Business Wire back issues from Thursday, May 31:
Tessera Technologies to Participate in Upcoming Conferences.
May 31, 2007
New Study Shows that Youth Trendsetting Brands in America Need to Know What's Taking Shape in China.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58471) has announced the addition of China Youth Culture Study to their offering. Our 2nd Annual China Youth Culture Study clearly indicates that the youth culture marketplace of 15-25-year-olds ...
New Market Database Examines the Resistor Market in China.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58476) has announced the addition of China: Resistor Market, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011 to their offering. Market database with forecast, market data in euros, figures given in excel spreadsheet ....
New Report Predicts the Outlook for Frozen Asparagus in Greater China to 2012.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58498) has announced the addition of The 2007-2012 Outlook for Frozen Asparagus in Greater China to their offering. WHAT IS LATENT DEMAND AND THE P.I.E.? The concept of latent demand ...
New Report a Comprehensive and Insightful Examination of China's Energy Industry.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58501) has announced the addition of Analyzing China's Energy Industry to their offering. The People's Republic of China is often referred to as the home of the Red Dragon which in oriental terms ...
Men Men Men: The #1 Comedy on Television Comes to DVD When Warner Home Video Releases Two and a Half Men: the Complete First Season on September 11, 2007!
May 31, 2007 ... The Beloved CBS Sitcom Featuring America's Favorite Unconventional Family Comes to DVD for the First Time BURBANK, Calif. -- About to begin its fifth season on CBS, Two and a Half Men has sustained a fervent fan base maintaining it as the #1 comedy on television. Now viewers can ...
PacWind Signs Brand License Agreement with Living with Ed.
May 31, 2007 ... Designer and Manufacturer of Revolutionary Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Will Team Up with Hit TV Series and Hollywood's 'Greenest' Actor to Promote Wind Power Technology TORRANCE, Calif. -- PacWind, Inc. has signed a long-term exclusive brand license / endorsement agreement with ...
Polygamy Film "Damned to Heaven" Features Cult Survivors.
May 31, 2007 ... Documentary Premieres at Krakow Film Festival as Cult Leader Warren Jeffs Awaits Trial LOS ANGELES -- The documentary film, "Damned to Heaven," premieres at the 47th annual Krakow Film Festival in Krakow, Poland, May 31 - June 5, as one of 10 (out of 300 submissions) to premiere ...
California Department of Toxic Substances Control Takes Enforcement Action Against Romic Environmental Technologies of East Palo Alto.
May 31, 2007 ... Order Shuts Down Hazardous Waste Treatment Operations SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) today announced it has issued an enforcement order to Romic Environmental Technologies Corp. of East Palo Alto. The order charges Romic with ...
Golden Boy Promotions Expands Its Shareholder Base.
May 31, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- It was announced today that the leading boxing promotion company, Golden Boy Promotions, has expanded its shareholder base by adding Brener International Group, LLC, an investment vehicle of Mr. Gabriel Brener, to its already impressive list of shareholders. Said ...
William Eames Joins Valley Community Bank Board.
May 31, 2007 ... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Valley Community Bank, specializing in customized banking services for entrepreneurs, small businesses and professionals, announces that William M. Eames has joined its Board of Directors. William Eames founded Bill's Drugs in 1959 and built the company up ...
Remarks by the President at New Jersey Republican Committee Reception.
May 31, 2007 ... EDISON, N.J. -- New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center Edison, New Jersey 6:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Yes, it's good to be back in Jersey. Thank you for the warm welcome. (Applause.) I appreciate you all coming. Mr. Chairman, thank you ...
Examine the Potential Industry Earnings for the Frozen Cauliflower in China.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58379) has announced the addition of The 2007-2012 Outlook for Frozen Cauliflower in Greater China to their offering. The concept of latent demand is rather subtle. The term latent typically ...
New Report Provides Comprehensive and Totally Up to Date Information on the Printed Electronics Market in East Asia.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58441) has announced the addition of Printed Electronics in East Asia to their offering. Ning Xiao, Dr Peter Harrop and team have produced a major new 200 page report analysing activity in ...
