PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, May 22:
Home Secretary Welcomes Mobile Phone Industry's Ongoing Commitment to Handset Security.
May 22, 2008 ... New Security Recommendations From OMTP Raise the Bar For Mobile Phone Security LONDON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today welcomed the release of the Advanced Trusted Environment recommendations document from the mobile industry's device requirements body, ...
Rick Dees Launched Into Outer Space.
May 22, 2008 ... Three Decades Of The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 To Be Heard On XM Satellite Radio BURBANK, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Rick Dees and XM Satellite Radio have reached an agreement that will make every show from The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40, the longest running countdown show in ...
BBE Sound Opens Office in Korea.
May 22, 2008 ... HD Audio Provider Expands Korean Regional Team HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- BBE Sound, Inc., a leading developer of advanced sound technologies for the professional audio and consumer electronic markets, today announced it has opened a regional office in ...
Vista Provides Report on Status of Change of Land Use Permit for Paredones Amarillos Project.
May 22, 2008 ... DENVER, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vista Gold Corp. ("Vista") (TSX: VGZ; Amex: VGZ) is pleased to report on the status of the Change of Land Use Permit for the Paredones Amarillos Project in Baja California Sur ("BCS"), Mexico (as described in Vista's press releases dated April 30 ...
PEMCO Insurance Receives Accolades for Creative Radio Ads.
May 22, 2008 ... SEATTLE, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- PEMCO Insurance is proud to announce the company's "We're a lot Like You" ad campaign earned awards for "Best Announcer", "Best Client Campaign" and "Best of Show" at this year's Soundies, the region's 23rd annual radio advertisement award show sponsored ...
Magierski Joins ADRevolution Board.
May 22, 2008 ... High Tech Entrepreneur to Help Drive Rapid Growth AUSTIN, Texas, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Magierski, a seasoned and highly successful technology entrepreneur, has joined the Board of ADRevolution, the Austin-based company that is transforming the advertising and publishing ...
Grupo Televisa Statement Regarding Univision Video-On-Demand Offering.
May 22, 2008 ... MEXICO CITY, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to inquiries regarding Univision's video-on-demand programming offering announced on May 19, Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. ("Televisa"; NYSE: TV; BMV: TLEVISA CPO) today stated that Televisa's program license agreement with Univision does ...
Capital Gold Group, Inc. Sponsors Presidential 'Air Force One' Pavilion Dinner at Reagan Presidential Library.
May 22, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Gold Group, Inc., a precious metals and gold firm based in Los Angeles, is sponsoring kids in need through the My Stuff Bags Foundation, a nonprofit organization helping abused and neglected children. The national spokesperson for the foundation ...
Diageo Applauds Maryland Governor O'Malley for Strong Leadership on Alcohol Policy Issues.
May 22, 2008 ... Legislation Will Increase Penalties for Adults Who Enable Kids to Drink and Maintain Flavored Beer's Rightful Status as Beer BALTIMORE, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diageo applauds Governor O'Malley for signing Senate Bill 166/House Bill 76, meaningful underage drinking ...
FRM Opening Hong Kong and Seoul Offices in Significant Expansion of Its Asian Fund of Hedge Funds Business.
May 22, 2008 ... HONG KONG and LONDON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Risk Management ('FRM'), a global fund of hedge funds group with offices in Europe, Asia and North America, today announced plans to significantly expand its Asian operations through new offices in Hong Kong and Seoul, South Korea ....
Hughes Communications Prices Public Offering.
May 22, 2008 ... GERMANTOWN, Md., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hughes Communications, Inc. ("Hughes"), the global leader in broadband satellite network solutions and services, announced today that the public offering of 2,239,600 shares of its common stock has priced at $50.00 per share. In the ...
ResCap Announces Interim Results of Private Exchange Offers and Cash Tender Offers.
May 22, 2008 ... MINNEAPOLIS, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Residential Capital, LLC ("ResCap") today announced the interim results of its pending private exchange offers and cash tender offers for U.S. dollar equivalent $14.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding debt. As of 5:00 ...
