Business Wire back issues from Tuesday, January 8:
Dividend Dates and Distribution Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- In the tables, change Ex-Date to 1/17/2008 (sted: 1/11/2008) and Record to 1/22/2008 (sted: 1/15/2008). This change does not affect dividend rates or payable dates. The corrected release reads: DIVIDEND DATES AND DISTRIBUTION AMOUNTS ANNOUNCED FOR CERTAIN ...
Luminex Corporation to Present At JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.(Conference news)
Jan 08, 2008 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- In the second graph, first sentence of the release dated Jan. 4, 2008 the time of the presentation is incorrect. The correct time should be 3:00 p.m. Pacific time (6:00 p.m. Eastern time) on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 (sted: 12:00 p.m. Pacific time (3:00 p.m. Eastern time) ...
Verbatim Showcases Expanding Line of Blu-Ray Media at CES.
Jan 08, 2008 ... New Technologies Enable Faster Write Speeds, Higher Capacities, Lower Production Costs LAS VEGAS -- Verbatim[R] Americas, LLC announced today that it has extended its support for Blu-ray Disc (BD) technology and will feature its expanded line of Blu-ray media at Booth #S4-36249 ...
Search Engine Optimization Journal, a top SEO Blog Announces Site Enhancements by Brick Marketing.
Jan 08, 2008 ... BOSTON -- SearchEngineOptimizationJournal.com, the Internet's premier source of SEO tools, search engine marketing strategies, and blog posts with the freshest information on trends in Internet marketing, is very pleased to announce the redesign of their website with a cleaner look and ...
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Introduces New Category of Large-Format Televisions with Groundbreaking Laser Technology.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Mitsubishi's Revolutionary Laser Television Raises Home Entertainment to a New Level LAS VEGAS -- Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today announced the world premiere of the laser television category during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, unveiling a new ...
Email Services Provider, Sentinare Messaging Solutions Announces Re-Launch of Their Website.(Website overview)
Jan 08, 2008 ... SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Sentinare Messaging Solutions, the world's premier provider of email security software solutions and spam protection, is very pleased to announce the re-launch of their website with additional email solutions, business email hosting, and other services to help ...
JAKKS Pacific to Participate in the 10th Annual ICR XChange Conference.(Conference news)
Jan 08, 2008 ... MALIBU, Calif. -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAKK), a leading multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and other consumer products, today announced that Joel Bennett, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the ...
Britt/Paulk Insurance Agency Announces Acquisition of Magnum OPUS.
Jan 08, 2008 ... CARROLLTON, Ga. -- Britt/Paulk Insurance Agency, Inc., a privately-held Program Administrator, announced today that effective January 1, 2008, agriculture insurance specialist, Magnum OPUS and all of its assets have been acquired by Britt/Paulk and will begin operating as the Britt/Paulk ...
Real Pro Systems Launches VillageMaker(TM), First Online Social Networking Solution for Real Estate Agents and Their Clients.
Jan 08, 2008 ... VillageMaker: Web 2.0 application builds agent-client relationships, agent's network, and referral business NEW YORK -- Eighth graph, third sentence should read ... 541-686-0015 (sted 503-686-0015). The corrected release reads: REAL PRO SYSTEMS LAUNCHES ...
Rocket Software Acquires Assets of Arkivio.
Jan 08, 2008 ... -- Award-Winning Software To Be Incorporated into Rocket's Storage Unit -- NEWTON, Mass. -- Rocket Software (www.rs.com), a Boston-based developer of Enterprise Infrastructure products, today announced that it has acquired the software assets of Arkivio, Inc. (www.arkivio.com), ...
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces New Touchscreens for Graphic Operation Terminals.
Jan 08, 2008 ... All New Terminals Will Broaden the Popular GOT1000 Platform VERNON HILLS, Ill. -- Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., a world leader in industrial automation solutions, has introduced seven six-inch touchscreen displays for its popular GOT1000 platform. The terminals are ...
76-unit Arby's Franchisee Selects RTIconnect(TM) Back Office and TimeClock Programs.
Jan 08, 2008 ... RTI Closes Deal with Carisch, Inc., to Provide RTIconnect Back Office and TimeClock Software for Arby's Second-Largest Franchisee ATLANTA -- Carisch, Inc., a 76-unit Arby's franchisee headquartered in Wayzata, Minn., has implemented the RTIconnect[TM] back office system by ...
