Business Wire back issues from Tuesday, July 22:
Gerard & Associates Files Class Action Suit Against Turnberry/MGM Grand Towers, LLC; First Command Planning Is Not Being Sued in This Lawsuit.
Jul 22, 2008 ... SAN DIEGO -- Headline of release dated July 21, 2008 should read: Gerard & Associates Files Class Action Suit Against Turnberry/MGM Grand Towers, LLC; First Command Planning Is Not Being Sued in This Lawsuit (sted Gerard & Associates Files Class Action Suit Against First Command Financial ...
Reinsurance Group of America Reports Second-Quarter Results; Operating Earnings Per Share up 31 Percent.
Jul 22, 2008 ... ST. LOUIS -- In the release dated dated July 21, 2008, the table labeled "Reconciliation of Pre-tax Net Income From Continuing Operations to Pre-tax Operating Income" for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008, the Change in value of embedded operating derivatives, net should be 2,621 (sted ...
Research and Markets: New Business Directory of Hong Kong Offers 68,000 Companies in 4,200 Classifications.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/72cf70/hong_kong_2008_b) has announced the addition of the "Hong Kong 2008 - Business Directory of Hong Kong" directory to their offering. Selected Hong Kong importers, exporters and suppliers ...
Essential 2008 Malaysia Contact Centre Industry Benchmarking Report.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/221309/2008_malaysia_cont) has announced the addition of the "2008 Malaysia Contact Centre Industry Benchmarking Report" report to their offering. Why this is essential reading: - The report ...
Discretix to Demo CPRM Content Protection At Wireless Japan 2008 On TI OMAP(TM)3 Platform And M-Shield(TM) Security.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Integrated Digital Rights Management Solution for Mobile Devices Eliminates Need For Dedicated CPRM Chip TOKYO -- (INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER) Discretix, the leading provider of embedded security and DRM (Digital Rights Management) solutions for mobile devices and flash ...
Australia - Radio - Overview and Statistics Report Now Available.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/65fdb5/australia_radio) has announced the addition of the "Australia - Radio - Overview and Statistics" report to their offering. Radio is available over AM and FM frequencies, and almost ...
RSC Holdings Inc. to Host 2Q08 Earnings Call.
Jul 22, 2008 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- RSC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RRR), one of the largest equipment rental providers in North America, will release second quarter 2008 earnings results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, July 31, 2008. The Company's management will host a ...
SANDY KASTEL: It's No Joke: Las Vegas Based Recording Artist's Live Performance Video "Slow Burn" (From the Upcoming Indie Film 'Dirty Jokes,' Featuring "The Unknown Comic" Murray Langston) is the Latest MySpace Sensation.
Jul 22, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- Over the past few months, thousands of people have been surfing over to Sandy Kastel's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/sandykastel) not only to check out a couple of sizzling tracks from her critically acclaimed 2007 indie debut This Time Around, but also to see the former ...
FSA Comments on Moody's Decision to Place FSA's Ratings on Review for Possible Downgrade.
Jul 22, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Financial Security Assurance Inc. (FSA), the monoline bond insurer, issued the following statement in response to the decision by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's) to place FSA's Aaa claims-paying ratings on review for possible downgrade. Robert P. Cochran, ...
Puget Sound Energy and Puget Holdings Reach Multi-Party Settlement with Parties in Merger Case Being Reviewed by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Jul 22, 2008 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Puget Sound Energy (PSE), utility subsidiary of Puget Energy (NYSE:PSD), and Puget Holdings LLC (Puget Holdings), a consortium of long-term infrastructure investors, today announced that they have reached a settlement to resolve all issues with several of the parties ...
SWING VOTE World Premiere Thursday, July 24, at the El Capitan Theatre.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Touchstone Pictures: ...
Remarks by the President at Social Dinner in Honor of United States Past and Present Olympians.
Jul 22, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- East Room 7:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Ladies and gentlemen, Laura and I are thrilled to have you here. Welcome to the East Room of the White House. Chairman Ueberroth; Mr. Secretary -- the Veterans Affairs Secretary Peake; member of the Congress; ...
Praxair China Announces Price Increase.
