FaxSav announces initial public offering.

EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 1996--FaxSav Inc. ("FaxSav" or "the Company"; NASDAQ National Market Symbol: FAXX) announced today that on Friday, Oct. 11, 1996, it completed an initial public offering of 1,500,000 shares of its Common Stock at a price to the public of $8.00 per share.

All shares are being sold by FaxSav. This offering is being managed by Lehman Brothers Inc. and Alex. Brown & Sons Inc.

FaxSav designs, develops and markets a variety of business-to-business facsimile transmission services, including fax-to-fax, desktop-to-fax, enhanced fax and broadcast services. FaxSav's services are designed to reduce the cost of sending an international fax while making the process of sending an international fax easier and less time-consuming.

In early 1996, FaxSav began to deploy a global Internet-based network of nodes that enables it to bypass long-distance carriers' networks when sending faxes to or from international areas serviced by these nodes. Through the use of its integrated Internet-based and telephony-based network and its proprietary software, the Company enables its customers to send documents and images to fax machines worldwide at rates substantially below the international rates charged by traditional long distance carriers. Customers are offered Internet-advantaged pricing for facsimile transmissions to targeted markets worldwide while continuing to use their traditional fax machines. In addition, the Company has developed easy to use software, enabling customers to transmit documents directly from their computer desktops.

The anticipated net proceeds from the offering will be used for the expansion of the Company's Internet-based network infrastructure, repayment of existing short-term indebtedness, and for general corporate purposes including working capital.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

Copies of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Lehman Brothers Inc., c/o Automated Data Processing at (516) 254-7106; or Alex. Brown & Sons Inc., Prospectus Department at (410) 727-1700.

FaxSav Inc.

FaxSav Inc., founded in 1989, is an international facsimile services company that maintains a proprietary, fax-only network to provide customers with low-cost services for faxing. With headquarters in Edison, FaxSav can be contacted for further information through its World Wide Web site on the Internet at http://www.faxsav.com.

CONTACT: FaxSav Inc.

Peter Macaluso, VP and CFO

tel: 908/906-2000, ext. 2225

fax: 908/906-1008

or

George Frylinck

tel: 908/906-2000, ext. 2251

frylinck@faxsav.com

Meth lab is discovered in Elizabeth City; five arrested.

Byline: Jeffrey S. Hampton

May 02--Police discovered a methamphetamine lab for the first time in Elizabeth City on Thursday, leading to concerns the highly addictive drug may still be coming east even as the numbers of labs found statewide are dropping. Elizabeth City police and the State Bureau of Investigation arrested five people Thursday night at 505 North Road St. after finding signs of a methamphetamine lab operation there, Capt. Frank Koch of the Elizabeth City Police Department said. F acing charges are John Torres, 25; Michael Williams, 22; and Brett Vaughn Jr., 22, all of 505 N. Road St.; Tony Rodriguez, 22, of 201 W. Church St., Elizabeth City; and Carrie Donahue, 18, of 978 Thunder Road, Elizabeth City.

It was the first methamphetamine lab found in Elizabeth City, Koch said. Evidence showed that the lab already had been used or was about to be, he said. Typically, methamphetamine labs are found in rural areas. The number of methamphetamine labs found in the state has dropped this year. State officials credit a new law that restricts sales of some over-the-counter drugs used in its production. The Elizabeth City lab bust raises concerns that methamphetamine producers might be getting materials to make the drug from sources overseas or on the Internet, Koch said. In 2005, the State Bureau of Investigation busted 91 labs between Jan. 15 and March 31. In 2006, agents busted 62 labs between Jan. 15 and March 31, according to statistics from the state attorney general. The new North Carolina law, which took effect in January, requires that all tablets, caplets or pills containing pseudoephedrine and ephedrine be sold behind pharmacy counters. Purchasers must be at least 18 years old , show a photo ID and sign a log. The law also limits purchases of these products to no more than two packages at once and no more than three packages within 30 days without a prescription.

