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Digital DNA takes on SAT Exam Cheating

As New York lawmakers consider a bill that would make cheating on the SAT a felony, one company thinks it has the answer to thwarting testing fraud: the "digitalDNA™ ID."

Stony Brook, NY - (February 03, 2011) -- Residents of New York State, and Long Island in particular, were in shock last November when dozens of students were arrested, accused of paying up to thousands of dollars each to have others take the all-important SAT college entrance exam for them.

"It was easy," one of the suddenly-rolling-in-dough test takers put it. "The IDs were school IDs. What is that? I just pasted my own picture into the ID and got in." The news galvanized lawmakers, who pledged to come up with cutting-edge ways to combat identity theft.

As New York lawmakers consider a bill that would make cheating on the SAT a felony, one company thinks it has the answer to thwarting testing fraud: the “digitalDNA™ ID.” No, it’s not the students’ DNA, if that’s what you are thinking-but the system does use plant DNA to encode ID information on the card. In addition, the card is stamped with a visible code called digitalDNA™. The plant DNA is verified in a lab if necessary, but most of the time, the visible "digitalDNA" code is scanned, using an iPhone with a proprietary app.

Dr. James Hayward, president and CEO of Long Island-based Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., said the "absolutely unbreakable" system features a counterfeit-proof identification card that uses segments of plant DNA to help authenticate a student's identity.

"This is a very affordable approach and it's one we think will become widespread as a consequence," he said. "And the beauty of DNA is that it would elevate any rapid screening to a forensic-level identification method that would [be upheld] in court."

Dr. Hayward presented the technology during a recent hearing before the New York Senate Higher Education Committee. He said Applied DNA, a public company that is affiliated with Stony Brook University's Center for Excellence in Wireless & Information Technology, is now in early discussions with officials at the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and The College Board, which administer the SAT.

On test day, the student presents the digitalDNA™ entry ID. The following then occurs:

- Code is scanned

- Identity data is retrieved from cloud

- 3-point identity comparison is conducted-student, database, ID card

Student can enter testing area only once

- Time and location recorded

"Roaming" students are quickly identified

For added security, a DNA-marked, fluorescing image is imprinted on the back of the card. The digitalDNA code is protected with a DNA marker. The cost of the program would be "pennies per card," Hayward said, and would ultimately be based on the number of authentications used by school officials.

"Botanical DNA markers transform SAT identification cards into robust evidentiary tools that can assist in criminal prosecution efforts,” Dr. Hayward continued. “The challenge is to ensure that actual, eligible, registered participants complete their exams. We are confident that digitalDNA can assist in achieving the goal of an effective, easy-to-use and affordable system for preventing testing fraud.

“The goal is preserving exam integrity and maintaining a level playing field for all participants, and the solution is enhanced preregistration in tandem with identity verification before and after exams,” he added.

To learn more, go to http://www.adnas.com.

About Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. sells patent-protected DNA security solutions to protect products, brands and intellectual property from counterfeiting and diversion. SigNature DNA is a botanical mark used to authenticate products in a unique manner that essentially cannot be copied, and provide a forensic chain of evidence that can be used to prosecute perpetrators. To learn more, go to http://www.adnas.com where APDN routinely posts all press releases.

Media Contact:

Janet Vasquez

Director of Corporate Communications

The Investor Relations Group

11 Stone Street, 3rd floor

New York, NY 10004

212-825-3210

jvasquez@investorrelationsgroup.com

http://www.irgnews.com

URALCHEM's Production in 2011 exceeds 5 Million Tonnes

URALCHEM OJSC announces operating results for the year 2011. The production volume of URALCHEM holding enterprises during 2011 increased by 5% compared to 2010.

Moscow, Russia - February 03, 2012 -- URALCHEM OJSC announces operating results for the year 2011. The production volume of URALCHEM holding enterprises during 2011 increased by 5% compared to 2010, amounting to a total of 5,093 million tonnes. The production of ammonium nitrate increased by 6%. Due to market conditions, the production of DAP was reduced in favour of increasing the production of more marketable MAP, the output of which increased by 31%. The production of other types of fertilisers grew by 82% due to the increase of sales of new fertiliser products and the start of their export sales. The production of other chemicals grew by 22% due to the increase in domestic sales of sulphuric and nitric acid, as well as the increase in sales of the products by the nitrite-nitrate salt division at the Azot Branch.

