Business Wire back issues from Thursday, October 4:
Webcast Alert: Simon Property Group Announces Its REIT/Real Estate On-line Forum Presentation.
Oct 04, 2007 ... INDIANAPOLIS -- The first graph of the release dated October 3, 2007 should read: Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today announced that Stephen E. Sterrett, Chief Financial Officer, will provide an overview of the Company's business and strategies as part of the REIT/Real Estate ...
Stradis Appoints Arthur Nacht as CEO.
Oct 04, 2007 ... ATLANTA -- Second graph, first sentence of release should read: "As CEO since the founding of Stradis I have built a strong management team that is now fully capable of directing the company both operationally and strategically," said Mr. Sirkis. (sted: "As the founder of Stradis ...) ...
QualityStocks.net News: ShotPak Sets Single Store Sales Record For Store In Southern California.
Oct 04, 2007 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- In QualityStocks News today, ShotPak Inc. (Pink Sheets: SHTP) announced today that record sales for the two months at its first retail location to carry the products in Long Beach, CA. The store, Emelio's, sold over 3200 shots from July 1st to August 31st. Emelio's ...
Dassault Systemes Launches DELMIA PLM Express.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Dedicated Solutions for Small and Medium-sized Manufacturers AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Dassault Systemes (DS) (NASDAQ:DASTY) (Paris:DSY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), announces DELMIA PLM Express, a comprehensive set of digital manufacturing ...
In 2002-2006, the CAGR of China Power Management IC Reached 30.1%, which was Mainly Attributable to the Fast Growth for the Output of Downstream Products.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70380) has announced the addition of "China Power Management IC Market Report, 2006-2007" to their offering. In recent years, power management IC has always been the hotspot in semiconductor ...
This Databook Is A Detailed Information Resource Covering All The Key Data Points On Wine In Asia Pacific.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70390) has announced the addition of "Wine in Asia Pacific to 2011" to their offering. Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points ...
Gain Insight In To The China Financial Industry.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70403) has announced the addition of "China Financial Industry Report, 2007" to their offering. The surplus of the broad money supply (M2) in China financial market amounted to RMB 34.56 ...
Research and Markets: Company Study of Shanghai Xinhua Media Co., Ltd.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70409) has announced the addition of "Company Study of Shanghai Xinhua Media Co., Ltd., 2007" to their offering. In 2006, the annual total circulation of Liberation Daily Journalism Group ...
Gain An Insight Into The Evolution Of The Indian Aviation Industry And Competitive Dynamics Prevalent In The Market.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70352) has announced the addition of "Indian Aviation Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and ...
Understand Why The Profits From China's Home Appliance Industry Were Better Than Expected.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70401) has announced the addition of "China Stock Listed Home Appliance Companies Report, 2006-2007" to their offering. In 2006, the global economy maintained sound development momentum, and ...
Monster Employment Index Holds Steady in September, Demonstrating Little Change in Online Recruitment Activity.
Oct 04, 2007 ... September 2007 Index Highlights: * Although down from its peak reading in May, the Index continues to show greater online job availability than a year ago, indicating relatively robust employer demand for workers * Online opportunities in the retail and whole trade ...
No Clearance from U.S. Customs for Importation of Epistar's Phoenix and Aquarius LED Products.
Oct 04, 2007 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In a press released dated September 29, 2007, Epistar erroneously asserted that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ruled that Epistar's new Aquarius and Phoenix lines of ultra-bright AlGaInP LEDs are not subject to the Limited Exclusion Order (LEO) issued by the ...
Clean Diesel Receives London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Certification.
Oct 04, 2007 ... LEZ certification increases marketing potential to other major cities STAMFORD, Conn. -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (NASD: CDTI; AIM: CDT/CDTS; XETRA: CDI), a global company providing innovative technologies and solutions that reduce emissions, conserve fuel and improve ...
Technip Reselected for Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
Oct 04, 2007 ... PARIS -- Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) has been reselected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Indices for 2007/2008. This is the sixth consecutive selection for Technip, which has been a member since 2003. Within the "oil ...
Fortified Holdings Corp. CEO Brendan T. Reilly is Featured in an Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com.
