Business Wire articles from October 17 2007

Business Wire archives from October 17 2007

In-Vehicle Electronics Accelerate at the 2008 International CES.
October 17, 2007... BMW/Intel Race Track and GM Keynote Make CES The Vehicle Technology Hub ARLINGTON, Va. -- The 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show([R]) (CES([R])), the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, will showcase the latest...

Infospectrum India Achieves CMMI level 3 Rating.(Company overview)
October 17, 2007... NAGPUR, India -- Infospectrum India Pvt. Ltd, an Outsourced Product Development and Software Solutions company, with its software development center at Nagpur, announced today that it has been rated at SEI CMMI Level 3. Infospectrum India...

Powerful New Industry Insider Sessions Highlight the 2008 International CES.
October 17, 2007... New Lineup Includes Retail Power Panel, Technologies and Emerging Countries and Technology's Impact on Hollywood ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA([R])) today announced several new program additions to the Industry...

Nicholas Negroponte to Deliver Keynote Address for the Technology and Emerging Countries Program at 2008 International CES.
October 17, 2007... New CES Program Explores Role of Technology In Emerging Economies ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA([R])) today announced that Nicholas Negroponte, founder of the One Laptop Per Child project and the MIT Media Lab,...

Yahoo! CEO Jerry Yang to Deliver Industry Insider Address at the 2008 International CES.
October 17, 2007... Internet Pioneer to Kick Off 2008 Industry Insider Series at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA([R])) today announced that Jerry Yang, CEO and Chief Yahoo! of Yahoo! Inc., will deliver...

Records Show U.S. Gold is Mobilized to Suppress Gold Price, GATA Says.
October 17, 2007... MANCHESTER, Conn. -- U.S. Treasury Department documents reveal that since May U.S. government gold has been loaned to bullion banks or swapped with other governments to suppress gold's market price, according to the Gold Anti-Trust Action...

Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. Reports Effectiveness of Shelf Registration Statement.
October 17, 2007... NORWOOD, Mass. -- Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPM) reported today that on October 5, 2007, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective the shelf registration statement filed with the Commission on August 29, 2007,...

Hilton Announces the Receipt of Requisite Consents for Its 8.000% Quarterly Interest Bonds Due 2031.
October 17, 2007... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) ("Hilton") announced today that it has received the requisite consents to adopt all of the proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the Indenture and the related Officers'...

ConAgra Foods Statement Regarding the Government Investigation of Public Warehousing Company.
October 17, 2007... OMAHA, Neb. -- ConAgra Foods today released the following statement regarding the government's investigation of Public Warehousing Company: "ConAgra Foods has been assured by the Department of Defense, which is leading the investigation of...

Alabama Experiences 13 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Alabama experienced 13 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 31 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Chris Boggs Joins Brulant's Search Engine Optimization Team.
October 17, 2007... Noted Industry Expert Previously Search Strategist with Avenue A/Razorfish CLEVELAND -- Brulant, Inc., one of the nation's leading interactive marketing firms, announced that it has named noted search industry expert Chris Boggs as Manager...

FDA Approves Supplemental New Drug Applications for JANUVIA(TM) (sitagliptin).
October 17, 2007... WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. -- Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded labeling for JANUVIA[TM] (sitagliptin), the only DPP-4 inhibitor available in the United States for the...

Wyoming Experiences 12 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Wyoming experienced 12 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 40 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Bashas' Found Liable; Administrative Law Judge Orders Back Pay with Interest.
October 17, 2007... PHOENIX -- An NLRB administrative law judge found that the Bashas' Corporation broke the law by violating the rights of their employees. In the complaint, Administrative Law Judge William G. Kocol ordered Bashas' Inc. to cease and desist...

Leading Kosher Meatpacking Plant Delays Class Action Lawsuit.
October 17, 2007... CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The United States' leading kosher meatpacking company will appear in federal court today challenging a class action lawsuit filed against the company on behalf of its workers. The lawsuit alleges that Agriprocessors, a...

