Business Wire back issues from Tuesday, March 11:
Synygy Sales Operations Webcast Features Wyeth and U.S. Cellular Leaders.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Online Panel on "Ensuring Alignment of Strategy and Sales Compensation Plans: Assessing the Impact of Strategic Misalignment" takes place March 5(th) CHESTER, Pa. -- Second graph, second sentence of release dated February 27, 2008 should read: Lisa Ziembiec, manager of sales ...
Chyron Corporation Announces Date of Its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2007 Earnings Release and Conference Call.
Mar 11, 2008 ... MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Chyron Corporation (AMEX:CGS) announced plans to release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2007 results on Thursday, March 13, 2008, prior to the market open. A conference call to review those results will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 10:00 AM Eastern ...
SAS in Visionaries Quadrant for Marketing Resource Management.
Mar 11, 2008 ... CARY, N.C. -- the headline of release dated March 10, 2008 should read: SAS in Visionaries Quadrant for Marketing Resource Management (sted SAS in Visionaries Quadrant for Marketing Resource Management Magic, 2008); also, the fourth paragraph should read: ...CIGNA HealthCare (sted Cigna ...
Genitope Corporation to Suspend Development of MyVax(R) Personalized Immunotherapy.
Mar 11, 2008 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- Genitope Corporation (NASDAQ:GTOP) today announced that, based on a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the previously announced results of Genitope's pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of MyVax[R] personalized immunotherapy ...
Genitope Corporation to Adjourn Special Meeting of Stockholders to March 14, 2008.
Mar 11, 2008 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- Genitope Corporation (NASDAQ:GTOP) today announced that it intends to adjourn its special meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 and reconvene the meeting on Friday, March 14 at 10:00 am PT at 6900 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555. The ...
Florida Commissioner of Education Approves Fast ForWord to Reading Series for Adoption.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Scientifically-proven Fast ForWord educational software approved as K-12 Supplemental Intervention Reading Program for Florida schools OAKLAND, Calif. -- Scientific Learning Corp. (NASDAQ:SCIL) today announced that the Florida Commissioner of Education has approved the Fast ...
Getting Past the Hype - Synapse Instant-On Wireless Mesh Network Technology Really Works.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Tom Starnes, Processor Analyst for Objective Analysis, Test Drives the New SNAP Pro Product Line Announced Today by Synapse HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Today, Synapse[R] announced the shipping of its next-generation mesh wireless network products - the Synapse Pro product line - which ...
Synapse Launches Instant-on Wireless Mesh Network Technology.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Synapse Announces Its Next-Generation Wireless Network Products - Instant-on Wireless Networks with No Embedded Programming Required HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Today, Synapse[R] announced the shipping of its next-generation wireless network products - the Synapse Pro product line - ...
Knight & Carver Launches Eco Solutions.
Mar 11, 2008 ... New Division to Provide 'Green' Products and Services to Megayachts NATIONAL CITY, Calif. -- Knight & Carver has created a new department strictly devoted to making the company's operations and its yacht-repair customers as environmentally "green" as possible. The formation of ...
IETF Highlights Future Numbering System for the Internet - Demonstration of the IPv6-only Network.
Mar 11, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA -- The 71st Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting is now underway in Philadelphia, in what some are describing as a weeklong "IPv6 experience." The IETF is the premiere Internet standards development body, responsible for creating the technologies at the ...
With China Being One of the Largest Cosmetic Producers in the World - Study the Political, Economic, Social and Technological Issues Effecting the Industry.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85343) has announced the addition of "Cosmetics Industry in China - PEST Framework Analysis" to their offering. China continues to be one of the largest cosmetic producers in the world. A ...
Taiwan's Share of Global LCD TV Manufacturing will have Risen to Around 30% by 2011.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85351) has announced the addition of "The Taiwanese and Worldwide LCD TV Industries, 2007 and Beyond" to their offering. Technology breakthroughs and efficient cost control has led to a decline ...
The India Food Drink Report Provides Independent Forecasts And Competitive Intelligence On India's Food And Drink Industry.(Report)
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85460) has announced the addition of "India Food & Drink Report Q1 2008" to their offering. India's fledgling food processing industry continues to fascinate as investors, both local and ...
