Business Wire back issues from Monday, October 22:
North Carolina Community Banker Elected to ICBA Board of Directors.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Local Leader Adds Community Banking Voice in Nation's Capital WASHINGTON -- The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced that local community banker Ayden R Lee Jr., president/ceo of the $681 million-asset Four Oaks Bank & Trust Company, Four Oaks, has been ...
Company Profile for NikSoft Systems Corp.(Company overview)
Oct 22, 2007 ... NikSoft Systems Corp. is a growing minority-owned 8(a) Company that boasts of high customer-satisfaction rating from its Federal Government and private consulting contracts. Founded in 1998 and based in Reston, Virginia, NikSoft has an established reputation for excellence and on-time ...
Chinese Passenger Car Market Slips into Top Gear with Government Backing.
Oct 22, 2007 ... BEIJING -- Passenger cars are fast becoming a necessity in China, with the country's high gross domestic product (GDP) rates encouraging people to invest in the market. The Government has also taken active steps such as lowering the tariff on imported cars to propel the Chinese passenger ...
This Industry Profile Helps to Gain an Insight into the Evolution of the Chinese Telecommunications Industry and Competitive Dynamics Prevalent in the Market.(Industry overview)
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72011) has announced the addition of "Chinese Telecommunications Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry ...
Japanese Food Retail Sector Discusses the Significant Developments in the Industry and Analyzes the Key Trends and Issues.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72023) has announced the addition of "Japanese Food Retail Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and ...
New Report Examines Australia's Retail Landscape.(Report)
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72031) has announced the addition of Euromonitor International's new report: Retailing in Australia to their offering. Our Retailing in Australia report offers insight into key trends and ...
Discuss the Significant Developments in the Indian Financial Services Industry and Analyze the Key Trends and Issues.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72089) has announced the addition of "Indian Financial Services Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and ...
'Indian IT Sector: Industry Profile' is of Immense Help to Management Consultants, Analysts, Market Research Organizations and Corporate Advisors.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72096) has announced the addition of "Indian IT Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and competitive ...
Snapshots India Cars 2007 Provides 2005 Year-End Market Size Data, With 2006 Estimates, 4 Years of Historical Data and Five-Year Forecasts.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72075) has announced the addition of "Snapshots India Cars 2007" to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots India Cars 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 estimates, 4 years of ...
'Indian Recruitment Market: Industry Profile' Provides Inputs in Strategic Business Planning of Industry Professionals.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72110) has announced the addition of "Indian Recruitment Market: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and ...
Discuss the Significant Developments in the Indian Retail Industry and Analyze the Key Trends and Issues.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72118) has announced the addition of "Indian Retail Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and competitive ...
Gain an Insight into the Evolution of the Indian Tobacco Sector and Competitive Dynamics Prevalent in the Market.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72125) has announced the addition of "Indian Tobacco Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and ...
Five Year Forecasts Now Available for the Health and Wellness Healthcare Products Market in China.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72079) has announced the addition of Euromonitor International's new report: Health and Wellness Healthcare Products in China to their offering. Our Health and Wellness Healthcare Products in ...
Gain an Insight Into the Evolution of the Indian Commercial Banking Industry and Competitive Dynamics Prevalent in the Market.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72081) has announced the addition of "Indian Commercial Banking Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and ...
NDS Partners with ITRI to Demonstrate Live WiMAX TV.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Highlights: * Live TV delivered over ITRI's mobile WiMAX network using NDS' end-to-end WiMAX TV solution is demonstrated at the WIMAX Forum([R]) Conference and Showcase in Taipei, Taiwan (October 22-26). * Secure technology enables WiMAX operators to offer premium TV ...
IEIL to Acquire Arysta LifeScience Corporation From Olympus Capital Holdings Asia.
Oct 22, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Industrial Equity Investments Limited ("IEIL"), an international investment company located in the Republic of Ireland, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arysta LifeScience Corporation, from funds advised by Olympus Capital Holdings Asia and its ...
