Business Wire back issues from Friday, February 20:
Company Profile for Bruker Corporation.(Company overview)
Feb 20, 2009 ... Bruker - the performance leader in life science and analytical systems. Right from the beginning, which is now nearly fifty years ago, Bruker has been driven by a single idea: to provide the best technological solution for each analytical task. Today, worldwide more than 4,000 ...
Company Profile for IMC Networks.(Company overview)
Feb 20, 2009 ... IMC Networks is a leading provider of fiber optic access and media conversion solutions for Enterprise, Government and Service Providers' LANs, First-Mile FTTx networks and Metropolitan Area Networks, delivering 21 years of excellence in product quality, customer satisfaction and value. ...
GroundFloor Media Launches Series of Social Media Workshops.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Half-Day Seminars Available Free of Charge to Associations, Nonprofits and Government Entities DENVER -- GroundFloor Media, Inc., a Denver-based public relations agency, today announced the new GroundFloor Social Media (GFsM) workshop series aimed at helping Colorado-based ...
SMSC Announces Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grants.
Feb 20, 2009 ... HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. -- SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC) announced that, as inducement to entering into employment with the Company, it granted on February 17, 2009 an aggregate of 47,254 stock option and restricted stock grants to 19 individuals with titles ranging from Production Planner to Manager. The ...
Samson Oil & Gas Provides Operational Advice.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DENVER -- Samson Oil & Gas Limited (NYSE Alternext US: SSN)(ASX: SSN): Leonard #1-23H (10% working interest) Samson Oil & Gas Limited (NYSE Alternext US: SSN /ASX: SSN) advises that a work over of the Leonard #1-23H has been undertaken using a coiled tubing unit and ...
Economy Causes HEI Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings to Decline, Impacting Full-Year Results.
Feb 20, 2009 ... HONOLULU -- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) today reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 of $13.9 million or 16 cents per share, compared with $40.6 million or 49 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2007, primarily reflecting the slowing economy's and ...
Research and Markets: Breaking the Model: Will Chinese Consumers Force Printer OEMs to Give up Their Razors and Blades?
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f85343/breaking_the_model) has announced the addition of the "Breaking the Model: Will Chinese Consumers Force Printer OEMs to Give Up Their Razors and Blades" report to their offering. Epson ...
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Award Media Center.
Feb 20, 2009 ... HOLLYWOOD -- On Thursday, February 19, and Friday, February 20, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will host its 6th Annual Awards Media Center for local, national and international members of the media who will be covering the Academy Awards. Special interview opportunities will be given ...
CRI Selected as Smart100 recipient.(Company overview)
Feb 20, 2009 ... CEO recognized as one of Greater Washington's thought leaders MCLEAN, Va. -- Communications Resource, Inc. (CRI) announced today that CEO, Victoria Johnson, has been named to the Washington SmartCEO magazine 2009 Smart100 program, an exclusive group of 100 CEOs assembled by an ...
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. Maintains Dividend; Sets Annual Meeting.
Feb 20, 2009 ... HONOLULU -- The board of directors of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) today maintained the regular quarterly cash dividend of 31 cents per share, payable March 10, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2009 (ex-dividend date is February 26, 2009) ....
Tesoro Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Feb 20, 2009 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Tesoro Corporation (NYSE:TSO) today reported fourth quarter 2008 net earnings of $97 million, or $0.70 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $40 million, or $(0.29) per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2007. Excluding special items, Tesoro had net income of $137 ...
EA to Present at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference on February 26.(Conference news)
Feb 20, 2009 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that John Pleasants, Chief Operating Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference on Thursday, February 26, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. During the course of this event, Electronic ...
Pacific Mercantile Bancorp Receives Preliminary Approval to Receive up to a $25.5 Million Investment under the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program.
Feb 20, 2009 ... COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ: PMBC), today announced that it has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Treasury Department to take part in the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program under TARP. As a result, Pacific Mercantile Bancorp is eligible to ...
Photographer Websites: 550+ Global Image Buyers Share Website Design, Feature Insights with PhotoShelter.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Free research report on web design for marketing photography, selling photos online NEW YORK -- PhotoShelter, the leader in portfolio display, e-commerce and archiving tools for photographers, today released Photographer Websites: What Buyers Want Now, a free research report ...
Juniper Networks, Inc. Announces the Dates and Webcast Information for Upcoming Investor Conferences and Events.(Conference news)
Feb 20, 2009 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR), the leader in high-performance networking, today announced that the company will present at the following investor conferences: * Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference 2009 - Thursday, February 26, 2009 ...
Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit Against Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Feb 20, 2009 ... SAN DIEGO -- Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Coughlin Stoia") (http://www.csgrr.com/cases/sib/) today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of purchasers of Stanford International Bank ...
