Business Wire back issues from Friday, August 18:
Markzware Announces InDesign to QuarkXPress 7 (ID2Q).
Aug 18, 2006 ... SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Fifth graph, second sentence of release dated Aug. 17, 2006, the hyperlink should read http://www.markzware.com/surveys/conversion_format.html (sted http://www2.markzware.com/surveys/conversion_format.html). The corrected release reads: MARKZWARE ...
Company Profile for LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.(Company overview)
Aug 18, 2006 ... LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd (NYSE:LPL) (KRX:034220) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels. The Company manufactures TFT-LCD panels in a wide range of sizes and specifications for use in high definition LCD TVs, desktop and ...
Instinet Taps John Fildes to Lead Hong Kong Office.
Aug 18, 2006 ... HONG KONG -- Instinet, a global agency broker, today announced that it has hired industry veteran John Fildes as Managing Director and Head of its Hong Kong office. Mr. Fildes will oversee the firm's Hong Kong operations and will work with Instinet's local sales and trading staff to ...
Philip Morris USA and Altria Will Seek Appellate Review of Decision in DOJ Case.
Aug 18, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Philip Morris USA and its parent company, Altria Group, Inc., will seek review of U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler's ruling today that PM USA, Altria Group and the other cigarette companies violated civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations ...
Windward Consulting Group Designated Education Center for IBM Tivoli Netcool Software.
Aug 18, 2006 ... HERNDON, Va. -- Windward Consulting Group, the premier operational management consulting and systems engineering firm, announced today that IBM has designated Windward as an authorized Education Center for IBM Tivoli Netcool Software. Education Centers for IBM Software (ECIS) is ...
Alert from Yes on Prop 86: Tobacco Companies Funding Opposition to California's Anti-Smoking Initiative Found Guilty of Five-Decade Racketeering Scheme; Federal Judge Says Cigarette Makers Lied to the American People and Marketed to Children.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The same tobacco companies that are funding the opposition to Proposition 86 were found guilty today of a five-decade scheme to defraud the public on the dangers of smoking by U.S. Judge Gladys Kessler. According to the ruling, Philip Morris and R.J ....
Fourth Annual Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay Over Half Full; Twenty Second Big Sur International Marathon Registration Now Open; Two Scenic Destinations, Two Different Seasons.
Aug 18, 2006 ... CARMEL, Calif. -- With two and a half months left until race day, the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay is almost 60 percent sold out. Race officials are confident that the event, in its fourth year, will once again be a sell out by Sunday, October 29. "This event has grown ...
Judge Issues Markman Order in Affymetrix Litigation with Illumina.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) announced today that District Court Judge Joseph J. Farnan of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Markman order in the litigation brought by Affymetrix against Illumina. Affymetrix has accused Illumina ...
Over a Five Year Period the Pet Health Care Market in China Increased Annually by 3.2%.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40828) has announced the addition of Pet Health Care in China to 2010 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Pet Health Care in ...
Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll Says Federal Court's Opinion on Tobacco's RICO Conspiracy Has Implications in Pending Civil Class Action.
Aug 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON -- Late Thursday afternoon, Judge Gladys Kessler of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the tobacco industry conspired for decades to deceive the public about the dangers of smoking. Judge Kessler specifically found that the defendant ...
According to Bunker & Bunker Co. Inc., Screeching Tires Save Lives; ABS Brakes Negate Life Saving Sound, Kill and Injure Thousands Each Year.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- A positive invention, ABS brakes, have one major flaw. They kill! The screeching tire sound emitted when non-ABS brakes are engaged is lost in an ABS system. Fortunately a new device is looking to correct that. This invention artificially replaces the blood-curdling ...
EchoStar Asks Federal Court to Stay Texas Injunction.
Aug 18, 2006 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the Tivo Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp. lawsuit: "This morning, EchoStar will ask the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals to block an ...
Silver Screens Studios: Discusses 90 Day Business Agenda and Financial Infrastructure Development.
Aug 18, 2006 ... ATLANTA -- Silver Screen Studios, Inc. (OTCBB: SSSU) www.silverscreenstudiogroup.com, http://finance.yahoo.com/q?d=v1&s=sssu.ob, Traders Nation, http://www.tradersnation.com/sssu.shtml, comments on comprehensive 90 day business agenda. 90 Day Business Agenda: We are ...