AMERICAN SWEEP: US Rowing Men's and Women's Teams Glide to Titles in Championship Eights.
Oct 22, 2007 ... American Women Set Course Record with Near-Flawless Performance CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- It was an All-American finish for the 43rd Head Of The Charles[R] Regatta, with not only beautiful, sunny skies, but a perfect performance for the U.S. National Team in the marquis event, ...
Analyse the 2007 Confectionery Market in Japan.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72116) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Japan Confectionery 2007" to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots Japan Confectionery 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 ...
The Chinese PC Market: This Industry Profile Helps To Gain An Insight Into The Evolution Of Industry.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72132) has announced the addition of "Chinese PC Market: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the evolution of the industry and competitive ...
Business Objects Provides Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Conference Call Details.
Oct 22, 2007 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & PARIS -- Business Objects (NASDAQ:BOBJ), the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced it will issue its third quarter earnings release on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at approximately 8:00 p.m. PDT (Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at ...
Media Advisory: IINC Available to Discuss Fire Evacuation, Safety and Recovery.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- As firefighters combat multiple blazes across Southern California, homeowners in hillside and brush areas are reminded of the importance of a family disaster plan. Homeowners often have only minutes to evacuate, and in a panic may forget critical items such as ...
Samsung to Showcase Advanced Display Technology at FPD International 2007.
Oct 22, 2007 ... SEOUL, South Korea -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world's largest provider of thin-film-transistor, liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD), will unveil a diverse array of leading-edge LCD panels for monitors, TVs and digital information displays at FPD International 2007, in Yokohama, ...
Harnessing Wireless Technology to Improve Operational Efficiencies.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Frost & Sullivan to host Asia Pacific Industrial Wireless Technologies Executive MindXchange Summit from November 14-15, 2007, at the Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Application of wireless technology is becoming more relevant to the industrial sector. With ...
Spot Future Trends and Developments in the Fruit & Vegetables Market in Asia-Pacific.
Oct 22, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c72067) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Fruit & Vegetables in Asia-Pacific to their offering. Our Fruit & Vegetables in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an essential ...
Omega Performance Improves Performance Evaluations for Call Centers, Updates Call Center Health Check.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Call Center Performance Improvement Expert is Offering a Complimentary 30-Minute Phone Consultation to Assess Health Check Results CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Omega Performance (www.omega-performance.com) introduces the enhanced Call Center Health Check. Call center managers now have an ...
ConsERV Wins 2nd Major Industry Award for Performance and Efficiency.
Oct 22, 2007 ... TAMPA, Fla. -- Dais Analytic Corporation (Pink Sheets:DLYT) announced today its nanotechnology ConsERV[TM] energy recovery ventilation product has been recognized with the prestigious first place award for "Innovative Ventilation, Air Conditioning Design, and Energy Efficiency" from the ...
Towers Perrin Study Finds Significant "Engagement Gap" among Global Workforce.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Study Draws Definitive Connection Between How Engaged Employees Are on the Job and Financial Performance Report Also Highlights How Companies Can Begin to Bridge the Divide and Create More Engaged, High-Performing Employees STAMFORD, Conn. -- Employees do not believe ...
trixbox Pro Turns 10,000, Cuts Prices up to 50 Percent.
Oct 22, 2007 ... 50 Percent Discount to Resellers Continues to Drive Strong Channel Adoption LOS ANGELES -- Fonality, a maker of business phone systems, announced today that trixbox[R] Pro, the company's channel-focused IP-PBX, has been downloaded 10,000 times since its release ten weeks ago ....
AT&T Hits a High Note with Instant Music Delivery from Napster Mobile.
Oct 22, 2007 ... New Mobile Service Connects Wireless Customers to 5 Million Songs; AT&T Mobile Music Catalog Largest of Nationwide Wireless Carriers Multiplatinum Superstars Matchbox Twenty the First to Premiere Exclusive Content via Napster Mobile SAN ANTONIO -- Make ...
