MEDIA ADVISORY: Plug and Play Tech Center Fall Expo 2009

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 09/30/09 — By Plug and Play Tech Center

MEDIA ADVISORY: Plug and Play Tech Center Fall Expo 2009 Announces Keynote Speakers, Presentations, and Attending VCs Plug and Play Expo premier one-day conference in Sunnyvale, CA showcases best in technology...

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Obama: American Samoa Declared ‘Major Disaster’

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 09/30/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

In remarks made at an appearance at the National Institutes of Health Wednesday, September 30 2009, President Obama declared American Samoa a “major disaster” and announced the deployment of resources,...

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Everyone Cashes in on Polanski: DA, Directors, Victim, Governments

ZURICH (RPRN) 09/30/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

Vultures and doves circle frequent fleer Roman Polanski By Jeffrey Jolson Like the latest Hollywood hotspot, everyone is flocking to Club Polanski, though with differing agendas. L.A. prosecutors planned Polanski arrest after learning...

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Death Toll Rising from South Pacific Tsunami

APIA (RPRN) 09/30/09 — By VOA

Authorities say the death toll has risen to more than 110 after a powerful undersea earthquake triggered a tsunami that hit South Pacific islands.The majority of the fatalities occurred in...

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Polanski Will Likely Remain in Zurich Jail While Waiting Court Decision

ZURICH (RPRN) 09/30/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Director Roman Polanski’s Swiss lawyers filed a motion Tuesday asking for his release from prison while his legal proceedings play out—the first step, many say, to his avoiding extradition to...

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Senate Panel Rejects Gov't-Run Insurance Option

WASHINGTON (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By RushPRnews

In a long-anticipated showdown, liberal Democrats twice failed on Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate, despite bipartisan agreement that...

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GOP Clowdus No More Muslims to U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By AneHoward

Big Country congressional hopeful Canyon Clowdus wants no more Muslim immigration to America But the conservative Republican doesn`t want to stop at the stance he outlined to radical blog Dr. Bulldog...

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Chris Isaak to Host The Country Music Hall

Los Angeles, CA (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By AneHoward

Chris Isaak to Host The Country Music Hall of Fame Benefit At Club Nokia Multi-talented writer and performer Chris Isaak has been confirmed to host the Country Music Hall of...

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Sicilian epic Baaria is Italy's choice for Oscars

Beverly Hills, CA (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Rome - Giuseppe Tornatore's Sicilian epic, Baaria, will represent Italy in next year's Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film category, the Italian film industry association, ANICA, said Tuesday. Featuring dozens of...

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TAKES TO THE STREETS OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES

Beverly Hills, CA (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

ACADEMY’S CONTEMPORARY DOCUMENTARIES SERIES TAKES TO THE STREETS OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES “The Garden” and “Crips and Bloods: Made in America” will screen as part of the Academy of Motion...

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Mischa Barton’s ‘The Beautiful Life’ Canceled

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By Hollywood Today -Matthew B. Zeidman, RPRN Writer

Apparently, the hot young cast of "The Beautiful Life: TBL," which included Mischa Barton (left), Sara Paxton and Ashley Madekwe, was not enough to save the show from cancelation ...

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Logging in National Forests Continues

Washington, DC (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By AneHoward

Tell President Obama to halt logging and other destruction in our wild national forests In 2001, the Clinton administration adopted the Roadless Area Conservation Rule to prevent logging and road building...

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Aequo Animo Leafletting in Honour of World Animal Day, October 4 2009

MONTREAL (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By RushPRnews

Une distribution de tracts et de cueillette de signatures de pétitions auront lieu dans la ville de Québec ET dans la ville de Montréal DIMANCHE - 4 OCTOBRE (English below) A QUÉBEC: midi 30 (12:30),...

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NATO Secretary-General Defends Alliance's Afghanistan Contributions

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By VOA

By Michael Bowman NATO's new secretary-general says the alliance remains committed to the fight in Afghanistan, despite greater violence in the country and a rising death toll among U.S. and NATO...

