Business Wire back issues from Thursday, May 24:
Insurance Networking News and Financial Insights Publish First Annual Ranking of Insurance Technology Vendors.
May 24, 2007
Wind Energy America Inc. and Boreal Energy, Inc. Sign MOU and Agree to Examine New Opportunities.
May 24, 2007
ADVISORY/OCEAN'S THIRTEEN Festival de Cannes Highlights Thursday May 24th.
May 24, 2007 ... Revenge is a Funny Thing ... FEED 2 should read: 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM (EDT), 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM (PDT) (sted: 4:00PM - 4:20 PM (EST), 1:00PM - 1:20 PM (PST)). The corrected release reads: ADVISORY/OCEAN'S THIRTEEN FESTIVAL DE CANNES HIGHLIGHTS THURSDAY MAY ...
Photographer Erin Manning Joins Canon U.S.A. to Make It a Snap for Consumers to Get the Most out of Their Digital Images.
May 24, 2007 ... TV Personality Manning to Serve as Spokesperson and Share Scrapbooking, Entertaining and Decorating Tips at Canon-Sponsored Events and On Canon U.S.A. Web Sites LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- The hyperlink www.usa.canon.com/scrapbooking (which directly precedes the About Canon U.S.A., ...
Regardless of Religion, Politics or Location, New Poll Shows Overwhelming Parental Support for Comprehensive Sex Ed.
May 24, 2007 ... OAKLAND, Calif. -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, POLITICS OR LOCATION, NEW POLL SHOWS OVERWHELMING PARENTAL SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED ...
Nektar Announces New Organizational Structure and Spending Reduction Initiatives to Solidify the Company's Leadership Position in PEGylation and Pulmonary Drug Development.
May 24, 2007 ... SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq:NKTR) announced today new initiatives to solidify its leadership position in the development of PEGylated and pulmonary technology-based therapeutics. To effectively leverage the company's talent, drug development expertise, and resources, ...
The Market for Household Products in Australia Increased Between 2000-2005 at an Average Annual Rate of 2.1%.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57689) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Household products in Australia to 2010 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key ...
Gain Insight into the Japanese Non-Life Insurance Market.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57780) has announced the addition of Snapshots Japan Non-Life Insurance 2007 to their offering. Snapshots Japan Non-Life Insurance 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 ...
Study the Latest Five Year Forecasts for the Frozen Berries Market in Greater China.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57803) has announced the addition of The 2007-2012 Outlook for Frozen Berries in Greater China to their offering. WHAT IS LATENT DEMAND AND THE P.I.E.? The concept of latent demand is ...
IDeaS Revenue Optimization Names Klaus Kohlmayr, Hospitality Specialist as New Director of Services.
May 24, 2007 ... MINNEAPOLIS & SYDNEY, Australia -- IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality focused revenue optimization solutions and one of the industry's fastest growing technology companies today announced that Klaus Kohlmayr has joined the company as its new Director of Services. "We ...
1-900 Jackpot, Inc Breaking News.
May 24, 2007 ... LAS VEGAS -- The president of 1-900 Jackpot, Inc (OTCBB:ONJP) is proud to announce the appointment of Delbert G. Blewett BSA, LLB and George R. Ansell BA, LLB as executive directors of international licensing. Their specific task in the company will be to head up the International ...
ActiveState Releases Tcl Dev Kit 4.0.
May 24, 2007 ... Popular Tcl Deployment Toolkit Enhances Code Analysis and Adds Support for Mac OS X and Tcl 8.5 VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- ActiveState, the leading provider of tools and services for dynamic languages, today announced the release of Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) 4.0, the multi-platform ...
Ashworth, Inc. Announces Management Changes and Workforce Reductions.
May 24, 2007 ... Eddie Fadel Returns as President CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Ashworth, Inc., (NASDAQ:ASHW), a leading designer of on course golf apparel and golf-inspired lifestyle sportswear, today announced a series of personnel changes: * Edward ("Eddie") J. Fadel has returned to Ashworth ...
