Business Wire back issues from Friday, January 18:
An Evening of Music, Art, Food and Film From the Lands of Greg Mortenson.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Huntington Beach Reads One Book Event Features Billboard Artist Omar Akram, Afghan Food and Photography for Three Cups of Tea Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force: <Pre> WHAT: < Huntington Beach Reads One Book hosts free public event for< ...
Avanza: Preliminary Financial Statement 2007.
Jan 18, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: * Operating income increased by 22 per cent (60%) to SEK 557 million (SEK 455 m) * The profit after tax totalled SEK 233 million (SEK 188 m) * Earnings per share increased by 24 per cent (77%) SEK 8.51 (SEK 6.85) ...
Citi Announces Definitive Exchange Ratio for Share Exchange with Nikko Cordial Corporation.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Nikko Cordial Shareholders to Receive 0.602 Citigroup Shares For Each Nikko Cordial Share That They Own TOKYO & NEW YORK -- Citi (NYSE: C; TSE: 8710) announced today that Nikko Cordial Corporation shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.602 shares of Citigroup Inc. common ...
picoChip Introduces TD-SCDMA Femtocell Reference Design - Company Now Supports All Three 3G Standards Families.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Introduction heralds first product from dedicated Chinese design center, announced at UK-China Business Summit 2008 BATH, England, & BEIJING, China -- picoChip announced today the PC8808 TD-SCDMA femtocell reference design, the first to support this standard. Femtocells (or 3G ...
Thar Technologies Receives $2 Million ATP Grant for Producing Biodiesel Fuel without Toxic Hexane.
Jan 18, 2008 ... New Green Technology Will Require Less Energy Per Unit of Production PITTSBURGH -- Thar Technologies, Inc. announced funding to develop green, biodiesel technology. The green and cost-efficient technology will be based on Thar's expertise in high pressure processing, known as ...
Infogain Completes Acquisition of Spider Systems.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Acquisition Signals Expansion of Infogain's Business in Oracle ERP Services Market NEW DELHI -- Infogain Corporation, a leading provider in CRM, ERP, Integration and Business Intelligence Solutions and Services, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Spider ...
Stanford Business School Research: Does a Wine's Pricetag Affect Its Taste?
Jan 18, 2008 ... STANFORD, Calif. -- In what will be music to the ears of marketers, the old adage that you get what you pay for really is true when it comes to that most ephemeral of products: bottled wine. According to researchers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the California ...
New Report Examines Emerging Therapeutic, Diagnostic and Market Opportunities in the Area of Cancer Stem Cell Research.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c55101) has announced the addition of "Cancer Stem Cells: Emerging Therapeutic, Diagnostic and Market Opportunities" to their offering. Overview: Tumours and haematological cancers contain small ...
The Smartphone Market in Europe is Increasingly Oriented toward the Consumer, Which Will Help the Market Grow at a CAGR of 11% Through 2012.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79873) has announced the addition of Smartphone and Handset Operating Systems in Europe to their offering. The European market for smartphones is alive and dynamic. As network operators have ...
Understand Who Influences IT Decision-Making in Enterprises in Spain for 2007.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79910) has announced the addition of "IT influencers in Spain H2 2007 (Databook)" to their offering. Introduction This databook from the Technology Trends service helps vendors to ...
Understand who Influences IT Decision-Making in Enterprises in the Nordics for 2007.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79916) has announced the addition of "IT influencers in the Nordics H2 2007 (Databook)" to their offering. Introduction This databook from the Technology Trends service helps vendors ...
Understand Who Influences IT Decision-Making in Enterprises in Benelux for 2007.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79921) has announced the addition of "IT Influencers in Benelux H2 2007 (Databook)" to their offering. Introduction This databook from the Technology Trends service helps vendors to ...
BT Selects Blueslice ngHLR for Mobile Network.
Jan 18, 2008 ... New account highlights wave of recent wins for Canadian telecom equipment company MONTREAL -- Blueslice Networks, the leading provider of subscriber management solutions for the Mobile, VoIP, FMC, and M2M markets, announced today that British Telecom has selected the Blueslice ...
Square 1 Bank Announces Expansion within the Mountain Northwest Region.
Jan 18, 2008 ... BOULDER, Colo. -- Square 1 Bank today announced the opening of Square 1 Bank Colorado, a new loan production office within their Mountain Northwest region. The new location in Boulder brings veteran venture banker Ken Fugate, SVP, back to Colorado from his previous post with Square 1 in ...
23andMe(TM) to Hold Press Meeting at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Complimentary Personal Genome Service(TM) to be Offered to 50 Press Attendees MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- 23andMe, Inc., a privately-held personal genetics company, announced today that it will be holding a press meeting at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos: <Pre> ...
