Business Wire back issues from Tuesday, May 13:
Completely Modern Approach to the Principles of Physical Optics.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91456) has announced the addition of "Principles of Physical Optics" to their offering. Breathing a breath of fresh air into the field of optics, this book is the first new entry in the field in ...
Malaysia's Banking Sector Enjoyed Reasonable Growth Through the Year to December 31 2007.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91460) has announced the addition of "Malaysia Commercial Banking Report Q2 2008" to their offering. The Malaysia Commercial Banking Report provides independent forecasts and competitive ...
The Hong Kong Commercial Banking Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Hong Kong's Commercial Banking Industry.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91466) has announced the addition of "Hong Kong Commercial Banking Report Q2 2008" to their offering. The Hong Kong Commercial Banking Report provides independent forecasts and competitive ...
The China Commercial Banking Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on China's Commercial Banking Industry.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91472) has announced the addition of "China Commercial Banking Report Q2 2008" to their offering. The China Commercial Banking Report provides independent forecasts and competitive ...
2Q08 East Asia And Pacific Mobile Forecast Report Provides Four-Year Forecasts At The Operator Level Going Out To 2010.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91487) has announced the addition of new IE Market Research report "2Q08 East Asia and Pacific Mobile Forecast, 2008 - 2010" to their offering. The East Asia and Pacific Mobile Forecast provides ...
Treatment and Management of Adult and Pediatric Patients with Intestinal Failure.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91474) has announced the addition of "Intestinal Failure" to their offering. This book considers the diagnosis, treatment (both medical and surgical) and management of adult and pediatric ...
ABX Holdings Reports First Quarter Results.
May 13, 2008 ... Revenue Growth of 33% Includes Strong CHI Contributions WILMINGTON, Ohio -- ABX Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: ABXA) today reported first-quarter net earnings of $3.8 million, or $0.06 per common share, on strong revenue growth to $382.1 million, driven both by its acquired airline ...
Western Refining Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results.
May 13, 2008 ... EL PASO, Texas -- Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) today reported a net loss of $40.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, versus net earnings of $62.6 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the same period in 2007. While throughput ...
L.A. Janitors and Maintenance Contractors Approve Historic Wage and Benefit Agreement.
May 13, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles maintenance contractors and their janitor employees represented by Service Employees International Union Local 1877, together with major building owners, tentatively agreed today to terms of a new collective bargaining agreements providing Los Angeles janitors ...
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez Tour Hitachi Automotive Products (USA), Inc. Los Angeles Manufacturing Plant.
May 13, 2008 ... - - Site Visit Marks One of Two California Companies Selected as Part of Invest in America Week Events; Hitachi Automotive Only Company Selected in the State in its Industry - - TORRANCE, Calif. -- Today, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and United States Secretary ...
Essential Source to Establish the True Status of Smart Textile Technologies.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/316386) has announced the addition of "Smart and Interactive Textiles - a market survey" to their offering. A market survey to establish the true status of smart textile technologies, describe ...
Analysis of Nerve Cell Damage and Repair using Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Glycomics and Systems Biology.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91485) has announced the addition of "Neural Degeneration and Repair: Gene Expression Profiling, Proteomics and Systems Biology" to their offering. With contributions from leading scientists ...
Vietnamese Government Has Started to Gain More Control on the Pharmaceutical Market.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?report_id=300120) has announced the addition of "Espicom Business Intelligence's new report: The Pharmaceutical Market: Vietnam" to their offering. After years of poor regulation and IP ...
With a Strong Population of over 1.1 Billion, India has Become One of the Most Dynamic and Promising Telecom Markets of the World.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91507) has announced the addition of Indian Telecom Analysis (2008-2012) to their offering. With a strong population of over 1.1 Billion, India has become one of the most dynamic and promising ...
AIG Prices Common Stock and Equity Unit Offerings for an Aggregate of $11.9 Billion.
