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Oki Electric Develops Heat Radiation Material, X CooL; Reduces Heat by 40% in Sealed Equipment.

Mar 28, 2005 ... TOKYO -- Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6703) today announced the development of a light and elastic heat radiation material, X CooL(TM), which reduces 40% of the heat generated from electronic equipment during operation. This is enabled without using a cool fan or pressuring ...

Fair Grounds Concludes 133rd Season With Handle Increases.

Mar 28, 2005 ... NEW ORLEANS -- Fair Grounds Race Course concluded its 133rd season of racing, and its first under the ownership of Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) ("CDI"), today with its first increases in average all-sources and on-track wagering in four years. In the 82-day meet, ...

Best Foot Forward.

Mar 28, 2005 ... Walking should be a regular part of your daily life. Dr. Lloyd Smith, President of the American Podiatric Medical Association says walking is about wellness. In fact, a regular walking program can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure and risk for heart diseases and diabetes. ...

You'll Never 'Guess Who'.

Mar 28, 2005 ... King of comedy Bernie Mac is back in action with his new movie "Guess Who." Mac plays Percy Jones, a loving father who isn't happy when he meets his daughter's new caucasian boyfriend Simon, played by Ashton Kutcher. Radio News Feature You can reach the story ...

Extended Warranties - a Smart Investment or a Waste of Time?

Mar 28, 2005 ... If you're buying a used car, there are many costs and expenses to consider. One way to protect against the cost of future repairs and provide peace-of-mind is the purchase of an extended warranty. But how do you know if you need one? Radio News Feature You can reach the story ...

Rich Oehler, Renowned Microprocessor and Multi-Processing Systems Architect, Joins AMD as Corporate Fellow.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE:AMD) --Oehler, former IBM Fellow and chief technology officer (CTO) at Newisys, will focus on increasing the alignment of AMD's enterprise-class computing strategies with the needs of the Fortune 1000 AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced today that ...

Dr. Reddy's and ICICI Venture Announce USD 56 Million-Partnership for the Commercialization of ANDAs.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HYDERABAD & MUMBAI, India -- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories --Dr. Reddy's unique initiative to partner with India's largest private equity investor for pipeline expansion for the U.S. Generics market --Dr. Reddy's to leverage global scale and infrastructure for pipeline ...

Wyn Developments Inc.: Working Interest Earned.

Mar 28, 2005 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Board of Directors of Wyn Developments Inc (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:WL)(PINK SHEETS:WYDPF) wishes to announce that it has received notice on March 23, 2005 that the Company has now earned its 15% working interest in 13 sections (13 square miles) ...

OmniVision Broadens Role in Imaging Industry Through Acquisition of CDM Optics, Inc.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:OVTI), one of the world's leading suppliers of CMOS image sensors, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding securities of CDM Optics, Inc. ("CDM"). CDM, a privately held Boulder, ...

SunGard Data Systems to Be Acquired by Private Equity Group for $36 Per Share or Approximately $11.3 Billion.

Mar 28, 2005 ... WAYNE, Pa. & NEW YORK -- SunGard --Silver Lake Partners, Bain Capital, The Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., Providence Equity Partners and Texas Pacific Group Work as Partners to Complete Buyout --Transaction ...

Largest OSB Mill in North America on Track for Startup Fall 2005, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). The largest oriented strand board (OSB) mill in North America, and possibly in the world, is on track to produce its first board in September 2005. For details on this ...

Insite Vision to Hold 2004 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results Conference Call on March 31.

Mar 28, 2005 ... ALAMEDA, Calif. -- InSite Vision Incorporated (AMEX:ISV) - an ophthalmic therapeutics, diagnostics and drug-delivery company - today announced that the Company will release 2004 fourth quarter and year end financial results before market open on Thursday, March 31, 2005. S. Kumar ...

Harris County Petrochemical Industry Takes the Lead in the Houston/Galveston Non-Attainment Zone in Reducing HRVOC Emissions, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Since our last report on the HRVOC emissions reduction program in Texas, two important changes have occurred. First, in December 2004, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ...

Plumtree Software Introduces Analytics Server for Real-Time Portal Activity Monitoring.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- New Server Product Demonstrates Plumtree's Continued Market Innovation and Leadership and Helps Customers Achieve Increased ROI on Sophisticated Portal Deployments Plumtree Software (Nasdaq:PLUM) today announced the general availability of Plumtree Analytics ...

Red Horse Entertainment Corporation Reaches Agreement to Acquire Silverstrand International Holdings Limited.