InnovationsKapital: SantoSolve Reports Positive Phase II Results in Patients with Osteoarthritis.(Medical condition overview)(Clinical report)
Jan 18, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: SantoSolve, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel pain therapies today announced positive results from its Phase II study of 2PX, the company's topical analgesic, in patients with osteoarthritis (OA). The study, a ...
Saab Supplies Ringhals Nuclear Power Station with Surveillance and Protection.
Jan 18, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Saab has signed a contract with Ringhals AB to supply Ringhals nuclear power station with surveillance and protection that meets the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate's requirements. The parties have agreed not to publicly announce the order value. "The ...
The World Polyester - Trends in Demand and Supply is a Complete Solution to Your Requirement for Authentic and up-to-Date Data on the Demand and Supply Trends in the Polyester Industry.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79944) has announced the addition of "World Polyester Trends in Demand and Supply 2007" to their offering. The World Polyester - Trends in Demand and Supply is a complete solution to your ...
Republic of the Congo Energy Market Profile is the Essential Source for Top-Level Energy Industry Data and Information.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79947) has announced the addition of "Republic of the Congo Energy Market Profile to their offering. Republic of the Congo Energy Market Profile Introduction Republic of ...
Mobile Forecast on Portugal Provides over 65 Operational and Financial Metrics for the Portugal Wireless Market.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79942) announces the addition of new IE Market Research report "1Q08 Mobile Forecast: Portugal, 2007 - 2010" to their offering. Mobile Forecast on Portugal provides over 65 operational and ...
Get a Detailed Picture of the Coffee Industry in Austria.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79949) has announced the addition of "Coffee in Austria" to their offering. Our Coffee in Austria report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It ...
Gain a Full Picture of the Indian Medical Technology Market.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79824) has announced the addition of "Clinicas Indian Market Briefing" to their offering. What's going on in the Indian medtech markets? You can get the full picture with Clinicas Indian Market ...
New Report Analyzes the Booming Growth of Malls in India.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79829) has announced the addition of Analyzing the Booming Growth of Malls in India 2008 to their offering. Latest addition to the Indian Retail Industry reports - Analyzing the Booming Growth ...
Massive Infrastructure Expansion Paving the Way for Growth in the Asian Asphalt Market.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79859) has announced the addition of Opportunities in Asphalt in Asia: Paving a Path to Growth to their offering. Global demand for asphalt has increased steadily over the past ten years and ...
New Report Examines Next Generation Radio Technologies and Services That Will Shape Radio Listening Habits.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79923) has announced the addition of "Music to Consumers' Ears: Next Generation Radio" to their offering. This report examines the technologies and services that will shape listening habits. ...
Wipro Records 32% Growth in Total Revenue.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Revenue from Global IT Services & Products business - $ 910.1 million Results for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 under US GAAP BANGALORE, India & EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) today announced financial results under US GAAP for its third ...
BMC Software to Report Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Jan 18, 2008 ... HOUSTON -- Second graph, second sentence of release dated January 16, 2008 should read: Those interested in participating may call 913-312-0377 and use the pass code BMC. (sted Those interested in participating may call (719) 457-2727 and use the pass code BMC.). Last graph, ...
Spice Slashes Blood Sugar Levels.
Jan 18, 2008 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- While Ginseng has been a busy little herb these last few thousand years, cinnamon has recently been found to pack a powerful medicinal punch. A tasty addition to hot chocolate and apple pie, nutritionists agree this popular spice offers surprising benefits for those ...
Prescription Co-Pay Sticker Shock Predicts Optimizerx.com.
Jan 18, 2008 ... If your health insurance policy begins its fiscal year on January 1 -- and 70% of them do -- the 2008 benefits package soon to hit your wallet may cause you to say "Ouch!" "Brace yourself for some sticker shock," says David Harrell, CEO of OptimizeRx.com, a website for ...
Company Profile for KLISTEN, Inc.(Company overview)
Jan 18, 2008 ... KLISTEN, Inc. has developed the single fastest audiogram sampling engine. And the company has registered several patents such as the AC97 control chip method and equalization technique. WiseAudio offers this sound optimizing technology in equipment like ...
Analysis of Major Seed Producing Countries and Major Players in the Global Seed Industry.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79875) has announced the addition of "Global Seed Industry: 2006 Edition" to their offering. For the crop protection and crop production industries this is the Age of Biology. An age in which ...
Chinese ULC Phone Market to Peak in 2008 According to New Study.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79880) has announced the addition of "Chinese ULC Phone Market Will Peak in 2008" to their offering. Driven by declines in handset prices and voice communication fees, there will be over 80 ...
Gain an Understanding of the Perception of Technology Vendors in Healthcare.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79886) has announced the addition of "Vendor perception in healthcare H2 2007 (Databook)" to their offering. Introduction This databook from the Technology Trends service helps ...