America's Service Station Introduces Overnight Car Service.
May 22, 2008 ... ATLANTA, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to assist customers with managing their time, America's Service Station in Atlanta, Georgia has added to their extensive list of customer-friendly benefits. Overnight Car Service is the newest advantage offered by all 10 area locations. This ...
Global Sources Reports First Quarter Results.
May 22, 2008 ... <Pre> Revenue of $40.6 Million, Up 16% Compared to First Quarter 2007 Driven by Online Revenue Growth of 27% First Quarter GAAP EPS of $0.17 and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.14Increases Guidance for Second Quarter 2008 and ...
AMT Accesses Technology for Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
May 22, 2008 ... AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, today announced that it obtained a license from La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, to their advanced small nuclear RNA ...
American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook's First Single 'The Time Of My Life' (19 Recordings) Is Available at iTunes Now.
May 22, 2008 ... "The Time of My Life" Was Written by Regie Hamm, Winner of the American Idol Songwriting Competition LOS ANGELES, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- American Idol season 7 winner David Cook's first single "The Time Of My Life" (19 Recordings) is available at iTunes now. "The Time Of My ...
Brightcove Announces Formation of Japanese Subsidiary.
May 22, 2008 ... With $4.9 million in new investment from market-leading partners in Japan, the new venture further cements Brightcove's global position as the leading Internet TV platform CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightcove Inc., the leading global Internet TV platform, today ...
Richemont - Results and Restructuring Proposals - Interview With Executive Chairman.
May 22, 2008 ... LONDON, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a video interview Johann Rupert, Executive Chairman, Richemont, the luxury goods company, discusses the group's annual results performance and its intention to restructure the group into a pure play luxury goods entity and separate the BAT stake ...
MedQuist to Get New Majority Stakeholder.
May 22, 2008 ... Private equity backed holding company enters into agreement to acquire Philips' share in MedQuist MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MedQuist Inc. (Pink Sheets: MEDQ) today announced that earlier today Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Philips), MedQuist's ...
SinoHub Completes RTO to List on OTCBB.
May 22, 2008 ... <Pre> Company Buys Public Shell on NASD OTCBB in USA in Preparationto Raise Private Investment in Public Equity </Pre> SHENZHEN, China, May 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SinoHub, Inc., owner of the leading electronic component supply chain management platform in ...
UPDATE: MathStar, Inc. to Engage Investment Banker.
May 22, 2008 ... HILLSBORO, Ore., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MathStar, Inc. announced today it has decided to engage an investment banker to explore strategic alternatives. No decision has been made as to whether MathStar will engage in a transaction resulting from its Board of Director's ...
Orange and Nokia to Form Strategic International Partnership on Mobile Services.
May 22, 2008 ... Co-operation in the Areas of Music, Mobile Gaming, Maps, Advertising and Location Based Services PARIS and ESPOO, Finland, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orange and Nokia today announced a strategic international partnership, extending the first agreement signed by the two ...
Elbit Vision Systems Announces Record Revenue for the First Quarter of 2008.
May 22, 2008 ... First Quarter Revenues Reach $6.1 Million, up 20% Compared to Q1 2007 QADIMA, Israel, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- <Pre> First Quarter 2008 Highlights (compared to first quarter 2007)- Revenues reach $6.1 million, up 20%- Non-GAAP operating income ...
Publicis Groupe Acquires EmporioAsia, Leading Digital Agency in China.
May 22, 2008 ... This Acquisition Strengthens Publicis Groupe Digital Activities With the Rapidly Increasing Number of Chinese Internet Users PARIS, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Publicis Groupe today announced that it has acquired the Shanghai-based full-service digital marketing agency, ...
Cellcom Israel Ltd. Announces Sale of 1.95% of its Issued Share Capital by Controlling Shareholder.
May 22, 2008 ... NETANYA, Israel, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cellcom Israel Ltd. ("Company") announced today that Discount Investment Corporation Ltd. ("DIC"), its controlling shareholder, has announced that it has entered today into an agreement to sell 1,900,000 shares of the Company, ...
CNinsure Announces Appointment of New Independent Director.