Jul 22, 2008 ... SHANGHAI, China -- Praxair (China) Investment Co., Ltd. is notifying industrial gas customers in China of a 10% percent price increase, effective July 1, 2008, or as contracts permit. In some circumstances, the adjustment might be higher or lower, determined by the terms and ...
Logitech Announces Record Q1 Financial Results.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Q1 Revenue Up 18%, Operating Income Up 24% FREMONT, Calif. & ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland -- Logitech International (SWX:LOGN) (Nasdaq:LOGI) today announced financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2009. Sales for Q1 were $509 million, up 18 percent from $430 ...
Lam Research Announces June Quarter Conference Call.
Jul 22, 2008 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced its June 2008 quarter call will be held on Tuesday, July 29, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. <Pre> [TABLE OMITTED] </Pre> The date and time are subject to change. Please visit the Investors ...
SemGroup Energy Partners Provides Details of Conference Call.
Jul 22, 2008 ... TULSA, Okla. -- SemGroup Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: SGLP) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss recent events. SemGroup Energy Partners' senior management team and new board members will ...
Tahoe Forest Health System Chooses MetaPass As Universal Single Sign-On Solution.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Leading Heath Care Provider Increases Security and Productivity with MetaPass Technology SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- MetaPass, Inc. today announced the deployment of its universal single sign-on (SSO) solution at Tahoe Forest Health System located in Truckee, California. The access to ...
Pacific Brands Selects Dassault Systemes' PLM Solution to Drive Apparel Development from Concept to Customer.(Company overview)
Jul 22, 2008 ... Leading Multi-brand Apparel Company Leverages ENOVIA Apparel Accelerator[TM] to Support Multiple Product Lines, Speed Time to Market LOWELL, Mass. -- Dassault Systemes (DS) (Paris:DSY) (NASDAQ:DASTY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today ...
Day Software Names Richard Francis as Chief Financial Officer.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Seasoned financial executive appointed to continue the company's aggressive, profitable growth BASEL, Switzerland and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Day Software (SWX:DAYN) (OTCQX:DYIHY), a leading provider of global content management software and content infrastructure software, ...
ReverseEngineering.com Announces OEM Partnership with SolidWorks Corporation.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Company Expands CAD-Integrated Reverse Engineering, Measurement and Inspection Marketplace LA JOLLA, Calif. -- ReverseEngineering.com, providers of CAD integrated reverse engineering software for measurement, inspection, 3D digitizing, and scanning physical objects, today ...
HMN Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Second Quarter Highlights * Net loss of $2.0 million compared to net income of $2.4 million in second quarter 2007 * Diluted loss per share of ($0.56) compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.62 in second quarter of 2007 * Goodwill impairment charge of ...
Yardi Systems Earns Digie Award at Realcomm 2008.(Company overview)
Jul 22, 2008 ... Yardi Chosen as an Innovative Technology Leader in the Real Estate Industry by Realcomm SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Yardi Systems, the global leader in asset and property management software, announced today that it received Realcomm's prestigious "Digie" (Digital Innovation) ...
rCash Wins Digie Award at Realcomm 2008.
Jul 22, 2008 ... rCash Chosen as an Innovative Technology Solution Provider by Realcomm DALLAS -- rCash, the real estate industry's leading provider of automated business process solutions, announced today that it received Realcomm's prestigious "Digie" (Digital Innovation) Award, presented ...
The New York Times and LinkedIn Form Strategic Relationship.
Jul 22, 2008 ... NEW YORK & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- NYTimes.com and LinkedIn announced today a strategic relationship that will give LinkedIn members a more focused and personalized experience on the Business and Technology pages of NYTimes.com. This relationship pairs two strong online brands that share ...
Recommind Achieves Top Ranking in 2008 Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Flagship Axcelerate[TM] eDiscovery Application Listed Among Industry Leaders in Customer Satisfaction, Frequency of Use SAN FRANCISCO -- Recommind, a leading provider of enterprise search, email management and eDiscovery systems for enterprises and law firms, announced today ...
