Business Wire back issues from Tuesday, January 29:
Globecomm Systems Announces Date of Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call/Webcast.
Jan 29, 2008 ... HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. -- First graph, first sentence dated January 23, 2008 should read: Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:GCOM), a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced that it will release its fiscal second ...
Churchill Downs to Host Jan. 29 News Conference Featuring Roy and Gretchen Jackson, Owners of Barbaro.
Jan 29, 2008 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: ADVISORY/Churchill Downs to Host Jan. 29 News Conference Featuring Roy and Gretchen Jackson, Owners of Barbaro Roy ...
Nara Bancorp Reports $0.32 Earnings Per Diluted Share for Fourth Quarter 2007.
Jan 29, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- In the section under the subhead Conference Call and Webcast, domestic call-in telephone number in the first graph, second sentence should read: 800-706-7745 (sted: 866-706-7745). The corrected release reads: NARA BANCORP REPORTS $0.32 EARNINGS PER ...
Discover What Driving Factors Are Affecting Growth in Japanese Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80864) has announced the addition of Japanese Markets for Orthopedic Biomaterials to their offering. In 2006, this market generated nearly $420 million in revenues. The Japanese ...
TESSCO Announces $0.29 EPS on Revenues of $135.7 Million for Third Fiscal Quarter.(Financial report)
Jan 29, 2008 ... Third Quarter Financial Highlights * Total revenues of $135.7 million, up 1 percent year-over-year. * Revenues not including the major customer for cellular retail accessories were up 2 percent year-over-year and 3 percent sequentially. * Monthly purchasing ...
Proclamation by the President: Sixth Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps, 2008.
Jan 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- People across this great Nation have heard the universal call to love a neighbor and are using their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of others. On the sixth anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps, we celebrate the spirit of service in America and honor the ...
Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis Covering China's Consumer Electronics Industry.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80842) has announced the addition of "Consumer Electronics in China" to their offering. Our Consumer Electronics in China industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis ...
Chinese Iron and Steel Industry Reaped Record Profit of US$22 Billion in 2006, Rocketing More than 30 % Year on Year.(Industry overview)
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80949) has announced the addition of "China's Steel Industry - Porter's Five Forces Strategy Analysis" to their offering. According to China's Iron and Steel Industry Association, the Chinese ...
China Prepares for Spiking Demand for In-car TVs in 2008 According to New Report.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80901) has announced the addition of China Sourcing Report: In-car TVs to their offering. Based on in-factory tours China is preparing for spiking demand for in-car TVs in 2008. ...
China's Living Room Furniture Exports are Growing By About 25 Percent Annually According to New Publication.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80910) has announced the addition of China Sourcing Report: Living Room Furniture 2007 to their offering. China's living room furniture exports are growing by about 25 percent annually. Export ...
Number of Mobile Subscribers in China to Increase to 738 million in 2010 According to New Report.(Report)
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80876) has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp's new report: 1Q08 Mobile Forecast: China, 2007 - 2010 to their offering. IEMR's Mobile Forecast on China provides over 65 operational ...
New Statistics Toolkit Book will Help you to Interpret the Statistical Evidence Provided by Quantitative Studies.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80974) has announced the addition of "Statistics Toolkit" to their offering. This concise book will help you to interpret the statistical evidence provided by quantitative studies and to plan how ...
New Report is a Complete Guide to Understanding the Bioinformatics Industry and How it is Performing its Critical Function.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80964) has announced the addition of "Looking at Bioinformatics - IT's Human Touch" to their offering. The changing face of today's marketplace is majorly energized and made possible by the ...
1Q08 Mobile Forecast: Singapore, 2007 - 2010 Forecast the Level of Wireless Penetration in Singapore will Continue to Increase and Reach 131.2% in 2010.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80900) announces the addition of new IE Market Research report "1Q08 Mobile Forecast: Singapore, 2007 - 2010" to their offering. IEMR's Mobile Forecast on Singapore provides over 65 operational ...