Mar 28, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- Red Horse Entertainment Corporation (OTCBB:RHRS) has entered into an agreement with Silverstrand International Holdings Limited and its stockholders to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Silverstrand for 10,102,333 shares of Red Horse common voting stock, par ...

CyberAds Signs Consultant to Management Team; Former NFL Star to Help Build Distribution Network.

Mar 28, 2005 ... TORRANCE, Calif. -- CyberAds Inc. (OTCBB:CYAD) announced today that it has reached a consulting agreement with Jeff Criswell, Kansas City businessman and 12 year NFL standout. Criswell will be reporting directly to CyberAds CEO Walt Tatum and working with the CyberNetwork's sales team to ...

McCay Tool Begins Construction on New Missouri Plant, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). McCay Tool & Engineering Company, a privately owned manufacturer of aircraft parts and ground support systems equipment, is about to begin construction on a new manufacturing ...

Drilling Commences on Hycarbex-American Energy, Inc. Haseeb No. 1 in Pakistan.

Mar 28, 2005 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- The American Energy Group, Ltd. (OTCBB: AEGG) announced today that Drilling commenced on Friday, March 25, 2005, on Hycarbex-American Energy, Inc.'s Haseeb No. 1 well in the Republic of Pakistan Yasin Block (2768-7). The American Energy Group, Ltd. owns an 18% gross ...

Sales Veteran Mark Essa Promoted to Business Wire's Los Angeles Regional Manager.

Mar 28, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- Mark Essa has been named Business Wire's Los Angeles regional manager, a position that entrusts the 13-year-veteran with supervisory sales, administrative and operational responsibilities for one of the company's "core" offices in terms of copy volume and revenues. ...

Dino Caporossi Joins EVE as Vice President of Corporate Marketing; EVE Strengthens Marketing-Related Activities With Industry Veteran.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & PALAISEAU, France -- Dino Caporossi today joined hardware-assisted verification specialist Emulation and Verification Engineering (EVE) as vice president of corporate marketing. "EVE is enjoying a significant momentum, and we are now strengthening our ...

Forty-year Monopolistic ``LEGO-Doctrine'' Ruling Reversed as Best-Lock Europe LTD Wins Patent and Trademark Case.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SUMMERLAND, British Columbia -- Best-Lock Construction Toys announces a decision of the German Patent and Trademark Office canceling a 2x4 stud block design trademark registration in the name of an affiliate of the Lego group of companies. The decision follows the announcement that ...

Loring Ward Fourth Quarter and Year End Results Conference Call.

Mar 28, 2005 ... WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Donald J. Herrema, President and Chief Executive Officer of Loring Ward International Ltd. invites you to join him in a conference call on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended ...

Natural Health Trends Corp. Announces Lexxus Subsidiary Accepted as Member in Direct Selling Association in USA.

Mar 28, 2005 ... DALLAS -- Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ NMS: BHIP), an international direct-selling company, announced today that its Lexxus subsidiary has been accepted for membership into the Direct Selling Association (DSA) in the USA. The DSA, www.dsa.org, is the national trade ...

Yankee Candle Names Bruce H. Besanko as Chief Financial Officer.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. ("Yankee Candle" or the "Company") (NYSE:YCC), the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, today announced that Bruce H. Besanko has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance ...

Zacks.com Announces that Dr. Melvin Pasternak Highlights the Following Stocks: Goodrich, Metal Management and Burlington Northern.

Mar 28, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Dr. Melvin Pasternak, editor of the StreetAuthority Swing Trader newsletter, explains that the S&P is struggling to stay above a zone of key support. Find out what that zone is and why it is important. Then read about Goodrich (NYSE:GR), Metal Management (NASDAQ:MTLM), and ...

Zacks.com Announces that Bernie Schaeffer Highlights the Following Stocks: MBNA, Energizer Holdings, Exxon Mobil Corporation and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

Mar 28, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- Bernie Schaeffer, editor of Schaeffer's Daily Bulletin newsletter, explains that the consumer price index increase supported the Fed's muted warning of inflation. Benefit from this expert's analysis and read about MBNA (NYSE:KRB), Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ENR), Exxon Mobil ...

Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports and Original Productions Rev Up to Create Major TV Programming Venture; First Projects to Focus on Explosive World of Monster Trucks Family Entertainment.

Mar 28, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES & AURORA, Ill. -- At a time when powerful, adrenaline-charged motor sports are exploding in popularity around the world, the premier producer and promoter of specialized motor sports events -- Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports -- joins forces with one of the most ...

