Business Wire back issues from Thursday, August 7:
Company Profile for Impulse Monitoring, Inc.(Company overview)
Aug 07, 2008 ... Impulse Monitoring, Inc. (IMI) provides intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) services to hospitals and other facilities for spinal, nerve and brain-related surgeries. IONM allows early detection of neurological compromise and identification of functional neural structures ...
Veveo and Verizon Extend Search Technology Arrangement.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Veveo technology has powered video search for Verizon FiOS TV subscribers for the past year ANDOVER, Mass. -- Please replace the release dated Aug. 6, 2008 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: VEVEO ...
Hampshire Announces Results for 2nd Quarter 2008 and the Filing of Its 10-Q.
Aug 07, 2008 ... ANDERSON, S.C. -- In the Selected Financial Data table, an extraneous line entitled Loss from continuing operations before income taxes has been removed. The corrected release reads: HAMPSHIRE ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR 2(ND) QUARTER 2008 AND THE FILING OF ITS 10-Q ...
InterDigital Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... Net Income Totals $5.8 Million, or $0.13 per Share KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Please replace the release dated Aug. 6, 2008 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions in the 2007 pro forma summary statement. The corrected release reads: ...
Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Analysis of Meridian Energy Limited: Focusing on Alternative Energy, a Company SWOT Report & Key Competitors.(Report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b4e70d/meridian_energy_li) has announced the addition of the "Meridian Energy Limited - Energy - Alternative Energy - SWOT Report" report to their offering. Meridian Energy Limited SWOT Report is ...
Apollo Gold Announces 2nd Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results Release Date and Conference Call.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DENVER -- Apollo Gold Corporation (the "Company") (TSX:APG) (AMEX:AGT) will be announcing the second quarter 2008 financial and operating results on Thursday, August 14, 2008. The Company's management will host the quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 9:00 AM ...
David Jones to Serve as Non-Executive Chairman of Arysta LifeScience.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Agrochemical Industry Veteran Will Lead Company's Strategy Development TOKYO -- Dr. David Jones, former head of business development for Syngenta, has agreed to serve as non-executive chairman of Arysta LifeScience Corporation, the world's largest privately held crop protection ...
CEMEX Explores Sale of Its Australian Concrete Pipes and Products Assets.
Aug 07, 2008 ... MONTERREY, Mexico -- CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) announced today that it is exploring the sale of certain assets in Australia. The proceeds from the potential asset sale will be used for debt reduction. The assets being considered for sale operate under the Humes brand name ...
Lenox Group Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.
Aug 07, 2008 ... EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Lenox Group Inc. (OTCBB:LENX), a leading tabletop, giftware and collectibles company, today reported financial results for its second quarter ending June 28, 2008. Net sales for the second quarter 2008 totaled $76.2 million as compared to $93.0 million for ...
Tri-Valley Bank Announces a New Performance Milestone.
Aug 07, 2008 ... SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Tri-Valley Bank (OTCBB:TRVB) today issued the following news: Tri-Valley Bank is pleased to announce that following the release of its second quarter earnings for 2008, it attained a new performance milestone. The Bank passed $100 million in total assets in ...
Glass Lewis and ISS Recommend That Cash Systems, Inc. Shareholders Vote "For" Merger.
Aug 07, 2008 ... LAS VEGAS -- Cash Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKNN) (the "Company") today announced that Glass Lewis and ISS Governance Services, the two leading independent proxy advisors firms, have recommended that Cash Systems stockholders vote "FOR" the Company's proposed merger agreement with Global Cash ...
The California State Fair is Going Hollywood!
Aug 07, 2008 ... 2008 Exhibits Will Help Bring "Big Fun Studios" to Life with Lights, Cameras and Action! SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California State Fair is planning to bring the excitement of Hollywood to Cal Expo this summer. This year, Fair organizers have settled on a number of featured ...
Biovail Waives Proxy Voting Cut-Off.