Fanless Embedded Designs Can Now Take Advantage of AMD64 Technology with the Introduction of the AMD Sempron(TM) 2100+ Processor.
May 31, 2007 ... Additionally, the AMD Geode[TM] LX 800 @ 0.9W Processor Now Supports Extended Temperature Applications SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced an expansion of its Embedded Solutions offerings to include the new AMD Sempron[TM] Processor Model 2100+ and the AMD ...
Photoshop Plug-In for Google 3D Warehouse Now Available.
May 31, 2007 ... Software Add-On Delivers Direct Access to Google's Free 3D Content SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and Google Inc. (Nasdaq:GOOG) today announced the Photoshop[R] CS3 Extended plug-in for the Google 3D Warehouse, enabling Adobe[R] Photoshop CS3 ...
Remarks by the First Lady at the Sesame Workshop Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner.
May 31, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Cipriani 42nd Street New York, New York 8:12 P.M. EDT MRS. BUSH: Thank you all. Thank you very much for the very warm welcome. And thank you, Barbara and Jenna, for your introduction. When Barbara and Jenna were little girls, we loved to watch ...
Gain Insight In To The 2007-2012 Outlook For Frozen Sweet-Cut Yellow Corn In Greater China.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58469) has announced the addition of "The 2007-2012 Outlook for Frozen Sweet-Cut Yellow Corn in Greater China" to their offering. WHAT IS LATENT DEMAND AND THE P.I.E.? The concept of ...
The Market for Ice Cream in Russia Increased Between 2001-2006 at an Average Annual Rate of 1.2%.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58490) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Ice Cream In Russia To 2011 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on ...
Focus on the Tea and Coffee Markets in the UK: Market Sizes, Key Players, Consumer Trends and Forecasts.
May 31, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the British drinks industry is now available to its catalogue. UK Hot Beverages http://www.reportlinker.com/p049351/hot-beverages-uk.html The hot beverages market ...
ASML Announces Plan to Optimize Capital Structure: Capital Repayment and Reverse Stock Split.
May 31, 2007 ... VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands -- ASML Holding NV (ASML) today announced that it will further optimize its capital structure through a return of approximately EUR 960 million to shareholders in combination witha reverse stock split. "ASML has clearly shown its ability to ...
ASML Announces Plan to Optimize Capital Structure: Eurobond Issue Followed by Capital Repayment and Reverse Stock Split.
May 31, 2007 ... VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands -- ASML Holding NV (ASML) today announced that it will further optimize its capital structure through an inaugural Eurobond benchmark issue. The proceeds will be used to fund part of approximately EUR 960 million that will be returned to the shareholders in ...
Harry Potter(TM) to Cast Spell on Universal Orlando Resort.
May 31, 2007 ... Harry Potter "Theme Park within a Theme Park" Scheduled to Debut in 2009 -- Fans to be Immersed in the Adventures of the World's Most Popular Wizard ORLANDO, Fla. -- Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Universal Orlando Resort are partnering to create the world's first fully ...
Ray Williams Named Division President of Jade Range.
May 31, 2007 ... ELGIN, Ill. -- The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) today announced that it has named Ray Williams as Division President of Jade Range. Ray Williams has been with Middleby since 1999 and most recently held the position of Vice President of Engineering at the Southbend Division. Prior to ...
Leap Wireless Hosts Investor Analyst Day.
May 31, 2007 ... Provides Analysts with In-Depth Look at Wireless Service Provider SAN DIEGO -- Leap Wireless (NASDAQ:LEAP): <Pre> WHAT:Leap is hosting an Investor Analyst Day that will include management meetings and market tour to explore ...
Repurchase of shares in Alfa Laval AB.
May 31, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Alfa Laval AB's Board of Directors has decided to apply its approved mandate from the Annual General Meeting regarding the repurchase of own shares. The buy-back mandate amounts to a maximum of 10% of the total number of shares outstanding through to the Annual General ...
Mitsubishi Electric Develops Practical Use Multi-Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell with World's Highest Conversion Efficiency Rate of 18.0%.