May 22, 2008 ... GUANGZHOU, China, May 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CNinsure Inc. , a leading independent insurance agency and brokerage company operating in China, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Yongwei Ma, the former chairman of China Insurance Regulatory Commission, ...
Bezeq Group Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results.
May 22, 2008 ... NIS 398 Million in net Profit Attributable to Shareholders as Revenue Increases Year-Over-Year to NIS 3.10 Billion TEL AVIV, Israel, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bezeq The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited , Israel's leading telecommunications provider, announced ...
'David Cook, you've just been named the new American Idol, what are you going to do next?'.
May 22, 2008 ... 'I'm going to Disney World!' From the Football Field to the Performance Stage! David Cook First Singer Ever to Star in Famous Disney Ad LOS ANGELES, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate "The American Idol Experience" attraction coming to Walt Disney World Resort in ...
Barclays Bank PLC Partners With PGP Corporation to Safeguard Sensitive Customer and Corporate Information.
May 22, 2008 ... Enterprise-Wide Key Management Proves Critical to Delivering Next-Generation Enterprise Data Protection LONDON and MENLO PARK, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- PGP Corporation, a global leader in enterprise data protection, has today announced a strategic technology partnership ...
Father's Day Feature Package.
May 22, 2008 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Father's Day and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Father." This is ...
Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. Networks Selects Finjan's Secure Web Gateway to Prevent Crimeware and Web-Borne Threats From Entering Their Networks.
May 22, 2008 ... Finjan's Vital Security(TM) Product Suite, Using Active Real-Time Content Inspection Technology, Prevents Malicious Content From Entering Lotto's Corporate Networks to Steal Valuable Data TREVIGNANO, Italy, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotto Sport Italia, a leading Italian sportswear ...
HiWired Offers the Ultimate Father's Day Gift - TIME.
May 22, 2008 ... Team of Tech Experts Standing by to Offer Remote Technical Support to Help Dads Troubleshoot and Set up PCs and Tech Gadgets NEEDHAM, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- HiWired, Inc., a leader in remote technical support and computer repair, is helping families nationwide give dads ...
Give Dad the Gift of Discovery Adventures.
May 22, 2008 ... This Father's Day make a memory with your Dad that he'll never forget. SILVER SPRING, Md., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Instead of the predictable tie or coffee cup, give your Dad the gift of being on an adventure -- with you. Unforgettable Discovery Channel Experiences gift ...
Father's Day Toolbox Gifts Will Make Dad Glad.
May 22, 2008 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, toolboxes and tool bags come in all shapes, sizes and materials. But, no matter how you slice it, a tool box, chest or bag always make a great gift for the men in your life ... particularly those who never seem to have enough storage to ...
With Father's Day Fast Approaching, TV Dad Bill Engvall Offers Advice to Fathers and Families.
May 22, 2008 ... ATLANTA, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Engvall is not a family counselor, but he plays one on TV. Plus, he's a father himself. That's reason enough for Engvall, star of TBS's popular original sitcom The Bill Engvall Show, to deliver some advice to dads and their families just in ...
Flowers Foods Reports First Quarter Results; Updates 2008 Guidance.
May 22, 2008 ... THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flowers Foods today reported results for its 16-week first quarter ended April 19, 2008. The company also updated its earnings guidance for the year. <Pre> -- Sales increased 10.9% to $676.7 million in the first quarter of 2008 ...
MyFunCards(TM) Customizable eCards Add an Upbeat, Animated and Audible Flair to This Year's Father's Day Wishes.
May 22, 2008 ... Free Online Service Lets Senders Create More Memorable Missives and Express Their Father's Day Feelings More Personally Than Ever by Including Precious Pictures, Real Remembrances and Special Sentiments WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to MyFunCards(TM) ...
Emerson's(R) RIDGID(R) SeeSnake(R) micro(TM) Inspection Camera Solves Your Father's Day Gift Search for Any Do-It-Yourself Dad.