Fox Petroleum Inc. Provides Update on Joint Venture with Trius Energy LLP and Hunt Oil.
October 17, 2007... LONDON -- Fox Petroleum Inc. (NASD OTC BB: FXPE - News) (hereafter "FOX") is pleased to provide an operations update on its 22.5% joint venture interest in the Spears Gas Unit 2, Well #1 in the Gomez Field of Peco County, Texas. Trius...

Nelson Mullins Team Completes MeadWestvaco Transactions.
October 17, 2007... CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Nelson Mullins attorneys John Hagerty, Elizabeth Laffitte, Jay Claypoole, and Brian Hellman represented MeadWestvaco in two land transactions covering almost 400,000 acres in Georgia, Alabama, and West Virginia in deals...

Veteran California Attorney Leaves Private Practice to Join with National Development Firm.
October 17, 2007... Krasnove Named Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Foursquare Properties CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Foursquare Properties, Inc., a real estate development, management and investment company, announced today the appointment of Edward...

Hyatt Place(TM) is the Only Hotel Brand to Offer Guests DIRECTV(R) Football Programming and 42-Inch Guestroom HDTV.
October 17, 2007... New DIRECTV Sports Package is the Ultimate Offer for Guests 'Ready for Some Football' CHICAGO -- Hyatt Place hotels now offer football fans the ability to follow their favorite college and professional teams while in their hotel room,...

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger Unit Completes Deal to Develop Restaurants in the United Arab Emirates.
October 17, 2007... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s (OTCBB: FCCG) Fatburger unit has announced an agreement for the development of three Fatburger restaurants in the United Arab Emirates. The development is represented by Fatburger Franchisee...

Jabber, Avaya, BT, and HP to Participate in Fall VON's 'The Presence Difference' Panel.
October 17, 2007... Expert Panelists to Discuss Presence Differentiation at Largest IP Communications Conference DENVER -- Jabber, Inc. today announced that it will participate in "The Presence Difference" panel discussion at Fall 2007 VON with Avaya, BT, and...

ESPN Deportes to Televise More Than 60 Winter League Baseball Games.
October 17, 2007... Exclusive Coverage of Winter Baseball from the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela NEW YORK -- As the 2007 Major League Baseball season comes to an end, ESPN Deportes will present the most extensive coverage of winter baseball from...

Butzel Long Announces New Alliance Offices in Mexico City and Monterrey.
October 17, 2007... DETROIT -- The law firm of Butzel Long has established two new Alliance offices in Mexico in the cities of Mexico City and Monterrey. The firm has two existing Alliance offices in Shanghai and Beijing, and nine offices in Michigan, Florida,...

Liquidity Services, Inc. Announces New Chief Information Officer, Eric C. Dean.
October 17, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Liquidity Services, Inc. (LSI), a leading online auction marketplace for wholesale, surplus and salvage assets, today announced the appointment of Eric C. Dean to its executive management team as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of...

Manhattan Beach Real Estate Professional Earns EcoBroker(R) Designation.
October 17, 2007... Buyers and Sellers Are Encouraged to Contact John Wilcox for Information on the Energy Efficiency, "Green," Comfort, and Health-Related Features of Homes and Buildings MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. -- John Wilcox, of BSA Realty in Redondo Beach...

Newest Voiyager Features to Be Shown at Nuance Conversations Customer and Partner Conference.
October 17, 2007... VoiceXML Development Lifecycle Solution Will Dramatically Reduce Time to Market Challenges While Raising Application Quality PHOENIX -- Voiyager(TM) Dynamic Application Discovery will be a sponsor at Conversations 2007, an annual customer...

Tennessee Experiences Eight Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Tennessee experienced eight fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 32 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

LanSchool Wins 2007 Technology and Learning Award of Excellence.
October 17, 2007... OREM, Utah -- LanSchool Technologies LLC, a leading provider of classroom management software, is proud to announce that LanSchool v7.0 won the prestigious 2007 Technology and Learning Award of Excellence. For 25 years, the Technology and...

Texas Experiences 49 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Texas experienced 49 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 26 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

The Ganders are Wumblin' to Las Vegas as Finalists in The Stevie Awards.
October 17, 2007... Laura Wellington and Heidi Schwartz are Recognized for Their Innovative Accomplishments in Launching The Wumblers FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Giddy Gander Company LLC has reason to be enormously proud today. Not only is their preschool television...

