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Advanced Information Systems Partners with iGoLogic to Release Largest Virtual Office Reception System.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Newest Video Receptionist product offers 42-inch infrared touch flat-panel display LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Information Systems (AIS) today announced at Digital Signage Expo 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev., that the IT firm is partnering with Fremont, Calif.-based ...

ICE System (Intelity ICE & iGoLogic iGo-ICE Panel PC) Elevates Hospitality Customer Technology.

Feb 27, 2009 ... ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelity Corp, a Florida-based IT firm, today announced at Digital Signage Expo 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev., that it has partnered with Fremont, Calif.-based company iGoLogic to offer the in-room, all-in-one integrated infrared touch-panel PC powered by ...

Compania de Minas Buenaventura Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... LIMA, Peru, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. ("Buenaventura" or "the Company") (NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru's largest publicly traded precious metals mining company, announced today its results for the fourth quarter 2008. All ...

Controversial Damian Chapa in Pre-Production for Bobby Fischer Biopic Story.

Feb 27, 2009 ... LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Controversial Producer Director Damian Chapa, who recently released Polanski Unauthorized, will begin filming the life story of Bobby Fischer entitled Bobby Fischer Live, this March. Bobby Fischer is considered to be the greatest chess player of all ...

Warner Home Video and Morgan Creek Productions Present the World Premiere of Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective.

Feb 27, 2009 ... AT THE SPRINGS PRESERVE LAS VEGAS, NV SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009 LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> WHAT: The world premiere of the children's comedy ACE VENTURA JR: PET DETECTIVEWHO: Hosts Ryan Malgarini (CBS' ...

TV Azteca Announces Net Sales of Ps.2,909 Million and EBITDA of Ps.1,401 Million In 4Q08.

Feb 27, 2009 ... -Quarterly Net Income Quadruples to Ps.863 Million- MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish- language television programming in the world, announced today net sales of ...

Scientific Games Announces Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... 2008 Revenues Increased 7% 2008 Adjusted EBITDA Increased 8% Profitability Improvement Program Underway -Recent Developments- Production of instant lottery tickets began in China Termination of Mexican lottery contract ...

Basic Energy Services Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... ~ Reports diluted Q4'08 EPS of $0.35 before one-time items ~ MIDLAND, Texas, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Basic Energy Services, Inc. ("Basic") today announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2008. ...

MannKind Updates Status of NDA Submission for AFRESA.

Feb 27, 2009 ... VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MannKind Corporation today provided an update on the status of its new drug application ("NDA") for AFRESA(R), an ultra rapid-acting insulin that has completed Phase 3 clinical trials. As previously announced, our internal goal was to ...

Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Colonial BancGroup, Inc.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLC (WDK) today announced that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Colonial BancGroup, Inc. on ...

SVB Financial Group to Present at Sandler O'Neill and KBW Financial Services Conferences.

Feb 27, 2009 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SVB Financial Group announced today that it will be presenting at two upcoming financial services conferences. Sandler O'Neill West Coast Financial Services Conference Michael Descheneaux, chief financial ...

Austral Amends Loan Facility.

Feb 27, 2009 ... WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Austral Pacific Energy Ltd. (TSX-V: APX; NZSX: APX) Austral Pacific Energy Ltd. announces that it has agreed with its loan facility provider, Investec Bank (Australia) Ltd, to further extend the maturity date for the ...

Debevoise Launches International Corporate Investigations & Defence Practice Group.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Debevoise's Litigation Department Continues To Break New Ground With Expansion of Corporate Defence Practice LONDON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP today announced the formalisation of its International Corporate Investigations & Defence practice (ICID). The ...

Boston Financial Data Services / DST Systems Implement Succession Plans.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Industry Veterans Promoted QUINCY, Mass., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. (Boston Financial), a 50 percent owned joint venture of DST Systems, Inc. (DST) and State Street Corporation (State Street), announced today that Stephen C. Hooley, chief ...

