Business Wire back issues from Thursday, August 2:
Biltmore Who's Who Selects Donald Garwood as an Honored Member of the Prestigious Executive and Professional Registry.
Aug 02, 2007 ... HONOLULU -- Name mentioned in headline of release and in first graph, first sentence should read: Donald Garwood (sted David Garwood). The release reads: Biltmore Who's Who Selects Donald Garwood as an Honored Member of the Prestigious Executive and Professional ...
Omtool Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2007.
Aug 02, 2007 ... ANDOVER, Mass. -- Reissuing release (for release dated August 1, 2007) to add ticker symbol for searching purposes. The release reads: OMTOOL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 AccuRoute([R]) product line revenue is principal driver for ...
Games Consoles in Asia Pacific Includes Detailed Data on Market Size and Segmentation.
Aug 02, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64452) has announced the addition of "Games Consoles in Asia-Pacific" to their offering. Our Games Consoles in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...
FirstFed Financial Corp. Announces Stock Repurchase Authorization.
Aug 02, 2007 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- FirstFed Financial Corp. (NYSE:FED), parent company of First Federal Bank of California, announces that on August 1, 2007, its Board of Directors authorized an expansion of its stock repurchase program. The expansion will allow the Company to repurchase an ...
Digital Fusion President Takes on New Role.
Aug 02, 2007 ... HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Digital Fusion, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DIGF), an information technology ("IT"), research and engineering, and acquisition and business support services provider, announced today that Gary Ryan will be retiring from his position as President, effective as of next week's ...
Masterful Master Classes Distinguish AES 123rd Convention.
Aug 02, 2007 ... The Art & Science of Making & Playing Great Recordings + Hard Earned Secrets NEW YORK -- Originally introduced in 2005 the AES Master Class Program was mandated to recognize a select group of Masters in their fields and to provide full-program attendees with in-depth, focused ...
International Fight League (IFL) Enters into $12.7 Million Financing.
Aug 02, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- International Fight League, Inc. (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world's number one team-based professional mixed martial arts sports league, announced today that it has entered into definitive private placement agreements with certain institutional and accredited investors to sell ...
Alpha Innotech Adds Independent Directors to Board, Including Former CEO of Molecular Devices.
Aug 02, 2007 ... SAN LEANDRO, Calif. -- Alpha Innotech Corp. (OTCBB:APNO), a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, announced that two life sciences industry veterans have been added to their Board of Directors. Dr. Joseph D. Keegan was elected to ...
Annual Recognition Opportunity for Exceptional California Businesses.
Aug 02, 2007 ... ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual 2007 Great California Workplaces Award, sponsored by the Employer Resource Institute (www.employeradvice.com). The award recognizes California employers of all sizes that have implemented unique, innovative, or ...
PharmaNet Development Group Agrees to Settle 2005 Securities Class Action.
Aug 02, 2007 ... PRINCETON, N.J. -- PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDGI), ("Company"), today announced that it has entered into an Agreement to Settle Class Action ("Agreement") for the 2005 shareholder securities class action lawsuit. "We are pleased to have reached this significant ...
Japan Ophthalmic Devices Medical Equipment Market Report is an Essential Source for Key Data Relating to the Japan Ophthalmic Devices Medical Equipment Market.(Report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64427) has announced the addition of "Japanese Ophthalmic Devices Market Report" to their offering. Introduction Japan Ophthalmic Devices Medical Equipment Market Report is an ...
The Outlook For Medical Device Markets In Central Asia Provides An Individual And Highly Detailed Analysis Of The Key Developments In Each Market.
Aug 02, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64477) has announced the addition of "The Outlook for Medical Devices in Central Asia" to their offering. Each country report provides a comprehensive analysis of the medical device market, ...
Nash Finch Elects Two New Directors to Board.
Aug 02, 2007 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq:NAFC), a leading food distribution company, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected two new Directors: Sam K. Duncan, 55, who serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of OfficeMax Incorporated, and U.S. Army Major ...
Graphita Launches Point-and-Click Effects for High-Resolution Digital Photos.
Aug 02, 2007 ... New Web Application for Creative Visual Expression that is Fun, Free and Easy to Use SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- Graphita (www.graphita.com) has unveiled Live Studio, an easy-to-use web application for graphical effects on high-resolution digital photos. Now anyone can apply ...
