PR Newswire articles from July 25 2008

PR Newswire archives from July 25 2008

Tommy Hilfiger Named #1 Designer and #16 Brand in Women's Wear Daily Annual 'WWD 100' List.
July 25, 2008... NEW YORK, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Tommy Hilfiger, one of the world's most recognized premium lifestyle brands, was recently included in Women's Wear Daily's (WWD) annual "WWD 100" issue. The "WWD 100" list names the top 100 brands female...

Oracle Names Bruce R. Chizen To Board Of Directors.
July 25, 2008... REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- * Bruce R. Chizen, former Chief Executive Officer of Adobe Systems Incorporated, will join Oracle's Board of Directors. * Mr. Chizen will become Oracle's thirteenth board member,...

GEO Announces the Sale of Its Participation in Hipotecaria Su Casita.
July 25, 2008... MEXICO CITY, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporacion GEO S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GEOB / ADR Level I CUSIP: 21986V204 / Latibex: XGEO), GEO, one of Mexico's leading low-income housing developers, has announced the sale of its 6.94% stake in...

Grupo Iusacell Announces 12% Nominal EBITDA Growth to Ps.460 Million in 2Q08.
July 25, 2008... - Net Revenue Increased 9% in the Quarter in Nominal Terms - - Growth of New Mobile Broadband Users Doubles Thanks to Superior Technology - MEXICO CITY, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Iusacell, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: CEL;...

Havas: Record Organic Growth of +8.0% in H1 2008.
July 25, 2008... SURESNES, France, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "After record organic growth of 7.1% in 2007, Havas has sustained that trend in the first half of 2008. We are now preparing for a more fragile economic environment but our performance, which...

Cyrus Jilla Named as New CEO of Element Six.
July 25, 2008... ASCOT, England, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Element Six SA, an independently managed joint venture between De Beers SA (majority shareholder) and Umicore SA, today announced that Christian Hultner, the CEO of Element Six, will leave...

Book Hotel Rooms Direct and Save?
July 25, 2008... SYDNEY, Australia, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Book direct and save, best available internet rate, best price guarantee, best rate publicly available, best online rate guarantee... these are words that hoteliers use on their hotel website to...

Foreclosure Activity Up 14 Percent in Second Quarter According to RealtyTrac(R) U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.
July 25, 2008... Activity Increases 121 Percent From Q2 2007 95 of 100 Largest Metro Areas Post Annual Increases IRVINE, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- RealtyTrac(R) (http://www.realtytrac.com/), the leading online marketplace for foreclosure...

OMC Asia Zone Cup Open 2008 at COSMOPROF ASIA 2008.
July 25, 2008... Hong Kong 12-13 November, 09:30-18:30 Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre HONG KONG, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- COSMOPROF ASIA is glad to announce that the OMC Asia Zone Cup Open 2008 will take place during...

CNA Surety Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results.
July 25, 2008... CHICAGO, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CNA Surety Corporation today reported net income for the second quarter of 2008 of $24.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to $21.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the same period...

Netflix Announces Q2 2008 Financial Results.
July 25, 2008... Subscribers - 8.4 million Revenue - $337.6 million GAAP Net Income - $26.6 million GAAP EPS - $0.42 per diluted share LOS GATOS, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netflix, Inc. today reported results for the second...

Hospital Expenditures for Physician On-Call Pay Rates Nearly Double.
July 25, 2008... SullivanCotter Releases Results of Fourth Annual Physician On-Call Pay Survey DETROIT, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. has published its fourth annual survey of physician on-call pay rates and practices, the...

Dataline Announces Participation in Operation Golden Phoenix.
July 25, 2008... Dataline is supporting the US Department of Defense and Federal Agencies in the execution of Operation Golden Phoenix. Operation Golden Phoenix is a four-day, multi-agency collaborative training event designed to assist federal, state and local...

Moog's Third Quarter EPS Increased 22%.
July 25, 2008... EAST AURORA, N.Y., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Moog Inc. announced today third quarter earnings of $31.1 million, or $.72 per share, an increase of 22% over $.59 per share a year ago. On a year-to-date basis, Moog's earnings per share...

Get the REAL SCOOP on South American Agriculture with an 'Ag-Venture' Tour with Bob Thomas.
July 25, 2008... UNION, Ontario, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Let Farmer / Writer Bob Thomas guide your "Ag-Venture" Tour to South American places most tourists never see: Brazil / Argentina (January 31 - February 17, 2009) Add-On Uruguay (February 17 -...

