PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, April 23:
Orange Forms World's First Mobile and Internet Partnership With the Wikimedia Foundation.
Apr 23, 2009 ... PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- - This partnership, the first of its kind, will expand the reach of Wikimedia content through co-branded channels on Orange's mobile and web portals - The two partners will work together to develop new services and features ...
Huntsman to Discuss First Quarter 2009 Results May 8, 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 ... THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huntsman Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2009 financial results on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. ET. First quarter results will be released to the public prior to the market opening that ...
Claire's Stores, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results.
Apr 23, 2009 ... PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., a leading specialty retailer offering value-priced fashion accessories and jewelry, today reported its financial results for the 2008 fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended January 31, 2009. The results reported ...
Lockheed Martin Provides U.S. Strategic Command With Enhanced Mission Planning Capability.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Collaborative Mission Planning Tool Delivered OMAHA, Neb., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin has enhanced the U.S. Strategic Command's ability to plan operations that support their critical mission areas, which include strategic deterrence, space and cyberspace. The ...
OPC Marks 70 Years with Annual Awards Dinner; Ruth Gruber Honored with The Fay Gillis Wells Award; Jim Lehrer Receives OPC President's Award.
Apr 23, 2009 ... NEW YORK, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Overseas Press Club of America marks 70 years at its annual awards dinner honoring the finest in international journalism. Ruth Gruber will be honored in the name of founding member, Fay Gillis Wells; Jim Lehrer will receive the OPC President's ...
Progen Receives Nasdaq Notice Regarding Board Composition.
Apr 23, 2009 ... BRISBANE, Calif., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Progen Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PGL; Nasdaq: PGLA; the "Company") has received a letter dated 17th April 2009 from the Nasdaq Stock Market, notifying the Company that it no longer meets the independent director, audit and ...
Chunghwa Telecom 2008 Form 20-F filed with the U.S. SEC.
Apr 23, 2009 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 22 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (NYSE: CHT; TAIEX: 2412) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today announced that the Company filed its 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 20-F filing is ...
Tecate and Adrenalina Inject Brand with Ground-breaking Insights, Messaging.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Brand, ad agency leaders reveal breakthrough strategies for connecting emotionally with U.S. Hispanics, forging an authentic brand identity and creating an innovative campaign that hails Mexican men as heroes MIAMI BEACH, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecate and its lead ad ...
Capital Crossing Preferred Corporation Receives Audit Report With Going Concern Explanation.
Apr 23, 2009 ... NEW YORK, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Capital Crossing Preferred Corporation (the "Company") announced today that the audit report of its independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended ...
SAFC Biosciences(R) and Vivalis Collaborate to Optimize Cell Culture Media for Vaccines Production.
Apr 23, 2009 ... ST. LOUIS, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC Biosciences(R), a business segment within SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group , today announced the introduction of EX-CELL(TM) EBx(R) cell growth and viral production media designed exclusively to support Vivalis' (NYSE ...
JumpStart Has $75 Million Impact on Northeast Ohio.
Apr 23, 2009 ... CLEVELAND, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The investments and activities of JumpStart Inc., the Northeast Ohio venture development organization that accelerates the progress of high growth early-stage businesses, generated $75.7 million in economic output impact in 2008 in Northeast Ohio, ...
Phase 1 Trial of Whole-Parasite Malaria Vaccine to Begin.
Apr 23, 2009 ... FDA approval for testing in humans watershed moment for unique malaria vaccine approach ROCKVILLE, Md., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that highlights the strength of public-private collaboration in tackling international health challenges, the Maryland-based company ...
AboutAnywhere.com Launches PPC Model.
Apr 23, 2009 ... MIAMI, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- AboutAnywhere.com (http://www.aboutanywhere.com/) has implemented an additional facet to its online distribution model - Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising for its Hotel Partners. Initially, a fixed-fee PPC model will be utilized, allowing selected placement ...