Gain Insight into Key Technology Investment Patterns and Trends in Retail Market.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79898) has announced the addition of "Vendor Perception in Retail H2 2007 (Databook)" to their offering. Introduction This databook from the Technology Trends service helps vendors to ...
Gain Insight in to Personal Navigation Device Market in Japan and South Korea.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79906) has announced the addition of "Personal Navigation Device (PND) Market in Japan and South Korea" to their offering. According to the new research report "Personal Navigation Device (PND) ...
Complete and Comprehensive Guide to all the Key Facts, Events and Issues of the Last Year Across the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79845) has announced the addition of "Scrip Yearbook 2007: 23rd Edition (2 Volumes)" to their offering. Scrip's annual review of the year, Scrip Yearbook 2007, is your guide to all the key ...
Key Source of Information and Analysis on the 20 Largest Companies in the Animal Pharms Sector.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79857) has announced the addition of Animal Pharms Top 20: 2006 Edition to their offering. Animal Pharm's Top 20 is recognised throughout the animal health and nutrition industry as a key source ...
Coinstar to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2007 Conference Call on February 7, 2008.
Jan 18, 2008 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) will host a conference call on Thursday, February 7, in conjunction with its fourth quarter earnings release. <Pre> What: < Coinstar's fourth quarter earnings conference call < When: < Thursday, February 7, 2008 ...
EUEC's Opening Keynote by National Governors Association Chair.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to Open USA's Largest Energy and Environment Conference and Expo TUCSON, Ariz. -- EUEC, the USA's largest energy and environment conference, announced today that National Governors Association (NGA) Chairman Governor Tim Pawlenty will deliver the ...
Amend: Fitch Rates Rialto Redev Agency (California) $99MM TABs 'BBB+'; Upgrades $85MM to 'BBB+'.
Jan 18, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- This is a correction for a message issued on Jan. 17, 2008. This text replaces the earlier version. Fitch rates the following bonds being sold by the Rialto Redevelopment Agency, Calif. 'BBB+': --$44,970,000 Tax Allocation Bonds (TAB)(Merged Project ...
Allegro Reports Significant Growth in the ETRM Market for 2007.
Jan 18, 2008 ... 35% Growth in Revenue Driven by Allegro's Technology, Scalability, and Support DALLAS -- Allegro, a leading provider of energy trading and risk management ("ETRM") software solutions, announced a record year of revenues, profitability, customer engagements, and extended global ...
Tower Tech Systems, Inc. Retains Leading Industry Tower Management Consultant.
Jan 18, 2008 ... MANITOWOC, Wis. -- Tower Tech Holdings Inc. (OTC: TWRT) announced today the hiring of Paul Smith as Management Consultant to Tower Tech Systems, Inc. "We are very excited to bring Mr. Smith's experience and expertise to Tower Tech Systems," said Mr. Ray Brickner, President of ...
Franklin Resources, Inc., Announces Quarterly Conference Call.
Jan 18, 2008 ... SAN MATEO, Calif. -- On Thursday, January 24, 2008, Franklin Resources, Inc., (NYSE:BEN) will release its first fiscal quarter 2008 financial results. President and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Resources, Inc., Greg Johnson, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, ...
Pinnacle Financial Reports Record Loan Growth and Earnings of $0.33 Per Fully Diluted Share for Fourth Quarter of 2007.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Fully diluted earnings per share of $0.35, excluding merger related expenses NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) today reported strong earnings and continued rapid loan growth for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2007. Fully diluted earnings per ...
DrugLogic(R) Announces Qscan(R)-RM, a Drug Safety Risk Management Hosted Workflow Solution.
Jan 18, 2008 ... Solution to Ease the Implementation of Risk Management in Moderate-Sized Safety Organizations Through 'Electronic Desktop' with Full Workflow and AUDIT TRAIL Compliance RESTON, Va. -- DrugLogic([R]), Inc. a long established drug safety analytic and data solution supplier, today ...
General Growth Announces New Mortgage Loans and the Sale of Two Office Buildings.
Jan 18, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- General Growth Properties, Inc. (NYSE: GGP) announced today the arrangement of three new mortgage loans on regional malls owned in joint ventures and the pending sale of two wholly owned office buildings. One of the new loans is a five year interest only loan in the ...
DrugLogic(R), Inc. Announces Integrated VAERS/AERS Workflow Solution.
Jan 18, 2008 ... RESTON, Va. -- DrugLogic([R]), Inc. today announced an integrated vaccines offering of its flagship workflow management and research system Qscan([R])-ERM. Vaccine data are available in both the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and the Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS) ...
