Business Wire articles from August 2 2007

Business Wire archives from August 2 2007

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Donald Garwood as an Honored Member of the Prestigious Executive and Professional Registry.
August 2, 2007... HONOLULU -- Name mentioned in headline of release and in first graph, first sentence should read: Donald Garwood (sted David Garwood). The release reads: Biltmore Who's Who Selects Donald Garwood as an Honored Member of the Prestigious...

Omtool Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2007.
August 2, 2007... ANDOVER, Mass. -- Reissuing release (for release dated August 1, 2007) to add ticker symbol for searching purposes. The release reads: OMTOOL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 AccuRoute([R]) product line revenue...

Games Consoles in Asia Pacific Includes Detailed Data on Market Size and Segmentation.
August 2, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64452) has announced the addition of "Games Consoles in Asia-Pacific" to their offering. Our Games Consoles in Asia-Pacific industry profile is an...

FirstFed Financial Corp. Announces Stock Repurchase Authorization.
August 2, 2007... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- FirstFed Financial Corp. (NYSE:FED), parent company of First Federal Bank of California, announces that on August 1, 2007, its Board of Directors authorized an expansion of its stock repurchase program. The expansion...

Digital Fusion President Takes on New Role.
August 2, 2007... HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Digital Fusion, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DIGF), an information technology ("IT"), research and engineering, and acquisition and business support services provider, announced today that Gary Ryan will be retiring from his position...

Masterful Master Classes Distinguish AES 123rd Convention.
August 2, 2007... The Art & Science of Making & Playing Great Recordings + Hard Earned Secrets NEW YORK -- Originally introduced in 2005 the AES Master Class Program was mandated to recognize a select group of Masters in their fields and to provide...

International Fight League (IFL) Enters into $12.7 Million Financing.
August 2, 2007... NEW YORK -- International Fight League, Inc. (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world's number one team-based professional mixed martial arts sports league, announced today that it has entered into definitive private placement agreements with certain...

Alpha Innotech Adds Independent Directors to Board, Including Former CEO of Molecular Devices.
August 2, 2007... SAN LEANDRO, Calif. -- Alpha Innotech Corp. (OTCBB:APNO), a leading provider of bioanalytical systems for drug discovery and life science research, announced that two life sciences industry veterans have been added to their Board of Directors....

Annual Recognition Opportunity for Exceptional California Businesses.
August 2, 2007... ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual 2007 Great California Workplaces Award, sponsored by the Employer Resource Institute (www.employeradvice.com). The award recognizes California employers of all sizes that have...

PharmaNet Development Group Agrees to Settle 2005 Securities Class Action.
August 2, 2007... PRINCETON, N.J. -- PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDGI), ("Company"), today announced that it has entered into an Agreement to Settle Class Action ("Agreement") for the 2005 shareholder securities class action lawsuit. "We are...

Japan Ophthalmic Devices Medical Equipment Market Report is an Essential Source for Key Data Relating to the Japan Ophthalmic Devices Medical Equipment Market.(Report)
August 2, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64427) has announced the addition of "Japanese Ophthalmic Devices Market Report" to their offering. Introduction Japan Ophthalmic Devices Medical...

The Outlook For Medical Device Markets In Central Asia Provides An Individual And Highly Detailed Analysis Of The Key Developments In Each Market.
August 2, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64477) has announced the addition of "The Outlook for Medical Devices in Central Asia" to their offering. Each country report provides a comprehensive...

Nash Finch Elects Two New Directors to Board.
August 2, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq:NAFC), a leading food distribution company, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected two new Directors: Sam K. Duncan, 55, who serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of...

Graphita Launches Point-and-Click Effects for High-Resolution Digital Photos.
August 2, 2007... New Web Application for Creative Visual Expression that is Fun, Free and Easy to Use SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- Graphita (www.graphita.com) has unveiled Live Studio, an easy-to-use web application for graphical effects on high-resolution...

RAIT Financial Trust Announces Second Quarter 2007 Results.
August 2, 2007... PHILADELPHIA -- RAIT Financial Trust ("RAIT") (NYSE: RAS), a diversified real estate finance company, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. RAIT's management will discuss recent developments in the current quarter...

