Business Wire back issues from Thursday, July 24:
Alion Awarded $7M Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Engineering Services at NOAA.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Technology Solutions Company to Provide Wireless Spectrum Expertise in Support of Agency's Ground and Satellite Systems MCLEAN, Va. -- In release dated July 21, 2008, fourth graph, end of first sentence should read: Information Technology Sector (sted Integration Solutions ...
CLIF(R) BAR Encourages People to "Bike Once a Week to Fight Climate Change".
Jul 24, 2008 ... Energy Bar Born on a Bike Updates Second Annual 2 Mile Challenge[TM] With New "Bike Builder" Web Tool to Improve the Ride BERKELEY, Calif. -- CLIF[R] BAR is back on the road with its second annual 2 Mile Challenge[TM] tour urging people to leave their cars at home and use bikes ...
Ariba Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Company Posts 76% Year-over-Year Growth in Subscription Software Revenue and 81% Year-over-Year Growth in 12 Month Subscription Software Backlog SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- In the Conference Call Information section, second paragraph of release dated July 23, 2008, the conference ID ...
Examine the South Korean Economic Development and Capital Formation from 1876 to the Present Day.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3fc689/south_korea_in_the) has announced the addition of the "South Korea in the Fast Lane: Economic Development and Capital Formation" report to their offering. After having been a Japanese ...
CyraCom Announces Expansion of Translation Business.
Jul 24, 2008 ... TUCSON, Ariz. -- The leading provider of language services to healthcare has announced a dramatic expansion of its translation and localization division to better fit the needs of a burgeoning language services market that is demanding better options. "We are investing heavily ...
IIT Bombay Alumnus Pledges $5 Million for Alma Mater at Golden Jubilee Conference in New York.
Jul 24, 2008 ... CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Distinguished alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, Romesh Wadhwani, gifted his alma mater $5 million at the IIT Bombay Golden Jubilee Conference 2008, held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel Times Square in New York City from July 18- July 20. These ...
The Cheesecake Factory Announces Change to Time of Webcast of Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Conference Call on July 24, 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. -- The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today announced it will release second quarter fiscal 2008 financial results before the market open on Thursday, July 24, 2008. The Company will hold a conference call the same day, hosted by David Overton, ...
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. to File Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to Correct Cash Balance.
Jul 24, 2008 ... SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- In the Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed earlier this evening with the SEC, the cash balance included in the balance sheet as of June 28, 2008 was incorrect. The cash balance as of June 28, 2008 should have been $6,105,000, not ...
A Report on the Mobile Indian Sub Continent: Including Opportunities, Markets & Forecasts Until 2013.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/307cd4/mobile_indian_sub) has announced the addition of the "Mobile Indian Sub Continent: Opportunities, Markets & Forecasts 2008-2013" report to their offering. This regional report provides ...
Boston Private Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock.
Jul 24, 2008 ... BOSTON -- Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPFH) (Boston Private) today announced the pricing of a public offering of 16,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $6.00 per share, for net proceeds of approximately $90.2 million after underwriting discounts and ...
Spiration, Inc. Signs Agreement with Olympus Medical Systems for Development and Distribution Rights of Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Device Therapy in Japan.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Agreement with Healthcare Leader Represents First of Kind Intended to Bring Access to New Emphysema Treatment to Japan REDMOND, Wash. -- Spiration, Inc., a developer of novel medical devices designed to benefit patients with severe and chronic conditions of the lung, announced ...
The Author of The 99 Cents Only Stores(R) Cookbook, Christiane Jory, Will Be Featured on CBS' The Early Show, Thursday, July 24th.
Jul 24, 2008 ... COMMERCE, Calif. -- The author of The 99 Only Stores([R]) Cookbook, Gourmet Recipes at Discount Prices, Christiane Jory, will be featured on CBS' The Early Show, Thursday morning, July 24th. Many of Ms. Jory's delicious 99 recipes, as well as a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from 99 Only ...
Cavico Receives $187,500 as Cost Adjustment.
Jul 24, 2008 ... HANOI, Vietnam -- Cavico Corporation (OTC BB: CVIC) ("Cavico" or "the Company"), a leading infrastructure development company in Vietnam, today announced that Cavico Infrastructure Construction, Cavico's wholly owned subsidiary, has received its first round of cost adjustments from the ...
