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• 20Aug

  StartupNation and Microsoft Office Live Small Business Search for Nation’s Top Home-Based Businesses for Second Annual ‘Home-Based 100′

  Business, Washington No Comments

  SAN FRANCISCO and REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –
  StartupNation (http://www.startupnation.com) and Microsoft Office Live Small
  Business (http://www.smallbusiness.officelive.com) have launched the second
  annual “Home-Based 100″ to find the top home-based businesses in the country.
  Home-based businesses interested in making the list can submit their business
  profile at http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100, with results to be
  announced in November.

  (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

  According to the Small Business Administration, over half of all U.S.
  businesses are based out of an owner’s home, and home-based businesses
  contribute more than $530 billion to the U.S. economy each year. With more
  than 19 million entrepreneurs currently running a business from home, most
  experts believe this trend is at an all-time high.

  “2008 is the year of the home-based business. While home businesses have
  long been the backbone of the U.S. economy — surpassing more than half of all
  businesses — this year’s economic pressures have accelerated this trend and
  fueled a new crop of home-based entrepreneurs,” said Rich Sloan, co-founder of
  StartupNation LLC and one of the country’s leading small-business experts.
  “Our 2008 ranking of home-based businesses will showcase these unsung heroes
  of entrepreneurship and demonstrate that home is not only where the heart is,
  but also where passion, drive and tomorrow’s business success stories live.”

  The StartupNation Home-Based 100 is composed of 10 top-10 lists making it
  not just an ordinary business list. Including the grungiest, the most
  innovative and the best financial performers, the unique and diverse list
  highlights the home-based businesses that are often unrecognized, but which
  still play a vital role in the economy today. The 10 categories for 2008
  follow:

  — Best Financial Performers
  — Most Innovative
  — Boomers Back in Business
  — Greenest
  — Yummiest
  — Wackiest
  — Grungiest
  — Recession Busters
  — Most Slacker-Friendly
  — Most Glamorous

  “Home-based businesses are a growing and vital force in the U.S. economy,
  and the Home-Based 100 has established itself as the leading voice for
  recognizing and encouraging home-based business success,” said Michael
  Schultz, U.S. marketing lead for Microsoft Office Live Small Business. “Many
  of today’s leading companies, including Microsoft Corp., claim ‘home’ as their
  birthplace, and we are proud to join with StartupNation to recognize the
  future of entrepreneurship.”

  New Category

  This year, a new category called Recession Busters recognizes businesses
  that are overcoming the economic downturn. While 2008 has brought new business
  challenges, including tighter lending standards, higher prices for energy and
  weaker consumer spending, a home-based business can tap the advantage of an
  agile, cost-efficient framework. This unique category will highlight
  businesses that are not only surviving but also thriving in the current
  economy.

  “Being included on the 2007 Home-Based 100 made my year,” said Laura
  Faust, owner of Ciao Laura LLC. Winner in the Yummiest category for Home-Based
  100 2007 (http://www.startupnation.com/home-based-100/83/8984/winner.htm),
  Ciao Laura provides travelers with a unique opportunity to learn to cook
  authentic Italian recipes through its culinary vacation packages in Italy.
  “The amount of attention and new business that my company received from this
  award is overwhelming — from record-breaking Web traffic to skyrocketing
  sales. It is incredible being recognized for the work that I love and an honor
  to be featured in this list of outstanding businesses.”

  Contestants must be home-based and also have a business Web site to enter
  the contest. Sponsors of the Home-Based 100 ranking include Microsoft Office
  Live Small Business and FedEx Office.

  About StartupNation

  StartupNation (http://www.startupnation.com) provides over 175,000 pages
  of business advice and networking for entrepreneurs and serves millions of
  entrepreneurs annually. StartupNation is a free service founded by
  entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs with the intention of providing a one-stop
  shop for entrepreneurial success, including blogs from a host of experts,
  podcasts, webcasts, eBooks, award-winning step-by-step advice, and more.

  About StartupNation’s Founders — The Sloan Brothers

  StartupNation co-founders and “chief startupologists,” Rich and Jeff
  Sloan, are two of the country’s leading small business experts and ran their
  business from home for eight years. They speak frequently at entrepreneurial
  forums and act as sources for top media venues nationwide. They are authors of
  StartupNation: Open for Business, published by Doubleday, and provide their
  insight online at http://www.startupnation.com. The Sloans are regularly
  quoted and featured in media such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal,
  Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, FOX News and
  many others.

  About Microsoft Office Live Small Business

  Microsoft Office Live Small Business is the award-winning service that
  offers a complete, affordable set of easy-to-use Internet-based tools that
  help small business owners get online, attract customers and manage their
  businesses. Office Live Small Business has more than 1 million customers in
  five countries: U.S., U.K., France, Germany and Japan. More information is
  available at http://www.smallbusiness.officelive.com.