RAIT Financial Trust Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results.
Aug 02, 2007 ... PHILADELPHIA -- RAIT Financial Trust ("RAIT") (NYSE: RAS), a diversified real estate finance company, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. RAIT's management will discuss recent developments in the current quarter affecting RAIT, including, without limitation, RAIT's ...
Dolan Media Company Prices Initial Public Offering at $14.50 Per Share.
Aug 02, 2007 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Dolan Media Company (NYSE:DM) today announced that it has priced its initial public offering of 13,456,522 shares of common stock at $14.50 per share. The company is selling 10,500,000 of these shares and selling stockholders are selling the remaining 2,956,522 shares. In ...
VeriChip Corporation's Appearance on CBS' The Early Show Postponed.
Aug 02, 2007 ... DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- VeriChip Corporation (NASDAQ: CHIP), a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today that its appearance on CBS' The Early Show, previously scheduled for Thursday, August 2nd, has been postponed due to breaking news. Information on ...
HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC Will Issue Its Quarterly Report, Including Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information, on August 14, 2007.
Aug 02, 2007 ... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC ("HRP") announced today that it will post its quarterly report for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 on the company website (http://www.hrpusa.com) on August 14, 2007. The quarterly report will be furnished pursuant to the Indentures ...
New Guide Profiles Over 320 Distributors of Medical Equipment & Supplies in Asia-Pacific.
Aug 02, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64506) has announced the addition of The Guide to Distributors of Medical Equipment & Supplies - Regional Volume IV: Asia Pacific to their offering. Fully expanded and updated, Volume IV: ...
Analyse the Chinese Pharmaceutical Sector.
Aug 02, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64548) has announced the addition of "Chinese Pharmaceutical Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and ...
Clariant Reports Good Sales Growth for the First Half.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... * Sales up 5% in local currency; 6% in Swiss Francs * Prices up 1% with additional price increases announced * Lower SG&A costs and supply chain improvements due to progress on strategic initiatives * Unfavorable currency effects as well as rising raw ...
InNexus Biotechnology to Present at 12th Annual Drug Discovery & Development of Innovative Therapeutics World Conference.
Aug 02, 2007 ... BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada -- InNexus Biotechnology Inc. (OTCBB: IXSBF.OB, TSX: IXS.V), a drug development company commercializing the next generation of monoclonal antibodies based on its Dynamic Cross Linking (DXL[TM]) technology, today announced that the company will be presenting at the ...
Teekay LNG Partners Reports Second Quarter Results and Increases Cash Distribution by 15%.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... Highlights * Declared a cash distribution of $20.6 million, or $0.53 per unit, for the second quarter, up 15% from the previous quarter * Generated $22.2 million in distributable cash flow, up from $17.9 million in the previous quarter * Net income of $2.5 ...
Teekay Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... Highlights * Reported second quarter net income of $78.4 million, or $1.04 per share (including specific items which increased net income by $10.8 million, or $0.14 per share) (1) * Generated cash flow from vessel operations of $165.2 million * Signed ...
Teekay Offshore Partners Reports Second Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... NASSAU, Bahamas -- Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE:TOO): Highlights * Generated $7.6 million in distributable cash flow for the second quarter of 2007 * Declared a cash distribution of $7.0 million, or $0.35 per unit, for the second quarter, payable on ...
Genpact Limited Prices Initial Public Offering; Common Shares to Begin Trading on NYSE.
Aug 02, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Genpact Limited, which manages business processes for companies around the world, today announced that its initial public offering of 35,294,118 common shares has been priced at $14.00 per share. Genpact's shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 2, ...
BCG Study Finds Executive Frustration with Innovation Rising Around the Globe.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Leaders Recognize Innovation Is Critical, but Many Feel Benefits Are Elusive; Risk-Averse Culture and Lack of Speed Seen as Biggest Obstacles Most-Satisfied Companies: Technology, Telecom and Travel/Hospitality Least-Satisfied: Financial Services and Retail ...
Material Technologies' Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS) and Fatigue Fuse Can Determine Actively Growing Cracks in Bridges and Continuously Monitor Accumulated Fatigue in Real-Time.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Expert Opinion on River I-35 Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis Available from Material Technologies, Inc. LOS ANGELES -- Material Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MTTG) has the only nondestructive field testing device able to find growing cracks in bridge structural members as small as ...