Two years ago, in northern Currituck County, authorities uncovered one of the biggest methamphetamine labs ever found in the state. The lab was inside a ventilated cargo container on a 19-acre lot littered with discarded cars, tractors and equipment. Four people were arrested. The lab had produced 2 to 3 ounces -- more than 55 grams -- of methamphetamine every other week. Typically, the drug sells for about $150 a gram in powder form and about $500 a gram in crystal form. Labs also were found in Dare County and in Hertford County in 2004, according to the State Bureau of Investigation . Koch was not aware of any methamphetamine labs found in northeastern North Carolina last year . The rapid spread of methamphetamine through the state in recent years prompted passage of the new law. In 1999, the first year methamphetamine labs were reported in North Carolina, State Bureau of Investigation agents discovered nine labs, according to data from the state attorney general. Police found 322 labs in 2004 and 328 labs in 2005. More than 200 children were removed from property with methamphetamine labs in the state in the past two years. Methamphetamine production produces some hazardous wastes that can be harmful to people, especially children . * Reach Jeffrey Hampton at (252) 338-0159 or jeff.hampton@pilotonline.com.

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Raising awareness of fake medicines.(NEWS AND EVENTS)

While there has been an explosion in the amount of counterfeit medications around the world over the last five years, awareness of the problem in New Zealand is limited, according to Eli Lilly's pharmaceutical counterfeit expert for the Asia/Pacific region, Ray Valez. It has been estimated that fake drugs comprise more than ten percent of the global medicine market and reap huge profits for manufacturers and distributors worldwide.

Valez visited New Zealand last month to increase awareness of the extent of the counterfeiting industry--what it is, how it operates and the harm it causes--with groups of doctors, pharmacists, the Ministry of Health agency Medsafe and customs officials. He admits there is as yet no hard evidence to suggest counterfeit medicines have become a problem in New Zealand, but with counterfeit companies and distributors already making inroads into countries like Singapore, Australia and the United States, it could only be a matter of time before similar issues arise here.

According to Valez, who is currently focusing on counterfeit Cialis products, distribution of counterfeit medicines happens in two ways: either through internet pharmacies or through known and legitimate distribution chains direct to pharmacies. "Eli Lilly has already had to recall some Cialis products in the United Kingdom where they had worked their way into legitimate distribution. Some of these counterfeits will use different active ingredients and different doses, and sometimes the active ingredient can be too strong. The fake medications may have some efficacy but the patient is taking a real risk by using counterfeit Cialis pills, whether knowingly or unknowingly."

Many internet pharmacies can look very convincing and often mimic legitimate internet pharmacies, he said. "People can be caught up in the image of the internet site, but the packages being offered are most likely to have been manufactured in countries like India or China with fake ingredients. The site might also be designed and managed by one person sitting in his or living room in some European country. A factory in India or China might be making ecstasy or methamphetamine tablets one day and then receive an order to produce medications like pain killers or anti-malarial drugs the next. The previous products could easily contaminate other products being made."

Valez would like to see much greater public awareness in countries like New Zealand around the use of the internet. Customers, including some GPs, needed to find out where the internet pharmacy was based and where the drugs being offered came from. "If the price of the medications being offered looks too good to be true, then they are probably fake and potentially dangerous. Some government agency should be keeping a watch on these websites and maintain a "hot list" of those sites consumers should avoid. The problem is, of course, that these sites can close and reopen as something else so quickly."

With pharmaceutical drug copying now big business, it is proving equally, if not more profitable, than the manufacture of harder, well-known illegal drugs like heroin. The difference is, however, that the consequences of being caught manufacturing counterfeit medicines are not nearly as severe as those dealt to illegal drug manufacturers and distributors. A fine of a few thousand dollars compares very lightly to a life-long jail sentence.

Eli Lilley, says Valez, is trying to take a responsible attitude to the issue and is keen to work with other pharmaceutical companies to investigate the problem. "Pharmaceutical companies need to take a more co-operative approach to deal with these issues. Our enemy is the counterfeit manufacturer and distributor, not each other. We need to work together and with governments if we are going to control this global epidemic."

Medsafe warns all health care professionals and patients to be vigilant and question anything that does not ring true about a product, eg unusual packaging or unusual action or side effects. It is actively examining internet pharmacy operations to assess whether any are breaching New Zealand's medicines' legislation.

UK - first official 'chart' for ring tones.

As from 1st of June, the first official chart for ring tones will be launched. Mobile ring tones are worth approximately GBP70 million a year compared to singles sales valued last year at GBP63 million. A ring tone from the 'Top 20 Chart' costs between GBP1 and GBP3 and can be downloaded via the Internet or text message.

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Mitek Systems Strengthens Management Team with Appointment of Murali Narayanan as Vice President of Marketing.

