Business Wire back issues from Friday, September 21:
Letter from Woman Who Lost Her 37-Year-Old Friend to Breast Cancer Inspires Seattle-Based Affirmagy to Launch Courage Campaign to Comfort Those Touched by Breast Cancer.
Sep 21, 2007 ... SEATTLE -- The contact telephone number for Nancy S. Juetten should read: 425-641-5214 (sted 425-621-5214). The corrected release reads: FEATURE/Letter from Woman Who Lost Her 37-Year-Old Friend to Breast Cancer Inspires Seattle-Based Affirmagy to Launch Courage ...
SeaNet Technologies Joins Endace Application Partner Program.
Sep 21, 2007 ... AUCKLAND, New Zealand & NEW YORK -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: SEANET TECHNOLOGIES JOINS ENDACE APPLICATION PARTNER PROGRAM Innovative Provider of Performance ...
New Report Covers Various Aspects of the Rapidly Changing Japanese Financial Services Industry.(Industry overview)
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68957) has announced the addition of Market Analysis - Emergence of the Japanese Financial Services Industry to their offering. Japan's financial system has faced several critical moments in the ...
This Databook is a Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on Oils and Fats in Hong Kong.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69073) has announced the addition of "Oils and Fats in Hong Kong to 2011" to their offering. Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data ...
CSK Auto Announces Appointment of New Controller.
Sep 21, 2007 ... PHOENIX -- CSK Auto Corporation (NYSE: CAO), parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that Michael D. Bryk will be joining the Company on October 8, 2007 as Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller. "Michael's ...
FormFactor Announces Global Manufacturing Expansion.
Sep 21, 2007 ... New Singapore Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony at Construction Site on September 21 LIVERMORE, Calif. -- FormFactor, Inc. (Nasdaq:FORM) today announced official plans to expand its wafer probe card manufacturing operations with the construction of an approximately 300,000 ...
Top Washington PR Professionals Honored at 39th Annual Thoth Awards.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Annual Gala Celebrates the Accomplishments of Communications and Recognizes the Symbiotic Relationship Between Public Relations and Journalism WASHINGTON -- Talent, creativity and innovation in Washington public relations were recognized by the National Capital Chapter of the ...
New Guide Describes How to Infiltrate the Chinese Investment Banking and Trading Market.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69041) has announced the addition of China's Economy to their offering. 'China's Economy' depicts the growing economic rise of the largest global emerging market in the world. On one ...
Extremely Detailed Report Introduces Overall Comparison and Analysis, Performance, Operation and Investment of Chinese Travel Companies.(Report)
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69054) has announced the addition of China Stock Listed Travel Companies Report, 2006-2007 to their offering. The inbound travel revenue amounted to USD 33.95 billion in China in 2006, up 15.9% ...
Overall Comparison, Performance, Operation and Investment for Chinese Glass Companies for 2006 - 2007.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69070) has announced the addition of "China Stock Listed Glass Companies Report, 2006-2007" to their offering. The glass industry is an important basic raw material industry. Its products are ...
Overall Comparison, Performance, Operation and Investment of Chinese Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry and Fishery Companies.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69076) has announced the addition of "China Stock Listed Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry and Fishery Companies Report, 2006-2007" to their offering. According to the forecast on Chinas ...
New Report Offers Insight into the Chinese Alcoholic Beverage Industry for 2007.(Industry overview)(Report)
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69079) has announced the addition of "China Alcoholic Beverage Industry Report, 2007" to their offering. In Jan-Apr, 2007, the imports of wine grew over 100%, and the imported value grew 74.31% ...
In-Depth Report on the Chinese Car Audio Industry for 2007.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69066) has announced the addition of China Car Audio Industry Report 2007 to their offering. The output and sales volume of the automobile industry in China in 2006 reached 7.2797 million units ...
Chinese Car Display Market to See Continued Growth.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69011) has announced the addition of China Car Display Market Report, 2005 to their offering. This report describes the status of the industry, and the technological features and performance ...
FMC Technologies President and CEO, Peter D. Kinnear, Receives 2007 Rhodes Petroleum Industry Leadership Award.
Sep 21, 2007 ... HOUSTON -- FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter D. Kinnear, was named the recipient of the 2007 Rhodes Petroleum Industry Leadership Award. The award was presented to Mr. Kinnear during the annual American Society of ...
HDNet to Present 'Emergency in Darfur- Children at Risk'.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Documentary Film about Africa's Humanitarian Crisis Airs Tuesday, September 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET DALLAS -- HDNet will give viewers an inside look at the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in Sudan with the upcoming documentary "Emergency in Darfur - Children At Risk," airing ...
