Business Wire articles from March 17 2006

Business Wire archives from March 17 2006

ON Semiconductor Announces the Filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of a Registration Statement to Register Its 1.875 Percent Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Previously Issued in December 2005.
March 17, 2006... PHOENIX -- ON Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: ONNN) today announced the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the "Shelf Registration Statement") for the registration under the Securities Act...

Northfield Laboratories Receives Informal Request from SEC.
March 17, 2006... EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northfield Laboratories (NASDAQ: NFLD) announced today that it has received an informal request to voluntarily provide certain information to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Midwest Regional Office...

Pine Valley Updates Sales Forecast.
March 17, 2006... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Pine Valley Mining Corporation (TSX:PVM)(OTCBB:PVMCF) (the "Company" or "Pine Valley") provides an update to its sales forecast for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2006 and announces its...

Q3 2006 Tektronix Inc. Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of `Tektronix Inc.' Conference Call.
March 17, 2006... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Tektronix Inc. (NYSE:TEK) Corporate Conference Call took place on 16-Mar-06 4:30pm ET. TEK reported 3Q06 net sales of $262.1m and net earnings from continuing operations of $24.9m or $0.30 per share and operating...

Herbalife Meets NYSE Board Independence Standards Nine Months Early.
March 17, 2006... LOS ANGELES -- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) today announced an early move to compliance with NYSE standards of board independence with the appointment of two new independent directors following the resignations of directors James Fordyce and Ken...

Storms Damage Thousands of Vehicles in Missouri and Kansas; Progressive Offers Six Simple Steps to Getting Back on the Road - Fast.
March 17, 2006... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Baseball-sized hail and debris tossed by high winds damaged thousands of vehicles caught in the storms that swept across Missouri and Kansas earlier this week. To handle the increasing number of claims for broken...

Statement from the Association of California Water Agencies Regarding Infrastructure Bond Failure.
March 17, 2006... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- ACWA acknowledges and appreciates the work by the governor and Legislature to fund levee repair and related flood control work. Fragile levees in the Delta and the Central Valley present the clearest and most present...

Warner Home Video to Deliver First HD DVD Titles to The Marketplace; Initial Three Films Will be Available April 18; 17 Additional HD DVD Titles To Follow In the Coming Weeks.
March 17, 2006... BURBANK, Calif. -- Warner Home Video (WHV), which distributes the largest film library of any studio, today announced that it will launch its first titles on HD DVD. Clint Eastwood's four-time Academy Award(R) winning, Best Picture of 2004,...

FormFactor Investor Presentation.
March 17, 2006... LIVERMORE, Calif. -- FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) today announced it has posted an updated 2006 Investor Presentation on the Investor section of the Company's website. The presentation is found at www.formfactor.com/investor. About...

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Fuel Prices Eat up More Green on St. Patrick's Day.
March 17, 2006... HOUSTON -- Texas motorists saw a second consecutive week of higher prices at the pump, according to the AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self serve is $2.340 a gallon -- up 7 cents. Dallas...

Medialink: Thousands Of Baby Seals To Be Hunted Off The Northeast Coastline.
March 17, 2006... On March 15th, as part of a massive, coordinated global response, IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, asked people to inform themselves and take action against the annual commercial hunting of seals in Canada - the largest marine...

Sprint Tournament Center Quotes from March 16; Host Bonnie Bernstein and Former Coaches Jim Harrick and Perry Clark Give Sprint Customers News and Analysis from All the First Round College Hoops Action.
March 17, 2006... CHICAGO -- The following quotes were pulled from the Sprint Tournament Center's coverage of the first round games of the men's college basketball tournament in Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, Oakland and Atlanta: Bonnie Bernstein: ...

Skanska to Develop Havneholmen in Copenhagen - Investing about SEK 325 M in a First Office Project.
March 17, 2006... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Skanska (STO:SKAB) is starting development of Havneholmen in central Copenhagen. The first office project, Atrium, comprises 12,500 square meters in seven stories. Skanska's investment during the development phase amounts...

Pharmacy Manpower Project Report Finds Ranks of Pharmacists Shrink as Job Demands Grow; Pharmacists Want More Time to Counsel Patients, Less Time Dispensing Drugs.
March 17, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. pharmacy profession could face a worsening shortage of pharmacists in the next decade as more men prepare to retire and more men and women opt for part-time work, according to a new study released today by the Pharmacy...

