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California Water Service Group Prices Public Offering of 2,000,000 Shares of Common Stock.

Oct 05, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) announced today that a public offering of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock was priced at $36.75 per share to yield total gross proceeds to the Company of $73.5 million. The offering is expected to close on October 12, 2006 ....

Eaton Laboratories Announces Spin off of Its Subsidiary.

Oct 05, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- Eaton Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLB) announced today the spin off of its wholly owned subsidiary, IVPSA, Inc. The Board of Directors for Eaton Laboratories announced the declaration of a special stock dividend through which Eaton Laboratories will spin off its ...

Farmers Insurance Claims Team Assists Victims of Ohio Storm.

Oct 05, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has mobilized claims personnel to the areas affected by the recent storm in Columbus, Ohio. As of Thursday afternoon, Farmers has received more than 130 homeowner's claims and more than 150 automobile claims. ...

KLA-Tencor / ADE Acquisition Receives German Antitrust Clearance.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Merger Expected to Close on October 11, 2006 SAN JOSE, Calif. & WESTWOOD, Mass. -- KLA-Tencor Corporation (Nasdaq:KLAC) and ADE Corporation (Nasdaq:ADEX) announced that the acquisition of ADE by KLA-Tencor has received the approval of German antitrust authorities and that the ...

Mancini & Associates Announces Larry Flynt Ordered to Pay $1,114,901 to Former Secretary for Engaging Prostitutes in His Office for Personal Gratification.

Oct 05, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Mancini & Associates today announced a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has confirmed an Arbitration Award of $1,114,901 against Larry Flynt, founder and publisher of Hustler magazine, and his wholly owned company LFP, Inc. for sexual harassment and punitive damages. ...

The NanoBusiness Alliance Responds to New Report, "Regulating the Products of Nanotechnology: Does FDA Have the Tools It Needs?".

Oct 05, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- The NanoBusiness Alliance released its commentary today on The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN) FDA Report authored by former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Policy Michael R. Taylor. The report claims that gaps in legal authority and ...

Sybase, Inc. Schedules Webcast of 2006 Third Quarter Financial Results.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Investors, Analysts and Press are Invited to Listen to a Live Audio Webcast Discussion of Sybase's 2006 Third Quarter Results DUBLIN, Calif. -- Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY): <Pre> WHAT: Sybase, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President John Chen, and Senior Vice President ...

Starbucks Coffee Company Outlines Core Strategies to Continue Delivering Long-Term Shareholder Value in Sixth Biennial Analyst Conference.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Announcements Include Increased Store Growth Targets, International New Market Plans, New Entertainment Partnership and Expanded Product Innovation across All Businesses SEATTLE -- Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) hosted its sixth Biennial Analyst Conference today in Seattle during which ...

Weyerhaeuser Acquires OrganicID, an ITU Ventures Portfolio Company.

Oct 05, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- ITU Ventures announced today that its portfolio company, OrganicID, has been acquired by Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY), one of the world's largest integrated forest products companies. This news was previously released by Weyerhaeuser Company on August 30, 2006. ...

Fiber-to-the-Home Subscribers Climb to 1 Million.

Oct 05, 2006 ... FTTH Council and TIA Statistics Show More Than 6 Million U.S. Homes Are within Reach of All Optical Access Networks WASHINGTON -- Two leading telecommunications industry organizations, the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), ...

LeCroy Announces Pricing of $60 Million Convertible Senior Notes.

Oct 05, 2006 ... CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. -- LeCroy Corporation (NASDAQ: LCRY) announced today that it has priced its previously announced offering of $60 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2026. The Company also granted the initial purchasers a 30 day option to purchase an ...

Research and Markets: Vodafone Group Of The UK Owns An Approximate 3.23% Interest In China Mobile Ltd.

Oct 05, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43068) has announced the addition of China Mobile Ltd Company Intelligence Report to their offering. Company Intelligence Reports provide essential information on network operators and equipment ...

Fitch Rates DASNY's $34.6MM School Revs 'A+'; Stable Outlook.

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch has assigned an 'A+' underlying rating to approximately $34.6 million Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) school districts revenue bond financing program (program) revenue bonds, series 2006A. Expected to be insured, the bonds will price through ...

CenturyTel Schedules Third Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call.

Oct 05, 2006 ... MONROE, La. -- CenturyTel, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) plans to release its third quarter 2006 earnings results pre-market opening on Thursday, November 2, 2006, and host a related conference call at 10:30 a.m. CST that day. The conference call will be streamed live over CenturyTel's Web ...