Invention Machine Expands Global Reseller Network to Meet Customer Demand.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Adds Altran Innovation Services to Support Spanish Businesses BOSTON -- Invention Machine, a leading provider of innovation software, today announced the expansion of its global reseller network with the addition of Altran Technologies Spain, a European leader in R&D and ...
WiMAX Forum(R) Endorses Industry's First WiMAX Application Lab in Taiwan.
Oct 22, 2007 ... WiMAX Forum Taipei Showcase Demonstrates Widespread Industry Support and Progress, Including Highlights from WiMAX Forum PlugFest TAIPEI, Taiwan -- More than 3,000 visitors and 50 WiMAX Forum([R]) member companies converged to participate in the WiMAX Forum Taipei Showcase and ...
Quest Resource Provides Update on Results for Third Quarter 2007.(Financial report)
Oct 22, 2007 ... OKLAHOMA CITY -- Quest Resource Corporation (NASDAQ:QRCP), the largest operating company in the Cherokee Basin, provided today an update on its operational results for the quarter-ended September 30, 2007. Jerry Cash, Quest Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are continuing with our ...
Hitachi Cuts Power Use for World's Most Energy-Efficient Desktop Hard Drive.
Oct 22, 2007 ... 7200 RPM Performance and 250G-Per-Platter Capacity Ideal for Power-Friendly PCs SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) is today delivering the world's most energy efficient desktop hard disk drive (HDD) - the Deskstar[TM] P7K500. Hitachi GST has ...
Mitsubishi Electric Announces 'Environmental Vision 2021'.
Oct 22, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) announced today the "Environmental Vision 2021", a long-term environmental management vision of the Mitsubishi Electric Group. This vision sets 2021 as the target year, commemorating the 100th anniversary of ...
Farmers Insurance Claims Team Assists Victims of California Fires.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has deployed additional claims teams to Southern California to assist victims of the fires. Farmers advises its customers in San Diego County, Malibu, Agua Dulce and anywhere else these fire spread, to immediately contact Farmers' 24 hour ...
GetThere Introduces Green Functionality for Online Business Travel Programs.
Oct 22, 2007 ... GetThere Allows Corporations to Integrate Their Green Policies in Managed Travel Programs SOUTHLAKE, Texas & MUNICH, Germany -- GetThere(R), the world's leading online business travel technology, today unveiled GetThere Green, a unique set of enhancements that allow corporations ...
Travelocity Business Begins Serving Clients in Asia-Pacific Countries.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Global Travel Agency Launches Service in Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan MUNICH, Germany & SINGAPORE -- Travelocity Business(R), one of the business travel industry's fastest-growing agencies, announced today that it will begin providing travel management ...
Synchronica Products Win Mobile Gold Star Awards for Mobile Operator Products.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Synchronization and MDM software vendor sweeps the board with awards in six categories of Mobile Village Awards 2007 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England -- Synchronica, a leading vendor of mobile synchronization and mobile device management software, today announced that it has won a Gold ...
Arcelor Publishes Additional Documentation Relating to Second Step Merger.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LUXEMBOURG -- Regulatory News: Today, Arcelor announces the publication of a supplement, dated October 19, 2007, to its European Prospectus of September 28, 2007, relating to the merger of ArcelorMittal into Arcelor. A copy of this supplement can be downloaded from ...
ArcelorMittal and Borusan Announce USD 500 Million Investment in New Hot Strip Mill in Turkey.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LUXEMBOURG & ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal, the world's number one steel company, and Borusan, one of Turkey's leading steel producers, today announce a 50/50 joint venture partnership which will see a USD 500 million investment in the construction of a new ...
Montecito Fine Arts College of Design (Monrovia, CA) Announces Festive Inauguration Day Events.
Oct 22, 2007 ... MONROVIA, Calif. -- Montecito Fine Arts College of Design today announced the schedule of events for its Inaugural ceremonies. On the occasion of the opening of its new facility and to mark the 30-year anniversary, Montecito Fine Arts College of Design is delighted to invite friends, media ...
