Business Wire back issues from Thursday, May 8:
CORRECTING AND REPLACING: Iran Insurance Report Q1 2008 Explains How Iran is an Unattractive Insurance Market For Foreign Insurers.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Please replace the release, due to the removal of inaccurate text. The corrected release reads: IRAN INSURANCE REPORT Q1 2008 EXPLAINS HOW IRAN IS AN UNATTRACTIVE INSURANCE MARKET FOR FOREIGN INSURERS Research and Markets ...
Podlinez.com Wins People's Voice Award for The 12th Annual Webby Awards.
May 08, 2008 ... Podlinez.com Recognized by "Oscars of the Internet" NEW YORK -- Please replace the release dated May 7, 2008 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: PODLINEZ.COM WINS PEOPLE'S VOICE AWARD FOR THE 12TH ...
Crocs, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Financial Results.
May 08, 2008 ... NIWOT, Colo. -- This press release has been corrected and restated in its entirety to include certain Non-GAAP reconciliations and expand upon and correct typographical errors in the consolidated balance sheet. The corrected release reads: CROCS, INC. REPORTS FISCAL ...
Research and Markets: Strategic Insight into Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Oil & Gas and Profile of Their Major Competitors.(Company overview)
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91066) has announced the addition of "Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Oil & Gas Company Report" to their offering. This report is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into this ...
New Report Provides Extensive Research on the Rapidly Growing Chinese Telecom Market With Forecasts to 2012.(Industry overview)
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91099) has announced the addition of China Telecom Analysis (2008-2012) to their offering. China owns the world's largest telecommunication networks in terms of both network capacity and number ...
Narragansett Technologies Announce New China Partner Web2Asia.
May 08, 2008 ... SHANGHAI, China -- Web2Asia, its parent company MH | direkt and Narragansett Technologies have today announced a partnership agreement for the distribution of the professional email marketing solution SpinnakerPro and the online survey tool SensorPro in East Asia. The East Asian ...
Valley Presbyterian to Hold Open House for New State-of-the-Art Cardiac Cath Lab.
May 08, 2008 ... VAN NUYS, Calif. -- Valley Presbyterian Hospital will celebrate the opening of its new Fritz B. Burns Valley Cardiac Cath Lab (Catheterization Laboratory) with a dedication ceremony and open house on Tuesday, May 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Cath Lab located ...
Zaio Corporation - First Quarter Results Conference Call.
May 08, 2008 ... CALGARY, Alberta -- Zaio Corporation (TSX-V: ZAO) announces their first quarter results conference call will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 4:00pm EST. During the call, Zaio will discuss their 2008 first quarter financial results and provide conference call participants the ...
Unified Communication Resellers and Consultants the Focus of First Annual UC Summit.
May 08, 2008 ... Industry Leaders Gather for Education and Networking Event Highlighting the Role of the UC Channel ST. HELENA, Calif. -- Industry leaders will gather in Scottsdale, AZ for a two and a half day forum, bringing together thought leaders and channel leaders in the emerging Unified ...
Keith Hartley Joins PureSense to Lead Sales & Marketing.
May 08, 2008 ... PureSense Bridges Software & Agriculture with New Head of Sales to Serve Grower Needs for Water Efficiency OAKLAND, Calif. -- PureSense, the leader in real-time irrigation and water management solutions for agriculture announced today a new executive member joining the PureSense ...
OMRON Announces Dissolution of Affiliated Company.
May 08, 2008 ... KYOTO, Japan -- OMRON Corporation (TOKYO:6645)(ADR:OMRNY), a global leader in automation, sensing and control technology, and Omron Precision Technology Co., Ltd. ("OPT"), a wholly owned subsidiary of OMRON Corporation, decided today to dissolve Omron Precision Technology Hokuriku Co., ...
Essential University Textbook for Students of Metallurgy.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90981) has announced the addition of "Hydrometallurgy: Principles and Applications" to their offering. The book is concerned with the theoretical principles of hydrometallurgical processes and ...
New Report Offers Detailed Analysis on the Global Oil and Chemicals Storage Industry.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91084) has announced the addition of "Global Oil and Chemicals Storage Industry Report : Detailed Analysis of All Active and Planned Oil and Chemical Terminals Including Capacity Forecasts and Terminal ...