Dolan Media Company Prices Initial Public Offering at $14.50 Per Share.
August 2, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- Dolan Media Company (NYSE:DM) today announced that it has priced its initial public offering of 13,456,522 shares of common stock at $14.50 per share. The company is selling 10,500,000 of these shares and selling stockholders are...

VeriChip Corporation's Appearance on CBS' The Early Show Postponed.
August 2, 2007... DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- VeriChip Corporation (NASDAQ: CHIP), a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today that its appearance on CBS' The Early Show, previously scheduled for Thursday, August 2nd, has been...

HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC Will Issue Its Quarterly Report, Including Quarterly Consolidated Financial Information, on August 14, 2007.
August 2, 2007... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC ("HRP") announced today that it will post its quarterly report for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 on the company website (http://www.hrpusa.com) on August 14, 2007. The quarterly report will...

New Guide Profiles Over 320 Distributors of Medical Equipment & Supplies in Asia-Pacific.
August 2, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64506) has announced the addition of The Guide to Distributors of Medical Equipment & Supplies - Regional Volume IV: Asia Pacific to their offering. Fully...

Analyse the Chinese Pharmaceutical Sector.
August 2, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64548) has announced the addition of "Chinese Pharmaceutical Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight...

Clariant Reports Good Sales Growth for the First Half.(Financial report)
August 2, 2007... * Sales up 5% in local currency; 6% in Swiss Francs * Prices up 1% with additional price increases announced * Lower SG&A costs and supply chain improvements due to progress on strategic initiatives * Unfavorable currency effects...

InNexus Biotechnology to Present at 12th Annual Drug Discovery & Development of Innovative Therapeutics World Conference.
August 2, 2007... BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada -- InNexus Biotechnology Inc. (OTCBB: IXSBF.OB, TSX: IXS.V), a drug development company commercializing the next generation of monoclonal antibodies based on its Dynamic Cross Linking (DXL[TM]) technology, today...

Teekay LNG Partners Reports Second Quarter Results and Increases Cash Distribution by 15%.(Financial report)
August 2, 2007... Highlights * Declared a cash distribution of $20.6 million, or $0.53 per unit, for the second quarter, up 15% from the previous quarter * Generated $22.2 million in distributable cash flow, up from $17.9 million in the previous quarter...

Teekay Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results.(Financial report)
August 2, 2007... Highlights * Reported second quarter net income of $78.4 million, or $1.04 per share (including specific items which increased net income by $10.8 million, or $0.14 per share) (1) * Generated cash flow from vessel operations of $165.2...

Teekay Offshore Partners Reports Second Quarter Results.(Financial report)
August 2, 2007... NASSAU, Bahamas -- Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE:TOO): Highlights * Generated $7.6 million in distributable cash flow for the second quarter of 2007 * Declared a cash distribution of $7.0 million, or $0.35 per unit, for the...

Genpact Limited Prices Initial Public Offering; Common Shares to Begin Trading on NYSE.
August 2, 2007... NEW YORK -- Genpact Limited, which manages business processes for companies around the world, today announced that its initial public offering of 35,294,118 common shares has been priced at $14.00 per share. Genpact's shares will begin trading...

BCG Study Finds Executive Frustration with Innovation Rising Around the Globe.
August 2, 2007... Leaders Recognize Innovation Is Critical, but Many Feel Benefits Are Elusive; Risk-Averse Culture and Lack of Speed Seen as Biggest Obstacles Most-Satisfied Companies: Technology, Telecom and Travel/Hospitality Least-Satisfied:...

Material Technologies' Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS) and Fatigue Fuse Can Determine Actively Growing Cracks in Bridges and Continuously Monitor Accumulated Fatigue in Real-Time.
August 2, 2007... Expert Opinion on River I-35 Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis Available from Material Technologies, Inc. LOS ANGELES -- Material Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MTTG) has the only nondestructive field testing device able to find growing cracks in...

Material Technologies Chief Engineer Comments on Bridge Disaster for Fox News, Notes Widespread Bridge Infrastructure Problem in U.S.
August 2, 2007... LOS ANGELES & MINNEAPOLIS -- Brent Phares, Ph.D., Chief Engineer of Material Technologies Inc., (OTCBB:MTTG), a developer of advanced technology to monitor and measure metal fatigue, commented on today's highway bridge collapse in Minneapolis,...