Fitch Ratings Upgrades Enhanced Mortgage-Backed Securities Ltd.

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch has upgraded two classes and affirmed one class of Enhanced Mortgage-Backed Securities, Ltd. (EMBS I). These upgrades and affirmation are the result of Fitch's review process. The following rating actions are effective immediately: --$42,500,000 Class A Notes ...

Hatteras Networks Congratulates Bellsouth on Frost & Sullivan Award for Mid-Band Ethernet.

Oct 05, 2006 ... BellSouth Receives 2006 Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy In Recognition of Its Ability to Utilize Strategic Technology and Introduce New Mid-Band Ethernet Services RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Hatteras Networks[TM], the Mid-Band Ethernet[TM] services ...

Fitch Affirms Enhanced Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund III, Ltd. (EMBS III).

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch affirms five classes of notes issued by Enhanced Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund III, Ltd. (EMBS III). These affirmations are the result of Fitch's review process. The following rating actions are effective immediately: --$130,000,000 Class A-1 Senior Notes ...

Taro Expects to Receive Report from Independent Counsel by October 20, 2006.

Oct 05, 2006 ... HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ("Taro," the "Company," NASDAQ: TARO) today announced that its Board of Directors presently expects to receive the report from the independent counsel retained by its Audit Committee to investigate the circumstances relating to the ...

"Salute Our Heroes(TM)" Veterans Job Fair, Presented by The New York Times Job Market, Coming to New York City.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Employers to Meet With America's Heroes on November 6 At The Jacob Javits Convention Center Presenting Sponsors are NASA and Merrill Lynch; Participating Companies Include Adecco, Bank of America, CIA, Coca-Cola Enterprises, FDNY, Merck, Oracle, Among Others NEW YORK ...

Spirit Airlines' UnBOOlievable Halloween Sale.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Spirit Offers Fares and Upgrades from $31(i) for Travel on October 31 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Spirit Airlines announces The Halloween Sale with fares from $31(i) for travel on October 31. "Our fares won't scare you, they're unBOOlievable," said Tony Lefebvre, Senior ...

ServiceMaster Outsources Corporate Government & Public Affairs to Heartland Solutions Group, Inc.

Oct 05, 2006 ... ServiceMaster SVP of Government Affairs Kevin Richardson to lead New Company DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- The ServiceMaster Company (NYSE:SVM) announced today that it has outsourced its corporate government and public affairs function to the Chicago-based Heartland Solutions Group, ...

Schaeffer's Market Observation Features Sprint Nextel.

Oct 05, 2006 ... CINCINNATI -- Featured in today's Schaeffer's Market Observation is Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S). This article is just one of the many free market commentaries written every day at www.SchaeffersResearch.com - the home of Bernie Schaeffer and Schaeffer's Investment Research. Take ...

AVX Corporation Schedules Second Quarter Conference Call.

Oct 05, 2006 ... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) has scheduled to release its September 30, 2006 preliminary quarterly results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 and will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on that day. To participate ...

Schaeffer's "Behind the Headlines" Highlights the Following Stocks: Aeropostale, J.C. Penney, Target, and the Retail HOLDRS Trust.

Oct 05, 2006 ... CINCINNATI -- Today's "Behind the Headlines" from Schaeffer's Investment Research focuses on Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO), J.C. Penney (NYSE:JCP), Target (NYSE:TGT), and the Retail HOLDRS Trust (AMEX:RTH). "Behind the Headlines" is a report that analyzes newsworthy stocks that are generating a ...

Fourth Annual New York Times Job Market "Tribute to Nurses" Awards Reception to Recognize Nurses Who Make a Difference.

Oct 05, 2006 ... WNBC-TV's Dr. Max Gomez Is Guest Speaker NEW YORK -- The New York Times announced today that its fourth annual New York Times Job Market "Tribute to Nurses" awards reception program will be held on Nov. 17 at the Rosenthal Pavilion at NYU's Kimmel Center in New York City. The ...

Baldwin Announces Passing of Chairman Emeritus Harold Gegenheimer.

Oct 05, 2006 ... SHELTON, Conn. -- Baldwin Technology Company, Inc. (AMEX: BLD) a global leader in accessories and controls technology for the printing industry, announced the passing of the company's Chairman Emeritus Harold W. Gegenheimer. He was 95. Baldwin Chairman and CEO Gerald A. Nathe ...

American Medical Response Announces Settlement of Investigation.