PMC Wins DHS Task Order Valued at $20 Million-Plus.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Company to Provide Financial Support Services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement MCLEAN, Va. -- AVIEL Systems, Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary Performance Management Consulting, Inc. (PMC), a federal IT and management consulting services provider, announced that the ...
eBillingHub(R) Announces Reseller Partnership with RainMaker Software.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Market-leading electronic billing service for law firms will be available through RainMaker Software for Platinum and Visual Pyramid customers PITTSBURGH -- eBillingHub([R]), the market leader in simplifying electronic billing for law firms, today announced it has entered into a ...
Evergreen Team Concepts and Whatcom County Tourism Team-up to Prepare Local Businesses for 2010 Winter Olympics.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Although the 2010 Winter Olympics Will Be in Vancouver, Local Businesses in the Pacific Northwest Are Readying Themselves for the Approaching Boom in Business Evergreen Team Concepts and Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Have Partnered on a Program to Help Local Businesses ...
Telcordia Selected for Membership in Avaya DevConnect Program.(Company overview)
Jan 08, 2008 ... Network of Companies Creates Innovative, IP-Enabled Intelligent Communications Applications That Extend the Value of Multivendor Networks PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Telcordia, a global leader in the development of Internet protocol (IP), wireline, and mobile telecommunication software ...
Cramer Sets Stage for 2008 Expansion with Core Team Additions and Promotions.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Award-winning digital marketing and event solutions agency expands operational and financial framework to support growing client base and recent creative team additions NORWOOD, Mass. -- Cramer, a digital marketing and event solutions agency, today announced personnel additions ...
Winbond Selects ESI's Industry Leading 70nm Link Processing Solution for Its Advanced-DRAM Production.
Jan 08, 2008 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESIO), a leading provider of world-class photonic and laser systems for micro-engineering applications, today announced that Winbond Electronics Corp. has adopted ultraviolet (UV) laser link processing to enable its move to ...
Interneer Announces Its Newest Board Member.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Frank Perna Jr. Joins the Interneer Team and Looks Forward to Seeing the Company Reach Its Full Potential LOS ANGELES -- Interneer, Inc. announced Frank Perna Jr. was elected to Interneer's Board of Directors today. Mr. Perna joins an outstanding group of board members including ...
Mindspeed(R) and Jungo Introduce Carrier-Class Residential Gateway Reference Platform.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Jungo's OpenRG[TM] Software Suite Integrated with Mindspeed's Comcerto[R] 100 Processors Provides Complete Broadband Home Router Platform NEWPORT BEACH & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSPD), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network ...
Urban Brands Selects PFSweb to Support Marianne and Ashley Stewart Online Stores.
Jan 08, 2008 ... PLANO, Texas -- PFSweb, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW), a global provider of web commerce solutions for leading online retailers and manufacturers, today announced it has been selected by Urban Brands, a leading specialty apparel retailer and owner of the Ashley Stewart and Marianne chain of women's ...
PRSA Puget Sound Names New Leadership for 2008.
Jan 08, 2008 ... SEATTLE -- The Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) kicked off 2008 today with a fresh slate of local public relations leaders at the helm. "Our new officers bring an abundance of both expertise and drive to the organization," said Janelle ...
Mizuno Uses PTC(R) Pro/ENGINEER(R) to Design Its Latest Golf Club.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Superior Simulation Capabilities Significantly Streamlines Product Development Process NEEDHAM, Mass. -- PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), The Product Development Company[R], today announced that Mizuno Corporation has used Pro/ENGINEER, PTC's 3D integrated CAD/CAM/CAE software, to ...
MPEG LA Expands Call for HD DVD Patents.
Jan 08, 2008 ... High Density Read-Only Disc Optional and Physical Specifications Included DENVER -- In its continued response to marketplace interest in the creation of a joint HD DVD patent license including as much essential intellectual property as possible, MPEG LA, LLC today expanded its ...
Callisto Pharmaceuticals Announces Investor Conference Call to Provide Details on Guanilib Strategic Initiative in GI Disorders.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex: KAL; FWB: CA4), a developer of new drugs against gastrointestinal disorders and cancer announced today that it will hold an investor teleconference on January 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM EST to provide additional details regarding its strategic ...
