HERNDON, Virginia, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

- Leading Integrated Security Company Safeguards Oil and Gas Sector

Triple Canopy, Inc., a leading provider of integrated security solutions to organizations worldwide, will sponsor the Iraq Energy Expo scheduled to take place Dec. 5 to 7 at the Baghdad International Airport Convention Center.

Licensed by the government of Iraq, Triple Canopy has supported the reconstruction process since 2004 and is proud to be a sponsor of the Iraq Energy Expo, said Lee Van Arsdale, CEO of Triple Canopy. From executive and fixed-site protection to full service life support and training, Triple Canopy is meeting the needs of the energy sector.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

- Modular software suite scales to meet testing professionals' needs.

MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC) today announced the availability of the latest innovation in testing software: MTS TestSuite(TM) Software. This modular suite of software solutions provides new tools for creating and running tests, generating reports and analyzing test data for material and component tests. It gives testing professionals the control they need to test to their specific requirements.

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As our knowledge of biology has increased exponentially, so has our potential to find new treatments and technologies to battle ailments previously incurable. However, many of these expansions of knowledge have faced stalling challenges and hurdles, halting practical applications. Gene therapy has been one of these dreams, touted as having endless potential, yet viable medical treatments were always yet to be developed. This is all about to change, as new laboratory research has seen unprecedented developments in gene therapy.

So if you are still unsure whether it's unsafe to drive while talking on a cell phone, come out of your cave.  Multiple recent studies have supported that cell phone use endangers drivers. It seems that every week or so there's a new study out linking increased reaction times to the distraction caused by having a cell phone conversation, often comparing it to other types of impairments such as drinking or listening to the radio. As the research becomes more and more conclusive, scientists have attempted to find comparisons that are relevant than just a number in milliseconds.

MENLO PARK, California, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

- EVEREST Data Shows that the MitraClip(R) Therapy does not produce Clinically Significant Mitral Stenosis

Long-term data published in EuroIntervention showed that the expected decrease in Mitral Vale Area (MVA) after repair with the MitraClip(R) system to correct mitral regurgitation (MR) is not associated with clinically significant mitral stenosis. Additionally, with two years of follow-up, none of the patients treated with the MitraClip(R) system required surgery for mitral stenosis. At 12 months no important differences were reported between the use of one or two MitraClip(R) devices or based on the etiology of MR.

NEW YORK, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

- Sustainability Serves as Platform for Awards Ceremony and 2nd Platts Lecture

As part of the prestigious Global Energy Awards presented here last night, Platts announced winners in three newly-created or updated performance award categories: Peabody Energy for Strategic Energy Investment of the Year, Orion Energy Systems for Sustainable Technology Innovation of the Year and Wal-Mart Stores for Sustainable Energy Initiative of the Year.

Our finalists and winners for 2008 are contributors at the very highest level to the energy industry, said Platts President Victoria Chu Pao.

NEW YORK, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

Qtrax, the ad-supported digital music service, today announced a global agreement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT that will make SONY BMG's premier digital music catalogue available to music fans worldwide on the Qtrax platform.

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We are always exploring new and exciting ways of bringing our music to fans in the digital space and are very happy to support Qtrax and their innovative ad-supported business model, commented Thomas Hesse, SONY BMG's President of Global Digital Business and U.S. Sales.

LONDON, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC) will conduct a conference call on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. EST/2:00 p.m. GMT. John Kritzmacher, CFO and Anthony Christie, managing director for Global Crossing UK (GCUK) and Europe, will discuss GCUK's financial results for the third quarter of 2008.

The call may be accessed by dialing +1-212-231-2926 or +44-(0)-20-3300-0097. Callers are advised to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time. The call will also be Webcast at http://investors.globalcrossing.com/results.cfm.

LONDON, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

MICROS-Fidelio UK Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), is pleased to announce that wagamama, a chain of award-winning pan-asian inspired noodle restaurants, is implementing an extensive range of MICROS products. The product suite wagamama is deploying includes MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Series (RES), mymicros.net, Mobile MICROS, and the newest addition to the MICROS portfolio, myCentral -- a web-based application that empowers enterprises to extend their business beyond the four walls of the restaurant by allowing customers to place orders via the Internet or a centralized call center.

LONDON, December 4 /PRNewswire/ --

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After a prolific 2008, hosting her Classic FM weekend breakfast show, presenting Last Choir Standing on BBC 1 and reporting for CNN, Myleene Klass announces a brand new role - as Pantene Pro V's global ambassador.

2009 promises to be even more exciting. As well as adding the prestigious position of Ten Years Younger host to her impressive CV, Myleene stars in Pantene's stunning new advertising campaign for the launch of its Volume and Body range.