Business Wire back issues from Wednesday, February 22:
Wipro Acquires cMango Inc., a U.S.-based Technology Infrastructure Consulting Firm; Acquisition to Establish Wipro's Leadership in the Business Service Management Space.
Feb 22, 2006 ... BANGALORE, India -- Reissuing release to add ticker symbol for searching purposes. The release reads: WIPRO ACQUIRES CMANGO INC., A U.S.-BASED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTING FIRM; ACQUISITION TO ESTABLISH WIPRO'S LEADERSHIP IN THE BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGEMENT ...
Jefferies to Host Gaming, Lodging, Media & Entertainment Conference May 8 - 10 in Las Vegas; Exploring New Trends in the Convergence of Gaming, Lodging, Media & Entertainment.
Feb 22, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Please replace the release dated February 21, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: JEFFERIES TO HOST GAMING, LODGING, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE MAY 8 - 10 IN LAS VEGAS; EXPLORING NEW ...
GoAhead Announces 10,000th Global Deployment; SelfReliant Secures Market Leader Position with New Customers Including Operax, Alcatel, Italtel, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, NTT Comware, Nomura Research Institute.
Feb 22, 2006 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- GoAhead(R) Software, the expert in building integrated middleware for highly available systems, today announced that implementations of GoAhead SelfReliant(R) now exceed 10,000 -- more than doubling the deployment numbers reported at this time last year. The traction in ...
Featherlite Reports Earnings of $4.5 Million in 2005; Annual Net Sales Increase 4% to over $225 Million.
Feb 22, 2006 ... CRESCO, Iowa -- Featherlite, Inc. (Nasdaq:FTHR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers, transporters and luxury motorcoaches, today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. For fiscal 2005, the Company posted net income ...
Club 50 Fitness Awards Nine-Unit Hawaii Franchise to Oahu Physician.
Feb 22, 2006 ... HONOLULU -- Club 50 Fitness today announced that it has awarded a franchise to Dr. Richard Ridao for the island of Oahu, Hawaii. President Mike Martin made the announcement, stating, "We have awarded Dr. Ridao a franchise that includes the right to open nine locations on the island of ...
Possis Medical, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results; Company Meets Earnings Per Share Guidance; Total Revenue Below Guidance.
Feb 22, 2006 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Possis Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:POSS), a company that develops, manufactures and markets pioneering medical devices for the large and growing cardiovascular and vascular treatment markets, today reported sales of $15.1 million for the fiscal second quarter ended January 31, ...
AngioJet(R) Therapy Shown Safe and Effective as Part of Rescue Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
Feb 22, 2006 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Study Shows Interventional Techniques, Including AngioJet(R) Therapy for Significant Thrombus, Can Be Performed with Excellent Outcomes in High-Risk Patients Following Failed Clot-Busting Drug Therapy E[acute accent]Possis Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:POSS), announced ...
Acacia Technologies to Present at Roth Capital Conference.
Feb 22, 2006 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that the Acacia Technologies group will present at the Roth Capital Partners 18th Annual Growth Stock Conference tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22 at 12 Noon (3:00 PM EST). E[acute accent]The ...
Eastern Platinum Limited: GMP Securities and Canaccord Capital to Co-Lead $100,000,000 Private Placement.
Feb 22, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Mr. Ian Rozier, President of Eastern Platinum Limited ("Eastplats") (TSX:ELR)(AIM:ELR) is pleased to report that the Company through a syndicate of investment dealers co-led by GMP Securities L.P. and Canaccord Capital Corporation will sell, on a best ...
Maxim CEO to Speak at Morgan Stanley Semiconductor and Systems Conference.
Feb 22, 2006 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., (Nasdaq:MXIM) announced today that the Company's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Jack Gifford, will be speaking at the Morgan Stanley Semiconductor and Systems Conference in Dana Point, California. Mr. Gifford's ...
Hanaro Posts Record High Quarterly Revenues.
Feb 22, 2006 ... SEOUL, South Korea -- hanarotelecom incorporated (KOSDAQ: 033630) (NASDAQ:HANA): --Hanarotelecom records KRW 370.9 billion in revenues and KRW 26.3 billion in operating profit in the fourth quarter of the year 2005. --The Company achieves a significant improvement in ...
SkinMedica(R) Reports Positive Results From Desonate(TM) Phase III Trials; First Topical Steroid Using Patented HydroGel(TM) Technology.