Dmitry Konyaev, CEO of URALCHEM, OJSC commented on the operating results for the year 2011: “In 2011, the production volume of URALCHEM enterprises exceeded 5 million tonnes for the first time. With the purchase of OJSC Minudobrenia in Perm the company will strengthen its position in the nitrogen market and will become the second largest producer of urea in Russia.”

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URALCHEM, OJSC is one of the largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers in Russia and the CIS with production capacities of over 2.5 million tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 2.8 million tonnes of ammonia, 0.8 million tonnes of MAP and DAP, 0.8 million tonnes of complex fertilisers and 1.2 million tonnes of urea. URALCHEM, OJSC is the second largest ammonium nitrate producer in the world and number one in Russia, the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilisers in Russia. Key production assets of URALCHEM, OJSC include Azot Branch of URALCHEM, OJSC in Berezniki, Perm Region; OJSC Minudobrenia, Perm; MFP Kirovo-Chepetsk Chemical Works, OJSC Branch in Kirovo-Chepetsk, Kirov region; Voskresensk Mineral Fertilisers, OJSC in Voskresensk, Moscow region.

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of URALCHEM. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions. We do not intend to update these statements and our actual results may differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability, growth, cost and synergy of our recent acquisitions, the impact of competitive pricing, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, the impact of developments in the Russian economic, political and legal environment, financial risk management and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.

AAA welcomes timber investment article

An article in Money Morning, which talks about the benefits of investing in timber during economic downturns, has been welcomed by AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, February 03, 2012 -- An article in Money Morning, which talks about the benefits of investing in timber during economic downturns, has been welcomed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The alternative investment advocacy group claims that Don Miller’s article makes some very important points about how investing in timber, and in alternatives in general, can help investors during difficult financial times.

“Miller talks about the fact that this is a real, tangible investment, that you can count on to grow," stated AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

As well as pointing out the average 14 per cent returns generated by timber investments in the period between 1987 and 2010, Miller’s piece also underlines the general consensus that timber demand is set to rise.

The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization, for example, forecasts that demand for wood should double by 2050, despite emerging trends such as paper recycling. The growth of economies like China and India is promoting this major growth and Western investors are reaping the benefits.

The demand will also be promoted by the growing use of wood as a renewable fuel source, and our use of timber as a building material will also increase as you reliance on man-made, unsustainable materials cools off.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson lent his support for Miller’s arguments, adding “Investing in timber offers great protection against inflation and a dependable source of income whenever you need it.”

“The great thing about buying trees is that if the timber prices aren't doing so well one year, you can sit tight and watch your investment physically grow bigger until you are ready to sell.”

AAA claims that something this measurable and tangible is attractive at a time when many are growing increasingly uncertain about investing in the stock markets. AAA supports projects run by firms like Greenwood Management, which offers investors the chance to buy up sections of sustainable plantations in Brazil.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:

The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:

Anthony Johnson

Alternative Asset Analysis

71 Commercial St

Boston, MA 02109-1320

617-939-9596

info@alternativeassetanalysis.com

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

hSo Launches Partner Programme

hSo, the carrier-independent MPLS network provider, has launched a partner programme, providing ICT resellers access to its market leading network and cloud delivery services.

London, UK, February 03, 2012 -- hSo, the carrier-independent MPLS network provider, has launched a partner programme, providing ICT resellers access to its market leading network and cloud delivery services.

A solid delivery infrastructure is critical to any cloud strategy but implementing these networks can prove complicated. hSo steps in to allow organisations, including IT consultants and Software as a Service providers, to ensure that their projects prove successful.

hSo works closely alongside IT consultants and service providers as a delivery partner allowing them to implement their preferred end-to-end solution. As Graham Walmsley of Inspired Networks puts it, “hSo were the only company to listen to our requirements and come back with a bespoke solution that exactly matched our needs... furthermore, they were cost effective”.

The hSo Business Partner certification allows companies to expand their portfolio without taking on significant credit risk with multi-year end user contracts. Selling with hSo provides partners with an additional revenue stream along with a trusted service for their clients.

The hSo Resale Partner certification, aimed at resellers with an established managed network offering, provides a competitive, whole-of-market platform for MPLS networks and Cloud services. Partners purchase services from hSo and embed them in their solutions to their clients.