Business Editors

POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003

Mitek Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MITK), a leading developer of automated check imaging and document processing solutions, announced today the appointment of Murali Narayanan to the position of Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Narayanan assumes his role with the Company immediately.

"With Murali filling this newly created position, we are well prepared to strengthen our competitive position in the industry with greater focus and intensity," said James DeBello, Mitek Systems' President and CEO. "Murali will be responsible for driving our marketing strategy and initiatives, and spearheading our business development efforts to continue delivering superior products that enhance our customers' growth and productivity."

Mr. Narayanan has over 25 years of business development, product management and channel marketing expertise in the technology sector. Experienced at identifying target markets, market sizing and negotiating customer and partner agreements, Mr. Narayanan most recently served as Vice President, Business Development, at Embrace Networks, the developer of a software platform that enables the management and integration of electronic devices with remotely located software applications through the Internet. For the last 13 years, Mr. Narayanan has held senior management positions at such major technology companies as Motorola, SkyTel, AT&T and NCR. He was also a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories.

Mr. Narayanan holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Madras, a B.S.E.E. from the Indian Institute of Science, an M.S.E. from the University of Michigan and a Master of Management from the Kellogg Graduate School of Business at Northwestern University.

About Mitek Systems

Mitek Systems is a leading provider of check imaging software for financial institutions and an established global supplier of embedded software recognition engines. These engines process over 8 billion checks and other documents per year for a variety of OEM and reseller partners. Mitek helps reduce operating costs by automatically reading, classifying and processing high volumes of checks and documents. Our applications also help customers implement new image document Web services for Internet and intranet configurations. For more information about Mitek Systems, contact us at 14145 Danielson Street, Suite B, Poway, CA 92064; 858-513-4600 or visit our Web site at www.miteksys.com.

Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure

With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainty. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the development and pace of sales of the Company's products, expected trends and growth in the Company's results of operations, anticipated acceptance of the Company's products by existing and new customers, and the ability of the Company to achieve or sustain any growth in sales and revenue. There can be no assurance that the Company will achieve the results set forth herein.

Mitek and Mitek Systems are registered trademarks of Mitek Systems, Inc. All other product or company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Free Websites / FreeCustomWebsite.com Announces an Alternative to Expensive Web Design Firms and Generic Do-it-Yourself Websites.

Riverside, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 04, 2011

Free websites are one thing, but free custom websites are another. Is it possible for a company to offer up a custom website for free? Keep reading to find out how FreeCustomWebsite.com offers small businesses a new service and alternative to the conventional methods of building a website.

Every business owner, family, and organization is concerned about the economic future of America. The economy is especially harsh on small business owners right now. Global and local competition is fierce, the cost of living is up, and whether it is a new business or an existing business, many owners are just not seeing the kind of traffic that they might expect or are accustomed to. Bottom line, business owners are looking to cut costs, and increase their customer base. But how does a business increase their customer base without increasing their marketing expenses?

The unequivocal answer is the Internet. It is by far the cheapest, fastest, and most effective way to reach a larger audience. Every business in every industry must have a strong web presence in order to compete in this world, both now and especially in the future. Old physical storefronts that patrons peruse on Main Street are a thing of the past. The modern consumer uses a phone book as a door stop, and almost the entire planet has a smart phone or computer in which they will do their due diligence as they research their targeted product or service. Websites, blogs, and e-commerce sites have literally became the modern storefront and are now the first and possibly the last impression a business will make on it's new clients and customers. Truly, a website has become one of the most important pieces of the business puzzle. However, it is not wise for a business to post just any website. It is important that the website represents the business in a clean, classy, and inviting way or it could do more damage to the company image than not having one at all. So, how does someone go about establishing a solid web presence without spending a small fortune. In the past, there were just two choices.

1. DIY (Do-it-Yourself) Website Templates (Cheap & Amateur)

2. Expensive Custom Design Firms (Expensive & High Quality)

There is now a third way. FreeCustomWebsite.com (Free & High Quality)

