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Regency Centers Announces Tax Information for 2005 Distributions.

Jan 18, 2006 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Fourth table of release dated Jan. 13, 2006, titled Regency Centers Corporation Series 5 Preferred Stock: Symbol REGPRE CUSIP #: 758849608, the total in the last column, titled Unrecapt Sec 1250 Gain(a), should read: $0.0697920 (sted $0.1697920) The ...

LANSA and DIcentral Announce Data Synchronization Partnership.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- LANSA and DIcentral, the EDI service provider located in Houston, Texas, have signed a partnership agreement to market and implement LANSA Data Sync Direct to small- and medium-sized businesses as a behind-the-firewall solution as well as a fully certified hosted ...

HP and Hitachi to Collaborate on Security and Privacy Research.

Jan 18, 2006 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. & TOKYO -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) and Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT)(TOKYO:6501) today announced that researchers from HP Labs Bristol, UK., and Princeton, N.J., and the Hitachi Systems Development Laboratory will conduct joint work on key security and privacy issues. ...

Smart Online Addresses SEC Action.

Jan 18, 2006 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Smart Online Inc. (OTCBB: SOLN) today was informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that the SEC had temporarily suspended, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trading of the securities of the Company from ...

Green House Co., Ltd. Announces Change of the Parent Company, etc., Major Shareholders and the Top Shareholder being a Major Shareholder.

Jan 18, 2006 ... TOKYO -- Headline of release should read: Green House Co., Ltd. Announces Change of the Parent Company, etc., Major Shareholders and the Top Shareholder being a Major Shareholder (sted Green House Foods Co., Ltd. Announces Change of the Parent Company, etc., Major Shareholders and the Top ...

Barrett-Jackson to Once Again Rock Palm Beach with the East Coast's Greatest Collector Car Auction; Company Continues to Drive Hobby With Stunning Event.

Jan 18, 2006 ... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Spectacular cars and sizzling celebrities will once again take center stage at the South Florida Expo Center as the Fourth Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event rolls into West Palm Beach from March 29 - April 1, 2006. The world-famous event will kick off on ...

Medtronic Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Kyphon, Inc.

Jan 18, 2006 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced a lawsuit brought by Kyphon, Inc. and Dr. Harvinder Sandhu against Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc., Medtronic's Spinal business, and related entities. The complaint was filed Nov. 23, 2005 in the United States District Court for ...

Fiberxon Selects Agilent Technologies N2X Multiservices Test Solution to Verify EPON Triple-Play Service Performance; Integrated Solution Provides Rapid Time to Insight, Accelerating Triple-Play EPON Deployment.

Jan 18, 2006 ... TOKYO -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that its N2X multiservices test solution was chosen by Fiberxon to validate Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) system performance while delivering real-world triple-play services. The Agilent N2X multiservices test solution ...

Sprint Nextel Selects Amdocs to Provide Single Wireless Billing and Customer Care Platform.

Jan 18, 2006 ... RESTON, Va. -- First graph, first sentence of release dated January 17, 2006 should read: Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE:S) announced today that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Amdocs Limited (NYSE:DOX) to provide a single billing and customer care platform for its more than 45.6 ...

William Wied Joins Electronic Clearing House (ECHO) as New CIO.

Jan 18, 2006 ... CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Electronic Clearing House, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of electronic payment and transaction processing services, announced today that William Wied joined the Company as its new Chief Information Officer. Mr. Wied's background includes nearly 15 ...

Pan Pacific Retail Properties Announces Tax Treatment of 2005 Dividends.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE:PNP), the largest neighborhood shopping center real estate investment trust (REIT) on the West Coast, today announced the tax treatment of its 2005 dividends. The 2005 distributions paid with respect to Pan Pacific Retail ...

Harrah's Treasurer To Speak At New York Stock Exchange, Prudential Equity Growth Conference.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- Jonathan Halkyard, senior vice president and treasurer of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) will speak Wednesday, January 18, at the New York Stock Exchange and Prudential Equity Group, LLC Growth Conference in New York. The presentation will be available on ...

Community Bancorp Grows 55% in Its First Full Year as a Public Company.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBON), a community bank holding company with $892.7 million in assets, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended Dec. 31, 2005. Net income for the fourth quarter was $3.0 million, or $0.40 per fully ...

Callon Petroleum Company Confirms Guidance; Updates Production Activity.

Jan 18, 2006 ... NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) today confirmed its fourth quarter 2005 guidance and provided an update on production activity. Fourth Quarter 2005 Production Guidance Confirmation Callon expects to report production for the fourth quarter of ...