Sistema Chooses NDS Technologies to Deliver Converged IPTV and Mobile TV in Russia.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Highlights: * Sistema Mass Media (SMM) chooses a suite of NDS technologies to secure and manage both its IPTV and mobile TV platforms, delivering true convergence of its services for subscribers * Unified Headend[TM] to manage and secure delivery to set-top boxes, ...
INFICON Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Jul 24, 2008 ... Record Results with USD 71.0 Million in Sales and USD 10.4 Million Operating Income ZURICH, Switzerland & SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- INFICON (SWX Swiss Exchange: IFCN), a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and process control software for the semiconductor and vacuum-coating ...
Insyde Software Releases UEFI Firmware for New Intel(R) System-On-A-Chip.
Jul 24, 2008 ... InsydeH2O for the Intel[R] EP80579 Integrated Processor Product Line Provides State-of-the-Art BIOS Technology for Embedded Systems Makers WESTBOROUGH, Mass. & TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Insyde Software, a leading provider of Universal Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) based ...
Emergent BioSolutions Awarded Two Grants from NIAID to Support Development of the Company's Recombinant Botulinum Vaccine (rBOT) and Next Generation Anthrax Vaccine (NGAV) Candidates.
Jul 24, 2008 ... The rBOT Grant is the First Government Award in Support of the Company's Botulinum Vaccine Program ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) announced today that it has secured two grants totaling over $4.5 million from The National Institute of Allergy and ...
OKI Offers Polluxstar(R), a Text-to-Speech Software That Reproduces One's Real Voice.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Ideal for Applications Where One's Real Voice Should Be Used TOKYO -- Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6703) today announced it has launched "Polluxstar[R](1)" a text-to-speech (TTS) software that enables reproduction of a user's real voice complete with that individual's ...
Utarget.Fox to Take blinkx Worldwide for Advertising Sales.
Jul 24, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- .FOX Networks, the leading international ad network operated by Fox International Channels (FIC), announced today that its video advertising division, Utarget.Fox, has signed a significant global sales agreement with blinkx, the world's largest video search engine. As part ...
Gramercy Capital Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.
Jul 24, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Second Quarter Highlights * For the quarter, generated funds from operations ("FFO") of $32.9 million, an increase of $10.4 million, or 46.2%, from the $22.5 million generated in the same quarter of the previous year. On a fully diluted per share basis, FFO was $0.64 ...
GT Solar International, Inc. Prices Initial Public Offering.
Jul 24, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR) today announced that the initial public offering of 30.3 million shares of its common stock has been priced at $16.50 per share. All of the shares are being sold by one selling stockholder, GT Solar Holdings, LLC. The selling ...
Range Announces Second Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Jul 24, 2008 ... FORT WORTH, Texas -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced second quarter results. Range reported its 22nd consecutive quarter of sequential production growth with 381 Mmcfe per day reported for the second quarter. Production increased 22% versus the prior year and 3% ...
Community Bancorp Announces 2nd Quarter 2008 Results.
Jul 24, 2008 ... LAS VEGAS -- Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBON), the Las Vegas-based community bank holding company with $1.75 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2008, operating through Community Bank of Nevada and Community Bank of Arizona, today announced financial results for the three and six months ...
Video interview : Publicis Groupe CEO Maurice Levy Comments on H1 '08 Earnings.
Jul 24, 2008 ... PARIS -- Publicis Groupe (Paris:PUB), the world's fourth largest advertising company, reports 2008 first-half earnings. Publicis Groupe CEO Maurice Levy comments on H1 performance and outlook for the rest of the year. Use these links to watch the video interview in the format of ...
Elan Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Elan Corporation, plc today announced its second quarter 2008 financial results and provided a business update. Commenting on Elan's business, Kelly Martin, Elan's president and chief executive officer, said, "Disciplined execution and tangible results for the benefit of ...
TeliaSonera January-June 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Continued good growth with improved margins STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: First half * Net sales rose 6.5 percent to SEK 49,672 million (46,625). In local currencies net sales rose 6.2 percent. * Net income attributable to shareholders ...