Research and Markets: Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Indonesia Food and Drink Industry for Q1 2009.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/897b62/indonesia_food_and) has announced the addition of the "Indonesia Food and Drink Report Q1 2009" report to their offering. Indonesia Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and ...
NCKU Team Up with Russian Academic Institute on Submarine Groundwater Investigation.
Feb 20, 2009 ... TAINAN, Taiwan -- Tainan Hydraulics Laboratory of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has worked on collaborative research project with the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of Russian Academy of Science, which is also the oldest and the largest Russian research center in the field ...
Hear Music to Release Playing For Change - Songs Around the World on April 28th.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Remarkable Effort Ten Years in the Making Features Collaborations with Artists Around the Globe, Including Keb' Mo', U2's Bono and Bob Marley LOS ANGELES -- Giving voice to an extraordinary effort to inspire peace through music and to connect diverse musicians worldwide, ...
MPR Services and Jet Oil Solutions Form Environmentally Clean Systems[TM].
Feb 20, 2009 ... HOUSTON -- MPR Services, Dickinson, Texas and JET Oil Solutions (JET) of Salt Lake City, Utah have formed Environmentally Clean Systems (ECS), a joint venture serving the oil and gas industries, providing water treatment for produced, frac, flowback and black water. ECS will be addressing ...
Census Bureau Daily Feature for Friday, February 20: First American in Orbit.
Feb 20, 2009 ... WASHINGTON -- Profile America -- Friday, February 20th. Forty-seven years ago today, the fledgling U.S. space program took a big stride forward. As millions of Americans stayed glued to their radios and television sets to witness history, astronaut John Glenn made three orbits of the earth ...
Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for Friday, February 20.
Feb 20, 2009 ... WASHINGTON -- Profile America for the 20th day of Black History Month. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the North Pole. Most credit for the accomplishment was given to Robert Peary. His co-explorer, African-American Matthew Henson, was a key element in the ...
Research and Markets: Qtel Drives DSL Adoption with the Middle East's First Fixed-Mobile Bundles.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ebf449/qtel_drives_dsl_ad) has announced the addition of the "Qtel Drives DSL Adoption with the Middle East's First Fixed-Mobile Bundles" report to their offering. At first glance, the six ...
Research and Markets: Early-Stage Market Pay-TV in Africa and the Middle East Prepares for Expansion.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/31d811/paytv_in_africa_a) has announced the addition of the "Pay-TV in Africa and the Middle East: Early-Stage Market Prepares for Expansion" report to their offering. Due to rising incomes and ...
Research and Markets: Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Kuwait's Food and Drink Industry: With Total Sales Expected to Reach US$2.12bn by 2013.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/32483e/kuwait_food_and_dr) has announced the addition of the "Kuwait Food and Drink Report Q1 2009" report to their offering. With a small and static population, Kuwait's mass grocery retail ...
AEG Live Confirms Leonard Cohen's North American Tour - First U.S. Dates in 15 Years.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Columbia Records to Release Leonard Cohen Live in London CD/DVD March 31; Recorded at London's 02 Arena on July 17, 2008 NEW YORK -- As Leonard Cohen took to the historic Beacon Theatre stage Thursday in New York for his first stateside performance in fifteen years, AEG Live ...
KYOCERA Breaks Ground on New Solar Module Plant in China.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Increasing Production Capacity for Asian Market KYOTO, Japan -- Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced the construction of a new solar module manufacturing plant in Tianjin City, China in order to expand production capacity at KYOCERA (Tianjin) Solar Energy ...
Asia Week's Annual New York Arts of Pacific Asia Show To Take Place As Scheduled.
Feb 20, 2009 ... LOS ANGELES -- Despite rumors circulating in the Asian antiques and fine arts communities in Europe and Asia, the 15-year-old New York City fine arts fair, Arts of Pacific Asia, has not been cancelled. The Show will take place as scheduled March 14-18, in the midst of New York's Spring ...
Lafarge: Notification of Availability of the Management Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2008.
Feb 20, 2009 ... PARIS -- Regulatory News: Lafarge (Paris:LG) announces that its management report for the year ended December 31, ...
Kofax Appoints Joe Rose to Its Board of Directors.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Industry Veteran Brings More Than 20 Years of Board and Executive Management Experience in Software, BPO and Other Technology-Based Industries IRVINE, Calif. -- Kofax plc (LSE:KFX), the leading provider of Intelligent Capture & Exchange solutions, today announced the ...
New Wave Group: Management Changes.