  About Microsoft

  Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
  software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
  full potential.

  SOURCE Microsoft Corp.

• 20Aug

  Social Networks, Web 2.0 and Multi-Generational Workforce Centerstage at Second Annual Southern California Knowledge Management Forum in September

  California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, State, Texas, Washington No Comments

  LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For CIOs, Chief Knowledge Officers, researchers and other professionals managing knowledge assets for their organization, the Southern California Knowledge Management Forum (http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/newsevents/kmforum/) will be held September 9-11, 2008 in Malibu, CA, at Pepperdine University (http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/welcome/locations/malibu.html). By managing the processes, information systems, corporate culture, and expertise that exists at all levels and locations of the business, a company can discard processes that don’t work, encourage the adoption of those that do, and anticipate, rather than react to, problem situations. The three-day event explores best practices from social networks, Web 2.0 and the multi-generational workforce that are shaping the evolution of knowledge for value creation by such global leaders as Apple, Google, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Inc, Northrop Grumman Corporation, NASA, Fluor Corporation, Xerox and The Walt Disney Company.

  The conference program (http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/newsevents/kmforum/schedule.html) will cover these vital topics:
  – How social and communication networks contribute to knowledge sharing and knowledge management
  – Implications of Web 2.0 for enhancing enterprise collaboration opportunities
  – Obstacles to knowledge sharing across generations
  – Web 2.0 strategies for increased innovation and productivity
  – Impact of “age diversity” on the workplace and generational commonalities that cut across racial, ethnic, and economic differences
  – Knowledge mining lessons from the past to secure future success
  – Project development and execution for knowledge management

  Notable keynote speakers (http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/newsevents/kmforum/speakers08.html) include:
  – Randy Adkins, Director, U.S. Air Force Knowledge Management Center of Excellence
  – Stephen Cranford, Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
  – Vijay Koduri, Product Marketing Manager, Google Inc.
  – Scott Koziol, Higher Education Account Executive, Apple Inc.
  – Dan Nerison, Manager of Knowledge Community Deployment and Performance, Fluor Corporation
  – Christina Ramstein, Director of Intelligence and Collaboration, The Walt Disney Company
  – Tom Soderstrom, Chief Information Officer, NASA-JPL
  – Captain Ralph Soule, Commanding Officer, United States Navy Team Carrier One

  Hosted by Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, Second Annual Southern California Knowledge Management Forum will provide comprehensive interactive discussions, case studies and networking opportunities intended to build a community of best practices across industries on knowledge management topics, strategies and innovations.

  Visit http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/newsevents/kmforum/ for more information and to register.

  About the Graziadio School of Business and Management
  Founded on the core values of integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management (http://bschool.pepperdine.edu) has been developing values-centered leaders for contemporary business practice since 1969. Our portfolio of fully accredited MBA, Master of Science and bachelor’s completion business degree programs provide personalized attention in an intimate setting, emphasis on applied and relevant business practices, and the convenience of six campus locations throughout Southern California. With an alumni network of more than 30,000 business professionals, the Graziadio School delivers superior flexibility, quality of experience and depth of knowledge for professionals continuing their education as full-time students, fully-employed degree recipients and senior executives.

  Contact:
  Douglass Gore, Director of Public Relations
  Phone: (310) 568-5580
  GraziadioPR@pepperdine.edu

  SOURCE Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business

• 20Aug

  Transform With Microsoft’s New SideWinder X6 Keyboard; Industry’s First Switchable Key Pad Moves From Work to Play

  Business, Washington No Comments

  LEIPZIG, Germany, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Today at the Games
  Convention in Leipzig, Germany, Microsoft Hardware debuted the SideWinder X6
  Keyboard — the most versatile gaming keyboard on the market with the
  first-ever switchable key pad that can be attached to the left or right side
  of the keyboard for ultimate flexibility. To round out the SideWinder line,
  the Hardware team is also announcing the SideWinder X5 Mouse, a fast, powerful
  gaming mouse designed to give mainstream gamers a competitive edge.

  (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

  The switchable key pad makes the SideWinder X6 Keyboard ideal for gaming
  as well as productivity, as the key pad functions as a standard num pad in
  normal keyboard mode, but becomes a programmable macro pad in game mode.
  Complementing the unique versatility of the keyboard are features specifically
  designed for gaming, including the capacity to store up to 90 macros per game
  and backlighting that helps users get immersed in the game.

  “We know that consumers don’t want to pull out and set up a second
  keyboard for a gaming session, so we created a device that was perfect for
  both gaming and regular computer use,” said Kevin Flick, user researcher for
  Microsoft Hardware. “With the switchable key pad, gamers will have a
  fantastic, customizable experience whether they’re playing their favorite game
  or creating Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentations.”