TeliaSonera: Sverker Hannervall Appointed Head of Business Services.
Jul 24, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Sverker Hannervall was recently recruited from Cisco to head up TeliaSonera's business to business sales organisation in Sweden from August 1, 2008. In addition to those responsibilities, he has now been appointed Senior Vice President and ...
Publish Spanish Language Articles Through ArticulosYA.com.
Jul 24, 2008 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- Finally there is a Spanish language article site to help web developers and marketers promote their websites. The website www.ArticulosYA.com has launched with the capability to do just that. Each article is allowed a biography which can contain up to two links back to ...
OMRON Announces Dissolution of Subsidiary (Revision).
Jul 24, 2008 ... KYOTO, Japan -- OMRON Corporation (TOKYO:6645)(ADR:OMRNY) today announced a revision to the announcement on June 18, ...
Skanska: Six Month Report, January-June 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... JanuaryJune 2008 compared to JanuaryJune 2007 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Skanska AB (STO:SKAB): - Revenue amounted to SEK 68.6 billion (64.0). In Construction, revenue rose by 15 percent adjusted for currency rate effects. - Operating ...
Mats Williamson New President of Skanska UK.
Jul 24, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Mats Williamson has been appointed new President of Skanska UK (STO:SKAB). He assumes his position immediately and succeeds David Fison, who has decided to leave Skanska after ten years. Mats Williamson joined Skanska in 1981. He ...
Cision AB (publ) Interim report January-June 2008, July 24, 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Weak Development in the UK. Continued Good Growth in North America. STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Cision (STO:CSN): * The Group's operating revenue amounted to SEK 878 million (957). Organic growth in local currency was -2 percent (1). Exchange ...
Enhanced Efficiency Motivates the Growth of Automation and Control Solutions in the South African Pulp and Paper Industry.
Jul 24, 2008 ... CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The upgrading of mills from semi to full automation, and the continued capacity upgrades of existing mills, is increasing the uptake of automation and control solutions (ACS) in South Africa's pulp and paper industry. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan ...
Esterel Technologies Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification for Design and Sale of Mission and Safety-Critical Software Tools and Services.(Company overview)
Jul 24, 2008 ... Unique Certification Extends Esterel Technologies' Leadership Position in Providing Solutions for Critical Embedded Systems and Software Development ELANCOURT, France & BOSTON -- Esterel Technologies is the first and only provider of model-based development solutions to achieve ...
ESI Group Announces PAM-ASSEMBLY 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... New Release Features Major Enhancements in Efficiency and User Interface 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 PAM-ASSEMBLY 2008, ...
Kennet Targets High-Growth Technology Firms with Third Fund.
Jul 24, 2008 ... LONDON & SILICON VALLEY, Calif. -- Kennet Partners, the technology growth equity investor, today announced the closing of its third fund, Kennet III, at over [euro]200 million ($315 million). Kennet, with offices in London and Silicon Valley, invests in technology segments ...
China's Development of Own Brands to Create Enough Political and Economic Pressure on Counterfeiters Forcing Them out Of Business.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/538600/apparel_counterfei) has announced the addition of the "Apparel Counterfeiting in China - Management Briefing" report to their offering. As China readies itself for the 2008 Summer Olympic ...
BMI Is Forecasting Food Consumption Growth in Per Capita Terms Of 16.4% to 2012 in Taiwan.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2871c4/taiwan_food_and_dr) has announced the addition of the "Taiwan Food and Drink Report 2008" report to their offering. This Taiwan Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and ...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Reports Record 2008 Second Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Jul 24, 2008 ... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, reported that revenues increased 14% to a record $2.71 billion in the second quarter of 2008, over $2.39 billion in the 2007 quarter. Currency translation increased revenues by 4%, and ...
New Report Presents Long-Term Forecasts Through To 2012 and 2017 for Chinese Markets for Drying Agents.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/96c25d/chinese_markets_fo) has announced the addition of the "Chinese Markets for Drying Agents" report to their offering. China's demand for Drying Agents has grown at a fast pace in the past ...
Attitudes on Economy Remain Bleak, According to the Latest Harris Poll.