May 31, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503)(President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) announced today its achievement of a world record1 photoelectric conversion efficiency rate2 of 18.0%3 in a 150mm square practical use multi-crystalline silicon solar cell, an improvement of 1.2% ...
New Report Provides a Detailed Analysis of the Ukrainian Economy.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58400) has announced the addition of Ukrainian Economic Outlook: Tendencies, Estimates, Forecasts to their offering. Ukrainian Economic Outlook: Tendencies, Estimates, Forecasts - is a quarterly ...
Industry Report Offers a Comprehensive Picture of the Estonian Furniture Sector.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58481) has announced the addition of The Furniture Industry in Estonia to their offering. This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Estonia, providing trends in ...
ETEL Selects XJTAG System to Debug and Test Motion Control Products.
May 31, 2007 ... CAMBRIDGE, England -- ETEL (www.etel.ch), a leading global supplier of direct drive motion control components and integrated systems, has selected the XJTAG boundary scan development system to debug and test complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in its market-leading range of advanced ...
HP, Tsinghua University Form Multimedia Technology Research Collaboration.
May 31, 2007 ... Group to Develop Image Analysis for Photo Sorting, Face Recognition BEIJING -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced it is collaborating with Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, to develop multimedia technologies, including automated photo sorting, facial expression recognition and ...
Web Alert: Tech Laboratories Conference Call Starts Today at 12 Noon ET.
May 31, 2007 ... CEO to Spotlight Acquisition of Renewal Fuels, Agreement to Acquire Biodiesel Solutions and Discuss Strategic Initiatives to Capitalize on Biofuels Energy Sector SPARKS, Nev. -- Tech Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB:TLBT), a biofuels company supplying the nation's growing need for ...
View Forecasts to 2009 on the Toilet Paper Industry in the UK.(Industry overview)
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28071) has announced the addition of Euromonitor International's new report: Toilet Paper in the United Kingdom to their offering. The Toilet Paper in the United Kingdom report offers a ...
Key Changes Facing the Smart Cards Industry - the Contactless Payment Technology Opportunities.
May 31, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the American credit cards industry is now available to its catalogue. Smart Cards in the U.S.: Contactless Payment Cards http://www.reportlinker.com/p049029/US-smart-cards.html ...
Get a deep insight into the automotive clutch industry.
May 31, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide automotive parts industry is now available to its catalogue. Global market review of OE gearbox clutches - forecasts to 2013 ...
Speakerbus Group plc Provides a Plug and Trade Approach for Investment Banking.
May 31, 2007 ... LONDON -- Speakerbus Group plc launch the latest generation of their innovative i series - trader voice solution to the global market. The new iCentralized Management System (iCMS) provides an automated management portal for the range of i series desktop and gateway appliances. i series ...
New Report Delivers a Comprehensive Picture of the Furniture Sector in Cyprus.
May 31, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58453) has announced the addition of The Furniture Industry in Cyprus to their offering. This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Cyprus, providing trends in ...
Dohop.com Upgrades World's Fastest Flight Search Engine.
May 31, 2007 ... Find connections and cheap flights between all airlines, thousands of destinations world wide in two seconds or less. Re-designed user interface makes flight search easier than ever. REYKJAVIK, Iceland -- Dohop Ltd, the global travel technology company, today announced ...
Sequenom to Provide Quantitative Gene Expression Services to the Immune Tolerance Network.
May 31, 2007 ... MassARRAY Platform Selected as Only Technology to Meet Stringent Assay Requirements SAN DIEGO -- Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQNM) today announced that it will provide quantitative gene expression (QGE) services to the Immune Tolerance Network (ITN), a collaborative research ...
VentureNet Capital Group Announces Southern California Investment Association Conference.
May 31, 2007 ... TEMECULA, Calif. -- VentureNet Capital Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:VNTN) announced that the Southern California Investment Association (SCIA) National Small Cap Syndicate Conference is set for June 2, 2007 at the John Wayne Airport Hilton in Irvine. VentureNet Capital is a Founding Member of ...
PMC-Sierra Achieves FTTH Industry Milestone with Four Million FTTH Optical Network Units in Field Deployment.