Oct 05, 2006 ... GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -- Emergency Medical Services Corporation (NYSE: EMS) today announced that its subsidiary, American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR or the "Company"), has entered into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with an investigation into ...

PANDUIT End-to-End 10-Gigabit Fiber Solution Powers High-Technology LITE Complex.

Oct 05, 2006 ... TINLEY PARK, Ill. -- PANDUIT, a leading, world-class developer and provider of innovative network infrastructure systems delivers an end-to-end 10-Gigabit fiber optic solution to the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), a state-of-the-art facility in Lafayette, La. ...

Hasler Introduces WJ PRO Digital Mailing System For Production Mail Environment.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Durable High-Speed Meter Increases Efficiency and Cuts Down Time SHELTON, Conn. -- To help production mailers efficiently meet high-volume demands while reducing costly equipment down time, Hasler has introduced the WJ PRO inline digital mailing system. The WJ PRO offers fast, ...

Fitch Rates San Fran Fin Corp., Calif's $27MM Lse Bnds (Open Space Fund) 'AA-'; Outlook Positive.

Oct 05, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Fitch rates the City and County of San Francisco Finance Corporation's $27 million lease revenue bonds, series 2006 (open space fund -- various park projects) 'AA-'. The bonds are expected to sell competitively on October 19, 2006. Co-financial advisors are The PFM Group ...

IYIA Technologies is Healing Unhealed Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

Oct 05, 2006 ... SAN MARCOS, Calif. -- Diabetes is becoming an epidemic throughout the world. The complications from diabetes are creating a physical and economic crisis to these patients and society. One of the most dreaded complications is developing a diabetic foot ulcer. Approximately 2.4 million ...

Utah Official Web Site Ranked Third in the Nation in 2006 Best of the Web Awards.

Oct 05, 2006 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- The country is taking notice of Utah's official Web site, www.Utah.gov. In the annual Best of the Web competition, Utah.gov has been ranked the third best state government Web site in the nation. The 2006 Best of the Web competition was conducted by the Center ...

Storehouse Inc. to Hold Bankruptcy Liquidation Sale.

Oct 05, 2006 ... 70-Store Home Furnishings Chain to Close Following Sale ATLANTA -- Storehouse Inc., a specialty home furnishings chain known for quality design at affordable prices, will conduct a court-ordered bankruptcy liquidation sale beginning Friday, October 6. The sale was ordered by the ...

Oklahoma State Treasurer's Online Electronic System Named One of the Best in the Nation.

Oct 05, 2006 ... OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma State Treasurer's Online Electronic Trading System was recently recognized as one of the best state online government-to-business services in the nation by the 2006 Best of the Web Digital Government Achievement Awards. The 2006 Best of the Web ...

3Q 2006 Puget Energy Earnings Release & Conference Call.

Oct 05, 2006 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Puget Energy (NYSE: PSD) will release third quarter 2006 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, November 2, 2006. The company will host an analyst conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) on Friday, November 3, 2006. The call will be broadcast ...

www.Maine.gov Recognized for Web Site Excellence in the 2006 Best of the Web Awards.

Oct 05, 2006 ... AUGUSTA, Maine -- The official Web site of the state of Maine (www.Maine.gov) has again been named one of the best state government sites in the nation. Maine.gov was ranked second in the 2006 Center for Digital Government Best of the Web national competition for government Web site ...

SOA Software Named One of Los Angeles' Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Attributes Increased Demand for SOA Products to its 571 Percent Revenue Growth LOS ANGELES -- SOA Software, the leading provider of comprehensive SOA and Web services management, security, mediation and run-time governance solutions, has been named a winner to Deloitte's ...

U.S. Chamber President Comments on U.S. Global Competitiveness.

Oct 05, 2006 ... WASHINGTON -- U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue statement on U.S. global competitiveness: "America has been knocked off its perch as the world's most competitive nation, according to the Global Competitiveness Report released last week by the World Economic ...

Quality Products Announces Contract Awards & Revised 4th Quarter Guidance.

Oct 05, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Quality Products, Inc. (Pink Sheets:QPDC) announced today that their Columbus Jack subsidiary has been awarded multiple contracts totaling in aggregate approximately $2,000,000. This amount includes contracts directly awarded as well as the Company's participation under a ...

Fitch Rates Kalamazoo, Michigan's Bldg Auth Limited Tax GOs 'AA'; Outlook Negative.