May 13, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced today that it priced its $6.5 billion public offering of 171,052,631 shares of common stock at $38 per share and has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 25,657,894 shares of common stock to ...
National Coal Corp. CEO Daniel Roling to Present at Merrill Lynch Conference.(Conference news)
May 13, 2008 ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- National Coal Corp. (Nasdaq: NCOC), a Central and Southern Appalachian coal producer, announces its President and CEO, Daniel Roling, is scheduled to make a presentation at the Merrill Lynch Metals and Mining Conference in Miami, Fla., on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 4:30 ...
Madagascar's President Invests in U.S. University Education for 24 Students as 'Future Leaders' of His Nation.
May 13, 2008 ... All 24 Graduate May 10 from ACU, with President On Hand to Congratulate Them ABILENE, Texas -- Four years ago, the forward-thinking president of a small island nation decided to invest in what he calls "Madagascar's greatest resource - its people." That investment ...
Finmeccanica and DRS Technologies to Provide Internet Broadcast of Conference Call.
May 13, 2008 ... ROME & PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Finmeccanica SpA (Milan: FNC) and DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS) today announced that they will hold a joint conference call with analysts and the investment community on the signing of a definitive merger agreement for Finmeccanica to acquire DRS. The call ...
Medis Technologies Reports First Quarter Results.
May 13, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Medis Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDTL) reported financial results today for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $14,789,000, or $.42 per share, based on 35,556,209 weighted average ...
Remarks by the Vice President at Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Greg Davis.
May 13, 2008 ... SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- DeSoto Civic Center 5:37 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. With a welcome like that, it's almost enough to make me want to run for office again. (Applause.) Almost, almost. (Laughter.) But I appreciate your introduction, ...
Capmark Financial Group Inc. Reports 2008 First Quarter Operating Results.(Financial report)
May 13, 2008 ... SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Capmark Financial Group Inc. ("Capmark" or "we") reported a net loss of $212.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, compared to net income of $175.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The current quarter loss was attributable to pre-tax net losses ...
Latest Methods for Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control Explored.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/459133) has announced the addition of "Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control: New Methods and Applications, 3rd Edition" to their offering. In the past dozen years, the methods of ...
Invention Machine Customer Speaks on Driving Sustainable Innovation Through Biomimicry At Front End of Innovation.
May 13, 2008 ... Going Green has moved beyond buzzword status to become a business imperative that can lower costs and provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace, according to a recent Aberdeen Group report. Yet, an alarming number of companies are taking on green initiatives without a holistic ...
United Arab Emirates Commercial Banking Report Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on United Arab Emirates Commercial Banking Industry.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91477) has announced the addition of "United Arab Emirates Commercial Banking Report Q2 2008" to their offering. The Business Monitor International United Arab Emirates Commercial Banking Report ...
The LFC Group of Companies Offers Landowners an Innovative and Effective Sales Option in this Challenging Real Estate Market.
May 13, 2008 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- With many economists and market analysts predicting that the commercial real estate market is not far behind the housing market in the current downturn, there are plenty of landowners looking for a way to quickly unload "non-core" land assets. In response to the ...
Blackstone to Launch Blackstone Altius Advisors, an Asia-Focused, Event-Driven Investment Business.
May 13, 2008 ... NEW YORK & HONG KONG -- The Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX) today announced that Aaron Nieman will be launching Blackstone Altius Advisors, a new event-driven strategy focusing on opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. A global, highly experienced investment team will be headquartered in ...
Staples Increases its Offer to EUR 8.00 per Share for Corporate Express.
May 13, 2008 ... * Indicated offer price per Corporate Express ordinary share raised to EUR 8.00; a premium of approximately 90 percent to its unaffected share price of EUR 4.32; * Staples has obtained United States antitrust clearance; * Minimum acceptance condition of 75 percent of ...