Auto Club: Gas Pumps Eat up More Green on St. Pat's Day.
March 17, 2006... LOS ANGELES -- Drivers will have less cabbage to spend on green bagels today, with gas prices continuing the climb they began early this month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price...

China Health Holding Announce Stock Dividends Payments.
March 17, 2006... BEIJING -- China Health Holding (OTCBB:CHHH), a developer, marketer and manufacturer of natural herbal supplement products based on traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Company and Founder/CEO, Julianna Lu, announced today that the Company's...

Ciel Satellite Announces Alcatel Alenia Space Will Build Ciel-2 Satellite; First Ciel Satellite to be Constructed for 2008 Launch.
March 17, 2006... OTTAWA -- Ciel Satellite announced today that Alcatel Alenia Space has been chosen to construct a new spacecraft to be known as Ciel-2. The geosynchronous satellite will be operated by Ciel from 129 degrees West and deliver services throughout...

Industrivarden: Publication of Industrivarden's 2005 Annual Report.
March 17, 2006... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Industrivarden's (STO:INDUA)(STO:INDUC) Annual Report for the fiscal year 2005 is available starting today on the company's website, www.industrivarden.se (Swedish version) and www.industrivarden.net (English version)....

New Online Service First to Provide Full Content and Expert Commentary on Automated External Defibrillator Laws, Risk Issues in All 50 States.
March 17, 2006... PORTLAND, Ore. -- AED Law Center enables members of legal profession and AED community to understand disparate laws and address complex risk issues surrounding publicly placed AEDs AED Risk Insights, Inc., today announced the availability...

Triple Play Services Have Helped the French Adoption of Broadband Increase by 75%.
March 17, 2006... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34486) has announced the addition of the eMarketer report: French Connections: The Triple Play Triumphs to their offering. France has opened its formerly...

A Look at the Key Sectors Driving Growth in the French Eye Care Market.
March 17, 2006... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34483) has announced the addition of Eye Care in France to their offering. Our Eye Care in France report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape...

Intelsat Appoints Jeffrey P. Freimark as Chief Financial Officer.
March 17, 2006... PEMBROKE, Bermuda -- Intelsat, Ltd. today announced that Jeffrey P. Freimark has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective on the resignation of Robert Medlin. Mr. Medlin has been serving as Acting Chief...

Pro-Pharmaceuticals' Abstract Accepted for Publication in ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings.
March 17, 2006... NEWTON, Mass. -- Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex: PRW), a developer of novel carbohydrate-based therapeutic compounds, today announced that its abstract has been accepted for publication in The American Society of Cancer Oncology's (ASCO) 2006...

RTI Secures 787 Long-Term Supply Agreement.
March 17, 2006... NILES, Ohio -- RTI International Metals, Inc., (NYSE:RTI) announced today that through its Fabrication & Distribution Group, it has reached a multi-year agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. ("KHI"), to supply extruded and fully...

Sigma Media Processors Power New MovieBeam Players; Pixel-Perfect High-Definition Decoding Provides Movie Lovers With an Outstanding In-Home Entertainment Experience.
March 17, 2006... MILPITAS, Calif. -- Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM), a leader in digital media processing for consumer electronics, and MovieBeam, Inc. today announced that the new MovieBeam player is powered by Sigma's EM8622 media processor, providing top...

Southern Union Company Declares First Cash Dividend.
March 17, 2006... HOUSTON -- The Board of Directors of Southern Union Company (the "Company") (NYSE:SUG) has approved its first regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on April 14, 2006, to...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Digitas, Inc., Hughes Supply, Inc., Technitrol, Inc., and Heritage Commerce Corp.
March 17, 2006... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest list of Zacks Rank Buy Stocks. Everyday on Zacks.com, four stocks are selected based on how well they match the criteria for the four main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income,...

Alexis Nihon REIT Announces March 2006 Distribution.
March 17, 2006... MONTREAL -- Alexis Nihon Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AN.UN) today announced the monthly cash distribution for the month of March has been set at $0.0917 per unit, or $1.10 per unit on an annualized basis. The cash distribution will be...

Unigene Enters into Agreement to Sell $13 Million in Equity Securities.
March 17, 2006... FAIRFIELD, N.J. -- Unigene Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: UGNE) announced that it has agreed with an institutional investor to enter into a private placement with proceeds to Unigene of approximately $13 million. At the closing of the transactions,...