Material Technologies Chief Engineer Comments on Bridge Disaster for Fox News, Notes Widespread Bridge Infrastructure Problem in U.S.
Aug 02, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES & MINNEAPOLIS -- Brent Phares, Ph.D., Chief Engineer of Material Technologies Inc., (OTCBB:MTTG), a developer of advanced technology to monitor and measure metal fatigue, commented on today's highway bridge collapse in Minneapolis, calling the disaster a sign of America's ...
Core Security Announces New, Free Web Application Protection Technology.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Company's GRASP Open-Source Project Enhances the Security and Privacy of PHP Web Applications; Provides On-the-Fly Protection against Numerous Injection Attack Vectors BOSTON -- Core Security Technologies, provider of CORE IMPACT, the most comprehensive product for performing ...
View Individual Analysis of the Top 140 Office Supplies Companies Inside the UK Today.
Aug 02, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64596) has announced the addition of Office Supplies (Midlands) - Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Office Supplies (Midlands) is a comprehensive evaluation of the ...
ADDING MULTIMEDIA BNY Mortgage Expands Western Operations.
Aug 02, 2007 ... RENTON, Wash. -- BNY Mortgage, An EverBank Company, has relocated its Western Regional Operating Center to Renton, Wash., in order to accommodate the growing needs of its clients and staff in the area. BNY Mortgage is now located at 1601 East Valley Road, Suite 180, in Renton. ...
Catalyst Rx Selected To Participate in the URAC PBM Accreditation Program.
Aug 02, 2007 ... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Catalyst Rx, the pharmacy benefit management subsidiary of HealthExtras, Inc. (NASDAQ:HLEX), is proud to announce its selection as a beta participant for the first-ever URAC Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation program. Industry experts believe this accreditation ...
Synygy on Track for Record Breaking Year.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Continues Longstanding Streak of Profitable Quarters in 2Q07 CHESTER, Pa. -- Synygy, Inc., a recognized authority in sales performance management and the largest provider of solutions for solving problems related to the management of sales compensation plans, today reported ...
Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Featured in McDonald's(R) Happy Meal(R) and Mighty Kids Meals.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Partnership continues for a second year ST. LOUIS -- Build-A-Bear Workshop([R]) announces that it will continue the McDonald's([R]) Happy Meal([R])and Mighty Kids Meal([R])partnership. This year marks the second plush collection, featuring a trademark Build-A-Bear Workshop heart ...
Red Condor Blocks New Types of Spam in Attachments.
Aug 02, 2007 ... ROHNERT PARK, Calif. -- Red Condor announced it is successfully blocking two new spam campaigns impacting email users. It has blocked more than 2-million spam emails since a campaign was identified in late June to embed advertisements in attached Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files ....
The Toro Company Donates Equipment To Assist In 35W Recovery Efforts.(Company overview)
Aug 02, 2007 ... Provides six Toro[R] Workman[R] utility vehicles to shuttle workers, haul supplies BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- At the request of the City of Minneapolis, The Toro Company this morning provided recovery crews assisting in the 35W bridge collapse with six Toro Workman utility vehicles. ...
Families Keep Traveling Despite Rising Costs, New Hassles.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Best Western, Southwest Airlines, AAA Address Travel Trends, Vacation Tips, Passenger Bill of Rights at Annual Summit NEW YORK -- Despite high gas prices, new airport security regulations and an overall increase in travel-related expenditures, families are still vacationing in ...
WiseBuys Stores, Inc. Receives Financing Commitment for Hacketts Acquisition.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Term Sheet Received for $4,000,000 from the Stillwater Asset Backed Fund LP and The Oxbridge Group NEW YORK -- WiseBuys Stores, Inc. ("WiseBuys") announced today that it has received a Term Sheet for up to $4 million in financing for the acquisition of Hacketts from New ...
CableLabs to Host Media Conference Call on Monday, August 6.
Aug 02, 2007 ... The dial in information for the conference call should read: Dial in 1-877-697-8122, Call in ID 12250480# (sted Dial in 1-888-742-8686, Call in ID 6208782#). The corrected release reads: CABLELABS TO HOST MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 6 CableLabs ...