Genetic Technologies Appoints New Chief Executive Officer.
Sep 21, 2007 ... MELBOURNE, Australia -- Genetic Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:GENE)(ASX:GTG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Ohanessian as its new Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, Mr. Ohanessian, aged 43, served for seven years as CEO of Vision Biosystems, a division ...
United Priority Distributors(TM) and the Boy Scouts of America(R) to make Memorial Cremation Urns.
Sep 21, 2007 ... The First Urn Will Be Dedicated to a Long Time Scouter THREE RIVERS, Calif. -- In honor of the millions of people who make Scouting a part of their lives, United Priority Distributors will release a line of memorial cremation urns under license from the Boy Scouts of America ....
Research and Markets: Australia Energy Report.(Report)
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68977) has announced the addition of Australia Energy Report to their offering. This report provides updated facts and figures on the evolution of the national energy market. For the oil, gas, ...
Company Completes Phase I Diamond Drill Program and Initiates Phase II on Its "Crack Moly" Molybdenum Prospect.
Sep 21, 2007 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Pacific Cascade Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: PCV) (the "Company") advises that the Company has completed the Phase 1 Diamond Drill program on its "Crack Moly" Molybdenum prospect north east of Harrison Lake in southwestern British Columbia. Phase 1 comprised 8 drill ...
Company Profile for Genie-soft, Inc.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Genie-soft, a Delaware incorporated company, founded in 2001 by its owner and CEO Mr. Muayyad Shehadeh, is a commercial developer of backup and security solutions, committed to introducing simple solutions to complicated problems. Through its sleek interfaces and unprecedented intuitive ...
Examine the Market for Telecoms in Jordan with New Report.(Report)
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68993) has announced the addition of Jordan Telecommunications Market Intelligence Report to their offering. Each extensive ITI Market Intelligence Report includes the following sections: ...
Technip Awarded Contract for the Azurite Field Development in Congo.
Sep 21, 2007 ... PARIS -- Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) has been awarded by Murphy West Africa, Ltd. a contract, worth approximately USD 110 million, for the Azurite field development. The Azurite field is located 80 nautical miles offshore the Republic of the Congo, ...
InNexus Biotechnology Hosts Open House and On-Site Technology Demonstration.
Sep 21, 2007 ... BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada -- InNexus Biotechnology Inc. (OTCBB:IXSBF)(TSX:IXS), a drug development company commercializing the next generation of monoclonal antibodies based on its Dynamic Cross Linking (DXL[TM]) technology, announces today that it will host an open house and scientific ...
Cadence President John Patton Presents to International PMs at 2007 Project Management Congress of Central America (Il Congreso Centroamericano De Administration De Proyectos).
Sep 21, 2007 ... SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Cadence president and CEO John Patton delivered the pitfalls and best practices of virtual project teams today at the 2007 Project Management Congress of Central America and the Caribbean. Patton's speech, "Effective Virtual Team Communication: Enabling a Common ...
Alfa Laval Continues to Benefit from the Growing Market in Latin America.
Sep 21, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) - a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling - has received an order for heat exchangers and seawater filters to a Latin American petrochemical company. The order value is approximately ...
Artimplant: Artelon(R) Tissue Reinforcement Receives Regulatory Clearance for the Marketing of New Indications in the USA.
Sep 21, 2007 ... VASTRA FROLUNDA, Sweden -- Regulatory News: The biomaterials company Artimplant (STO:ARTIB) has received regulatory clearance for marketing Artelon[R] Tissue Reinforcement for new indications in the USA. The new clearance offers the opportunity to reach a considerably larger ...
Instant Overview of the Italian Coffee Market for 2007.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c68995) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Italy Coffee 2007" to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots Italy Coffee 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 estimates, 4 years ...
Pfizer and the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes Announce a New Research Program Focused on Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Diabetes.(Report)
Sep 21, 2007 ... AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Pfizer and the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) announced today, at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting, the development of a new awards program which will provide research grants to support European ...
Company Profile for National Microelectronics Institute (NMI).
Sep 21, 2007 ... The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) is the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland. Its aim is to help build and support a strong semiconductor community by acting as a catalyst and facilitator for commercial and technological ...
The Global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Market: Market Perspectives, Market by Region and Competitive Landscape.
Sep 21, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide energy industry is now available to its catalogue. Global LNG Market - The Road Ahead www.reportlinker.com/p059587/Global-LNG-Market.html The report ...