Lumenis Introduces the HoLEP Simulator and the PolyScope Disposable Ureteroscope at American Urology Association 2009 Annual Meeting.
Apr 23, 2009 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumenis Inc., a subsidiary of Lumenis Ltd., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and radiofrequency devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications, announced today at the American Urological ...
Nolan Bushnell to Keynote at LA Games Conference, April 28-29, 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Over 250 Senior Decision-makers from Leading Games, Media, Entertainment, and Tech Companies to Gather at Prestigious Industry Event LOS ANGELES, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Media Wire today announced the final speaker lineup for the highly-anticipated LA Games Conference ...
AT&T Invests More Than $1 Billion in Wisconsin From '06 - '08.
Apr 23, 2009 ... 2009 Wireless Plan to Add More than 50 Cell Sites in State; Expand 3G Network to Two New Metro Areas MILWAUKEE, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced that from 2006 to 2008, AT&T's total capital investment in Wisconsin was more than $1 billion. AT&T also ...
Essilor : 2009 First Quarter Report.
Apr 23, 2009 ... CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Strong 10.3% Growth in First-Quarter Revenue Essilor International, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, today announced consolidated revenue of EUR840.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, ...
ASPETAR - Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital Named FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.
Apr 23, 2009 ... DOHA, Qatar, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ASPETAR - Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was officially named as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Following the strategy implemented with the opening of the first FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence at the Schulthess Clinic in Zurich ...
Autonomy Corporation plc Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Record Q1 Results Ahead of Consensus, With Strong Organic Growth; Highest Q1 Revenues and Profits in Autonomy's History; Revenues up 23%; Profit Before Tax (Adjusted)* up 87% to $58 Million CAMBRIDGE, England, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Autonomy's First Quarter ...
Study shows that mainland China engineers inform themselves on brands before searching for new products online.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Provides technology companies with insights into dealing with downturn HONG KONG, April 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Fifty-six percent of mainland China engineers search online for technology and vendors using brand-specific keywords. This is according to a survey ...
Suncor Energy releases first quarter results.
Apr 23, 2009 ... All financial figures are unaudited and in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise. Certain financial measures referred to in this document are not prescribed by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For a description of these measures, see Non-GAAP Financial Measures ...
Conan O'Brien Watch Out - Duke Fightmaster is Coming After You!
Apr 23, 2009 ... LOS ANGELES, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- What if an out of work husband and his overworked wife started a talk show from their bedroom? And what if this talk show turns out to be a hit? Such is the case of the Duke Fightmaster Show. (Photo: ...
VASCO Reports Results for First Quarter 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Revenue for the first quarter 2009 was $23.2 million, a decrease of 20% compared to the first quarter 2008; Operating income for the first quarter 2009 was $4.7 million, a decrease of 19% compared to the first quarter 2008. Financial results for the period ended March 31, 2009 to be ...
New Study Shows More Than 2.1 Million California Small Business Jobs Will Be Lost Over the Next 3 to 4 Years.
Apr 23, 2009 ... 1.5 Million Face Immediate Risk of Job Loss as a Result of Small Business Owners Who Took out Toxic Home Mortgages according to Bornstein & Song, CPAs & Consultants Study with MerchantCircle Toxic Mortgage Study will Continue Nationally, Including Florida, Arizona, Michigan, and ...
Digital Target Marketing Aligns with Beliefnet to Offer Streaming Video to AOL's Email Audience.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Trusted New Video-in-Email Makes Leading Inspirational Web Site an Advertising Powerhouse NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Target Marketing (DTM), a Direct Response focused full-service online marketing agency, today announced that it will partner with Beliefnet.com, ...
Pharmalink AB Strengthens its Board of Directors and Signals a Strategic Step Towards Late Phase Product Development.
