Business Wire back issues from Monday, August 1:
Statement from Police Commissioner Rick J. Caruso on Last Night's Gang Shooting.
Aug 01, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- The following is a statement from Los Angeles Police Commissioner Rick J. Caruso: "Last night's shooting of Loli Castaneda, a fine young man with a promising future who aspired to join the LAPD, in a Los Angeles supermarket parking lot, is a shocking and ...
New Facilities Expand Intematix' Capacity for Patent-Backed Phosphor Production and Nano-Materials R&D.
Aug 01, 2005 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- In response to rising demand for phosphors driven by solid state lighting and other industries, global merchant phosphor provider and materials discovery experts, Intematix Corporation, today announced the relocation of their corporate facilities to Fremont, California. ...
Imagine 2005 Charity Wine Auction at Chalk Hill Winery Raises $2.5 Million for Sonoma and Russian Beneficiaries; Joe Montana is Top Bidder With Rolls-Royce Purchase.
Aug 01, 2005 ... HEALDSBURG, Calif. -- The Imagine 2005 benefit, one of the country's top charity wine auctions, more than doubled its previous year's take with over $2.5 million dollars raised on Saturday, July 30. Held at Fred and Peggy Furth's Chalk Hill Winery Estate, the exciting afternoon included a ...
Demand Response Relieves New York and New England Grid Emergencies.
Aug 01, 2005 ... BOSTON -- On Wednesday, July 27, with temperatures and humidity levels soaring across the Northeast, electric demand in both New York and New England threatened to outstrip supply and cause a blackout. Due to the severity of the situation, both regional grid operators, the New York ...
Common C-Section Method Leads to Unnecessary Scars, Stanford Study Finds.
Aug 01, 2005 ... STANFORD, Calif. -- A controversial surgical procedure that has lost favor among medical professionals may benefit women who have had caesarean sections. So say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, who have found that closing the parietal peritoneum, a multi-layered ...
IIJ, IIJ-Tech, and HP Japan Form Alliance to Deliver RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Tag) Platform; Commercialization of the RFID Platform for Intercompany and International Logistics Using the Internet for Global, Real-time SCM.
Aug 01, 2005 ... TOKYO -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ; headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; president and CEO: Koichi Suzuki), IIJ Technology Inc. (IIJ-Tech; headquarters: Chiyoda-ku; Tokyo; president and CEO: Ryosuke Ariga), and Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd. (HP Japan; headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; ...
AMD Introduces The AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 3800+ in Time for Holiday Retail Shoppers.
Aug 01, 2005 ... AMD Broadens Highly Successful AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Family of Processors to Offer Exceptional Performance to Mainstream Consumers <Pre> WHAT: AMD is leading the industry by delivering the benefits of client dual-core technology to a broader mainstream ...
Intel Drives Growth Through Localized Computing Solutions; Reinforcing Commitment to Worldwide Channel.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Intel Corporation has opened four platform definition centers around the world to define locally relevant computing solutions based on Intel technology. These definition centers will identify environmental considerations and marketplace requirements specific to each ...
Troy Resources NL: Report on Activities for the Quarter Ended 30 June 2005.
Aug 01, 2005 ... WEST PERTH, Western Australia -- Troy Resources NL (ASX:TRY)(FRANKFURT:TRW) - HIGHLIGHTS PRODUCTION - Sertao Project (Troy 70%) in Brazil treated 24,360 tonnes of ore at 19.53g/t Au to produce 14,448oz of gold at a cash cost of A$ 141 per ounce (US$ ...
Voxeo Introduces VoiceCenter 6; New Upgrade Includes Comprehensive MRCP Proxy Server, CCXML 1.0 SIP Proxy Server, Certified VoiceXML 2.0 with 2.1 Extensions, CallXML 3.0, ENUM Routing, and More.