Tarceva(R) (erlotinib) Earns Approval for Lung Cancer Patients in Japan.
Oct 22, 2007 ... BASEL, Switzerland & MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Roche and OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSIP) announced today that Tarceva([R])(erlotinib) has been approved in Japan for the treatment of patients with nonresectable, recurrent and advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which is aggravated ...
Electrolux: Interim Report January - September 2007.
Oct 22, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Electrolux (STO:ELUXA) (STO:ELUXB) (LSE:ELXB): * Net sales for continuing operations increased to SEK 77,089m (75,962) and income for the period was SEK 1,799m (1,213), or SEK 6.41 (4.16) per share * Operating income ...
SanDisk Introduces the New Sansa(R) TakeTV(TM) Video Player.
Oct 22, 2007 ... A Smart, Simple & Seamless Way to Easily Take Videos from a PC to Nearly Any TV MILPITAS, Calif. -- Finally, there's an exceptionally easy way to move video from your PC to your TV. SanDisk([R]) Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a leading provider of portable audio/video players, today ...
ILS Proton Launch Scheduled in November for SES' SIRIUS 4 Satellite.
Oct 22, 2007 ... MCLEAN, Va. -- International Launch Services (ILS) has scheduled its next Proton Breeze M commercial mission for November 18 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with the launch of the SIRIUS 4 satellite for SES SIRIUS of Sweden. The SIRIUS 4 satellite arrived in Baikonur ...
Ounce Labs Extends Application Security Leadership with World-Wide Expansion.(Company overview)
Oct 22, 2007 ... Company Opens New Office in Europe; Launches Premier International Partner Program and Appoints Respected Industry Veteran to Lead International Operations LONDON -- Ounce Labs, the industry leader in software risk analysis, today announced the expansion of its presence in ...
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies and Sequans to Work Together on Wave 2 Mobile WiMAX(TM) Protocol Test.
Oct 22, 2007 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Sequans Communications today announced they would be extending their WiMAX[TM] collaboration to include Wave 2 Mobile WiMAX mobile station (MS) and base station (BS) protocol testing. Protocol Conformance Test (PCT) is a ...
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Showcases Powerful Fixed, Mobile WiMAX(TM) Test Solutions at 2007 Taipei WiMAX Forum(R) PlugFest.
Oct 22, 2007 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e-2005) measurement solutions were used by participants at the WiMAX Forum's recent, public Mobile WiMAX PlugFest, an interoperability showcase in Taipei, Taiwan. Agilent's Mobile WiMAX ...
SanDisk Unveils Public BETA of Fanfare(TM): A Dynamic Video Distribution Platform and Companion to the Sansa(R) TakeTV(TM) PC-to-TV Video Player.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Fanfare is a Gateway to Content From CBS, Showtime Networks and More, Offering Consumers an Easy End-to-End Video Experience MILPITAS, Calif. -- SanDisk([R]) Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a leading developer of portable audio/video players, today announced the public BETA version ...
The UK is One of the Top Five Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LONDON -- The popularity of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is increasing dramatically across all the countries in the world and the United Kingdom is listed as one of the top five global hybrid electric vehicle markets. At present, the developed countries are keen on promoting HEVs, while ...
TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies and ETS-Lindgren Showcase Industry's First Radiated Performance Testing Solution for WiMAX(TM) at 2007 Taipei WiMAX Forum(R) Conference.
Oct 22, 2007 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) and ETS-Lindgren will demonstrate the industry's first solution for WiMAX radiated performance testing (RPT) at the WiMAX Forum Showcase and Conference in Taipei. With the inclusion of the Agilent E6651A test set for Mobile WiMAX[TM] and ...
RSA(R) Conference Europe Gears up for Annual Information Security Event in October.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Keynote Speakers include Frank Abagnale, Bruce Schneier and many more - as well as first-time keynote panels on 'Data Security and Breach Notification Requirements: Pros and Cons' and 'Pandora's Box: Youth and the Internet' LONDON -- RSA([R]) Conference, the world's leading ...