Oct 04, 2007 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. today announced that a new audio interview featuring Fortified Holdings Corp. (OTCBB:FFDH) is still available. The interview can be heard here at http://www.smallcapvoice.com/ffdh/ffdh-9-27-07.php. SmallCapVoice.com is a recognized ...
NW Natural Increases Dividend for 52nd Consecutive Year.
Oct 04, 2007 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Board of Directors of Northwest Natural Gas Company (NYSE:NWN), dba NW Natural, has increased the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 37.5 cents from 35.5 cents per share, an increase of 5.6 percent. The dividends will be paid Nov. 15, 2007, to ...
OSG Announces Definitive Agreement for Additional Jones Act Tankers.
Oct 04, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG), a market leader in providing energy transportation services, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement pursuant to which Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, a subsidiary of Aker American Shipping ASA, will construct two ...
Easynet Accelerates Time to Revenue and Ensures Technical Excellence of Its Global Network Solutions with Ixia Extreme Scalability Solution.
Oct 04, 2007 ... International Managed Network and Hosting Company Uses Ixia Solution to Unify and Upgrade Its Portfolio of Network Services and Enhance Network Performance CALABASAS, Calif. -- Ixia (NASDAQ:XXIA), a leading, global provider of IP network testing solutions, today announced that ...
AT&T Goes Full Tilt with the Most Feature-Packed 3G Smart Device Available in the United States.
Oct 04, 2007 ... AT&T's First Windows Mobile 6 Device, The AT&T Tilt Features Groundbreaking Angled Screen, Global 3G Capabilities, Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi SAN ANTONIO -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced that the AT&T Tilt[TM], the most feature-packed smart device available in the United States, ...
State Architect Group Recognizes Rodney Friedman, FAIA, as Recipient of the Distinguished Service / Practice Award.
Oct 04, 2007 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC), announces Rodney F. Friedman, FAIA, co-founder of Fisher Friedman Associates (FFS), as the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Service / Practice Award - the most significant honor bestowed to a firm or ...
Saxon Oil to Complete Cotton Valley Well.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DALLAS -- Saxon Oil Company Ltd. ("Saxon") (Pink Sheets:SXNOF) (TSX Venture:SXN) (FWB:OVG) (BCN:OVG) has agreed to complete a Cotton Valley development well operated by Comstock Resources of Frisco, Texas. Saxon is the second largest working interest owner in the Arnold Rust 2-3 well with ...
Aricent Introduces Multi-Platform UMTS Baseband & WiMAX Base Station Software Solution.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Semiconductor Companies to Benefit from First C Programming Language Implementation of Core Baseband Modules Offered with Expert Services PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Aricent, the full-service, full-spectrum communications software company, today announced the introduction of its new ...
Skanska Plans to Significantly Increase Investments in Development Businesses and Margins in Construction.
Oct 04, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Over the past three years Skanska's (STO:SKAB) businesses have focused on outperforming - in financial terms as well as in qualitative terms. The operating margin in Construction has increased from 1.4 percent in 2004 to 3.0 percent for the ...
SMSC Introduces New Generation of MOST(R) Technology Enabling Fast Transport of Multiple High-Definition Video and Multi-Channel Surround Sound.
Oct 04, 2007 ... MOST150 Features Provide Path for More Seamless Migration of Consumer Content in Car HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. -- SMSC (Nasdaq: SMSC) today announced support of the new MOST150 network technology with the launch of its OS81110 Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST([R])) Intelligent ...
Feminine Hygiene Innovation Addresses the Environment.
Oct 04, 2007 ... ONTARIO, Canada -- While not every woman can afford to purchase a hybrid car, more women than ever are aware that their monthly feminine hygiene choice can also create a positive eco-footprint. One mother-daughter team is focused on making sure that women worldwide are aware of their newly ...
Success Metrics Extends Revenue Generating Applications With Pricing Optimization.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Leader in Sales Productivity for Financial Services Extends Solution With Patent-Pending Pricing Optimization Capabilities SAN FRANCISCO -- Success Metrics, the leading provider of sales force productivity solutions for the Financial Services industry, today announced the ...