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- Voxeo Corporation, the leading provider of standards-based Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platforms and hosting, announced today the sixth generation of its award winning VoiceCenter IVR platform. VoiceCenter 6 enables enterprises to reduce costs, increase ...
Genesys Conferencing to Organize a Web Conference Regarding Q2 2005 Earnings.
Aug 01, 2005 ... RESTON, Va. & MONTPELLIER, France -- Genesys Conferencing (Euronext Eurolist:FR0004270270) (NASDAQ:GNSY), a global multimedia conferencing service leader, will hold a web conference on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time or 5:30 p.m. Central European Time regarding ...
Cytori Therapeutics to Webcast Second Quarter and Six Months Financial Results on August 15, 2005.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO -- Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. (Frankfurt:XMP) announced today it will release financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005 on Monday, August 15, 2005 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) or 3:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST) ....
Business Objects Customer Honored for Use of Business Intelligence to Drive Down Costs and Improve Health-Care Quality.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & PARIS -- Shands HealthCare Sees 1300 Percent Return on Investment, Nucleus Research and CIO Decisions 2005 Technology ROI Award Winner Nucleus Research and CIO Decisions magazine have named Shands HealthCare as a winner of a 2005 Technology ROI Award in ...
Teva Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results.
Aug 01, 2005 ... JERUSALEM -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.: <Pre> Second Quarter 2005 Highlights-------------------------------- -- Net Income $241 million, up 5 % -- Net Sales $1.23 billion, up 4 % -- Copaxone(R) (in ...
Khronos Group Releases OpenVG 1.0 Specification for Accelerated 2D Vector Graphics; Open, Royalty-Free, Cross-Platform API Enables Hardware Acceleration for Vector Graphics Libraries Such as SVG and Flash -- an Industry First.
Aug 01, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- The Khronos(TM) Group is pleased to announce that it has ratified and publicly released the OpenVG(TM) 1.0 royalty-free, open standard for low-level 2D vector graphics. OpenVG enables hardware acceleration of libraries such as such as Flash and SVG, enabling high-quality, ...
Khronos Releases OpenGL ES 2.0 Specification Bringing Streamlined Shader Programming to Embedded Graphics; On-Time Delivery of Four OpenGL ES Specifications Also Provide Enhanced 3D in Fixed Function Hardware and Safety Critical Markets.
Aug 01, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- The Khronos(TM) Group announced today that it has unanimously ratified and publicly released the OpenGL(R) ES 2.0, OpenGL ES 1.1 Extension Pack, EGL(TM) 1.2 and OpenGL ES-SC 1.0 specifications; meeting the Khronos Group's commitment to provide updates to the industry-leading ...
SONY and NVIDIA Become Khronos Promoting Members; Khronos Group Strengthens Key Industry Representation to Ensure Khronos Media Standards Continue to Evolve to Meet the Needs of Embedded Markets.
Aug 01, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- The Khronos(TM) Group is pleased to announce that NVIDIA and Sony Computer Electronic Inc. (SCEI) have become Khronos Promoting Members, gaining a seat on the Board of Directors that direct Khronos activities. Khronos is also happy to announce that CoreLogic, GiQuila, ...
Khronos Announces New OpenSL ES Initiative for Low-level, Cross-platform Sound and Audio Acceleration.
Aug 01, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- Beatnik, Creative Labs, NVIDIA, QSound Labs and Sonaptic Join as Founders of the New Sound and Audio Working Group; Open Call for Industry Participation The Khronos(TM) Group is pleased to announce the formation of the new OpenSL ES(TM) (Open Sound Library for ...
COLLADA Joins Khronos Group to Create 3D Authoring Open Standard; Project Initiated by Sony Computer Entertainment for PLAYSTATION(R)3 is now Open for Participation by all Khronos Members; Encourages Strong Tool Chain for all OpenGL ES Platforms.
Aug 01, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES -- The Khronos(TM) Group is pleased to announce that the COLLADA(TM) project has elected to join Khronos to further their work as an open standard under Khronos' open participation process and royalty-free intellectual property (IP) framework. Initiated by Sony Computer ...