Pfizer Japan Receives Manufacturing and Marketing Authorization for Champix(R).
Jan 29, 2008 ... The First Oral Smoking Cessation Aid in Japan TOKYO -- Pfizer Japan Inc (headquarter in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; headed by President & Chief Executive Officer, Hiromitsu Iwasaki; and capitalized at Yen 64.8 billion) announced that on January 25, the company received manufacturing and ...
Fluxion Relocates and Expands Headquarters Facility.
Jan 29, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Fluxion Biosciences announced today that it has relocated its corporate headquarters to Oyster Point Business Park in South San Francisco, California. The company specializes in research tools for live cell image analysis in drug discovery. The new Fluxion facility is ...
Genesis Energy, L.P. Announces Increase in Quarterly Distribution to $0.285.(Financial report)
Jan 29, 2008 ... HOUSTON -- Genesis Energy, L.P. (AMEX:GEL) announced today that it will pay a regular quarterly distribution of $0.285 per Common Unit for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. The distribution will be paid on February 14, 2008, to Common Unitholders of record at the close of business on ...
Paul Defeats Clinton in Clinton Country.
Jan 29, 2008 ... MIDDLETOWN, Conn. -- Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the first straw poll to pit Republicans against Democrats on the same ballot. Middletown, CT held its city straw poll Saturday night at the Church of Holy Trinity. Proceeds from ...
Family Physicians Continue Fight for Health Care Reform; Blast Senate Health Committee 'No' Vote.
Jan 29, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Calling today's Senate Health Committee's 'No' vote on ABX1_1 a move that "leaves millions of Californians outside the health care system without essential care," California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) President Carla Kakutani, MD, said her organization will ...
MuniMae Announces Quarterly Dividend.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Provides Update on 2007 Production Numbers and on Restatement Process BALTIMORE -- Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC ("MuniMae" or "the Company," NYSE: MMA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend distribution of $0.33 per common share payable on ...
Business Roundtable Issues Statement on State of the Union Address.(Discussion)
Jan 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Business Roundtable, an association of 160 CEOs of leading U.S. companies, commended President Bush on an ambitious and necessary legislative agenda that will help U.S. workers and companies prosper in the ever-growing international economy. Business Roundtable ...
Statement from Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy(R) Regarding the 50th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards:.
Jan 29, 2008 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- In response to today's WGA announcement, Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow issued the following statement: "The Recording Academy is gratified by the WGA's decision to grant the interim agreement we requested for our milestone 50th Annual ...
Official Payments Corp. Offers Wisconsin Taxpayers Convenient Electronic Payment Options for January 31 Property Tax Deadline.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Online and Telephone Tax Payment Options Available in 156 Wisconsin Towns, Villages, and Counties RESTON, Va. -- Official Payments Corp.([R]), http://www.officialpayments.com, a subsidiary of Tier Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TIER), http://www.tier.com, continues its fast, easy, ...
Statement by the President.
Jan 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Today, I have signed into law H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. The Act authorizes funding for the defense of the United States and its interests abroad, for military construction, and for national security-related energy programs. ...
Press Briefing by Ed Gillespie, Counselor to the President, on the President's State of the Union Address.
Jan 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Room 450 Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building 2:43 P.M. EST MR. GILLESPIE: Hi, everybody. Sorry we're a little late. Obviously, we were trying to accommodate folks who came across the security situation and had a little difficulty ...
ePlanet Ventures' Asad Jamal Named to Forbes Midas List of Top 100 Global VCs.
Jan 29, 2008 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- ePlanet Ventures, the world's leading global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, announced today that the firm's Chairman and CEO, Asad Jamal, has been named to the prestigious Forbes Midas List of the Top 100 Global Venture ...
Official Payments Corp. Offers Taxpayers in Texas Electronic Payment Options for January 31 Property Tax Deadline.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Convenient Online and Telephone Tax Payment Options Available in Nearly 400 Agencies Across Texas RESTON, Va. -- Official Payments Corp.([R]), http://www.officialpayments.com, a subsidiary of Tier Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TIER), http://www.tier.com, continues its fast, easy, ...