A Legendary "Clasico" between CLUB AMERICA and CHIVAS de GUADALAJARA Comes to Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas.
May 08, 2008 ... Soccer Legends from CLUB AMERICA and CHIVAS de GUADALAJARA will take to the field at PIZZA HUT PARK, Frisco, Texas on May 25(th) at 8:00 PM DALLAS -- Following last year's game between Mexico and Argentina, played in front of 10,000 soccer fans at the Robertson Stadium in ...
BGC Partners Reports First Quarter 2008 Preliminary Results.(Financial report)
May 08, 2008 ... Combined Company Provides 2Q2008 Outlook Including Better Long-term Tax Rate; Institutes New Dividend Policy that it Expects will Result in an Annual Dividend per Share of at Least 60 Cents for the 12 Months Ended March 31, 2009 NEW YORK -- BGC Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGCP) ...
SPEED RACER-Sponsored NASCAR Chevy to Be Driven by Stanton Barrett on Opening Day of "Speed Racer," Friday, May 9.
May 08, 2008 ... DARLINGTON, S.C. -- This Friday, May 9, NASCAR driver Stanton Barrett will celebrate the opening of Warner Bros. Pictures' new live-action family film "Speed Racer" in the #30 SKI Motorsports/Stanton Barrett Motorsports SPEED RACER Chevrolet at the NASCAR Nationwide Series in Darlington ....
RCN PA & The Style Network to Offer Free Beauty Makeovers at Promo Court in the Lehigh Valley Mall on Saturday, May 10, From Noon to 4 p.m.
May 08, 2008 ... Event Celebrates Launch of The Style Network in the Lehigh Valley Kristy O'Brian of 100.7 WLEV to Get Celebrity Makeover HERNDON, Va. -- In need of a beauty makeover? RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI), a leading provider of digital television, data, and voice services to ...
Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria.
May 08, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- On May 11, 2004, pursuant to my authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) and the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-175), I issued Executive Order 13338, in which I declared a ...
Orange County College Leaders and Mascots Take to the Capitol Steps.
May 08, 2008 ... Rancho Santiago Community College ...
Ron Paul #1 on New York Times Best Seller List.
May 08, 2008 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul's newest book, "The Revolution: A Manifesto," is number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list for May 18th, 2008. The ranking is yet another of the many successes Dr. Paul has had during his ...
Affinity Technology Group, Inc.: Court of Appeals Publishes Opinion in Patent Cases.
May 08, 2008 ... COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Affinity Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB: AFFI) today announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the "Appeals Court") has published its opinion in the cases of its subsidiary, decisioning.com versus Federated Department Stores, TD Ameritrade ...
ATP Announces Record Earnings and Operating Results For First Quarter 2008.(Financial report)
May 08, 2008 ... HOUSTON -- ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ:ATPG) today announced first quarter 2008 results which include record production, record revenues and record earnings. Highlights include: * 3.6 MMBoe (21.6 Bcfe) of production, a 36% increase over first quarter 2007; ...
T-Mobile USA Breaks 30 Million Customer Milestone and Reports First Quarter 2008 Results.(Company overview)(Financial report)
May 08, 2008 ... * 981,000 net new customers added in the first quarter * Total customer additions of 2.1 million, including acquired SunCom base * Service revenues of $4.6 billion in the first quarter of 2008, up 14% from the first quarter of 2007 * $1.44 billion ...
Dell Virtualization Servers Featuring Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) Processors Now Available.
May 08, 2008 ... 15 Servers from Global OEMs Now Shipping with Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- One of the industry's most scalable virtualization servers is now available from Dell and based on the Quad-Core AMD Opteron[TM] processor, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced. ...
eSilicon CEO Harding to Lead Panel on "Virtual Operations" at European Semiconductor Forum.
May 08, 2008 ... eSilicon Corporation: <Pre> [TABLE OMITTED] </Pre> eSilicon and the eSilicon logo are registered trademarks and eSilicon Enterprise and Enabling Your Silicon Success are trademarks of ...