Examine Why Japan's Food And Beverage Markets Remain Frustrating For Both Existing And Would-Be Investors.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85467) has announced the addition of "Japan Food & Drink Report Q1 2008" to their offering. The Japan Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on Japans food ...
According to New Report, the Global Market for Drug Eluting Stents is Getting Back on Track.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85455) has announced the addition of Drug Eluting Stents - Technology & Market Forecast to their offering. After a difficult year seeing global revenue for drug eluting stents declining to ...
Global Market Review of Active Sportswear and Athletic Footwear - Forecasts to 2014.(Industry overview)
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85497) has announced the addition of "Global Market Review of Active Sportswear and Athletic Footwear - Forecasts to 2014 (2008 Edition)" to their offering. With growth in these apparel sectors ...
Research and Markets: Concise Analysis of Wagon - The World's Largest Component and Vehicle Manufacturers.(Company overview)
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85517) has announced the addition of "Wagon 2008 Company Profile Edition 1" to their offering. This latest edition just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will ...
GEICO launches iHeartCavemen.com site.
Mar 11, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- To make good use of its creative approach to technology and to advance its popular Cavemen branding, GEICO has launched a new interactive mock dating portal, www.iheartcavemen.com. Visitors to the interactive site can upload user profiles and vote on their favorite ...
Morgans Hotel Group Announces Date for 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Mar 11, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) announced today that it has scheduled its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held at Hudson in New York City on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM Eastern time. The record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at ...
Vigilistics Announces New Capability to Pinpoint Product Losses.(Financial report)
Mar 11, 2008 ... Real-time Notifications of Product Losses are Sent to Management MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- Vigilistics, a leader in providing systems for food and dairy processing plants, announced a new software module called Notifications, which analyzes plant product loss by production unit ...
SEIU Launches New Website Today: www.KingSecurityWatch.com.(Website overview)
Mar 11, 2008 ... SEIU Website Documents How King Security Services Over-Bills Public Agency, Violates State Law, Now under Federal Investigation SAN FRANCISCO -- As the nation continues to examine strategies for improving public safety, a new information source, KingSecurityWatch.com, was ...
Remarks by the Vice President at the Georgia State Republican Party's President's Day Dinner.
Mar 11, 2008 ... ATLANTA -- Hilton Atlanta 5:56 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Well, thank you, Governor. A welcome like that is almost enough to make me want to run for office again. (Laughter.) Almost, I said. (Laughter.) But I'm delighted to have the opportunity to join ...
Carlyle Capital Corporation Provides Update on Discussions with Major Lenders.
Mar 11, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Carlyle Capital Corporation Limited (Euronext Amsterdam ticker symbol: CCC; ISIN: GG00B1VYV826) (the Company) today announced that, with the assistance of The Carlyle Group, it is continuing discussions with its lenders, on various subjects, including the execution of ...
Capstead Mortgage Corporation Declares a $0.52 First Quarter 2008 Common Dividend.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DALLAS -- Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: CMO) announced today that it will pay a first quarter 2008 dividend of 52 cents per common share payable on April 21, 2008 to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2008. Commenting on the current dividend and market conditions, ...
TXCO Resources Reports Record Results for 2007.(Financial report)
Mar 11, 2008 ... SAN ANTONIO -- TXCO Resources Inc. (Nasdaq:TXCO) today reported results for its year and quarter ended December 31, 2007. The Company set records for: * Revenues. * Oil and gas sales. * Cash flow. * Total assets. * Proved reserves. ...
HFF, Inc. Reports Full Year 2007 Financial and Transaction Production Results.
Mar 11, 2008 ... PITTSBURGH -- HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) reported today its financial and production volume results for the full year 2007. HFF, Inc. (the Company), through its Operating Partnerships, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF LP) and HFF Securities L.P. (HFF Securities), is a leading provider of ...
Michael Bissonette Appointed Vice President and General Manager of AeroVironment's Energy Technology Center.
