Business Wire back issues from Monday, November 5:
Brooke Credit Corporation Announces Selected Results for September 2007.
Nov 05, 2007 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Third graph, last sentence of release dated October 31, 2007 should read: Additionally, during September Brooke Credit realized a gain on loan sale activities of approximately $2.1 million (sted Additionally, during September Brooke Credit realized a gain on loan ...
ING Prime Rate Trust (NYSE: PPR) Dividend Declaration.
Nov 05, 2007 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- First table, third line of release dated October 31, 2007 should read: Ex. Date: 11/07/07 (sted Ex. Date: 11/08/07). The ...
Company Profile for Luna Innovations Incorporated.(Company overview)
Nov 05, 2007 ... Luna Innovations develops and manufactures new-generation products for the healthcare, telecommunications, energy and defense markets. Our products are used to measure, monitor, protect and improve critical processes in the markets we serve. Through its disciplined commercialization ...
Central Vermont Reports Third Quarter Earnings.
Nov 05, 2007 ... RUTLAND, Vt. -- Please replace the release dated November 2, 2007 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: CENTRAL VERMONT REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS Central Vermont Public Service (NYSE: CV) reported ...
New Report Offers a Comprehensive Picture of the Furniture Sector in Japan.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73402) has announced the addition of The Furniture Industry in Japan 2007 to their offering. This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Japan, providing trends in ...
Research and Markets: New Company Profile Gives Insight into Xin Zuo Qi Su 131, Shicai District.(Company overview)
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73346) has announced the addition of Xin Zuo Qi Su 131, Shicai District to their offering. This report is a company overview containing contact and financial summary data. This company is one of ...
Toilet Care Products in Taiwan Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73380) has announced the addition of "Toilet Care Products in Taiwan" to their offering. Our Toilet Care Products in Taiwan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
Surface Care in Malaysia Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73389) has announced the addition of "Surface Care in Malaysia" to their offering. Our "Surface Care in Malaysia" report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a ...
Research and Markets: New Report Contains Contact and Financial Data on the Heiyoushan Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Oilfields.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73340) has announced the addition of Heiyoushan Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Oilfields to their offering. This report is a company overview containing contact and financial summary data. This company is ...
Management & Marketing Consultancy In Japan Industry Profile: Essential For Top-Level Data And Analysis Covering The Management & Marketing Consultancy Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73412) has announced the addition of "Management & Marketing Consultancy in Japan" to their offering. Our Management & Marketing Consultancy in Japan industry profile is an essential resource ...
Korea Electric Power Corporation SWOT Framework Analysis is out Now.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73404) has announced the addition of "Korea Electric Power Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, ...
Infants' Wear in Singapore Industry Profile is an Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering Singapore's Infants' Wear Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73400) has announced the addition of "Infantswear in Singapore" to their offering. Our Infantswear in Singapore industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering ...
New Report a Comprehensive Study of Xinjiang Guanghui Liquid Natural Gas Development Limited Liability Company.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73337) has announced the addition of Xinjiang Guanghui Liquid Natural Gas Development Limited Liability Company, Shanshan Branch Company to their offering. This report is a company overview ...
New Global Biotechnology Industry Profile is an Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73345) has announced the addition of "Global Biotechnology" to their offering. Our Global Biotechnology industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the ...
New Report Examines Performance and Prospects at China Ocean Petroleum Bohai Company.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73329) has announced the addition of China Ocean Petroleum Bohai Company to their offering. This report is a company overview containing contact and financial summary data. This company is one of ...
Samsung Reveals High-performance 64GByte SATA II SSDs for High-end PC and Server Storage Markets.
Nov 05, 2007 ... SEOUL, Korea -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, has become the first in the industry to sample 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch 64Gigabyte (GB) solid state drives (SSD) with a super-fast SATA (Serial ATA) II/native SATA interface. With a sequential write ...
New Data Presented on GARDASIL(R), Merck's Cervical Cancer Vaccine, in Women Through Age 45.
Nov 05, 2007 ... In investigational study, GARDASIL reduced incidence of HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18-related persistent infection and disease in women through age 45 WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. -- GARDASIL([R]) [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent] (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Vaccine, Recombinant] prevented 91 ...
Citi to Host Webcast to Discuss Recent Announcements.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Monday, November 5, 2007 8:00AM (EST) NEW YORK -- Robert E. Rubin, Chairman of the Board, Sir Win Bischoff, acting Chief Executive Officer, and Gary Crittenden, Chief Financial Officer, will host a webcast on Monday, November 5th, 2007, from 8:00AM to 9:00AM (EST) to discuss ...
ePlanet Ventures Invests in Direct Flow Medical.