May 22, 2008 ... ELYRIA, Ohio, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget about getting dad another bottle of aftershave or another striped tie that he won't wear. This Father's Day make dad feel like a pro with the SeeSnake(R) micro(TM) Inspection Camera from RIDGID(R). This adjustable mini-camera allows users to see ...
Has Your Church Been Hijacked?
May 22, 2008 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the years, the atmosphere of the church has migrated from a quiet place of worship to that of music and praise. However, millions of people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies feel their churches have been hijacked by these ...
DigitalBridge Communications Expands WiMAX Network to Twin Falls, ID.
May 22, 2008 ... First phase of next generation high speed wireless network complete in Southwestern Idaho ASHBURN, Va. and TWIN FALLS, Idaho, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashburn-based DigitalBridge Communications (DBC) announced today that it has launched high speed wireless Internet service in ...
Denali Software Announces Availability of MMAV 2008 Verification IP.
May 22, 2008 ... New Models for Latest Memory Technologies Plus Advanced Features and Support for Standard Protocols Increases Productivity and Minimizes Design Risks SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Denali Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) ...
Suntech Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results.
May 22, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO and WUXI, China, May 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. , one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, today announced first quarter 2008 financial results. <Pre> First Quarter 2008 Highlights(1)-- ...
Xyratex Executive Management to Present at the 2008 FBR Capital Markets 12th Annual Spring Investor Conference.
May 22, 2008 ... HAVANT, England, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xyratex Ltd. , a leading provider of modular enterprise class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, announced today that Steve Barber, Xyratex CEO, will present at the 2008 FBR Capital Markets Investor Conference: ...
Flowers Foods Announces Key Executive Promotions; Aligns Management Structure for Future Growth.
May 22, 2008 ... THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flowers Foods , one of America's leading bakery foods companies, today announced several key management appointments as well as a realignment of its operating structure for future growth. The following promotions, which are effective ...
SectorWatch.biz Issues MarketStats on ACBV, SBUX, JSDA, PPBV, and KFT.
May 22, 2008 ... IRVINE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SectorWatch.biz announces the availability of MarketStats on beverage-related equities in the news and driving markets today. MarketStats offers a perspective on the aforementioned equities and the opportunity for investors to respond with articles ...
ThinkCP(TM) Technologies Releases Dartware InterMapper Based IPv6 ORTEN-MP.
May 22, 2008 ... (Optimized Real Time Enterprise Network Monitoring Platform) IRVINE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ThinkCP(TM) announced the rollout of the ThinkTankQ(TM) ORTEN-MP (Optimized Real Time Enterprise Network Monitoring Platform) featuring integrated InterMapper(R) 5.0 ...
Jim Agnello to Resign as Clarient Chief Financial Officer.
May 22, 2008 ... ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clarient, Inc. , a premier anatomic pathology and molecular testing services resource for pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutical industry, today announced that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jim ...
VentiRx Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Elliott Grossbard to Board of Directors.
May 22, 2008 ... Rigel Pharmaceuticals CMO to Add Valuable Clinical Development Expertise SAN DIEGO, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- VentiRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel Toll-Like Receptor 8 (TLR8) agonists for the treatment of cancer, ...
PENTAX Announces Digital SLR Gear Up Rebate.
May 22, 2008 ... GOLDEN, Colo., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- PENTAX Imaging Company announced the PENTAX Gear Up Rebate today designed for new and existing Pentaxians to save big on a complete DSLR system. From now through July 26, 2008, the rebate offers savings on individual products or on a complete PENTAX ...
Digirad Corporation Signs Letter of Understanding With Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
May 22, 2008 ... POWAY, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digirad Corporation , a leading provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and services to physicians' offices, hospitals and imaging centers, today announced the signing of a letter of understanding with Johns Hopkins University School ...
TripAdvisor Announces Top 10 Free U.S. Attractions.
May 22, 2008 ... Spouts on the Strip a Spectacular Sight Best Gratis Attractions in Europe Also Named NEWTON, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced the top 10 free attractions in the U.S. and Europe, according to traveler ...
New 'USA Cheer' Governing Body to Promote the Growth, Support and Safety Education of Competitive Cheerleading.