Xytech Systems Expands into Asia Pacific with Appointment of Reseller Digistor in Australia and New Zealand.
October 17, 2007... Xytech Enterprise software now locally available in Australia and New Zealand BURBANK, Calif. -- Xytech Systems Corporation, a leading provider of business software for media operations including business workflow management, resource...

Tonight: Leaders from Region's Life Sciences Community Gather for Address by Michael Nutter & New Convention Bureau Report on Impact of Life Sciences-Related Meetings in Philadelphia.
October 17, 2007... More than 200 leaders from the region's Life Sciences Industry (including health care organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, venture capitalists, higher education and research institutions) will meet on Wednesday, October 17 at...

Oregon Experiences 16 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Oregon experienced 16 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 46 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

New LavaGlow Wireless Controller Lights up PS3(R) Gaming Experience.
October 17, 2007... dreamGEAR[R] Introduces First Wireless PS3 Controller with Liquid and Light TORRANCE, Calif. -- Lights...PlayStation[R]...Liquid! LavaGlow Wireless, the new wireless controller from dreamGEAR[R], is the first and only controller ever...

Alexandre Winter Named Chief Executive Officer of LTU Technologies.
October 17, 2007... Several Leadership Changes Highlighted by New CEO; Goal to Enhance Global Sales Channels and Product Research WASHINGTON -- LTU Technologies, the global leader in image search and recognition solutions, today named Alexandre Winter as its...

The Outsourcing Institute to Unveil its Much Anticipated Online Community and Marketplace During OutsourceWorld New York.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK -- The Outsourcing Institute (OI), the largest neutral network of outsourcing buyers, providers and influencers in the world, today announced its plan to unveil a new online portal that will provide unprecedented access to best...

Boots & Coots Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Call for November 6.(Financial report)
October 17, 2007... HOUSTON -- Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc. (AMEX:WEL), the premier pressure control company for the oil and gas industry, will discuss 2007 third quarter results via a conference call and Webcast on Tuesday, November 6, at 10:00...

Brix Networks Earns Light Reading's "Best Marketing - Private Company" Leading Light Award for 2007.
October 17, 2007... - Converged Service Assurance Vendor Recognized For Excellence And Industry Leadership CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Brix Networks, a global provider of converged service assurance solutions, was named the 2007 winner of the "Best Marketing -...

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Southern California Edison Unveils Nation's Smartest Neighborhood Electricity Circuit.
October 17, 2007... California's Largest Electric Utility Now Home to Industry Leading Initiatives in All Three 'Smart Grid' Technology Areas -- Transmission, Distribution and Customer Metering ROSEMEAD, Calif. -- Southern California Edison (SCE) today...

Quest Resource Corporation Announces Acquisition.
October 17, 2007... OKLAHOMA CITY -- Please replace the third paragraph with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions: Quest Midstream Partners, L.P. has entered into a unit purchase agreement to sell 3,750,000 common units at a price of...

Pennsylvania Experiences 20 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Pennsylvania experienced 20 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 38 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

National Health Partners Announces Agreement with Consultancy Services International.
October 17, 2007... HORSHAM, Pa. -- National Health Partners, Inc. (National Health) (OTCBB:NHPR), a leading provider of unique discount healthcare membership programs, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Consultancy Services International,...

Fitch Rates Gerdau's US$1B Bond due 2017 'BBB-'.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB-' rating to a proposed US$1 billion 10-year bond due 2017 to be issued by GTL Trade Finance Inc. (GTL), a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Gerdau S.A. (Gerdau). The bond will be guaranteed by...

Maine Experiences Four Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Maine experienced four fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 50 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Georgia Experiences Three Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Georgia experienced three fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- an 8 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

Lender Lead Solutions Announces Expansion of LIBOR Product Offerings.
October 17, 2007... Reverse mortgage company offers additional LIBOR Flex Margin Advantage products MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Lender Lead Solutions, a comprehensive reverse mortgage services company, announced today a LIBOR Flex Margin Advantage product line,...