Feb 20, 2009 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: Goran Harstedt has for family reasons decided to resign as President and CEO in connection with the Annual General Meeting, which takes place on May 19, 2009. Goran Harstedt will be proposed by New Wave Group's Nomination Committee to be ...
New Wave Group: Nomination Committee's Proposals to the Annual General Meeting 2009.
Feb 20, 2009 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Nomination Committee of New Wave Group, consisting of Arne Loow, Chairman (and representing Fjarde AP-fonden), Anders Algotsson (representing AFA Forsakringar) and Torsten Jansson (representing Torsten Jansson Forvalltning AB) has decided to submit the following ...
Lafarge: Results as of December 31, 2008.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Lafarge Achieves Record Operating Results in 2008 4(th) Quarter Impacted by Economic Slowdown Excellence 2008 Targets Exceeded Lafarge Announces a Dynamic [euro]4.5 bn Action Plan to Strengthen Financial Structure Including a [euro]1.5 bn Rights Issue ...
New Wave Group: Statement from Cision AB.
Feb 20, 2009 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: The year end results for New Wave Group was to be published at 07:00 on the 20th of February with assistance from Cision. Unfortunately the English version was sent out at 21:34 on the 19th of February. This was due to a ...
Altegris Investments Expands Dedicated Team Serving Independent Registered Investment Advisers and Multi-Family Offices.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Robert Rosenbaum Opens New East Coast Office Dedicated to the Growing Needs of Independent Investment Advisers LA JOLLA, Calif. -- Altegris Investments has announced the expansion of its Institutional Relationships team with the opening of its Greenwich, Connecticut office led ...
Artimplant Year-End Report January - December 2008.
Feb 20, 2009 ... VASTRA FROLUNDA, Sweden -- Regulatory News: * Net revenue for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 4.6 million (5.0) and for January-December to SEK 12.1 million (16.3)* * The net loss for the fourth quarter totaled SEK 6.0 million (2.1) and for January-December SEK ...
Leading Ultraviolet (UV) Photonics Scientist to Consult for Optics Technology Company.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Karl G. Linden, Ph.D., will provide expert oversight for Remote Light's custom design, validation and prototyping services for clean drinking water, safe air, and other sustainable environmental technology applications using UV optics RALEIGH, N.C. -- Remote Light, Inc., an ...
Research and Markets: In 2008, China's B2C Online Shopping Market Scale Kept Stable Growth and Reached 12.5 Billion RMB (1.78 Billion USD).
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/64f64c/the_research_repor) has announced the addition of the "The Research Report of Online Shopping Market in China, 2008" report to their offering. The report analyzes the actuality, ...
Haldex: Year-End Report 2008.
Feb 20, 2009 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Regulatory News: * Sales totaled SEK 8,403 m (7,940). Adjusted for currency exchange rates, sales rose 6%. Order intake totaled SEK 7,923 m (8,098). After adjustments for currency exchange rates, the decrease was 3%. * Earnings after tax amounted ...
High Growth Reported for the Global Energy Efficient Lighting Market.
Feb 20, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Renewable energies industry is available in its catalogue. Global Energy Efficient Lighting Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 ...
Global Refining Industry to 2013 Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Refineries.
Feb 20, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Oil industry is available in its catalogue. Global Refining Industry to 2013 Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Refineries ...
Europe Refining Industry to 2013 Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Refineries in Europe.
Feb 20, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Oil industry is available in its catalogue. Europe Refining Industry to 2013 Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Refineries in Europe ...
Identity and Access Management Market Forecast to 2012.
Feb 20, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Identity and Access Management Market Forecast to 2012 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0102176/Identity-and-Access-Management-Market-Forecast-to-2012.html ...
Global Refinery Coking Units to 2013 Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Coking Units.
Feb 20, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Oil industry is available in its catalogue. Global Refinery Coking Units to 2013 Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Coking Units ...
Research and Markets: Analysis of ACE Limited - Available Now.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e759c2/analysis_of_ace_li) has announced the addition of the "Analysis of ACE Limited" company profile to their offering. We present Analysis of ACE Limited. A complete and comprehensive analysis of ACE ...
Research and Markets: Analysis of Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Available Now.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/56eaa3/analysis_of_vertex) has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Vertex Pharmaceuticals" company profile to their offering. We present Analysis of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. A complete and ...
Research and Markets: How Are Grocers Responding To Fairtrade? 2008 - Available Now.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c47ecd/how_are_grocers_re) has announced the addition of the "How Are Grocers Responding To Fairtrade? 2008" report to their offering. After years as a niche market, Fairtrade has finally broken through ...
Research and Markets: Global Channel Strategies, 2008 - Report Available Now.
Feb 20, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ee0bc1/global_channel_str) has announced the addition of the "Global Channel Strategies, 2008" report to their offering. This report is based on the global channel strategies of the world's largest ...