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch assigns an 'AA' rating to the City of Kalamazoo Building Authority, Michigan's approximately $4,270,000 building authority bonds, series 2006B. The bonds are scheduled for competitive sale on Oct. 12, 2006 with Robert W. Baird & Co. serving as financial advisor on the ...

Petra Announces the Sale of InPulse Response Group.(Company overview)

Oct 05, 2006 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Petra Capital Partners announced today that West Corporation has acquired Petra portfolio company InPulse Response Group for approximately $44.5M in cash. The sale of InPulse represents Petra's fourth exit in 2006 and ninth successful exit from its Petra Growth Fund I ...

Fitch Rates Florida's $151.7MM Lottery Revenue Refunding Bonds 'A'.

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch assigns an 'A' rating to the State of Florida's $151.7 million lottery revenue refunding bonds, series 2006B, to be issued on behalf of the State Board of Education upon 18 hours' notice from as early as October 9, 2006. Fitch also affirms the 'A' rating on $2.2 billion ...

United Dominion Realty Trust Announces Pricing of $250 Million of Convertible Senior Notes.

Oct 05, 2006 ... RICHMOND, Va. -- United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: UDR) today announced that it has priced an offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2011 with a coupon of 3.625% (the "notes"). An additional $37.5 million aggregate ...

One Liberty Joint Ventures and One Liberty Sell Movie Theater Properties.

Oct 05, 2006 ... GREAT NECK, N.Y. -- One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE:OLP) announced that eight entities (each wholly-owned by one of two separate joint ventures in which One Liberty holds a 50% equity interest), and a separate, wholly-owned subsidiary of One Liberty, closed today on the sale of nine ...

SELEX Communications and Sennheiser Partner to Deliver Active Noise Reduction for Mounted Infantry.

Oct 05, 2006 ... ROME -- SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica company, and Sennheiser Government Systems have partnered to offer the new Warrior Advanced Communications Headset 900 (WACH-900), which delivers a unique Active Noise Reduction (ANR) solution designed to address soldier voice communications ...

Fitch Rates JEA Water and Sewer's $78MM Revenue Bonds 'AA'; Stable Outlook.

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch assigns an 'AA' rating to JEA Water and Sewer System's (W&S) $78.45 million revenue bonds, 2006 series B. Fitch also affirms the 'AA' rating on W&S's $1.34 billion of outstanding senior lien revenue bonds, $343.7 million outstanding subordinated lien revenue bonds, and ...

Fitch Rates Peabody Energy Corp.'s New Sr. Unsecured Notes 'BB+'.

Oct 05, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Fitch rates Peabody Energy Corporation's (NYSE:BTU) $650 million senior notes due 2016 and $250 million notes due 2026 'BB+'. Fitch also affirms the following: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'BB+'; --$650 million senior notes due 2013 'BB+'; ...

LOAM Laser Obstacle Warning System to be Equipped on Denmark's EH101 Search and Rescue Helicopters.

Oct 05, 2006 ... First Laser Obstacle Warning System in Service on Military Helicopter ROME -- SELEX Communications - a Finmeccanica company - announced that its Laser Obstacle Avoidance and Monitoring system (LOAM([R]))has been accepted by the Danish Air Force for its EH101 Search and Rescue ...

Actuant Announces CEO's 10b5-1 Plan.

Oct 05, 2006 ... MILWAUKEE -- Actuant Corporation (NYSE:ATU) today announced today that Robert Arzbaecher, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has adopted a prearranged trading plan in accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company's ...

MultiCell and Fusion Capital Amend and Restate Common Stock Purchase Agreement to Provide for $8 Million of Equity Funding.

Oct 05, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- MultiCell Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:MCET), developing first-in-class drugs based on advanced immune system modulation and other proprietary technologies, announced that on October 5, 2006, it has amended and restated its May 3, 2006, common stock purchase agreement with Fusion ...

HRPT Properties Trust Announces the Pricing of $330 Million of Series D Convertible Preferred Shares.

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEWTON, Mass. -- HRPT Properties Trust (NYSE: HRP) today announced the public offering of 13,200,000 shares of the company's Series D Convertible Preferred Shares for gross proceeds of $330 million. The offering was increased from the previously announced $250 million because of investor ...

Natural Selection Foods Announces E Coli Outbreak Investigation Update.

Oct 05, 2006 ... SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. -- On Wednesday, October 5, officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) visited the San Juan Bautista facilities of Natural Selection Foods as part of the ongoing investigation that the FDA has been ...