Core Security Announces New, Free Web Application Protection Technology.
August 2, 2007... Company's GRASP Open-Source Project Enhances the Security and Privacy of PHP Web Applications; Provides On-the-Fly Protection against Numerous Injection Attack Vectors BOSTON -- Core Security Technologies, provider of CORE IMPACT, the most...

View Individual Analysis of the Top 140 Office Supplies Companies Inside the UK Today.
August 2, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c64596) has announced the addition of Office Supplies (Midlands) - Portfolio Analysis to their offering. The Portfolio Analysis - Office Supplies (Midlands)...

ADDING MULTIMEDIA BNY Mortgage Expands Western Operations.
August 2, 2007... RENTON, Wash. -- BNY Mortgage, An EverBank Company, has relocated its Western Regional Operating Center to Renton, Wash., in order to accommodate the growing needs of its clients and staff in the area. BNY Mortgage is now located at 1601 East...

Catalyst Rx Selected To Participate in the URAC PBM Accreditation Program.
August 2, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Catalyst Rx, the pharmacy benefit management subsidiary of HealthExtras, Inc. (NASDAQ:HLEX), is proud to announce its selection as a beta participant for the first-ever URAC Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation program....

Synygy on Track for Record Breaking Year.
August 2, 2007... Continues Longstanding Streak of Profitable Quarters in 2Q07 CHESTER, Pa. -- Synygy, Inc., a recognized authority in sales performance management and the largest provider of solutions for solving problems related to the management of sales...

Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Featured in McDonald's(R) Happy Meal(R) and Mighty Kids Meals.
August 2, 2007... Partnership continues for a second year ST. LOUIS -- Build-A-Bear Workshop([R]) announces that it will continue the McDonald's([R]) Happy Meal([R])and Mighty Kids Meal([R])partnership. This year marks the second plush collection, featuring...

Red Condor Blocks New Types of Spam in Attachments.
August 2, 2007... ROHNERT PARK, Calif. -- Red Condor announced it is successfully blocking two new spam campaigns impacting email users. It has blocked more than 2-million spam emails since a campaign was identified in late June to embed advertisements in...

The Toro Company Donates Equipment To Assist In 35W Recovery Efforts.(Company overview)
August 2, 2007... Provides six Toro[R] Workman[R] utility vehicles to shuttle workers, haul supplies BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- At the request of the City of Minneapolis, The Toro Company this morning provided recovery crews assisting in the 35W bridge collapse...

Families Keep Traveling Despite Rising Costs, New Hassles.
August 2, 2007... Best Western, Southwest Airlines, AAA Address Travel Trends, Vacation Tips, Passenger Bill of Rights at Annual Summit NEW YORK -- Despite high gas prices, new airport security regulations and an overall increase in travel-related...

WiseBuys Stores, Inc. Receives Financing Commitment for Hacketts Acquisition.
August 2, 2007... Term Sheet Received for $4,000,000 from the Stillwater Asset Backed Fund LP and The Oxbridge Group NEW YORK -- WiseBuys Stores, Inc. ("WiseBuys") announced today that it has received a Term Sheet for up to $4 million in financing for the...

CableLabs to Host Media Conference Call on Monday, August 6.
August 2, 2007... The dial in information for the conference call should read: Dial in 1-877-697-8122, Call in ID 12250480# (sted Dial in 1-888-742-8686, Call in ID 6208782#). The corrected release reads: CABLELABS TO HOST MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL ON...

Hoodiny Entertainment Group Closes Financing Round.(Company overview)
August 2, 2007... Technology Company Raises Over $9 Million in Private Placement MIAMI -- Hoodiny Entertainment Group, LLC ("Hoodiny"), a full-service digital entertainment and content production company, and parent of elHood.com, announced today the closing...

Precision Dynamics Corporation Offers Color Coded Alert Band Wristbands for Patient Safety.
August 2, 2007... SAN FERNANDO, Calif. -- Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a leader and innovator of automated wristband identification, announces the release of color coded Alert Band Wristbands for patient safety. Throughout the United States,...