First Coastal Bancshares Reports First Quarter Earnings.(Financial report)
May 24, 2007 ... MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. -- First Coastal Bancshares (OTCBB:FCST), parent company of wholly owned First Coastal Bank, N.A. ("the Bank"), reported net income of $368,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, an increase of 28 percent over first quarter 2006 earnings of $287,000. For the same ...
First Segment for Construction Identified for California High-Speed Train Line.
May 24, 2007 ... Highest Potential for Ridership, Revenue and Private Sector Financing Cited SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Anaheim through the Central Valley to the Bay Area was selected today as the first phase for construction of the statewide high-speed train network, in a decision by the California ...
Announced Today World's Long Anticipated 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love, San Francisco, Sept. 2, 2007 "A Gathering of the Tribes".
May 24, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- The Summer of Love 40th will be held Sunday, September 2nd at Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, from 10am to 6pm. ADMISSION IS FREE. Musicians from across the country will be joining San Francisco at ground zero, where it all began, celebrating ""Summer of ...
Spartan Stores Announces Pricing of $95 Million Offering of Convertible Senior Notes.
May 24, 2007 ... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Spartan Stores, Inc., (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced that it has priced an offering of $95 million aggregate principal amount of 3.375 percent convertible senior notes due 2027. As part of the offering, the Company has granted the initial purchasers an option to ...
Herbalife CEO Elected Chairman of the Board.
May 24, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Johnson has been elected chairman of the company's board of directors. Since taking the helm in April 2003, Johnson has developed a close working relationship of mutual respect with the company's ...
The Malaysia Food & Drink Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Malaysia's Food & Drink Industry.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57768) has announced the addition of "Malaysia Food And Drink Report Q1 2007" to their offering. The greater consolidation that has occurred in Malaysia's mass grocery retail (MGR) sector as a ...
The Vietnam Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Vietnams Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Industry.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57777) has announced the addition of "Vietnam Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Q4 2006" to their offering. The Vietnamese pharmaceutical market has significant growth potential, due to a ...
Understand and Examine the Outlook for Raw Cane Sugar in Greater China.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57788) has announced the addition of "The 2007-2012 Outlook for Raw Cane Sugar in Greater China" to their offering. WHAT IS LATENT DEMAND AND THE P.I.E.? The concept of latent demand ...
Gain an Insight Into the Outlook for the Chinese Infant Cereals Market.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57722) has announced the addition of The 2007-2012 Outlook for Infant Cereals in Greater China to their offering. The concept of latent demand is rather subtle. The term latent typically refers ...
Research and Markets: Qatar Telecom Country Profile Provides You With All the Information You Need to Be Successful in this Market.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57745) has announced the addition of Qatar Telecom Country Profile to their offering. This 19-page report will give you a complete snap-shot of Qatar's telecom environment, providing you with all ...
Bruker Daltonics Announces Launch of CBRN View Integration Software.
May 24, 2007 ... GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- At the 9th International CBW Protection Symposium, Bruker Daltonics today announces the launch of its unique CBRN View[TM] integration software for defense and homeland security forces. Bruker's CBRN View software is an advanced client application which receives and ...
iRobot to Host Analyst & Investor Day.
May 24, 2007 ... BURLINGTON, Mass. -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT) today announced that it will host an Analyst & Investor Day on May 30, 2007, in Bedford, Mass., from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. The day's agenda includes presentations by Colin Angle, iRobot's chief executive officer; Helen Greiner, ...
Warner Home Video First to Break the 100K Sold Mark in High Definition Titles with "The Departed".
May 24, 2007 ... Warner Home Video Leads the High Definition Disc Market with Two of the Top-Selling HD DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Titles BURBANK, Calif. -- Today Warner Home Video (WHV) announced that it is the first studio to surpass sales of 100,000 copies of a high definition title with Martin ...