Espirito Santo Financial Group Announces the Results of its Insurance Subsidiaries for the 1st Semester of 2005.
Aug 01, 2005 ... LUXEMBOURG & PORTUGAL -- Espirito Santo Financial Group S.A. ("ESFG") (NYSE:ESF)(EURONEXT:ESF), announced today the un-audited results, according to IAS, of its insurance subsidiaries Companhia de Seguros Tranquilidade ("Tranquilidade") (non-life), Espirito Santo Seguros ("ES Seguros") ...
AVI BioPharma Announces 2005 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call.
Aug 01, 2005 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- AVI BioPharma Inc. (Nasdaq:AVII) today announced that the Company will hold a conference call to discuss 2005 second quarter financial results on Monday, August 8, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). Individuals interested in listening to ...
Research and Markets: Australian Automotive Intelligence Yearbook 2005.
Aug 01, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21682) has announced the addition of Australian Automotive Intelligence Yearbook 2005 to their offering. The new expanded 2005 edition of the AAI Yearbook builds on the success of previous ...
Research and Markets : GGI's Renowned MPD Seminar, Attended by More Than 5000 People across Three Continents Has Been Enhanced to Reflect the More Advanced State of Metrics Practice That Now Exists.
Aug 01, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21694) has announced the addition of Measuring Product Development (MPD) II Coursebook (S6) to their offering Here is a detailed description of the seminar itself, which the course book follows: ...
Research and Markets: Introducing Product Development Metrics Portfolios (S4).
Aug 01, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21695) has announced the addition of Product Development Metrics Portfolios (S4) to their offering. Here is a detailed description of the seminar itself, which the coursebook follows: ...
Aegis Therapeutics' Intravail(TM) Drug Delivery Technology Gaining Acceptance.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO -- Aegis Therapeutics today announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement for its patented Intravail(TM) drug delivery technology for application to several undisclosed pediatric therapeutics being developed by an unnamed partner focused on this area of medicine. In ...
PowderMed Manufactures a Vaccine Against H5N1 (Avian Influenza) for Clinical Development.
Aug 01, 2005 ... OXFORD, England -- PowderMed, the immunotherapeutics company focused on the development and manufacture of DNA-based vaccines for viral diseases and cancer, has announced that it has progressed its H5N1 Avian Influenza Vaccine programme into the final stages of preclinical development ....
Fried Frank Names Ten New Partners.
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that ten lawyers have been elected to the partnership of the firm. As of September 1, 2005, the new partners are Emil Buchman, Israel David, Michael B. de Leeuw, Michelle B. Gold, Gary L. Kaplan, Walid Khuri, J ....
Industrialinfo.com Enters Third Year of Expanded Premium Industry News Service.
Aug 01, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- In August 2002, Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas) began offering expanded industrial news coverage, providing readers with breaking industrial plant, project, trends, and analysis, across twelve industrial market segments. Today, ...
NCR Names Bill Nuti President and CEO.
Aug 01, 2005 ... DAYTON, Ohio -- NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) today announced that its board of directors has named William (Bill) Nuti to the posts of president and chief executive officer (CEO) of NCR, and elected him to the board of directors. The appointment takes effect on Aug. 8, 2005. Nuti ...
Jack of Clubs: Jack in the Box(R) Restaurants Debut Deli-icious Ultimate Club Sandwich.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO -- If you love the taste of a freshly made sandwich from the corner delicatessen, but don't dig salami dangling from the ceiling and three-day old potato salad, Jack in the Box(R) restaurants has the answer to your deli dilemma -- the Ultimate Club. A tasty twist on ...
Silicon Chip Fingerprint Sensors Come of Age; Market Poised for Tremendous Growth.