Jul 24, 2008 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- As the drumbeat of bad economic news continues, Americans' feelings on the economy remain pessimistic. Specific results from a new Harris Poll of 1,329 U.S. adults surveyed online between July 3 and 11, 2008 by Harris Interactive([R]) show: * Seven in ten ...
New England School of Communications Uses NVISION Routers for Television Production Truck.
Jul 24, 2008 ... NESCom Curriculum Includes Mobile Television Production Facility GRASS VALLEY, Calif. -- The New England School of Communications (NESCom) an affiliate of Husson University in Bangor, Maine is giving its students a comprehensive education in the broad spectrum of communications' ...
Infosys Technologies Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Company Recognizes Top Suppliers as "Partners in Progress" BANGALORE, India -- Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ:INFY) has been named a 2007 Partner in Progress for Sears Holdings Corporation. Infosys received the award for information technology (IT) services. ...
Blueslice Networks Expands Its Growing Market Share into India.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Leading edge ngHLR 3000[TM] reaches the "next billion" mobile subscribers in the explosive rural Indian market- helping them make their first phone call MONTREAL & HARYANA, India -- Blueslice has announced that VNL has selected the Blueslice ngHLR 3000[TM] for its GSM solution. ...
United PanAm Financial Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Jul 24, 2008 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- United PanAm Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: UPFC) today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008. For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, UPFC reported net income of $4.1 million, compared to net income of $4.6 million for the same period a year ago ....
HelioVolt, NREL Win R&D 100 Award for Thin Film Solar Printing Process.
Jul 24, 2008 ... HelioVolt's FASST([R]) Manufactures High Quality CIGS Using Both Vacuum and Non-Vacuum Deposition Techniques AUSTIN, Texas -- HelioVolt Corporation, a producer of highly-efficient thin film solar energy products, today announced that it has garnered an R&D 100 Award from ...
Innovative Tattoo Design Contest at Tattoolizator.com Invites Entrants to Make Their Mark on a Millionaire.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Noted Russian Entrepreneur Hosts Online Contest Where the Prize is Deciding Which Tattoo He Should Receive on His Arm DORAL, Fla. -- Tattoolizator.com (www.tattoolizator.com) offers a novel new tattoo design contest in which the top prize is space on the right arm of a Russian ...
Smith International, Inc. Reports Quarterly Earnings of 91 Cents Per Share.(Financial report)
Jul 24, 2008 ... HOUSTON -- Smith International, Inc. (NYSE:SII) today announced record earnings of $183.3 million, or 91 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2008. Profitability levels increased 20 percent when compared to the year-earlier period and were five percent higher on a sequential ...
Novel Drug Delivery Mechanisms Offer Significant Potential for the European Pharmaceutical Industry.(Industry overview)
Jul 24, 2008 ... LONDON -- The demand for novel drug delivery systems is rising and pharmaceutical companies have been involved in developing innovative new methods. Impending patent expirations will stimulate a surge in novel drug delivery methods for existing products, while sophisticated reformulation ...
South African Contact Centre Industry: Will Growth Match Goals?
Jul 24, 2008 ... CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- While South Africa's outsourced contact centre industry is set for growth, this may not reach the government's targets. In the next five to seven years Frost & Sullivan (http://www.ict.frost.com) anticipates that the total number of outsourced seats will reach ...
SES ASTRA TechCom to Deliver Vietnamese Satellite Network Operations Centre.
Jul 24, 2008 ... BETZDORF, Luxembourg -- SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), announced today that its subsidiary SES ASTRA TechCom has been selected to deliver the Network Operations Centre for the new Vietnamese satellite system VINASAT. SES ASTRA TechCom shall deliver the Network ...
Promising Opportunities for Cardiovascular Monitoring Equipment in Europe.
Jul 24, 2008 ... LONDON -- Technologically advanced, cost-effective cardiovascular monitoring systems are increasingly in demand in Europe. The need for sophisticated, yet user-friendly equipment at affordable rates will offer market participants considerable growth opportunities in this sector. ...