Feb 22, 2006 ... CARLSBAD, Calif. -- SkinMedica, Inc., announced today the positive outcome of two Phase III clinical trials evaluating Desonate (desonide) HydroGel 0.05%, a low-potency topical steroid formulated in a proprietary alcohol-free, aqueous gel delivery vehicle to treat atopic dermatitis ....
HSR Waiting Period Expires in ConocoPhillips' Acquisition of Burlington Resources.
Feb 22, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and Burlington Resources (NYSE:BR) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, applicable to ConocoPhillips' proposed acquisition of Burlington Resources. ...
Xerium Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter 2005 Results; Company Announces Dividend.
Feb 22, 2006 ... YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. -- Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005. Highlights for the quarter include: --Net ...
Xerium Technologies Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend.(Company Profile)
Feb 22, 2006 ... YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. -- Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per share of common stock payable on ...
Magellan Health Services Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call.
Feb 22, 2006 ... AVON, Conn. -- Magellan Health Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGLN) today announced that the Company will release fourth quarter 2005 earnings results and fiscal year 2005 earnings results on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. Management will discuss the Company's financial results as well as its ...
Xerium Technologies Announces Move of Corporate Headquarters to North Carolina.
Feb 22, 2006 ... YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. -- Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: XRM), a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today announced that it has moved its corporate headquarters, effective immediately, to Youngsville, North Carolina (near ...
YP Corp. Announces the Appointment of an Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Feb 22, 2006 ... MESA, Ariz. -- YP Corp. (OTCBB: YPNT) today announced that Chairman Daniel L. Coury Sr. has been appointed by the board to serve as acting chief executive officer while the company searches for a permanent CEO. Coury, who was elected chairman of the board on Jan. 12, 2006, has ...
Medialink: Health Cares -- New Incentive Programs Can Have Positive Implications on U.S. Healthcare.
Feb 22, 2006 ... Taking care of yourself can now be good for more than just your health. Imagine going to the gym and earning hotel discounts or the fact that you're not a smoker helps you gain points for electronics. It may seem like a foreign idea to many of us, but in South Africa what's commonly known ...
SeaBright Insurance Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results.
Feb 22, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- SeaBright Insurance Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:SEAB) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. For the fourth quarter of 2005, net income was $6.3 million or $0.38 per diluted share compared to net income of $3.2 million or $0.41 ...
CenturyTel Announces $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Program; Increases Cash Dividend 4.2 Percent.
Feb 22, 2006 ... MONROE, La. -- CenturyTel, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced today that its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $1 billion of its common stock and terminated the approximately $13 million remaining balance of its $200 million share ...
Samsung's OneNAND Driver Now Available as Open Source; Highly Popular Fusion Memory to Improve Performance in Mobile Devices.
Feb 22, 2006 ... SEOUL, South Korea -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, has announced today that it is making the driver source code for its best-selling and highest performing memory publicly available, a move that will make it sought after by designers using ...
AMCON Reports Filing Status of Quarterly Report and Preliminary Estimate of Results for First Quarter Ended December 31, 2005.
Feb 22, 2006 ... OMAHA, Neb. -- AMCON Distributing Company (AMEX:DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska based consumer products company, announced today that it was not able to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended December 31, 2005. On January 16, 2006, the Company issued a press ...
SanDisk Corporation to Present at Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2006.
Feb 22, 2006 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK), today announced that Judy Bruner, Executive Vice President, Administration and CFO, will present to the investment community attending the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, February 27, ...
PerkinElmer Expands Presence in China with New Technology Center in Shanghai.
Feb 22, 2006 ... BOSTON -- PerkinElmer Inc. (NYSE: PKI): --Center Will Consolidate Three Shanghai Locations --Furthers PerkinElmer's Commitment to Growing China Market PerkinElmer Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Heath Sciences and Photonics, today announced the opening ...
Logitech CEO Guerrino De Luca to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Technology Investment Symposium.
Feb 22, 2006 ... FREMONT, Calif. & ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland -- Logitech International (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today announced that Guerrino De Luca, Logitech president and chief executive officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Technology Investment Symposium in Phoenix on Feb. 28, 2006 ...
Net Care to Launch IP Contact Center Integration Service; Cisco Systems and HP Japan Convert Their Own Contact Centers to IP And Turn That Know-How into a New Service.
Feb 22, 2006 ... TOKYO -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that in April 2006, Net Care, Inc. (Net Care; headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; president ...
Witherspoon Acquisition Corp. Launches Tender Offer for Schuff International, Inc.