Mekonomen: Interim Report January - June 2006.
Aug 18, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Mekonomen (STO:MEKOB): --Total revenues for the period rose by 6.4 per cent to SEK 1,212.8 M (1,140.1). --EBIT amounted to SEK 75.4 M (81.8), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 6.2 per cent (7.2). --Non-operating costs totalling SEK ...
Skanska: Skanska's Internal Control Transferred to Newly Established Group Staff Unit Internal Audit and Compliance.
Aug 18, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Group Staff Unit Internal Audit and Compliance is being formed to meet the demands placed by the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance and to strengthen the control environment. To date, responsibility for the Group's internal audit was within Group Staff ...
Pay-television in Europe is Expected to be Worth EUR 75 billion by 2008.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40836) has announced the addition of European Pay-TV Forecasts to their offering. David Brown's report provides an unparalleled and comprehensive source of data on the European Pay-TV industry, ...
FactSet Research Systems Declares Dividend.
Aug 18, 2006 ... NORWALK, Conn. -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on September 19, 2006 to holders of record of FactSet's common stock on August 31, 2006. ...
Delta Apparel, Inc. to Acquire Fun-Tees, Inc.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DULUTH, Ga. -- Delta Apparel, Inc. (AMEX:DLA) today announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the net assets of privately held Fun-Tees, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close on or around Monday, October 2, 2006, subject to the ...
Delta Apparel Begins Offshore Textile Manufacturing Initiative; Expected to Result in Approximately $7 million in Annual Savings by FY09.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DULUTH, Ga. -- Delta Apparel Inc. (AMEX: DLA) announced today that the Company plans to open Ceiba Textiles, a state-of-the-art offshore textile manufacturing plant. The 300,000 square foot facility will be located in the Green Valley Industrial Park in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Avanex, Home Depot and UTStarcom.
Aug 18, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day, the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Avanex Corp. (Nasdaq:AVNX), Home Depot ...
Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Net Servicos, VCP, COPEL, FEMSA and Pao de Acucar.
Aug 18, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Claudio Freitas, who discusses Net Servicos (Nasdaq:NETC), VCP (NYSE:VCP), COPEL (NYSE:ELP), FEMSA (NYSE:FMX) and Pao de Acucar (NYSE:CBD). A synopsis of today's Analyst ...
Sheldon Ralph Opens American Security Bank Loan Production Office in Palmdale.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SANTA ANA, Calif. -- David T. Blankenhorn, president/CEO of American Security Bank, and Wayne Rosenberger, senior vice president/regional manager of the bank's Lancaster office made a joint announcement today. They announced that the bank has opened a loan production office in the city of ...
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Cutera, Inc., U.S. Cellular, Mossimo and Alliant Energy.
Aug 18, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq:CUTR) as the Bull of the Day and U.S. Cellular (AMEX:USM) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Mossimo (Nasdaq:MOSS) and Alliant Energy (NYSE:LNT). Full analysis of all four stocks ...
Active Reasoning Appoints Vice President and General Manager to Lead Shanghai Development Center; Company to Expand Research and Development Team.
Aug 18, 2006 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Active Reasoning, the leader in IT policy enforcement and controls validation, announced today the appointment of Allen Xu as Vice President and General Manager of the company's Shanghai Development Center, a wholly-owned research and development facility. Xu will ...
Physicians Practice Magazine and athenahealth to Discuss Industry's First Health Insurer Rankings and Related Trends.
Aug 18, 2006 ... Audio Conference on Physicians Practice and athenahealth's "PayerView" Health Insurer Rankings <Pre> Audio Conference Title: Your Payers, Ranked Date/Time: Thursday, August 24, 2006; 12:00 p.m. ET Presenters: Pamela Moore, Ph.D., CPC, senior editor, ...
Delta Apparel Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Financial Results.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DULUTH, Ga. -- Delta Apparel, Inc. (AMEX: DLA): --4Q06 Net Sales Rise 24.4% to Record $82.4 Million --4Q06 Gross Margins Improve 340 Basis Points --4Q06 Earnings Increase 98.4% to Record $0.74 per Basic Share --Reports Record FY06 Revenues and ...
