ReleaseWire

Happy Planet has come up with delicious, organic and natural, 0% from concentrate Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade. The two new thirst-quenchers are available in stores now until October 1, 2011.

The Vietnamese government has been lauded by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) for the steps they have taken to encourage foreign private investment in the nation's forestry sector.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received the 2011 Communicator Award for a video produced in-house for United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Women’s Leadership Council. The video, which captured the journey of girls ages 11 through 15 who received scholarships from the United Way to attend the Discover the Leader in You camp sponsored by United Way, Girl Scouts, Meredith College and Peace College, and was made possible by Bayer CropScience, an MMI client and supporter of the event.

Customer Experience Measurement Firm President Receives Committee Contributor Of The Year Award

Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC, a technology consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology transfer services, has announced that NASA’s Glenn Research Center has asked Fuentek to seek companies to license an advanced copolymer gel electrolyte that enhances the performance and safety of lithium ion batteries.

Single professionals of all ages are invited to celebrate America’s birthday on Saturday, July 2, 2011, 8pm-Midnight, at the W Hotel, 8200 Gateway Blvd, Newark CA 94560.

Managing Partner Of Retirement Investment Strategies Discusses Newly Authored Book For Financial Retirement Success

Crop Science Company’s Biology Lab Helps More Than 50 Percent Of Students Pass Biology In 2011

The Chef’s Academy, the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 108-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 30 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that Ashley N. Hanslits has been named an admissions representative for the school’s North Carolina presence. In this position, Hanslits provides students with information about The Chef’s Academy, including classes, schedules and tuition. She guides students through their decision to enroll in the institute and counsels them through issues that may hinder their participation in the program.

ESCATEC, the EMS innovator, has been appointed as one of the two Atmel Design Partners for touch sensing technology in Europe.

Opera has long held a reputation of being entertainment for the privileged few. However, research by leading theatre tickets comparison website SeatChoice.com has found that whilst Tickets for ‘Tosca’, at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, top their ticket price league table with a maximum face value of £219.50, standing tickets for ‘Don Giovanni’ at the Soho Theatre are available for just £10.00 for under 26’s.

Cherry Bekaert & Holland teams up with Business North Carolina to launch the NC Mid-Market FAST 40

June 19 Holiday Brunch Features Special Breakfast Items In Addition To Regular Brunch Menu

Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties Strategic Development Director Honored By Triangle Business Journal

Social Media Expert Glenn Raines Explains How to Promote your Company through LinkedIn and Other Social Media Channels.

Zevrix Solutions announces Deliver Express 2.1.4, an update to its automated solution to send and share files across the Internet and local networks. Deliver Express processes files automatically from hot folders and supports FTP, MobileMe and other services. The software can run totally unattended and offers e-mail notifications, multi-destination delivery, file encryption and more. The new version lets users view passwords in clear text and addresses some performance and stability issues.

AARP Members Can Purchase AARP Endorsed Life Insurance And Fixed Annuities Through Local Insurer

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that sales consultant Shannon Wilson-Chandler has received the Professional Builder magazine’s 40 Under 40 Residential Construction Award. Wilson-Chandler will be featured in the June 2011 issue of Professional Builder, a magazine that serves the nation’s home building community. The award recognizes and honors the brightest and most promising young “hotshots” in the home building and remodeling markets. Recipients are selected based on dedication and leadership skills, inventiveness, community involvement, and significant career milestones and recognitions. Each award winner displays immense potential for future endeavors in the home building and remodeling markets.

The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia has urged the government to rethink its controversial ban on mortgage exit fees after the Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures showing competition was further drying up in the crucial financial sector.

People put a lot of time, work, and money in the house they live in; there’s no question about that.

Sid Mitchener, partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Katie Curtis has joined the firm as a candidate sourcer to support Vaco in searches and placements. Curtis is a 2009 graduate of Elon University in Music and Theatre. In addition to her professional career, Curtis is an active member of Global Health Outreach, an organization whose international efforts reach out to those who rarely, if ever, have access to medical or dental health services, and she will be travelling to El Salvador this summer as a representative.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the company has opened its newest consultation facility in Albuquerque. John Spallino, M.D., a Laser Spine Institute board-certified physician, will consult with potential spinal patients to determine whether endoscopic spine surgery is the most effective solution in addressing their chronic back and neck pain, and guide them in arranging the next steps for appropriate treatment. The new facility is located at 8801 Horizon Blvd., Suite 310.

Cobridge Communications (cobridge.net), announces today that the company has recently “adopted” Benton Middle School in Benton, Ark., as part of a Box Tops for Education campaign supported by Avery Dennison and Regency Office Products (regencyofficeproducts.com).

Business Owners And Managers Invited To View Lenovo Products, Enter Raffle For $500 Gift Certificate

Zevrix Solutions announces Package Central 1.2, a compatibility update to its file packaging workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Originally developed for a major publisher in the United States, the software automates InDesign packaging by processing files from hotfolders. Package Central offloads file packaging to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the collecting process. The new version introduces support for Adobe InDesign CS5.5.