Apr 23, 2009 ... STOCKHOLM, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmalink AB today announced that it has strengthened its Board of Directors as the company's portfolio continues to move towards late stage product development and commercialization. Two highly experienced pharmaceutical and biotechnology advisors, ...
Stress and its Remedies.
Apr 23, 2009 ... "Stress is Life, and Life is Stress" LONDON and BRIGHTON, England, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- We are all living in stressful, uncertain times, but it may be a surprise to you that the body has only one response to stress and that is to produce stress hormones. This is true ...
NFC Technology Takes its Next Step With the Nokia 6216 Classic.
Apr 23, 2009 ... ESPOO, Finland and MONACO, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the opening keynote of the 3rd annual WIMA conference, held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Nokia announced its third fully integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) device, the Nokia 6216 classic. The new arrival is ...
New Oriental to Hold Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 ... BEIJING, April 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "New Oriental") , the largest provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at the offices of Latham & ...
VanceInfo Technologies Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on May 13, 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 ... BEIJING, April 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- VanceInfo Technologies Inc. ("VanceInfo" or the "Company") , an IT service provider and one of the leading offshore software development companies in China, today announced that it will release unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March ...
SITA and Appear Deploy the First Context-Aware Mobile Platform for the Air Transport Industry.
Apr 23, 2009 ... GENEVA and STOCKHOLM, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- - Partnership to Bring Workforce Mobility to New Level as Pilot Projects Seek to Eliminate Information Overload, Boost Productivity and Reduce Costs Dramatically SITA, the specialist airline IT provider, and Appear, the leader in ...
Genworth Financial's Lifestyle Protection Insurance Entities Rated "A-" by Standard and Poor's.
Apr 23, 2009 ... LONDON, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Standard and Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") has rated Genworth Financial's main Lifestyle Protection Insurance entities "A-" following the completion of a financial strength rating assessment. The ratings given to the two UK-registered entities, ...
European-Russian Bank Implements Misys Midas in Record Time to Start Servicing Customers in EU Territory.
Apr 23, 2009 ... LONDON, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misys plc , the global application software and services company, today announces that European-Russian Bank,a.s. (Evropsko-ruska banka, a.s.), a Czech-based subsidiary of the First Czech-Russian Bank, Llc, Moscow, has successfully implemented ...
LORENZ Launches eValidator 3.0 - Basic Free and Professional Versions.
Apr 23, 2009 ... FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- LORENZ today announced the release of version 3.0 of its popular eValidator validation tool. The name change from eCTD Validator reflects the broader validation scope the tool has received in this major upgrade. "Our ...
Cord Blood America Further Reduction, $817,000, in Long-Term Debt.
Apr 23, 2009 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cord Blood America, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CBAI) , the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company (http://www.cordblood-america.com/) focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to families nationwide and ...
Kelley Blue Book and Digitas Win Internet Advertising Competition Awards for Pontiac G8 - 'Tommy Kendall Avatar'.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Online Ad Recognized as 'Best of Show Rich Media Online Ad', 'Best Automobile Rich Media Online Ad' IRVINE, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book, http://www.kbb.com/, the leading provider of new and used car information, today announces its win with Digitas in the ...
University of California Los Angeles Selects Velos eResearch.
Apr 23, 2009 ... FREMONT, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- After a review of several vendors, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) has selected the services of Velos and its flagship product, Velos eResearch. The clinical research management system is being implemented at UCLA's Jonsson ...
IMAX signs theatre deal in China.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Country's Largest Film Entity works with IMAX BEIJING, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and China Film Group Corporation today announced an agreement to open an IMAX(R) theatre in a new multiplex development in the city of Tianjin, ...
Baby & Tween Celebration LA Hosts Tweet-Up for Twitter Friends.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Twitter followers of Baby & Tween Celebration LA can meet their fellow tweets during the Celebration while getting the chance to win luxury prizes LOS ANGELES, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Baby & Tween Celebration LA, the most exciting show for moms, babies, tots and tweens, ...