Brian Hudson, Managing Director of Performance Telecom, explains the benefits of working in this situation: “hSo offers end-to-end solutions, which optimise both quality and cost. It’s been a pleasure to work with a company with such expansive knowledge of delivering IP network solutions across the UK.”

hSo’s partner services include a number of industry firsts:

- hSo:compare-an online instant pricing tool with UK-wide coverage and extensive circuit options (including Ethernet, EFM, broadband).

- Carrier independence-ensuring that hSo partners have access to the most competitive - pricing options, regardless of the location of their customers

- A wide range of Cloud services including SIP trunks, virtualisation, SSL VPN, online storage available for free proof-of-concept implementations.

The partners’ access to the hSo:compare pricing tool means that they can create solutions for their customers in real-time and manage their own opportunities. The wide range of cloud services means they can create a complete solution for their customers with end to end accountability - a very important aspect of network-based services.

About the company:

hSo is one of only a handful of providers to combine its own MPLS network with other Tier 1 carriers, providing an end-to-end next generation solution to its partners and customers. In addition, a substantial investment in data centre platforms allows hSo to provide managed solutions across the full spectrum of voice, data and security backed by a single technical support centre.

Media Contact:

Shirin MacDonald

hSo

Epworth House

25 City Road

London EC1Y 1AA

+44 (0) 20 7847 4500

shirin.macdonald@hso.co.uk

http://www.hso-compare.com

Man In The Sea Memorial Monument at the Washington DC Navy Yard

The project team for the Man In The Sea Memorial Monument that will be installed at the Washington DC Navy yard, home of the original “Hard Hat Diving School” along the Anacostia River is proud to announce that they still have the 22” Bronze replicas of the monument available for purchase.

Bertram, TX, USA - February 03, 2012 -- The project team for the Man In The Sea Memorial Monument that will be installed at the Washington DC Navy yard, home of the original “Hard Hat Diving School” along the Anacostia River is proud to announce that they still have the 22” Bronze replicas of the monument available for purchase. These replicas are not mass produced, and exquisite detail is put into each and every one of these on a one by one basis. These fine collector statues are made here in America by the well known bronze sculptural artist and former Navy Submariner Jim H. Smith. Each replica takes hours to complete the attachments and details on the statue which in our opinion makes it a museum like quality for you to enjoy in your home or office.

Mr. Jeff West, the Military Diving Director said that “These replicas show in scale every item on the old hard hat rig (Jake) that was used by thousands of military divers, and displays what the actual full scale monument will look like once it is constructed”. Homeland Security Policy Institute Group, Inc. is a IRS approved 501c3 Non-Profit California corporation who has been in existence since 2003 working to help promote information sharing between the private and public sectors and assisting our law enforcement agencies and military veterans across the country in various ways.

In June of 2011 (HSPIG) got the approval from the US Navy to proceed with the fundraising efforts for the project. Mr. Kenneth Dreger, CEO said “This effort has taken thousands of man hours and years of effort by the team and the US Navy commands past and present but finally we made it!” No other monument to all military divers has undertaken the enormous effort to create a fully sanctioned memorial monument in the heart of Washington DC.

This monument will reside at the US Navy yard, home to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) where it will stand along the Anacostia River and be open to the public soon after completion from the Anacostia River Walk that is being built in the nearby surroundings to the US Navy base. This will allow thousands of people every year to see this great monument and visit the WNY base as well as provide an area for the US Navy to have special events and greet foreign dignitaries at the monument.

Let us put you down for one of these fine replica statues today, the cost for one statue is approximately $3900 + Shipping and packaging and if you would like a solid 360 degree rotating mount just add in $200 for the granite base.

If you would like to donate to HSPIG, please visit our web site at http://www.hspig.org, we accept PayPal donations, checks, and various other items you may wish to donate to us so we can raise funds for the projects. We know these economic times are challenging for all of us, our donations are down and we need your help to achieve the goal of creating this monument. Your donations are tax deductible also.

Please help us in this funding effort, we need to raise $500,000 by this June to make our goals and get the statue commissioned and the architectural plans finalized with the US Navy and our architects HDR.

Please visit our web site to get more information on this great project at http://www.hspig.org.

Media Contact:

Kenneth Dreger

CEO

Homeland Security Policy Institute Group, Inc.