Assured Guaranty Ltd. Issues Statement In Response to Announcement of Ratings Review for Possible Downgrade by Moody's Investors Service.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Announces Second Quarter 2008 Net Income Estimate of $5.63 to $6.18 per Diluted Share; Operating Income Estimated at $0.42 per Diluted Share HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) ("Assured" or "the Company") today issued a statement in response to the ...
Intertek Acquires Additional Food Analytical Expertise with Applica.
Jul 22, 2008 ... CHICAGO -- Food, like all other traded goods today, passes through a multitude of channels before it ends up on the very tables of the consumers who enjoy it. As a direct result, the very acknowledgement and essential understanding of all procedures, best practices, policies, and standards ...
Elan and Wyeth Announce Webcast To Discuss Bapineuzumab Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland & MADISON, N.J. -- Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) today announced that the companies will hold a webcast at 6:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 with the investment community to discuss the ...
Biogen Idec and Elan Celebrate Second Anniversary of TYSABRI(R) for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
Jul 22, 2008 ... TYSABRI's Benefits Continue to Drive Product's Growth with More Than 31,800 Patients Receiving Treatment CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & DUBLIN, Ireland -- Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) today announced the two-year anniversary of TYSABRI([R]) (natalizumab) ...
Ficosa and OMRON to Form Joint Venture to Develop and Supply ADAS Technology for Vehicles.
Jul 22, 2008 ... BARCELONA, Spain & KYOTO, Japan -- Ficosa International, a Spanish automotive systems and components maker, and OMRON Corporation (TOKYO:6645)(ADR:OMRNY), a Japanese automotive electronics maker, have agreed to form a joint venture dedicated to the development, production and ...
ArcelorMittal Announces Electrical Steel Investment in Southern France.
Jul 22, 2008 ... LUXEMBOURG & SAINT CHELY D'APCHER, France -- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal has announced a 76 million euros investment to expand electrical steel production capacity at its Saint Chely d'Apcher plant in Southern France, a move in line with the Group's strategy to strengthen ...
NXP Semiconductors Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Jul 22, 2008 ... Gross Margin Improved from 34.7% to 36.5% Year-over-Year Q2 Highlights * Q2 sales USD 1,524M compared to USD 1,538M in Q2 2007 and USD 1,519M in Q1 2008 * Comparable YoY decrease of 1.9% and comparable QoQ sales decrease of 0.6% * Book to bill ...
Just in Time for the Olympic Games.
Jul 22, 2008 ... eFans.com Launches Version 2.0 Global Social Networking for All Sports LOS ANGELES -- eFans announced the launch of its re-designed and unique approach to satisfying the diverse interests of sports enthusiasts around the world. The new eFans, a revolutionary social network for ...
Dialog Semiconductor Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2008.(Financial report)
Jul 22, 2008 ... KIRCHHEIM/TECK, Germany -- Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a leading provider of power management semiconductor solutions announces its results for the second quarter of 2008. OVERVIEW Growing revenues and profitability * Q2 2008 revenue stands at ...
Pearson Goes Live on Schedule in Korea and Taiwan with IBS Bookmaster Software.
Jul 22, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Pearson Education, the world's largest publisher, has gone live on schedule in Korea and Taiwan with its implementation of the IBS Bookmaster publishing ERP system. Pearson's single installation of IBS Bookmaster software on a Hong Kong-based server enables ...
Frost & Sullivan Award Recognises SPEECH DESIGN Technology Innovation in Fixed Mobile Convergence Arena.(Company overview)
Jul 22, 2008 ... LONDON -- The 2008 Frost & Sullivan European Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) Technology Innovation of the Year Award is presented to SPEECH DESIGN GmbH for its innovative business FMC platform. The company's efforts in designing an innovative business FMC approach that caters to small and ...
The Phone House Migrates Enterprise Data Warehouse to Netezza.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Speed and performance of Netezza Performance Server[R] (NPS[R]) system to allow more detailed Business Intelligence (BI) analysis for German subsidiary of The Carphone Warehouse BRACKNELL, England -- Netezza, the global data warehouse appliance market leader, today announced ...