The Vietnam Automobile Industry: Forecasts to 2010.
Sep 21, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Vietnamese automotive industry is now available to its catalogue. Vietnam Automobile Industry Forecast (2007-2010) www.reportlinker.com/p059590/Vietnam-Automobile-Industry.html ...
High Growth Reported in the Worldwide Protein Therapeutics Market Thanks to the Field of Biogenerics.(Industry overview)
Sep 21, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide medical industry is now available to its catalogue. Global Protein Therapeutics Market Analysis www.reportlinker.com/p059588/Protein-Therapeutics.html The latest ...
Focus on China Stainless Steel Industry.
Sep 21, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chinese metal industry is now available to its catalogue. China Stainless Steel Industry Report, 2007 www.reportlinker.com/p058949/China-Stainless-Steel.html In ...
WiMAX Forum(R) Global Congress Events Series Announces Keynote Speakers, Exhibitors.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Industry Visionaries and Leading Companies Set to Converge on 2008 Global Events to Address WiMAX Ecosystem Drivers, Commercial Deployments LONDON -- The WiMAX Forum([R]) and Informa Telecoms & Media, producers of the WiMAX Forum Global Congress Events Series of trade shows and ...
Ameron International Announces Quarterly Dividend.
Sep 21, 2007 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- The Board of Directors of Ameron International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share of common stock, payable November 20, 2007 to stockholders of record on October 25, 2007. Ameron International Corporation is a ...
Miracle Theater's National Petition Set to Inspire Christians.
Sep 21, 2007 ... PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- A Christian theater has taken out a full-page ad in Friday's USA Today to promote its "Million Voices for Christ" Petition that has already given thousands of people a positive way to stand up for the Christian faith. The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, ...
Guardian Technologies Announces Release of Comprehensive Whitepaper Highlighting Worldwide Strategic Opportunities for Company's PinPoint Product.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Whitepaper Details Company's First-to-Market Competitive Advantage in Multibillion Dollar Homeland Security Threat-Detection Market HERNDON, Va. -- Guardian Technologies International (OTCBB:GDTI), innovators of groundbreaking medical imaging and threat detection technology ...
Gaia Resources, Inc. Seeks Acquisition Opportunities.
Sep 21, 2007 ... LAS VEGAS -- GAIA RESOURCES, INC. (GAIA) On September 20, 2007, a majority of the Company directors approved the cancellation of 16,544,305 restricted shares of Common Stock of the Company that were held in escrow pending certain lease payments paid and the assignment of certain mining ...
Research and Markets: NCR Corporation SWOT Framework Analysis Pdf Available Now.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69081) has announced the addition of "NCR Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis.Pdf" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, ...
This Industry Report Includes 153 Pages of the Latest Market Research Information Relating to US Starch and Vegetable Fats Manufacturing.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69084) has announced the addition of "Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing Industry in the U.S." and its Foreign Trade (1997-2009) to their offering. This industry report includes ...
Gain Insight into the Current Angina Drug Pipeline.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69087) has announced the addition of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System - Angina Drug Pipeline Report to their offering. "Cardiovascular and Circulatory System - Angina Drug Pipeline Report" ...
Research and Markets: New Report Examines the Latest Deals at Pharma Giant AstraZeneca.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69093) has announced the addition of AstraZeneca Dealmaking Profile 2007 to their offering. Each Company Dealmaking Profile provides an in-depth insight into the dealmaking activity and interests ...
FAF Advisors, Inc., Declares October Distributions for Closed-End Funds.
Sep 21, 2007 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- FAF Advisors today declared October distributions for the following funds. The distributions will be allocated on a per-share basis on the common stock. The distributions have an October 1, 2007, ex-dividend date and will be paid on October 24, 2007, to shareholders of ...
Research and Markets: Japan Tobacco: Corporate Analysis.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69007) has announced the addition of Japan Tobacco: Corporate Analysis to their offering. This company profile is a premium company information product offering an unmatched depth and breadth of ...
Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Excelon and Public Service Enterprise Group.
Sep 21, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Jon Kolb, who discusses Excelon (NYSE: EXC) and Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE: PEG). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented below. The full article can be ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ConocoPhillips, Freeport McMoRan, The Coca-Cola Company, McDonalds and Yum! Brands.
Sep 21, 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: ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), Freeport ...
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: URS Corp., Pfizer, BASF and Alcatel-Lucent.