May 31, 2007 ... Asia Leads with Volume Deployment of Gigabit EPON in Japan, Major EPON Rollout Commencing in Korea and EPON Field Trials Underway in China SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS) today announced that its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) solution is now deployed in more ...
Oberon Media Acquires I-play to Form Multi-Platform Casual-Gaming Powerhouse.
May 31, 2007 ... I-play's Leadership in Mobile Gaming Establishes Oberon as First "Triple Play" Platform Delivering Casual Games To Consumers Online, on Mobile & TV Oberon Secures Additional Funding from Existing and New Investors Including Goldman Sachs, Oak Investment Partners and Lehman ...
Hilton Garden Inn(R) Swings into Summer with the "Great Golf Giveaway".
May 31, 2007 ... Leading Mid-Priced Hotel Brand Tees Off with American Express([R]), Dockers([R]) Golf and 375+ Golf Courses to Play BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Garden Inn([R]) (NYSE:HLT), the award-winning mid-priced brand, expands its annual "Great Golf Giveaway" promotion with new ...
Fagerhult Has Completed the Acquisition of Eagle Lighting Group in Australia.
May 31, 2007 ... HABO, Sweden -- In order to further strengthen its international growth and strong position in the Global Lighting Industry and to create a platform for growth in the Australian market, Fagerhult (STO:FAG) has today completed the acquisition of the Australian Lighting Group, Eagle ...
Nomination Committee for Electrolux Annual General Meeting 2008.
May 31, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- In accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting in April 2007, Electrolux shall have a Nomination Committee consisting of six members. The members should be one representative of each of the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights, together ...
Sandvik Completes Acquisitions within Mobile Crushing and Screening.
May 31, 2007 ... SANDVIKEN, Sweden -- Sandvik (STO:SAND) announced on 24 April 2007 the agreements to acquire Extec Screens and Crushers Ltd and FintecCrushing and Screening Ltd. The acquisitions were completed on 31 May 2007 and the work to integrate the two companies in business area ...
Progressive Opens Houston Claims Service Center, Makes Handling Claims/Repair Process Following Car Crashes Fast, Easy.
May 31, 2007 ... HOUSTON -- Nearly 45,000 car accidents happen every year in the Houston metropolitan area - that's more than 120 a day! And picture this - it's about one crash for every parking space at Reliant Park and George Bush Intercontinental Airport combined! Now, imagine if these drivers could ...
Wilmington Receives Verizon Yellow Pages with More Robust Features, Display Ads and Listings.
May 31, 2007 ... Life is Looking Up as Idearc Media Salutes Area's Local Heroes WILMINGTON, Del. -- Idearc Media Corp., publisher of the Verizon[R] Yellow Pages and home to Superpages.com[R], is currently distributing the Wilmington Verizon Yellow Pages. This year's content-rich directory ...
Granite Energy Acquires Worldwide License.
May 31, 2007 ... University of Utah Technology Complements 'Green' Initiative SALT LAKE CITY -- Granite Energy (OTC:GNGI) (the Company) today announced the acquisition of a worldwide Licensing Agreement with the University of Utah. The agreement will complement the new "Green" division for ...
Interventional Spine, Inc. Completes $24 Million Financing.
May 31, 2007 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Interventional Spine, Inc. today announced that the Company has closed its Series C financing, raising a total of $24 million. The financing was completed with a group of major venture capital firms in the medical arena. The lead investor in this financing was Ascension ...
ADTRAN Expands Ethernet in the First Mile Solution Portfolio.
May 31, 2007 ... MEF Compliant Solution Enables New Service Revenue from Carrier Ethernet Delivery HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- ADTRAN([R]), Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN), a leading supplier of network access equipment, today announced two new additions to its Ethernet in the First Mile over Copper (EFMC) ...
Quantum Data Adds HDMI(TM) v1.3 Generator/Analyzer to Video Test Instrument Lineup.
May 31, 2007 ... Enhancement provides dual HDMI/DVI Tx outputs and dual HDMI/DVI Rx inputs for testing HDMI[TM] v1.3 36-bit deep color sources, repeaters and displays ELGIN, Ill. -- Quantum Data[TM] (http://www.quantumdata.com), a worldwide provider of test equipment used to identify and help ...
