Business Wire back issues from Thursday, December 20:
Simtek Issues Open Letter to Shareholders and Employees.
Dec 20, 2007 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Simtek Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTK), the inventor, pioneer, and world's premier supplier of nonvolatile static random access memory (nvSRAM) integrated circuits, today issued an open letter to shareholders discussing the status of the Company and recent stock ...
Veteran Gaming Executive Kevin Kelley Joins Station Casinos as Chief Operating Officer.
Dec 20, 2007 ... LAS VEGAS -- Station Casinos, Inc. ("Station" or the "Company") today announced that Kevin L. Kelley will be rejoining the Company as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective January 7, 2008. Kelley brings nearly thirty years of gaming experience to ...
Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering the Global Bottled Water Industry.(Industry overview)
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77777) has announced the addition of "Global Bottled Water" to their offering. Our Global Bottled Water industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the ...
Examine Patterns of Consumer Behaviour among Chinese Women.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77826) has announced the addition of "Women in China 2008: Women As Consumers & Lifestyle Trends" to their offering. This report covers consumer behaviour amongst women in China, within the ...
Research and Markets: The Impact of New Mobile Entrants in 2007-2008 Will Be Minimal Compared to the Disruption Caused By Softbank Mobile According to Japan's Mobile Report.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77808) has announced the addition of "Japan's Mobile Market - Softbank Calls The Tune" to their offering. In January 2006 we published our views on the impact of new competition in Japan's ...
A Good Understanding of China's Cryogenic Storage Tank Market Will Facilitate Your Search For Commercial Opportunities In This Market.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77840) has announced the addition of "Production and Market of Cryogenic Storage Tanks in China" to their offering. The report looks at the production situation of cryogenic storage tanks at ...
Global And Regional Emissions Trading Markets Are Emerging And Drive Strategic Energy Policy.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77870) has announced the addition of "Carbon: Integration of Local and Global Carbon Markets" to their offering. Introduction Global and regional emissions trading markets are ...
The Total Telecoms Market in New Zealand Grew by 1.1% in the 12 Months to June 2007 to $7.54 Billion.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77861) has announced the addition of "2008 New Zealand - Telecoms Overview and Analysis" to their offering. For those needing detailed overviews, statistics and forecasts, as well as objective ...
New Operators Driving Prices Down in the Japanese Wireless Multimedia Market.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77885) has announced the addition of "Japan: Wireless Multimedia Market" to their offering. Operator competition in the Japanese wireless market intensified in the latter part of 2006, in part ...
New Strategy Focus Offers Visibility into the Dynamics of the Retail Banking Core Systems Market.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77876) has announced the addition of "Core Systems Strategies in Retail Banking (Strategy Focus)" to their offering. Introduction Core system replacement/transformation has become a ...
USANA Health Sciences Applauds Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Riders' Performance at Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas.
Dec 20, 2007 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA), a health supplement supplier of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), had four PRCA riders who placed at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which ended Saturday in Las Vegas. Steer wrestler Todd Suhn ...
WWE Lawsuit vs. Jakks Pacific and THQ Continues.
Dec 20, 2007 ... STAMFORD, Conn. -- The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York today clarified that its dismissal of WWE's amended complaint in the lawsuit World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. v. Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al. does not include WWE's state law claims, which will now ...
Statement by the Press Secretary.
Dec 20, 2007 ... WASHINGTON -- We are pleased that the Congress passed legislation to extend SCHIP until March 31, 2009 - and did so without raising taxes. This bill ensures that this important program for America's low-income children will remain in place. Ultimately our goal should be to move children ...
LiveJournal, Inc. Announces Jason Shellen as Vice President of Product Development.
Dec 20, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- LiveJournal, Inc., one of the world's leading global online communities, today announced that Jason Shellen will join the company as vice president of product development. Shellen will also serve as the director of product development for SUP, LiveJournal, ...
New Bright Now! Dental Office Opens in Frederick, MD.
Dec 20, 2007 ... The Nation's Leading Provider of Business Support Services to Dentists Expands in Maryland FREDERICK, Md. -- Bright Now! Dental, Inc., the nation's leading provider of business support services to dentists, today announced the opening of the second Bright Now! Dental office in ...