Callon Petroleum Company Announces 2006 Capital Budget, Drilling Activity.

Jan 18, 2006 ... NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 2006 capital expenditure budget of $125 million, an increase of approximately 40% from the 2005 capital expenditure budget of $90 million. The company anticipates that cash ...

Q4 2005 Intel Corporation Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a transcript of 'Intel Corporation' Conference Call.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BOSTON -- The Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Corporate Conference Call took place on 17-Jan-06 5:30pm ET. Management reported that 4Q05 revenue was $10.2b, at the low end of the range the Co. forecast in the Oct. earnings release and below the range in the Dec. update. 4Q05 ...

Q4 2005 Sovereign Bancorp Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Sovereign Bancorp' Conference Call.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BOSTON -- The Sovereign Bancorp (NYSE:SOV) Corporate Conference Call took place on 17-Jan-06 5:00pm ET. Management announced 4Q05 diluted EPS of $0.44 on net income of $165m and 2005 diluted EPS of $1.77 on net income of $676m. More ...

Q4 2005 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold' Conference Call.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE:FCX) Corporate Conference Call took place on 17-Jan-06 10:00am ET. FCX reported 4Q05 net income of $463m or $2.19 per share, and full-year 2005 net income of $935m or $4.67 per share. No specific EPS guidance was ...

Pinnacle Financial Exceeds $1 Billion in Total Assets and Reports Record Earnings; Assets grow to $1.02 billion.

Jan 18, 2006 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:PNFP) today reported record earnings, superior credit quality and achievement of its asset target of $1 billion as of and for the year ended Dec. 31, 2005. FOURTH QUARTER 2005 HIGHLIGHTS: <Pre> A[micro] -- ...

Q4 2005 AmSouth Bancorporation Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'AmSouth Bancorporation' Conference Call.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The AmSouth Bancorporation (NYSE:ASO) Corporate Conference Call took place on 17-Jan-06 3:00pm ET. ASO reported 2005 earnings of $726m and diluted EPS of $2.04. 4Q05 net income of $182m and 4Q05 diluted EPS of $0.52.In 4Q05, ASO repurchased 1.5m shares and ...

Spherion to Report Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Results.

Jan 18, 2006 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Spherion Corporation (NYSE:SFN) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2006, after market close on February 1, 2006. Management will host a conference call the following morning, February 2, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to ...

The Car Display Market Increased by 10% Due to The Popularization of the Si TFT Display.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30759) has announced the addition of China's Car Display Market Study 2005 to their offering This report describes the status of the industry, and the technological features and performance ...

Western Union Signs Agreement with Grupo Elektra for Money Transfer Services; Agreement Deepens Western Union's Global Network And Offers More Choice And Control To Money Transfer Customers.(Company Profile)

Jan 18, 2006 ... DENVER & MEXICO CITY -- Western Union Financial Services Inc., a worldwide leader in money transfer services, has signed a new, six-year agreement for money transfer services with Grupo Elektra, a leading retailer in Mexico. The agreement continues the relationship between Grupo Elektra ...

Earle M. Jorgensen Company Announces Senior Management Changes.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LYNWOOD, Calif. -- Earle M. Jorgensen Company (NYSE:JOR) announced today that, in accordance with its senior management succession plan, R Neil McCaffery, 56, Executive Vice President has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective immediately. Maurice S ....

Coinmach Service Corp. Announces Amendment and Supplement to Cash Tender Offer for Outstanding Debt Securities.

Jan 18, 2006 ... PLAINVIEW, N.Y. -- Coinmach Service Corp. (AMEX: "DRY") (the "Company") announced today that it has amended and supplemented its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for all of its outstanding 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the "Notes"). The Tender Offer ...

Wipro Records 25% Growth in Net Income; Results for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2005 Under US GAAP.(Company Profile)

Jan 18, 2006 ... BANGALORE, India & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) today announced financial results under US GAAP for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005. Highlights: Results for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 --Net Income grew by 25% ...

First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings.(Company Profile)

Jan 18, 2006 ... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- FIRST OAK BROOK BANCSHARES, INC., (NASDAQ:FOBB): 2005 Earnings (Unaudited) FIRST OAK BROOK BANCSHARES, INC., (NASDAQ:FOBB) announced net income for 2005 of $16.633 million, down from $19.072 million for 2004. Diluted earnings per share ...