Farmers Insurance Minnesota Claims Team and Catastrophe Mobile Unit Assist Victims of Widespread Storms.
May 24, 2007 ... Location of the Mobile Unit Will Be Announced to the Media Tomorrow Morning ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies' claims personnel are on the scene in St. Paul, Minnesota tonight following the storms that struck today. In addition, the Farmers Mobile ...
Syntax-Brillian Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering.
May 24, 2007 ... TEMPE, Ariz. -- Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC) today announced the pricing for the public offering of 25,608,695 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $5.75 per share. Gross proceeds (after deducting the underwriting discount but before expenses) will be ...
Dell Unveils Three Consumer Systems Featuring Ubuntu 7.04.
May 24, 2007 ... ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) today made it official, unveiling three consumer systems -- the XPS[TM] 410n and Dimension[TM] E520n desktops and the Inspiron[TM] E1505n notebook -- with the Ubuntu 7.04 Linux distribution factory installed. Available in the U.S. after 4 ...
Steel Partners Japan Comments on Today's Vote by Shareholders of Aderans.
May 24, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund (Offshore), L.P. (the "Fund"), the largest shareholder of Aderans Company Limited (TOKYO:8170) (the "Company"), makes the following comments after the vote by shareholders of the Company on an advance warning system titled "Measures for ...
New Report Profiles the Latvian Life Insurance Market.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57734) has announced the addition of Snapshots Latvia Life Insurance 2007 to their offering. Snapshots Latvia Life Insurance 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 estimates, 4 ...
The Household Products Market Grew Annually by 3.6% in Hong Kong.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57742) has announced the addition of Household Products in Hong Kong to 2010 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Household ...
Research & Markets: Charoen Pokphand Group was the Leading Companies Active in the Meat, Fish and Poultry Market in Thailand.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57749) has announced the addition of Meat, Fish and Poultry in Thailand to 2010 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Meat, Fish ...
New York Court Rules in Favor of ICOS Vision Systems, Dismisses Scanner's Patent Infringement Charges.
May 24, 2007 ... LEUVEN, Belgium -- ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV (Euronext: IVIS), a world leader in vision solutions, today announced that on May 22, 2007, it received a favorable verdict in its defense of a patent infringement action in the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York ....
Redline Announces the Public Debut of its RedMAX 4C Platform for Mobile WiMAX at WiMAX World Europe.
May 24, 2007 ... Company to Feature RedMAX and RedMAX 4C Product Demonstrations in Vienna, Austria TORONTO -- Redline Communications Inc. ("Redline" or "the Company"), (AIM:REDL) a leading provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, today announces the ...
Focus on the American Corporate Credit Cards Market.
May 24, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the American finances industry is now available to its catalogue. Corporate Credit Cards in the U.S. http://www.reportlinker.com/p049067/US-corporate-cards.html The ...
AMVESCAP Shareholders Approve All AGM Resolutions.
May 24, 2007 ... Company Renamed INVESCO PLC LONDON -- INVESCO PLC (formerly AMVESCAP PLC) (NYSE:IVZ) (LSE:IVZ) (TSX:IVZ) today announced that, at its Annual General Meeting held yesterday, shareholders of the company overwhelmingly approved all 13 resolutions on the ballot, including a special ...
Hitachi and Panasonic Strengthen Plasma TV Business Partnership.
May 24, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Hitachi, Ltd. (TOKYO:6501)(NYSE:HIT) and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6752)(NYSE:MC), best known for its Panasonic brand products, today announced that they have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the plasma TV business. Under the agreement, the two ...
Volvo: Truck Deliveries January-April 2007.
May 24, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's (Nasdaq:VOLV) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) three truck companies decreased 17% through April this year, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from Mack were down 54%, while deliveries from Renault Trucks were ...
Opsware Brings Major Advances in Automation to the Fastest Growing Platforms in the Data Center: Windows, Linux and Virtualization.