Praxis' Patient Recruitment Campaign Saves 300 Days off Enrollment for Women's Health Study.(Clinical report)
Jan 08, 2008 ... BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Praxis, a company specializing in centralized patient recruitment for clinical trials, recently provided patient recruitment services to a major pharmaceutical company for a study to test an investigational medication for a sensitive women's health issue. The ...
OCP-IP Announces New Debug Specification.
Jan 08, 2008 ... BEAVERTON, Ore. -- OCP-IP today announced the new debug specification has gone to member review. The specification details an approach to a standardized OCP-bus compliant debug interface. The debug solution, an optional OCP port, implements a debug interface socket that can be added to all ...
Samsung SDS Chooses PRTM Management Consultants as Partner.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Partnership to Drive Innovation within Samsung and across Asia WALTHAM, Mass. -- PRTM, a global operational strategy firm, has been chosen as a partner by Samsung SDS to leverage the management consultancy's innovation expertise. Samsung SDS is a dedicated provider of IT and ...
AccuStream Research: UGV at 22 Billion Views in '07; Semi-Pro, Brand Partner Content Key Growth Drivers.
Jan 08, 2008 ... SALINAS, Calif. -- User Generated Video (UGV) scored 22 billion views in 2007, up 70% over 2006, according to a published market report from AccuStream iMedia Research. The report, UGV 2005 - 2008: Mania Meets Mainstream, contains extensive UGV library usage trends by month, ...
New CLSI Guideline Provides Optimal Methods for Utilizing Flow Cytometry and Solid Phase Assays.
Jan 08, 2008 ... WAYNE, Pa. -- The current and emerging technologies for detecting and characterizing human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alloantibodies provide powerful tools for predicting the risk of immunological response to a transplant. By standardizing methods, quality control, and clinical ...
New Elaborative Market Research Report 'Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Market Forecast Till 2011' Provides Extensive Research and Rational Analysis on the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Industry in India.
Jan 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c78691) has announced the addition of "Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Market Forecast till 2011" to their offering. The elaborative market research report "Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco ...
Imagination Technologies Demonstrates the Power of Graphics in Automotive Applications.
Jan 08, 2008 ... 3D For Navigation, User Interfaces and Virtual Dashboards on Show at CES 2008 LAS VEGAS -- Imagination Technologies - a leader in System-on-Chip Intellectual Property (SoC IP) - is demonstrating the latest in 3D automotive graphics technologies at International CES 2008. ...
PARADE's Year-End Poll Of Pop Culture People and Events.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Jeanne Wolf West Coast Contributing Editor Reveals America's Favorites NEW YORK -- From Britney and Lindsay to Owen Wilson and George Clooney, everyone has something to say about celebrities in 2007! Though most people probably won't admit it, celebrity gossip is everyone's ...
Simple Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle in 2008.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Terra Wellington Offers These Tips For A Healthier '08 NEW YORK -- With 2008 upon us, New Year's resolutions are on everyone's mind. But instead of making a daunting and unachievable list this year, make simple changes to your daily routine, which are easy to stick with and ...
USTR Susan Schwab and CEA President & CEO Gary Shapiro at International CES: Trade is Vital to U.S. Economic Growth and Jobs.
Jan 08, 2008 ... LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab and Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro today held a policy briefing for media that focused on the importance of trade to U.S. economic growth and new jobs. The briefing took place on the ...
Eventful Reveals Insights Into Youth Voter Behavior Ahead of New Hampshire Primary.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Data From Eventful's Demand Service Shows Obama, Huckabee and McCain as Favorites SAN DIEGO -- Eventful, the leading global events Web site, today released its latest data revealing the most 'Demanded' presidential candidates within the state of New Hampshire. Among the ...
Major Progress in Anadis' Milk-Based Anti-Influenza (Flu) Virus Antibodies Project.
Jan 08, 2008 ... MELBOURNE, Australia -- Anadis Limited (ASX:ANX; OTC: ANDIY), today announced major progress in its anti-flu virus antibody program. The milk- derived anti-flu virus antibodies are all-natural and will provide immediate-acting immune enhancement once deposited topically on mucosal surfaces ...