501 Whitewater Drive

Bertram Texas, 78605-4532

512-355-2858

kdreger@hspig.org

http://www.hspig.org

IAPAM's NEW March Date for hCG Training: March 2, 2012

Join the IAPAM for its next Physician hCG Training session in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 2, 2012.

Las Vegas, Nevada, February 02, 2012 -- The reviews from physicians for all of the IAPAM’s 2011 series of hCG training seminars have been published (http://www.iapam.com/category/testimonials). Physicians testify that the IAPAM’s hCG Training is an “excellent and methodical review of the hCG program. The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers, “practical and medically sound information [and physician and patient resources] for establishing a successful hCG practice,” including “great ‘starting a practice’ advice.” The IAPAM’s hCG Training, “gives one no hesitation [in adding] the IAPAM’s hCG program,” to an existing medical practice. Join the IAPAM for its next Physician hCG Training session in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 2, 2012.

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) has trained over 700 physicians on how to effectively offer hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) to their patients, and well over 19,000 patients have successfully lost weight on hCG using the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Diet (http://www.hcgtraining.com), based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches (http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html). Join the IAPAM for its March 2, 2012 hCG Training session, and prepare to offer hCG for Weight Loss to your patients in the first quarter of 2012.

This respected program is taught by true hCG experts who operate hCG weight loss clinics, and who have completed the hCG Protocol themselves. This allows physicians and their staff to learn from the IAPAM faculty’s vast experience.

The IAPAM’s hCG Training includes:

- Detailed IAPAM hCG Program Protocols

- Patient selection criteria

- Common medical hCG contraindications

- Consent forms, medical history forms

- Patient hCG Program Guidebook to offer patients (hCG friendly recipes, food journal, tips)

- Patient PowerPoint presentations for the waiting room

- Phone scripts & call logs for your staff

- Legal/Insurance considerations, and current FDA status

- hCG ordering information and special pharmaceutical hCG pricing

- Special hCG Facebook discussion forum

- VLCD/LCD diet programs

- Meal replacement diet programs

- Ketogenic based diet programs

- Utilizing B6/B12 injections in weight loss

- Using prescription appetite suppressants in weight loss

- Metabolism testing as a profit center

- Laser assisted lipolysis

- Listing of your hCG Clinic in the IAPAM’s NEW hCG Diet Clinic Directory (http://www.iapam.com/aesthetic-resources/hcg-diet-clinics)

Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM, and a member of the expert faculty of instructors at the IAPAM’s hCG Training, comments that, “as hCG for weight loss is being requested by patients, we are seeing a correlating increase in physician attendance at the IAPAM’s hCG training.” Mr. Russell also emphasizes that, “through the comprehensive education, and the year of practice support offered by the IAPAM, physicians can appreciate the effects of medications, the implications of plateauing, the importance of vitamin supplements, engage in ongoing dialogue with each other and hCG experts, and understand all the other nuances of the IAPAM protocol that result in patient satisfaction and enduring weight loss.”

For additional information or to register for the March 2, 2012 hCG Training, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 708, email info@theiapam.com or visit http://www.hcgtraining.com.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director

International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

1-800-219-5108 x708

info@theiapam.com

Websites:

http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com/botoxtraining.html

RadiantBrands Creates New Online Presence for Western Technology Investment

Database-driven Web Site Presents Diverse Information about Venture Debt Firm.

BERKELEY, Calif. (February 02, 2012) – RadiantBrands (http://www.radiantbrands.com), a full-service creative branding and design agency, has completed development of a new website for Western Technology Investment (WTI, http://www.westerntech.com), a Silicon Valley-based venture debt firm that provides debt and equity capital to technology and life science companies. The new web site refreshes WTI’s online brand, and clearly positions the firm’s diverse capabilities and rich investment history.

When the venture debt firm decided to refresh its online image, they selected RadiantBrands because of the firm’s combined expertise in brand development and web design, as well as RadiantBrands’ work on similar projects for a number of other venture capital firms. After assessing WTI’s brand objectives, the RadiantBrands team developed a contemporary online look and feel and a new WTI brand mark.

As part of the website redesign, WTI wanted to develop a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) driven by a complex underlying database. RadiantBrands designed a sophisticated GUI that presents viewers with multiple filtering options, giving them the ability to view WTI’s extensive client portfolio by various criteria, including company name, industry sector and location. The portfolio view is instantly repopulated as the various filtering criteria are selected. The database structure also allows administrative access via a content management system, making it easier for WTI staff to update the site with new portfolio data and other timely content. Another development goal was to make the site readily viewable on all handheld devices, so the web site is built using Java rather than Flash technology, which also makes critical content more accessible to search engines.