Grupo Iusacell Announces Revenue of Ps.2,982 Million and EBITDA of Ps.662 Million for 4Q08.

Feb 27, 2009 ... - Total Full-Year Revenue was Ps.11,090 Million, with EBITDA of Ps.2,209 Million - MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Iusacell, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: CEL; LATIBEX: XCEL) ("Iusacell"), the first provider of wireless cellular third generation services in Mexico ...

Miami Man Found Guilty in $13.5 Million International Money Laundering Scheme.

Feb 27, 2009 ... WASHINGTON Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rodrigo Molina, 33, a Brazilian national who resided in Miami, was found guilty by a federal jury on 11 of 16 charged counts related to a $13.5 million money laundering conspiracy, Acting Assistant Attorney General Rita M. Glavin of the ...

Creditors Sue Former Directors and Officers of First Magnus in $1 Billion Lawsuit.

Feb 27, 2009 ... TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Larry Lattig, Litigation Trustee for the First Magnus Financial Corporation Litigation Trust, through his lawyers, Lackey Hershman, L.L.P., filed a $1 billion lawsuit today against more than 40 defendants, including the former directors and officers ...

Elkhart County, Indiana Companies Expand and Diversify to Thrive.

Feb 27, 2009 ... ELKHART COUNTY, Ind., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond the glare of media attention on Elkhart County's spike in unemployment, underscored by President Obama's recent visit, many companies there are thriving against the national tide. The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County ...

Vina Concha y Toro Reports Fourth Quarter and 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vina Concha y Toro S.A. , Chile's largest producer and exporter of premium wines, reports results for the fourth quarter and year 2008. Fourth Quarter 2008 Net income for the quarter decreased 17.2% to Ch$ 7,162 ...

TigerLogic Announces Changes to Executive Management Team.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Chairman of the TigerLogic Board of Directors, Richard W. Koe, Assumes Interim CEO Role After Carlton H. Baab Resigns IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TigerLogic Corporation announced today that Richard W. Koe, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ...

Company Formed to Bring Eclipse out of Bankruptcy.

Feb 27, 2009 ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Phil Friedman announced the formation of New Eclipse Acquisition LLC ("New Eclipse") which intends to bid for the assets of Eclipse Aviation Corporation in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. Mr. Friedman is an experienced ...

Digital Realty Trust to Present at Citi's Global Property CEO and Raymond James' 30th Annual Institutional Investor Conferences.

Feb 27, 2009 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Realty Trust announced today that Michael Foust, CEO, and William Stein, CFO and Chief Investment Officer, will be hosting a roundtable discussion at Citi's Global Property CEO Conference at 11:05 am ET on Monday, March 2, 2009 ....

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Voluntarily Recalls Fresh & Easy Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters, Chewy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, and Chewy Sweet & Salty Granola Bars Because of Possible Health Risk.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Product may be returned to Fresh & Easy for full refund; no illnesses have been reported EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the investigations of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and its Texas facility, which has now been linked to the Salmonella ...

Celestica Inc. announces cash tender offer for its 7.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011.

Feb 27, 2009 ... (All amounts in U.S. dollars. Per share information based on diluted shares outstanding unless noted otherwise.) TORONTO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celestica Inc. ("Celestica") (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, ...

SulAmerica: Net Income Increases 29.4% to R$415.9 Million in 2008.

Feb 27, 2009 ... RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Sul America S.A. (Bovespa: SULA11) announced today its annual results for 2008. Net income reached R$ 415.9 million, up 29.4% over 2007. Recurring net income totals R$381.8 million in 2008, 12.5% up on 2007, while annualized ROAE was 19.6%. Total ...

CBEX to Auction FOU Used at Beijing Olympic Games.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BEIJING, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- CBEX (China Beijing Equity Exchange) announced today the auctioning of the fous (an ancient Chinese percussion instrument derived from clay potteries and bronze ware) that were used in the grand performance of fou at the opening ceremony of Beijing ...