Orthovita to Present at the Canaccord Adams 27th Annual Global Growth Conference.
August 2, 2007... MALVERN, Pa. -- Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITA), a spine and orthopedic biosurgery company, announced today that it will present at the Canaccord Adams 27th Annual Global Growth Conference in Boston. Antony Koblish, president and chief executive...

U.S. Forest Service Relies on Qwest to Support Wildfire Fighting Efforts.
August 2, 2007... DENVER -- As firefighters hit the front lines to combat Western wildfires, Qwest provides critical communications support to the U.S. Forest Service, as well as other local and regional firefighting personnel. In one such case, hundreds of...

Harbor Acquisition Corporation and Elmet Technologies, Inc. to Present at the Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference.
August 2, 2007... Tuesday August 7, 5:00 p.m. ET BOSTON & LEWISTON, Maine -- Harbor Acquisition Corporation (AMEX: HAC, HAC.U, HAC.WS) ("Harbor") and Elmet Technologies, Inc. ("Elmet"), announced today that Mr. Jack Jensen, CEO of Elmet Technologies Inc.,...

Claxson Sells IberoAmerican Radio Chile to Prisa.
August 2, 2007... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina & MIAMI -- Claxson (Pink Sheets:XSONF), the multimedia company that provides and distributes branded entertainment content to Spanish and Portuguese audiences around the world, announced that on July 31, 2007, after...

SION Power Announces Move to New, Larger Facility.(Company overview)
August 2, 2007... TUCSON, Ariz. -- SION Power is pleased to announce the expansion of its operation in Tucson, AZ. SION, the global leader in the development of the new high energy, lithium sulfur (Li-S) rechargeable battery technology, will relocate to a new...

AHMA's 2008 Hardlines Technology Forum(R) Slated for Memphis, Tennessee.
August 2, 2007... Changes in the Works to Address Fast-Paced Industry Needs SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- After a highly successful 2007 Hardlines Technology Forum([R]) (HTF([R])) in Orlando, Florida, The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) today...

eHealth Executive Officers to Speak at Needham Internet and Digital Media Conference.
August 2, 2007... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq:EHTH) today announced that Bruce Telkamp, Executive Vice President of Business Operations, and Stuart Huizinga, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak to the investment...

Penford Products Co. and BCTGM Agree to Contract Extension.
August 2, 2007... Union Ratifies 3-Year Extension CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. -- BCTGM Local 100 members at Penford Products Co. have ratified a three year contract extension that will extend their current agreement to August 1, 2012. The current agreement is in...

Standard Register Named Freightliner "Master of Quality" Supplier for Fifth Year.
August 2, 2007... Award Represents Top One Percent of Freightliner Suppliers Demonstrating Exceptional Results and Ongoing Quality Improvement DAYTON, Ohio -- Recognizing superior quality in providing manufacturing parts and components, Freightliner LLC has...

Fitch Affirms SUPERVALU Inc.'s IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Positive.
August 2, 2007... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed SUPERVALU Inc.'s (SUPERVALU) ratings as follows: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BB-'; --$2 billion revolving bank credit facility at 'BB'; --$1.25 billion Term Loan A at 'BB'; --$750...

Media Alert: Apprion and LCRA to Speak at the EPRI Wireless & RFID Technology Conference.
August 2, 2007... Apprion: [TABLE OMITTED] About Apprion Apprion develops wireless application network systems and services designed for the process manufacturing industry. Apprion's ION systems provide the only unified, open and secure...

Sequa Reports Results for Second Quarter and Six Months of 2007.(Financial report)
August 2, 2007... NEW YORK -- Sequa Corporation (NYSE: SQAA) posted increased operating income and after-tax income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2007 on slightly lower sales. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, Sequa's sales were...

Belmont Partners Forms Strategic Alliance with Media4Equity.
August 2, 2007... WASHINGTON, Va. -- Belmont Partners, LLC formed a strategic partnership in April with Media4Equity, LLC to offer customers a unique advertising medium. Media4Equity specializes in executing powerful and comprehensive national media campaigns...