REX Stores to Report Fiscal 2005 Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on March 24th.
March 17, 2006... DAYTON, Ohio -- REX Stores Corporation (NYSE: RSC) will release financial results for the three-month period and fiscal year ended January 31, 2006 on Friday, March 24th before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call and...

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: JLG Industries, Joy Global, Caterpillar and Terex Corporation.(Industry Overview)
March 17, 2006... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases its latest Industry Outlook. This report identifies the best stocks in the top-ranked industries. Featured in the latest report is the construction & mining machinery industry with a focus on the following stocks:...

Guy Carpenter Appoints Ray Carless as Executive Chairman of Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Region; Former Leader of Benfield's Australian and New Zealand Operations to Drive Regional Growth Strategy.
March 17, 2006... SYDNEY, Australia -- Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc., the leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a part of the Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), today announced the appointment of Ray Carless as Executive Chairman of its...

Profiles of the Chinese Companies Who Made the 2005 Fortune Global 500 List.(Company Profile)
March 17, 2006... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34493) has announced the addition of China - Fortune Global 2005 Company Profiles to their offering. This report provides in-depth company profiles for...

Q3 2006 Cintas Corporation Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of `Cintas Corporation' Conference Call.
March 17, 2006... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) Corporate Conference Call took place on 16-Mar-06 5:00pm ET. CTAS reported 3Q06 total revenue of $836.4m, net income of $77.7m, and EPS of $0.46. For FY06, the Co. expects revenues to...

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes I-Flow with the 2006 Product Innovation Award for its Radical Product, ON-Q PainBuster.
March 17, 2006... LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- I-Flow Corporation (NASDAQ:IFLO) announced today that the Company received the prestigious Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Post-Surgical Pain Management Product Innovation of the Year Award in recognition of its revolutionary...

Production Commences on ``Unaccompanied Minors,'' Starring Lewis Black, Wilmer Valderrama, Tyler James Williams and Dyllan Christopher; Comedy Directed by Paul Feig.
March 17, 2006... BURBANK, Calif. -- Production is underway on the comedy "Unaccompanied Minors," directed by Paul Feig ("Freaks and Geeks") and starring Lewis Black ("The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"), Wilmer Valderrama ("That 70's Show"), Tyler James Williams...

ALEKS Corporation Releases Online CAHSEE Preparation Course; Online Assessment and Tutorial Guides Students to Success on the California High School Exit Exam.
March 17, 2006... SANTA ANA, Calif. -- ALEKS Corporation, a leading provider of K-12 and adult Web-based assessment and learning solutions for mathematics, today announced the release of a California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Math preparation course....

Arden Realty, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Dividend.
March 17, 2006... LOS ANGELES -- Arden Realty, Inc. (NYSE:ARI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared its regular first quarter 2006 dividend of $0.505 per common share. The dividend will be paid on April 19, 2006 to stockholders of record...

Ag Growth Income Fund Reports Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2005.
March 17, 2006... WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Ag Growth Income Fund (TSX:AFN.UN) today reported its financial results for its year ended December 31, 2005. Results for the year ended December 31, 2005 For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Fund reported...

Gulfport, MS Mayor Speaks at Regional Seminar on Gulf Coast Redevelopment.
March 17, 2006... ATLANTA -- Brent Warr, Mayor of the City of Gulfport, MS, spoke to more than 500 developers, bankers, real estate industry leaders today at a regional summit in Atlanta about the recovery, vision and promising future of Gulfport and other Gulf...

MEGA Millions Sales Trend Upward, Playership Doubles.
March 17, 2006... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California State Lottery officials announced at the regular meeting of the Lottery Commission that MEGA Millions game sales are continuing to rise. Sales for the game have been growing since November 2005 when a group of...

ESI Sells 500th UV Laser Microvia Drilling System for Interconnect Applications; Milestone Reinforces ESI's Position as World Leader in UV Laser Drilling Systems.
March 17, 2006... PORTLAND, Ore. -- ESI (Nasdaq:ESIO), a leading provider of world-class production laser systems for microengineering applications, today announced it has sold its 500th ultraviolet (UV) laser microvia drilling system for integrated circuit (IC)...

Aviza Technology and KB HOME South Bay Inc. Enter Into Property Sale Agreement.
March 17, 2006... SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. -- Aviza Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVZA), a supplier of advanced semiconductor equipment and process technologies for the global semiconductor, compound semiconductor, nanotechnology and other related markets, today...