Brekford International Corp. (formerly Tactical Solution Partners, Inc.) Announces Common Stock Trading Symbol Has Changed to BFDI.
May 13, 2008 ... HANOVER, Md. -- Brekford International Corp. (formerly Tactical Solution Partners, Inc.) (the "Company") (OTCBB: TTSR) (OTCBB: BFDI), an innovative homeland security technology and services firm, today announced that the Company's common stock trading symbol has changed from "TTSR" to ...
Pioneering Kona Kampachi(R) Earns Positive Rating by Seafood Watch.
May 13, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Kona Kampachi[R], a Hawaiian yellowtail grown in the open ocean off the coast of Kona, Hawaii by Kona Blue Water Farms, has become the first ocean net pen aquaculture marine fish to be rated as a "Good Alternative" by Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program. ...
Hitachi Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Fiscal 2007.(Financial report)
May 13, 2008 ... TOKYO -- Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT)(TOKYO:6501) today announced its consolidated financial results for fiscal 2007, ended March 31, 2008. <Pre> [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] </Pre> 1. Business Results and Financial Position 1-1. Summary of Fiscal 2007 ...
Technip: A Technological World First with a Riser and Lifting System Contract for a Subsea Mining Project.
May 13, 2008 ... PARIS -- Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708) has been awarded by Nautilus Minerals Singapore Pte Ltd. a services contract for a riser and lifting system for the Solwara 1 subsea mining operation. The Solwara 1 mine site, located offshore Papua New Guinea in ...
UTEK Corporation Signs Technology Licensing Alliance with SAIC.
May 13, 2008 ... TAMPA, Fla. -- UTEK Corporation (AMEX:UTK)(LSE-AIM:UTK), a leading innovation services company, today announced that it has entered into a Technology Licensing Alliance with Science Applications International Corporation [SAIC] (NYSE:SAIC) to make SAIC's proprietary technologies available ...
Thrombus Aspiration before Stenting Benefits Patients Suffering Myocardial Infarction, Study Shows.
May 13, 2008 ... Medtronic's Export([R]) Aspiration Catheter to Be Featured in Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Other Sessions at EuroPCR MINNEAPOLIS & BARCELONA, Spain -- Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced today the presentation of new results from an independent study, which show that ...
Haley Limited Named a Market Leader in Business Rules for Business Analysts by Leading Independent Research Firm.
May 13, 2008 ... Report Notes Haley's Unique, Natural-Language Rule Authoring Environment and Comprehensive Product Road Map WASHINGTON -- Haley Limited, recognized since 1989 as leading provider of solutions for consistent and transparent decisions by both public- and private-sector ...
Steel Partners Japan Calls on Ezaki Glico to Improve Performance; Explore Strategic Alternatives.
May 13, 2008 ... TOKYO -- Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund (Offshore), L.P. ("SPJSF") today sent to Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2206) ("Glico" or the "Company") a letter urging the Company to take steps to improve operating performance or explore strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of ...
Swedish Match AB appoints new CEO and CFO.
May 13, 2008 ... The Swedish Match Board of Directors has today appointed Lars Dahlgren, 37, as the new President and CEO of the Swedish Match Group effective June 1, 2008. STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Lars Dahlgren joined Swedish Match (STO:SWMA) in 1996 and has held several management positions within ...
Barwinners Releases California Bar Prep Podcast.
May 13, 2008 ... Seven Audio Podcasts Published for Free on the Seven Secrets Needed to Pass the California Bar SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Shari Karney, founder of Barwinners, is releasing free to law students and law firms with first year associates, the top seven secrets to passing the California ...
CSR's UniFi provides Wi-Fi connectivity in WhizNets' Combo Ethernet Module.
May 13, 2008 ... CAMBRIDGE, England -- CSR plc (LSE:CSR): Photo ref: PEM4821 To download: http://www.csr.com/images/hires/pem4821.jpg CSR today announced that its UniFi silicon provides Wi-Fi functionality in the new WLAN-Ethernet Combo Module from WhizNets. The module ...