Wavecom and Infosys sign Technology Partnership; Infosys Will Provide End-to-End Wireless M2M Services Using Open AT(R).

Jan 18, 2006 ... ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France & BANGALORE, India -- Wavecom SA (NASDAQ:WVCM)(EURONEXT:AVM)(ISIN: FR0000073066), a leader in embedded wireless communications solutions for automotive, industrial (machine-to-machine) and mobile professional applications, and Infosys (NASDAQ:INFY), a global ...

Hitachi, Ltd. Appoints Masahide Tanigaki President of Hitachi America, Ltd.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BRISBANE, Calif. -- Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE:HIT) today announced that it has appointed Masahide Tanigaki as president and CEO of its wholly owned subsidiary, Hitachi America, Ltd. Mr. Tanigaki, who most recently served as executive vice president and general manager of the Hitachi America, ...

Adobe OpenHD Alliance Expands to Include Ten Industry-Leading Digital Media Companies; New Adobe OpenHD Certified Systems Based on Adobe Production Studio Deliver Comprehensive End-to-End Solutions for HDV, SD, and HD Workflows.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the expansion of the Adobe OpenHD alliance -- originally started with Dell, HP, Intel, and Microsoft -- to include 10 additional partners delivering the industry's best capture cards, graphics and video ...

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Signs Agreement to Acquire Earle M. Jorgensen Company.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) ("Reliance") and Earle M. Jorgensen Company (NYSE:JOR) ("EMJ") jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Reliance will acquire EMJ for $13.00 per share in cash and stock, subject to a ...

Q4 2005 Yahoo, Inc. Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Yahoo, Inc.' Conference Call.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Yahoo, Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) Corporate Conference Call took place on 17-Jan-06 5:00pm ET. YHOO reported strong results with 4Q05 revenues of approx. $1.5b and 2005 revenues of $5.3b. The co. expects 1Q06 revenues ex-TAC of $1.04-1.1b and 2006 revenues ex-TAC ...

Calypso Wireless Received Purchase Order for Us$ 23.3 Million for the Delivery of Its C1250i Dual Mode WiFi-GSM-GPRS VoIP Cellular Phone Connecting with Skype for Long Distance Calls.

Jan 18, 2006 ... MIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- Calypso Wireless, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:CLYW), a leader in advanced wireless telecommunications technology, announced today that it has received a purchase order for US$ 23.3 Million dollars from Centconet SA, for the delivery of the Calypso C1250i Dual Mode WiFi-GSM-GPRS ...

Q4 2005 International Business Machines Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'International Business Machines' Conference Call.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) Corporate Conference Call took place on 17-Jan-06 4:30pm ET. The Co. reported that it delivered 4Q05 revenue of $24.4b. IBM delivered 4Q05 EPS of $2.01. For the full-year 2005, IBM delivered $91.1b of revenue. The ...

Longview Fibre Company Reports Fiscal 2005 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LONGVIEW, Wash. -- Longview Fibre Company (NYSE:LFB) today announced results for its full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended October 31, 2005. For the full fiscal year, consolidated net sales reached their highest level in the past ten years, growing 8.1 percent to $898.1 ...

Simulations Plus Reports First Quarter FY2006 Financial Results.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LANCASTER, Calif. -- Simulations Plus, Inc. (AMEX: SLP), a leading provider of ADMET absorption simulation and neural net structure-to-property prediction software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, today reported its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of its 2006 ...

Earle M. Jorgensen Company Signs Agreement to Be Acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LYNWOOD, Calif. -- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) ("Reliance") and Earle M. Jorgensen Company (NYSE:JOR) ("EMJ") jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Reliance will acquire EMJ for $13.00 per share in cash and stock, subject ...

Sterigenics to Expand UK ETO Capacity by 40%.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LEUVEN, Belgium -- The Board of Directors of Sterigenics International, the world's leading provider of contract sterilization services for the medical device industry, has approved a 40% expansion of the company's Somercotes, UK processing capabilities. The expansion, to include an extra ...

ASML Announces 2005 Annual and Fourth Quarter Earnings, Results and Bookings Project Strong Outlook.

Jan 18, 2006 ... VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands -- ASML Holding NV (ASML) today announced 2005 annual and fourth quarter results according to US GAAP as follows: <Pre> -- 2005 net sales of EUR 2,529 million and Q4 2005 net sales of EUR 548 million 2004: Net sales of EUR 2,465 ...

First Quantum Minerals Announces a Share Exchange Offer Valued at C$189.3 Million to Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Adastra Minerals at an Implied Price of C$2.23 Per Share.