Hydril Elects Michael Danford as Vice President Human Resources.
March 17, 2006... HOUSTON -- Hydril (NASDAQ:HYDL) The Board of Directors of Hydril elected Michael D. Danford as Vice President - Human Resources, effective immediately. Mr. Danford has served as director of human resources since 1997; and prior to coming...

Southwest Community Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.05 Per Share.
March 17, 2006... CARLSBAD, Calif. -- First graph, second sentence of release dated March 16, 2006, should read: common shareholders of record on April 5, 2006 (sted April 4, 2006). The corrected release reads: SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY BANCORP DECLARES...

ADVISORY/Embarcadero Technologies and Leading Industry Analyst Deliver a Practical and Sustainable Approach to Data Security.
March 17, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- First graph, second sentence of release dated March 16, 2006 should read: This event will take place live on Tuesday, March 21, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, and again from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Pacific...

Congressman Tierney to Speak at New England Council Meeting of Higher Education Members.
March 17, 2006... The New England Council Event: The New England Council to host a meeting of higher education members. Featuring keynote speaker: U.S. Congressman John Tierney (D-Salem) Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2006...

HomeNet Launches Exclusive Inventory Service for Mercedes-Benz USA.
March 17, 2006... WEST CHESTER, Pa. -- HomeNet, Inc. is pleased to announce today that the Pennsylvania-based automotive technology provider has been awarded an exclusive partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA. Mercedes-Benz dealerships will now utilize...

China Natural Gas Inc. Will Report Record Revenues and Profitability for 2005 by March 31, 2006.
March 17, 2006... NEW YORK -- China Natural Gas Inc., (OTCBB:CHNG, website: www.naturalgaschina.com) the first China-based natural gas public company in the U. S. capital market today announced it expects to report its financial results for the fourth quarter...

SYNNEX Corporation to Announce Fiscal First Quarter Results on March 23, 2006.
March 17, 2006... FREMONT, Calif. -- Second paragraph, second sentence of the release dated March 15, 2006 should read: The conference call will also be available via telephone by dialing (866) 847-7859 in North America or (703) 639-1426 outside North America....

Medialink: Gospel Great Byron Cage Performs 'Songs Of Strength' To Raise Awareness Of Chronic Kidney Disease In African-American Community.
March 17, 2006... Twenty million Americans live with kidney disease - a serious condition in which the kidneys don't work well. African Americans are more likely to develop kidney disease as they are at higher risk for two of the leading causes - diabetes and...

Medialink: Online Buzz: College Hoops and Classic TV.
March 17, 2006... What's happening online? Regina Lewis has the latest on college hoop fans and classic TV spots online. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31762 This...

PRG-Schultz Announces 99.6% Participation and Further Extension of Exchange Offer to Finalize Closing Documentation.
March 17, 2006... ATLANTA -- PRG-Schultz International, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: PRGX) today announced that it is extending until 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on Friday, March 17, 2006, unless further extended, the expiration of its exchange offer (the...

Medialink: Older Americans Not Slowing Down Thanks to Web.
March 17, 2006... As Baby Boomers creep into retirement age, it's turning out many are utilizing technology to start their own business. Home business experts Paul and Sarah Edwards say it's not hard to turn a hobby into income. Audio News Feature You...

Industrial Support Industries: The Backbone of the Industrial Processing, Heavy Manufacturing, and Energy-Related Industries in North America, an Industrialinfo.com News Alert.
March 17, 2006... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). What keeps a chemical plant processing? What allows a power plant to generate? What makes a refinery refine? The answer to all three of these questions is quite...

St. Francis Medical Technologies Announces Appointment of Orthopaedic Industry Veteran As European Director of Sales and Marketing.
March 17, 2006... SAN FRANCISCO -- St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc.(R) announced today that it has appointed Andrew Caudell, former Sales Manager for Stryker UK, as European Director of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Caudell brings to the company a wealth of...

Xerox, Print Industry Experts to Help Companies Worldwide Profit and Grow with 'Innovate '06' Seminars; More than 12,000 graphic communications professionals attended in 2005.
March 17, 2006... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Starting next week, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and more than 20 of its industry partners are taking the "Innovate '06" seminar series worldwide to provide graphic communications professionals the tools and resources they...