Universal Travel Group Announces Termination of Financing Agreement.
May 08, 2008 ... SHENZHEN, China -- Universal Travel Group Inc. (OTCBB: UTVG) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a fast growing travel services provider in China specializing in online and customer representative services to the travel service industry offering packaged tours, air ticketing, ...
Atlas America, Inc. Reports Record Financial Results for the First Quarter 2008.(Financial report)
May 08, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Atlas America, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATLS) ("Atlas America" or "the Company") today reported record financial results for the first quarter 2008. The results of the first quarter 2008 include: * Record adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, ...
UPC Holding B.V. Provides Selected Financial Information for the Period Ending March 31, 2008.
May 08, 2008 ... AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- UPC Holding B.V. ("UPC Holding") is today providing selected, preliminary unaudited financial and operating information for the three months ("Q1") ended March 31, 2008. UPC Holding is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global, Inc. ("Liberty Global") ...
CDNetworks Acquires Japanese Hit Pops - Adds MSN Video, Sony, Fuji Japan Sites to Customer List.
May 08, 2008 ... SEOUL, South Korea & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- CDNetworks (KOSDAQ:073710) a top-three global, full-service content delivery network (CDN), today announced the closing of its strategic acquisition of the Hit Pops Division of Japan's Space Communications Corporation. In line with CDNetworks' ...
Microfield Group Announces Completion of Financing.
May 08, 2008 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Microfield Group, Inc. (OTCBB:MICG), an innovator and leader in the demand response marketplace, announced today that it has raised $3.6 million through a private placement. The Company issued approximately 9 million shares of common stock at $0.40 per share ...
Hirco Reports Strong Interim Results.(Financial report)
May 08, 2008 ... Net Asset Value increases to PS6.82 per share as of 31 March 2008, annualised increase of 34% from NAV of PS4.74 at time of IPO LONDON -- Hirco PLC (AIM:HRCO), the investment vehicle for Hiranandani, India's largest residential builder and leading developer of prestigious ...
Kazakhstan Kagazy PLC Summary Preliminary 2007 Financial Results.
May 08, 2008 ... ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Kazakhstan Kagazy PLC (the "Company" or "Kagazy") (LSE:KAG), owner of Central Asia's largest producer of paper, corrugated board and packaging products and one of the leading industrial real estate development companies in the country, today announced its summary ...
New Customer Win in High Growth Flash Market Highlights ARC's Growing Leadership.
May 08, 2008 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & ST. ALBANS, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK), a leading provider of consumer intellectual property (IP) to OEM and semiconductor companies, today announced that a new customer has adopted ARC for use in the rapidly growing Flash market. This unnamed company chose ...
TM Technology Adopts ARC for Multimedia Storage Solutions.
May 08, 2008 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. & ST. ALBANS, England -- ARC International (LSE:ARK), a leading provider of consumer intellectual property (IP) to OEM and semiconductor companies, announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with TM Technology. A subsidiary of Etron, one of the top Taiwanese ...
Best Buy, a World-Leading Consumer Electronics Retailer, and The Carphone Warehouse, a World-Leading Independent Mobile Phone Retailer, to Create a New Company.
May 08, 2008 ... New Venture to Accelerate the Development of The Carphone Warehouse's Retail Proposition and to Introduce Best Buy Stores Across Europe Best Buy to Acquire 50% of The Carphone Warehouse's European and US Retail Interests for a Cash Consideration of PS1.1 Billion or $2.1 Billion ...
Pfleiderer Continues Growth Path in Q1 2008 - One-Time Factors Impact Earnings by Around EUR 6 Million - Full-Year Guidance Confirmed Unchanged.(Financial report)
May 08, 2008 ... Strong International Market Position Expanded * Consolidated Revenues up 9% to Approximately EUR 468 Million * EBITDA Climbs by 7% to EUR 60.4 Million; EBITDA Margin Reaches 12.9% * Full-Year Guidance Confirmed Unchanged NEUMARKT, Germany -- ...
TeliaSonera Winner in the Battle For 4G - Next Generation Mobile Network.