Tampa Electric Begins Construction on $300 Million Expansion Project at Polk County Generating Station, an Industrial Info News Alert.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Tampa Electric Company has started construction for a $300 million expansion project at the Polk County Generating Station located in the city of Mulberry, Florida. For details, view the entire ...
Ten New Chemical Plant Startups Planned for the Third Quarter Despite Delays and Reschedulings, an Industrial Info News Alert.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The North American Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) is expected to see ten new plants begin commercial operation during the third quarter of this year, almost as many as have been seen the entire year so far ...
Tesoro Corporation Announces Plans to Build New Corporate Headquarters Campus in New ''Class A,'' Master-Planned Office Park by Patrinely Group; Office Park to Create New San Antonio Benchmark.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO) announced today that it will construct a new corporate headquarters campus in San Antonio. The campus will be located in a new "Class A," master-planned office park being developed by Patrinely Group of Houston, at the intersection of Highway ...
Zacks Buy List Highlights: MedCath Corporation, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Guess? Inc., and American Financial Group, Inc.
Aug 18, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest list of Zacks Rank Buy Stocks. Everyday on Zacks.com, four stocks are selected based on how well they match the criteria for the four main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value. The four Zacks Rank Buy stocks ...
Medistem Appoints Former World Health Organization Microbiologist Dr. Clem Persaud to Medical Advisory Board; New Member Underscores Medistem's Commitment to Collaboration with International Authorities on Stem Cell Research.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Medistem Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB:MDSM) (FWB:S2U), committed to the ethical development of next-generation medical therapies from non-controversial adult stem cell sources, announces that Dr. Clem Persaud, a former Fellow at the World Health Organization and ...
Zacks' High Rank Value strategy highlights: Centerpoint Energy, Inc., Eagle Bulk Shipping, Hooker Furniture Corp. and Worthington Industries.
Aug 18, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Many value investors look for stocks trading at Price/Earnings multiples below 15 and Price/Book multiples below 3. Combining these valuation measures with a Zacks Rank of #1 ("Strong Buy") or #2 ("Buy") helps to ensure that a stock is truly undervalued. The High Rank Value ...
Zacks Industry Outlook highlights: Caremark Rx, HealthSpring, Magellan Health Services and WellCare Health Plans.(Industry overview)
Aug 18, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases its latest Industry Outlook. This report identifies the best stocks in the top-ranked industries. Featured in the latest report is the HMO industry with a focus on the following stocks: Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX), HealthSpring, Inc. (NYSE: HS), Magellan ...
Viisage Files Application to List on the NYSE upon Close of the Merger with Identix; Viisage and Identix Shares to Simultaneously De-List from NASDAQ.
Aug 18, 2006 ... BILLERICA, Mass. & MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Viisage Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VISG) and Identix Incorporated (NASDAQ: IDNX) announced today Viisage has filed an application with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the listing of its securities on the NYSE following the closing of the ...
Zacks Brokerage Buy List: Citigroup, FedEx, Microsoft and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Aug 18, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Today Zacks.com releases the names of four more stocks that are on their coveted Brokerage Buy List portfolio. This portfolio includes just those stocks that currently appear on the core recommended lists of at least three of the top 14 brokerage firms. These stocks are ...
The Wet Seal, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results and Provides Third Quarter Guidance.
Aug 18, 2006 ... FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. -- The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq:WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, announced results for its second fiscal quarter ended July 29, 2006 and provided guidance for its third fiscal quarter. Financial Results Net income for the ...
bebe stores, inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend.
Aug 18, 2006 ... BRISBANE, Calif. -- bebe stores, inc. (Nasdaq:BEBE) today announced that its Board of Directors declared bebe's quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 18, 2006. ...
Arrowhead Raises Additional Capital from Institutional Shareholders; Increases Ownership in RNAi Subsidiary.
Aug 18, 2006 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- Arrowhead Research Corporation, (NASDAQ:ARWR) a nanotechnology company commercializing new technology in the areas of life sciences, electronics and energy, today announced that it has closed the sale of 204,918 shares of restricted common stock to Knott Partners, LP ...
DexCom Announces Stay and Partial Dismissal of Abbott Patent Infringement Suit against DexCom; Reiterates Commitment to Diabetes Community; Patients Can Continue to Benefit from DexCom's Innovative Products.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has granted DexCom's motion to stay the patent infringement case brought against it by Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:ABT), and ...