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Iran: UN Inspection of Nuclear Site to Be Scheduled Soon

TEHRAN (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By VOA

Iran's nuclear chief says Tehran will soon tell the U.N. nuclear agency when it can inspect a newly disclosed uranium enrichment plant. Ali Akbar Salehi made the announcement in an...

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Secret Service Investigates Facebook Obama Poll

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 09/29/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

On Monday, September 28 2009, Facebook announced that it is working with the U.S. Secret Service in their investigation into the online poll that asked whether President Obama deserved to...

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World Powers Step Up Pressure on Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 09/28/09 — By VOA

By Paula Wolfson Top Obama administration officials say Iran will come under extreme pressure to disclose its nuclear intentions when envoys from Tehran sit down on Thursday in Geneva with representatives...

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Iran Tests Long-Range Missile Ahead of Nuclear Talks

CAIRO (RPRN) 09/28/09 — By VOA

By Elizabeth Arrott Iranian state media report the military has successfully test fired its longest-range missile. The test is part of military exercises that coincide with new accusations from the U.S....

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Apple and Eminem Go to Court Over Music Rights

DETROIT (RPRN) 09/28/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Case to determine who owns rights to rapper’s music Late last week, trial began in a Detroit courtroom to determine who owns the rights to Eminem’s songs in this age of...

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Gap Inc. Co-Founder, Don Fisher, Dies at 81

SAN FRANCISCO (RPRN) 09/28/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Don Fisher, co-founder of Gap Inc., died at his home in San Francisco Sunday morning, September 27 2009, after a long battle with cancer. His wife, and fellow co-founder, Doris...

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Oscar-Winner Roman Polanski Arrested in Switzerland

Hollywood, CA (RPRN) 09/27/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

Polanski Arrest Stirs Passions Worldwide September 27th, 2009 He has been a fugitive for 31 years from sex with a minor conviction in California The French are in an uproar over...

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President Obama Affirms Commitment to International Cooperation

Washington, DC (RPRN) 09/26/09 — By AneHoward

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press SecretaryWEEKLY ADDRESS: President Affirms Commitment to International Cooperation in Strengthening Economy and Stopping Nuclear Proliferation WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama...

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Meditation: Effective New Aid for Students with ADHD

New York, NY (RPRN) 09/26/09 — By Ken Chawkin

National conference to showcase research and classroom experience during National ADHD Public Awareness Month WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • 12:00 NOON (ET) Webcast online at ADHD-TM.org http://adhd-tm.org A panel of physicians and scientists will...

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RPRN Sports Predictions:NFL's Week 3 - Get Tough or Get Out Picks

Philadelphia, PA (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By Eric Amzallag, RPRN Writer

Week 3 of the NFL season is when teams have to get tough. Some squads are sitting pretty at 2-0. Some are looking right down the barrel of a disappointing...

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HSA: Stop the Seal Hunt and the Trade in Cat /Dog

MONTREAL (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By RushPRnews

Humane Society International/Canada strongly disputes statements contained in an internal memo to Agriculture Canada, released by Canadian Press yesterday. In it, government officials urge Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz not to...

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Dell Announces RIGHTSLEEVE as Winner of 2009 SMB Award

Toronto, Canada (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By RushPRnews

Recognized for its Innovative Use of Technology to Better Serve Customers Differentiates Itself Through Technology-enabled Services in the Traditional Promotional Products Industry Dell today announced RIGHTSLEEVE as the Canadian national...

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A Message from Nancy-Ann DeParle Director, White House Office of Health Reform

Washington, DC (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By RushPRnews

Dear Friend, That’s how the Vice President summed up the ongoing...

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Former Manson Cult Follower Susan Atkins Dies Of Brain Cancer

Chowchilla, CA (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By AneHoward

Former Manson follower Susan Atkins (May 7, 1948 - September 24, 2009) died in prison this morning of brain cancer. Terry Thornton with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation...

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Montreal’s Festival du Nouveau Cinéma: What to Expect

MONTREAL (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By Diana Srougi, RPRN Writer

Film enthusiasts don’t get much of a break in Montreal. The World Film Festival closed less than three weeks ago, and the next big film event is already well on...