Jan 18, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM)(LSE:FQM) - NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN - OFFER REPRESENTS A 24% PREMIUM TO ADASTRA MINERALS SHAREHOLDERS - (ALL DOLLAR ...

Alfa Laval: DaimlerChrysler Chooses Alfdex, the New Environmental Solution for Cleaning of Crankcase Gases, for Their New Engine Platform.

Jan 18, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The DaimlerChrysler Group has signed a development cooperation and supply agreement of the Alfdex Oil Mist Separator system from Alfdex AB, jointly owned by Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA)and Haldex (STO:HLDX). The order value is about SEK 250 million during a five year period ...

A Review of the Market Size and Key Trends in the Asian-Pacific Hand and Body Care Industry.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c30999) has announced the addition of Hand & Body Care in Asia-Pacific to their offering. Our Hand & Body Care in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...

AirG: Social Networking on Mobile Phones is Exploding.(Company Profile)

Jan 18, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- AirG Acquires 2.5 Million New Users in Q4 2005 AirG, the global leader in powering mobile communities and wireless social networking, announced today its mobile community acquired 2.5 million new users in Q4 of 2005 - adding more than 27,000 new ...

USCI Japan Launches USCI Ireland Medical Technology Venture in Ballinasloe.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BALLINASLOE, Ireland -- USCI Japan Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, today announced a EUR 10 million investment in a global research, development and manufacturing center of excellence to be located in Ballinasloe, Ireland. This strategic move by USCI will integrate its Japanese distribution ...

Nautilus, Inc. Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2005 Results.

Jan 18, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS), a leading marketer, developer, and manufacturer of branded health and fitness products, today provided preliminary fourth quarter 2005 results, and announced the date of its next quarterly conference call with investors. Based upon ...

Redwood Software Announces Global Reseller Agreement with SAP(R) for Extended Job Scheduling.

Jan 18, 2006 ... WALLDORF, Germany -- Redwood Software B.V., a leading supplier of real-time, event-driven process automation technology, today announced an extended agreement whereby SAP AG will resell the Redwood job scheduling and process automation solution. Available today under the brand, 'SAP ...

The Asia-Pacific Region Accounts for 35.5% of the Global Logistics Market.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31005) has announced the addition of Logistics: Global Industry Guide to their offering. Our Logistics: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the ...

Medialink: The Flu & You.

Jan 18, 2006 ... While the holidays are over, cold and flu season is in full swing. But doctors say help for flu symptoms may be found in your pharmacy aisle -- without a prescription. On the market in France for over sixty-five years, it's a homeopathic medicine pronounced Oscillococcinum -- Oscillo for ...

MAXjet Airways to Begin Service Between Washington Dulles and London Stansted Airports on March 15, 2006; Industry's First All-Business-Class, Luxury Low-Fare Airline Offers $999 Round Trip Introductory Fare.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DULLES, Va. -- Dulles-based MAXjet Airways, the industry's first low-fare all-business-class airline, today announced it will begin scheduled passenger service between Washington Dulles International Airport and London Stansted Airport starting March 15, 2006 to bring greater value to ...

Medialink: Downloading to Your Phone.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Mobile entertainment technology has taken another leap forward with the launch of the V CAST Music service from Verizon Wireless. Now, music-loving Floridians can buy and download songs over-the-air onto a growing number of phones, anywhere on the Verizon Wireless high-speed network. ...

Medialink: Increase Government Energy Standards to Reduce America's Oil Dependence.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Think your energy bills were high last year? Just wait till you open your heating bills this winter. While high prices have prompted some to call for drilling on public lands, experts agree it will do nothing to reduce energy prices this year or even next. Radio News Feature ...

MIV Therapeutics' Corporate Video Highlights Leadership as Innovator of Novel Safe and Biocompatible Stent Technologies; Online Video Overview Presents MIVT's Proprietary Organic HAp Coating Platform.

Jan 18, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- MIV Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB:MIVT) (FWB:MIV), a leading developer of next-generation biocompatible coatings and advanced drug delivery systems, announced today the availability of a corporate video presentation outlining the Company's leadership in the field ...

Auspice Unveils Latest Release of Its Next-Generation Operations Automation Platform for Broadband Service Providers; Auspice TLX 5.0 Enterprise Execution Environment (E3) Now Runs on Both Linux and Solaris OS.