Hoodiny Entertainment Group Closes Financing Round.(Company overview)
Aug 02, 2007 ... Technology Company Raises Over $9 Million in Private Placement MIAMI -- Hoodiny Entertainment Group, LLC ("Hoodiny"), a full-service digital entertainment and content production company, and parent of elHood.com, announced today the closing of its latest round of financing. The ...
Precision Dynamics Corporation Offers Color Coded Alert Band Wristbands for Patient Safety.
Aug 02, 2007 ... SAN FERNANDO, Calif. -- Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a leader and innovator of automated wristband identification, announces the release of color coded Alert Band Wristbands for patient safety. Throughout the United States, healthcare facilities have long used ...
Orthovita to Present at the Canaccord Adams 27th Annual Global Growth Conference.
Aug 02, 2007 ... MALVERN, Pa. -- Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITA), a spine and orthopedic biosurgery company, announced today that it will present at the Canaccord Adams 27th Annual Global Growth Conference in Boston. Antony Koblish, president and chief executive officer of Orthovita, is scheduled to present ...
U.S. Forest Service Relies on Qwest to Support Wildfire Fighting Efforts.
Aug 02, 2007 ... DENVER -- As firefighters hit the front lines to combat Western wildfires, Qwest provides critical communications support to the U.S. Forest Service, as well as other local and regional firefighting personnel. In one such case, hundreds of firefighters from a variety of federal ...
Harbor Acquisition Corporation and Elmet Technologies, Inc. to Present at the Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Tuesday August 7, 5:00 p.m. ET BOSTON & LEWISTON, Maine -- Harbor Acquisition Corporation (AMEX: HAC, HAC.U, HAC.WS) ("Harbor") and Elmet Technologies, Inc. ("Elmet"), announced today that Mr. Jack Jensen, CEO of Elmet Technologies Inc., and Mr. Robert Hanks, CEO of Harbor ...
Claxson Sells IberoAmerican Radio Chile to Prisa.
Aug 02, 2007 ... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina & MIAMI -- Claxson (Pink Sheets:XSONF), the multimedia company that provides and distributes branded entertainment content to Spanish and Portuguese audiences around the world, announced that on July 31, 2007, after obtaining regulatory approval by Chilean antitrust ...
SION Power Announces Move to New, Larger Facility.(Company overview)
Aug 02, 2007 ... TUCSON, Ariz. -- SION Power is pleased to announce the expansion of its operation in Tucson, AZ. SION, the global leader in the development of the new high energy, lithium sulfur (Li-S) rechargeable battery technology, will relocate to a new 67,000 square foot facility. This represents ...
AHMA's 2008 Hardlines Technology Forum(R) Slated for Memphis, Tennessee.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Changes in the Works to Address Fast-Paced Industry Needs SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- After a highly successful 2007 Hardlines Technology Forum([R]) (HTF([R])) in Orlando, Florida, The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) today announced that its leading technology ...
eHealth Executive Officers to Speak at Needham Internet and Digital Media Conference.
Aug 02, 2007 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq:EHTH) today announced that Bruce Telkamp, Executive Vice President of Business Operations, and Stuart Huizinga, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak to the investment community at the Second Annual Needham & Company ...
Penford Products Co. and BCTGM Agree to Contract Extension.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Union Ratifies 3-Year Extension CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. -- BCTGM Local 100 members at Penford Products Co. have ratified a three year contract extension that will extend their current agreement to August 1, 2012. The current agreement is in place until August 1, 2009. Approximately ...
Standard Register Named Freightliner "Master of Quality" Supplier for Fifth Year.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Award Represents Top One Percent of Freightliner Suppliers Demonstrating Exceptional Results and Ongoing Quality Improvement DAYTON, Ohio -- Recognizing superior quality in providing manufacturing parts and components, Freightliner LLC has named Standard Register (NYSE:SR) a ...
Fitch Affirms SUPERVALU Inc.'s IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Positive.
Aug 02, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed SUPERVALU Inc.'s (SUPERVALU) ratings as follows: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB-'; --$2 billion revolving bank credit facility at 'BB'; --$1.25 billion Term Loan A at 'BB'; --$750 million Term Loan B ...
