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An investigation for shareholders of BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) over possible securities laws violations was announced and NASDAQ:BGCP stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation for shareholders of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) over possible securities laws violations was announced and NYSE: AIZ stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Make your Valentine’s Day an extraordinary experience this year. Share this special day with your loved one doing something entirely unique and distinctive, and become charmed by the myriad romantic options on offer.

Laser Rentals is a new cosmetic and aesthetic laser rental company headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. With the high cost of aesthetic equipment and the maintenance associated with it www.laserrentalsll.com has a better alternative then buying laser equipment. In 2008 & 2009 physicians and aesthetic providers began getting creative and started requesting daily and weekly rentals instead of purchasing an $80k- $130k laser device. The market evolved and Laser Rentals LLC was formed to service the need.

GoogleNewsSubmit, a leading press release distribution company, is pleased to announce the addition of 17 new Press Release clients in the last 6 days. Based on the current rate of growth, GoogleNewsSubmit is expected to acquire nearly 1,000 new clients for the year 2012.

Ontario Natural Food Co-op (ONFC) selects JustFoodERP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP software to manage core business functions.

Offshore wind power is one of the newest major sources of renewable electricity generation to be developed and also one of the most interesting. Its history is short, no more than 20 years, and yet over that period the technology has been able to establish itself as both viable and potentially profitable.

GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research "Women's Health Therapeutics Market to 2017 - High Unmet Need will Drive Uptake of Novel Drugs Such as Prolia and Odanocantib in the Menopause and Osteoporosis Market". The report provides in-depth analysis of the drivers and barriers that affect the global Women's Health market and analyzes the markets for women's health disorders in the US, the top five markets in Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain) and Japan. Treatment usage patterns, revenues and annual cost of therapy are forecast until 2017 for the key geographies, as well as for the leading therapeutic segments. Furthermore, the report provides competitive benchmarking for the leading companies and analyzes the mergers, acquisitions and licensing agreements that have shaped the global market.

Original, respected and reliable market reports that provide critical business insights to the prospects for, and risks in, leading pharmaceutical markets.

Marketers in the Confectionery market in Italy face a major challenge. Understanding market size and segmentation is valuable, but the keys to effective targeting is knowing just how valuable specific consumer groups are, and being able to quantify the impact of consumer trends.

European energy retailers are experimenting with the propositions for their products and services. Datamonitor's report will give a brief perspective into the challenges, market competition, and innovations in core competency propositions.

LogoNerds.com, the premier logo designers for small businesses, recently reached the milestone of 30,000 logo and graphic design projects completed for businesses around the world. Known for high quality and low costs, LogoNerds.com provides superior logo design and graphics services to small businesses in the U.S., Australia and beyond.

Melissa Essary, dean of Campbell Law School, has announced has that Timothy R. Zinnecker assumed the role of associate dean for academic affairs at the school in January 2012. Zinnecker also serves as a professor of law, teaching payment systems and secured transactions, along with other commercial law courses.

Kristin Buie, communications manager of North Carolina Theatre, has announced that the organization, in conjunction with Broadway Series South, will present eight performances of Les Misérables from Tuesday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2 E. South St. Performances will start at 7:30 p.m., with additional matinee performances on Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production marks the 25th anniversary national tour of the musical, which has played more than 43,000 professional performances worldwide before more than 55 million people, including 21 years in London that has made it the world’s longest-running musical. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables features music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer from the original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, and additional material by James Fenton. The score includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and many more.

The Chef’s Academy, the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 109-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that Chef Jeffrey Bane, dean of culinary education, has recently released a podcast shedding light on his professional background in the culinary industry. In this podcast, Bane discusses the career paths previously taken that led him to The Chef’s Academy, the rewards that are reaped from a career in culinary education, the long-term and national networking connections that come from earning a degree at The Chef’s Academy and the essential qualities that are needed to fulfill the role of an effective and efficient professional chef.

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that it is hosting Academic WorldQuest, an action-packed competition to promote knowledge about geography, international history and world affairs, on campus Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Presented by the International Affairs Council of North Carolina, and supported by Leigh Wallace Hines, a William Peace University student interning with the group, Academic WorldQuest will involve teams of four high school contestants and one alternate playing 10 rounds of 10 questions each on worldwide affairs, geography and cultures. Answers will be submitted by the teams, not individuals, and teams will have 60 seconds to answer each question. Answer sheets will be collected at the end of each round, and the trophy goes to the team with the highest total points for the 10 rounds.

Allscripts, a leading provider of innovative software for healthcare organizations and physicians, has announced that Diane Adams, executive vice president of culture and talent for the company, will be speaking at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Morning Buzz North series. The session, titled “Keeping Team Members Engaged,” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the First Citizens Center, located at 4300 Six Forks Road.

Rotacaster Wheel Ltd.’s innovative multi-directional wheel generates a quantum leap in handtruck innovation. Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and Magnus Mobility will share important data including the unique and significant ergonomic and productivity improvements in these handtrucks, featuring the safety award-winning Rotatruck.

Unlike many transport companies, Auto Transport Plus provides a transport coordinator to work with each client and every transport. The premier auto transport company provides a free car shipping quote and guarantees safe one-truck transport of each vehicle within two to fifteen days anywhere in the continental U.S.

The new Website AndroidMag.com is quickly becoming the definitive home for Android users, developers and enthusiasts to learn and read about all things Android. The online Android Magazine Website provides well researched articles, tips and the latest news on the Android platform for users and app developers.

Savings, safety, and productivity are offered by all Seegrid’s Robotic Industrial Trucks. At MODEX 2012 Seegrid is announcing a product so advanced, it is simple. The unmanned GC4 provides the ultimate in Robotic Industrial Truck automation and flexibility. Built on an off-the-shelf Class I forklift chassis and equipped with Seegrid’s vision-guided autonomous navigation system, the GC4 automatically transports palletized loads throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments without the need for facility modifications, wires, tapes or lasers.

X Burlesque, a topless revue show known to be “The Hottest show on the Las Vegas Strip,” recently announced that it would be working with Media One Pro, a Las Vegas based Web Development firm to redesign its show website. Prior to Media One Pro getting involved on the project, X Burlesque, didn’t have a website that properly displayed the show’s media.

Nationally Recognized Reilly Partners Deepens its Expertise in Emerging New Social Connectivity Technologies for C-Level Placements

The Series 77 “Full Nelson” Environmental Shrink Boots from Glenair provide leading-edge environmental and mechanical protection. BTC is a franchised/authorized Glenair distributor.

On February 13, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Zack Childress in Cromwell, CT. Attendees will learn how to automate their real estate business.