Clarient Granted Exclusive License to Commercialize Breast Cancer Biomarker by Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation.
Apr 23, 2009 ... FOXA1 biomarker predicts likelihood of recurrence and long-term disease-free survival of breast cancer patients; Further strengthens Company's breast cancer menu ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clarient, Inc., , a premier anatomic pathology and molecular ...
Unity Bancorp Reports First Quarter Earnings.
Apr 23, 2009 ... CLINTON, N.J., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unity Bancorp, Inc. , parent company of Unity Bank, reported net income of $731 thousand or $0.05 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to net income of $584 thousand or $0.07 per diluted share, for the quarter ...
Danaher Reports First Quarter 2009 Results.
Apr 23, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Danaher Corporation announced results for the quarter ended April 3, 2009. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2009 were $237.7 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, down 13% versus net earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of ...
Kaiser Permanente Honors Founding Physician With Release of Biography.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Book chronicles Sidney Garfield, MD's vision of health care from its ground-breaking roots to the creation of a new model of health care in the United States Kaiser Permanente co-founder Sidney Garfield MD's innovative vision of American health care - from a 12-bed hospital in ...
Preserve Your Image Career Now With AICI's Positive Stimulus Package.
Apr 23, 2009 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- With economic doom and gloom forecasting spreading like wildfire across our global village, the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) is creating a more positive, upbeat solution. (Logo: ...
PotashCorp Reports First-Quarter Earnings of $1.02 Per Share.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Listed: TSX, NYSE Symbol: POT SASKATOON, SK, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today announced first-quarter earnings of $1.02 per share(1), or $308.3 million, our second-highest first quarter ever. This result compares to ...
Former GE Healthcare Director, Per Foss Appointed CEO for HUNT Biosciences.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Biomarker Validation Specialists Step up Commercial Activities as HUNT III Cohort Recruitment is Completed LEVANGER, Norway, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- HUNT Biosciences, the commercial arm of the HUNT Study and associated biobank today announced the appointment of former GE ...
Hagerty Announces Its 'Top Ten Cars Americans Can't Live Without'.
Apr 23, 2009 ... The Iconic Corvette Continues to Dominate America's Love of the Automobile TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In their quest to identify the classic cars of the future, Hagerty is constantly monitoring the pulse of the automotive industry, looking for potential ...
Comedian Will 'King of Clay' Ferrell Takes on Swedish World Tennis Champion Mats Wilander at THE K-SWISS GLOBAL TENNIS SHOWDOWN.
Apr 23, 2009 ... No-holds-barred Grudge Match & Backyard BBQ To Benefit The Swedish School of Los Angeles and The Sweden House LOS ANGELES, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swedish School of Los Angeles - a non-profit 501 C3 organization offering a cultural program for children - is proud to ...
Mother's Day Feature Package.
Apr 23, 2009 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Mother's Day issues 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: "Mother." ...
Sneaker Gurus Find Fashion-Savvy Styles for Mom this Mother's Day.
Apr 23, 2009 ... NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- You're always looking to red-carpet celebrities for the hottest trends to update your wardrobe ...and oddly enough, Mom is always looking to you. After all, Mom is your biggest fan. Could you be that "red-carpet celeb" to your mom? (Photo: ...
Mothers Changing the World...One Toddler at a Time.
Apr 23, 2009 ... SAINT CHARLES, Ill., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Toddler Virtues, an online tee shirt boutique, is not just for toddlers anymore. The first and only educational tee shirt line available to teach virtues to children has expanded to include Virtue Tees for Moms too. This addition has been ...
Make Scrapbook Pages and Greeting Cards Online for Mother's Day.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Now you can use your photos to create a one-of-a-kind gift for your mother SAN DIEGO, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Give your mother the gift of memories this Mother's Day with a scrapbook page or personalized greeting card that you create online at CropMom. CropMom at ...
