PR Newswire articles from February 15 2008

PR Newswire archives from February 15 2008

Study Shows: New Blood Test Proven Six Times More Effective For Tuberculosis Control.
February 15, 2008... MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark study electronically published today in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a blood test for detecting TB infection, QuantiFERON(R)-TB Gold (QFT(TM)), has...

VanceInfo Technologies Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results on February 27, 2008.
February 15, 2008... BEIJING, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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...

Live Nation Acquires Leading Promoter in Dubai, Expanding Presence in Growing Tour Destination for World Class Artists.
February 15, 2008... LONDON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Live Nation , the world's largest live music company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% controlling stake in Mirage Promotions, a leading promoter based...

Top Academic Leaders From Across the Nation Will Meet in Miami to Discuss the Future of Higher Education for Hispanics.
February 15, 2008... AAHHE to Host Annual Conference on March 6-8, 2008 in Miami, FL TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- From California State University President Dr. Mildred Garcia to University of Texas (San Antonio) President Dr. Ricardo Romo to Miami...

Nerites Corporation Announces Closing of Series A Funding Round.
February 15, 2008... MADISON, Wis., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Nerites Corporation, a company that develops novel tissue repair products and coatings for medical devices, today announced it has completed a $5.7 million Series A round of funding. Venture Investors LLC...

McDonald's(R) Takes Guests on a Fantasy Adventure Bringing to Life the Enchanting World of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' Movie With New Happy Meal(R) Toy Collection.
February 15, 2008... See the Unseen in the Fantastical World of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' CHICAGO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today and through March 13, McDonald's young guests can explore the whimsical world of "The Spiderwick Chronicles" movie in...

Concentric Medical Names Kimberly Bridges as Vice President of Sales, Announces Receipt of $15 Million Growth Funding.
February 15, 2008... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Medical, Inc., the global leader in devices for clot removal in ischemic stroke patients, today announced the addition of Kimberly Bridges to its management team as Vice President of...

Texas Petrochemicals Reports Strong Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results.
February 15, 2008... Second Quarter Revenues Up 38% HOUSTON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Texas Petrochemicals, Inc., ("TPI") today reported a 38.1% increase in revenues to $509.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 from $369.2 million...

Downey Financial Corp. Announces Thirteen Month Selected Financial Data.
February 15, 2008... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Downey Financial Corp. today released monthly selected financial data for the thirteen months ended January 31, 2008. Downey Financial Corp. is the parent company of Downey Savings...

Century Casinos to Present at Austrian Investor Conference of Nomura Bank, Tokyo.
February 15, 2008... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced today that the Company will attend the Austrian Investor Conference of Nomura Bank in Tokyo on February 18, 2008....

Jordin Sparks Tapped as the Opening Act for the Alicia Keys 'As I Am' Tour.
February 15, 2008... Sparks Wins Outstanding New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards NEW YORK, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- 19 Entertainment/Jive Records artist, Jordin Sparks, who recently performed the national anthem to an audience of nearly 100 million viewers at...

Platina Energy Group Announces Subsidiary Profitability Report.
February 15, 2008... CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb 15. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Platina Energy Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLTG) , (Symbol Frankfurt: O5Y.F) reports that the wholly owned subsidiary, Wildcat Energy, is now at an operational break-even point. The...

Citect Releases Ampla V3.2.
February 15, 2008... SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Oriented Architecture for MES Citect announces the release of version 3.2 of its Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Ampla; a highly scalable MES solution that drives the effective...

Independent Research Firm Names Autonomy ZANTAZ a Leader in Message Archiving Software.
February 15, 2008... Autonomy ZANTAZ Only Vendor Named A Leader in Both Message Archiving Software and Message Archiving Hosted Services Reports CAMBRIDGE, England and PLEASANTON, California, February 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy ZANTAZ, a leader in...

Bizanga Appoints Seasoned Business Professional, Jerrel Fielder, as General Manager.
February 15, 2008... SAN MATEO, California, February 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Bizanga, the global company behind the most scalable and full-featured e-mail and message processing platform, today announced the appointment of Jerrel Fielder as general manager. As a...

Endsleigh Insurance Chooses NetDimensions.
February 15, 2008... HONG KONG, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetDimensions, a global provider of learning, knowledge and performance management systems, announces that Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited has chosen NetDimensions' Enterprise Knowledge...