Aug 07, 2008 ... TORONTO -- Biovail Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BVF) announced today that its Board of Directors has extended the proxy deposit deadline for the Corporation's Reconvened Annual Meeting to be held on Friday, August 8, 2008. Proxies may now be deposited with CIBC Mellon Trust Company up to 10:00 ...
Neways Products Help Strengthen Israel's Paralympic Team.
Aug 07, 2008 ... SPRINGVILLE, Utah -- Neways International's Israel division is the major nutritional sponsor of Israel's Paralympic team, which will leave for Beijing at the end of August. Israel's delegation includes 44 athletes and 15 coaches in the sports of swimming, shooting, table tennis, rowing, ...
East West Bancorp Reports Completion of Goodwill Analysis.
Aug 07, 2008 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, reported today that is has completed the analysis of its goodwill as of June 30, 2008. No adjustments are required. Accordingly, the preliminary financial results for the second quarter 2008 ...
Wall Street Media Presents Exclusive Highlight Videos.
Aug 07, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Wall Street Media is presenting an exclusive video of Rich Gordon, the Fixed Income Market Strategist for Wachovia Securities, (NYSE: WB), announcing Merrill Lynch's plans for a multibillion dollar write down on the CDO portfolio, as well data center business updates. ...
HealthTronics Proposes Acquisition of Endocare for $2.28 Per Share in Cash.
Aug 07, 2008 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- HealthTronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTRN), announced today that it has made a proposal to the Endocare, Inc. Board of Directors to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Endocare (NASDAQ: ENDO) for $2.28 for each outstanding common share of Endocare, payable in cash. ...
Chiyoda Announces the Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2009.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Chiyoda Corporation (TOKYO:6366)(ISIN:JP3528600004), Japan's leading engineering and construction firm, today reported consolidated financial results for the first three months of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. New contracts on a consolidated ...
La Paz, Ariz., Population Is Nation's Oldest County.
Aug 07, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- La Paz County, Ariz. -- located on the California border and home to the Colorado River Indian Reservation -- has the country's oldest population, according to U.S. Census Bureau county population estimates by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin released today. Webb County ...
Tax Foundation Study: New Jersey Edges New York for Nation's Highest State-Local Tax Burden.(Report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... Burden Lowest in Alaska, Nevada, Wyoming and Florida WASHINGTON -- New Jersey taxpayers bear the heaviest state-local tax burden in 2008, and Alaskans have the lightest tax burden, according to a new report from the Tax Foundation. In Tax Foundation Special Report, ...
U.S. and U.K. Backup Care Providers Form Strategic Alliance.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Partnership Between Work Options Group and My Family Care Allows Client Companies to Offer Consistent Childcare and Eldercare Benefits to Employees on Both Sides of the Atlantic SUPERIOR, Colo. -- A new relationship announced today between Colorado-based Work Options Group and ...
ATP Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... HOUSTON -- ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ:ATPG) today announced second quarter 2008 results and hedging update. Highlights include: * A production increase of 26% over second quarter 2007; * An increase in oil and gas revenues of 45% over second quarter ...
T-Mobile USA Continues to Invest in Network Quality and Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... * $1.58 billion Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization ("OIBDA") in the second quarter of 2008, up 14% from the second quarter of 2007 * 668,000 net new customers added in the second quarter of 2008, of which almost 80% were contract customers * ...
Delek US Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.
Aug 07, 2008 ... BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK), a diversified energy company with assets in the petroleum refining, marketing, supply and retail industries, today announced financial results for the second quarter 2008. Delek US reported total revenue of $1.45 billion ...
Statement by Elon Musk, CEO and CTO, SpaceX.
Aug 07, 2008 ... HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- The following is a statement by Elon Musk, CEO and CTO, SpaceX: Timing is Everything On August 2nd, Falcon 1 executed a picture perfect first stage flight, ultimately reaching an altitude of 217 km, but encountered a problem just after stage ...
Results of Comstar Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.
Aug 07, 2008 ... MOSCOW -- "COMSTAR - United TeleSystems" JSC ("Comstar" or "the Group") (LSE:CMST), the leading integrated telecommunications operator in Russia and the CIS, today announced the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders ("EGM") held on August 6, 2008. Due to ...