Nov 05, 2007 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- ePlanet Ventures, the world's leading global Venture Capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, announced a Series B investment into Direct Flow Medical, Inc., a privately held, medical device company developing a next generation, minimally invasive ...
Citi Shares List on Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Nov 05, 2007 ... TOKYO & NEW YORK -- Citi (NYSE: C)(TSE: 8710) announced today that the company's shares have been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) under the name "Citi." "Today's TSE listing is a milestone for Citi in Japan. In this year alone, we have formed a comprehensive strategic ...
Nitec Pharma Licenses Tarenflurbil for Chronic Inflammation and Pain.
Nov 05, 2007 ... BASEL, Switzerland & FRANKFURT, Germany -- Nitec Pharma AG, an emerging specialty pharma company, today announces the signing of an agreement with PAZ GmbH for the exclusive worldwide rights to Tarenflurbil, PAZ's anti-inflammatory drug, for the treatment of chronic inflammation and pain ....
Canon U.S.A. Asks Consumers, "So You Want to Be a Pop Star?".
Nov 05, 2007 ... Contest lets consumers tell Canon why they would make a great pop star for a chance to win a complete makeover in New York City and a trip to Z100's Jingle Ball 2007 LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced its first ever, "So You Want to Be a Pop Star?" online ...
Infospectrum Establishes European Offices in Response to Demand for World Class Asset Management and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Solutions.
Nov 05, 2007 ... OSLO, Norway -- Infospectrum, Inc., a leading provider of Asset Management and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) solutions and services to the aviation, aerospace & defence (A&D), ship and marine, and transportation industries announced today that it has established European offices ...
Fonality Acquires Insightful and Offers Integrated CRM-VoIP Solution.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Integrated Products Available Today, Fully Unified Offering on Deck for 2008 LOS ANGELES -- Fonality, a leading maker of business phone systems, announced today that it will create the industry's first phone system that unifies both telephony and customer relationship management ...
AMD Highlights Optimized Integration between Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) Processors and Upcoming Microsoft Products.
Nov 05, 2007 ... At Microsoft TechEd Developers Conference, AMD Demonstrates Commitment to Software Developers Through Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors and Visual Studio 2008 Integration BARCELONA, Spain -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced it is demonstrating platforms based on Quad-Core AMD ...
ArcLight Energy Marketing Selects Triple Point for Gas and Power Trading, Risk Management and Scheduling.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Triple Point unique multi-commodity solution is only one that can handle all gas and power requirements on a common platform WESTPORT, Conn. -- Triple Point Technology, the leading global supplier of cross-industry software platforms for the supply, trading, marketing and ...
iRobot Granted Injunction in Trade Secrets Lawsuit.
Nov 05, 2007 ... BURLINGTON, Mass. -- iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq: IRBT) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted in part iRobot's request for preliminary injunction in a lawsuit against former employee Jameel Ahed and his company, Robotic FX, Inc., prohibiting ...
The California Lottery's First Overture.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Unique Partnership Makes Scratchers[R] Mad Money! BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Overture Films and the California Lottery jointly announced today they will partner to create a movie-themed Scratchers[R] game featuring Overture's first release Mad Money. Directed by Oscar[R] winner ...
AMD Powers Up AMD LIVE!(TM) Home Media Server Introducing Easy, Universal Control of a Home Network.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Home Servers Based on AMD Technology and Microsoft Windows Home Server Software Now Available from HP and Medion SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced availability of home servers based on the AMD LIVE![TM] Home Media Server solution. First to market is the HP ...
NPC Incorporated CEO Yoshiro Chikaki Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Japan(R) 2007 Award Winner.
Nov 05, 2007 ... TOKYO -- NPC Incorporated (TOKYO:6255), a leading equipment supplier for photovoltaic module production, announced that Yoshiroh Chikaki, President, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year[R] JAPAN 2007 Award. This award program honors outstanding entrepreneurs who have shown excellence in ...
Access and Entry Costs Remain the Major Barriers to DSL Development in Africa & the Middle East.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73351) has announced the addition of "Africa & Middle East Market Perspective - Vol. 7, Issue 9, September Edition" to their offering. On Jan. 8, 2007, the Moroccan national regulatory agency, ...
Generics In The Netherlands Industry Profile Is An Essential Resource For Top-Level Data And Analysis Covering The Generics Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73321) has announced the addition of "Generics in the Netherlands" to their offering. Our Generics in the Netherlands industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis ...
Sopra Group: Growth Accelerates in the Third Quarter 2007.
Nov 05, 2007 ... PARIS -- Regulatory News: Sopra Group (Paris:SOP) * Total growth: +11.9% * Organic growth: +9.5% <Pre> [TABLE OMITTED] </Pre> 1 Systems and Solutions Integration Revenue for the third quarter of 2007, which totalled 229.7 million ...