HandHeld Entertainment Begins Online Marketing/Promotion Campaign for Ckrush Entertainment's Feature Film 'LiveMansion: The Movie'.
May 31, 2007 ... HandHeld Launches a LiveMansion Channel on Its Dorks.com Web Site, as Well as Other Advertising and Marketing Efforts on Its Other Web Properties SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK -- HandHeld Entertainment[TM] (NASDAQ: ZVUE), a global digital entertainment company, today announced it has ...
BPZ Energy Announces Appointment of Ed Caminos as Chief Financial Officer.
May 31, 2007 ... HOUSTON -- BPZ Energy, Inc. (AMEX:BZP) today announced the promotion of Edward G. Caminos to Chief Financial Officer of BPZ Energy, Inc., effective immediately. Mr. Caminos, age 44, joined the Company as Corporate Controller in January 2005 and most recently, served as Vice ...
Travelocity Names Top Three Budget-Friendly Alternate Season Destinations for 2007.
May 31, 2007 ... South Africa, Ecuador and Australia Top the List with more than 25 Percent Hotel Savings Combined SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- With Memorial Day now behind us, many vacationers are kicking off their summer travel plans by packing up their bathing suits, flip flops and beach towels and ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alkermes, Hewitt Associates, Bank of America and TOTAL S.A.
May 31, 2007 ... 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: Alkermes, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKS), Hewitt ...
NPD's Got a Brand New Bag.
May 31, 2007 ... New Accessories Tracking Service is Launched! PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. -- The NPD Group, Inc., leading provider of consumer and retail information, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Accessories Market Tracking Service, including both consumer and retail tracking ...
Rhino Off-Road Industries Unveils Design for Rapid Response RTV(R).
May 31, 2007 ... Expanded Capacity Rough Terrain Vehicle Added to Line-up HENDERSON, Nev. -- Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), which operates outdoor activity based businesses, including wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., released design plans for its ...
Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: U.S. Bioenergy, Aventine Renewable and VeraSun Energy.
May 31, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Matthew Thurmond, who discusses U.S. Bioenergy (Nasdaq: USBE), Aventine Renewable Energy (NYSE: AVR) and VeraSun Energy (NYSE: VSE). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is ...
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Abbott Labs, Embarq Corp., TiVo and Simon Property Group.
May 31, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) as the Bull of the Day and Embarq Corp. (NYSE: EQ) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on TiVo, Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO) and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG). Full analysis of ...
First Open Source Appliance Development Stack Builder Now Available in Fedora 7.
May 31, 2007 ... New Distribution Features an Entirely Open Toolchain and Advances Customization Ability; Fedora Core and Fedora Extras Merge to Become Fedora 7 RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Fedora Project, a Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT) sponsored and community-supported open source collaboration, today ...
VICORP Restaurants, Inc. Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2007 Results.(Financial report)
May 31, 2007 ... DENVER -- VICORP Restaurants, Inc. today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended April 19, 2007. Net revenues for the second quarter of 2007 were $110.0 million, a 3.6% increase from net revenues of $106.2 million reported in the second quarter of 2006. The increase ...
Original Documents Found on Footnote.com Provide Unique Perspective on the Civil War.
May 31, 2007 ... LINDON, Utah -- Throughout history, people have a tendency to remember the major events and famous people that shaped our country. However, our nation's heritage is rich with stories of the common man. It is within these stories that we find valuable and unique insights into the history of ...
Conn's, Inc. Reports Earnings for the Quarter Ended April 30, 2007.
May 31, 2007 ... BEAUMONT, Texas -- Conn's, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:CONN), a specialty retailer of home appliances, consumer electronics, computers, mattresses, furniture and lawn and garden products, today announced earnings results for the quarter ended April 30, 2007. Net income for the first fiscal ...
Monster Employment Index Shows Slight Increase in Online Job Availability for May.
May 31, 2007 ... May 2007 Index Highlights: * Index rises three points in May, extending five-month upward trend in online job demand * Year-over-year growth rate dips to 13 percent, yet shows moderate pick-up from sluggish pace registered in first quarter * Online demand ...