Olin Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Earnings.(Financial report)
Jan 29, 2008 ... CLAYTON, Mo. -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that its fourth quarter 2007 income from continuing operations was $29.6 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, which compares to $15.6 million, or $0.22 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2006. Sales from continuing ...
Ron Paul 'The Only One' TV Ad Runs in Tennessee and Arkansas.
Jan 29, 2008 ... 30-Second Spot Shows That Other Candidates Cannot Match Congressman Paul's Record as a Fiscal Conservative ARLINGTON, Va. -- Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul has unveiled a new television ad - titled "The Only One" - that is running in Tennessee ...
RNs Praise Courageous Vote by Senate Committee on Badly Flawed Healthcare Bill.
Jan 29, 2008 ... OAKLAND, Calif. -- The California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee today offered praise to the Senate Health Committee for resisting enormous pressure to pass a badly flawed healthcare bill and pledged to work with legislators, community groups, and labor for genuine ...
ArcSoft Launches New Multimedia Technologies at PMA.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Embedded Imaging Solutions and Desktop PC Applications for OEMs FREMONT, Calif. -- ArcSoft, Inc. is launching an array of exciting new imaging software technologies and multimedia solutions at PMA 2008 in Las Vegas. These solutions include print-project software, media ...
Total HealthCare Management, Inc. Receives URAC Workers' Compensation Utilization Management Accreditation.
Jan 29, 2008 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Total HealthCare Management announced today that it has been awarded the Workers' Compensation Utilization Management accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. This ...
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Offers Insurance for Wineries With "Roots to Retail" Coverage.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Visit Booth #21 at the Unified Wine Symposium SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- To meet the needs of the fast-growing wine industry, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company offers Insurance for Wineries, a comprehensive product with coverages specifically created for the business of growing, ...
Kilroy Realty Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results.(Financial report)
Jan 29, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007 with net income available for common stockholders of $65.6 million, or $2.01 per share, compared to $9.2 million, or $0.28 per share, in the fourth quarter ...
Statement from Kaiser Permanente on Health Reform.
Jan 29, 2008 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Kaiser Permanente today made the following statement regarding health reform: "Despite tremendous efforts by the governor, legislative leaders and their staffs, we are disappointed that a solution to a very complex problem could not be reached. Overall, the ...
Statement on California Healthcare Reform Vote, from Bay Area Council.
Jan 29, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Today, the Bay Area Council released the following statement attributable to Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council: "Despite today's vote, the issue of universal health coverage is not dead. Nor is the fight. Millions of lower- and ...
Amgen Statement on Aranesp Manuscript in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Jan 29, 2008 ... THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) issued the following statement on the publication of an Aranesp([R]) (darbepoetin alfa) manuscript in the January 28, 2008, online issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Amgen anticipates this manuscript will be available in the March 1, ...
California Primary Care Association Responds to Senate Health Committee Vote.
Jan 29, 2008 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Carmela Castellano-Garcia, President and CEO of California Primary Care Association, labels Senate's inaction as another loss for California's most vulnerable in the following statement: "On behalf of the California Primary Care Association and the 700 ...
Study the Latest Five Year Forecasts for the Aluminum Market in Asia-Pacific with New Report.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80851) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Aluminum in Asia-Pacific to their offering. Our Aluminum in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an essential resource for top-level ...
Research and Markets: Wal-Mart De Mexico SA De CV Company Snippet 2007 Report Gives an Instant Overview of Company Background and History.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80926) has announced the addition of "Snapshots Wal Mart De Mexico 2007" to their offering. Snapdata's Wal-Mart de Mexico SA de CV Company Snippet 2007 report gives an instant overview of ...