PotashCorp Announces Posting of Form 10-K on Website.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Listed: TSX, NYSE Symbol: POT SASKATOON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) announced today that the following materials for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 are now available on the company's website at ...

Top Chef Season 5 Show Favorite, Fabio Viviani Will Act as American Spokesperson for Italy's Number One Selling Frozen Pizza.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Dr. Oetker's Ristorante will partner with the Top Chef star to introduce the great tasting, gourmet Italian restaurant style frozen pizza to American homes this summer STUDIO CITY, Calif., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of Bravo TV's Top Chef can look forward to more flavor from ...

Xinhua Finance Limited (TSE: 9399) Reports Its Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2008.

Feb 27, 2009 ... SHANGHAI, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Xinhua Finance Limited ("XFL", or "the Company", TSE Mothers: 9399; OTC: XHFNY), China's premier financial information service provider, today reported consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008, under International Financial ...

Grupo Elektra Announces Revenue of Ps.11,275 Million and Gross Profit of Ps.4,694 Million in 4Q08.

Feb 27, 2009 ... - Banco Azteca Performing Loan Portfolio Grows 16%, to Ps.25,357 Million*, and Deposits Increase 5%, to Ps.45,441 Million - - Grupo Elektra Surpasses 2,000 Points of Sale in Mexico and in Center and South America - MEXICO CITY, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo ...

Modification.org Offers Loan Modification Service to Supplement Shortcomings of the President Obama Economic Stimulus Plan.

Feb 27, 2009 ... HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent signing of the Obama Foreclosure Bailout Plan and Stimulus Package has left American Homeowners wondering what to do next. It is estimated that only 15% of mortgage holders will qualify, leaving the majority of the population still ...

Cephalon Launches Takeover Offer for Australian Biotechnology Company, Arana Therapeutics.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Arana Independent Directors Recommends Shareholders Accept the A$318 Million Offer, in the Absence of a Superior Proposal Australian Biotechnology Company Offers Strong Technology Platform and Phase II Antibody in Development for Inflammatory Diseases FRAZER, Pa., ...

Verizon Business Receives Security Clearance From Government of India to Operate International Gateways.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Company Now Can Offer New Services and Direct Connections to One of the World's Largest Global Networks BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business has received approval from the government of India's Department of Telecommunications to operate the company's ...

Syngenta CEO Highlights Crucial Role of Technology in Improving Food Security.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Speaking yesterday at the 2009 USDA Outlook Forum in Washington D.C., Syngenta CEO Mike Mack highlighted the crucial role that agricultural technology can play in improving global food security. "In the face of persistent and growing ...

Cell Therapeutics Reschedules Special Meeting.

Feb 27, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTA: CTIC) announced today that it has rescheduled the special meeting of shareholders from Friday, February 27, 2009 to Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in order to allow additional time for the proxy materials, ...

Beckman Coulter to Acquire Lab-Based Diagnostics Business From Olympus Corporation.

Feb 27, 2009 ... - Expands Beckman Coulter's Worldwide Position in Clinical Chemistry - Complementary Market Positions and Product Portfolios in Chemistry and Automation Broaden Global Opportunity, Increase Customer Choice - Penetration of Beckman Coulter's Immunoassay Products into ...

Republic Services, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... -- Strong and predictable free cash flow -- Post-merger integration on track -- Company declares dividend -- Company provides 2009 guidance PHOENIX, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Republic Services, Inc. today reported a net loss for the ...

Mariner Energy Reports 2008 Fiscal and Operating Results and Year-end Reserves.

Feb 27, 2009 ... HOUSTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mariner Energy, Inc. today reported full-year 2008 results, which included the following: <Pre> -- Year-over-year net production increased 18% to 118.4 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) -- 217% reserve replacement rate ...