California Labor Commissioner Distributes Clothing to Those in Need.
Dec 20, 2007 ... <Pre> WHAT: California Labor Commissioner Angela Bradstreet will personally distribute new clothing items worth more than $25,000 at the L.A Family Housing homeless shelter. WHEN: Thursday, December 20, 2007, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. WHERE: L.A. Family Housing ...
Tri-Valley Bank Announces Voluntary Resignation of President and CEO.
Dec 20, 2007 ... SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Tri-Valley Bank (OTCBB:TRVB), announced today that the bank's President and Chief Executive Officer, William Nethercott, intends to resign his Executive Officer and Board of Director positions, effective March 16, 2008, to pursue another banking opportunity in the ...
Eldorado Exploration, Inc. Year End Update.
Dec 20, 2007 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Although 2007 was a down year for Eldorado Exploration Inc.'s (Pink Sheets:EDEX) stock price, the overall future of the Company is poised for a big boost in 2008. EDEX will finish the testing of the Mesa gas field in New Mexico and is negotiating with an ...
UPC Wind Power Purchase Agreement to Supply Wind Power to The City of Los Angeles Approved by Mayor and City Council.
Dec 20, 2007 ... As part of agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority, UPC Wind will provide clean, renewable energy from its Utah-based Milford Wind Corridor Project BOSTON -- UPC Wind, a leading North American wind power company, today announced the approval of a 20-year ...
Mines Management Announces Appointments to Its Professional Staff at the Montanore Project.
Dec 20, 2007 ... SPOKANE, Wash. -- Mines Management, Inc. (AMEX:MGN) (TSX:MGT) ("Mines Management" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce recent appointments to its operational team at the Montanore Silver-Copper Project, located in northwestern Montana. John Thompson is a professional ...
Ron Paul Officially on GOP Primary Ballot in Arizona.
Dec 20, 2007 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Voters in Arizona will be able to vote for Congressman Ron Paul in Arizona's February 5 Republican primary. According to the results of a random drawing done by Arizona's Secretary of State yesterday, Dr. Ron Paul will appear 8th on the Republican primary ...
New Study Analyzes the Development of Japanese Investment in Vietnam.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77871) has announced the addition of China Plus One Japanese Investment Strategies in Vietnam to their offering. Vietnam became a member of the WTO in 2007. The huge business opportunities that ...
Rentech Issues Statement Regarding Sherwood Investments Overseas Limited.
Dec 20, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES -- Rentech, Inc. (AMEX:RTK) confirmed today that it received an additional letter from Sherwood Investments Overseas Limited as described in a press release distributed by Sherwood on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. The Board of Directors will consider the unsolicited offer ...
LL&E Royalty Trust Announces Results of Special Meeting of Unitholders.(Financial report)
Dec 20, 2007 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- On December 19, 2007, unitholders of LL&E Royalty Trust (NYSE: LRT) approved a proposal to amend the Trust Agreement to allow for the issuance of uncertificated Units in order to comply with a new requirement of the New York Stock Exchange, all as described in the proxy ...
Hemispherx Biopharma Comments on 2005 BDO Audit News.
Dec 20, 2007 ... BDO Internal Deficiencies Did Not Involve Hemispherx Personnel and Financial Statements Improved upon Reissuance. PHILADELPHIA -- Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (AMEX:HEB) today commented on recent news of the internal operating irregularities within BDO Seidman ("BDO") and the ...
Research and Markets: Comprehensive Report on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's Operations in the Refining Industry Now Available.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77854) has announced the addition of "Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Refinery Assets Report" to their offering. Introduction * Global Market Direct's Hindustan Petroleum ...
Wavecom Establishes 'Centers of Excellence' Program to Drive Adoption of Wireless Machine Communication.
Dec 20, 2007 ... ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France -- Regulatory News: Wavecom S.A. (Paris:AVM) (NASDAQ:WVCM) (ISIN:FR0000073066) today announced the formalization of its "Centers of Excellence" (CoE) program aimed at building a worldwide network of design partners to facilitate adoption of wireless ...