Hana Biosciences to License Three Targeted Cancer Drug Candidates from Inex Pharmaceuticals.
March 17, 2006... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Hana Biosciences (AMEX:HBX): --Hana plans to initiate pivotal trials for Marqibo(TM) (sphingosomal vincristine) in hematological malignancies in 2006. --Sphingosomal vinorelbine targeted to start clinical...

Greater Bay Bancorp Announces Repayment of Large Loans, Revision of Its Previously Disclosed 2005 Financial Results and Notice of Late Filing of Its Form 10-K.
March 17, 2006... EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. -- For the period ended December 31, 2005, Greater Bay Bancorp (Nasdaq:GBBK), a $7.1 billion in assets financial services holding company, previously reported non-performing assets of $68.2 million which included a single...

LEDpac Introduces Treklite LED System: SLP-T, XLP-T.
March 17, 2006... SAN DIEGO -- LEDpac introduces indoor/outdoor Treklite, a custom LED lighting system for architectural, commercial, residential and recreational applications. Treklite is a structural track with punched holes that adapt to the newly upgraded...

Netli to Participate in SAP NetWeaver / BI and Portals 2006 Event.
March 17, 2006... Netli: Event: March 27 - 29 SAP NetWeaver / BI and Portals 2006 delivers strategies, best practices and instruction to professionals who deploy, customize, optimize, support and set...

Canon's New DR-1210C Scanning Solution Brings Document Imaging in Reach for Businesses of All Sizes; New DR-1210C Document Imaging Solution Provides Affordability, Ease of Use, and Advanced Scanning Technology For Office Workgroups.
March 17, 2006... LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging solutions, today unveiled its new digital scanning solution for workgroup document imaging and general office applications - the new DR-1210C - the latest model...

WorldWater & Power Announces Significant Construction Milestone for California Project.
March 17, 2006... PENNINGTON, N.J. -- WorldWater & Power Corporation (OTC BB: WWAT.OB), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, today announced that a major solar project had received inspection approval to begin generating full solar...

Zynex Receives Increase in Credit Facility to Finance Growth.
March 17, 2006... LITTLETON, Colo. -- Zynex Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: ZYNX), a provider of pain management systems and electrotherapy products for medical patients with functional disability, today announced that Silicon Valley Bank, the primary operating...

Catalina Marketing Corporation Announces Installation Base at 20,000 Stores.
March 17, 2006... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Catalina Marketing Corporation (NYSE:POS), the global leader in behavior-based marketing across multiple industries, today announced that the company has reached a significant milestone with the installation of the...

Cabot Heritage Corporation Publisher Timothy Lutts to be Featured Speaker at Las Vegas Money Show, May 15-18, 2006.
March 17, 2006... SALEM, Mass. -- President and publisher of Cabot Heritage Corporation, Timothy Lutts, will be a featured speaker at the 18th Annual Money Show, May 15-18th, at Paris & Bally's Resorts, Las Vegas, NV. Lutts is scheduled to speak on Tuesday,...

Leading Los Angeles Insurance Brokers Kagan and Kozberg Join Hub International; Richard Kagan and Roger Kozberg Combine Talents at HUB California.
March 17, 2006... LOS ANGELES -- Hub International Limited (NYSE:HBG)(TSX:HBG) today announced that two of California's best known insurance brokers have joined the Company's regional hub in the Los Angeles area. Richard Kagan and Roger Kozberg are forming a new...

Electronic Arts Announces Plans to Complete Acquisition of Digital Illusions.
March 17, 2006... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Electronic Arts Inc. and Digital Illusions today announced plans for EA to complete its acquisition of Digital Illusions CE (DICE). The companies have unanimously agreed to a merger proposal through which EA will acquire...

Pediment Welcomes Michael Halvorson to its Board of Directors.
March 17, 2006... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- $0.75 Placement Closes Over Subscribed The management of Pediment Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:PEZ)(FWB:P5E) is very pleased to report that Michael Halvorson has consented to join Pediment's Board of...

'Nobu Waikiki' to Open at Waikiki Parc Hotel; Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani Announces Iconic Restaurant Debut in December 2006.
March 17, 2006... HONOLULU -- The Waikiki Parc Hotel, which is in the midst of a sophisticated revitalization project, has announced a synergetic partnership with Chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa, the world's master of eclectic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant, to...