Mar 11, 2008 ... MONROVIA, Calif. -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in unmanned aircraft systems and efficient electric energy systems, today announced that Michael Bissonette, formerly assistant general manager of AV's Energy Technology Center (ETC), has been appointed vice president ...
Eastern Bank Corporation Announces Plans to Acquire MASSBANK Corp.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Agreement enhances convenience and service for customers BOSTON -- Eastern Bank Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire MASSBANK Corp. (NASDAQ: MASB), parent company of Reading-based MASSBANK, in a cash transaction valued at approximately $170 million, or $40 per ...
India's Digital Entertainment Network (DEN) Selects World Leading NDS Solutions to Protect and Power New Digital Service.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Highlights: * New pan-Indian cable network operator, DEN Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), has chosen NDS technology to launch its digital television service * DEN is committed to providing world class pay television features and services to Indian cable TV ...
Study the Principles, Experiments, and Applications of Dihydrogen Bond.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85365) has announced the addition of "Dihydrogen Bond: Principles, Experiments, and Applications" to their offering. The first book to describe the phenomenon of dihydrogen bonding in the ...
Seven DVD Video Disc Replicators Sign MPEG-2 Licenses in Conclusion of Patent Infringement Actions.
Mar 11, 2008 ... CHEVY CHASE, Md. -- MPEG LA, LLC, world leader in alternative one-stop patent licenses, today announced that seven DVD Video disc replicators have become Licensees to MPEG LA's MPEG-2 Patent Portfolio License in conclusion of patent enforcement actions brought by MPEG-2 patent owners in ...
AMD Appoints Ahmed Mahmoud as New CIO.
Mar 11, 2008 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the appointment of Ahmed Mahmoud as CIO. He brings more than 20 years of enterprise information technology (IT) leadership experience, most recently as vice president of IT at Dell. Mahmoud will be responsible for managing the company's ...
GE Security and Panda Security Discuss Security Issues in SecurityStockWatch.com Interviews.
Mar 11, 2008 ... RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Business leaders and consumers may now view two exclusive interviews about "security solutions" in SecurityStockWatch.com's ongoing interview series with leading security experts. "Home Security 2.0 is one part of our new interactive initiatives that is ...
The 35th TaiSPO: Experience Asia's Prime Center for Sporting Goods Sourcing Center.
Mar 11, 2008 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The 2008 Taipei Int'l Sporting Goods Show (TaiSPO 2008), organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), co-organized by the Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers' Association (TSMA) and the Taipei Sporting Goods Association (TSGA) will once again ...
ORBCOMM and Wavecom Enter into Joint Marketing Agreement.
Mar 11, 2008 ... The Two Companies will Work together to Meet the Demand for Hybrid Communications Services FORT LEE, N.J. & ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France -- Regulatory News: ORBCOMM (Nasdaq: ORBC), announced today that it has signed a joint marketing agreement with Wavecom (Paris:AVM) ...
Google Announces 2008 Developer Events.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Two-Day Google I/O Event in San Francisco Will Focus on Building Great Web Apps and Advancing the Web as a Platform MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) today announced a new developer event for 2008: Google I/O[TM], a two-day, in-depth gathering for developers to share ...
Capgemini Introduces Leading Reference Data Management (RDM) Application for Securities and Capital Markets.
Mar 11, 2008 ... New RDM services deliver Accurate, Responsive and Transformed data management for the Capital Markets back-office NEW YORK -- Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, today announced the launch of its Reference Data ...
R1Soft to Exhibit at FOSE 2008, Focuses on Key Government Technology Decision Makers.
Mar 11, 2008 ... HOUSTON -- R1Soft (http://www.r1soft.com), a developer of Continuous Data Protection[R] products for Linux and Windows, announced today it will promote its CDP products at the FOSE 2008 Conference and Expo. Scheduled for April 1-3, 2008 at the Washington Convention Center, FOSE 2008 is the ...
New Study Looks at the Changes to the Clothing Industry a Year After Bulgaria.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85458) has announced the addition of The Bulgarian Clothing Industry - One year on from accession - Management briefing to their offering. The textile and apparel industry is not only one of the ...