Chase Opens Its First "Green" Bank Branch in U.S.
August 2, 2007... Environmental issues guide choices - From ceiling tiles made from recycled material down to bamboo floor DENVER -- Reflecting its worldwide focus on the environment, Chase has opened its first "green" bank branch, incorporating features...

Santa Fe Energy Trust Announces Second Quarter 2007 Distribution.(Financial report)
August 2, 2007... AUSTIN, Texas -- Santa Fe Energy Trust (NYSE:SFF) announced the Trust income distribution for the operating quarter ended June 30, 2007. Unitholders of record on August 15, 2007, will receive a distribution amounting to $3,004,234 or $0.47686...

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Reports 11% Sales Increase in July.(Financial report)
August 2, 2007... Retail Leathercraft Reports 17% Sales Increase and 11% Same Store Sales Gain FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (AMEX:TLF) reported today that sales for the month of July were $4.3 million, an increase of 11% from $3.9...

Pegasystems Recognized as a Leader in Human-Centric Business Process Management for Java Platforms.
August 2, 2007... SmartBPM[R] Suite best platform in the BPM space and has capabilities that other BPMS do not CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), a leader in Business Process Management (BPM), today announced that Forrester Research...

Area Banks to Honor Payroll Deposits for State Workers Affected by Budget Debate.
August 2, 2007... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Bankers Association (CBA) today announced that several of its member banks are providing assistance to their customers who are also State of California employees affected by the state's budget impasse. ...

William Blair & Company Ranked One of the Top 100 Money Managers in U.S.
August 2, 2007... CHICAGO -- William Blair & Company was ranked No. 93 in the II300, Institutional Investor's annual ranking of America's 300 largest money management firms by assets. The firm moved up seven places, from 100 to 93, from 2005 to 2006. Total...

First Semester 2007 Interim Report.
August 2, 2007... * Sales of 5,099 KEU * Operating Income of 785 KEU PARIS -- SYSTRAN (Pink Sheets:SYTRF) (Paris:RAN) (ISIN:FR0004109197), the leading provider of language translation technologies today announced its consolidated financial results for...

South African Airways Invites Travelers to "Fall into Spring" with Incredible Fares.
August 2, 2007... Fares Start as Low as $927 Round Trip FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- South African Airways (SAA), voted "Leading Airline to Africa" by World Travel Awards, invites travelers to "Fall into Spring" with incredibly low fares for travel from New...

Trump Entertainment Resorts Names Mark Juliano Chief Executive Officer.
August 2, 2007... Ivanka Trump Joins the Company's Board of Directors ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRMP) (the "Company") today announced that Mark Juliano has been named the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and that...

Integrative Health Technologies, Inc. (IHTI) Receives Highest 4-Category Rating of Willingness to Provide Adequate and Timely Public Disclosure.
August 2, 2007... SAN ANTONIO -- Pink Sheets, LLC (www.pinksheets.com) accorded Integrative Health Technologies, (IHTI)(Pink Sheets:IHTI) its highest of four ratings according to its new rating system that categorizes "the ability and willingness of individual...

Phase Forward to Present at the Pacific Crest Securities 9th Annual Technology Leadership Forum.
August 2, 2007... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Phase Forward Incorporated (NASDAQ: PFWD), a leading provider of data management solutions for clinical trials and drug safety, today announced its chief financial officer, Rodger Weismann, will present at the Pacific Crest...

Werner Enterprises Comments on Favorable Settlement of Dispute With CRST.
August 2, 2007... OMAHA, Neb. -- Werner Enterprises, Inc. ("Werner") (NASDAQ:WERN) reported that Werner recently reached a favorable settlement agreement with CRST Van Expedited ("CRST"), a truckload carrier with 1,500 trucks, of a lawsuit filed by CRST against...

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Arch Reinsurance Ltd.
August 2, 2007... OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. (Arch) (Bermuda) and its reinsured affiliates. A.M. Best also has affirmed the...

Arizona-Based Sultry Singer-Songwriter WENSDAY Debuts at #1 Most Added on FMQB AC Chart with First Single "Only Women Bleed" Off Debut Album Torch Rock.
August 2, 2007... Singer & Musician Magazine Announces Wensday as the First Singer & Musician/iRadio Featured Artist LOS ANGELES -- Arizona-based sultry singer-songwriter Wensday debuted at #1 Most Added on this week's FMQB AC chart with her rendition of...