Valeant Announces Agreement to Enter into Joint Venture with Meda.
Aug 07, 2008 ... * Valeant and Meda intend to collaborate, market and commercialize certain current and future Meda products in Australia, Canada and Mexico ALISO VIEJO, Calif. & STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE:VRX) and Meda AB announced today that the companies ...
ArcelorMittal to Increase Its Long Carbon Steel Production Capacity in Brazil.
Aug 07, 2008 ... LUXEMBOURG -- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal, the world's leading steel company, today announces new investments of US$1.6 billion in its long carbon steel operations in Brazil. The investments are in addition to the US$1.2 billion of investments previously announced in respect ...
Beijing Olympics Benefits from Enfora's Mobile Tracking Technology.
Aug 07, 2008 ... RICHARDSON, Texas -- Enfora, a leading global supplier of intelligent wireless networking solutions, today announced that its mobile tracking platform will be used to increase the transportation efficiency, safety and manageability for visiting dignitaries, volunteers and spectators during ...
Thomas Properties Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES -- Thomas Properties Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:TPGI) reported today the results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The results of operations presented in this release include TPGI's results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and ...
New ATI FirePro(TM) Graphics Accelerator Boosts Application Performance up to 200 Percent over Previous Generation.
Aug 07, 2008 ... AMD Provides Low Entry Price for Professional 3D Graphics, Breaks Down Barrier for CAD Users Moving to 3D SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today raised the bar for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Digital Content Creation (DCC) application performance with the announcement of ...
Meda Enters into Joint Venture with Valeant.
Aug 07, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Meda (STO:MEDAA) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International have agreed to form joint ventures in Australia, Canada and Mexico to develop, market and commercialize certain current and future products. The joint ventures will be majority owned ...
Delta Electronics, Inc. Wins "2008 Outstanding Performance Award" from Nokia Siemens Networks.
Aug 07, 2008 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Delta Electronics, Inc., has just won the "2008 Outstanding Performance Award" from Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), a leading global enabler of communication services, for the quick response, quality support and innovation delivered by its telecom power system team. Delta ...
ALTANA Reports Sales and Earnings Growth in the First Half of 2008.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... * Sales: up 2 percent (4 percent operating growth) * EBITDA: up 13 percent; EBITDA margin at high level * Burdens due to exchange rate effects WESEL, Germany -- The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA AG (Pink Sheets:AAAGY)(FWB:ALT)(GER:ALT) increased sales ...
Give Your Student a High-Tech Boost This School Year.
Aug 07, 2008 ... zPersonal and zPocket improve cell-phone signals in dorms and apartments ATLANTA -- Sending your kids away to college does not mean you have to say good-bye to staying connected. Keeping in touch with your college student just got little easier thanks to the Wi-Ex line of cell ...
Skoobit Launches Online College Textbook Rental Service.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Less Spending on Books, More Money for Partying WESTON, Fla. -- Skoobit has developed a textbook rental system that will enable college students to rent text books for the months, semesters, or for the year. Skoobit decided to establish this new way to help college students -- ...
Teachers Love This Video Game - Parents Will, Too!
Aug 07, 2008 ... Tabula Digita releases new consumer version of educational video game: Math Evolver: Virus Origin teaches pre-algebra skills using video game format NEW YORK -- A young boy peers intently at a laptop screen as he uses the keyboard and mouse to navigate through a 3-D landscape ...
Back To School: More Stressful Than Parents Think.
Aug 07, 2008 ... August can be a stressful time for teens and tweens, as they prepare to face another school year - and with it, new social and academic pressures. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America recently released a survey showing that the number one reason for teenage drug and alcohol ...
NEW Lessons in Saving on Back-to-School Electronics.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Repairs on Student Laptops, MP3 Players Can Cost as Much as Purchase Price STERLING, Va. -- The back-to-school buying frenzy that typically begins in August is welcomed with enthusiasm by students who are eager to obtain the newest and trendiest items, but can be dreaded by ...