  Powerful Versatility

  The SideWinder X6 Keyboard’s switchable key pad allows gamers to program
  up to 90 macros per game with the help of a set of dedicated macro keys as
  well as a fully programmable key pad. With mode switching, gamers can
  instantly go from Microsoft Office Excel to their favorite game — and place
  the macro pad on whichever side they prefer for gaming. The X6 also offers the
  following features to take advantage of its adaptability:

  — Mode switching lets gamers manually toggle the keyboard from standard
  mode to either of two gaming modes. LEDs show the selected mode.

  — Automatic profile switching detects the application that is running
  and applies the custom profile.

  Designed for Gaming

  The SideWinder X6 Keyboard is more than a standard keyboard with a few
  extra bells and whistles — it was built from the ground up with gamers in
  mind, to give them an edge up on their competition. To complement its
  versatility, the keyboard has the following additional features to produce the
  ultimate gaming package:

  — New Cruise Control feature continues an action without having to hold
  down the key or keys assigned to the action. Gamers can use Cruise Control
  with up to four keys at a time.(1)

  — In-game macro record button lets gamers record any sequence of
  keystrokes — even standard chat messages. Macros are stored on the PC hard
  drive and can be easily shared.

  — WASD gaming keys, the most commonly used keys for gamers, have
  front-face lighting for enhanced visibility.

  — Quick-Launch key gives one-touch access to Windows Vista Games
  Explorer, allowing gamers to quickly see the games in their PC’s game
  library.(2)

  Get Immersed

  Gamers enjoy a heightened experience when adsorbed in the gaming world.
  Research shows many gamers like to dim the lights, and the X6’s two-color
  adjustable backlighting helps set the mood to achieve total immersion. The red
  backlighting indicates standard keys that are not programmable, while the
  amber color indicates custom-programmable macro keys in game mode that can be
  tuned to the gamers’ preference. The X6 also includes full media keys and
  volume and backlighting control dials to fine-tune the gaming experience.

  SideWinder X5 Mouse

  Today, Microsoft also announced the SideWinder X5 Mouse, a fast, powerful
  gaming mouse designed to give mainstream gamers a competitive edge. The
  nine-button gaming mouse is designed for handling with vertical side buttons,
  adjustable sensitivity switching up to 2,000 DPI, five customizable buttons,
  and a Quick-Launch button that instantly launches the Windows Vista Games
  Explorer.

  SideWinder: It’s Only the Beginning

  The SideWinder X6 Keyboard is the first keyboard to join the popular
  SideWinder family of gaming products. Established in 1995 and revived in 2007,
  the SideWinder line is known for its top-notch PC gaming peripherals,
  including mice, game pads, joysticks and steering wheels.

  Pricing and Availability

  The SideWinder X6 Keyboard and SideWinder X5 Mouse will be widely
  available in September 2008 for an estimated retail price of $79.95 (U.S.) and
  $59.95 (U.S.), respectively.(3) The products are available now for pre-sale on
  Amazon.com and will ship in September when they are widely released. The
  SideWinder X6 Keyboard and SideWinder X5 Mouse will be backed by a worldwide
  three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft Corp. More information
  about these and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at
  http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.

  About Microsoft Hardware

  For more than 25 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative
  engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to
  create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the
  software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their
  PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial
  design and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more
  convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. Microsoft IntelliMouse
  Explorer, which launched in 1999, earned a place on PCWorld.com’s December
  2005 list of “The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years” as the first
  mainstream optical mouse that “brought gunk-free pointing devices” to a broad
  consumer base. More information about the Hardware Group is available at
  http://www.mshardwareguide.com.

  About Microsoft

  Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
  software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
  full potential.

  (1) Cruise Control does not work with programmable macro keys.
  (2) The Quick-Launch button will open IntelliType keyboard or IntelliPoint
  mouse software when using Windows XP.
  (3) Actual retail prices may vary.

  SOURCE Microsoft Corp.

• 20Aug

  Endeavor Explorations Inc. Receives Drill Permits

  Business, Washington No Comments

  Don Lake Uranium Project - Uranium City, Saskatchewan, Canada

  OTC:BB Symbol: EAVR
  Berlin WKN Number: A0M9U0

  BELLINGHAM, WA, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Endeavor Explorations Inc. (EAVR) is pleased to announce that EAVR has been granted all the necessary permits to commence its previously announced diamond drilling in the Don Lake Uranium project (see news release dated June 18, 2008).
  The permits include Forestry Product Permit allowing immediate road rehabilitation to the drill sites, Aquatic Habitat Protection Permit for protection of the indigenous fish population and the Exploration Permit for EAVR’s twin drilling program.
  The Company’s President, Mr. Stunder will be traveling to Uranium City to conduct a site visit to finalize manpower and equipment, as well as, finalize contracts with the drilling contractor. While in Uranium City, Mr. Stunder will travel to the EAVR’s other Uranium properties (The Leonard Uranium Mine, St Michael Uranium Mine, The Cayzor Athabasca Mine, and The Smitty Mine) to determine future exploration programs for these projects.