Aug 01, 2005 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- One of the biggest challenges facing silicon fingerprint sensor manufacturers is increasing pricing pressures. Despite falling prices, cell phone and PC manufacturers continue to pressure sensor manufacturers to reduce prices. New analysis from Frost & ...
FSV Powers Moneytree Cash Solution Stored-Value Program Launch.
Aug 01, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- FSV Payment Systems (FSV) announced today the chain-wide launch of an innovative stored-value customer-loyalty card program for check-cashing giant Moneytree, Inc. The Cash Solution(TM) card will be offered to all Moneytree(R) patrons, with no charge to obtain the basic card or ...
Accountability International's Patented Minitrax(TM) Solution Enhances Frozen Food Express Industries' Employee Productivity.
Aug 01, 2005 ... DALLAS -- Monitoring employee Internet usage was a concern without a viable solution for Mike Cleaver, CIO of Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. (FFE), until early 2004. He had researched filters and security measures such as Websense and SurfControl, but determined that these solutions ...
New Health Poll Results: Health Managers not Addressing Poor Performance.
Aug 01, 2005 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- A new national poll of health care workers indicates that more than half of physicians and two thirds of workers feel their supervisor does not deal well with poor performance. The national poll was conducted by Satisfaction Performance Research Center (SPR ...
HealthEquity(R) Creates HealthEquity Academy to Educate on HSAs.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Navigating the ins and outs of the health care system is about to get easier. HealthEquity(R) Inc., a pioneer and nationwide leader in health savings account (HSA) client and financial services, announced today the creation of a new educational program, HealthEquity ...
Industry Veteran R. Scott Greer Joins CombiMatrix as a Business Advisor.
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:CBMX)(Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that R. Scott Greer has joined CombiMatrix as an advisor. Mr. Greer is managing director of Numenor Ventures, LLC, a firm he formed to invest in and provide strategic advisory services to ...
Ontic Signs New Fuel Control License with Hamilton Sundstrand.
Aug 01, 2005 ... CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has been licensed by Hamilton Sundstrand to assume the manufacture and strategic support of their JFC25 Fuel Control. The latest agreement ...
NEC Fingerprint Technology Helps Indiana Communities Improve Safety for Citizens; South Bend, Fort Wayne Police Reaping Benefits of Regional Fingerprint Identification System.
Aug 01, 2005 ... RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. -- NEC Solutions (America), Inc., a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America, today detailed the impact that its regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) has had on the communities of South Bend and ...
iVoice Executes National Distribution Agreement with Comdial Corporation: The Speech Enabled Auto Attendant is Provided by iVoice's Subsidiary SpeechSwitch, Inc.
Aug 01, 2005 ... MATAWAN, N.J. -- iVoice, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IVOC), a leader in speech-recognition technology, announced today that Comdial Corporation (CMDZQ.PK) has become a direct distributor of the iVoice Speech Enabled Auto Attendant. Comdial will offer the Speech Enabled Auto Attendant through ...
Research and Markets: Steady Growth for Vending Sales is forecast over Next Five Years.
Aug 01, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21669) has announced the addition of Automatic Vending Market Report 2005 to their offering. Sales of products through vending machines in the UK increased by 3.8% at current prices during 2004, ...
Bruker AXS Launches Affordable New LynxEye(TM) 1D-Detector for Fast X-Ray Diffraction Measurements in Materials Research and Process Analysis.
Aug 01, 2005 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- At the 2005 Denver X-ray Conference, Bruker AXS, a leading global provider of advanced X-ray solutions for life and advanced materials sciences, today launches its novel LynxEye detector for higher speed and higher resolution X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) measurements ...
Research and Markets: Free TV Remains the Most Valuable Window for the Sale of Feature Film Rights in Most European Countries despite the Fact that Pay TV is Well Established.
Aug 01, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21684) has announced the addition of European Programme Rights: Movies to their offering. Leveraging years of experience in researching both the TV and filmed entertainment markets, European ...