NASCAR(R) Driver Kyle Busch Scores Another First - His Face on M&M'S(R) Chocolate Candies.
July 25, 2008... New MY M&M'S(R) Kyle Busch Blend Features Busch's Face, Autograph, Number and Encouraging Message; Promotion Will Support Kyle Busch Foundation HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Direct Inc., a division of Mars Snackfood US,...

Cochlear Announces Milestone in Hearing Restoration With 120,000 Nucleus(R) Cochlear Implants.
July 25, 2008... New York Resident Expected To Regain Hearing in Both Ears for the First Time in Over 40 Years DENVER, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear, the world's leader in advanced hearing technologies, today announced a landmark milestone when Dr....

Arch Coal, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.
July 25, 2008... Earnings per share increase 200% from prior-year quarter; Company earns record EBITDA of $240.9 million; Raises full year 2008 guidance range ST. LOUIS, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arch Coal, Inc. today reported net income...

AT&T Enhances Wireless Network for Hampton Roads Customers.
July 25, 2008... Network Upgrade Part of Nearly $100 Million Planned Virginia Investment RICHMOND, Va., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. is supporting its continued commitment to Hampton Roads with the largest wireless network investment in...

With Jetiquette(TM), 'The Sky Steward(R)' Makes Travel Industry Training More Civilized.
July 25, 2008... CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Gailen David, The Sky Steward(R), is able to transform even the surliest employees into stars of customer service. In fact, he shares his own journey from a rude employee to a customer service icon....

Erik DeSando, CEO of BE. Productions to Judge 12th Annual World Championship of Performing Arts.
July 25, 2008... Executive Producer of BE. Productions' 'Say What' and 'Kids Unlimited' and Former Talent Agency President Lends Discerning Eye to WCOPA LOS ANGELES, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Erik DeSando, Former President of Identity Talent Agency, and...

DEI Holdings Announces Date of Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call.
July 25, 2008... VISTA, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DEI Holdings, Inc. announced today that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 after the market close on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. The Company also announced...

Borders(R) to Open New Concept Store at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila, Wash.
July 25, 2008... Breakthrough Retail Concept Store Opens to the Public July 25; Grand Opening Weekend August 1 - 3 ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Borders made national headlines in February when it launched its first-ever concept...

It Takes Two! Pampers(R) Partners With 'The Twin Set Moms,' Authors of a New Book, to Help Moms of Multiples Share, Survive and Thrive.
July 25, 2008... Pampers Will Provide Special Offers and Unique Online Content Aimed at Moms of Twins CINCINNATI, July 25, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- There are many resources for new parents who have questions about their babies or want advice and tips from...

China TransInfo Technology Corp. Approved to List on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
July 25, 2008... BEIJING, July 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China TransInfo Technology Corp., (BULLETIN BOARD: CTFO) , ("China TransInfo" or "the Company"), a leading provider of public transportation information systems technology and comprehensive...

CCID Consulting Analyzes Characteristics of 2008 China Flash Disk Market.
July 25, 2008... BEIJING, July 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235), recently analyzed...

Watson Launches Omeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, 40MG.
July 25, 2008... - 180-Days of Marketing Exclusivity Begins - CORONA, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that its subsidiary has commenced commercial shipment...

American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results.
July 25, 2008... DETROIT, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2008. Second Quarter 2008 results --...

First Financial Holdings, Inc. Announces Declaration of Dividend.
July 25, 2008... CHARLESTON, S.C., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Financial Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25-1/2 cents per share. The dividend is payable August 22, 2008,...

Wendy's International, Inc. Announces 122nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend.
July 25, 2008... DUBLIN, Ohio, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wendy's International, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable August 18 to shareholders of record as of August 4, 2008....

Jury Award to Englewood Company to Total More Than $1 Million for Breach of Fiduciary Duties in Shareholder Class Action Case.
July 25, 2008... ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- An Arapahoe County District Court jury awarded an Englewood-based public company what will likely amount to more than $1 million in damages in the class action dispute between the minority shareholders...

Verizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site in Marion County, Ohio.
July 25, 2008... MARION, Ohio, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell site in Marion County that improves its network between Marion and Waldo along portions of State Route 23...