An Understandable and Insightful How - To Manual for Implementing Service-Oriented Modeling.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85493) has announced the addition of "Service-Oriented Modeling (SOA): Service Analysis, Design, and Architecture" to their offering. Service-Oriented Architecture Modeling provides answers to ...
Ocean Power Technologies to Announce Third Quarter Results and Host Audio Webcast.
Mar 11, 2008 ... PENNINGTON, N.J. -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT and London Stock Exchange AIM: OPT) ("OPT" or the "Company") advises that it will be announcing its results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2008, and will host an audio webcast to review its results, ...
Airbiquity's VIAaq Technology Used by Ford SYNC.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Partnership Marks Major OEM Deal for VIAaq Service SEATTLE -- Airbiquity Inc. today announced a contract with Ford Motor Company to provide its VIAaq Software as a Service offering to the automaker's SYNC in-vehicle communications system. Ford SYNC - developed with ...
New ARC(R) Energy PRO(TM) Core Family Slashes Power Consumption By Up to 75%.
Mar 11, 2008 ... End-to-End Advanced Energy Saving Techniques Lengthen Battery Life for Mass Market Portable Applications SAN JOSE, Calif. & ST. ALBANS, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK) today introduced a new family of licensable, 32-bit configurable cores that will further extend its ...
ARC Introduces the World's First "Sonic Focus-Ready" Audio Subsystem, Setting New Standards for Sound Fidelity and Energy Efficiency.
Mar 11, 2008 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & ST. ALBANS, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK) today introduced the newest addition to its ARC([R]) Sound Subsystem family, the ARC Sound 210E. This fully programmable, licensable solution enables system-on-chip (SoC) designers to build devices that achieve ...
NXP Drives Vehicle Safety With FlexRay Transceivers.
Mar 11, 2008 ... TJA1080A Transceiver Is World's First to Comply With Industry Standard Test EINDHOVEN, Netherlands -- NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today announced that the TJA1080A has passed the FlexRay Physical Layer Conformance Test, the industry standard ...
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution Releases Special "Movies that Pop" Edition of Nancy Drew for On Demand, Pay Per View and Download to Own Platforms.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Viewers Become the Detective with Popped Clues, Trivia and Behind the Scenes Secrets; Fans of Nancy Drew's Signature Style Can Enter to Win a $5,000 Shopping Spree in the "Clothes the Case" Sweepstakes BURBANK, Calif. -- Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) announced today ...
Citadel Appoints Kaveh Alamouti as Senior Managing Director to Launch Global Macro Investment Business.
Mar 11, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Citadel Investment Group, L.L.C. today announced the appointment of Kaveh Alamouti as Senior Managing Director. Mr. Alamouti will be responsible for Citadel's soon-to-be-launched multi-strategy macro investment business and will lead a team to develop and launch new alternative ...
River Rafting a Popular Vacation Choice as America Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon Tops "Must-do" Lists SALMON, Idaho -- As Americans gear up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, championed by Senator Frank Church and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on October 2, 1968 ...
Taking Your Kids--And Visiting Colleges.
Mar 11, 2008 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- In the next few months, college campuses across the country will begin to see the ubiquitous cluster of parents and high school seniors and juniors narrowing down their top picks. Campus touring as a family can be valuable bonding time as well as an extra reason to get ...
SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience Comes to Nation's Capital in May.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Independent Craft Brewers Harmonize Beer and Food Showcasing Why Craft Beer is So Sought After BOULDER, Colo. -- Four dozen independent craft brewers have been selected to showcase the pleasures of fine food enjoyed with amazing beer in Washington, D.C., May 16-17. SAVOR: An ...
Business Wire Content to Be Available On NYSE Euronext (European) Website, Company News Section.(Website overview)
Mar 11, 2008 ... PARIS -- Business Wire, a global regulatory newswire service, is pleased to announce an agreement with NYSE Euronext whereby its news content has been integrated on the NYSE Euronext (European) website (www.euronext.com), providing issuers listed on the exchange with a highly visible ...
New E-Learning Course Gives Insight into Trading Operation Controls.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85352) has announced the addition of E-Learning Course: Trading Operation Controls to their offering. This e-learning course on 'Trading Operation Controls' is designed to help users understand ...