“This was a great project for us because we had a chance to refresh WTI’s look and brand presence, and we could demonstrate our prowess at web design,” said Steven Donaldson, co-founder of RadiantBrands. “We created a clean, easy-to-use design that emphasizes WTI’s diverse portfolio and that can evolve as the company grows. And we built it with technology that ensures that the site is not only user-friendly and easily updated by the client, but search-friendly as well.”

About RadiantBrands

RadiantBrands is a full-service creative agency with over 25 years of experience in creating and implementing brands in a wide range of environments. Their philosophy of understanding what motivates customer loyalty drives their use of research and interviews in the creation of memorable and compelling brands. RadiantBrands combines disciplines such as strategy, design, and integrated marketing to help their clients reach customers through naming, brand identity, communications, and web and online media - anywhere the customer encounters a brand experience. RadiantBrands works with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, technology, retail, financial services, B2B and B2C and other segments, helping them define and communicate their unique market value.

RadiantBrands is based in Berkeley, California. For more information, visit RadiantBrands online at http://www.radiantbrands.com.

About Western Technology Investment

Western Technology Investment (WTI) is a Silicon Valley based venture debt firm that invests globally in a wide range of technology and life science companies ranging from seed-stage start-ups to publicly-held companies. Over more than 30 years, WTI has provided in excess of $3 billion of growth capital to exceptional teams building market leading companies, including Facebook, Google, 3PAR, Ablation Frontiers, Brocade Communications, Cerent, IDEC Pharmaceuticals, InvenSense, IronPort Systems, Juniper Networks, Neutral Tandem, Postini, and Youku.com.

Please visit http://www.westerntech.com for more information.

Contact:

Steven Donaldson

RadiantBrands

(510) 843-0701

stevend@radiantbrands.com

Tom Woolf

Woolf Media & Marketing

(415) 259-5638

tomw@woolfmedia.com

Micromet Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) Investor Investigation concerning potential Unfairness of Takeover announced

An investigation for investors in Micromet Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) shares in connection with the takeover was announced and NASDAQ: MITI stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

San Diego, CA, USA (January 31, 2012) -- The Shareholders Foundation announces that an investigation for investors in Micromet Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) shares was initiated concerning whether the offer to acquire Micromet for $11 per share and the buyout process are unfair to investors in NASDAQ:MITI shares.

Investors in shares of Micromet Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) and purchased NASDAQ:MITI shares prior to the announcement, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail(at)shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigations by law firms concern whether Micromet Inc, certain officers and directors, and/or others breached their fiduciary duties to Micromet (NASDAQ: MITI) investors in connection with the proposed acquisition.

On Jan. 26, 2012, Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) and Micromet, Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) announced that the companies have entered into a merger agreement under which Amgen will acquire Micromet for $11 per share in cash or a transaction, which values Micromet at approximately $1.16 billion.

However, at least on analyst has set the high target price for NASDAQ:MITI shares at $12 per share, thus above the current offer.

Therefore the investigation for NASDAQ:MITI investors concerns whether the Micromet Board of Directors undertook an adequate sales process and in particular breached their fiduciary duties to Micromet Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) shareholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before entering into this transaction. The investigation also focuses on whether offer by Amgen undervalues NASDAQ:MITI shares.

Those who are current investors in Micromet Inc. (NASDAQ:MITI) and purchased NASDAQ:MITI shares prior to the announcement, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

About Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. is a professional portfolio monitoring and settlement claim filing service, and an investor advocacy group, which does research related to shareholder issues and informs investors of securities class actions, settlements, judgments, and other legal related news to the stock/financial market. Shareholders Foundation, Inc. is in contact with a large number of shareholders and offers help, support, and assistance for every shareholder. The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. is not a law firm. The information is provided as a public service. It is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon.