Comprehensive Industry Profile Discusses Significant Developments In The Chinese Mobile Market And Analyzes Key Trends And Issues.
October 17, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c71628) has announced the addition of "Chinese Mobile Market: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the...

Gain an Insight into the Evolution of the Japanese Oil Industry with This Extensive Industry Profile.
October 17, 2007... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c71635) has announced the addition of "Japanese Oil Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering. This industry profile helps to gain an insight into the...

Ohio Experiences 14 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Ohio experienced 14 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 26 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide, U.S....

Aeropostale to Present at the Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, announced that the company will make a presentation at the Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference. The presentation is...

Melissa Stark to Host 2007 FREDDIE Awards Honoring AmeriCares, Vincent T. DeVita, Jr., M.D., the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Dan and Claire Marino and the Dan Marino Foundation.
October 17, 2007... MediMedia Celebrates 33rd Annual Health and Medical Media Awards With Winners of 31 Prestigious Awards for Health and Medical Productions at Star-Studded Gala on November 2(nd) in Philadelphia NEW YORK -- Melissa Stark, television host and...

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of First Capital Insurance Ltd.
October 17, 2007... OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of "a-" of First Capital Insurance Ltd (First Capital) (Singapore). The outlook for both ratings is stable. The...

California Experiences 31 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- California experienced 31 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 29 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

Connecticut Experiences Five Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Connecticut experienced five fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 38 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

Hispanic Professionals Networking Group Announces New Leadership Development and Career Management Program.
October 17, 2007... New Member Programs Designed for Hispanic Professionals to Achieve a Greater Level of Success NEW YORK -- The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG) today announced to its members that it will be offering a new leadership...

Delaware Experiences Three Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Delaware experienced three fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 50 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

Viejas Hosts BBQ Cooking Championship.
October 17, 2007... Teams from around the country compete; winner advances to national competition SAN DIEGO -- The Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine hosts the 3rd annual "Smokin' in the Park" BBQ Championship. The event features more than 40 teams from around...

North Carolina Experiences Three Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- North Carolina experienced three fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 19 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

Illinois Experiences Nine Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Illinois experienced nine fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- an 8 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year....

Florida Experiences Two Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Florida experienced two fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- an 8 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Fitch Rates F.C.A. Properties, Inc. (Alabama) VRBs Series 2007 'A/F1'.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of 'A/F1' to the $7,200,000 F.C.A. Properties, Inc. (Alabama) variable rate taxable bonds series 2007. The rating is based on the support provided by an irrevocable, direct-pay letter of credit (LOC)...

MidAmerican Energy Company Announces Preferred Stock Dividends.
October 17, 2007... DES MOINES, Iowa -- The board of directors of MidAmerican Energy Company has declared the regular quarterly dividends on its seven series of preferred stock, payable Dec. 1, 2007, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 7, 2007. The following...

New York Experiences 18 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- New York experienced 18 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 36 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Primus Guaranty, Ltd. Conference Call to Discuss 3rd Quarter 2007 Earnings Set for Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time.
October 17, 2007... HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Primus Guaranty, Ltd. (NYSE: PRS) announced that it will host a conference call for investors on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its 3rd quarter 2007 earnings, which are scheduled for...

Vermont Experiences One Fewer Train Accident During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Vermont experienced one fewer train derailment and collision during the first half of 2007 -- a 50 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

A.M. Best Assigns Debt Ratings to ING Canada Inc.
October 17, 2007... OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has assigned indicative ratings of "a-" to senior unsecured debt securities, "bbb+" to subordinated unsecured debt securities and "bbb" to class A preferred shares to recently filed CAD 1 billion preliminary short...

Fitch Rates New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority's 2007B Bonds 'A+'; Outlook Stable.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A+' rating to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority's (the authority) approximately $186,350,000 state contract bonds, 2007 series B, consisting of: --approximately $57.2 million state...

Alaska Experiences Zero Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Alaska experienced zero train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 100 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide, U.S....