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Pittsburgh’s G20 Summit Address Global Financial Regulatory Reforms

PITTSBURGH (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Protesters and police clash as G20 participants arrive in Pittsburgh Thursday, September 24 2009, twenty of the world’s leading economies descended on Pittsburgh for the G20 Summit. A follow-up from their...

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Social Media Is A Vital Factor In The Success Of Startups, Says Reality Digital

San Francisco, CA (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By BenLeuty

Startups that make the most of social media in creating brand awareness and engaging their audiences are more likely to achieve business success according to Reality Digital, the leading provider...

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Bon Jovi and Piryx Do Good At DEMOfall 09

SAN DIEGO, CA (RPRN) 09/25/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

Bon Jovi Gives Soul Back to Fans From Tom Wright Bon Jovi and Piryx unveil new social commerce technology at DEMOfall 09 with fundraising campaign for the Jon Bon Jovi Soul...

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND SHORT FILMS DUE OCTOBER 1 FOR 2009 OSCAR & CONSIDERATION

Beverly Hills, CA (RPRN) 09/24/09 — By AneHoward

— Thursday, October 1, is the deadline to submit entries in the Live Action Short Film, Animated Short Film and Foreign Language Film categories to be considered for the 82nd...

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DEMOfall09 Day 2 Concludes Conference Demonstrations and AlphaPitches

SAN DIEGO (RPRN) 09/24/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Wednesday, September 23 2009, saw the last of the 56 Demonstration presentations and 14 AlphaPitches, as well as marked the final day for Chris Shipley, leaving DEMO conferences in the...

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United Nations to Discuss Eradication of Nuclear Arms

NEW YORK (RPRN) 09/24/09 — By VOA

U.S. President Barack Obama will preside over a special session of the United Nations Security Council Thursday dedicated to halting the spread of nuclear weapons.Heads of state of the Security...

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Researchers: AIDS Vaccine Cuts Infection for First Time

BANGKOK (RPRN) 09/24/09 — By VOA

By Ron Corben In a major scientific breakthrough researchers in Thailand say they have made progress in developing a vaccine for AIDS. A six-year trial working with volunteers showed that...

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DEMO Awards Emo Labs Inc. and Liaise Million Dollar Prize

SAN DIEGO (RPRN) 09/24/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

IDG Million Dollar Media Prize awarded for People’s Choice Award winners As DEMOfall09 wrapped up Wednesday night in San Diego, the much-anticipated awards were presented, including the IDG Million Dollar...

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Michigan’s Fall Colors Are Fabulous From A Hot Air Balloon

Plymouth, MI (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By scottlorenz

Michigan’s glorious fall colors are a welcome sight but Flying OVER the fall colors in a hot air balloon is the best says Scott Lorenz, President and Chief Pilot of...

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Matt Murphy of KPCB To Speak At Plug and Play Tech Center Fall Expo 2009

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Expo one-day conference in Sunnyvale, CA showcases latest in tech world. Plug and Play Tech Center is pleased to announce the recent addition of Matt Murphy of Kleiner...

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Women 2.0 / Startup Weekend Re-Union - sfCUBE

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By AneHoward

Women 2.0 / Startup Weekend Re-Union - sfCUBE - Social Media, Internet Marketing Its re-union time and we are excited to have all the participants of the SF Startup Weekend /...

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Indigo Launches Dekks Social Knowledge Application

SAN DIEGO (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By RushPRnews

Indigo Launches Dekks Social Knowledge Application for Business, Education and Communities -- Indigo today announced at the DEMOfall 09 conference a new software for Social Knowledge Networking for Business customers. Dekks...

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DEMOfall09 Conference -Exhibitor Information Kit Advisory

SAN DIEGO (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By RushPRnews

Exhibitor Information Kit Advisory: Enroute Systems Corporation Announces Website for Its Enroute Systems announces the launch of a website for its participation in DEMOfall09. Produced by Network World Events and Executive...

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Krupa Barely Beats Osbourne to Win First Ladies Day on ‘Dancing’

HOLLYWOOD (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

Kathy Ireland holds her own as does Macy Gray By Jeffrey Jolson A trimed-down Kelly Osbourne wowed the crowd at “Dancing with the Stars,” though model Joanna Krupa led the women’s...