Media Contact:

Joelle Day

Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

3111 Camino Del Rio North

Suite 423

San Diego, CA 92108

Tel: +1-(858)-779-1554

E-Mail: mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Web: http://www.shareholdersfoundation.com

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY) Investor Investigation over Going Private Offer announced

An investigation on behalf of investors of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY) in connection with the takeover was announced and NYSE:PBY stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

San Diego, CA, USA (January 31, 2012) -- The Shareholders Foundation announces that an investigation for investors in the Pep Boys (NYSE:PBY) shares was initiated concerning whether the offer to acquire The Pep Boys for $15 per share and the buyout process are unfair to investors in NYSE:PBY shares.

Investors who purchased shares of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY) prior to Jan. 30, 2012 and currently hold those PBY shares, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail(at)shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 – 1554.

The investigations by law firms concern whether the Pep Boys, certain officers and directors, and/or others breached their fiduciary duties to The Pep Boys (PBY) investors in connection with the proposed acquisition.

On Monday, Jan 30, 2012, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack announced that it has entered into a merger agreement under which it will be acquired by The Gores Group for a total enterprise value of the transaction is approximately $1.0 billion. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, The Gores Group will acquire all the outstanding common shares of The Pep Boys for $15.00 per share in cash.

However at least one analyst recently set a high target price for NYSE PBY shares at $17.00 per share, thus well above the current offer. Additionally, the Pep Boys’ financial performance increase lately. The Pep Boys reported that its Total Revenue rose from $1.91billion for a 52weeks period ending on Jan 30, 2010 to $1.98billion for a 52weeks period ending on Jan 29, 2011 and its Net Income over the same time periods increased from $23.04million to $36.63million.

Thus given the financial performance of the Pep Boys and the analyst’s target price for NYSE:PBY the investigation focuses on whether offer by The Gores Group undervalues NYSE:PBY shares. Further the investigation for NYSE:PBY investors concerns whether the Pep Boys Board of Directors undertook an adequate sales process and in particular breached their fiduciary duties to the Pep Boys (PBY) shareholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before entering into this transaction.

Those who are current investors in The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (Public, NYSE:PBY) and purchased your NYSE:PBY shares prior to January 30, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

About Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

Media Contact:

Trevor Allen

Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

3111 Camino Del Rio North

Suite 423

San Diego, CA 92108

Tel: +1-(858)-779-1554

E-Mail: mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Web: http://www.shareholdersfoundation.com

Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA) Investor Probe of Buyout over potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty announced

An investigation on behalf of investors of Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA) in connection with the acquisition was announced and NYSE: SOA stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

San Diego, CA, USA (January 31, 2012) -- The Shareholders Foundation announces that an investigation for investors in Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA) shares was launched concerning whether the offer to acquire Solutia for a value of approximately $27.65 per share and the buyout process are unfair to investors in NYSE:SOA shares.

Investors in shares of Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA) and purchased NYSE:SOA shares prior to the announcement, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail(at)shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigations by law firms concern whether Solutia Inc, certain officers and directors, and/or others breached their fiduciary duties to Solutia (NYSE:SOA) investors in connection with the proposed acquisition.

On Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA) and Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced that they have entered into an agreement, under which Eastman Chemical Company will acquire Solutia at a total transaction value of approximately $4.7 billion, including the assumption of Solutia's debt. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Solutia stockholders will receive $22.00 in cash and 0.12 shares of Eastman common stock for each share of Solutia common stock. Based on the closing prices on January 26, 212, Solutia shareholders will receive cash and stock valued at $27.65 per Solutia (NYSE:SOA) common share.

However, at least one analyst has set the high target price for NYSE: SOA shares at $31 per share.

Therefore the investigation for NYSE:SOA investors concerns whether the Solutia Board of Directors undertook an adequate sales process and in particular breached their fiduciary duties to Solutia Inc. (YSE:SOA) shareholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before entering into this transaction.

In addition given the financial performance of Solutia in recent years and the analyst’s high target price for NYSE: SOA the investigation also focuses on whether offer by Eastman Chemical Company undervalues NYSE:SOA shares.

Those who are current investors in Solutia Inc. (SOA) and purchased NYSE:SOA shares prior to the announcement have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

About Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

Media Contact:

Trevor Allen

Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

3111 Camino Del Rio North

Suite 423

San Diego, CA 92108

Tel: +1-(858)-779-1554

E-Mail: mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

Web: http://www.shareholdersfoundation.com

NYSE:IVC Investor Investigation of Invacare Corporation Announced

The Shareholders Foundation announces that an investigation for investors in NYSE:IVC shares was launched over possible securities laws violations at Invacare Corporation.