Tatung Launches New Digital STB2000 Set-Top Box Series Based on Sigma Designs' SMP8634 Media Processor.
March 17, 2006... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Tatung launched its new high-definition, digital set-top boxes with success at the 2006 Cebit in Hannover. These latest set-top boxes (STBs) deliver full high-definition video, up to 1080i resolution, while simultaneously...

Revolutionary Product: The Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia for Internal Connection Implants.
March 17, 2006... CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCT: THE ATLANTIS ABUTMENT IN ZIRCONIA FOR INTERNAL CONNECTION IMPLANTS ...

Take a Look at What the Major Drivers Behind Growth in Indulgent Foods will be to 2012.
March 17, 2006... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34487) has announced the addition of "Global Market Review of the Indulgence Foods Market - Forecasts to 2012 (2006 edition)" to their offering. In-depth...

Research and Markets: Analysis of Mergers within the US Telecom Market, Focusing on Alltels Rural Vision With Valor.
March 17, 2006... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34405) has announced the addition of Whats News? Merger Mania Continues in the US Telecom Market, Part 2 Alltels Rural Vision with Valor to their offering. ...

Sify Enables Mobile Commerce on www.SifyMall.com; Millions of GPRS Mobile Users Can Now Shop on SifyMall over Their Phones.
March 17, 2006... CHENNAI, India -- www.sifymall.com, the leading online shopping portal from Sify Limited (Nasdaq:SIFY), a leader in Consumer Internet and Enterprise Services in India with global delivery capabilities, today announced that millions of mobile...

Unigene Announces Results for 2005.
March 17, 2006... FAIRFIELD, N.J. -- Unigene Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB:UGNE) announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2005. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $14,276,000 compared to $8,400,000 for the year ended December...

Tekelec to File Form 8-K with Updated Information; Will Delay Filing Form 10-K.
March 17, 2006... MORRISVILLE, N.C. -- Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC) today announced that it has filed a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating that it was unable to file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 by the prescribed due...

Green Energy Resources Addresses Bioenergy Europe 2006.
March 17, 2006... LONDON -- Green Energy Resources (PINK SHEETS:GRGR) CEO, Joseph C Murray spoke today at the Bioenergy Europe Conference held in London, UK. The conference focus was on biomass and biofuels Co-firing , the mixing of wood biomass with coal to...

GPBA Offers Workshops in Bioinformatics and Computational Medicine; Enrollment Opens for Researchers and Business Professionals to Learn About Scientific Advances.
March 17, 2006... PHILADELPHIA -- The Greater Philadelphia BioInformatics Alliance (GPBA) today announced the launch of the Virtual Institute Summer Session 2006 - Bioinformatics and Computational Medicine Workshops. Topics include Pharmacogenomics for...

Sessions, Online School of Design Debuts Web-Based DesignMaster Training(TM) to Empower Design Professionals; Virtual Instruction for Graphic & Web Designers Develops Advanced Skills, Enhances Professional Portfolios.
March 17, 2006... NEW YORK -- Sessions, the all-virtual, instructor-led, project-based, online school of graphic and web design, introduced today DesignMaster Training, an online training resource that offers career design professionals and serious amateurs...

International Power Group, Ltd. Announces its Plan to File an SB-2 Registration Statement.
March 17, 2006... CELEBRATION, Fla. -- International Power Group Ltd., (Pink Sheets: IPWG) today announced that its board of directors approved a resolution to authorize the company to file a registration statement to register certain of its securities with the...

Headwaters Incorporated, Great River Energy Announce Executive Committee, General Manager for Blue Flint Ethanol, LLC.
March 17, 2006... UNDERWOOD, N.D. -- Headwaters Incorporated and Great River Energy today announced that John Baird of Headwaters Energy Services Corp. and John Weeda of Great River Energy will serve as a two-person executive committee that will govern all...

ILX Resorts Announces 13th Consecutive Quarterly Common Stock Dividend.
March 17, 2006... PHOENIX -- ILX Resorts Incorporated (AMEX:ILX) announced today the prospective payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.1175 per share. The dividend has a record date as of the close of business on March 31, 2006, and is payable on April 10, 2006,...

PowerLinx Announces Changes to its Board of Directors.
March 17, 2006... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB:PWLX) today announced the resignations of Douglas McIntyre and George Bernardich from the Company's Board of Directors, effective March 2nd and March 6th, 2006, respectively. The Company also...