'Coaching Skills Inventory CSI Administrators Guide Collection' is out Now.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79907) has announced the addition of "Coaching for Commitment: Coaching Skills Inventory (CSI) Administrator's Guide Collection" to their offering. The revised and updated "Coaching Skills ...
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Selected by Oracle as EMEA Transaction Management Service Provider.
Jan 18, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- In one of the most significant property contract awards in Europe, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) announced today its selection by Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL) as the preferred commercial real estate services provider for Oracle's 3.8 million sq ft EMEA ...
Xerox Scores Top Honors for Solid Ink, Color Multifunction System.
Jan 18, 2008 ... NORWALK, Conn. -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) started the new year with top honors for innovation from Better Buys for Business. The independent research organization named the Xerox Phaser[R] 8860 color printer and Xerox WorkCentre[R] 7675 advanced color multifunction system "Top ...
NJPAC and Dranoff Properties Sign Letter of Intent for Development of Two Center Street.
Jan 18, 2008 ... NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center ("NJPAC") and Dranoff Properties, Inc. of Philadelphia announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of Two Center Street, a mixed-use residential and retail project on a 1.2 acre site adjacent to the Arts ...
Amazon.com Launches Indie & Art House Store with Actor, Director and Producer Jon Favreau as First "Independent Voices" Curator.
Jan 18, 2008 ... New Independent Voices Spotlights Undiscovered Indie Films SEATTLE -- With the film festival season well under way, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today launched its new Indie & Art House store at www.amazon.com/indies. This specialty store is a place where filmmakers and indie ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: SAP, Wal-Mart, Apple, Business Objects and Oracle.
Jan 18, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: SAP (NYSE: SAP), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), ...
Newly Launched Go4Funding.com Unites Entrepreneurs and Investors Worldwide.
Jan 18, 2008 ... TOWSON, Md. -- Go4Funding.com is a new leading online network that brings entrepreneurs, existing business owners, and investors together from around the world. The clean and professional looking website is designed to be user-friendly and offers excellent educational resources for ...
Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Royal Caribbean and Carnival.
Jan 18, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Sean P. Smith, who discusses Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) and Carnival (NYSE: CCL). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented below. The full article can be read at ...
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: China Mobile, Electronic Data Systems, Immucor and Steel Dynamics.
Jan 18, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights China Mobile (NYSE: CHL) as the Bull of the Day and Electronic Data Systems (NYSE: EDS) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Immucor (Nasdaq: BLUD) and Steel Dynamics (Nasdaq: STLD). Full analysis of all ...
Payment Data Systems Inc. Closes Sale of Bill Payment Patent.
Jan 18, 2008 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Payment Data System, Inc. (OTCBB:PYDS) today announced that it has completed the sale of selected patents and patent applications to PCT Software Data, LLC for net proceeds of approximately $750,000. The patents and patent applications sold relate to bill payments made with ...
CytoCore, Inc. Appoints EVC Group as New Communications Counsel.
Jan 18, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- CytoCore, Inc. (OTCBB:CYOE) announced today the appointment of EVC Group, Inc. as its agency of record for investor relations, corporate communications and trade media relations. The firm will create and implement a proactive program designed to build awareness among investors ...
Schlumberger Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Results.(Company overview)(Financial report)
Jan 18, 2008 ... HOUSTON -- Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today reported 2007 revenue of $23.28 billion versus $19.23 billion in 2006. Net income, excluding charges and credits, reached $5.16 billion, representing diluted earnings-per-share of $4.18 versus $3.04 in 2006. ...
Seattle Genetics Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock.
Jan 18, 2008 ... BOTHELL, Wash. -- Seattle Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGEN), announced today that it has agreed to sell an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering at a price to the public of $9.00 per share. The company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option ...
Metals Mining in Asia Pacific Profile is an Essential Resource for Top Level Data and Analysis Covering the Metals & Mining Industry.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79957) has announced the addition of "Metals & Mining in Asia-Pacific" to their offering. Our Metals & Mining in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and ...
The New Coffee in Switzerland Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79955) has announced the addition of "Coffee in Switzerland" to their offering. Our Coffee in Switzerland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national ...
The Dutch Consumer is Becoming More Adventurous When It Comes to Coffee.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79963) has announced the addition of "Coffee in the Netherlands" to their offering. Our Coffee in the Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a ...
Pinpoint Growth Sectors and Identify Factors Driving Change in the Food Packaging Industry in South Africa.
Jan 18, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79977) has announced the addition of "Food Packaging in South Africa" to their offering. Our Beverage Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ...
Saab Increases Holding in Cold Cut Systems.
Jan 18, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Saab (STO:SAABB) increases its shareholding in Cold Cut Systems Svenska AB (CCS) to 27 percent. In connection to the new share issue, Lars Hellstrom was appointed new CEO. The collaboration supports CCS's future growth and is a part of ...