Portfolio Strategist Legend, Abby Joseph Cohen, to Moderate Panel Assessing Milestone for Women; Conservative Movement Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary of Women's Ordination.

Mar 28, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- Abby Joseph Cohen, Chief U.S. Portfolio Strategist at Goldman, Sachs & Co., will moderate a panel discussion analyzing the impact of women rabbis on American Jewish life at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at The Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway (at 122nd Street), New ...

Digital Lifestyles Group Selected as the Official Consumer Electronics Company of Nickelodeon's 18th Annual Kids' Choice Awards.

Mar 28, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- - hip-e playme Chosen as Exclusive Celebrity Gift and hip-e node to Be Demoed in the Backstage Creations Celebrity Talent Retreat Digital Lifestyles Group, Inc. (OTCBB:DLFG), the creators of hip-e(TM) -- the world's first all-in-one lifestyle computer ...

Clear Channel Online Music & Radio Gets Stripped.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel (NYSE:CCU) --Signature, In-Studio Performance Series Lets Artists Redefine, Rearrange, Connect; First Up: Rob Thomas, John Legend, Gavin DeGraw, Jesse McCartney --Exclusive Series Will Be Branded As and Driven By Support of More than 1000 ...

Hyperion Names Dean Drougas Chief Information Officer.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Hyperion (Nasdaq:HYSL), the global leader in Business Performance Management software, today announced that Dean Drougas has been appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the company. Drougas brings more than 20 years of technology industry ...

Selznick Joins Bridger Commercial Funding as Midwest Vice President.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Bridger Commercial Funding announced today that David Selznick has joined the company as Vice President and will head its Midwest relationship management efforts, based in Chicago. Selznick will spearhead Bridger's ongoing CMBS loan production partnership with banks in 10 ...

Corixa to Present at Lehman Brothers Global Healthcare Conference.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SEATTLE -- Corixa Corporation's (Nasdaq:CRXA) chief financial officer, Michelle Burris, will provide an overview of the company and its current initiatives at the Lehman Brothers Eighth Annual Global Healthcare Conference to be held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida ....

StoneMor Partners L.P. Announces 2004 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results.

Mar 28, 2005 ... BRISTOL, Pa. -- StoneMor Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:STON) today announced its operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. On September 20, 2004, the business of Cornerstone Family Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries was contributed to StoneMor Partners L.P. in ...

Greg Manning Auctions Acquires Fournier Archives; Company Strengthens Philatelic Inventory to Be Sold Worldwide.

Mar 28, 2005 ... WEST CALDWELL, N.J. -- Greg Manning Auctions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMAI) announced today it has acquired the Fournier Archives, which contain an inventory of previously unavailable philatelic material printed between 1966-1991 from a total of 40 countries worldwide, for approximately $6 million. ...

Eighty-Five Percent of Small Businesses Expect to Grow, According to the OPEN Small Business Network 2005 Semi-Annual Monitor from American Express.

Mar 28, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- Two-Thirds of Respondents Plan to Make Capital Investments This Year; Nearly Two-Thirds of Women Respondents Tap Business Mentors for Strategic Guidance Small business optimism has risen sharply, according to the OPEN Small Business Network(SM) 2005 Semi-Annual ...

Xirrus Introduces Next-Generation Wireless LAN Array Delivering Gigabit-class Capacity Over Extended Coverage Areas.

Mar 28, 2005 ... WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- In conjunction with the company's formal launch, Xirrus, Inc. is announcing the availability of the Wireless LAN Array, a complete, next-generation solution for enterprise Wi-Fi networks. The WLAN Array integrates the functionality of a WLAN switch and up to 16 ...

German Nuclear Phase-Out Creates Major New Coal and Gas-Fired Power Investment Opportunities, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Towards the end of February, Harry Roels, CEO of German power utility RWE (XETRA:RWE) (Essen, Germany), said that the company would invest $16 billion in German electricity ...

NovaMed To Retain Ambulatory Surgery Center in Kansas.

Mar 28, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- NovaMed, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVA) today announced that it has successfully completed the buy-out of an option to purchase its 51% interest in the Overland Park Eye Surgery Center located in Overland Park, Kansas from its two physician-partners in this center. As previously ...

Xirrus, Inc. Re-Architects Enterprise Wireless LAN Market With Gigabit-Class Solution; Proven Team Delivers ``Wireless LAN Array''; Maximizes Coverage and Capacity While Reducing Cost.