Bull Announces its Fourth Quarter Revenue and Full Year Results for 2007.
February 15, 2008... Continued Growth and Improved Margins in Services Activities Full-year EBIT Ahead of Target, Representing a 27% Increase on 2006 PARIS, February 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Full-year 2007 financial highlights: - Consolidated...

Wyclef Jean Scores With 'Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)' - His First Top 10 Single as a Solo Artist Certified RIAA Platinum.
February 15, 2008... Wyclef's "Carnival House Tour" Rolls On To Nationwide Acclaim As Kudos Roll In For Critically Heralded New Album, "Carnival Vol. II - Memoirs of an Immigrant," Available Now NEW YORK, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyclef Jean -- the Grammy...

Grupo Elektra Announces Revenue Growth of 8% to Ps.10,832 Million In 4Q07.
February 15, 2008... - Gross Profit Rises 13% to Ps.5,221 Million in 4Q07 - - Banco Azteca Deposits* Grow 13% to Ps.43,427 Million and Gross Credit Portfolio* Increases 9% to Ps.21,906 Million - MEXICO CITY, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Elektra,...

OfficeMax Announces Dividends and Date for Annual Shareholders Meeting.
February 15, 2008... NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax(R) Incorporated , a leader in office products and services, today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $.15 per common share, payable on April 15, 2008, to shareholders of record on...

Management changes to position First Uranium for future growth.
February 15, 2008... TORONTO and JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (TSX:FIU, JSE:FUM) (ISIN:CA33744R1029) First Uranium Corporation ("First Uranium" or "the Company") today announced several management changes and new appointments that it believes...

go! Launches Hawaiian Language Website.
February 15, 2008... HONOLULU, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- go!, Hawaii's Low Fare Airline, today announced on February 17, 2008, in conjunction with Ho'omau 2008, it will officially launch a new website using only the Hawaiian language. This new site is available at...

Entertainer Randy Parton Issues Statement Regarding New Developments with the State of the Roanoke Rapids Theatre.
February 15, 2008... CARY, N.C., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The following comments are from entertainer Randy Parton regarding recent developments in the Roanoke Rapids Theatre project (formerly known as the Randy Parton Theatre). These comments are in response to...

Taylor Capital Group, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting Date.
February 15, 2008... Taylor Capital Group, Inc. and Cole Taylor Bank Board of Directors Appoints New Directors ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taylor Capital Group, Inc. today announced that it has established Thursday, June 12, 2008 as the...

GOL's Net Revenue Increases 42.5% in 4Q07.
February 15, 2008... Net revenues in 2007 totalled R$4.9bn SAO PAULO, Brazil, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. , the parent company of Brazilian airlines GOL Transportes Aereos S.A. ("GTA", which operates the GOL brand)...

Guinness World Records Acquired.
February 15, 2008... LONDON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- HIT Entertainment Limited and The Jim Pattison Group today announced that Jim Pattison Entertainment Ltd., a subsidiary of the Group, has acquired Guinness World Records from HIT Entertainment. Details of the...

Orbitz Worldwide Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with Marriott International, Inc.
February 15, 2008... CHICAGO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbitz Worldwide , a leading global online travel company, today announced a strategic long term partnership with Marriott International, Inc. for distribution of Marriott International guest rooms...

Comtech Group, Inc. to Present at Roth Capital Partners 2008 'OC' Conference on February 20th.
February 15, 2008... SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comtech Group, Inc. , a leading provider of customized design solutions for the technology manufacturing sector in China, today announced that Jeffrey Kang, Chairman and CEO will present at...

The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Record Third Quarter Results.
February 15, 2008... ORRVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The J. M. Smucker Company today announced results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2008, of its 2008 fiscal year. Results for the quarter and nine- month period ended January 31, 2008,...

Learning Takes Center Stage at My Urban Toddler.
February 15, 2008... The Learning Center offers over 20 classes for children and their caregivers this spring SALINE, Mich., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- My Urban Toddler's Learning Center has begun registering children and their parents for spring classes. The...

Stratos Announces 2007 Year-End Results.
February 15, 2008... BETHESDA, MD, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos Global Corporation, the world's trusted leader in delivering vital voice, data and IP communication services today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007. On...

Office Media Network Statement: Captivate Suit Without Merit.
February 15, 2008... Paul Simon, Managing Director and General Counsel CHICAGO, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Captivate Network's filing today of a patent infringement lawsuit, Office Media Network, Inc. ("OMN") intends to aggressively defend the use...