China's Export Sales Of Sinks Basins Continue To Grow At More Than 20 Percent Annually.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80895) has announced the addition of China Sourcing Report: Sinks and Basins to their offering. China's export sales of sinks & basins continue to grow at more than 20 percent annually. The ...
California Pizza Kitchen Opens at Anaheim GardenWalk in Anaheim, California.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Fundraiser on Monday, February 4, Will Benefit Children's Bureau of Orange County LOS ANGELES -- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPKI), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, soups, ...
Kaplan University Announces Tuition Benefits for Military Spouses.
Jan 29, 2008 ... With President Bush calling on Congress to extend G.I. Bill benefits to military families, KU makes it easier for spouses to finance their education DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Kaplan University today announced the launch of a 10 percent tuition discount for military spouses, on the same ...
SIA Supports President's Call for Renewed Push on Competitiveness Agenda.
Jan 29, 2008 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today called for a renewed bipartisan effort to enact legislation designed to enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. industry. The SIA expressed strong support for President Bush's renewed push for doubling federal funding ...
CEA Statement on the 2008 State of the Union Address.
Jan 29, 2008 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- As President Bush reiterated the importance of free trade in the 2008 State of the Union Address, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today restated its support for the Administration's trade objectives. CEA urged Congress to approve pending Free Trade Agreements ...
CompTIA Says Economic Stimulus Must Not Sacrifice Long-Term Policy Goals to Boost Economic Prosperity.
Jan 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Tonight's State of the Union - President George W. Bush's last - placed the economy front-and-center, with the President outlining the contours and need for a proposed economic stimulus plan. A short-term plan that both stimulates the economy and invests in our future must go ...
Increased Energy Innovation, Investment and Productivity is Critical to U.S. Competitiveness, says Council on Competitiveness President Deborah L. Wince-Smith.
Jan 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Council on Competitiveness president Deborah L. Wince-Smith made the following statement today in response to the energy security initiatives President Bush outlined in his State of the Union address. "President Bush is exactly right to be focused on energy ...
AHF Agrees with Bush's Call to Increase PEPFAR Funding, But Challenges Neglect of Domestic AIDS.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Global Program Saves Millions; However, US Epidemic Increasing Dramatically WASHINGTON -- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) (www.aidshealth.org) commended President Bush for his call to extend for five years the global AIDS initiative PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS ...
First Command Educational Foundation Takes Proactive Stance on Financial Literacy.
Jan 29, 2008 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- President George W. Bush, in his State of the Union address left no doubt that the economy is a major focus for our nation right now. The public fears a recession, but even if the stimulus package prevents that dip, we are still in crisis. "Not since the Great ...
TUV Rheinland's Brand Risk Management Service Achieves NASPO Class II Certification.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Guaranteeing a Secure Environment for Your Products and Documents YOKOHAMA, Japan -- The North American Security Products Organization (NASPO) has officially certified TUV Rheinland's Brand Risk Management Service in our Global Technology Assessment Center (GTAC - Yokohama, ...
iMagicLab to Open Virtual Customer Center in Second Life.
Jan 29, 2008 ... iMagicLab to Connect Dealers with Customers Both Online and Offline OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- iMagicLab is pleased to announce that it will launch a new Automobile Dealer Relations Center (ADRC) for the expanding inhabitants of the virtual world "Second Life". On the iMagicLab island ...
InfoVista Reports Q2 FY07/08 Revenues Ahead of Guidance.
Jan 29, 2008 ... * Second quarter revenues show encouraging news * Positive operating profit and net income for the second quarter PARIS -- Regulatory News: InfoVista (Paris:IFV), the leading Proactive Service Assurance management software company, today announced financial ...
Kodak Showcases Innovative and Flexible Solutions to Help Retailers Grow Earnings and Drive In-Store Traffic.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Including the New KODAK Adaptive Picture Exchange, which Enables Immediate Delivery of Customized Photo Products, Reduces Inventory Management LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- At the Photo Marketing Association Show (PMA), Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has emphasized its commitment to the ...