May 24, 2007 ... Leading Companies Including Acxiom, Atos Origin, BT, Convergys, GAD, LogicaCMG, and Network Appliance Choose Opsware for Full Lifecycle Management of Server Operations SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Opsware Inc. (NASDAQ:OPSW), the leading provider of Data Center Automation software, today ...
RTG Ventures Brings SEC Filings up to Date; NASDAQ Bulletin Board Reinstatement Sought.
May 24, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- RTG Ventures, Inc. (RTGV.PK) is now in full compliance with all reports required to be filed by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the satisfactory completion of the financial audits for fiscal years 2005 and 2006. RTGV's fiscal year ends August 31. (All ...
The UK Market for Courier Services Will Increase by 27% Between 2007 and 2011.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57786) has announced the addition of Courier Services: UK to their offering. In this new report, we analyse the UK market for courier services for a five year review period (2002-2006) and a five ...
Almost a Quarter of UK Aviation Electronics Companies in Financial Danger.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57755) has announced the addition of Aviation Electronics - Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Aviation Electronics - Portfolio Analysis is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The ...
Irish Social Hubs Invade each Other's Territory Competing for the Same Customer.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57771) has announced the addition of Social Hubs in Ireland 2007 to their offering. People are spending more time and money than ever in the 'third space', a term used to describe places other ...
Today, China's Property Market Has Become More Favorable For Those Seeking A Stable Investment Environment Along With Increased Potential For Long Term Growth.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57772) has announced the addition of China 2007: An Outsider's Guide to Getting In to their offering. China 2007: An Outsider's Guide is a comprehensive travel and business guide to explore ...
The European Wireless Network Technologies Market: Trends and Forecasts, Major Players and End-Users Segments.
May 24, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the European machine to machine industry is now available to its catalogue. The European Wireless M2M market http://www.reportlinker.com/p049012/europe-M2M.html M2M is ...
VentureNet Capital Group Announces a Strategic Alliance with Kaboomstocks.com.
May 24, 2007 ... TEMECULA, Calif. -- VentureNet Capital Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:VNTN) announced today that it has developed a strategic alliance with Kaboomstocks.com Kaboomstocks.com has developed a premier website for educational information and content to assist the investing public with ...
Investigation for Revaluation of Trading Positions Now Complete - Resulting in a Total Negative Effect of SEK 227 Million for Carnegie's Net Profit. Carnegie Reports the Suspects to the Police.
May 24, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- An investigation begun by Carnegie on 8 May 2007 shows that the trading result has been overestimated during 2005-2007. This has resulted in the need to revaluate certain trading positions, which negatively affects Carnegie's net profit by a total of SEK 227 million ...
Network Equipment Technologies to Present at Cowen and Company Investor Conference.
May 24, 2007 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- Telecommunications equipment maker Network Equipment Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:NWK) announced today that C. Nicholas Keating, president and CEO will be presenting at the Cowen and Company SMid-Cap Technology Conference on Wednesday, May 31 at The New York Palace Hotel at ...
Oerlikon Optics Introduces Step LightTunnel(TM) for DLP(R) Projectors.
May 24, 2007 ... BALZERS, Liechtenstein -- Oerlikon Optics (SWX:OERL), the global leader in optical component solutions, announced today the launch of Step LightTunnel [TM], a new high temperature and longlife application for DLP[R] projectors. Designed as an option to the standard ...
New Insecticides in the United Kingdom Market Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57805) has announced the addition of "Insecticides in the United Kingdom" to their offering. Our It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It ...
The Music Store Industry Includes about 4,000 Stores with Combined Annual Revenue of about $4 Billion.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57806) has announced the addition of "Music Stores - Industry Profile" to their offering. Covering over 175 industries and updated every 90 days, the First Research Industry Profiles do the ...
Research and Markets: Red Hat, Inc. - Company Analysis Covers Information on the Business Structure, Areas of Operation, Products and Services Offered by the Company.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57812) has announced the addition of "Red Hat, Inc. - Company Analysis" to their offering. Company Analysis assists individual investors, managers and companies in evaluating opportunities, ...