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Israeli Foreign Minister Claims Success in US, Palestinian Summit

NEW YORK (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By VOA

Israel's foreign minister says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with the Palestinian and U.S. presidents was a success because it took place without preconditions.Avigdor Lieberman told Israeli radio Wednesday the...

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Obama Says World Not Meeting Responsibilities in Tackling Problems

NEW YORK (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By VOA

U.S. President Barack Obama will tell the U.N. General Assembly that the United States cannot solve all the problems of the global community by itself.Mr. Obama will tell leaders who...

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DEMOfall09: First Day of Demonstrations and Pitches Delivers As Promised

SAN DIEGO (RPRN) 09/23/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Tuesday, September 22 2009, was the first day of demonstrations and pitches at DEMOfall09 in San Diego. The first day, which showcased about half of the 56 launches and 14...

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Startup Camp Montreal – Open Call for Startups to Present October 15

MONTREAL (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By AneHoward

Keynote Speakers include Chris Shipley (DEMO) and Lori Collins (LendingTree Exchange) Startup Camp Montreal5, an event dedicated to everything startup, announces its open call for early-stage companies to present at...

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Two Original Musicals Selected For Annual Sundance Institute Theatre Lab

Los Angeles, CA (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By AneHoward

TWO ORIGINAL MUSICALS LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE AND LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, SELECTED FOR ANNUAL SUNDANCE INSTITUTE THEATRE LAB AT WHITE OAK OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 8, 2009 – Sundance Institute announced...

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NRDC Urges Senators To Defeat Harmful Amendments

Washington, DC (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By NRDC

Urge your senators to defeat harmful amendments to the Interior appropriations bill The Senate will vote this week on the critical spending bill that funds the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department...

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Yahoo! Launches New Branding Campaign -Focus on Users

SUNNYVALE, CA (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By RushPRnews

Yahoo! Puts Its Focus on "You" Company Aligns Brand and Product Strategy around Users' Experiences; Launches Global Brand Campaign - Yahoo!Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO)is asserting its...

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President Obama Addresses the Head of State Summit on Climate Change in New York

NEW YORK (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Tuesday morning, President Obama addressed the head of state summit on climate change in New York, the world’s largest summit of its kind. The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened the...

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Two Emmys for Jon Stewart The Daily Show

LOS ANGELES (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

The Daily Show Wins 2009 Emmys for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series and for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series By Robin Rowe According to Comedy Central...

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Obama to Host Israeli, Palestinian Leaders

NEW YORK (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By VOA

U.S. President Barack Obama is hosting a joint meeting of the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in New York Tuesday in an effort to restart Middle East peace talks.All sides have...

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Leaked Report Urges More Troops for Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 09/22/09 — By VOA

By Al Pessin A report from the new U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan says there is an urgent need for more foreign troops and civilians, more Afghan forces and a...

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DEMOfall09 Conference -The Chosen Expo For Emerging Tech

SAN DIEGO, CA (RPRN) 09/21/09 — By Phil Jeudy, RPRN Writer

Phil Jeudy reporting onsite at Demofall 09 No wonder so many High Tech companies choose Demo as the key place and time to launch their products: the press coverage, the investors...

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White House News- Healthcare Reform Update

Washington, DC (RPRN) 09/21/09 — By RushPRnews

Four minutes — that’s all you need to learn just what you get from health insurance reform. Take the few minutes and watch now: The...

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PETA Calls On Feds to Pull Funding for Deadly Dog Experiments at Ohio State Univ

Norfolk, VA (RPRN) 09/21/09 — By Ian Smith, RPRN Writer

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling on the director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a branch of the National Institutes of Health,...

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DEMOfall09 Conference Kicks Off Today

SAN DIEGO, CA (RPRN) 09/21/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Two DEMO Launchers To Win the DEMO Million Dollar Media Prize Demonstrations and AlphaPitch Sessions Start Tuesday September 22 2009 The Fall 2009 edition of the DEMO conference kicks off Monday September...