Global Matrechs, Inc. Announces European Pilot Order for HNIPU.
Aug 01, 2005 ... RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- (GMTH: OTCBB) Global Matrechs Inc., a company specializing in next-generation technologies for the nuclear, environmental and chemical industries, announced that it received a pilot order for two binder derivatives of HNIPU from a major corporation headquartered in ...
Constar International Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results on August 9.
Aug 01, 2005 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Constar International Inc. (NASDAQ:CNST) will announce its 2005 second quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 before the U.S. markets open. At 9:00 a.m. ET on that day, Constar will host a conference call to discuss the Company's results and performance ....
Food Lion Expands Relationship with ACNielsen; Leading Grocery Retailer Adds Homescan, Retail ACView to Agreement.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- New Account-Level Information Now Available as Well ACNielsen U.S. today announced a significantly expanded agreement with Food Lion, a leading grocery retailer with more than 1,200 stores across 11 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic States. Under the new agreement, ...
Research and Markets: Is Biometrics the Answer to the Rising Trends of Car-jacking and Vehicle Key-related Crime?
Aug 01, 2005 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21693) has announced the addition of "An analysis of biometric technology for automotive security applications" to their offering. Vehicle security development has reached an important milestone ....
Trinity Convergence Announces Availability of Next Generation VoIP Infrastructure Solution; VeriCall(R) 4.0 Provides Comprehensive VoIP Framework for OEMs Delivering Converged Services.
Aug 01, 2005 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Trinity Convergence, Inc., a leading provider of voice and video over IP (V2IP) software solutions, today announced the immediate availability of VeriCall(R) 4.0, a turnkey voice-over-IP (VoIP) software framework for manufacturers of telecommunications ...
Trinity Convergence Announces First Customers for New VeriCall(R) 4.0 VoIP Platform; Pannaway Technologies and Quantm Voice Systems Embed VeriCall(R) voice-over-IP Software Framework into Fixed and Mobile Telecommunications Products.
Aug 01, 2005 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Trinity Convergence, Inc., a leading provider of voice and video over IP (V2IP) software solutions, today announced that Pannaway Technologies and Quantm Voice Systems have selected its VeriCall(R) voice-over-IP (VoIP) framework for their respective ...
Playtex Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results; Acquires Remaining U.S. Banana Boat Distributorships.
Aug 01, 2005 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- Playtex Products, Inc. (NYSE: PYX) today reported results for the period ended July 2, 2005. Net sales in the second quarter 2005 were $177.0 million versus year ago net sales of $185.5 million, down 5%. For the first six months of 2005, net sales were $363.7 million ...
Centurion Gold Accepts Offer for Buyout at $.60 a Share.
Aug 01, 2005 ... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Centurion Gold Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CGHI), the only South African junior gold mining company publicly listed in the U.S., announced today that it has signed an irrevocable agreement with a UK listed company for such company to bid to purchase 100% of the ...
New Website Educates Consumers On Dangers Of Importing Prescription Drugs.
Aug 01, 2005 ... There is a growing concern that the supply of safe and effective prescription medications you receive now, may be jeopardized in the future. Despite warnings from the Surgeon General and the FDA, more people are buying their prescription drugs over the Internet from foreign sources. Is it ...
Indy Car Racing Speeds Through the Summer.
Aug 01, 2005 ... When you hear Indy Car Racing, you may think of only the Indianapolis 500, but the Indy Racing League is actually a series that continues throughout the summer and fall on ABC Sports. Driver Scott Sharp speaks about the state of the Indy Racing League. Radio News Feature ...
Cox Names New 2005 Telephone Markets.
Aug 01, 2005 ... ATLANTA -- Cox Communications Inc. today officially announced it will launch Cox Digital Telephone in Las Vegas, Macon, Ga., Central Fla.(a), Gulf Coast(a), Fla. and Topeka, Kansas before the end of 2005. As the largest cable telephone service provider in the nation, Cox's ...