Back-To-School Advertisers Cast Online Net.
Aug 07, 2008 ... For kids and teens, back-to-school season every fall means the chance to reinvent themselves with a fresh new wardrobe, the hottest backpack, and colorful school supplies. For marketers, this crucial retail season means the launch of new advertising campaigns. Given the ...
GeoNova Publishing, Inc.: Map Your Way to School Success.(Website overview)
Aug 07, 2008 ... New Web Site Offers An Array of Award-Winning Geographic Resources LANCASTER, Pa. -- Children need good map skills to succeed in class, but surveys have shown a shocking lack of geographic knowledge among many American students. Now parents and teachers can find valuable help ...
Families Scramble to Fill the 'Gap' to Cover Fall College Costs.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Good Credit Matters Now More than Ever NEWTON, Mass. -- The first tuition bill is due any day now at most colleges and universities. As the market crunch continues to impact the student loan financing market, families are scrambling now more than ever to find the funds to cover ...
Coldwell Banker "Housetrology" Quiz Uncovers Intangible Home Buying Influences.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Company Asks Consumers, "What's Your House Sign?" and Delves Deeper Into Emotional Instincts Affecting Home Buying Decisions New Coldwell Banker Survey Data Reveals More than 3 of Every 4 People Feel Quality of Home is More Important Than Square Footage; 60 Percent Say "Feel" ...
An Analysis of the Alcoholic Drinks Industry in Azerbaijan, Including Market Trends, Product Segmentation & Leading Companies.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/902084/alcoholic_drinks_i) has announced the addition of the "Alcoholic Drinks in Azerbaijan" report to their offering. This market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ...
Close the Educational Opportunity Gap for College-Bound Foster Youth.
Aug 07, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- It is back-to-school time and many young people are saying goodbye to their families and heading off to college. Others, however, are making the journey alone: thousands of foster care teens who have "aged out" of the system. For many of these youth, education has been the ...
China's Total Vaccine Import and Export Value in the First Five Months of 2008 Same Period Was US$217.52 Million.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b6b783/china_vaccine_mark) has announced the addition of the "China Vaccine Market Report, 2007-2009" report to their offering. China is the largest vaccine producer and consumer in the world. ...
Big Changes in Public Attitudes Toward Different Industries Since Last Year.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Supermarkets Score Best; Tobacco and Oil at the Bottom ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Every year at this time, The Harris Poll([R]) measures public attitudes about 20 different industries. Specifically, we ask whether each industry is generally doing a good or a bad job of serving ...
Students Save 25% at MoGo Back-To-School Sale.
Aug 07, 2008 ... MoGo Mouse Stores And Charges Inside Laptop NATICK, Mass. -- Newton Peripherals, the developer of the revolutionary MoGo[TM] family of Bluetooth-enabled products, today announced its 2008 back-to-school special: 25% off all purchases of MoGo Mouse products, the fully functioning ...
Signature Bank's Melville, Long Island, N.Y. Office Relocates.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Recent Private Client Banking Team Appointment Prompted Need for Additional Office Space NEW YORK -- Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today its Melville, Long Island, N.Y. office has relocated from 58 South Service Road to ...
Portland General Electric Reports Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results; Increases Earnings Guidance.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... Second Quarter Financial and Operating Highlights * PGE is increasing its full-year 2008 earnings guidance to $1.85 - $1.95 from $1.75 - $1.85 per diluted share. * Achieved net income of $39 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2008 compared ...
New Report Makes an In-Depth Analysis on All Investment Projects Financed by 45 Listed Companies in China's Retail Industry.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5056e5/investment_report) has announced the addition of the "Investment Report of China Retail Industry, 2000-2008" report to their offering. China's total retail sales of consumer goods in May ...
Biodiesel Magazine Features OriginOil in August Issue.
Aug 07, 2008 ... CEO Riggs Eckelberry Interviewed After Speaking at Algae Association Forum LOS ANGELES -- OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB:OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, reported today ...