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RPRN's Sexiest Couple: Gabriel Aubry and Halle Berry

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN) 09/21/09 — By AneHoward

Stunning Halle Berry (43) confessed on Jay Leno last Thursday to have fallen for Montreal-born Gabriel Aubry (34) on a bus. Not that the gorgeous international model was riding it...

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Toronto International Film Festival Ends With Awards And Stars In Full Gear

Toronto, Canada (RPRN) 09/20/09 — By Diana Srougi, RPRN Writer

Sunday’s Closure of the 34th Toronto International Film Festival One of the world’s most prestigious film events came to an end Sunday (September 19th) following the much-anticipated Awards Reception. The award-revealing...

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'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' Topped the Box Office This Weekend

SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA (RPRN) 09/20/09 — By AneHoward

'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' topped the box office this weekend with an estimated $30.1 million WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2009 Rank. Movie Title...

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Megan Fox News -‘Jennifer’s Body’ Ranks 5th At Box Office

LOS ANGELES, CA (RPRN) 09/20/09 — By Hollywood Today -Matthew B. Zeidman, RPRN Writer

Despite its raunchy subject matter and geek-friendly leading lady, "Jennifer's Body" premiered with a whimper, ranking fifth in overall box office receipts on Friday By Matthew B. Zeidman Early weekend returns put...

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Halle Berry Pregnant With Second Child From Gabriel Aubry

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 09/20/09 — By AneHoward

Halle Berry is reportedly expecting her second child and is three months pregnant. The Oscar winning actress, who gave birth to little Nahla last year, was said to be looking forward...

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Sorrel River Ranch Hotel And Spa Resort in Moab Utah USA

MOAB, UT (RPRN) 09/20/09 — By Elisabeth Osmeloski

Reignite Your Fire in Moab, Utah with a Yoga Retreat and Spiritual Getaway Relax, rejuvenate and restore balance in Southern Utah's Red Rock Country at Sorrel River Ranch - Moab,...

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TIFFs People Choice's Award Goes To Oprah's Precious

Toronto, Canada (RPRN) 09/19/09 — By AneHoward

Oprah’s Precious Proves True at Toronto Film Fest The Toronto International Film Festival Saturday, giving the Oprah Winfrey-produced film some early momentum heading into Oscar awards season. The film, a...

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American Indian Conference to Focus on Health, Sustainability

Fairfield,Iowa/Victoria,BC (RPRN) 09/19/09 — By Ken Chawkin

Leaders of Native Indian tribes from around the US and Canada will gather on the campus of Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, for an international conference September 25-27...

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In His Own Words: Patrick Swayze’s Life and his Battle with Cancer

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN) 09/19/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

“The Time of My Life” By Adam Shapiro Swayze could move and we will miss him The memoirs of the late Patrick Swayze will be released Sept. 29 in a book appropriately...

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RPRN Sports Predictions:NFL's Week 2 - Blockbuster Picks

Philadelphia, PA (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By Eric Amzallag, RPRN Writer

Week 2 NFL Picks With opening week in the books, the big boys get ready to try their hand at week two, and for bettors that means there is a lot...

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Always Green Getting Greener

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By Phil Jeudy, RPRN Writer

By Phil Jeudy AlwaysOn organized three days of conference dedicated to CleanTech industry, covering different business (Water markets, Solar Markets, Bio Markets...), Financing, Marketing and providing showcases of companies, bringing them...

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Critics Not Very Impressed, Yet 14 Mil Viewers 2nd Night

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

By Adam Shapiro Leno may get no respect but he gets ratings - Jay Leno's extended vacation after his departure from NBC's "The Tonight Show" came to an end last night with...

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VOA Radio Dramas Focus on Drug Addiction in Pakistan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By VOA

The scourge of drug addiction in Pakistan is the theme of a new series of radio dramas on Voice of America's (VOA) Deewa Radio, which broadcasts in Pashto to the...

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Plug and Play Tech Center’s Mobileplay Rewards Txteagle

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By Plug and Play Tech Center

By Andrea Archibald, RPRN staff writer Txteagle provides supplemental income to developing world’s rural poor; wins the North American QPrize Thursday night, September 17 2009, yet another tech conference was held in...