San Diego, CA, USA (January 30, 2012) -- The Shareholders Foundation announces that an investigation for investors in NYSE:IVC shares was initiated in connection with potential Violations of Federal Securities Laws by Invacare Corporation and certain of its officers and directors.

Those who purchased shares of Invacare Corp. (NYSE:IVC), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on possible claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Invacare Corp. (NYSE:IVC) concerning whether the company, certain of its officers and directors, or others have possibly violated federal securities laws. Specifically, the investigation concerns whether certain statements regarding Invacare's business, its prospects and its operations were potentially materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

On December 8, 2011, Invacare Corporation (NYSE:IVC) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that the Company negotiate and agree to a consent decree of injunction relating to previously disclosed inspectional observations at Invacare's corporate facility and its wheelchair manufacturing facility in Elyria, Ohio. Invacare Corporation said that the FDA has proposed a consent decree that would require suspension of certain operations at the facilities until they are determined by the FDA to be in compliance.

Following the announcement shares of Invacare (NYSE:IVC) fell on December 8 to $14.68 per share.

Those who purchased shares of Invacare Corporation should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

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BusinessVibes provides recipe for Greater Online Exposure

Pay attention to new networking website, like BusinessVibes. Not only will they make your company more visible online, but as well can help you find new suppliers, partners and clients, who you can start to look for before they even know your company exists.

London, UK, January 30, 2012 -- It doesn't matter whether your company is very local or really global or whether you run online business or sell tangible products, the truth is that the power of Internet and the importance of online visibility cannot be ignored anymore. Internet is a great source to provide companies more transactions or interactions with customers. Here are some tips on how to increase online visibility of the company.

First of all invest in search engine marketing including link exchanges, keyword implementation and interesting, unique content. All those actions will take your website higher and higher in search engine results. According to latest research over 50% of Internet users search for products using search engines, but only 5% of them take a look at more than first 100 results in their browser.

When your product is developed use SEM as well. Paid advertisements will place the name of your company on the very top of sponsored search results. Paying by user’s click you stay sure that all money you spent made user at least go to your website.

Use social media as a tool helping you to attract attention of online customers. Keep friends, followers, connected parts informed about your new products, discounts and plans. Nowadays 48% of marketers admit that they use Facebook to generate leads and grow their business online. Become a part of blogging society, blog about your products, your industry or whatever, which in your opinion will attract attention of future customers. Remember that blog is not that much selling tool, but information one. Don't blog about nothing, try to interest reader and make him follow your future thoughts. Allow them to be informed about news on your website or blog by adding RSS feed tool.

In the world of smartphones and omnipresence of Internet connection do not forget to think about interactivity between all users of mobile devices and your website. Following the newest technologies will bring you more traffic and more clients.

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AAA said Chinese are savvy to be investing in Australian property

Savvy Chinese investors are showing increasing interest in Australian real estate, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, January 30, 2012 -- Savvy Chinese investors are showing increasing interest in Australian real estate, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

AAA’s claim comes off the back of new figures from real estate firm CBRE, which found that Chinese investors account for a growing proportion of foreign real estate development in Australia. Some 30 per cent of the real estate developers in Australia are foreign and nine per cent of these are Chinese, according to the latest figures.

CBRE also found that 1,200 Australian apartments are currently either being planned, are under construction, or are being marketed by Chinese investors.

Melbourne and Sydney were found to be the most popular sites for Chinese investors. AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, said that the Chinese are attracted to Australia as a place to invest in real estate for several reasons. Many have children studying there and investing in an apartment is seen as a good way to save cash in the short-term and make healthy returns in the longer term. The laws also entitle the owners to keep hold of a property as long as they wish, which is not the case in China. Overall though, Mr Johnson claimed that Chinese investors are attracted to real estate as an alternative form of investment as a result of the volatility of the stock markets.

“Many investors are turning their back on traditional asset classes in favour of alternatives, such as real estate, forestry, commodities and currency investments,” stated Mr Johnson.

“Many newly-wealthy Chinese investors want to put their cash in an asset that has lower correlation with the equity markets, protecting their cash from the impact of any further major economic turmoil,” he added.

AAA supports many kinds of alternative investments, but is particularly keen to promote ethical investments, which are both environmentally and socially responsible. It support projects in development countries, such as the forestry plantation scheme run by Greenwood Management in Brazil.

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