LONDON, January 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Innovative Scanner Offers Schools Versatile, Cost-Effective, High- Quality Data Capture and Imaging Technology

Today at BETT 2008, Pearson previewed the first desktop model scanner combining high-speed, full-color document imaging technology with the proven data capture capabilities of grayscale mark recognition. The new iNSIGHT 30(TM) is designed to support education scanning applications such as testing, attendance, grading, surveys, student portfolios, personnel records and back office file conversions. To develop this innovative scanner, Pearson applied its more than 50 years of unique engineering, forms design, applications development and customer support experience.

PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, January 9 /PRNewswire/ --

- Report Draws On Strategic Intelligence and Competitive Analysis Information From Newport Horizon Global(TM)

Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, has released the first issue of Movers and Shakers. This newest report in the Pharma Matters series analyzes the U.S. generics market from July to September 2007, profiles some of the companies breaking into the market, and highlights molecule patents currently being challenged.

WASHINGTON, January 9 /PRNewswire/ --

The Academic Alliance Foundation announces the publishing of Global HIV/AIDS Medicine, the first medical textbook aimed at a comprehensive approach to the management of HIV/AIDS as a global problem. The book reflects a changing landscape in HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, with particular emphasis on the realities of HIV/AIDS in resource limited settings.

"On behalf of each of the editors, we hope this textbook is of great value to clinicians, scientists, and epidemiologists throughout the world who are involved in the battle against HIV/AIDS," said Dr. Warner Greene, President of the Academic Alliance Foundation.

LAS VEGAS, January 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- Headsets Feature EarClick Technology in Multimedia and Communication Earbuds for Maximum Comfort and Versatility

SANTA CLARA, California, January 8 /PRNewswire/ --

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: MRVL) a leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today announced that the Company is completing the planned transition of several mobile products to its customary fabrication facilities from Intel manufacturing operations. Upon completion of this transition all of Marvell's communication processors will be manufactured utilizing the Company's standard fabrication partners.

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MCKINNEY, Texas, January 8 /PRNewswire/ --

Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK) will release Fourth Quarter 2007 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. In conjunction with Torchmark's Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Release, you are invited to listen to a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. At that time a copy of the Company's Q4-2007 earnings press release and other financial and statistical information about the quarter will be available on the Company's website at http://www.torchmarkcorp.com on the Investor Relations page.