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Arch Insurance Company (Europe) Limited.
August 2, 2007... OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a" of Arch Insurance Company (Europe) Limited (Arch Europe) (United Kingdom). The outlook for both ratings is...

As Cities Ban Bottled Water, Homeowners Turn to the Tap.
August 2, 2007... Everpure Supports The "Green" Movement With Commercial-Grade Drinking Water Systems HANOVER PARK, Ill. -- As cities across the country -- from San Francisco to Ann Arbor, Mich. to Salt Lake City -- have officially banned government...

ISMI & USGBC Local Chapter Offer Preparation Course for Green Building Design Certification.
August 2, 2007... AUSTIN, Texas -- A newly minted course to help semiconductor engineers and other high-tech professionals expand their environmental credentials will be offered here Oct. 23 by International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) and the...

Bitstream Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call.
August 2, 2007... CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Please join Bitstream (NASDAQ: BITS, www.bitstream.com) President and CEO Anna Chagnon and Vice President and CFO Jim Dore for the second quarter fiscal year 2007 conference call. The company will discuss second quarter...

July/August Issue of Hispanic Business Magazine Spotlights Fastest Growing and Top Exporters among U.S. Hispanic-Owned Companies.
August 2, 2007... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- The U.S. Hispanic business community continues to contribute explosive growth to the nation's economy, and the companies leading this trend are the focus of the July/August double issue of Hispanic Business magazine. In...

BIOKE and Fluidigm Announce Benelux Distributorship for BioMark System for Real-Time PCR and Genotyping.
August 2, 2007... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & LEIDEN, Netherlands -- Fluidigm Corporation and BIOKE have announced an agreement in which BIOKE is appointed as exclusive distributor for the BioMark[TM] System for real-time PCR and genotyping in the Benelux. ...

LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Names Finalists for Product Excellence Awards.
August 2, 2007... Winners to be announced next week in San Francisco FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows and events, today announced finalists for the LinuxWorld Product Excellence Awards, to be presented at...

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Luen Fung Hang Insurance Company Limited.
August 2, 2007... OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a-" of Luen Fung Hang Insurance Company Limited (LFH) (Macau). The outlook on both ratings is stable. The...

Fitch Rates Silver Crest Loan Fund, Ltd.
August 2, 2007... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings assigns the following ratings to Silver Crest Loan Fund, Ltd.: --$47,800,000 class A notes due 2019 'A'; --$31,300,000 class B notes due 2019 'BBB'. For more information, please see the new issue report...

MC Shipping Announces Opening of Singapore Office.
August 2, 2007... MONACO -- MC Shipping Inc. (AMEX: MCX) announced today the opening of its newly established office in Singapore, which will be headed by the Company's local Managing Director, Mark Jewell. Mark brings with him nearly 20 years of experience...

Michigan Disability Group Launches Website to Exchange "Assistive Technology".(Website overview)
August 2, 2007... EAST LANSING, Mich. -- People with disabilities who want to buy, sell, trade or donate tools or equipment now have a cyber home to assist them through a Web site recently launched by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC). The new...

Mad Catz to Report Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast August 14.
August 2, 2007... SAN DIEGO -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third party video game accessory provider, announced today that it will release its fiscal 2008 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 and...

TheStreet.com Acquires Corsis, Including Promotions.com.
August 2, 2007... Accelerates Shift to Higher-Margin Advertising Revenue NEW YORK -- TheStreet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSCM), a leading provider of financial commentary, analysis, research, news and ratings, today announced that it has acquired Corsis - a leading...

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Prices Secondary Offering of Common Stock by Certain Selling Stockholders.
August 2, 2007... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) ("Great Lakes" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of the secondary offering of 11,600,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $7.50 per share....

Edward Kemp, Joel Aberth Join Stark & Knoll.
August 2, 2007... AKRON, Ohio -- Stark & Knoll Co., L.P.A. announces the addition of Fairlawn resident Edward Kemp to the firm in an Of-Counsel position, where he will practice in employment and labor law, and Joel R. Aberth of Akron as Of-Counsel to support the...