Hydrogenics Joins Plug-In Hybrid Consortium with an Eye on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plug-In Vehicles.
Aug 18, 2006 ... MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced today that Hydrogenics, (Nasdaq:HYGS), a world leading provider of hydrogen and fuel cell products, joined the Hybrid Consortium to participate in the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles. The ...
Avnet Leverages SuccessFactors to Achieve Corporate Goals; Performance and Talent Initiative Targeted to Enhance Corporate Visibility, Expand Talent Pool in Key Job Functions and Increase Corporate Bench Strength.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SAN MATEO, Calif. -- SuccessFactors, Inc., the leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, today announced that Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), has chosen SuccessFactors as the technology backbone for its on-demand performance and talent management initiatives. Avnet's initial ...
EGIL Announces Deal Negotiations with Private Jet Fleets and National Lifestyle Magazines.
Aug 18, 2006 ... POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Edgetech International, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") (Pink Sheets: EGIL) announced today that deal negotiations are currently underway with several private jet fleet owners in addition to several national lifestyle magazines for the purpose of ...
OMX to Deliver Market Data Dissemination Solution to Wiener Borse.
Aug 18, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- OMX (STO:OMX), a leading expert in the exchange industry, has agreed with Wiener Borse, the Austrian stock and derivatives exchange, to provide a market data dissemination solution supporting Wiener Borse's current business as well as future market data offerings. ...
ICON PLC Proposed Bonus Share Issue to Double Number of Shares in Issue.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- ICON (NASDAQ:ICLR), a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has recommended a Bonus Share Issue. This proposal is subject to ...
WPP 2006 Interim Results.
Aug 18, 2006 ... NEW YORK & LONDON -- WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY): --Billings up over 27% at $25.8 billion (GBP 14.4 billion) --Reported revenue up over 16% to $5.12 billion (GBP 2.86 billion) --Like-for-like revenue up 5% --Headline operating profit up over 20% to $646 ...
EA Takes to the Pitch with the Sounds of FIFA 07; International In-Game Soundtrack Takes Players Around the Globe.
Aug 18, 2006 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Brazil, France, England or the USA ... who has the most die-hard soccer fans? Representing 21 different countries, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today rang in the sound of the soccer season by revealing the 40 songs that will be featured in FIFA 07. Launching in over ...
Research and Markets: Mars, Inc was the Leading Company Operating in the UK Cat Care Market.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40832) has announced the addition of Cat Care in the UK to 2010 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Cat Care in the UK. It ...
Examine Global Market for MP3 Players (2000-2010).
Aug 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40855) has announced the addition of "MP3 Players - Global Strategic Business Report" to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for MP3 Players in Thousands of Units. The ...
Examine Major Olive Varieties Grown in Different Regions: Olive Oil Strategic Business Report.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40857) has announced the addition of "Olive Oil - Global Strategic Business Report" to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Olive Oil in Thousand Tons. The major ...
www.Colorado.gov Launches Advanced Search Engine.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DENVER -- Don't know which governmental agency can answer your question? Need to find specific information about Colorado state government services? Colorado's official state Web site (www.Colorado.gov) is providing enhanced access to state government by launching a new search engine to ...
Passenger Cars & Light Duty Trucks, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Pumps & Compressors, and Recreational Equipment Are All Within The Gasoline Engines Market.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40862) has announced the addition of Gasoline Engines - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the North American markets for Gasoline Engines in Thousands of ...
The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights to Host Live Chat on Gather.com with David J. Goldberg; Join the Conversation at civilrights.gather.com.
Aug 18, 2006 ... Gather.com-- WHO: David J. Goldberg, program manager and special counsel, of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Gather.com TIME: 1:00 p.m. EDT WHEN: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 WHERE: www.civilrights.gather.com As part of ...
AnnMarie Merta Named Director of Business Development for Tenet's Southern States Region.
Aug 18, 2006 ... DALLAS -- Tenet's Southern States region announced today that AnnMarie Merta has been promoted to director of business development for the region. Tenet's Southern States region comprises 10 acute care hospitals in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Most ...
Luxury Consumer Confidence Plummets in Second Quarter; Continuing Worry About World Turmoil and Growing Doubts About Financial Direction of the Country Leads to 14 Point Drop in Luxury Consumption Index, Reports Unity Marketing.