CTTRANSIT and Accor Services USA to Promote Public Transit Use for Commuting to and from Work.
October 17, 2007... Commuter Check Vouchers Redeemable with CTTRANSIT WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Accor Services USA, a leader in innovative employee benefits solutions and provider of the national tax-free commuter benefit program Commuter Check[R], announced today...

GEARYS Beverly Hills Launches New Website.(Website overview)
October 17, 2007... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- GEARYS Beverly Hills (www.GEARYS.COM) has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. A fixture in Beverly Hills for over 75 years, GEARYS reaffirms its place as the preeminent retailer of luxury...

The OGC Announces Geospatial Data Quality Survey.
October 17, 2007... WAYLAND, Mass. -- The OGC[R] Technical Committee's Spatial Data Quality Working Group (WG) has been gathering information and requirements from OGC members for the past year and has now begun primary research on spatial data quality measures....

Iowa Experiences Four Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Iowa experienced four fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 10 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Kansas Experiences 13 Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Kansas experienced 13 fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 30 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Fitch Takes Various Actions on 7 Morgan Stanley Subprime Transactions.
October 17, 2007... NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has taken rating actions on the following Morgan Stanley issues: Series 2001-AM1 --Class M-1 affirmed at 'AAA'; --Class M-2 downgraded to 'B' from 'BBB+'; --Class B-1 remains at 'C/DR2'. Series...

Unique Culinary Creations Abound at 2007 Breeders' Cup.
October 17, 2007... ARAMARK Chefs to Serve over 80,000 Fans during Race Weekend PHILADELPHIA -- Horse racing enthusiasts from around the world will savor a world-class menu of fresh, local and signature culinary offerings during the 2007 Breeders' Cup World...

USA Technologies Completes $15 Million Private Placement.
October 17, 2007... Proceeds to Launch Company's Quick Start Program MALVERN, Pa. -- USA Technologies (NASDAQ:USAT) announced today that it has sold to institutional investors in a private placement a total of 2,142,871 shares of common stock at a price of $7...

Nevada Experiences Three Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Nevada experienced three fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 38 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

The Operator of PEL 112 Announces Anticipated Spud Date of November 15th on ACOR's 13.83% W.I.
October 17, 2007... The Last Two(2) Wells Drilled This Year Adjoining PEL 112 were Callawonga-3 IP 5,660 BOPD & Callawonga-2 IP 4,992 CISCO, Texas -- Australian-Canadian Oil Royalties Ltd. (herein called ACOR) (OTCBB:AUCAF) is pleased to announce that the...

Utah Experiences Nine Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Utah experienced nine fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 39 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...

Ocean Tomo to Sell Strategic Patent at Auction Related to the Delivery of Rich-Media Applications via the Internet.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Patent Number 7,000,180 to Be Offered at Auction on Oct 25(th) in Chicago Related to Utilizing Rich-Media for the Creation of Websites and Other Applications via the Internet CHICAGO -- Ocean Tomo Auctions today announced it will offer...

Consumers Turn to Electronic Toys for Interactive Learning, Finds Research from CEA and the Toy Industry Association.
October 17, 2007... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Consumers are turning to electronic toys to enhance a child's interactive learning, according to research released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA([R])) and the Toy Industry Association (TIA). Three-quarters...

Avery Dennison Corporation to Broadcast Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call.(Company overview)
October 17, 2007... PASADENA, Calif. -- Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) will host its third quarter 2007 earnings conference call in a live Webcast for investors, equity analysts, portfolio managers and media representatives at 2:00 PM (Eastern time)/11:00...

Agilent Technologies and BioTrove Sign Collaborative Marketing Agreement for Ultra-High-Throughput Mass Spectrometry Solution.
October 17, 2007... Collaboration to Improve Drug-Discovery Efficiency through Automated Sample Preparation, Analysis with Unsurpassed Throughput SANTA CLARA, Calif. & WOBURN, Mass. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and BioTrove Inc. today announced they...

Virginia Experiences Six Fewer Train Accidents During First Six Months of 2007.
October 17, 2007... U.S. Railroads Post Lowest Accident Rate in a Decade WASHINGTON -- Virginia experienced six fewer train derailments and collisions during the first half of 2007 -- a 21 percent reduction -- compared to the same period last year. Nationwide,...