Mar 28, 2005 ... WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Reuniting a proven leadership team, Xirrus, Inc. announced the availability of the next-generation enterprise Wi-Fi(TM) architecture -- the Wireless LAN Array (see related announcement, "Xirrus Introduces Next-Generation Wireless LAN Array"). Drawing upon the ...

The Rooster Group Named ``Supplier of the Year'' by Lowe's.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SAN ANTONIO -- The Rooster(R) Group (Rooster(R)), manufacturer and distributor of American Work Products(TM) (AWP(R)) work gear, announced today it has earned Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Supplier of the Year Award for 2004 in the Tools category. Lowe's, the 10th largest ...

Cover-All Technologies Inc. Reports Profitable Year-end and Fourth Quarter 2004 Operating Results.

Mar 28, 2005 ... FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Cover-All Technologies Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: COVR.OB), a Delaware corporation ("Cover-All" or the "Company"), today announced revenues and earnings from operations for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2004. Net income increased more than 95% and ...

Settlement Proceeds Received under Settlement Agreement in InfoSpace Derivative Case, Section 16b Case, and Certain Related Cases Brought by the Jains.

Mar 28, 2005 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq:INSP) today announced that final settlement has been obtained and settlement proceeds of approximately $83 million plus accrued interest have been received by the company pursuant to the combined Settlement Agreement described in its release dated ...

MegaPath Networks Announces 2004 Results; Key Appointments Named to Sustain Momentum in Wake of Strong Fiscal Year.

Mar 28, 2005 ... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- MegaPath Networks, a leading provider of secure access and managed network solutions, today announced record financial results for 2004. In addition, the company has realigned its organization into business units to take advantage of accelerating growth in MegaPath's ...

IVAX to Commercialize Pediatrix's Newborn Screening Technology in Latin America.

Mar 28, 2005 ... MIAMI -- IVAX Corporation (AMEX:IVX) (LSE:IVX.L) (WSE:IVX) announced today it has entered into a strategic alliance with Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE:PDX) to distribute the proprietary StepOne(TM) Newborn Screening Program developed by Pediatrix's subsidiary, Pediatrix(TM) ...

Leading Mortgage Lender to Offer Financial Security to California Seniors; Reverse Mortgage of America Opens to Serve Growing Number of Seniors.

Mar 28, 2005 ... NIPOMO, Calif. -- A well-established pioneer of the reverse mortgage program, Reverse Mortgage of America, today announces the opening of offices here in California. With a physical office in Nipomo, reverse mortgage specialists will offer senior homeowners throughout the state an ...

Leading Mortgage Lender to Offer Financial Security to Seniors; Reverse Mortgage of America Opens Utah Office.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- A well-established pioneer of the reverse mortgage program, Reverse Mortgage of America, today announces the official opening of offices here in Utah. Reverse mortgage specialists will offer senior homeowners throughout the state an increasingly popular solution for ...

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Announces Federal Court Ruling for Pokagon Casino.

Mar 28, 2005 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:LACO) announced today that Federal District Court Judge James Robertson has ruled in favor of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians by dismissing the last remaining issue filed in the lawsuit by Taxpayers of Michigan Against Casinos ...

Schiavo Case Called 'Avoidable' and 'A Triple Tragedy' by End of Life Expert from Dying to Live Seminars.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SEATTLE -- Steve Michaels, founder of Dying to Live Seminars(TM), stated the Terri Schiavo case was a completely avoidable situation and a triple tragedy encompassing her parents, her husband and Terri herself. Michaels, who teaches people how to deal with the inevitable, sees Schiavo's ...

Meade Instruments Updates Guidance for Fiscal 2005.

Mar 28, 2005 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Meade Instruments Corp. (Nasdaq:MEAD) now estimates that fiscal 2005 net revenues will be approximately $112 million, with a net loss, excluding ESOP expense, of between ($0.04) and ($0.06) per share. The Company, whose fiscal year ended on February 28, had ...

American Tower Plans Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

Mar 28, 2005 ... BOSTON -- American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that the press announcement of its fourth quarter and full year 2004 results is scheduled to be released to the news services at 6:00 a.m. EST on March 30, 2005. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss fourth ...

Spirit Finance Declares First Quarter Dividend.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Spirit Finance Corporation (NYSE:SFC), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on single tenant, operationally essential real estate, has declared a cash dividend of $0.19 per common share for the first quarter ending March 31, 2005. The dividend is payable April ...

Tractor Supply Selects General Contractor for New Midwest Distribution Center, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated Houston, Texas). The number one tractor supply company in the U.S., Tractor Supply Company, has selected a general contractor for its new Midwest distribution center. For details on this ...