Video: Dwyane Wade Helps Gatorade Change The Game 'Off The Court' During NBA All Star Weekend with Launch of New Commercial for G2.
February 15, 2008... G2, the New Off-the-Field Hydrator from Gatorade, Provides Functional Lifestyle Option in PepsiCo's Unrivaled Hydration Portfolio CHICAGO, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the momentum of its Super Bowl XLII G2 ad with Derek Jeter, The...

West Coast Bank President and CEO Robert D. Sznewajs Will Present to Investors at Wunderlich Securities West Coast Community Bank Conference.
February 15, 2008... LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Robert D. Sznewajs, President & CEO of West Coast Bank, will speak to investors at the Wunderlich Securities West Coast Community Bank Conference in Chicago on Monday, February 25th, at 8:40...

A Message From the Chairman and CEO of ITEX Corporation.
February 15, 2008... BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITEX Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ITEX) , The Membership Trading Community(SM), a leading marketplace for cashless business transactions in North America, today released a letter from...

Alliance for Sound Energy Policy Praises Overwhelming Senate Vote.
February 15, 2008... Alliance Chairman Brian J. Moline Issued the Following Statement HAYS, Kan., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Alliance for Sound Energy Policy commends the Kansas Senate for its swift and decisive vote on legislation that will strengthen our...

More than $6 Million Raised During Two-Day Event to Support Research and Treatment for Childhood Cancer and Other Catastrophic Diseases.
February 15, 2008... Additional donations to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), the premier pediatric research and treatment center, can be made by visiting promesayesperanza.org MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 60,000 callers...

Cambrex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Results.
February 15, 2008... EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cambrex Corporation reports fourth quarter and full-year 2007 results for the period ended December 31, 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000613/CAMBREXLOGO )...

IDS Group, Inc. Announces Proposed Initial Public Offering.
February 15, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- IDS Group, Inc. (http://www.idsgrp.com/), a portfolio company of SV Investment Partners, LLC, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating...

Lufkin Industries Announces 8.7% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.25 Per Share.
February 15, 2008... LUFKIN, Texas, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lufkin Industries, Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, a 8.7% increase from its last quarterly...

Abercrombie & Fitch Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year-End Results;.
February 15, 2008... Fourth Quarter Net Income Increases to $216.8 Million; Fourth Quarter Net Income Per Diluted Share Increases to $2.40; Fiscal 2007 Net Income Increases 13% to $475.7 Million; Fiscal 2007 Net Income Per Diluted Share Increases 13% to...

Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. CEO Interviewed on CEOcast.com.
February 15, 2008... COVINGTON, Ky., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VLYF) President and CEO Louis J. Brothers was interviewed Tuesday, February 12, 2008 by investor resource CEOcast.com and is...

Podcast Alert: PR Newswire Entertainment Roundup.
February 15, 2008... SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- A weekly audio roundup of top Entertainment industry releases transmitted by PR Newswire. This week's roundup includes stories on Ebert & Roeper's If We Picked The Winners Special, Blockbuster's Oscar...

Hong Kong's Wah Shing Toys Wins Toy Innovation 2008 Award.
February 15, 2008... Innovative Hydrogen-Powered Radio-Controlled Car Leads Green Toy Revolution HONG KONG, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Wah Shing Toys Co., Ltd. (Wah Shing), one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, today announced that its H2Go...

Alliance One International, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results.
February 15, 2008... MORRISVILLE, N.C., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliance One International, Inc. today announced improved results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007. Third Quarter Results For the third fiscal quarter ended...

Plexus Announces VP of Global Human Resources.
February 15, 2008... Joseph E. Mauthe Named VP of Global Human Resources NEENAH, Wis., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plexus Corp. today announced that Joseph E. Mauthe will assume the role of VP of Global Human Resources. Plexus Corp.'s Board of Directors...

Harbin Electric Chairman Elected as Deputy to the 11th National People's Congress.
February 15, 2008... HARBIN, China, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. (or "the Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a market leader in customized linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, automobile specialty micro-motors, and other...

Sky440, Inc. Obtains New Ticker Symbol SKYF.
February 15, 2008... ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sky440, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: SKYF) , announced today that it has begun trading under the new ticker symbol SKYF. The company formally changed its name from Firesky Media Corp., to...

Agnico-Eagle's gold reserves and resources at record levels; gold zones extended at Pinos Altos in Mexico and Kittila in Finland.
February 15, 2008... Stock Symbols: AEM (NYSE and TSX) (All dollar amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted and all units of measurement expressed in metric unless otherwise noted) TORONTO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Agnico-Eagle...

