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Dabbagh Information Technology Group Ltd. (DIT) Publishing, a leading publisher of English and Arabic technology and lifestyle magazines, has announced that it will launch its latest magazine, Gulf Security Advisor, in November 2008.

BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) The Retirement Income Industry Association's (RIIA) Gold Sponsors for this 2008 Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner are Bank of America and DWS Investments, announces Francois Gadenne, RIIA's Chairman and Executive Director.

NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) iPerceptions Inc. (TSX-V: IPE), a leading provider of web-focused Voice of Customer analytics, announced today that customer satisfaction with automotive and travel web sites hit a 12-month low in June 2008 as prices at the pump climbed to over $4.11 per gallon nationwide. According to the iPerceptions Satisfaction Index (iPSI), customer satisfaction declined from 7.54 to 7.30 on a 10-point scale between June 2007 and June 2008. Customer dissatisfaction was also pronounced on travel web sites, where satisfaction levels fell from 7.12 to 7.00 in the past 6 months.

PA Consulting Group announces that Tim O'Neill, Member of the PA Management Group joins PA's operations in the Gulf region.

MIAMI, FL (MARKET WIRE) Online law firm directory Local-Attorneys.com -- http://www.local-attorneys.com -- has recently announced their increased commitment to helping interested visitors find lawyers for all of their taxation -- http://www.local-attorneys.com/tax/ -- needs. True, tax season is over, but many residents have filed for extensions, which are due in the next few months. Many issues can come into play when you're getting your taxes ready to be filed, and unfortunately many of them can make it to court. Tax cases can be quite involved so having a professional attorney who is well versed in tax law can be

ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) Market Pulse is pleased to introduce our featured stock, Planet Resource Recovery Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PRRY), to the investment community! Planet Resource Recovery, Inc. is new to Market Pulse and is poised to become a significant player in the petrochemical/oil services industry! Planet Resource Recovery just had excellent news out in a press release before today's opening bell announcing an update on collaboration with Affordable Bio Feedstock (ABF) that commenced on May 28, 2008! The company also said ABF's technology has been developed solely around the efficacy of PetroLuxus(TM) and will be

CALGARY, ALBERTA (MARKET WIRE) Clean Power Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: CPWE)(FRANKFURT: C1L), developer of a unique heat recovery and hybrid power system to reduce vehicle emissions, is pleased to announce that it has appointed George McLaine as a consultant to the Company.

Vodafone today added to the increasing cost of living burdening Britons after it announced plans to raise its minimum call charges, leaving customers paying higher mobile phone bills.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX: WPT)(NASDAQ: WPRT), a global leader in alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, announced today that it has commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol 'WPRT'. Westport's common stock is dual listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (under the symbol 'WPT') and the Nasdaq.

Al Fara'a Properties has announced its plans to invest within Dubai Waterfront and Dubai Maritime City worth Dhs10bn in the second half of 2008. Al Fara'a Properties has pledged its support for the 'Blue Communities', a model that effectively manages building communities within the coastal areas.