Micrus Endovascular Reports First Quarter Financial Results.(Financial report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... Affirms Fiscal 2009 Revenue Guidance Conference Call Begins at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time Today SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Micrus Endovascular Corporation (Nasdaq:MEND) today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Revenues for the first ...
Hexagon Strengthens Its Presence in India.(Company overview)
Aug 07, 2008 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Hexagon (STO:HEXAB) announces the inauguration of a new assembly and manufacturing facility in Noida, India. In the following weeks Hexagon will start the delivery of locally assembled coordinate measuring machines to Indian customers. The ...
Remarks by the President in Bangkok, Thailand.
Aug 07, 2008 ... BANGKOK, Thailand -- Queen Sirikit National Convention Center 9:30 A.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Sawatdee khrab. (Laughter and applause.) Thank you for the warm welcome. Laura and I are delighted to be back in Bangkok. Such a beautiful city, full ...
Remarks by the President in Lunch with Burma Activists.
Aug 07, 2008 ... BANGKOK, Thailand -- Ambassador's Residence 12:06 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for joining me. I'm looking forward to my lunch with men and women who care deeply about the human condition in Burma. Unfortunately, my wife is not here. She's on ...
The Environmental Finance Handbook 2008/09: An Incisive Analysis on a Broad Range of Environmental Issues.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c81ee6/the_environmental) has announced the addition of the "The Environmental Finance Handbook 2008/09" report to their offering. In current times, issues in the environment are having a rising ...
Fragrances in North America to 2011: A Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points on Fragrances.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9e7fd2/fragrances_in_nort) has announced the addition of the "Fragrances in North America to 2011" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key ...
Second Generation Biofuels Will Attract Significant Investment in Europe says Report Buyer.(Report)
Aug 07, 2008 ... Sustainability Criteria is the Key Factor LONDON -- Quality not quantity will be the most considered factor when biofuels are being considered for production and use, says a new report. There will be a high premium placed on carbon savings and sustainability credentials for ...
Asia-Pacific Regional Overview: Fixed and Mobile Markets.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2a9cfa/asiapacific_regio) has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Regional Overview: Fixed and Mobile Markets" report to their offering. Markets in Asia-Pacific vary widely in size, ...
Satfinder - Satellite Database & Calculation Software.
Aug 07, 2008 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c05bc8/satfinder_satell) has announced the addition of the "Satfinder - Satellite Database & Calculation Software" directory to their offering. THE DATABASE SECTION Has information on ...
Enterprise Storage Systems Offer a $1.3 Billion Market Opportunity to Semiconductor Companies and OEMs That Move Quickly, According to IDC.
Aug 07, 2008 ... FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- The worldwide enterprise storage system semiconductor market will grow to $1.3 billion by 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%, according to new research from IDC. The semiconductor demands of the storage system market are compelling original ...
Adam Burke, Senior Vice President of Customer Loyalty for Hilton Hotels Corporation Joins Business for Diplomatic Action Board.
Aug 07, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Business for Diplomatic Action (BDA) has unanimously elected to its board, Adam Burke, senior vice president of customer loyalty for Hilton Hotels Corporation. In his capacity as senior vice president, customer loyalty, Burke is responsible for the strategic development and ...
Cache Reports 2% Comparable Store Sales Increase in July 2008.
Aug 07, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Cache Inc. (NASDAQ: CACH), a specialty chain of women's apparel stores with 296 stores currently open, reported July 2008 sales figures. For the four-week period ended July 26, 2008, comparable store sales (sales for stores open at least one year or more) increased ...
Sabre Cruise(R) Welcomes MSC Cruises to Line of Offerings.
Aug 07, 2008 ... Fastest Growing Cruise Line Signs with Sabre to Enhance North American Expansion SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- In its commitment to enhancing cruise shopping and booking with the world's leading cruise lines, Sabre Travel Network is bringing MSC Cruises into Sabre Cruises([R]) Aug. 7. To ...