  About Endeavor Explorations Inc.

  Endeavor Explorations Inc. is a publicly trading junior resource exploration and development company, focused on its Uranium Properties near Uranium City, Saskatchewan, Canada. Seven former producing Uranium Mines are located on the Company land holdings. These former producing mines were closed abruptly in the 1960’s due to depressed uranium prices which management believes is not the case today or the foreseeable future. These high potential properties and experienced management will help to position this Company for success.
  EAVR continues to aggressively advance its portfolio of Athabasca region uranium exploration projects. This area accounts for approximately 25 per cent of the world’s annual mine production of uranium. All of this production comes from unconformity-style uranium ore deposits - the highest-grade uranium ore deposits in the world.

  For further information visit the Company’s web site at www.endeavorexplorationsinc.com.

  On behalf of the Board of Directors,

  Walter Stunder
  President & CEO

  Tel/Fax: (206) 338-2649 email: endeavorexplorationsinc@yahoo.com
  Web: http://www.endeavorexplorationsinc.com

  Safe Harbor Statement

  This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to statements relating to the Company’s mineralized uranium materials, timing of receipt of mining permits, production capacity of mining operations planned for properties in planned dates for commencement of production at such properties, revenue, cash generation and profits are forward-looking statements. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the spot price of uranium, weather conditions, operating conditions at the Company’s mining projects, government regulation of the mining industry and the nuclear power industry, the world-wide supply and demand of uranium, availability of capital, timely receipt of mining and other permits from regulatory agents and other factors which are more fully described in the Company’s documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on the Company’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. This communication to shareholders and the public contains certain forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including, without limitations statements regarding future production, are forward looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. No Stock Exchange has reviewed nor accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

  SOURCE Endeavor Explorations Inc.

• 20Aug

  Konnects Offers Easier Way for Early Stage Professionals and Companies to Connect Online

  Business, Washington No Comments

  TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Konnects (http://www.konnects.com),
  the place for professional networking, today announced a new set of features
  that extend the company’s vision to provide individuals and businesses with a
  means to connect, generate new contacts and conduct transactions online. The
  newly updated Konnects user interface provides the look, feel and capabilities
  of popular Web 2.0 social networking platforms while maintaining a core focus
  on sharing business-related information. While other professional social
  networking sites help people leverage existing contacts, Konnects aims to
  reduce the barriers to building new business relationships online with its
  updated interface and integrated communities experience.

  Konnects is a unique business social networking platform in that it
  enables users to establish and join distinct, self-governed networking
  communities based on shared professional interests and/or corporate
  affiliation. Konnects communities are, in effect, stand-alone professional
  networks. They can be fully branded to match any look and feel and provide all
  the features of an online social networking business, including sections for
  classified advertising, interest groups, video news and discussion forums.
  Community creators are provided with tools such as permission sets for
  managing their customer base, an analytics suite, and the ability to generate
  revenue from ads, subscriptions and other means. Features such as chat, VoIP
  and video conferencing facilitate meaningful and convenient interactions among
  Konnects members. Regardless of the number of communities they create or join,
  members utilize the same profile for every Konnects community in which they
  participate.

  “Today’s early-career professionals are used to an open and customizable
  online social networking experience, but the information shared on many of
  those sites isn’t always appropriate for a business audience,” said Jim
  Crabbe, CEO and co-founder of Konnects. “We created Konnects to fill the gap
  between the experiences found on sites like Facebook and LinkedIn. Our
  platform represents an opportunity for individuals and professionals to
  establish their own branded, revenue generating online professional network.”

  Driven almost exclusively by word-of-mouth, Konnects has attracted more
  than 350,000 users globally since its inception in November 2007 and is on
  pace to have one million registered users by the end of 2008. Its business
  model is built on multiple revenue streams, including targeted advertising,
  business partnerships, licensing a white-label solution and premiere
  membership subscriptions.

  About Konnects

  Konnects, the place for professional networking, is designed to mimic the
  natural way that business professionals meet and transact business with one
  another in a faster, cheaper, more efficient manner. Konnects accomplishes
  this through its own website and by enabling individuals and organizations
  around the world to create their own branded, self governed, online
  professional community. Konnects has registered users in more than 100
  countries with the majority coming from the United States and India. More
  information is available at: http://www.konnects.com.

  “Konnects” is a registered trademark of Konnects. References to other
  companies and their products use trademarks owned by the respective companies
  and are hereby acknowledged.

  SOURCE Konnects

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