Comfortable and Stylish Sports Flip-Flops Made from Authentic Ball Materials...the Must Have Items for All Sports Enthusiasts.
Oct 04, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Grand Slam Wear, LLC, a manufacturer and marketer of authentic sports accessories debuts its new line of "Sports Themed" flip-flops that are the must have items for sports enthusiasts. The patented Sport Flops(TM) product line features upper straps made from ...
Parents Offered Gift Choices Galore This Holiday Season.
Oct 04, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- This holiday season, parents can avail themselves of an eclectic array of gift choices for their kids. Youngsters will eagerly rip open their packages to find DVDs, collectible dolls, storybooks, music CDs and even fitness accessories just for them. If the folks have a spare ...
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces 2007 Community Health Leader Awards.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Leaders chosen from California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Puerto Rico PRINCETON, N.J. -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced the 2007 recipients of its Community Health Leaders award last night in Washington, D.C ....
Razer(TM) Launches Gaming Keyboard and Headset at World Cyber Games 2007 Grand Final.
Oct 04, 2007 ... The Razer Lycosa[TM] and Razer Piranha[TM] Excel in Professional Gaming Situations Where Superior Communications Is Key SEATTLE -- Razer[TM], the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle electronics peripherals, unveiled the Razer Lycosa[TM] and ...
Online Glazed Baked Ham Company Helps Moms Save Time and Money That Can be Much Better Spent at the Holidays.
Oct 04, 2007 ... COMMERCE TWP., Mich. -- Mother of two and Founder of pams-hams.com, Pam Cole is on a mission to de-stress the holidays for Moms across America. The simplicity of the site's specialty, a glazed baked ham, is that it is perfection with no preparation. That solved, moms can once again be part ...
New Contracted Supplier Added to Premier's New Safety IV Catheter Agreements.
Oct 04, 2007 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced that B. Braun Medical Inc. of Bethlehem, Pa., has been awarded a new agreement for safety IV catheters, joining BD of Franklin Lakes, N.J., and Smiths Medical ASD Inc. of Keene, N.H., whose agreement awards were previously ...
SignalDemand Announces Release of Price and Response 3.0.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Breakthrough Solution for Process Manufacturing Margin Optimization SAN FRANCISCO -- SignalDemand, the leader in margin optimization software for process manufacturers, today announced the 3.0 release of its flagship Price and Response product. SignalDemand Price and ...
The Antinomy and AntimonyTrioxide Market - Focus on China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Oct 04, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide chemicals industry is now available to its catalogue. Antimony and AntimonyTrioxide www.reportlinker.com/p059678/Antimony-AntimonyTrioxide.html This ...
Learn about the Worldwide Heat Stabilizers Market.
Oct 04, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide equipment industry is now available to its catalogue. Heat Stabilizers www.reportlinker.com/p059654/Heat-Stabilizers.html This report analyzes the ...
Get a Deep Insight into the Bed & Bath Furnishings Market - 343 Key Players Analyzed.
Oct 04, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide home industry is now available to its catalogue. Bed & Bath Furnishings www.reportlinker.com/p059675/Bed-Bath-Furnishings.html This report analyzes the ...
Key Trends and Issues Facing the Lighting Fixtures Industry.
Oct 04, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide equipment industry is now available to its catalogue. Lighting Fixtures www.reportlinker.com/p059681/Lighting-Fixtures.html This report analyzes the ...
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts Switches to SynXis for Its Single Distribution Source.
Oct 04, 2007 ... International Chain Will Use SynXis Worldwide Call Centers for Private Label Reservation Services SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- SynXis, the Sabre Holdings business that provides hotel distribution and Internet marketing services globally, announced today that Movenpick Hotels & Resorts ...
Podfitness(TM) Announces Groundbreaking Fitness Technology Built for Microsoft HealthVault.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Strategic Alliance with Microsoft Helps Consumers Manage Their Fitness Needs with Unprecedented Access to Personalized Audio Workouts WASHINGTON -- Podfitness([TM]), the leader in providing customized audio workout solutions, today announced it has entered into a strategic ...