Jan 18, 2006 ... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Auspice Corporation, the leading provider of real-time operations automation software, unveiled the next generation of its TLX Real-Time Systems Integration and Operations Automation Platform - Auspice(R) TLX(R) 5.0. TLX 5.0 continues to provide advanced capabilities to ...

Auspice(R) Announces Real-Time Monitoring and Testing Solution for DOCSIS HMS Transponder-Enabled Power Supplies; Proactively Monitors Power Supply Performance, Alarms and Events in Real Time.

Jan 18, 2006 ... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Auspice Corporation, the industry's leading provider of real-time operations automation solutions for communications service providers, today introduced its latest product innovation, Auspice OpsLogic(R) PowerSense(TM). Auspice PowerSense is an automated power supply ...

FUSA Launches Video iPod(TM) Channels on www.searchforvideo.com.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- FUSA Capital Corporation (OTCBB:FSAC), www.searchformedia.com, a provider of Internet-based video and audio search engine solutions for consumers and digital content providers, today announced the availability of video iPod(TM) channels at www.searchforvideo.com. ...

Zi Corporation Now World's Number One Mobile Device Language Database Provider as New Languages boost Emerging Market Presence.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LUND, Sweden & CALGARY, Alberta -- Zi's 54 language database ability means it supports more than two-thirds of the world's population for predictive text messaging Zi Corporation (TSX:ZIC)(NASDAQ:ZICA), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, today became the ...

Medialink: Know What Your Business is Spending.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Wells Fargo launched a new, free spending management tool for small businesses. The Business Spending Report -- one of many small business online tools offered at wellsfargo.com -- gives customers a complete picture of their spending using their Wells Fargo accounts. Radio News ...

Ashworth, Inc. Announces Filing of Form 12b-25 Requesting Extension of Time to File Its Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2005.

Jan 18, 2006 ... CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Ashworth, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASHW), today announced that it is filing a notification with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 12b-25 pursuant to which it is requesting an extension of time to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, ...

Ceatus Media Group Launches Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LA JOLLA, Calif. -- A new website will help consumers make educated decisions about a variety of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. The Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery (http://www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com), launched this month by Ceatus Media Group, provides comprehensive, unbiased ...

A.P. Pharma Completes Financing for up to $30 Million; Sells Royalty Rights to Retin-A Micro and Carac; Transaction is Non-Dilutive to Shareholders.

Jan 18, 2006 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- A.P. Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:APPA) today announced that it has sold rights to future royalties on sales of Retin-A Micro(R) and Carac(R) to an affiliate of the Paul Royalty Fund ("Paul Royalty") for up to $30 million. Proceeds of $25 million were received ...

Industrial Manufacturing Industry North American Spending on the Rise in 2006, an Industrialinfo.com News Alert.

Jan 18, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). North American spending for the Industrial Manufacturing Industry almost doubled in 2005, when compared to 2004, and currently, 2006 spending is projected to increase. ...

A.P. Pharma Regains Compliance with NASDAQ National Market Listing Requirements; NASDAQ Believes Company in Compliance Based on Royalty Interest Sale.

Jan 18, 2006 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- A.P. Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq:APPA), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announces that based on the Company's recording of the gain on the sale of the royalty rights announced today, A.P. Pharma believes it has regained compliance for continued listing on the NASDAQ ...

Haldex: DaimlerChrysler Chooses Alfdex, the New Environmental Solution for Cleaning of Crankcase Gases, for Their New Engine Platform.

Jan 18, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The DaimlerChrysler Group has signed a development cooperation and supply agreement of the Alfdex Oil Mist Separator system from Alfdex AB, jointly owned by Alfa Laval and Haldex (STO:HLDX). The order value is about SEK 250 million during a five year period and serial ...

Maritrans Tug Sinks off Cape Hatteras, Barge Adrift; Coast Guard Coordinating Rescue of Crew.

Jan 18, 2006 ... TAMPA, Fla. -- At approximately 11:50 p.m. on January 17, 2006, the Maritrans (NYSE: TUG) Tug VALOUR, towing the Maritrans tank barge M 192, began taking on water in heavy seas approximately 20 miles east of Cape Fear, North Carolina. The tug separated from the barge and reportedly sank ...

Airspray Technology Powers Ongoing Growth of Instant-Foaming Hand Soap.

Jan 18, 2006 ... ALKMAAR, The Netherlands -- Airspray dispensing technology continues to drive growth of the instant-foaming hand soap market, as seen by 2005 Airspray's shipments into the market segment and according to the latest industry sales data. IRI statistics of the liquid soap market ...