Business Recycling Offers a Way for Small Businesses to Go Green.
May 13, 2008 ... Take-back programs and eco friendly solutions, highlighted by Business.gov, lead small businesses towards green efficiencies WASHINGTON -- Business.gov launched a series of eco-friendly tools to help small businesses comply with environmental regulations, and use environmental ...
Embassy Pro Books Sponsors the 2008 CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival.
May 13, 2008 ... OAKVILLE, Ontario -- Embassy Pro Books, North America's premier manufacturer of professional photo books and pro books to help professional photographers and graphic designers market their businesses and express their creativity, is very pleased to announce that they will be a sponsor of ...
You Can't Win If You Don't Enter - A Guide to Winning for the Internet Generation.
May 13, 2008 ... Imagination Edge Inc. Announces the Publication Of "You Can't Win If You Don't Enter," the American Edition, by Carolyn Wilman NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Imagination Edge Inc. announces the publication of "You Can't Win If You Don't Enter," the American Edition, by Carolyn Wilman. ...
Raj Das Joins Hitachi Global Storage Technologies to Lead Worldwide Marketing.(Company overview)
May 13, 2008 ... Seasoned Executive Strengthens Marketing Effort for Hitachi's Hard Drive Unit SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) today announced the appointment of Raj Das to senior vice president of worldwide marketing. In his new role, Das will be ...
TributeTube Unleashes Online Video, Site Encourages Both Users and Viewers to Celebrate Life!
May 13, 2008 ... Niche Web site gives users the chance to post online videos in honor of a friend, a loved one, or an admired celebrity. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- TributeTube (www.tributetube.com) has just been launched. The niche Web site is dedicated to becoming the premier Web home for ...
NXP Appoints Karl-Henrik Sundstrom as Chief Financial Officer.
May 13, 2008 ... Former Ericsson CFO Joins Leading European Semiconductor Company EINDHOVEN, Netherlands -- NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today made the following announcement. Peter van Bommel has decided to step down as CFO and to ...
Trelleborg: Trelleborg's Acquisition of NPC Inc. Finalized.
May 13, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Trelleborg's (STO:TRELB) acquisition of NPC Inc, an American specialist in pipe seals, has been finalized. NPC Inc. has approximately 100 employees and sales of SEK 110 M. This acquisition strengthens Trelleborg's leading position ...
Comprehensive Survey of the Field of Comparative Neuroanatomy.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/310576) has announced the addition of "Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy: Evolution and Adaptation, 2nd Edition" to their offering. This unique reference provides the only comprehensive survey ...
Combined Resource for Building & Residential Construction.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/357368) has announced the addition of "Fundamentals of Building Construction 4th Edition with Residential Construction 2nd Edition Set" to their offering. Fundamentals of Building Construction: ...
Antidepressants and Related Psychiatric Drugs Account for a Market Volume of US$20 Bn per year.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/452143) has announced the addition of "Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics: From Chemistry and Pharmacology to Clinical Application" to their offering. Antidepressants and related ...
Explore the Fundamentals of Financing within Healthcare Systems.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/453094) has announced the addition of "Health Economics and Financing" to their offering. A primer for the economic analysis of medical markets, this book utilizes a flow of funds approach to ...
New Textbook and Student Study Guide for Preparation for Calculus.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91450) has announced the addition of "Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, Textbook and Student Study Guide, 3rd Edition" to their offering. The third edition of this ...
New Study for the Modeling, Analysis and Design of Secure Computer and Network Systems.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91468) has announced the addition of "Secure Computer and Network Systems : Modeling, Analysis and Design" to their offering. This book presents a wide range of modelling, analysis and assurance ...
NDS Selected by Cox Communications to Implement Its Next-Generation, Set-Top Box User Interface.