Citi and Nikko Cordial Corporation Successfully Complete Share Exchange.
Jan 29, 2008 ... TOKYO -- Nikko Cordial Corporation has become a direct 100%-owned subsidiary of Citigroup Japan Holdings Ltd. following the successful completion of their share exchange, it was announced by Citi and Nikko Cordial Corporation today. The share exchange, which became effective ...
State of the Union Address by the President.
Jan 29, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Chamber of the United States House of Representatives United States Capitol 9:09 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Seven years have passed ...
ASTER Chooses End-to-End Solution From NDS To Provide Next Generation Digital Cable TV In Poland.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Polish triple play operator, ASTER, chooses a suite of technology solutions from NDS to enhance and grow its digital TV services LONDON -- NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced it has been selected by ASTER, a leading provider of ...
NDS Partners with Kaonmedia to Support Aster to Launch Advanced TV Services in Poland.
Jan 29, 2008 ... ASTER has Chosen Kaonmedia Set-Top Boxes (STBs) alongside NDS XTV(TM )Technology for High Definition Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR) LONDON -- NDS (Nasdaq:NNDS), the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that it has joined forces with ...
New Report Analyses GTL Growth Factors, Challenges and Barriers and the Concept of Using GTL Fuel for Transportation and Economic Feasibility of GTL Technologies.
Jan 29, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80939) has announced the addition of "Analyzing Gas to Liquids Market" to their offering. The GTL industry can be viewed as an alternative to oil refining. The basic technology of the industry ...
The Gores Group Completes Acquisition of Sagem Communications.
Jan 29, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- The Gores Group, a leading U.S. investment firm, announced today that it closed its acquisition of Sagem Communications from SAFRAN for an enterprise value of 383 million euros (560 million dollars at current exchange rate). Sagem Communications is one of France's ...
T-Mobile USA Reports 28.7 Million Customers at the End of 2007.
Jan 29, 2008 ... * 951,000 net new customers in the fourth quarter of 2007, up from 901,000 in the fourth quarter of 2006 * 733,000 net new contract customers in the fourth quarter of 2007 * Over 3.6 million net new customers added in 2007, up from 3.4 million in 2006 * ...
Catalent and Secure Symbology Partner to Meet E-Pedigree Mandate.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Will Improve Supply-Chain Accuracy and Efficiency SOMERSET, N.J. -- Catalent Pharma Solutions, one of the leading providers of advanced dose form and packaging technologies as well as development, manufacturing and packaging services for ...
Gas Turbine Efficiency plc ('GTE' or 'the Group') GTE Announces Commercial Launch of Advanced Fuel & Combustion Business.
Jan 29, 2008 ... LONDON -- Gas Turbine Efficiency plc, a leading provider of advanced systems to enhance performance of aviation and industrial turbines, is pleased to announce the commercial launch of its Advanced Fuel & Combustion business. This business segment has been established ...
The Medicines Company's Angiox(R) Receives European Authorization for Expanded Use in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS).
Jan 29, 2008 ... PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) today announced the receipt of the European Commission Decision authorizing an expanded use for Angiox[R] (bivalirudin) in adult patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), specifically patients with unstable angina (UA) or non-ST ...
Steel Partners Japan Urges Noritz to Include Value Enhancement Steps in Business Plan.
Jan 29, 2008 ... Cites Track Record of Declining Profits and Shrinking Profit Margins, Failure to Achieve PFA Benchmarks TOKYO -- Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund (Offshore), L.P. ("SPJSF") sent a letter to Noritz Corporation (TOKYO:5943) on January 25, urging the Company to include steps to ...
BNIM Architects Leads Greensburg, Kansas Rebuilding Effort and Sustainability Projects to Revitalize Rural and Urban America.
Jan 29, 2008 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- President Bush's final State of the Union address highlighted the importance of energy security and reducing carbon emissions. In the Democratic response, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius reviewed the sustainable rebuilding activities in the tornado-ravaged city of ...