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KWA PARTNERS ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER AT ITS ATLANTIC CANADA OFFICE

HALIFAX, NS (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By Elke Steinwender

KWA PARTNERS ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION, NEW LEADER, AT ITS ATLANTIC CANADA OFFICE - KWA Partners, a national career management firm, announced changes to its Atlantic Canada office today, including a move to...

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Bomb Rips Through Market in Northwest Pakistan, Kills 25

ISLAMABAD (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By VOA

A suicide car bomb has killed at least 25 people in northwest Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan. The blast ripped through a market on a road outside the garrison...

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NATO Chief Proposes Linking with Russian Missile Defense

BRUSSELS (RPRN) 09/18/09 — By VOA

NATO is proposing a new partnership with Russia, saying the two should work together on defense.Speaking in Brussels Friday, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen called for a "joint review" of...

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Aberdeen Offers Complimentary Study on How Top Companies Use Mobile Marketing

SAN JOSE, CA (RPRN) 09/17/09 — By iloopmobile

Aberdeen Group Publishes Key Study on How Top Companies Extend Marketing in the Mobile Channel–Complimentary Copy from iLoop Mobile Available Now ...

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Karacha Highlights Benefits of Music on Young Children

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 09/17/09 — By BenLeuty

Young children can reap the rewards of learning to play music according to Karacha.com, the online destination for quality musical instruments and accessories. Karacha.com, which provides a range...

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Czech Republic: Obama Shelving Plans to Build European Missile Defense System

PRAGUE (RPRN) 09/17/09 — By VOA

Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer says U.S. President Barack Obama has informed him Washington will not build a proposed missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Mr. Fischer says Mr. Obama...

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Afghan President Denies Major Fraud in Tainted Election

KABUL (RPRN) 09/17/09 — By VOA

Afghanistan's president is denying there was any major fraud in last month's voting. Full, preliminary results show the incumbent, Hamid Karzai, capturing enough votes to avoid a runoff with his...

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SF New Tech Event in San Francisco Showcases Local Tech Talent

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (RPRN) 09/17/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

From real-time search to a real-time mobile app, the SF New Tech event impresses On Wednesday night, September 16 2009, the latest installment in the SF New Tech events was held....

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San Francisco Filmmakers Document Recession

San Francisco, CA (RPRN) 09/16/09 — By Austin Chu

Two Local Independent Filmmakers To Debut New Documentary Film On The Recession San Francisco Filmmakers Brian and Austin Chu Traveled To All 50 States To Film How The Recession Is Affecting Everyday Americans San...

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Nicolas Cage May Become Knight of Camelot Castle

Tintagel, Cornwall (RPRN) 09/16/09 — By AneHoward

Nicolas Cage - A Knighthood from Camelot Castle - England? A Knighthood for Nicolas Cage? An Historic meeting at Camelot Castle. At an historic meeting at Camelot Castle Ted Stourton...

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m62 Conducts Training on How to Maximise Presentation Effectiveness

London, UK (RPRN) 09/16/09 — By Jessica Pyne

m62 visualcommunications, the global leader in presentation effectiveness, has conducted its latest Open62 training course as part of its Master Presenter Programme. The course was held in Liverpool, England on...

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Hatoyama Becomes Japan's New Prime Minister

TOKYO (RPRN) 09/16/09 — By VOA

Japan's parliament has elected former opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama as the country's new prime minister.In a landslide victory last month, Mr. Hatoyama's Democratic Party of Japan won 308 of the...

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US Envoy Meets Israeli PM Again to Discuss Settlements

JERUSALEM (RPRN) 09/16/09 — By VOA

A U.S. envoy has ended a second day of talks with Israel's prime minister without securing an Israeli agreement to freeze settlement building in areas the Palestinians want for a...

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TechCrunch50’s Final Day Awards Winners

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 09/16/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

TechCrunch50, the two-day competition-based conference for emerging companies, wrapped up Tuesday night, September 15 2009, announcing the winners of its top prizes, chosen by the TechCrunch50 panel of venture capitalists...