Intel CEO: Intel is Bringing the Internet to Your Pocket.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Intel Demonstrates Next-Generation Silicon Products for Internet-Enabled Mobile, CE Devices LAS VEGAS -- Intel Corporation President and CEO Paul Otellini today said the Internet will continue disrupting the consumer electronics and entertainment industries in new ways and ...
Highway Planned by Paper Giant Asia Pulp & Paper Will Destroy Animal Habitats in Sumatran Forests, Says WWF.
Jan 08, 2008 ... "Legally Questionable" Road Threatens Forest Haven for Indigenous People and Endangered Tigers and Orangutans WASHINGTON -- An investigative report released today by World Wildlife Fund revealed that paper giant Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and its affiliates are in the process of ...
Alliance Imaging to Present at the JP Morgan 26th Annual Health Care Conference.(Conference news)(Company overview)
Jan 08, 2008 ... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Alliance Imaging, Inc. (NYSE:AIQ), a leading health care services provider of diagnostic imaging services, announced that Paul S. Viviano, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the JP Morgan 26th Annual Health Care Conference on ...
Capturing the Heartbeat of Baby Boomers: JWT BOOM and BoomerEyes/C&R Research Unveil Fourth Annual Boomer Trend Monitor.
Jan 08, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- In the boilerplate for BoomerEyes, URL in the last sentence of release dated Jan. 7, 2008, should read: www.crresearch.com. The corrected release reads: CAPTURING THE HEARTBEAT OF BABY BOOMERS: JWT BOOM AND BOOMEREYES/C&R RESEARCH UNVEIL FOURTH ANNUAL ...
AMD Equips OEMs to Deliver the Ultimate Visual Experience(TM) with Forthcoming AMD LIVE!(TM) Ultra Desktop and Notebook PCs.
Jan 08, 2008 ... --AMD LIVE! Explorer PC Software to Deliver Immersive HD Entertainment on Innovative AMD Platforms Combining Powerful Computing and Graphics-- SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced AMD LIVE![TM] Ultra, a new PC brand to help consumers identify forthcoming desktop ...
Location Based Technologies Announces New Product Feature that will Measure Impact and Force on their PocketFinder Personal and Pet Locator Devices.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Subscriber Would be Notified If the Carrier of the Device Were Involved in Accident, for Instance ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Location Based Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:LBAS), has announced that the Company's PocketFinder(TM) and PocketFinder Pets(TM) devices will include additional ...
Chemtura Raises Prices on Reofos(R) BAPP Flame Retardant.
Jan 08, 2008 ... MIDDLEBURY, Conn. -- Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces an off-list price increase of $0.50/ kg for its Reofos[R] BAPP flame retardant, effective January 15, 2008, or where contracts allow. The price increase is in addition to the previously announced price increase effective ...
Fathead(R) Commemorative Logo of 2008 BCS National Champ LSU Tigers Available Now at Fathead.com.
Jan 08, 2008 ... LIVONIA, Mich. -- Fathead([R]), the number one brand in sports and entertainment wall graphics and the brand best-known for its official life-size images of professional athletes, animated heroes and entertainment characters, releases a limited edition commemorative logo of the 2008 BCS ...
Instant Overview of the Russian DVD Player Market for 2007 with Market Volume Based on Unit Shipments.
Jan 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c78656) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Russia DVD Players 2007" to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Russia DVD Players 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 ...
Focus on the New Product Launches in the USA and Canada.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Consumer Goods industry is available in its catalogue. New Product Launches in the USA and Canada To order that report: ...
Insights into Consumer Behavior to Keep You a Step Ahead.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Consumer Goods sector is available in its catalogue. Insights into Consumer Behavior to Keep You a Step Ahead To order this report: www.reportlinker.com/p073656/ ...
Endace Launches New Central Management Server.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Secure management server provides remote configuration and monitoring of NinjaProbe platforms and deployed applications AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Endace Limited (LSE/AIM: EDA), a world leader in network monitoring, application acceleration and high speed packet capture solutions, ...
Financial Deal Insights Energy & Utilities October 2007.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Energy industry is available in its catalogue. Financial Deal Insights Energy & Utilities October 2007 To order that report: ...