Free and Instant Greetings: Perfect for Modern Moms This Mother's Day.
Apr 23, 2009 ... WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- As motherhood has become more modern in the age of Octomom and Angelina, so does the way we commemorate it. Email programs and social networking sites have changed the way we interact and celebrate. So for those who are tired of sending the ...
Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Madam President Celebrates Mother's Day.
Apr 23, 2009 ... National group instrumental in establishing day to honor mom GROVE CITY, Ohio, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Mother's Day is a special anniversary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles (http://www.foe.com/) and Grand Madam President Pat Durham. The step-mother and grandmother ...
Compassion is in This Mother's Day and Every Day...
Apr 23, 2009 ... J. Jill Customers Help Women in Need QUINCY, Mass., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty retailer J. Jill has discovered a new trend in shopping that's got real staying power - compassion. In February 2009, J. Jill invited customers throughout the Boston area to bring in their ...
Let American Airlines Help You Honor Mom.
Apr 23, 2009 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It's a challenge you face every year around Mother's Day: Mom never asks for anything, and yet, given all she's done for you, she's incredibly difficult to shop for. American Airlines has a number of affordable and unique gift ideas ...
Intelligent Video Solutions Answers; What Makes a Video Viral?
Apr 23, 2009 ... The Story of Britain's Got Talent: Susan Boyle's Video & What Law Firms and Other Professional Services Firms Can Learn From It RYE and TRIBECA, N.Y., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- One week after its post on YouTube, over 37 million people watched a heartwarming viral video where a ...
AU Optronics Corp. Reports 1Q2009 Results.
Apr 23, 2009 ... HSINCHU, Taiwan, April 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced unaudited results for 1Q2009. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, AUO posted consolidated revenue of NT$50,741 million (US$1.5 billion), net ...
Moneybookers Announces Appointment of Head of Anti-Fraud to Help Facilitate Further Growth.
Apr 23, 2009 ... LONDON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Moneybookers, one of Europe's leading online payment systems, today announces the appointment of Tero Pollanen as Head of Anti-Fraud. His appointment is one of a series of new hirings that has seen Moneybookers' headcount double since the beginning of ...
Narragansett Bay Insurance Provides New Option for New Jersey Homeowners.
Apr 23, 2009 ... PAWTUCKET, R.I., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Narragansett Bay Insurance Company (NBIC) announced that it has been granted a license to write property and casualty insurance in the State of New Jersey. Licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York, NBIC has become a strong and ...
Isle of Capri Casinos Announces Sale of Facility in Coventry, UK.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Company Remains Focused on Creating Value Through US Operations ST. LOUIS, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (the "Company" or "Isle") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement and completed a transaction with The Rank ...
SunTrust Reports First Quarter Results.
Apr 23, 2009 ... Improved Core Results Impacted by Non-Cash Goodwill Impairment Charge Company Reports Record Deposit Growth, Significantly Bolstered Loan Loss Reserves, and Enhanced Capital Position ATLANTA, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunTrust Banks, Inc. today reported a ...
Superior Energy Services, Inc. Reschedules 2009 First Quarter Conference Call for Wednesday, April 29th.
Apr 23, 2009 ... NEW ORLEANS, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Superior Energy Services, Inc. announced today that it has rescheduled its 2009 first quarter results to now be distributed on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the Company has rescheduled ...
RadioShack Corporation Announces Growth in Revenues and Income for the First Quarter 2009.
Apr 23, 2009 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RadioShack Corporation today announced preliminary net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, of $43.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared with net income of $38.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the ...
Escondido Resources II, LLC Announces South Texas Acquisition and New Leasehold Acreage.
Apr 23, 2009 ... HOUSTON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Escondido Resources II, LLC, a privately held EnCap Investments, LP financed company, is pleased to announce that it has increased its presence in south Texas with the acquisition from Kaiser-Francis Oil Company of 17 producing wells located in northern ...