May 13, 2008 ... Highlights: * Third largest cable operator in the US chooses NDS to implement its interactive, next-generation video user interface * With the new user interface, Cox's subscribers will be able to access all their digital television services through a central, ...
The New India Medical Equipment Country Report is Now Available.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91503) has announced the addition of "India Medical Equipment Country Report: Detailed Analysis of the Medical Equipment Market Covering Medical Devices, Biomedical Devices, Healthcare Appliances and ...
Interactive Data Launches Enhanced Class Actions Service in ISO 15022 Format.
May 13, 2008 ... LONDON -- Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE: IDC), a leading provider of financial market data, analytics and related services, today announced that its Pricing and Reference Data business has launched its class actions service mapped to ISO 15022 format. Interactive Data's class actions ...
Sequenom to Present at Rodman & Renshaw 5th Annual Global Healthcare Conference.(Conference news)
May 13, 2008 ... Live Webcast Scheduled May 19 at 6:10 a.m. Eastern Time SAN DIEGO -- Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQNM), a leading provider of genetic analysis solutions, today announced that Harry Stylli, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Rodman & Renshaw ...
Java Concepts for AP Computer Science Provides Thorough Grounding in Programming Concepts and Problem-Solving.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91493) has announced the addition of "Java Concepts for AP Computer Science, 5th Edition" to their offering. Gradual introduction to object-oriented programming techniques, beginning in Chapter ...
Mobile Digital Commerce Services for Premium Content Reached $1.1 Billion in 2007; the Market Set to Reach $1.9 Billion by 2012, According to MultiMedia Intelligence.
May 13, 2008 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The market for mobile digital commerce services grew to $1.1 billion in 2007, according to recent research by MultiMedia Intelligence (http://www.MultiMediaIntelligence.com). Digital commerce service providers process the financial transactions that monetize premium ...
ARYx Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results.(Financial report)
May 13, 2008 ... ARYx Enters Clinical Testing With Its Fourth Product FREMONT, Calif. -- ARYx Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARYX) today reported results of operations and provided an update on its products for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. "The first several months of 2008 have ...
New Book Provides a Survey of the Foundations of the Finance Discipline.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91518) has announced the addition of "Introduction to Finance: Markets, Investments, and Financial Management, 13th Edition" to their offering. The Thirteenth Edition of this successful book ...
2008 Private Equity Real Estate Fund of Funds Review is the Ultimate Guide to the Real Estate Fund of Funds Market.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91513) has announced the addition of "2008 Private Equity Real Estate Fund of Funds Review" to their offering. Private equity real estate fund of funds vehicles have grown substantially in ...
Manned Guarding: At the Crossroads of Transformation.
May 13, 2008 ... Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on European Manned Guarding Industry on Tuesday 20 May 2008 at 15.00 BST LONDON -- Frost & Sullivan will host a free telephone and web briefing on Tuesday 20 May 2008 at 15.00 BST to provide industry participants with an ...
The Sovereign Wealth Fund Review is the Most Comprehensive Review of Sovereign Wealth Funds Ever Produced.
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91519) has announced the addition of "Sovereign Wealth Funds Review" to their offering. Activity in Private Equity and Private Real Estate Sovereign wealth funds already have an ...
The New Global Book Publishers Industry Report Comprises Enterprises Known as Book Publishers.(Industry overview)
May 13, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91524) has announced the addition of "Global Book Publishers" to their offering. The Global Book Publishers industry report comprises enterprises known as book publishers. Enterprises in this ...
Double Hull Tankers, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2008 Earnings on May 14, 2008.(Financial report)
May 13, 2008 ... ST. HELIER, Channel Islands -- Double Hull Tankers, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2008 earnings on Wednesday May 14, 2008, prior to market open, and will host a conference call at 09:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss results for the quarter ....
Yingli Green Energy Filed Its Annual Report on Form 20-F.
May 13, 2008 ... BAODING, China -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") product manufacturers, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended ...