ASHLAND, Massachusetts, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Significant milestone met in development and validation of non-animal alternative test methods

MatTek Corporation today announced that the ECVAM Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC) endorsed the scientific validity of the Modified EpiDerm Skin Irritation Test (SIT) at its November meeting. ESAC concluded that the Modified EpiDerm SIT has sufficient accuracy and reliability for the prediction of skin irritating and non-irritating test substances.

Whoever said that the pen is mightier than the sword definitely knew what they were talking about. To humans, words are more than a means of communication, they can shape our beliefs, behaviors, feelings and ultimately our actions. Although swords can coerce us, and threaten, nothing is more powerful than a tool which can shape our opinions.

When it comes to language and communication, the rule is that it’s not what you say, but what people hear.  Words are one of the most powerful tools that we as humans possess; they can ignite revolutions or defuse tension. The problem is that words are underestimated as being central to thought and behavior processing as well as decision making.

PHILADELPHIA, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Agent-less network monitor brings the most accurate real-world network environment into the test lab for the most flexible and secure network behavior recording.

LONDON, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Concateno Solutions are First to be Licensed for On-site Drug Testing in Indian Market

Concateno plc, Europe's largest provider of drug and alcohol testing programmes, has today announced an exclusive arrangement with Merck Specialities Private Limited (Merck Specialities), the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Merck KGaA, to launch and market its Cozart products for on-site drug testing into the Indian market. This represents a first for India, which currently does not use road-side testing for drugs of abuse to enforce anti-drug driving legislation.

As a result of Sir Tom Jones citing his use of Vocalzone on Top Gear (14/12/2008) Kestrel, the (Poole based) makers of the Throat Pastille which is also known to be used Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Joss Stone and Robbie Williams, has been inundated with enquiries from literally thousands of aspiring singers that watch the program.

Sir Tom Jones was asked by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear if he took anything to maintain his voice.

DALLAS and BARCELONA, Spain, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Not Just Computers uses NTRadmin Bots to Boost Service Quality and Cut Costs by Virtually Monitoring and Repairing Customers' Computers and Servers

Utilizing NTRadmin, an on-demand network systems management solution with NTRadmin Bots, Not Just Computers, a managed service provider and technology consultant, remotely monitors its customers' computers, networks and servers, proactively identifying problems such as lack of disk space, lagging CPU speed and security issues such as outdated anti-virus software. If problems are spotted, Not Just Computers can fix problems remotely, anytime, anywhere, even with a Windows mobile device with NTRadmin.

TEL AVIV, Israel, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- The Etoro Campaign in the Wake of the Report: President Elect Obama Will Explain to the General Public how to Protect Their Money in Times of Turbulent Markets.

Experts from Etoro, which specializes in foreign currency trading, conducted a survey, the conclusion of which determines that from October to December 2008, investors from all over the world have abandoned Wall Street for foreign currency trading.

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BOZEN and SUD TIROL, Italy, December 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Robotics and ICU Medical today announced the culmination of the development work both companies undertook to enable CytoCare(TM) customers to utilize the CLAVE(R) Needle-Free Connector around the world.

Based on customer demand, the companies entered into an agreement in mid-2008 to modify their respective products in order to enable the safe utilization of the CLAVE(R) Connector for the purpose of spiking IV Bags before their introduction into CytoCare(TM) for hazardous drug preparation and compounding. General availability of their combined compatible solutions is expected approximately in March 2009.

DUBLIN, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Five New Themed Levels and Ten New Challenges - PopCap and Holiday Themed - Now Available for Download

PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, today announced the immediate availability of the first FREE level pack for Peggle(TM) Nights. Available exclusively at http://www.Popcap.co.uk, the Peggle Nights Holiday 2008 level pack features five all-new levels, with holiday themes or themes related to other PopCap(R) titles - or in some cases, both. The new levels can be played in the Quick Play or Duel modes of Peggle Nights, and there are also ten new challenges in Challenge Mode based on the new levels. Additional level packs will be forthcoming in 2009 and beyond.

NAPA, California, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, today announced that shareholders have approved all four resolutions that the Company had proposed at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on December 16, 2008.

We are pleased with the results of the voting and we thank our shareholders for their support, stated Frank J. Massino, Chairman CEO of Senetek. The Board and management of Senetek are looking forward to a productive and successful year in 2009.

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