LTC Declares Its Monthly Common Stock Cash Dividend for the Fourth Quarter of 2007.
Oct 04, 2007 ... WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) announced today that it had declared a monthly cash dividend on its common stock for the fourth quarter of 2007. The Company declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share per month for the months of ...
NoMoreClipboard.com Personal Health Record Announces Strategic Relationship with Microsoft HealthVault.
Oct 04, 2007 ... WASHINGTON -- NoMoreClipboard.com announced a strategic relationship with Microsoft Corp. today at a Washington D.C. event where the Microsoft Health Solutions Group launched Microsoft HealthVault, a new consumer health platform. "HealthVault is built on the principle that ...
Medical Informatics Engineering Announces Support for Microsoft HealthVault.
Oct 04, 2007 ... WASHINGTON -- Electronic health record company Medical Informatics Engineering announced support for Microsoft Corp.'s new HealthVault consumer health platform launched today at an event in Washington, D.C. HealthVault provides consumers with the ability to search, store and connect their ...
New MasterCard Payment Gateway(TM) Breaks Down Payment Silos by Integrating and Automating B2B Payment Processing.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Wells Fargo First to Offer Payment Systems Breakthrough that Connects Buyers and Suppliers and is Designed to Drive Efficiencies, Cost Savings and Revenue Opportunities PURCHASE, N.Y. -- MasterCard Worldwide today announced the launch of the MasterCard Payment Gateway, a ...
Research and Markets : Mobile Phone Platform (Baseband) Industry Report, 2006-2007.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70391) has announced the addition of Mobile Phone Platform (Baseband) Industry Report, 2006-2007 to their offering. In 2006, Chinas mobile phone output reached 455 million units, accounting for ...
APOGEE Interactive Presents ACE Awards to Utilities for Best Practices on the Web.
Oct 04, 2007 ... ATLANTA -- APOGEE Interactive Inc., a pioneer of online solutions for the energy industry, has presented its annual ACE awards to 10 utilities for best practices in Web-based customer service and energy efficiency programs. The APOGEE Customer Excellence Awards ceremony took ...
NextGen ChartMail(SM) to Become Interoperable with Microsoft HealthVault.
Oct 04, 2007 ... HORSHAM, Pa. -- NextGen Healthcare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) and leading provider of fully integrated ambulatory healthcare and connectivity solutions today announced support for HealthVault, the newly launched consumer health platform from ...
Comprehensive Evaluation of the UK Vehicle Fleet Management Market.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70338) has announced the addition of Vehicle Fleet Management -- Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis -- Vehicle Fleet Management is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK ...
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $15.7 Million of Movement Tracking System Orders.
Oct 04, 2007 ... MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) announced today that its Maryland-based subsidiary, Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, has received orders totaling $15.7 million under its Movement Tracking System, or MTS contract, with the U.S. Army. Total orders received ...
Comprehensive Evaluation Of The UK Van & Truck Hire Market.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70348) has announced the addition of "Van & Truck Hire - Portfolio Analysis" to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Van & Truck Hire is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK market. The ...
A Comprehensive Evaluation of the UK Vehicle Body Builders Market for 2007.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70332) has announced the addition of "Vehicle Body Builders - Portfolio Analysis" to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Vehicle Body Builders is a comprehensive evaluation of the UK ...
A Comprehensive Evaluation Of The UK Tyres, Exhausts & Batteries Market.
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c70320) has announced the addition of "Tyres, Exhausts & Batteries - Portfolio Analysis" to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Tyres, Exhausts & Batteries is a comprehensive evaluation of ...
Verizon Wireless Expands High-Speed Wireless Broadband Network to Logan and Southern Utah.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Ultra Fast Network Offers Access to Wireless Internet, E-Mail, Mobile Music, Videos and More SALT LAKE CITY -- Verizon Wireless customers in more Utah locations can now get e-mail, real-time corporate data, access to the Internet and much more at faster speeds. As the company ...
Greg Frost Joins First Houston Mortgage.
Oct 04, 2007 ... HOUSTON -- First Houston Mortgage, a mortgage banking firm licensed in 18 states that offers expertise in every aspect of the residential mortgage lending process, has added Greg Frost as partner for the state of New Mexico. Frost will maintain his position of president and CEO ...