Sep 21, 2007 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) as the Bull of the Day and Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on BASF AG (NYSE: BF) and Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU). Full analysis of all these stocks ...
Carlson Survey 2008 Standalone Now Available.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Improvements give unprecedented automation combined with control MAYSVILLE, Ky. -- Carlson Survey 2008 Standalone is ready to be shipped for those surveyors - and designers at civil engineering firms - who want to be outstanding in their field. Representing the culmination of 25 ...
StarGold Mines Appoints New Director.
Sep 21, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- StarGold Mines (OTCBB: SGDM) is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Bryson Farrill to its Board of Directors. Mr. Farrill has also been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board. The appointment follows the previously announced acquisition of UniverCompany, a precious ...
S.Y. Bancorp Sets First Office in Cincinnati for Historic Downtown Location.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Stock Yards Bank Blends 103-Year History with 21(st) Century Convenience LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices in the Louisville metropolitan area, Indianapolis and Cincinnati, today announced that ...
NEA Invests in Novatium Solutions.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Chennai-Based Company Plans to Make Its Affordable Computing Service Widely Available within India BALTIMORE & BANGALORE, India -- New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a leading U.S.-based venture capital firm, today announced an investment in Novatium Solutions, a company committed ...
Acacia Technologies Acquires Rights to Patent for Vehicle Location Technology.
Sep 21, 2007 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has acquired rights to a patent relating to vehicle ...
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend.
Sep 21, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.115 per common share. The dividend is payable on November 23, 2007 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 26, 2007. As of ...
FNB United Corp. Declares $0.15 Cash Dividend.
Sep 21, 2007 ... ASHEBORO, N.C. -- FNB United Corp. (NASDAQ:FNBN), the holding company for CommunityONE Bank, N.A., today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, to be paid October 25, to shareholders of record October 4, 2007. "We are ...
North American Scientific Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2007 Results.(Financial report)
Sep 21, 2007 ... * Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Radiation Sources Revenue Growth * Divestiture of NOMOS Radiation Oncology Business Reduces Cash Burn * Company Pursuing Equity Financing to Fund Operations and Launch ClearPath CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- North ...
Hersha Hospitality Trust Announces Third Quarter Dividends.
Sep 21, 2007 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Hersha Hospitality Trust (AMEX: HT), owner of nationally franchised premium full service and limited service hotels, today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per Series A Preferred Share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2007 ....
Pivot3 Demonstrates High-Definition Video Storage Solution at ASIS International 2007.
Sep 21, 2007 ... SPRING, Texas -- Pivot3 Inc, the inventor of high-definition storage based on distributed RAID, will exhibit its new high-definition video storage solution at ASIS International 2007, Las Vegas, Nev., September 24-27, 2007. The Pivot3 product demonstrations will take place in booth #1295 ...
Biomax Informatics AG Acquires Data Mining Business from eudaptics software gmbh.
Sep 21, 2007 ... MARTINSRIED, Germany -- Enhancing and broadening its technology and solution portfolio, Biomax Informatics AG has acquired the operative business of the Austrian data mining specialist eudaptics software gmbh. This extends the Biomax offering with the Viscovery range of ...
Ritchie Bros. Single Buyer Record Broken at Aus$36 Million Unreserved Brisbane Auction.
Sep 21, 2007 ... Aus$16 Million of Equipment Sold to One Buyer; Multi-Million Dollar Auctions Also Held in Atlanta, Chicago and Melbourne VANCOUVER, Canada -- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) conducted eight multi-million dollar unreserved industrial auctions around the world ...
Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering the German Non-Life Insurance Industry.(Industry overview)
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69083) has announced the addition of "Non-life Insurance in Germany" to their offering. Our Non-life Insurance in Germany industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis ...
Latest China B2B Media Industry Research Report Is Available Now.(Report)
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69124) has announced the addition of "China B2B Media Industry Research Report" to their offering. Purpose of this research report Most China B2B market research focuses only on ...
New Report Keeps You up to Date with Trends in the UK Television Sets Market.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69102) has announced the addition of Snapshots UK Television Sets 2007 to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots UK Television Sets 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 estimates, ...
Examine the Outlook for Mobile Phone Services in Germany With New Report.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69126) has announced the addition of Snapshots Germany Mobile Phone Services 2007 to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Germany Mobile Phone Services 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size ...
Cookie, Cracker and Pasta Manufacturing Industry in the US Report Is Considered the Most Comprehensive Research in the Market.
Sep 21, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69128) has announced the addition of "Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade (1997-2009)" to their offering. This industry report includes 151 pages ...