Mitsubishi Electric Announces the Grand Opening of 'SOLAE,' the World's Highest Elevator Testing Tower.
Dec 20, 2007 ... TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) announced today it will start operation of the world's highest* elevator testing tower, named "SOLAE," on January 25, 2008, and on the same day, the company will open an attached showroom and other ...
ADC Announces Pricing of Convertible Subordinated Notes Offering.
Dec 20, 2007 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADCT) announced today the pricing of $200 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2015 and $200 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2017 under an automatically ...
RingNett to Expand IPTV Service Reach With Envivio MPEG-4 AVC Encoding Solution.
Dec 20, 2007 ... 4Caster C4 Encoder Allows Fiber-Based IPTV Service to be Extended to ADSL Customers SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Envivio Inc., the leading technology provider of IP video convergence encoding solutions from mobile to HD, today announced it is providing a Convergence ...
Foster Wheeler Awarded EPCm Contract for LNG Project in Australia.
Dec 20, 2007 ... HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Foster Wheeler Ltd. (Nasdaq: FWLT) announced that the joint venture led by a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) contract by Woodside Burrup Pty Ltd for the onshore ...
New Report Examines the Ukraine's Oil and Gas Fiscal Environment.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77835) has announced the addition of "Ukraine Upstream Oil and Gas Fiscal Regime Profile" to their offering. Ukraine Oil and Gas Fiscal Regime Profiles Introduction * ...
BioImage Study Seeks to Identify Individuals at High Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke 2-3 Years before Occurrence.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Dec 20, 2007 ... Next phase of the High-Risk Plaque Initiative will leverage advances in diagnostic imaging and blood biomarker science to reduce morbidity, mortality and cost associated with cardiovascular disease WALTHAM, Mass. -- BG Medicine, on behalf of the HRP Initiative, today announced ...
Jacada Announces Sale of its Application Modernization Business to Software AG for $26 Million.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Company Set to Focus Exclusively on its High Growth Call Center Solutions Business ATLANTA -- Jacada Ltd. (Nasdaq: JCDA), a leading provider of unified desktop and process optimization solutions for customer service operations, today announced the sale of the company's ...
Jacada Names Paul O'Callaghan Chief Executive Officer.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Gideon Hollander, Founder and Former CEO, Named Chairman of the Board ATLANTA -- Jacada Ltd. (Nasdaq: JCDA), a leading provider of unified desktop and process optimization solutions for customer service operations, today announced the appointment of Paul O'Callaghan as Chief ...
Merck Serono and Flamel to Collaborate on an Extended Release Formulation for Therapeutic Proteins.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Flamel's Medusa([R]) technology designed to allow less frequent administration of therapeutic proteins and peptides LYON, France -- Flamel Technologies (Nasdaq:FLML) today announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, to ...
Hypercom Announces Plans to Acquire e-Transactions Business Line of Thales.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Obtains Financing Commitment from Francisco Partners Names Philippe Tartavull Chief Executive Officer and a Director Elects Norman Stout Chairman Appoints Johann Dreyer and Expects to Appoint Keith Geeslin and Jack McDonnell, Jr. to the Board ...
POSDATA and KT Strike a Deal to Deploy Mobile WiMAX Commercial Network.
Dec 20, 2007 ... SEOUL, South Korea -- Mobile WiMAX, a next-generation telecommunications service currently being offered in the Seoul metropolitan area, will be expanded to Pohang, a thriving city of 500,000 people in the south of Korean peninsula. POSDATA and KT have drawn up plans to ...
Seco Tools: Seco Tools Strengthens Position in Growth Region.
Dec 20, 2007 ... FAGERSTA, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Seco Tools (STO:SECOB) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbide metal cutting products. The Group's strategy includes an offensive focus on geographical markets offering particularly good potential for growth. In ...
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds DiaGenic's Development of First Parkinson's Blood Test.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Collaboration with Dr. Clemens Scherzer of Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard Medical School) OSLO, Norway -- DiaGenic ASA today announced that The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) is funding a DiaGenic study with Dr. Clemens R. Scherzer, Assistant ...