Pentair Sets April 30th for Annual Shareholder Meeting.(Company overview)
Feb 20, 2009 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Pentair, Inc. (NYSE: PNR) today said it has set Thursday, April 30th as the date for its 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting, to be held at 10:00 A.M. at Thrivent Financial in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shareowners of record at the close of business on Monday, March 2, 2009, will ...
FAF Advisors, Inc., Declares March Distributions for Closed-End Funds.
Feb 20, 2009 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- FAF Advisors today declares March distributions for the following funds. The distributions will be allocated on a per-share basis on the common stock. The distributions have a March 2, 2009, ex-dividend date and will be paid on March 25, 2009, to shareholders of record on ...
Marriott UMUC Inn and Conference Center Announces Savings from Recycling and Composting Program.
Feb 20, 2009 ... Hotel Stands Alone in the DC Metro Area in Following Broad "Green Policies" ADELPHI, Md. -- The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Inn and Conference Center by Marriott announced significant savings from its recycling and composting programs implemented in ...
Strategic Re-alignment Continues - Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results Reported.(Financial report)
Feb 20, 2009 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Ore Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ORXE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Strategic Update and Quarterly Highlights During the fourth quarter of 2008, Ore Pharmaceuticals achieved the ...
CustomWeather Launches Weather Package for Renewable Energy.
Feb 20, 2009 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- CustomWeather, a leading supplier of syndicated weather data, announced today that it is now offering weather data packages targeted at those companies involved with renewable energy. "We are a one-stop data warehouse for companies involved with wind, solar, wave, and ...
Multinational Companies Strengthening Commitment to China Despite Economic Challenges, Finds New AmCham Shanghai/Booz & Company Study.
Feb 20, 2009 ... While Reporting Manufacturing Cost Increases and Declining Sales, Many Companies See Continued Opportunities in China and Plan to Expand Operations NEW YORK -- Rising costs, declining rates of domestic growth, and decreased demand for Chinese exports are pressuring multinational ...
Jaco Electronics Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Operating Results.(Financial report)
Feb 20, 2009 ... HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. -- Jaco Electronics, Inc.: <Pre> [TABLE OMITTED] </Pre> Jaco Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JACO), a global distributor and integrator of customized flat panel display solutions (LCD), today reported results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter ended December 31, ...
Acacia Subsidiary Enters into a License Agreement with LookSmart.
Feb 20, 2009 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, Performance Pricing, Inc., has entered into a license agreement with LookSmart, Ltd. covering a patent portfolio that relates to e-commerce pricing. ABOUT ACACIA RESEARCH ...
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Freeport McMoRan.(Industry overview)
Feb 20, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Industry Outlook. Today's interview is with senior analyst Mario Ricchio, who talks about the Machinery Industry, including Freeport McMoRan (NYSE: FCX). A synopsis of today's Industry Outlook is presented below. The full article can be ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Celera, Brink's Home Security Holdings, Tyco International, General Motors Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Feb 20, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Celera (NASDAQ: CRA), Brink's Home ...
Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Telemig Celular, Motorola, Ingersoll Rand, Emerson Electric and Textron.
Feb 20, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Telemig Celular Participa[?][?]es S.A. (NYSE: TMB) as the Bull of the Day and Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR) and ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: CBS Corp., Chemed Corporation, DTS, Sprint Nextel, Inc. and Procter & Gamble.
Feb 20, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: CBS Corp. (NYSE: CBS), Chemed ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: GameStop, Priceline.com, Whole Foods, Campbell Soup Company and AGCO Corporation.
Feb 20, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: GameStop (NYSE: GME), Priceline.com ...
iGo[R] Announces Reduction in Workforce and Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer.
Feb 20, 2009 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- iGo (Nasdaq: IGOI), a leading provider of innovative portable power solutions, today announced that it has reduced its total headcount by approximately 20%. As part of the workforce reduction, Joan Brubacher has departed the Company and will no longer serve as Chief ...
EPIX Pharmaceuticals to Present Preclinical Data for Two Programs at Keystone Symposia.
Feb 20, 2009 ... LEXINGTON, Mass. -- EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIX) a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel therapeutics through the use of its proprietary and highly efficient in silico drug discovery platform today announced poster presentations of preclinical ...
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Banco Santander Santiago, H.J. Heinz Company, Curtiss-Wright Corp., Boeing and Cognex Corp.
Feb 20, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Banco Santander Santiago (NYSE: SAN), ...
LifePoint Hospitals Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Feb 20, 2009 ... Company Establishes 2009 EPS Guidance of $2.25-$2.55 BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, revenues from continuing ...