Australian Consulting Firm Brings SharePoint to Your Mobile.

Feb 27, 2009 ... SYDNEY, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian consulting firm, Spyk Software has announced the world's first application allowing employees to browse and search all their company documents from their iPhone. iShare, released today on the iPhone App Store, connects to Microsoft's ...

Bleak Future for Parents if 'Bungee Brood' Keeps Bouncing Back for More Cash.

Feb 27, 2009 ... LONDON, February 27 /PRNewswire/ -- - New Report Finds 80 Per Cent of Young Adults Believe They can be 'Financially Independent' While Still Receiving Financial Support From Their Parents - 66 Per Cent of Those Who Say They are 'Completely Financially Independent' get Some ...

Acorn International to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on March 9, 2009.

Feb 27, 2009 ... SHANGHAI, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Acorn International, Inc. ("Acorn") , a leading integrated multi-platform marketing company in China, will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 before the market opens on Monday, March ...

Harvest Natural Resources Schedules 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

Feb 27, 2009 ... HOUSTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. will release its 2008 operational and financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Harvest will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Thursday, March 5, ...

Harvest Natural Resources Provides Update on Venezuelan Operations.

Feb 27, 2009 ... HOUSTON, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. today provided an update on operations of its 32 percent owned Venezuelan affiliate, Petrodelta, S.A. (Petrodelta). <Pre> Highlights include: -- Production from Venezuela in 2008 was approximately ...

Hotel Chocolat Introduces... 'The Barbie Box' (TM).

Feb 27, 2009 ... ROYSTON, England, February 27 /PRNewswire/ -- On 9th March 2009, Barbie(TM) will be celebrating her 50th anniversary ... And to mark this very special occasion, the luxury chocolatier is unveiling a limited edition box set: 'The Barbie Box' (TM) to mark the 50 years of 'unapologetic glam' ...

Free Personalized Consulting Hotline for Nonprofit Fundraisers.

Feb 27, 2009 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Totally free, personalized fundraising consulting is now available for nonprofits 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S. and around the world at http://www.fundraisershotline.com/. "Nonprofit fundraisers may ask anything they want -- like ...

Health Freedom Groups Join in Launch of Grassroots Health Revolution Petition at HealthRevolutionPetition.org.

Feb 27, 2009 ... A new petition calling for revolutionary health care reforms and health freedoms was launched today at www.HealthRevolutionPetition.org TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The petition -- endorsed by NaturalNews, Organic Consumers Association, Life Extension Foundation, ...

Commitment to Singapore Development Never Stronger Says LVS.

Feb 27, 2009 ... LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Las Vegas Sands Corp. said today that it plans to use an informal meeting with the Singapore Tourism Board on Friday in Las Vegas to reaffirm its commitment to Singapore and the completion of the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort. ...

Cascades concludes the year 2008 on a positive note.

Feb 27, 2009 ... KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cascades Inc. ("Cascades") (CAS on the Toronto stock exchange) announces its unaudited financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. Operating income before depreciation (OIBD or EBITDA) and net ...

Photos: TripAdvisor Takes Off With New Way to Find Flights.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Brings Needed Clarity to Airline Pricing and Provides Most Flight Options and Best Deals Available Online NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R), the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced a new way to find flights that addresses the ...

Universal Health Realty Income Trust Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fourth quarter of 2008 as compared to 2007: Universal Health Realty Income Trust announced today that for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, its reported net loss was $870,000, or $.07 per diluted share, as compared to ...

Interleukin Genetics Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: ILI) announced today that it will host a conference call and Webcast on Monday, March 9, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. EDT to review the Company's fourth quarter and year end 2008 financial results, and ...

Micromet, Inc. to Host Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on March 12, 2009.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micromet, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, proprietary antibodies for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and autoimmune diseases, today announced that that it will host a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, ...

Warner Chilcott Reports Operating Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Growth of promoted product revenue and reduced expenses continue to drive solid cash net income growth HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Warner Chilcott Limited today announced its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Revenue in the ...