Jim Greenawalt to Head Distribution for U.S. Bancorp Asset Management; Greenawalt Will Focus on Expanding Distribution of First American Funds and Institutional Investment Products.
Aug 01, 2005 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Bancorp Asset Management announced today that it has named Jim Greenawalt as its new head of distribution. Greenawalt will direct distribution for both First American Funds and the Institutional Advisory Group, effective August 1. He will also be a member of the firm's ...
First Mutual Bancshares Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.10 Per Share.
Aug 01, 2005 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- First Mutual Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FMSB) announced today its Board of Directors has increased its quarterly cash dividend by 11% to $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on October 5, 2005, to shareholders of record September 14, 2005. "Our commitment to ...
Affordable Panasonic Rugged Notebook Computer Without Compromise; Award-Winning Panasonic Toughbook(R) 51 Now at Cost-Effective Pricing.
Aug 01, 2005 ... SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, the leading provider of ruggedized portable computers in the U.S., announced today that its award-winning Toughbook 51, is now available at affordable pricing. The June issue of Laptop Magazine said, "The system survived ...
From Brewing to Mooing -- Japan's Kirin Beer Company Pays $45 Million for South Dakota Biotech, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
Aug 01, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Kirin Brewery Company, Japan's top beer and liquor maker, has purchased a majority 98% interest of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, biotech company. For details, view the ...
CITGO Petroleum Awards Texas Engineering Firms for Louisiana Refinery Projects, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
Aug 01, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). CITGO Petroleum Corporation has awarded engineering services for $170 million in capital projects. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to ...
Food and Beverage Plant Security More Important Now Than Ever Before, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
Aug 01, 2005 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Today, food plant security is more important than ever before. The urgency and importance of security, from the farm to the table, continues to grow at a dramatic rate, and better ...
Concorde Reports Second Quarter Results.
Aug 01, 2005 ... MISSION, Kan. -- Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. (Nasdaq:CCDC), a provider of career training in allied health programs, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. Revenue increased 3.3% to $21.3 million, new enrollments increased 14.7% and net income was $876,000 or $.14 ...
Car Rentals, Gym Memberships and iPods ... Oh My!; National Gay Newspaper Guild Unveils Above-Average Gay, Lesbian Consumers in Latest Installment of 20-Year Reader Poll.
Aug 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK -- Gays and lesbians who read the nation's top gay newspapers are more socially outgoing, travel more frequently and are more concerned about health and fitness than the general U.S. adult population. These generally held perceptions about the country's gays and lesbians are ...
American Woodmark Corporation Makes $25,000 Donation to Habitat for Humanity International as Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Aug 01, 2005 ... WINCHESTER, Va. -- American Woodmark Corporation (AWC) (NASDAQ: AMWD), a leading supplier of cabinetry to the new home construction and remodeling industries, announces today a corporate donation of $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity International as part of its 25th anniversary celebration ...
Peter Cannone Promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales for PC Connection, Inc.; Timothy McGrath Joins Company as President of PC Connection Sales Corporation Subsidiary.
Aug 01, 2005 ... MERRIMACK, N.H. -- PC Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCCC), a leading direct marketer of information technology products and solutions, today announced Peter Cannone has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales, reporting to Patricia Gallup, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Cannone ...
Washington Banking Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend.
Aug 01, 2005 ... OAK HARBOR, Wash. -- Washington Banking Company (Nasdaq:WBCO), the holding company for Whidbey Island Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.055 per common share to shareholders of record on August 12, 2005, and payable on August 29, 2005. ...
Health Expert Explains the State of Vitamin D Deficiency Among African-American Women.
Aug 01, 2005 ... Did you know that between 80% and 95% of bone fractures in African-American women over the age of 64 are due to Osteoporosis? Almost half of African American women of childbearing age are 10 times more likely to be vitamin D deficient than Caucasian women, which can cause Osteoporosis, a ...