The Middle East Telecom Statistics and Forecast Report Will Provide You with a Whole Range of Statistics, Forecasts and Graphs for the Years 2001-2010.
May 24, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c57829) has announced the addition of "Middle East Statistics and Forecast Report, 2001-2010" to their offering. The Middle East Telecom Statistics and Forecast report will provide you with a ...
Allied Telesis Announces New Modular Multiservice Gateway for Outdoor Deployment.
May 24, 2007 ... CHIASSO, Switzerland -- Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet access solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of IP Triple Play networks over copper and fiber access infrastructures, today launched its new intelligent Multiservice Gateway (iMG), the ...
Acorda Therapeutics to Present at Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. 2007 Growth Conference.
May 24, 2007 ... HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.(Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that Ron Cohen, President and CEO, will present at the upcoming Friedman Billings, Ramsey & Co. 2007 Growth Conference on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 1:35 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The conference is ...
MGI PHARMA to Present at the Bank of America Healthcare Conference.
May 24, 2007 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- MGI PHARMA, INC. (Nasdaq:MOGN) today announced that Lonnie Moulder, President and Chief Executive Officer of MGI PHARMA, will present at the Bank of America Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. Mr. Moulder will provide ...
Fuel Tech Announces Stockholder Voting Results.
May 24, 2007 ... BATAVIA, Ill. -- Fuel Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTEK) today announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on May 23. Owners of the Company's Common Stock voted on the election of Directors; the appointment of an independent auditor; and the adoption of a deferred compensation ...
U.S. Precious Metals Adds New Member to Board of Directors.
May 24, 2007 ... LITHIA, Fla. -- U.S. Precious Metals, Inc. (OTCBB: USPR) today announced the election of Brian Russell to the company's Board of Directors. According to Peter Toscano, Chairman of U.S. Precious Metals, "Mr. Russell brings extensive expertise in the field of geology and chemistry and will ...
Patterson Companies Reports Improved Fourth Quarter Operating Results.
May 24, 2007 ... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PDCO) today reported consolidated sales of $739,143,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 ended April 28, an increase of 6% from $695,177,000 in the year-earlier quarter. On a comparable basis, which excludes the telemarketing ...
ATM Corp. Sets Another Industry Benchmark With Its Streamlined Settlement Package (SSP).
May 24, 2007 ... Industry expertise and Vision software solutions combine to enable lenders to close their loans in just six days after application PITTSBURGH -- ATM Corporation of America, a leading provider of settlement solutions to large, national mortgage lenders, announced that its ...
Air Temp North America Announces Plan to Consolidate Its Mexican Manufacturing.
May 24, 2007 ... MIAMI -- Air Temp North America, Inc. (the "Company"), (Pink Sheets:ATPN), the holding company for Air Temp de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., announced that it will consolidate its manufacturing facilities in Mexico into a single production plant. The current production operations are located in ...
CONMED Corporation To Present At The Bank of America Health Care Conference on Friday, June 1, 2007.
May 24, 2007 ... UTICA, N.Y. -- CONMED Corporation (Nasdaq: CNMD), a medical technology company specializing in medical devices for surgical and patient monitoring markets, announced today that the Company will participate in Bank of America's 2007 Health Care Conference on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 11:20 AM ...
WNS Names Deborah Kops as Chief Marketing Officer.
May 24, 2007 ... MUMBAI, India & NEW YORK -- WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS), the parent company of WNS Global Services, a leading offshore business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, today announced the appointment of Deborah S. Kops as Chief Marketing Officer of WNS Global Services. "We are ...
Sanderson Farms, Inc. Reports Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2007.(Financial report)
May 24, 2007 ... LAUREL, Miss. -- Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) today reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2007. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were $360.5 million compared with $239.1 million for the same period a year ago. For the quarter, net ...