Estonia Food & Drink Report 2008 Now Available.(Report)
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85449) has announced the addition of Estonia Food & Drink Report 2008 to their offering. The Estonia Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on Estonia's ...
Hedge Fund Leadership: How to Inspire Peak Performance from Traders and Money Managers.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85481) has announced the addition of Hedge Fund Leadership: How To Inspire Peak Performance from Traders and Money Managers to their offering. Written with the serious financial professional in ...
Understanding Menu Planning is Essential to Building a Successful Foodservice Concept.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85478) has announced the addition of "Fundamentals of Menu Planning, 3rd Edition" to their offering. Fundamentals of Menu Planning, Third Edition presents a complete overview of key aspects of ...
Research and Markets: Gain Insight Into Vattenfall's Plans to Become a Leading European Energy Company.(Company overview)
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85310) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Premium Company Profile Vatenfall to their offering. Introduction Vattenfall has defined five strategic ambitions to ...
New Definitive Guide on Innovations in Interior Office Design Offers Vital Lessons on Preventing Workplace Strategy Failure.
Mar 11, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85500) has announced the addition of "Innovations in Office Design: The Critical Influence Approach to Effective Work Environments" to their offering. This definitive book on innovations in ...
Echovox Appoints Ned Walley as Zong General Manager for EMEA.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Google's First European Business Development Executive Joins Zong to Continue Growth of World's Largest Open Mobile Platform Into Europe, the Middle East and Africa REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Echovox, Inc, a leading multinational mobile media solutions provider servicing some of ...
Carbon Design Systems to Showcase Carbon Model Studio This Week at DATE.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Will Demonstrate Techniques for Accelerating System Modeling, Debug ACTON, Mass. -- Carbon Design Systems[TM] will demonstrate Carbon Model Studio today through Thursday, March 13, at Stand #F20 during Design Automation & Test in Europe (DATE) at ICM in Munich, Germany. ...
Very Large Majorities Of Americans Believe Big Companies, PACs, Political Lobbyists and the News Media Have Too Much Power and Influence in D.C.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Nine in Ten Americans, However, Believe Small Business has Too Little Power and Influence in D.C. ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- When one thinks of Washington D.C. and the power corridors, smoke filled rooms and shady deals with lobbyists may come to mind. There are certain groups in ...
Lumidigm Completes Work for Local Law Enforcement.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Sheriff Darren White Impressed by Lumidigm's Fingerprint Sensing Technology ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Lumidigm Inc., the multispectral imaging biometrics company, recently delivered a report consisting of biometric performance study results from the testing of Lumidigm Venus ...
Leading Optical Sensor Manufacturer Optex Adopts Canesta's 3-D Image Sensing Chips for Next Generation Products.(Company overview)
Mar 11, 2008 ... Factory Robotics, Building Access and Security Applications to Benefit From Canesta's Electronic Perception Technology SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Canesta, Inc, the pioneer of Electronic Perception Technology, announced today that Japan's Optex Corporation - one of the world's leaders ...
Woodside Capital Partners Announces Two Completed Transactions.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Leverages Expertise in the Digital Media, Semiconductor, and Alternative Energy Sectors to Provide M&A and Capital Raising Financial Advisory Services PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Woodside Capital Partners LLC is pleased to announce its role as financial advisor in two recently ...
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Sluggish Economy On the Cusp of Recession.
Mar 11, 2008 ... Forecasters Say Economy Doesn't Meet Definition of a 'True' Recession LOS ANGELES -- In its first quarterly report of 2008, the UCLA Anderson Forecast remains confident the national economy was not in a recession through January 2008 and continues to forecast weak growth but no ...
Urban Latino Group "Cnote" Hits the A/C Top 20 with Powerful Ballad Debut Single "Forgive Me".
Mar 11, 2008 ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cnote, an urban Latino group, hit the Top 20 this week with their debut single "Forgive Me" from their current self-titled CD. Charting at #21 on Billboard, Radio & Records and Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart, the new group featuring five young, talented Latin ...