May 08, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: TeliaSonera (STO: TLSN) (LSE:TEE) (HEX:TLS1V) ( NASDAQ:TLSN) was one of the winners in the auction for 4G, the new generation mobile network in Sweden, which was concluded today. With the frequencies that TeliaSonera in Sweden now has been ...
Rising Consumer Expenditure in Poland to Drive Retail Sales by at Least 15% During 2008-2012.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91083) has announced the addition of "Poland Retail Analysis (2008-2012)" to their offering. Poland, one of the developed economies in Eastern Europe region, is witnessing a ...
International Association of Meal Prep Business Survey: Meal Assembly Stores Save Customers Money.
May 08, 2008 ... Meal Prep Stores Help Consumers with Food Costs, Dinnertime "Diversity," and Healthy Options OAK CREEK, Wis. -- The International Association of Meal Prep Businesses (IAMPB) today released results from an international survey. The survey of 1,800 customers from 23 states and ...
Duneland Schools Lead State in MRSA Fight.
May 08, 2008 ... School Partners with Elkhart-Based Sports-O-Zone to Combat Bacteria CHESTERTON, Ind. -- The Duneland School Corporation, with the purchase of the Sports-O-Zone machine, becomes the first in the State of Indiana to take steps to proactively protect its athletes from the deadly ...
Mobile Satellite TV Has Great Growth Potential in Europe.
May 08, 2008 ... LONDON -- While the European Mobile TV market is on the verge of significant growth, it still faces problems related to the efficient transmission and distribution of Mobile TV services. This being the case, recent and emerging studies have clearly shown the use of satellite technologies ...
Financial Liquidity and the Dry Credit Market: Business Capital's Chuck Doyle to Moderate Panel Hosted by Turnaround Management Association.
May 08, 2008 ... "A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain," -- Mark Twain A Panel of Financial Industry Leaders Hosted by the Turnaround Management Association of Northern California Will Deliberate Business ...
Philips Lumileds Simplifies Solid-State Lighting Design Projects with New Online Resources.
May 08, 2008 ... Optical, Mechanical & Electrical Files Extend the Development Resources Available to the Lighting Community SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Philips Lumileds today introduced new online tools that simplify the development of general lighting and other solutions utilizing the company's ...
GarageTown USA Sells 200th Garage Condo in Arizona.
May 08, 2008 ... "Company is Taking Orders for New Units From Anxious Investors" MESA, Ariz. -- GarageTown USA is celebrating the sale of its 200th garage condo unit in Arizona. Launched in August 2007, the company opened it's first of five Arizona developments in Chandler's Stellar Airpark ....
Czech TV-Platform CS Link Signs for More ASTRA Capacity.
May 08, 2008 ... Pay-TV Company to Use Additional Capacity on ASTRA's New 23.5 degrees East Orbital Position for Enhanced Programme Package BETZDORF, Luxembourg -- SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), has signed an agreement for an additional transponder on its new prime orbital ...
Top Three Tips to Make the Most Out of Online Social Networks.
May 08, 2008 ... FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Small business executives are experts at hyper-tasking. While it's great to be your own boss, you have customers to keep happy and vendors to pay, which can leave little time to be strategic, uncover new leads and grow your business. Social networking sites are ...
The Global Village Lends A Helping Hand To Small Businesses.
May 08, 2008 ... When SLM Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SMHI, http://www.slmbiz.com), a financial software company that specializes in developing products and services for securities brokers and financial advisors, found their business rapidly upscaling, they decided to expand sales and support staff by looking ...
EDI Made Easy.
May 08, 2008 ... The ultimate goal of most small business owners is to see their products on the shelves of major retailers. In order to automate the transmission and receipt of any number of business documents--including purchase orders, remittance advice, invoices, advance shipping notices, hang tags, ...
New Independent Exploration & Production Oil and Gas Companies Benchmarking Report.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91094) has announced the addition of "Independent Exploration & Production Oil and Gas Companies Benchmarking Report : Peer Comparison of 20 leading Independent E&P companies on Key financial and ...
Complete A-Z Guide to Borrowing, Investing and Regulation.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91055) has announced the addition of "Margin Trading from A to Z: A Complete Guide to Borrowing, Investing and Regulation" to their offering. Margin Trading from A to Z offers a step-by-step ...