Post-Valentine's Day Divorce Lecture Featuring Chief Judge Michael Stuttley, Judge Timothy Murphy and Divorce Attorney Timothy O'Grady.
February 15, 2008... CHICAGO, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood (ICRF) is hosting a lecture and symposium with community leaders and representatives from state and social service agencies on significant family law issues. The...

Domtar Corporation reports preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 results.
February 15, 2008... TICKER SYMBOL UFS (NYSE, TSX) Company surpasses first year synergy target - Free Cash Flow amounted to $131 million in the fourth quarter, $490 million for the year - Synergies of $130 million run-rate at the end of the year - Price...

Americans Split on Prenuptial Agreements, According to New Thomson West Poll.
February 15, 2008... Eighty percent of Americans willing to at least consider prenups EAGAN, Minn., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Would you sign a prenuptial agreement before you say, "I do"? A new survey by Thomson West, a leading legal information solutions...

Intra-Cellular Therapies Presents Data on Its Schizophrenia and Cognition in Schizophrenia Programs at the 14th Biennial Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorders.
February 15, 2008... NEW YORK, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (ITI), announced the presentation of preclinical data on ITI-007, its first-in-class dual 5HT2A receptor antagonist/dopamine receptor phosphoprotein modulator (DPPM) for the...

BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces Women of Power Legacy Award Winners.
February 15, 2008... Ruby Dee, Ann Fudge, Nikki Giovanni, and Dorothy Height Recognized as Career Trailblazers PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Four legendary African American women were honored by BLACK ENTERPRISE at the 2008 Women of Power...

TOP Ships Favorably Resolves Class Action Litigation.
February 15, 2008... ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TOP Ships announced today that it is filing for the Court's approval a settlement agreement with lead plaintiffs in the securities class action lawsuit pending against the Company and certain...

OmniVision to Host Teleconference on Fiscal Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results.
February 15, 2008... SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , the world's largest supplier of CMOS image sensors, will release its fiscal third quarter 2008 earnings after the market close on Thursday, February 28, 2008....

Bookham Leads Telecom Pump Module Market with Half-a-Million Units Shipped.
February 15, 2008... 20 billion field hours achieved since introduction of technology in 1995 SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bookham, Inc. , has today announced the shipment of its 500,000th 980nm pump laser module to the telecoms...

Red Lobster Unveils Fresh Design in El Paso.
February 15, 2008... America's largest seafood restaurant opens new location featuring fresh design and decor EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Red Lobster will unveil its third El Paso restaurant, the first location in the city to showcase...

Hcareers.com Strengthens Local Market Candidate Reach Through RegionalHelpWanted.com Acquisition.
February 15, 2008... VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Hcareers.com, the leading hospitality industry online job board and career community, announced today the expansion of its reach to local regional candidates through the acquisition of...

PAGAS Mailing Services Changes Name to Saving Source Direct.
February 15, 2008... GREENVILLE, N.C., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- PAGAS Mailing Services announced today that it is changing its name to Saving Source Direct, effective immediately. The change will help users and customers quickly associate the company's name with...

Long-E International, Inc. Retains CCG Elite as Investor Relations Counsel.
February 15, 2008... SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Long-E International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LOGE), ("Long-E" or the Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electronic systems and components in China, announced today it has retained CCG...

China Automotive Systems Closes $35 Million Private Placement.
February 15, 2008... -- Lehman Brothers Joined as the Lead Investor - -- Net Proceeds Expected to Accelerate Acquisitions and Expand Production Capacity -- WUHAN, Hubei, China, Feb. 15...

China Agritech Inc. to Present at the Roth 20th OC Growth Stock Conference.
February 15, 2008... BEIJING, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Agritech, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CAGC) ("China Agritech"), one of the largest liquid fertilizer manufacturers in China, announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yu Chang,...

China Precision Steel Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results.
February 15, 2008... SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Precision Steel , a niche precision steel processing company principally engaged in producing and selling high precision cold-rolled steel products, announced today its results for the...

Sinoenergy Corporation Announces First Quarter 2008 Results.
February 15, 2008... BEIJING, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinoenergy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SNEN) ("Sinoenergy" or the "Company"), a manufacturer of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle and gas station equipment and a designer, developer and...