Kofax(R) Announces New Release and Rebranding of Its Leading Automated Document Transformation Technology.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Kofax Transformation Modules 3.5 Offers Industry's Most Complete Solution for Automated Document Classification and Data Extraction BASINGSTOKE, England -- Kofax plc (LSE: KFX), the leading provider of Intelligent Capture & Exchange solutions, today announced the launch of ...
NDS Opens Office in Munich to Support Pay TV Customers in Germany.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Highlights: * NDS opens office in Munich to support growing German digital Pay TV customer base * Establishment of NDS GmbH to support clients including Premiere, Kabel BW, Arcor and Tele Columbus MUNICH, Germany -- NDS (NASDAQ:NNDS), the leading provider ...
ESI Group Releases Virtual Performance Solution 2008.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Scalable Simulation Solution Spans Multiple Applications and Domains Using One Simulation Model PARIS -- ESI Group (ESIN FR0004110310), a pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today the release of ...
Elika - Manhattan's First Residential Real Estate Buyers Brokerage Opens its Doors.
Jul 22, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Elika Associates Real Estate - the first exclusive residential real estate buyers brokerage and leading authority on purchasing New York City condos and co-ops - has announced the opening of a new office at 26 Broadway, Suite 1608, New York, NY. Founded by a ...
Merrill Lynch Smart Order Router Executes More than One Hundred Million Shares on Chi-X Europe on a Single Day.
Jul 22, 2008 ... LONDON -- Chi-X([R]) Europe Limited, operator of the first live, pan-European, equity multilateral trading facility (MTF), today announced that on Thursday 17 July 2008, Merrill Lynch's smart order router executed in excess of one hundred million shares on Chi-X Europe. "Since ...
Arluck Promotions: Ford Racing Partners with Barbasol Shaving Cream in Unique Marketing Campaign.
Jul 22, 2008 ... MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Miami-based Arluck Promotions manages a unique marketing opportunity through the promotion of products, events and people on cans of Barbasol shaving cream. Ford Racing is the first company to utilize this creative method of building awareness for its inaugural season ...
Spoiler Alert: How Customization Could Salvage The Auto Industry.
Jul 22, 2008 ... In June, General Motors tumbled to its lowest stock price in more than thirty years, and the Associated Press reported that an estimated ten million fewer cars will be on the roads in America by 2012. While these figures do not bode well for the automotive industry, one area of ...
New Report Provides Insight into Modular & Portable Buildings in the UK.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/117a1d/modular_portable) has announced the addition of the "Modular & Portable Buildings UK" report to their offering. This market research report analyses the UK market for modular and portable ...
Overview of the UK Casinos Industry for 2008.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0fccb6/snapshots_uk_casin) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Casinos 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas "Snapshots UK Casinos 2008" provides 2007 year-end market size data, ...
NDS Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call.
Jul 22, 2008 ... LONDON -- NDS (Nasdaq:NNDS), the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday August 5. Please refer to call details below: NDS will conduct a conference call to discuss the ...
It Is Expected That China's Lithium Carbonate Output Will Amount to 45,000 Tons and Its Designed Production Capacity Will Surpass 60,000 Tons By 2010.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e89a13/global_china_lit) has announced the addition of the "Global & China Lithium Carbonate Industry Report, 2008-2010 (Updated Version)" report to their offering. Lithium is the lightest metal ...
Bango First to Offer Both Site and Campaign Mobile Analytics.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Bango pushes mobile analytics to a new level providing a real picture of the value of mobile sites NEW YORK -- Bango today unveiled new technology designed to help website owners measure the value of mobile sites by accurately counting unique visitors browsing their site. This ...
Luxoft Acquires Romania's ITC Networks.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Acquisition of leading Romanian IT player increases Luxoft's global delivery capability and telecom expertise NEW YORK -- Luxoft, a global provider of high-end application and product development services, today announced it has acquired Bucharest-headquartered ITC Networks ...
Services: The Most Lucrative Segment in the European UPS Market.(Industry overview)
Jul 22, 2008 ... LONDON -- Services have been identified as the most lucrative segment in the European uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) market. The major share of revenues is expected to come from preventative maintenance of three-phase systems in Western Europe. However, the extent to which ...
