BOSTON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ Collaborating on a special video project helped Beth Lowell generate a new passion for her family's philanthropic legacy -- and provided the 23-year-old Brookline resident with some insights regarding her own future.

SOMERSET, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ TeamStaff, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSTF), a national provider of healthcare and administrative staffing services, today announced that the Company has completed an in-depth strategic review of its businesses in light of recent economic conditions, trends in government spending, and changing dynamics in the healthcare market. The analysis was performed by a newly formed strategic planning committee of the board of directors and the executive management team led by Rick J. Filippelli, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and with the assistance of two management consulting firms. Each business unit of the Company was evaluated for their future prospects, and various initiatives to achieve sustainable earnings growth were considered. Based on this review, it was concluded that the interests of the shareholders would be best served by focusing the Company's resources on the development and expansion of the Company's core government staffing subsidiary, TeamStaff Government Solutions.

SEATTLE, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Mantra Venture Group Ltd. ('Mantra', OTCBB: MVTG, FSE: 5MV) is pleased to announce a project to further develop its Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide (ERC) technology with input from 3M.

Temecula, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTD) today reported an increase in total revenues of 58 percent for the three-month period ended September 30, 2009 due largely to the acquisition of Winnercomm Inc.

Special Deals Offered by STA Travel and V Australia; Students Can Travel and Work in Australia for Up to One Year LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Special Deals Offered by STA Travel and V Australia; Students Can Travel and Work in Australia for Up to One Year

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTR) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Optimer reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2009 of $9.4 million, or $0.28 per share, which was in line with the Company's expectations. This compares to a net loss for the third quarter of 2008 of $9.2 million, or $0.31 per share. Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2009 were $7.2 million, compared to $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2008. The decrease was primarily due to the completion of the Pruvel(TM)(prulifloxacin) Phase 3 trials. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in expenses to prepare regulatory filings related to fidaxomicin and Pruvel.

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ SofTechnics, the premier provider of mobile price and inventory management solutions for the retail sector, is pleased to announce the general availability of ChainTrack.HQ version 4.2. This release constitutes the most comprehensive toolset for Master Data Management available to grocery retailers.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Clarient, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLRT), a premier anatomic pathology and molecular testing services resource for pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutical industry, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Results included a 13 percent increase in net revenues for the third quarter of 2009 as compared to the third quarter of 2008. Third quarter net revenue was $21.4 million, compared to $19.0 million for the same period in 2008. Net revenue for this year's first nine months was $68.3 million, a 32 percent increase over the prior year period.