Feb 22, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Witherspoon Acquisition Corp. announced today that it has commenced a tender offer with the intent to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Schuff International, Inc. (the "Company"), for $8.50 per share in cash. Witherspoon Acquisition Corp. is a wholly ...
AXIOM Introduces CTB(TM) For Testbench Automation.
Feb 22, 2006 ... MILPITAS, Calif. -- AXIOM Design Automation, today announced the availability of CompiledTestbench (CTB(TM)), a testbench simulator supporting industry standard OpenVera(R) and SystemVerilog hardware verification languages. CTB(TM) can be used as an integral part of AXIOM's MPSim(TM) ...
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Non-Executive Director and Changes to Management Structure.
Feb 22, 2006 ... WEST PERTH, Western Australia -- Troy Resources NL ("Troy") (ASX:TRY)(FWB:TRW) announces the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and a Non - Executive Director to the Board of the Company. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer Mr Tommy McKeith has been ...
Day Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Financial Results; Company Increases Profitability on Record Revenues.
Feb 22, 2006 ... BASEL, Switzerland -- Day Software Holding AG (SWX:DAYN)(OTC:DYIHY), a leading provider of global content management software, today announced financial results for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2005. Financial Summary 2005: --30% increase in total annual revenue ...
Worldwide Server Market Slows in Fourth Quarter But Grows to $51.3 Billion in 2005, Highest Revenues in 5 Years, According to IDC.
Feb 22, 2006 ... FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, factory revenue in the worldwide server market declined 0.2% year over year to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2005. This was the first year-over-year quarterly decline in revenue since the first quarter of ...
Combination of Yamana and Desert Sun Creates Leading Intermediate Gold Producer.
Feb 22, 2006 ... TORONTO -- Yamana Gold Inc. (Yamana) (TSX:YRI)(AMEX:AUY)(LSE (AIM):YAU) and Desert Sun Mining Corp. (DSM) (TSX:DSM)(AMEX:DEZ) today announced a transaction which provides that Yamana will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of DSM in exchange for Yamana common shares. DSM ...
Yamana Gold Announces the Acquisition of Desert Sun Mining.
Feb 22, 2006 ... TORONTO -- Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(AMEX:AUY)(LSE (AIM):YAU) announces the acquisition of Desert Sun Mining (TSX:DSM)(AMEX:DEZ). A conference call and audio webcast is scheduled for today at 10:00 a.m. E.S.T. <Pre> Conference Call Information: ---------------------------- ...
HP Announces Securities Analyst Event Focusing on Imaging and Printing Group.
Feb 22, 2006 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced a securities analyst event to be hosted by executives from the company's Imaging and Printing Group (IPG) and held on Feb. 27 from 2 p.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET. HP executives scheduled to attend include: ...
General Growth Properties, Inc. Releases Fourth Quarter and Annual 2005 Operating Results.
Feb 22, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE:GGP) announced today fourth quarter and year-end 2005 results. For the fourth quarter of 2005, earnings per share - diluted ("EPS") were $.28 and fully diluted Funds From Operations ("FFO") per share were $.91. In the fourth quarter of 2004, ...
BASF in Top Form: Record Earnings in 2005, Confident Outlook for 2006.
Feb 22, 2006 ... LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany -- BASF (NYSE:BF)(FWB:BAS)(LSE:BFA): --Record sales (up 14 percent) and record EBIT before special items (up 17 percent) --Premium earned on cost of capital -- Cash provided by operating activities increases further (up 13 percent) ...
Clean Diesel Introduces Urea Quality Sensor Technology in Europe.
Feb 22, 2006 ... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel" or "The Company") (OTCBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd. / ...
ARCADIS Gets $50 Million in Guaranteed Remediation Agreements.
Feb 22, 2006 ... ARNHEM, Netherlands -- ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering company, today announced that it has executed more than $50 million in agreements for its GRiP(R) Remediation Program in the past months mostly in the industrial sector. ...
Abanco Introduces ISO-Agent Portfolio Management Tool.
Feb 22, 2006 ... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Abanco Vista is a Business Intelligence Tool That Allows Abanco ISO's to Manage Their Portfolio Anytime, Anywhere From Their Desktop via a Secure Web Interface Abanco, an innovative leader within the payments industry, has just released Abanco Vista Merchant ...
HP Outships All Other Server Vendors Worldwide for 15th Consecutive Quarter; HP is No. 1 in Windows, Linux and High-End UNIX Revenue and Again Gains Total Server Revenue Share in Fourth Quarter 2005.