Caribbean Contact Center & BPO Report 2008-2010 Published by Zagada Institute Projects Caribbean Outsourcing Talent Base Surpassing 100,000 by 2010.(Report)
Jul 24, 2008 ... Updated Research from Zagada Institute Reveals Caribbean Fast Become a Dominant Nearshore Niche Player to American Firms MIAMI & CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Zagada Institute announces the publication of its Caribbean Contact Center & BPO Report 2008-2010: "A Care Process Analysis." ...
OMRON Enhances Functionality of Industrial Automation Global Website.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Product Search Feature with Suggest Function Sets New Industry Standard KYOTO, Japan -- OMRON Corporation (TOKYO:6645)(ADR:OMRNY) today announced a new product search feature with a suggest function on its industrial automation (IA) global website. The new feature, which brings ...
Jennic Sees Record Uptake of Intellectual Property for Use in Next Generation Cellular Base-Stations.
Jul 24, 2008 ... * Strong growth in high-bandwidth cellular base-station and mobile data communications markets * IP licenses of RapidIO, FEC and ATM-SAR * IP customers include ASIC and FPGA partners, semiconductor companies and system OEMs SHEFFIELD, England -- Jennic has ...
Extremely Useful Guide to the Theory and Applications of Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8e400/materials_characte) has announced the addition of the "Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods" report to their offering. This book defines the ...
Q-Med: Interim Report January - June 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Q-Med (STO:QMED): * Group revenues from sales of goods and royalties amounted to 630 (665) MSEK. * Operating income amounted to 39 (318*) MSEK. * Revenues within the Esthetics product area amounted to 516 ...
Accessible and Self-Contained Introduction to Statistical Generalized, Linear, and Mixed Models.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/83c95f/generalized_linea) has announced the addition of the "Generalized, Linear, and Mixed Models, 2nd Edition" report to their offering. Generalized, Linear, and Mixed Models, Second Edition ...
The UK Market for Milk and Dairy Products Grew by 13.8% between 2003 and 2007, from GBP 6.56bn to an Estimated GBP 7.46bn.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/47b98d/milk_dairy_produ) has announced the addition of the "Milk & Dairy Products Market Report 2008" report to their offering. The UK market for milk and dairy products grew by 13.8% between ...
New Report Examines Current Use and Future Impact on Global Clinical and Reimbursement Practices.
Jul 24, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/efd972/evidencebased_med) has announced the addition of the "Evidence-Based Medicine - Current Use and Future Impact on Global Clinical and Reimbursement Practices" report to their offering. ...
New Web 2.0 Enhancements to http://www.SC.gov Makes South Carolina Web Site Easier to Use for More People.
Jul 24, 2008 ... The Addition of Video, Audio, Google maps, MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter Increases Ease of Use and Introduces Site to New Audiences COLUMBIA, S.C. -- http://www.SC.gov, the official state Web site for South Carolina, now offers enhancements for new and current users. SC.gov is ...
Antigenics to Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 31, 2008; Conference Call to Follow.
Jul 24, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Antigenics Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN) will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on July 31, 2008. Antigenics executives will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET that same day. To access the live call, dial 877.762.5772 (domestic) or ...
Four-in-ten CEOs say weak dollar has had a negative impact on their business; believe dollar weakness will last up to 2 years.
Jul 24, 2008 ... Reducing federal budget deficits and lowering energy prices key in strengthening dollar CHICAGO -- In a Grant Thornton LLP national survey of 250 U.S. chief executive officers, 42 percent of respondents say the weak dollar has had a negative impact on their business; and 44 ...
Producers Moritz Borman and Peter Graves Partner with Fabrizio Boccardi and King Midas World Entertainment on the Film Rights for "The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending" by Jon Land.
Jul 24, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- Moritz Borman, Peter Graves and Fabrizio Boccardi announced that they have licensed the film rights for "The Seven Sins[TM]: The Tyrant Ascending[TM]" by bestselling author Jon Land ("Blood Diamonds") from rights holder King Midas World Entertainment. The deal ...
Singapore SMBs to Invest US$1.5B on Internet Access and Telecom Services in 2008.
Jul 24, 2008 ... -- Spending on cell phones and long distance will make up 50% of the above total, says AMI study -- SINGAPORE -- Small and medium businesses (SMBs, or companies with up to 999 employees) in Singapore are on track to invest up to US$1.5 billion on Internet access and telecom ...