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SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow, and performance management solutions to the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries, today announced that Jack Farnan, the Company's Senior Vice President of Human Resources, has been named "HR Professional of the Year" by the San Diego Business Journal. Farnan competed against many other distinguished professionals in the local San Diego business community and was selected as one of 10 honorees out of 40 finalists to win this prestigious award, which reflects Mitchell's commitment to performance

SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Coyote Point Systems, Inc., the leader in Non-Stop, Affordable Application Availability(TM), announced that More Power Racing has deployed its Equalizer Series load balancing and application delivery system to accelerate and ensure non-stop operations for morepoweracing.com, an e-commerce website for motorcycle and car enthusiasts.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (MARKET WIRE) Blue Ridge Numerics announced today over the past three months 60 Formula SAE teams have signed-up to take advantage of the new CFdesign Premier Sponsorship Program. The program gives team members access to a commercial license of CFdesign, full technical support and discounted training in exchange for normal sponsorship acknowledgments.

July 8, 2008 Hyundai's world first Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) hybrid will go on sale in Korea twelve months from now with operating costs poised to be lowest of any hybrid currently available, despite being largely based on the existing Elantra model. It will also be the first to use Lithium-Polymer batteries to power its electric motor. The novel internal combustion powerplant is a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) 1.6 litre four cylinder assisted by a 15kW electric motor driving through a continuously variable transmission... Tags: Hybrid, Hyundai, LGRelated Articles: Hyundai C-Segment Arnejs concept Suzuki's Twin Hybrid achieves 100 mpg Hyundai to present HED-5 concept in Geneva 50 mpg from a medium sized SUV i-Blue – Hyundai’s third generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle World's first hybrid refuse truck launched in Sweden

SUNNYVALE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Maxim Integrated products, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MXIM) will be releasing financial results for the fourth quarter of its 2008 fiscal year on Thursday, August 7, 2008. The results will be released over Marketwire at approximately 1:00 PM (PDT), after the close of the market on that date and will be posted on Maxim's website at:

GUELPH, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Frank Hasenfratz, Chairman of Linamar Corporation ("Linamar") (TSX: LNR), announced today that he has purchased 250,000 common shares of Linamar through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The 250,000 common shares purchased by Mr. Hasenfratz represent approximately 0.37% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Linamar.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (MARKET WIRE) AAA New Mexico is holding several "Open House/Member Appreciation Days" in July to show thanks to the more than 180,000 members and to give them valuable information about their membership. Some of the topics include: AAA's roadside assistance program, Travel and Touring benefits and details about AAA's Automobile, Home and Life Insurance programs as well as the popular "Show your Card and Save" program.

FORT WORTH, TX (MARKET WIRE) Demonstrating its commitment to providing highly personalized service, reduced turnaround time and decreased claim severity averages, PDA -- the largest automobile appraisal and inspection service network in the industry -- has implemented a rigorous audit program within its franchise operations.