UC Davis Graduate School of Management Unveils New Web Site to Coincide with 25th Anniversary.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Features include Toolkits for Prospective MBA Students, Recruiters, Alumni and Corporate Partners DAVIS, Calif. -- The Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Davis, today unveiled its redesigned public Web site, www.gsm.ucdavis.edu, for prospective MBA ...

Amkor Amends Consent Solicitation.

Oct 05, 2006 ... CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) previously announced that it is soliciting consents from the holders of its following series of notes: (i) $400.0 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of 9.25% Senior Notes due 2016 (CUSIP No. 031652AW0); (ii) $250.0 ...

Raking Right Leaves the Backache Behind.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Orthopaedic Surgeons Provide Tips to Prevent Common Raking-Related Injuries ROSEMONT, Ill. -- For so many in the U.S., the invigorating and colorful days of autumn bring the inevitable chore of raking up the leaves. Yet what may seem like just another routine odd job around the ...

U.S. Army Rangers Choose Personal Role Radio, by SELEX.

Oct 05, 2006 ... FT. BENNING, Ga. -- The US Army Special Operations Command has selected the AN/PRC-343 Personal Role Radio as the individual Warfighter's radio for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Selex Communications, a part of the Finmeccanica group of defense companies, manufactures the PRR which is used in ...

Southern U.S. Border Troops Choose the Personal Role Radio, by SELEX.

Oct 05, 2006 ... A Model of the AN/PRC-343 Personal Role Radio Will Be on Display in the Finmeccanica Booth #1661 at the AUSA Show in Washington DC October 9 - 11 AUSTIN, Texas -- US Army National Guard Joint Task Force Texas (JTFTX) has selected the AN/PRC-343 Personal Role Radio (PRR) as the ...

Cinemark USA, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Century Theatres, Inc.

Oct 05, 2006 ... PLANO, Texas & SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- Cinemark USA, Inc. ("Cinemark") and Century Theatres, Inc. ("Century"), announced that Cinemark's acquisition of Century was completed. The company headquarters will remain in Plano, Texas. Lee Roy Mitchell, Cinemark's founder, will continue as the ...

Western Union to Release Third Quarter Results on October 23, 2006 and Host Conference Call on October 24, 2006.

Oct 05, 2006 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that it will release third quarter financial results after the market closes on October 23, 2006. In conjunction with the earnings release, Western Union will host a conference call and webcast scheduled ...

Remington Elsag Law Enforcement Systems at AUSA Show Demonstrating Base Protection System.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Remington-Elsag Law Enforcement Systems (RELES) is Introducing Its Automatic License Plate Reader Solution (ALPR) at the Association of the U.S. Army Show in Washington D.C., 9-11 October MADISON, N.C. -- The Remington-Elsag ALPR is an important tool for force and site ...

Ansaldo Fuel Cell Offers Big Energy Savings for Military Installations.

Oct 05, 2006 ... WASHINGTON -- A new transportable fuel cell system for military installations will be shown for the first time at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) show in Washington D.C. on October 9-11 in the Finmeccanica booth (#1661). The fuel cells system can save between 50 to 80 ...

Fitch Affirms 6 Classes Of GoldenTree High Yield Opportunities II, L.P.

Oct 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch affirms six classes of GoldenTree High Yield Opportunities II, L.P. (GTHY II or the fund). The affirmation of these notes is a result of Fitch's annual rating review process. The following rating actions are effective immediately: --$300,000,000 Senior credit ...

Do University Student Drinking Preferences Include H20?

Oct 05, 2006 ... U.C. Santa Barbara Students Choose Bottled Water as Beverage of Choice SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- A recently completed micro survey among university students at University of California's Santa Barbara campus reveals some interesting water drinking tendencies among the ...

Citrix Online and Other Market Innovators Discuss the Impact of the Business Web 2.0 at Enterprise 2006.

Oct 05, 2006 ... Citrix' Brett Caine Among Thought Leaders on Panel at Sand Hill Group Conference on October 9 at 10:15 AM SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Many of the world's top business and technology leaders will converge at Enterprise 2006 to debate the momentum, economic impact and viability of ...

Acquisition of Maverick Tube Corporation Completed.

Oct 05, 2006 ... ST. LOUIS -- Maverick Tube Corporation (NYSE:MVK) announced today that it has completed its merger with a subsidiary of Tenaris S.A., the leading global manufacturer and supplier of tubular products and services. As announced earlier this week, the merger was approved by Maverick's ...