Pinnacle Entertainment to Present at Deutsche Bank Small & Mid Cap Growth Conference.
February 15, 2008... LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment management will present today at the Deutsche Bank Small & Mid Cap Growth Conference in Naples, Florida. A copy of the presentation is accessible at the Investor Relations...

Delta Petroleum Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Investor Conference Call for February 28, 2008.
February 15, 2008... DENVER, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Petroleum Corporation ; an independent energy exploration and development company, today announced that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 12:00 noon...

Countrywide Reports January 2008 Operational Results.
February 15, 2008... CALABASAS, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Countrywide Financial Corporation released operational data for the month ended January 31, 2008. A summary of the Company's key operating statistics is included below: -- Average...

Indevus Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on PRO 2000 Program.
February 15, 2008... LEXINGTON, Mass., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that they have been advised by the United Kingdom's Medical Research Council (MRC) that after review of data from the Phase III clinical trial...

Suncor Energy to present at the CIBC Whistler Institutional Investor Conference.
February 15, 2008... CALGARY, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- John Rogers, vice president, investor relations of Suncor Energy Inc. will present at the CIBC Whistler Institutional Investor Conference on Thursday, February 21 at 8 a.m. Pacific time. To...

Benchmark Capital Adds Four Technology Executives.
February 15, 2008... Rob Bearden, Dan Finnigan, Lewis Cirne Named Entrepreneurs in Residence; Keith Krach Appointed CEO in Residence MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Capital, a leading early-stage high-technology venture capital firm,...

Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive First-line Phase 1 Safety and Efficacy Data With Picoplatin in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients.
February 15, 2008... - Poster Presented at ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Satellite Symposium - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, today announced that it...

Morrisons Selects Oracle(R) to Create Core Retail Platform to Support Future Growth and Performance.
February 15, 2008... UK's Fourth Largest Supermarket Group to use Oracle to Enhance the Customer Experience Through Business Transformation REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morrisons, the UK's fourth largest supermarket group, has...

Eidos Brings Death to Wii(TM) With Death Jr.: Root of Evil.
February 15, 2008... DJ, Pandora and friends return in their console debut with humorous and quirky single player and co-op experience REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of...

Deadline to Apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans is March 25.
February 15, 2008... ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses located in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Putnam, Suwannee and Union counties in the state of...

Diana Shipping Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2007.
February 15, 2008... DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND OF 60 CENTS PER SHARE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diana Shipping Inc. , a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today reported net...

DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals Helps Restore Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino Post-fire.
February 15, 2008... Restoration efforts contributed to swift re-opening date of February 15 LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- DUCTZ National Service Team, an affiliate of DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals, was called in to action for the immediate restoration...

ITW Reports 15.8 Percent Growth in Operating Revenues for Three Months Ended January 31, 2008.
February 15, 2008... GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 15.8 percent for the three months ended January 31, 2008. Growth in revenues was primarily due to contributions from...

agami Systems Raises $45 Million in Series C Financing.
February 15, 2008... Advanced Equities, Inc. Leads Funding Round; New Funds to Expand Sales and Marketing SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- agami Systems, Inc., an industry leader in delivering enterprise-class unified storage systems with live file...

Hillenbrand Announces Mailing of Proxy Regarding Changing of Company Name in Conjunction with Planned Separation.
February 15, 2008... Name change will keep Hillenbrand name as part of new parent company for Batesville Casket Company Stand alone medical technology company will emerge as Hill-Rom Holdings doing business under well-known Hill-Rom brand BATESVILLE, Ind.,...

IntercontinentalExchange Sets Date for 2008 Annual Stockholders' Meeting.
February 15, 2008... ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. , a leading operator of global exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, will hold its annual meeting of stockholders at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at...

McGraw Wentworth Launches Survey to Benchmark Employee Benefit Trends in Michigan.
February 15, 2008... Survey will show what top-performing organizations are doing to hold the line on health care cost increases. 500 employers expected to participate. TROY and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts predict health care costs...

Asian Financial Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results.
February 15, 2008... BEIJING, Feb. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Asian Financial, Inc. ("Asian Financial", "Company"), a leading provider of offset printing equipment and solutions in China through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Duoyuan Digital Printing...

Does Your Business Suffer From Short-Termism?
February 15, 2008... The latest Peppers and Rogers business book, RULES TO BREAK & LAWS TO FOLLOW: HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN BEAT THE CRISIS OF SHORT-TERMISM, is now available MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1993 Don Peppers and Martha Rogers, Ph.D.,...