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Social Media Has Become Critical To Online PR Campaigns

LONDON, UK (RPRN) 09/16/09 — By BenLeuty

Social media has become an important factor in the ongoing success of online PR campaigns according to Social Media Agency Punch Communications. Punch has indicated that the significant increase in the...

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TechCrunch50 Celebrates RedBeacon

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (RPRN) 09/15/09 — By AneHoward

TechCrunch50 Celebrates Redbeacon as Top Winner For Its 2009 Chapter - Simplicity Wins and So Does The Consumers! "What do you guys do?" RPRN's onsite correspondent Phil Jeudy and CEO of...

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Plug and Play Tech Center Goes Mobile With Expo

SUNNYVALE,CA (RPRN) 09/15/09 — By Plug and Play Tech Center

When: September 17th, 2009 10:00am-8:00pm Location: Plug and Play Sunnyvale -- 440 N. Wolfe Rd. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Please join us as mobile industry leaders gather to discuss monetization strategies, location based...

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New Zune HD With Touch-Screen Available At Retail

Redmond, Washington (RPRN) 09/15/09 — By AneHoward

Microsoft Introduces a Powerful New Zune Media Player, PC Software and Online Services Zune provides comprehensive music and video experience across mobile devices, PCs and the TV to give consumers anywhere...

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Cash For Clunkers Program Boosts Auto Salvage Companies

Channahon, Illinois (RPRN) 09/15/09 — By VOA

By Kane Farabaugh Though the popular CARS program, known as "Cash for Clunkers" ended in August, business is just picking up for auto salvage yards across...

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Afghan Polling Stations To Be Recounted Amid Claims of Fraud

KABUL,Afghanistan (RPRN) 09/15/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

The Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC), an UN-backed agency, ordered ballots be recounted at 10% of Afghan’s polling stations, officials announced today. Nearly one month since the Afghan election, the ECC is...

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First Day of TechCrunch50 Surprises

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 09/15/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

Monday, September 14 2009, marked the first day of the annual TechCrunch50 conference, a leading emerging technology conference in Silicon Valley. The two-day competition-based conference, now in its third year,...

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One Last Dance With Patrick Swayze

Hollywood, CA (RPRN) 09/14/09 — By AneHoward

Patrick Swayze died today with his family by his side, following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The star, whos rose to fame with his hot dance numbers in Dirty...

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Life Beyond the iPhone: Mobile Apps Change How They Do Business

Sunnyvale, CA (RPRN) 09/14/09 — By Plug and Play Tech Center

By Andrea Archibald, RPRN staff writer Successful mobile apps software developers are quickly becoming the new urban myth—a side project, the programmer writes a little program over one weekend, on a...

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Obama Announces Ambitious Financial Regulatory Reform Plan

NEW YORK (RPRN) 09/14/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

From the Federal Hall on Wall Street, on the one-year anniversary of the economic crisis, President Obama announced financial regulatory reform Monday, September 14 2009. “Normalcy cannot lead to complacency,” warned...

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Stars of “New Moon” Debut Trailer at MTV Awards Show

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN) 09/14/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

Stars of “New Moon” debut an extended trailer at the MTV awards show last night By Adam Shapiro New Moon rising - Kanye West wasn’t the only one to invade the Radio...

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Kanye West Upstages Taylor Swift at VMAs

NEW YORK (RPRN) 09/14/09 — By Hollywood Today -Matthew B. Zeidman, RPRN Writer

Country darling Taylor Swift appeared visibly upset after rapper Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech at MTV's 'Video Music Awards' Sunday night Irate rapper interrupts teenager’s acceptance speech By Matthew B. Zeidman Earlier...

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New Bin Laden Tape Calls Obama 'Powerless'

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RPRN) 09/14/09 — By Andrea Archibald, RPRN Writer

In a new tape, coinciding with the anniversay of 9/11, Al Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden calls President Obama weak and powerless to change the state of war in Afghanistan. Bin...

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Tyler Perry Beats out Tim Burton at Box Office

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RPRN) 09/14/09 — By Hollywood Today , RPRN Writer

9 Does only $11M By Keith Williams Perry as Good in Drag as Milton Berle ever was - I Can Do Bad All by Myself, the latest dramedy from drag queen extraordinaire...

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