Feb 22, 2006 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- For the 15th consecutive quarter, HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) has outshipped all other major vendors in the worldwide server market while taking share in total server revenue, according to fourth quarter 2005 figures released today by IDC.(1) HP continued to ...
Families of Victims of Helios Flight 522 File Lawsuit Against Boeing in United States Court.
Feb 22, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, in cooperation with the Cyprus law firm Phoebus, Christos Clerides, N. Pirilides & Associates, of Nicosia and Limassol, announced that families of victims of the crash of Helios Flight 522 filed a lawsuit yesterday against The Boeing ...
Orange Launches Webraska Navigation 6 with New Pay-Per-Use Pricing.
Feb 22, 2006 ... PARIS -- Webraska, a leading provider of mobile GPS navigation solutions and high-end geospatial software platforms for wireless carriers and major service providers worldwide, is pleased to announce that Orange has renewed its confidence in Webraska by selecting Webraska's new Webraska ...
Synthetic Blood to Present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum; Webcast Available March 1 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Feb 22, 2006 ... COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Synthetic Blood International, Inc. (OTCBB:SYBD) today announced that President and CEO Robert Nicora will present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum's 17th Annual Analyst Conference on Wednesday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio and slide ...
Venezuela's Oil Exports to China to Reach 300,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day, an Industrial Info News Alert.
Feb 22, 2006 ... CORDOBA, Argentina -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Houston, Texas). PDVSA, Venezuela's state-owned oil company said that, according to estimates, Venezuela will export 300,000 barrels of oil per day to China from the end of 2006 until 2012. For details, view the ...
Medivation to Present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum on March 1.
Feb 22, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Medivation, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVN) today announced that it will present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum to be held at The Princeton Club in New York City on February 27 - March 2, 2006. David Hung, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Medivation, will ...
Medialink: Black 'Bounces' Back into Fashion.
Feb 22, 2006 ... Still have that blouse with shoulder pads in your closet? Well, that fad might not be back anytime soon, but this season the color black is back and better than ever. Fashion guru Phillip Bloch offers some tips to help keep your black clothing looking great. Radio News Feature ...
Medialink: The SAT: The Gateway to College.
Feb 22, 2006 ... The SAT offers the best chance for all students to get noticed by a wide variety of colleges -- and to find the college that's the right fit for them. Regardless of high school students' interests, the SAT expands options for students from all backgrounds and ultimately their opportunities ...
Industrial Minerals Inc.: Q1-2006 Corporate Update.
Feb 22, 2006 ... MANKATO, Minn. -- Industrial Minerals Inc. (OTCBB:IDSM) is pleased to offer the following corporate update. Current management assumed the task of completing the production circuit and operation of the Bissett Creek mine in May of 2005. Over the ensuing months the company ...
Northwest Pipe Reports Record Results for the Year.
Feb 22, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq:NWPX) today reported the highest annual sales and earnings in its history. Sales in 2005 were $329 million, compared to $292 million in 2004, and annual net income was $13.4 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, compared to $12.4 million, or ...
Biovest International Submits Amendment Request to FDA for Use of Molecular Remission Data in the Ongoing Pivotal Phase 3 Study to Support Accelerated, Conditional Approval of BiovaxID (TM), a Personalized Anti-Cancer Vaccine for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Feb 22, 2006 ... TAMPA, Fla. -- Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABPI): --BiovaxID Converts 70% of Evaluable Patients into Molecular Remission in Phase 2 Study: No Cancer Detectable in the Blood Using a Sensitive Lab Test Able to Detect as Few as 1 Cancerous Cell among 100,000 ...
Biovest International Submits Amendment Request to FDA for Use of Molecular Remission Data in the Ongoing Pivotal Phase 3 Study to Support Accelerated, Conditional Approval of BiovaxID (TM), a Personalized Anti-Cancer Vaccine for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Feb 22, 2006 ... WORCESTER, Mass. -- Biovest International, Inc. (OTCBB:BVTI): --BiovaxID Converts 70% of Evaluable Patients into Molecular Remission in Phase 2 Study: No Cancer Detectable in the Blood Using a Sensitive Lab Test Able to Detect as Few as 1 Cancerous Cell among 100,000 Lymphocytes ...
Progenics Pharmaceuticals' HIV Drug, PRO 140, Receives FDA Fast-Track Designation.
Feb 22, 2006 ... TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNX) today announced that PRO 140 has been designated a fast track product by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The FDA Fast Track Development Program ...