Lightening the Load of the Friendly Skies.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Heavy thoughts are weighing down the aviation industry. In the first half of last year, jet fuel averaged approximately $80 per forty-two-gallon barrel; for the same period in 2008, that barrel averaged over $132. If these trends continue, the nation's airlines will collectively spend over ...
La Dolce Vita! Italy Most Popular Vacation Destination.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Australia Drops to Second Place for First Time in 11 years ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the first time since 1997, there is a new number one vacation destination outside the United States, according to the latest Harris Poll of 2,454 U.S. adults conducted online between June 9 and 16, ...
First Security Group Announces Earnings.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Solid Loan Growth Produced in Second Quarter 2008 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- First Security Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSGI), today announced second quarter 2008 net income of $1.6 million, compared to $2.9 million reported for the second quarter of 2007. Earnings per diluted share was ...
Search Engine Strategies (SES) San Jose Celebrates One Decade with All-Star Orion Lineup.(Conference notes)
Jul 22, 2008 ... Media, marketing, internet, agency, search marketing, and advertiser visionaries weigh in SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Search engine marketers, advertisers, webmasters, executive decision makers, and e-commerce professionals are lining up for this year's Search Engine Strategies (SES) ...
RealSeekr.com Climbs To Over 2.5 Million Searchable Property Listings and Partners with RealEstateShows.com and MLBroadcast.com.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Site Socializes Real Estate by Marrying Online Property Search with Social Media and Real-Time Interaction BOCA RATON, Fla. -- RealSeekr.com revs up its searchable property listings to over 2.5 million, as it continues on a path of becoming the largest online real estate search ...
Capstone Announces Order for Approximately $4.7 Million for Coal Seam Gas Project in Australia.
Jul 22, 2008 ... CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) (NASDAQ:CPST), the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, today announced that it received an order for approximately $4.7 million from Aquatec-Maxcon Pty Ltd, its distributor ...
H&R Block Appoints Russ Smyth Chief Executive Officer.
Jul 22, 2008 ... Former Interim CEO Alan M. Bennett Nominated for Election to the Board of Directors KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) announced today the appointment of Russ Smyth as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1. Smyth replaces Alan M. Bennett, who has ...
PhiloGene, Inc. Announces that VEGFb(TM) has been Granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for the Treatment of Advanced Melanoma.
Jul 22, 2008 ... SUMMIT, N.J. -- PhiloGene, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to VEGFb for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma. This approval is for a larger subset of melanoma patients than was requested, and includes melanoma ...
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy in Power Systems.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b01c1d/renewable_energy_i) has announced the addition of the "Renewable Energy in Power Systems" report to their offering. Renewable Energy (RE) sources differ from conventional sources in that, ...
Spot New Key Trends and Challenges in the Global Wind Energy Markets.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d51954/global_wind_energy) has announced the addition of the "Global Wind Energy Markets - Key Trends and Challenges" report to their offering. Summary Global Wind Energy Markets - ...
Access Latest Performance Review of the European Mobile Markets.
Jul 22, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e7c9bd/performance_review) has announced the addition of the "Performance Review of European Mobile Markets" report to their offering. The 5th edition of the Performance Review of Europe's Mobile ...
Loewe Selects NXP to Power Full-HD LCD TVs.
Jul 22, 2008 ... NXP's Motion Accurate Picture Processing Technology Delivers Sharper, True Color Viewing Experience on Fast Moving Images EINDHOVEN, Netherlands -- Loewe, a leading European TV manufacturer, has chosen the flagship video postprocessor from NXP Semiconductors, PNX5100 to deliver ...
Harvard Professor Tarun Khanna to Join GVK BIO Board.
Jul 22, 2008 ... HYDERABAD, India -- GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO), Asia's leading Contract Research Organization, today announced the appointment of Prof. Tarun Khanna to its Board of Directors. Dr. Tarun Khanna is the Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at the Harvard Business School, where he has been a ...
Content to Rejuvenate Revenue Growth in the European Mobile Market.(Industry overview)
Jul 22, 2008 ... LONDON -- The mobile communication market in Europe has reached a saturated and mature phase. Mobile penetration is more than 100 percent in many western and eastern countries, even as many other countries are rapidly reaching full penetration. It is clear that the mobile industry in ...