ERGOMED Opens New Facility in Russia.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Dr. Sergei Drapkin Appointed as Managing Director of Russian Office FRANKFURT, Germany -- ERGOMED Group, a specialised international clinical development company, today announced that it has opened a new facility in Russia. At the same time, ERGOMED is appointing Dr. Sergei ...
Signature Bank to Host 2007 Third Quarter Results Conference Call.
Oct 22, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today that management will host a conference call to review results of its 2007 third quarter ended September 30, 2007, on Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 10:00 AM ET. Signature Bank's ...
Rising Prices and Enhanced Demand Support Revenue Surge in European Fatty Acid Market.(Industry overview)
Oct 22, 2007 ... LONDON -- Rising prices, greater demand and higher customer awareness are supporting the expansion of the European fatty acid market. As market participants grapple with limited raw materials supply and intensifying competition, they are moving to develop effective pricing and raw ...
What European Reform Treaty? FT/Harris Poll Finds Majorities in Five Largest European Countries Know Nothing about It.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Large Majorities Want Their Countries to Hold Referendums in Their Countries before a New Treaty is Adopted ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A new Financial Times/Harris Poll examines public opinion in the five largest European countries, Britain, France, Italy, Spain and Germany, on issues ...
The Renal Cancer Market: Targeted Therapies Rapidly Take Hold of Market.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide oncology industry is available in its catalogue. Stakeholder Insight: Renal Cancer - Targeted therapies rapidly take hold of market To order that report: ...
The Contact Center Outsourcing Demand - Trends to 2012.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide outsourcing market is available in its catalogue. Contact center outsourcing demand - trends to 2012 To order that report: ...
Reportlinker.com: Get a Deep Insight into Genentech's Strategy in the Ethical Pharmaceutical Sector.
Oct 22, 2007 ... LYON, France -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide pharmaceutical industry is available in its catalogue. Genentech: PharmaVitae Profile To order that report: www.reportlinker.com/p061861/PRBW-Genentech-Profile.html ...
United PanAm Financial Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results.(Financial report)
Oct 22, 2007 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- United PanAm Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:UPFC) today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2007. For the quarter ended September 30, 2007, UPFC reported income of $2.6 million from continuing operations, compared with income of $4.5 million ...
Airbiquity to Demonstrate Joint Wavecom and Airbiquity Technology at CTIA Wireless I.T.
Oct 22, 2007 ... SEATTLE -- Today, Airbiquity Inc. announced that it will be demonstrating their end-to-end data communication solution jointly developed with Wavecom at the CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2007 event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from October 23 - 25, booth #1315. ...
San Diego Software Industry Council Presents First Forum on Analytics.
Oct 22, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO -- As the world goes digital, analytics is becoming our roadmap. The San Diego Software Industry Council (SDSIC) is presenting the first ever Forum on Analytics - From Data to Decision. This innovative event will feature the key players in analytics, including software companies, ...
HP Acquires Atos Origin Middle East Group to Broaden Systems Integration Business.
Oct 22, 2007 ... GENEVA -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Atos Origin Middle East group, also known as "AOME,"(1) one of the Middle East's leading systems integrators, to broaden its consulting and integration capacity in the region. AOME, ...
Titan Global Holdings Announces Expansion of Titan Wireless Operations.
Oct 22, 2007 ... Wireless Expansion Necessitated by Sustained Organic Growth and Recent Strategic Distribution Agreement RICHARDSON, Texas -- Titan Global Holdings, Inc. ("Titan") (OTCBB:TTGL), a high-growth diversified holding company, announced today that Titan Wireless Inc., a unit of ...
Wells Fargo Launches Mobile Text Banking Service.
Oct 22, 2007 ... First Major Financial Services Company to Offer Consumer and Small Business Customers Both Browser- and Text-Based Account Access via Mobile Devices SAN FRANCISCO -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced another component of its Wells Fargo Mobile(SM)service: text ...