May 22, 2008 ... Group Will Field National All-Star Team to Compete At Inaugural World Cup Championship; Represent the U.S. Globally MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of America's most accomplished leaders in cheerleading have announced today the formation of the USA Federation for ...
Active Control announces second commercial installation of ActiveMine at a Magnum coal mine.
May 22, 2008 ... Installation at West Virginia underground coal mine marks first deployment of ActiveMine's full wireless communications and tracking capabilities TSX-V: ACT TORONTO, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) announced today the ...
Send Dad to the Top of the World.
May 22, 2008 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning to fly is an experience that far too many people believe is only for the rich. Not so, says Gary Bradshaw of Pilot Journey (http://www.pilotjourney.com/) a national learn-to-fly company. "Learning to fly is much more ...
Green Grooming For Dad.
May 22, 2008 ... Give Organic Grooming(TM) for Father's Day MINNEAPOLIS, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- This Father's Day, consider giving dad the gift of grooming from Organic Grooming(TM), the extraordinary line of personal care products for men. With the rising cost of gas and a slower ...
Shedding Some Light on Reading Comfort.
May 22, 2008 ... NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- MS -- Reading is an activity that people of all ages enjoy, and something that is as much a part of daily life as eating or sleeping. The trouble is, not all of your reading is done during the day or when light is optimal. Many times busy schedules push ...
For Whatever He Does, Foot Locker Has the Right Fit for Father's Day.
May 22, 2008 ... NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The weather is getting warmer, which means more time outside ... and more time for Dad to do what he loves. Whether it's something athletic, or if he's into the latest trends, a fresh pair of athletic shoes can keep him on top of his game and looking his ...
The Art of Shaving Has the Perfect Gift for Dad.
May 22, 2008 ... NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- HI TECH DAD Hi Tech Dad will love the exceptional blend of style and performance provided by the world's most technologically advanced razor- "Gillette & The Art of Shaving" Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor. Designed with the first ever ...
Brandy for Father's Day The Gift He Will Savor.
May 22, 2008 ... SONOMA COUNTY, (RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY), Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, think outside the box -- the one that has held an endless procession of ties and slippers -- and give dad a gift he is sure to appreciate -- brandy. Rich, warm and flavorful, brandy is a simple pleasure he ...
For Dads and Grads - A Gift To Be Enjoyed Every Day: Custom Car Mats.
May 22, 2008 ... NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- You can design your own luxury-weight custom car and trunk mats from any combination of carpet colors, edging styles, heelpads, embroidery and logo options. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080522/NYFNSY11 ) GG Bailey ...
Father's Day Gifts for the Woodworker, DIY'er.
May 22, 2008 ... PARKERSBURG, W.Va., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Do a little "work-shopping" this Father's Day for the woodworker or do-it-yourselfer in your life. If Dad likes to spend time in his workshop or tinker in the garage and you don't know what to buy him because there are just too many tools, ...
Mexico Boutique Hotels Invites You To Experience Haute Cuisine South of the Border.
May 22, 2008 ... PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- If the thought of a chimichanga on the menu leaves you cold, then you're in for a treat: Mexico Boutique Hotels (MBH) has rounded up a tasty selection of Epicurean Escapes, tailor-made for tempting your palate. (Photo: ...
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc. Reports Sales and Operating Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008.
May 22, 2008 ... CANTON, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Casual Male Retail Group, Inc. , retail brand operator of Casual Male XL, Rochester Clothing, B&T Factory Direct, LivingXL and ShoesXL, announced today its sales and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Sales ...
Penn Treaty Timely Files First Quarter 2008 Statutory Reports.
May 22, 2008 ... ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Penn Treaty American Corporation today announced that its subsidiaries, Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company, American Network Insurance Company and American Independent Network Insurance Company of New York, filed their ...
Ann Taylor Reports First Quarter 2008 Results.
May 22, 2008 ... Company Reiterates Outlook for Fiscal 2008 and Announces Second Quarter Guidance NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AnnTaylor Stores Corporation today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, ended May 3, 2008. Diluted earnings per share, excluding costs ...