Eaton Agrees To Acquire The Moeller Group And Launches Tender Offer To Acquire Phoenixtec Power Company Ltd.
Dec 20, 2007 ... CLEVELAND -- Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced plans for two electrical acquisitions, one in Europe and one in Asia Pacific, which will significantly increase the capabilities, size, and geographic breadth of Eaton's electrical business. The ...
Increasing Need for New Installations and Replacement of Existing Units Stir Demand for Anaesthesia Equipment in Eastern Europe.
Dec 20, 2007 ... LONDON -- The growing requirement of new installations in several hospitals teamed with the need for replacing the existing units is resulting in the gradual growth of the eastern European anaesthesia equipment market. Improved purchasing power due to funds from EU as well as the growth of ...
Volvo: Truck Deliveries January-November 2007.
Dec 20, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's (NASDAQ:VOLV) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) four truck companies through November this year amounted to 209,426, which is an increase of 4%, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from ...
Lytix Raises $9 Million in Private Placement.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Lytic peptide specialist to develop antimicrobial and cancer therapeutics TROMS0, Norway -- The Scandinavian-based drug development company Lytix Biopharma today announced it has successfully completed a private placement of NOK50 million. The placement which was heavily ...
CMS Watch Finds Growing Sophistication, Increased Success for Portal Buyers.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Enterprise Portal Software Customers Overcome Hype to Make Tough Choices SILVER SPRING, Md. -- CMS Watch, a buyer-oriented analyst firm that evaluates content technologies, released research today finding that enterprise portal technology buyers have largely moved beyond ...
Warner Home Video Promotes Executives Dan Miron and Richard Siao.
Dec 20, 2007 ... BURBANK, Calif. -- Dan Miron has been named Executive Vice President, Worldwide Supply Chain Management and Richard Siao has been named Senior Vice President, Sales Planning & Operations, it was announced today by Mark Horak, Warner Home Video. In his new post, Miron will ...
austriamicrosystems' Full Service Foundry Unit Selected by Fingerprint Cards to Manufacture High Quality Fingerprint Sensor Chip for Security Applications.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Fingerprint Cards Relies on austriamicrosystems' Outstanding Manufacturing Capabilities for its Third Generation Sensor Chip UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria & GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- austriamicrosystems' (SWX:AMS) business unit Full Service Foundry today announced the high volume ...
Three Big Myths of Getting Organized.
Dec 20, 2007 ... How to bring peace and reduce stress at your desk HASTINGS, Minn. -- Many myths surround the notion of getting organized, which is probably why many find it elusive. Avoid these three big myths and you can be on your way to (finally) being organized and reducing stress. ...
Wholesale Regulatory Round-Up Reviews Developments in the EU Telecoms Market.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77821) has announced the addition of Wholesale Regulatory Round-Up (Q4 2006) to their offering. A selection of comment and analysis pieces concerned with regulatory announcements and events that ...
New Reports Analyses The Bungled Attempt By The EU To Regulate Microsoft Which Could Damage The Prospects Of The European Technology Industry.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77852) has announced the addition of "Microsoft And The EU: A Bungled Attempt At Market Regulation" to their offering. We've watched the European Commission's attempts to regulate Microsoft with ...
ATV, Snowmobiles And Heavyweight Motorcycles Segmentation Hoping To Increase Sales In The Power Sports Market.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77864) has announced the addition of "Power Sports Market: Banking on Side by Side (SxS) ATV Segment" to their offering. The two major segments of the power sports industry - core All Terrain ...
LinkedIn Offers Five Tips to Jumpstart Your Career in 2008.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Five New Year's Resolutions for Making the Most of Your Professional Network PALO ALTO, Calif. -- How many times have you made a New Year's resolution to do a better job networking with other professionals? The old saying, "It's not what you know, it's who you know" continues ...
Regulation Overview of the Telecoms Industry in Portugal.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77904) has announced the addition of "Portugal (Country Regulation Overview)" to their offering. Portugal was a late starter in the EU telecoms liberalisation process, opening its markets at the ...