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Valimo Wireless' Contributions to Electronic Authentication and Digital Signatures.(Company overview)
Nov 05, 2007 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: FROST & SULLIVAN RECOGNIZES VALIMO WIRELESS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO ELECTRONIC AUTHENTICATION AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES ...
Compass Minerals Declares Dividend.
Nov 05, 2007 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- The board of directors of Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share payable on December 14, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2007. About Compass Minerals Based ...
NYSE Euronext Business Summary for October 2007.
Nov 05, 2007 ... * Second Busiest Month Ever for European Cash Markets: Vol. Up 61.5% y-o-y * Busiest Month Ever for European Derivatives Vol., Up 34.5% y-o-y, and New Annual Volume Record with 799 Million Contracts Already Traded This Year * NYSE Group: Handled Equities Vol. Up ...
Mentor Graphics and Avery Design Team to Deliver Comprehensive PCI Express and Serial ATA IP Solutions.(Company overview)
Nov 05, 2007 ... ANDOVER, Mass. -- Avery Design Systems and Mentor Graphics today announced a cooperative effort to deliver comprehensive design and verification IP solutions for PCI Express[R] (PCIe[R]) and Serial ATA (SATA-IO) IP standards. Under the terms of the agreement, Mentor Graphics and Avery ...
DICOM Group plc: Appointment of new CEO.
Nov 05, 2007 ... BASINGSTOKE, England -- DICOM Group plc ("DICOM Group"), a global leader of Intelligent Capture & Exchange solutions, announces the appointment of Reynolds Carl Bish (aged 55), as Chief Executive Officer. Reynolds succeeds Rob Klatell, current CEO, with immediate effect. Rob Klatell will ...
Charity Match Raises More Than $100,000 for the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Galaxy Defeat Hollywood United 12-4 in Match to Raise Money for Wildfire Relief CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy, Hollywood United F.C. and the Herbalife Family Foundation today raised more than $100,000 for the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army through a charity match at ...
Getinge Significantly Expands in Area of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, and Creating Platform for New Growth.
Nov 05, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Getinge (STO:GETIB) has today signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery divisions of the Boston Scientific Corporation in USA. With this acquisition, Getinge will establish a base for building a global ...
Skanska Secures Additional Order for Environmental Project in New York for USD 89 M, Approximately SEK 610 M.
Nov 05, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Skanska (STO:SKAB) has secured yet another assignment for the upgrade of water treatment systems at Newtown Creek in New York. The contract totals USD 89 M, approximately SEK 610 M, which is to be included in fourth quarter order bookings ....
African Biofuels Markets: Poised for Spectacular Growth or Imminent Self-Destruction?
Nov 05, 2007 ... CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The Chemicals group at Frost & Sullivan (http://www.chemicals.frost.com/) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its fourth quarter analyst briefing on Sub-Saharan African Biofuels Markets on 13 November 2007 at 2pm GMT / 4pm CAT. This briefing ...
Expansion of Product Portfolio in the Mid-Range and Low-End Price Segments Crucial to Growth in the Western European Anaesthesia Equipment Market.(Industry overview)
Nov 05, 2007 ... LONDON -- Long replacement cycles and budgetary concern among hospitals are severely hampering the growth of the Western European anaesthesia equipment market. While existing equipment are likely to be replaced only when high-end technology becomes more affordable, companies will be hard ...
TeliaSonera Appoints New Head of Human Resources.
Nov 05, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: TeliaSonera (Nasdaq:TLSN) (STO:TLSN) (HEX:TLS1V) (LSE:TEE) has appointed Karin Eliasson to new Head of Human Resources. Karin Eliasson has the same role today within the SCA group. She will join TeliaSonera on January 15, 2008. ...
Retail Lending In France Industry Profile Is An Essential Resource For Top-Level Data And Analysis Covering France's Retail Lending Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73426) has announced the addition of "Retail Lending in France" to their offering. Our Retail Lending in France industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering ...
Essential Resource For Top-Level Data And Analysis Covering The Italian Communications Equipment Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73316) has announced the addition of "Communications Equipment in Italy" to their offering. Our Communications Equipment in Italy industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...
State-of-the-Art 3D Mesh Optimization in Demicron's WireFusion 5 with Simplygon.
Nov 05, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Swedish software companies Demicron and Donya Research today announced their strategic partnership in the area of 3D visualization. Both companies also announced updated versions of their 3D visualization tools WireFusion and Simplygon. With the new releases Donya ...
Small Space Design Tips from Stephen Saint-Onge.