TSMC Says Immersion Lithography Nearly Production Ready; Proprietary Techniques Produce Near-Zero Defect Rates.
Feb 22, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- TSMC (TSE:2330) (NYSE:TSM) today revealed that its immersion lithography program has produced test wafers well within acceptable parameters for volume manufacturing. The findings, to be revealed tomorrow by TSMC researchers at the SPIE Microlithography Conference in San ...
Universal Detection Technology Enters into Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Cotelsa for BSM-2000 Anthrax Detector; European Security Firm to Purchase UDTT's Advanced Bioterror Detection System.
Feb 22, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB:UDTT) (FWB:PO8), a developer of next-generation monitoring and early-warning homeland security technologies to protect the public from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, today announced that it has entered into a ...
AIRSPRAY: Strong Net Profit Growth in 2005.
Feb 22, 2006 ... ALKMAAR, Netherlands -- Airspray N.V. (PINK SHEETS:AYAKY)(AEX:AIR): --Sales up 29% at EUR 46 million (2004: EUR 35.6 million)(a) --Volume up 40% at 173 million dispensers --Net profit after tax EUR 5.6 million, up 29% (2004: EUR 4.3 million) ...
Rexam Intends to Make a Recommended Cash Offer of EUR 26.75 Per Ordinary Share in Airspray.(Company Profile)
Feb 22, 2006 ... ALKMAAR & DONGEN, Netherlands & LONDON -- This is a joint press release issued by Airspray N.V. (PINK SHEETS:AYAKY)(AEX:AIR), Rexam PLC (Nasdaq:REXMY)(LSE:REX) and Rexam Plastics Nederland B.V. Not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in or into Australia, Canada, ...
Global Option Program for Employees in Biotage.
Feb 22, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The board of directors has, in accordance with an authorisation from the annual shareholders' meeting held on April 27, 2005, adopted a global option program for employees within the Biotage group - Biotage AB Global Share Option Plan 2005. The board of ...
Skandia's Extraordinary General Meeting.
Feb 22, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- At the Extraordinary General Meeting of Skandia Insurance Company Ltd ("Skandia") (STO:SDIA) (LSE:SFS) on 21 February 2006, in accordance with the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the following persons were elected as directors to Skandia's board for the ...
USI Holdings Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Other Matters.
Feb 22, 2006 ... BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- USI Holdings Corporation ("USI" or the "Company"), (NASDAQ:USIH): USI today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005. Certain amounts have been reclassified and presented in all periods as discontinued operations to ...
Hybrid Technologies 'OTCBB:HYBT' Announces 3 For 1 Forward Stock Split and Preview of Marketing Theme at New York Auto Show.
Feb 22, 2006 ... NEW YORK & LAS VEGAS -- America "Addicted To Oil," Hybrid's Emissions Free "Rehab" Solution! Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium powered products worldwide, announced today that its ...
Elbit Vision Systems Receives Convertible Loan from Mivtach Shamir.
Feb 22, 2006 ... YOQNEAM, Israel -- Further to its announcement of January 3, 2006, Elbit Vision Systems Ltd. (OTCBB:EVSNF) today announced the consummation on February 21, 2006 of the agreement with Mivtach Shamir Holdings Ltd (TASE:MISH). Pursuant to the Agreement, Mivtach Shamir will provide the Company ...
Technical Paper on ESL Synthesis to be Presented at DVCon 2006; Case Study Showcases Bluespec Methodology for Processors.
Feb 22, 2006 ... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Bluespec Inc. announced today that a technical paper on electronic system level (ESL) synthesis will be presented at Design and Verification Conference and Exhibition (DVCon 2006) Thursday, February 23, at the Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, Calif. The paper ...
SMBs in the U.S. Set to Spend $2.2 Billion on Software This Year; Intuit, Microsoft, Oracle, Sage and Salesforce.com To Benefit the Most, Says New Study From AMI Partners.
Feb 22, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Small and medium businesses in the United States are on track to spend $2.2 billion on enterprise software this year, up 10% from last year. Fueling this growth will be the continued demand for ERP (enterprise resource planning) and CRM (customer relationship management) ...
Lexiles Coming to Georgia: State Assessments Link to Measure for Improving Student Literacy; State Department of Education to Co-Host Third Lexile National Reading Conference, June 2006, in Atlanta.
Feb 22, 2006 ... DURHAM, N.C. & ATLANTA -- Georgia State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox wants her state to lead the nation in improving student achievement. In support of her commitment, more than 1 million Georgia students will end this school year with a new tool that teachers and parents can use to ...