Sirona Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Results.
May 08, 2008 ... * Second quarter 2008 revenues increased to $189.5 million, up 26.2% compared to the second quarter of 2007. * Operating income excluding amortization expense for the quarter totaled $39.0 million, up 58% compared to the prior year period. * Sirona increases fiscal ...
Discover(R) Card Wins Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Award for 11th Consecutive Year.
May 08, 2008 ... Commitment to Cardmembers' Needs Keeps Discover on Top of Credit Card Category RIVERWOODS, Ill. -- Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that Discover([R]) Card is ranked No. 1 in customer loyalty among leading credit card brands, according to the 2008 Brand ...
Mark Strauss Joins WorkflowOne as Vice President of Business Development for SAP.
May 08, 2008 ... DAYTON, Ohio -- WorkflowOne, North America's most comprehensive managed service provider for print and digital media, today announced that Mark Strauss has joined the company as vice president of business development for SAP (NYSE: SAP). Strauss will report to Scott Berry, senior vice ...
UCLA Anderson Forecast's Outlook for San Diego County: Economic "Tug-of-War" to Continue.(Conference notes)
May 08, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- In its annual economic forecast for San Diego County released today, the UCLA Anderson Forecast describes the economic "tug-of-war" between job loss in real estate and weak growth everywhere else in the San Diego economy. The report was presented at the UCLA Anderson ...
VPI Announces Launch of New Voice Logging Technology Refresh Program.
May 08, 2008 ... Public Safety Organizations Now Able to Affordably Update to Latest Audio and Data Recording Technology CAMARILLO, Calif. -- VPI (Voice Print International, Inc., http://www.VPI-corp.com), a leading innovator and provider of integrated interactions recording and communications ...
Micrus Endovascular Fourth Quarter Revenues Increase 23%.(Financial report)
May 08, 2008 ... Provides Fiscal 2009 Revenue Guidance Conference Call Begins at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time Today SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Micrus Endovascular Corporation (Nasdaq:MEND) today announced financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, and provided ...
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Provides a Concise, Global Approach to Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91118) has announced the addition of "Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management" to their offering. Written by two highly experienced authors, this new text provides a concise, global ...
Historic Preservation Technology Shows Typical Elements of Historic Buildings, Decay Mechanisms and Remediation Techniques.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91120) has announced the addition of Historic Preservation Technology: A Primer to their offering. This introduction to historic preservation goes well beyond the Secretary of the Interior's ...
Newly Added: the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. Oil & Gas Company Report.(Report)
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91128) has announced the addition of "The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. Oil & Gas Company Report" to their offering. The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. Oil & Gas Company Report ...
Urban Geography 2nd Edition Presents Key Concepts In A Straightforward Structure That Aims To Uncover The Excitement And Richness Found In Cities.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91126) has announced the addition of "Urban Geography, 2nd Edition" to their offering. The Second Edition of Kaplan's Urban Geography text aims to uncover the excitement and richness found in ...
This Report Presents a Concise Overview of Telecoms - Sector Liberalisation and Privatisation in Latin America.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91134) has announced the addition of "2008 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Latin America - Market Reports" to their offering. With over 740 pages of research 2008 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband ...
Research and Markets: Thomson S.A. - SWOT Framework Analysis is the Essential Data Source for This Dynamic Company.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91139) has announced the addition of "Thomson S.A. - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, ...
Research and Markets: Newly Added - Ameren Corporation Oil & Gas Company Report.(Company overview)
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91136) has announced the addition of "Ameren Corporation Oil & Gas Company Report" to their offering. Ameren Corporation Oil & Gas Company Report Summary This report is an ...
Research and Markets: Newly Released: Crowley Maritime Corporation Oil & Gas Company Report.(Company overview)(Report)
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91146) has announced the addition of "Crowley Maritime Corporation Oil & Gas Company Report" to their offering. Crowley Maritime Corporation Oil & Gas Company Report Summary ...
TietoEnator Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis Identifies the Key Internal and External Factors That Are Important to Achieving the Objectives of This Company.
May 08, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91145) has announced the addition of "TietoEnator Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, ...