The Largest U.S. Fossil Fuel Power Station, Located in Fort Bend County, Texas, Keeps Pace with Air Quality Environmental Regulations, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston, Texas). Texas Genco Holdings Inc. (Houston, Texas), a new private wholesale energy producer, is keeping its W. A. Parish Power Station in Thompsons, Fort Bend County, Texas, in line with Clean Air ...

Dyax Provides Update on DX-88 Development for Hereditary Angioedema; Advances Subcutaneous Route of Administration.

Mar 28, 2005 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Dyax Corp. (Nasdaq: DYAX) today reported on the status of its clinical development program for DX-88 in hereditary angioedema (HAE), which is in a joint venture with Genzyme Corporation. Following on positive preclinical study results, Dyax is advancing DX-88 into a ...

Targretin Fails to Meet Primary or Secondary Endpoints in Pivotal Trials for Front-Line Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq:LGND) announced today that its two pivotal Phase III studies of Targretin(R) (bexarotene) capsules in front-line combination therapy with standard chemotherapy to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) did not meet their ...

Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Mobile Video Services on Tuesday, March 29, 2005.

Mar 28, 2005 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Frost & Sullivan (http://www.wireless.frost.com) will host a conference call Tuesday, March 29, 2005, 3:00 pm EST to provide industry participants an overview of the recently published study focusing on Mobile Video Services. "The Mobile Video Services ...

In Renewable Energy Portfolios Biomass is #1, US Govt Confirms Barrons Features Green Energy Resources 2nd Consecutive Week.

Mar 28, 2005 ... HUNTINGTON, N.Y. -- Green Energy Resources (PINK SHEETS: GRGR) citing the US Energy Information Agency, ( EIA ) confirms biomass is the number one renewable energy in the world. Wood biomass comprises 48% of all current renewable energy and is the 4th largest energy after oil, gas, and ...

Largo Vista Group Signs 1.5B Oil Contract.

Mar 28, 2005 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Largo Vista Group, Ltd. (OTCBB:LGOV) announced today that negotiations with Shanghai Offshore Oil Group (HK) Co., Ltd. have resulted in a signed contract (No. MZ07976). The contract is for 6,690,000 metric tons of fuel oil to be delivered within a 37-month period ...

The Asia Tigers Fund, Inc. Announces Commencement Date of Quarterly Repurchase Offer.

Mar 28, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- The Asia Tigers Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") announced that this quarter's repurchase offer of up to 5% of its outstanding common stock commenced on Thursday, March 24, 2005 and will terminate on Friday, April 15, 2005. In April 2002, stockholders of the Fund voted to adopt an ...

AmerisourceBergen Expects Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $3.10 to $3.50 for FY 2005 and $0.75 to $0.85 for the March Quarter.

Mar 28, 2005 ... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- Cash Flow from Operations Expected to Increase to About $1 Billion in FY 2005 AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC), a leading pharmaceutical services company, today lowered its fiscal year 2005 estimate for diluted earnings per share from continuing ...

OSRAM Announces New Pictiva Graphic Display Products and Enhancements; New Solutions Target Consumer and Communications Applications.

Mar 28, 2005 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- OSRAM Opto Semiconductors continues to roll out expansion plans for its Pictiva(TM) line of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) graphic display products by today introducing two new Pictiva solutions designed for the consumer and communications markets. New products ...

Dyax to Present at CIBC's Biotechnology & Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference.

Mar 28, 2005 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Dyax Corp. (Nasdaq:DYAX), a developer of novel biotherapeutics for unmet medical needs, announced today that Henry E. Blair, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dyax, will present at CIBC's Annual Biotechnology & Specialty Pharmaceuticals Conference, ...

Actis Design Delivers New Release of Static C++ Code Analyzer for SystemC 2.1; AccurateC Analyzes SystemC Code Before Compilation, Simulation, Synthesis.

Mar 28, 2005 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Actis Design, LLC, today began shipping the latest version of its static C++ code analyzer for SystemC, the first software tool used in the SystemC code development flow. Where previous versions were used post compilation, AccurateC(TM) Release 2.4 now analyzes ...

Kansas State University to Evaluate Advanced ID's Technology as a Solution for Livestock Identification.

Mar 28, 2005 ... CALGARY, Alberta -- Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB:AIDO), a complete solutions provider in the radio frequency identification (RFID) animal tracking and traceability market, provided its ultra high frequency (UHF) technology to Kansas State University's new Animal Identification Knowledge ...