Media Alert: Apprion and LCRA to Speak at the EPRI Wireless & RFID Technology Conference.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Apprion: <Pre> [TABLE OMITTED] </Pre> About Apprion Apprion develops wireless application network systems and services designed for the process manufacturing industry. Apprion's ION systems provide the only unified, open and secure industrial wireless ...
Sequa Reports Results for Second Quarter and Six Months of 2007.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Sequa Corporation (NYSE: SQAA) posted increased operating income and after-tax income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2007 on slightly lower sales. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, Sequa's sales were sustained at $561.3 million compared to ...
Belmont Partners Forms Strategic Alliance with Media4Equity.
Aug 02, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Va. -- Belmont Partners, LLC formed a strategic partnership in April with Media4Equity, LLC to offer customers a unique advertising medium. Media4Equity specializes in executing powerful and comprehensive national media campaigns for emerging growth companies in exchange for ...
Chase Opens Its First "Green" Bank Branch in U.S.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Environmental issues guide choices - From ceiling tiles made from recycled material down to bamboo floor DENVER -- Reflecting its worldwide focus on the environment, Chase has opened its first "green" bank branch, incorporating features from Energy Star office equipment, ...
Santa Fe Energy Trust Announces Second Quarter 2007 Distribution.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Santa Fe Energy Trust (NYSE:SFF) announced the Trust income distribution for the operating quarter ended June 30, 2007. Unitholders of record on August 15, 2007, will receive a distribution amounting to $3,004,234 or $0.47686 per unit payable August 31, 2007. As ...
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Reports 11% Sales Increase in July.(Financial report)
Aug 02, 2007 ... Retail Leathercraft Reports 17% Sales Increase and 11% Same Store Sales Gain FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX:TLF) reported today that sales for the month of July were $4.3 million, an increase of 11% from $3.9 million last year. Year-to-date sales are up ...
Pegasystems Recognized as a Leader in Human-Centric Business Process Management for Java Platforms.
Aug 02, 2007 ... SmartBPM[R] Suite best platform in the BPM space and has capabilities that other BPMS do not CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), a leader in Business Process Management (BPM), today announced that Forrester Research recognized Pegasystems as a market leader in ...
Area Banks to Honor Payroll Deposits for State Workers Affected by Budget Debate.
Aug 02, 2007 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Bankers Association (CBA) today announced that several of its member banks are providing assistance to their customers who are also State of California employees affected by the state's budget impasse. Those Capitol-area banks that will honor ...
William Blair & Company Ranked One of the Top 100 Money Managers in U.S.
Aug 02, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- William Blair & Company was ranked No. 93 in the II300, Institutional Investor's annual ranking of America's 300 largest money management firms by assets. The firm moved up seven places, from 100 to 93, from 2005 to 2006. Total assets under management at the II300 ...
First Semester 2007 Interim Report.
Aug 02, 2007 ... * Sales of 5,099 KEU * Operating Income of 785 KEU PARIS -- SYSTRAN (Pink Sheets:SYTRF) (Paris:RAN) (ISIN:FR0004109197), the leading provider of language translation technologies today announced its consolidated financial results for the first semester ended June ...
South African Airways Invites Travelers to "Fall into Spring" with Incredible Fares.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Fares Start as Low as $927 Round Trip FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- South African Airways (SAA), voted "Leading Airline to Africa" by World Travel Awards, invites travelers to "Fall into Spring" with incredibly low fares for travel from New York or Washington, D.C., to South Africa ...
Trump Entertainment Resorts Names Mark Juliano Chief Executive Officer.
Aug 02, 2007 ... Ivanka Trump Joins the Company's Board of Directors ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRMP) (the "Company") today announced that Mark Juliano has been named the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and that Ivanka M. Trump has been appointed to the ...
Integrative Health Technologies, Inc. (IHTI) Receives Highest 4-Category Rating of Willingness to Provide Adequate and Timely Public Disclosure.
Aug 02, 2007 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Pink Sheets, LLC (www.pinksheets.com) accorded Integrative Health Technologies, (IHTI)(Pink Sheets:IHTI) its highest of four ratings according to its new rating system that categorizes "the ability and willingness of individual issuers to provide adequate disclosure in a ...