Sarnoff Europe Receives 2007 Nippon Export Award.
Dec 20, 2007 ... TOKYO & GISTEL, Belgium -- Sarnoff Europe today announced that it has been awarded the 2007 Nippon Export Award by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Japan (BLCCJ). The Nippon Export Award is given annually to the company demonstrating the greatest success in importing, exporting, ...
DataCert Continues Global Initiative with European Intellectual Property Electronic Invoicing Seminars.
Dec 20, 2007 ... LONDON -- DataCert, Inc., the leading provider of legal and IP spend and matter management solutions, continues its commitment to Europe's legal community with a recent round of on-site seminars in Brussels, Zurich, Amsterdam and Athens focused on providing information and updates on ...
Clinton Seen As Much Better Than Other Candidates to Handle All of 12 Key Issues.
Dec 20, 2007 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In a new Harris Poll, adult Americans were asked which one of ten leading presidential candidates they think would do the best job of handling each of twelve key election issues. Hillary Clinton dominates this list. Overall more people preferred her to any of the other ...
How to Make 2008 Your Best Year Ever: Experts Share Advice on PeopleJam.com.
Dec 20, 2007 ... PeopleJam's Lifestyle Experts Discuss Choosing the Right New Year's Resolutions, Maintaining a Happy & Healthy Life and Succeeding Well into the New Year LOS ANGELES -- PeopleJam, an online video and social networking Web site for individuals interested in making better ...
Devine Entertainment Releases New Corporate Video Providing Overview of Business and Growth Strategies to Build Shareholder Value.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Video Outlines Company's Initiatives for Production and Worldwide Distribution of Award-Winning Television Programming and Feature Films TORONTO -- Devine Entertainment Corporation (OTCBB:DVNNF), seeking to capitalize on the burgeoning global demand for high quality film and ...
ARYx Therapeutics Provides Update on Product Development -- Reports Results for 2007 Third Quarter.(Financial report)
Dec 20, 2007 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- ARYx Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARYX), a biopharmaceutical company, today provided an update on the development of their products and reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. Highlights for the Quarter The ...
2008 Is the Year to Stay Connected with Friends and Loved Ones. Your Email is as Close as Your Cell Phone.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Free flipMail[TM] service converts email into text messages -- works with any email account and major carrier cell phone SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Determined to stay in touch with family and friends this year? Is connecting with loved ones at the top of your New Year's resolution ...
LuxuryPhoenixHomes.com, LLC. Says Attractive Investments Abound in Volume Discounts on Big Portfolios of REO Properties.
Dec 20, 2007 ... PHOENIX -- Shannon Connely, with LuxuryPhoenixHomes.com, LLC., says right now is the time for a bank REO or other REO properties. He works with others putting together and selling portfolios of foreclosed, or REO properties. Principals, who are spending millions or more for REO portfolios, ...
Skanska Selling Ongoing Office Project in Budapest.
Dec 20, 2007 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Skanska (STO:SKAB) is selling the Nepliget Center office project in Budapest for EUR 72.2 M, about SEK 670 M. The buyer is an international real estate fund that will takeover the property in pace with its completion. In ...
SES ASTRA Extends Distribution of ASTRA2Connect to Poland.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Polish Euro Marketing Group to Sell High Speed Internet over Satellite to Polish Households BETZDORF, Luxembourg -- SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), is further extending the distribution of its high speed internet access product ASTRA2Connect in Europe and has ...
Autoliv Tremonton Receives 2007 Best Plant Award from IndustryWeek.
Dec 20, 2007 ... Annual Award Program Recognizes the 10 Best Manufacturing Facilities in North America STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Autoliv Tremonton (NYSE:ALV) (STO:ALIV) has been selected as one of North America's Top Ten Best Plants by IndustryWeek, the leading ...
Understand What Lenders Can Do to Take Full Advantage of the Distribution Opportunities Posed by Online Aggregators in the UK.
Dec 20, 2007 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c77913) has announced the addition of "The Rise of Online Aggregators in the UK Consumer Credit Market" to their offering. Introduction Online aggregators are a growing force in the ...