IONA Technologies to Announce Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Results October 18, 2007.(Financial report)
Oct 04, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland & WALTHAM, Mass. -- IONA[R] Technologies (NASDAQ: IONA), a world leader in distributed service-oriented architecture (SOA) infrastructure solutions for performance-demanding IT environments, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2007 results on ...
Allis-Chalmers Energy to Participate in the Natixis Bleichroeder Hidden Gems Conference.(Conference news)
Oct 04, 2007 ... HOUSTON -- Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc. (NYSE:ALY) today announced that it will be participating in the Natixis Bleichroeder Hidden Gems Conference to be held October 8-9, 2007. Victor M. Perez, Allis-Chalmers' Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to make a presentation on ...
BBK, International Business Advisory Firm, Welcomes Manfred Schonleber to European Team.
Oct 04, 2007 ... BAD HOMBURG, Germany -- BBK, an international business advisory firm providing financial, strategic and operational services to its clients worldwide, has announced Manfred Schonleber as Managing Director European Operations Group Lead in Frankfurt. "The addition of Manfred ...
Ektron CMS400.NET Enables Biggs/Gilmore & BGT Partners Win Top Web Site Honors.(Website overview)
Oct 04, 2007 ... Five Web sites Named WebAward Winners Powered by EktronCMS400.NET NASHUA, N.H. -- Ektron Inc., a technology and market leader in Web content management software, today announced that two of its partners were recognized with several WebAwards by the Web Marketing Association. ...
Sinaiko Healthcare Consulting Introduces THE C.U.R.E.(TM), Innovative Consulting Service for Hospital Emergency Departments.
Oct 04, 2007 ... Fixed-Fee Service Identifies Missing or Inaccurate Billing Information, Provides Immediate Return on Investment by Recommending Improved Business Processes LOS ANGELES -- Sinaiko Healthcare Consulting, one of the nation's leading independent healthcare management consulting ...
SigmaTel Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Call for October 31, 2007.(Financial report)
Oct 04, 2007 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- SigmaTel (NASDAQ:SGTL) will release its financial results for the third quarter 2007 on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. A conference call will be held at 3:30 p.m. CDT and will be simulcast over the Internet at www.streetevents.com and www.sigmatel.com. During the ...
BioBehavioral Diagnostics Names Dr. Calvin Sumner as Chief Medical Officer.
Oct 04, 2007 ... -- Dr. Sumner, a veteran child psychiatrist, previously served as a leader in Eli Lilly's neuroscience clinical product development team and brings decades of clinical and research experience in developing products to treat psychiatric and behavioral disorders such as ADHD ...
Range Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter Financial Results.
Oct 04, 2007 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE:RRC) today announced its third quarter financial results news release will be issued after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, October 24. The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, ...
Range Resources Announces Operating Unit Name Changes.
Oct 04, 2007 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Great Lakes Energy Partners, L.L.C., has changed its name to Range Resources - Appalachia, LLC. Range Resources - Appalachia controls approximately 2.5 million net acres of ...
Grooms Get Interactive with Wedding Email Newsletter from GroomGroove.com.
Oct 04, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Today GroomGroove.com will launch the web's first biweekly e-newsletter for the groom, best man, groomsmen and fathers-of-the-bride. "We wanted to provide the men involved in weddings with focused tips and a non-intrusive reminder of the most current content ...
In Celebration of MATHCOUNTS(R) 25th Anniversary the Foundation Offers Free Tools to Create New Math Clubs for All U.S. Middle Schools.
Oct 04, 2007 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Have you noticed brainy is in? Everywhere you look - television, the internet, books, and all forms of media, the message is clear - Math is Cool! Heroes of television shows like "Numb3rs" and the new "The Big Bang Theory" would have once been considered geeks, but are ...
CantorCO2e Adds Voluntary Carbon Markets to EmissionsTrading.com.
Oct 04, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- CantorCO2e has today announced the launch of a web-based marketplace that provides its clients with information about multiple domestic and international projects, creating real carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) offsets. Prices, quantities, and brief descriptions of the ...