Aircastle Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Fourth Quarter Highlights -- Total revenues of $157.8 million and net income of $24.7 million, or $0.32 per diluted share -- Adjusted net income(1) of $46.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share -- Adjusted net income plus depreciation(1) of $96.5 million, ...

Stock Preacher Issues Technical Trade Alerts on: FSLR, GE, NARA, WFC, WMT.

Feb 27, 2009 ... VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- StockPreacher.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily updates for free by visiting: http://stockpreacher.com/ Today's Trade Alerts include: First ...

Stock Preacher Issues Technical Trade Alerts on: AIG, BAC, C, FCX, FITB.

Feb 27, 2009 ... VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- StockPreacher.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily updates for free by visiting: http://stockpreacher.com/ Today's Trade Alerts include: American ...

New Ford EcoBoost V-6 Endures Engine Boot Camp.

Feb 27, 2009 ... -- Strict Ford engine "boot camp" testing regimen ensures quality and durability as the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine is introduced on the 2010 Lincoln MKS and MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus SHO -- EcoBoost is one of Ford's key initiatives to deliver significant fuel economy ...

Local Group Threatens to Steal Event Name Following Ventura Film Festival 'Fun Day'.

Feb 27, 2009 ... VENTURA, Calif., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ventura Film Festival, which was started in 2004 by Jordan Older and his father, has recently concluded its first event of 2009 at the Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, California with the Ventura Film Festival "Fun Day" on February 16, 2009 ...

CapitalSource Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... -- Net Loss of $1.07 Per Diluted Share for the Quarter; Adjusted Earnings $0.55 Per Diluted Share for the Quarter -- Macroeconomic Conditions Drove Higher Quarterly Charge Offs of $184 Million and a 159% Increase in Reserves for Future Loan Losses to $424 Million at December 31, ...

CuraGen Announces Board of Director Changes.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BRANFORD, Conn., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CuraGen Corporation announced today that it is creating the new position of Executive Chairman of the Board and is naming current board member Mr. John H. Forsgren to fill that role. Outgoing non-executive chairman Robert ...

Hon Hai Precision Industry Selects Open-Plug ELIPS Suite for the Development of OEM and Operator Handsets.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BARCELONA and TAIPEI, Taiwan, February 27 /PRNewswire/ -- - ELIPS Suite Will Enable Hon Hai Precision Industry to Rapidly Develop Mass Market Phones Across Multiple Chipsets Open-Plug, the specialist in software development environment for mass market phones and portable ...

Consumers Should Protect Home-Entertainment Purchases Made in Anticipation of New June Digital TV Deadline.

Feb 27, 2009 ... Many Viewers Forced to Act Now as Stations Convert Ahead of Schedule TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1/3 of local TV stations across the country have converted to digital broadcast -- ahead of the new June 12 deadline -- prompting many consumers to ...

Video: Novalar Announces the Launch of OraVerse(TM) the First Dental Anesthesia Reversal Agent.

Feb 27, 2009 ... CHICAGO, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a dental specialty pharmaceutical company today announced the launch of OraVerse(TM), the company's premier dental pharmaceutical product. OraVerse is the first and only local anesthesia reversal agent that accelerates the ...

Open-Plug Announces Telephony Capabilities for Intel "Moorestown"-Based Mobile Internet Devices.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BARCELONA - Mobile World Congress, February 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Open-Plug, the specialist in software development environments for portable devices, today announced that it is working with Intel to integrate its ELIPS Linux Telephony Stack to the Moblin Linux software stack for Mobile ...

Edenor Announces 4Q 2008 Results.

Feb 27, 2009 ... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (NYSE: EDN; Buenos Aires Stock Exchange: EDN) ("EDENOR" or "the Company"), Argentina's largest electricity distributor, today announced its results for the last quarter of 2008 ....