Now for the explanation. The DIY (Do-it-yourself) free websites seem like a good idea at first glance, but the limitations are substantial. A business owner ends up looking at hundreds of generic templates, and trying to learn a new software package that allows them to build a website out of preset generic fields. Ultimately they end up spending hours trying to create a professional looking website and end up with an amateur looking assemblage of generic blocks, pictures, texts, and color schemes. On a positive note, it is cheap...but is that what a business owner wants to convey to their clients and customers? Cheap? Amateur? The alternative is to turn to an expensive design firm that is going to spend a lot of time drawing up contracts and scheduling personal meetings, resulting in a custom website that is probably going to be out of this world. But seriously, does anyone really want to spend 5, 10, 20 grand on a website in this current economy? Enter FreeCustomWebsite.com. What if a business owner could achieve the same results it would receive from a custom design firm and at the same time not spend a dime. FreeCustomWebsite.com offers a new service that places their professional web designers at the disposal of the business trying to establish a web presence. A free custom website built for business owners in order to help stimulate their business. This new service provides the perfect opportunity for a new start up business to enter the market and compete online without compromising quality or spending all of their capital. This service is also perfect for the existing business owner who has fallen on hard times and is trying to give their business a face lift on a tight budget. Businesses and organizations can Sign Up here and start the process of receiving a free custom website. This service is an excellent way for anyone to gain a professional web presence and improve their business and quality of life in the process.

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Research and Markets: Capitalizing on the Emerging Online Behavior of the Motorists in Germany Is a Critical Analysis of the Aftermarket Specific Online Behavior of German Motorists.

M2 PRESSWIRE-March 24, 2011-: Research and Markets: Capitalizing on the Emerging Online Behavior of the Motorists in Germany Is a Critical Analysis of the Aftermarket Specific Online Behavior of German Motorists(C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

RDATE:24032011

Dublin - Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f19e48/capitalizing_on_th) has announced the addition of the "Capitalizing on the Emerging Online Behavior of the Motorists in Germany" report to their offering.

In 2010, Datamonitor spoke to about 12,000 motorists across 12 countries and probed motorists on issues such as their aftermarket product and channel preferences, along with industry specific hot topics such as emerging trends around DIY, and motorists' preferences for greener technologies. This report is a critical analysis of the aftermarket specific online behavior of German motorists.

Scope of the report:

- Profiles online motorists, and answer questions such as; who are online motorists? Where do they buy? What value proposition does attract them?

- Help understanding aftermarket behaviors such as product selection and DIY behavior of motorists who use internet for aftermarket specific activities

- Provides actionable recommendations to tap motorists who use internet

- Provides perceptual maps of VM network outlets and the most preferred online channels

- Differentiates the perceptual maps of average motorists and the motorists who use internet for aftermarket specific e-commerce

Highlights:

- Demographic and psychographic profile of motorists who use internet for aftermarket specific online activities

- Comparison of motorists (internet user and average motorist) perceptual map of VM outlets and most preferred online channel

- Identification of the reasons for motorists to opt for online channels

- DIY behaviour and products replacement behaviour of German motorists who uses internet for aftermarket specific e-commerce

Reasons to purchase:

- Who are the motorists that opt for online shopping of aftermarket products? What are their online channels of preference (by part groups)?

- What are their channels of preference while buying in-store (by part groups)? How do they perceive VM outlets?

- How do they perceive the most preferred online channels? What are their DIY preferences? What are their channel preferences for DIY parts?

- What are their product selection criteria?

- How their aftermarket online behaviour is different from other e-commerce behavior such as that for buying groceries and apparel and household goods?

Key Topics Covered:

- High Internet penetration in Germany

- Growth of e-commerce in Germany

- Use of Internet in German automotive industry

- Use of Internet in German automotive aftermarket

- Declining aftermarket size and VM outlets' market share in Germany

- Profile of Online Motorists

- Motorist Insights

- Tires

- Service parts

- Wear and tear parts

- Mechanical parts

- Crash repair parts

- Consumables and accessories

- Channel preference analysis by type of problem (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- Perceptual map analysis

- Motorists' perceptual map of top channels (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- Motorists' perceptual map of online mass merchandisers (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- Motorists' perceptual map of VM channels (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- Motorists' perceptual map of garages (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- Motorists' perceptual map of autocentres/fast fits (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- Online Motorists' perceptual map: most preferred online channel versus VM channels

- All Motorists' perceptual map: most preferred online channel versus VM channels

- Difference between Online Motorists and All Motorists when perceiving the difference between online channel and VM channels

- Product selection criteria and replacement behavior (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- DIY behavior (Online Motorists and All Motorists)

- Reasons for opting for DIY

- Reasons for not opting for DIY

- Channel preference for DIY parts

- Motorists' e-commerce behavior (online apparel and household goods, and online groceries)

- List of Figures

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f19e48/capitalizing_on_th

Source: Datamonitor

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