Nov 05, 2007 ... NEW YORK -- Small Space Design: Designing any room can be challenging, but making over a small space might make you feel like you have limited options. However, just because a room might be small doesn't mean you should scale down your ideas. Here are a ...
The Most Important Component in a Home Theater is not the Television or Speakers But Actually the "Room Itself".
Nov 05, 2007 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- American consumers don't realize that the decoration of their family room is key in making the most effective use of the technology of their high definition television or speaker system. "What this means is that if a customer has not addressed essential design ...
Improving Safety One Step at a Time New Product Solves Slippery Stairs, Decks and Porches.
Nov 05, 2007 ... LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. -- As the nation heads into the icy winter season, a one-of-a-kind home improvement safety product used by motels, apartment complexes, schools, public facilities and even a nuclear power plant, is now available to individuals to safeguard their homes. ...
3M Unitek Introduces Revolutionary New Braces with Beauty and Brains.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Clarity[TM] SL Braces Combine Clear Braces with More Efficient Tooth Movement MONROVIA, Calif. -- Combining the latest in braces technology and fashion, 3M Unitek Corp. introduces Clarity SL braces, a clear, self-ligating braces system. Made from translucent ceramic, Clarity SL ...
Dilithium Releases Video Stack With Full MONA Support to the 3G Handset Market.
Nov 05, 2007 ... PETALUMA, Calif. -- Dilithium, the leading supplier of converged video solutions, announced a major new release of its market leading 3G Video Stack for handset and chipset manufacturers, OEMs and ODMs. This latest release supports the recently standardized MONA (Media Oriented Negotiation ...
Apparel Retail in France industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73353) has announced the addition of "Apparel Retail in France" to their offering. Our Apparel Retail in France industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering ...
Toilet Care Products in Denmark Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73371) has announced the addition of "Toilet Care Products in Denmark" to their offering. Our Toilet Care Products in Denmark report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
New Report Analysis Forces and Companies Driving the European Fruit and Vegetable Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73365) has announced the addition of "Fruit & Vegetables in Europe" to their offering. Our Fruit & Vegetables in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis ...
Employment Services in the United Kingdom Industry Profile is an Essential Resource For Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering UK's Employment Services Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73403) has announced the addition of "Employment Services in the United Kingdom" to their offering. Our "Employment Services in the United Kingdom" industry profile is an essential resource for ...
Textiles In The United Kingdom Industry Profile Is An Essential Resource For Top-Level Data And Analysis Covering The UK's Textile Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73421) has announced the addition of "Textiles in the United Kingdom" to their offering. Our Textiles in the United Kingdom industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...
New Report Forecasts that the UK Accountancy Market Will Grow by More than 8% Year-on-Year to 2009, Before Slowing Slightly in 2010 and 2011.(Report)
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73414) has announced the addition of Accountancy Market Report 2007 to their offering. This Market Report covers accountancy services in the UK. There are four types of accountancy service: audit ...
Accountancy in the Netherlands Industry Profile is an Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering Netherland's Accountancy Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73440) has announced the addition of "Accountancy in the Netherlands" to their offering. Our "Accountancy in the Netherlands" industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...
Accountancy in France Industry Profile is an Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering France's Accountancy Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73436) has announced the addition of "Accountancy in France" to their offering. Our Accountancy in France industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the ...
New Belgian Electricity Report Examines Leading Companies And Forces Driving The Industry.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73326) has announced the addition of "Electricity in Belgium" to their offering. Our Electricity in Belgium industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the ...
Four in Five of All U.S. Adults - an Estimated 178 Million - Go Online.
Nov 05, 2007 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- According to the latest Harris Poll, the number of adults who are online at home, in the office, at school, library or other locations continues to grow at a steady rate. In the past year, the number of online users has reached an estimated 178 million1, a ten percent ...
Pet Care in Portugal Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level.
Nov 05, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73332) has announced the addition of "Pet Food and Pet Care Products in Portugal" to their offering. Our Pet Food and Pet Care in Portugal report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ...
Solectek Establishing Brazil WiMAX Operation and Evaluating Local Manufacturing, Distribution and Investment Partners.
Nov 05, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO -- Solectek Corporation, a manufacturer of broadband wireless equipment, announced that the company is establishing operations in Brazil in order to locally manufacture and sell its SkyWay-MAX[TM] series of WiMAX point-to-point and multipoint equipment. Solectek is currently ...
2007 America's Health Rankings(TM) Show a Decline in the Overall Health of the Nation.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Analysis shows Vermont, Minnesota and Hawaii are nation's healthiest states; Mississippi and Louisiana rank as least-healthy states WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The overall health of the nation declined over the past year, despite progress made in several key health indicators, ...