A Taste for Adventure: Changing Flavor Preferences Create New Opportunities.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Food industry is available in its catalogue. *************************** A Taste for Adventure: Changing Flavor Preferences Create New Opportunities To order that ...
Bayer Schering Pharma Updated Company Profile: Outlook, Strategy and Forecasts.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry is available in its catalogue. *************************** Bayer Schering Pharma AG: Company Profile To order that report: ...
Allergan Inc. Updated Company Profile : Outlook, Strategy and Forecasts.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry is available in its catalogue. Allergan Inc.: Company Profile To order that report: ...
Nycomed A/S (incl. Altana Pharma AG) Updated Company Profile : Outlook, Strategy and Forecasts.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry is available in its catalogue. Nycomed A/S (incl. Altana Pharma AG): Company Profile To order that report: ...
Genzyme Corporation Updated Company Profile : Outlook, Strategy and Forecasts.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry is available in its catalogue. Genzyme Corporation: Company Profile To order that report: www.reportlinker.com/p073698 ...
High Growth Reported for the UK Personal General Insurance Market.
Jan 08, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Insurance industry is available in its catalogue. UK Personal General Insurance 2007 To order that report: www.reportlinker.com/p073699 ...
ArcelorMittal Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Societe Nationale Industrielle Et Miniere of Mauritania.
Jan 08, 2008 ... LUXEMBOURG -- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal announces the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding with Societe Nationale Industrielle et Miniere (SNIM), Mauritania, on 26th December 2007. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, SNIM and ArcelorMittal will ...
Sol-Gel Signs $24.7 M Deal for Dermatology Drug Delivery.
Jan 08, 2008 ... BET SHEMESH, Israel -- Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd. announced today that it has entered into a development and licensing agreement with a leading U.S. pharmaceutical company for the development and commercialization of a major dermatologic product. Under the terms of the agreement, ...
EQT: ESML Intressenter Extends the Acceptance Period in the Offer for Securitas Direct Until 1 February 2008.
Jan 08, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- With reference to the ongoing competition clearance procedure which is expected to be finalized on or before 31 January 2008, ESML Intressenter AB hereby extends the acceptance period in the cash offer to the shareholders and holders of warrants of Securitas Direct AB ...
Elekta Negotiates to Acquire CMS.
Jan 08, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Acquisition of leading treatment planning software developer would strengthen Elekta's offering and accelerate the company's expansion into high growth oncology informatics Elekta AB (publ) (STO:EKTAb) a world leader in clinical ...
Suntrust Real Estate Corporation Announces Launch of New Web Site, SuntrustAmerica.com.(Website overview)
Jan 08, 2008 ... Performance-Management Consulting Firm Suntrust Real Estate Corporation Announces the Launch of SuntrustAmerica.com The Site Will Allow Suntrust to Conduct Business with a Broader Base of Institutional Investors, Individual Investors and Multifamily Brokers HOUSTON ...
Research and Markets: New Given Imaging Ltd Product Pipeline Report Contains Latest Contact Information, Business Summary and Selected Financial Data.(Report)
Jan 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c78614) has announced the addition of "Given Imaging Ltd - Product Pipeline Report" to their offering. The Given Imaging Ltd Latest Product Pipeline Report contains contact information, business ...
CSR's Wi-Fi technology powers Intempo's internet radio.
Jan 08, 2008 ... Radioscape and CSR partner to provide complete radio design to Intempo CAMBRIDGE, England -- CSR plc (LSE:CSR): Photo ref: PEM4792 To download: http://www.csr.com/images/hires/pem4792.jpg CSR (LSE:CSR) today announced that its RadioPro example ...
Report: California Alcohol Wholesalers Among Top in the Nation in Political Contributions.(Report)
Jan 08, 2008 ... Over $4 Million in Contributions Followed by Laws Favorable to Alcohol Wholesalers SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- According to a new report issued today by the Specialty Wine Retailers Association (SWRA), California alcohol wholesalers contributed $4.2 million to California state ...
Report: Illinois Alcohol Wholesalers Lead the Nation in Political Contributions.(Report)
Jan 08, 2008 ... $5.7 Million in Donations Followed by Favorable Legislation for Alcohol Wholesalers SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- According to a new report issued today by the Specialty Wine Retailers Association, Illinois alcohol wholesalers contributed $5,731,776 to state political campaigns between ...