Aug 18, 2006 ... STEVENS, Pa. -- Luxury consumers' confidence plummeted during the second quarter 2006, dropping 14 points down to 99.2 from a high of 113.2 at the close of the first quarter. This follows two consecutive quarters of rising luxury consumer confidence. The index is based upon the results of ...
Sprint Launches Hosted Contact Center Solution; Expansion of VoIP Portfolio with Avaya Offers Versatile, Yet Affordable, Alternative.
Aug 18, 2006 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced the availability of the Sprint Hosted Contact Center, powered by Avaya. The fully managed, IP-based contact center solution allows enterprises to take advantage of best-in-class features with lower up-front capital costs and reduced ...
Asyst Technologies Receives Nasdaq Letter Related to Previously Announced Delayed Filing of Form 10-Q.
Aug 18, 2006 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- Asyst Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYT), as required by Nasdaq, today announced that it received a letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department on Aug. 14, 2006, indicating that Asyst is not in compliance with the filing requirements for continued listing on ...
Cisco Press Announces New CCNP Product Line, Aligns to Cisco Systems Certification Updates.
Aug 18, 2006 ... INDIANAPOLIS -- Cisco Press, the market leader in CCNP(R) (Cisco Certified Network Professional) self-study materials announced today all new books and electronic training products supporting the four new CCNP certification exams announced this month by Cisco Systems(R). Twelve of these ...
Port City Java Corporate Same Unit Sales Rise 9.06% for 1st 7 Months of 2006 over Same Comparison 2005; First Costa Rican Cafe Opens.
Aug 18, 2006 ... WILMINGTON, N.C. -- SAME CORP. UNIT SALES INCREASE: Wilmington, NC based Port City Java(R) announces its corporate cafes experienced a same unit sales increase of 9.06% for the first 7 months of 2006 over the same period for 2005. The company views same unit sales increase as a ...
DIRT MotorSports(TM) Announces First Edition 2007 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Schedule.
Aug 18, 2006 ... NORMAN, Okla. -- DIRT MotorSports, Inc. (OTCBB:DMSP) (DIRT) announced the first 72 races for the 2007 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. The schedule features a return to traditional facilities, a number of tracks new to the series, a return to tracks for the first time in ...
Sabre Travel Network Launches Hotel UpSell in the UK; Hotel Properties in the U.S. Have Seen Revenues Grow by an Average of 13%; Travel Agents Have Opportunity to Increase Commissions.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Sabre Travel Network announced today the launch of Hotel UpSell in the United Kingdom. Hotel UpSell is a product that enables hoteliers to automatically offer upgrades when travel agents book hotel rooms in the Sabre global distribution system (GDS). Travel agents ...
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Member.
Aug 18, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: VOL) a leading provider of staffing services and telecommunications and information solutions, today announced that Dr. Deborah Shaw was elected to the Company's board of directors on August 16, 2006. Dr. Shaw, 51, holds a B.A ....
ShieldZone -- Screen Protector Manufacturer -- Expanding Mall Cart Opportunities.
Aug 18, 2006 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- ShieldZone Corp. announces the grand opening of a mall cart in Provo Town Center, Provo, Utah. The cart will open on Aug. 19 and sell invisibleSHIELD screen protectors and a full line of high-quality iPod accessories. "The mall is a great place to generate ...
eMagin Appoints Radu Auf der Heyde as Director.
Aug 18, 2006 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- eMagin Corporation (AMEX: EMA), a leader in OLED technology and personal display systems, has appointed Dr. Radu Auf der Heyde as Director. Mr. Auf der Heyde will also join the newly formed Management Committee as the Board designate. The Committee is tasked with ...
Thad Ellis Joins Cousins as Senior Vice President; Executive Will Oversee Cousins' Third-Party Office Management and Leasing Operations.
Aug 18, 2006 ... ATLANTA -- Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE: CUZ) announced today it has hired Thad Ellis as Senior Vice President. In this position, Ellis will head Cousins Properties Services, the third-party office management and leasing arm of Cousins Properties. Ellis's first day at Cousins will ...
Family Dollar Announces Authorization to Purchase Five Million Shares of Common Stock; Company Also Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend.
Aug 18, 2006 ... MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), announced that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the Company to purchase from time to time, as market conditions warrant, an additional five million shares of the Company's Common Stock. The purchases could be made in ...