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports on the Announcement of Aerocalifornia's Suspension.
July 25, 2008... GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (the "Company" or "GAP") today made an announcement to the market regarding Aerocalifornia's operations at GAP's...

ev3 Inc. Announces Revised Date for 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call.
July 25, 2008... PLYMOUTH, Minn., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ev3 Inc. today announced a revised date to report its 2008 second quarter and year-to-date financial results. ev3 will now report its 2008 second quarter and year-to-date financial results...

Torrid, the Destination for Women's Fashion in Sizes 12+, Continues the Search for the Next Fresh Face.
July 25, 2008... CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- What: Plus size model search Who: Torrid, the destination for fashion in sizes 12+, offers plus size divas nationwide the opportunity to submit their photo for entry in...

IDEXX Laboratories Announces Second Quarter Results.
July 25, 2008... WESTBROOK, Maine, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. , today reported that revenue for the second quarter of 2008 increased 18% to $280.6 million from $237.0 million for the second quarter of 2007. Diluted earnings per...

NBTY Reports Third Quarter Results.
July 25, 2008... RONKONKOMA, N.Y., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NBTY, Inc. (http://www.nbty.com/), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced results for the fiscal third quarter and first nine months ended June...

Verizon Wireless to Host PDA and Smartphone Workshops at Staten Island Communications Store.
July 25, 2008... '20 Things a PDA Can Do For You' Teaches Customers Productive New Wireless Applications; Workshop Offered on August 8 ORANGEBURG, N.Y., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask anyone what they need more of and the answer will most likely be 'time.'...

Sierra Pacific Resources Reports Second Quarter 2008 Earnings.
July 25, 2008... LAS VEGAS, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Pacific Resources today announced consolidated net income applicable to common stock of $36.1 million, or 15 cents per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared with net income...

Caraustar Announces Sale of Membership Interest in Premier Boxboard LLC to Temple-Inland.
July 25, 2008... First Step in Plan to Refinance 7.375% Senior Notes ATLANTA, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Caraustar Industries, Inc. today announced that it has sold its fifty percent membership interest in Premier Boxboard LLC (PBL), to its joint...

Tennessee Biofuels project Boosts Knoxville's Innovation Valley.
July 25, 2008... KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Innovation Valley economic development area in and around Knoxville, Tennessee, has its sights set high -- and may have just pulled into the lead -- in the race to develop marketable biofuels from...

URAC's Awards for Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection will Spotlight Innovative Quality Efforts.
July 25, 2008... Call for entries invites submissions from health information/decision support, health management, health plans, health networks, pharmacy quality management and workers' compensation companies WASHINGTON, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- URAC, the...

Labor Actions Widen - ILWU Slowdown Spreads North; Actions Now At Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.
July 25, 2008... Disruption Enters Third Week; Threatens Commerce and Labor Negotiations SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing disruptive labor actions by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) at the ports of Los Angeles and...

Photos: This Summer Stephen King's 'N.' is Coming to a Small Screen Near You.
July 25, 2008... - Publisher Scribner and Simon & Schuster Digital Team Up with Marvel Entertainment and CBS Mobile to Deliver A Previously Unpublished Stephen King Short Story In Unprecedented Graphic, Digital Entertainment Format - Series May Also Be...

T. Rowe Price Group Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.
July 25, 2008... BALTIMORE, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. today reported its second quarter 2008 results, including net revenues of nearly $587 million, net income of $162 million, and diluted earnings per share of $.60, an...

Beyond Social Networking, Ultimate Lifestyle Management Site Netkot.com Is Here!
July 25, 2008... WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- After several years in the works, the next-generation multi-tasking Lifestyle Management System is here and available. Netkot.com gives you more than social, business and group networking with many...

Black & Decker Reports $1.58 Earnings Per Share for Second Quarter 2008; Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend.
July 25, 2008... TOWSON, Md., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Black & Decker Corporation today announced that net earnings for the second quarter of 2008 were $96.7 million or $1.58 per diluted share, versus $118.0 million or $1.75 per diluted share for...

A 'Caring' Website for Baby Boomers and Elderly Launched.
July 25, 2008... The Internet, perceived by some as a panacea, begins to come into its own and start benefiting humanity via LiveOnNetwork.com LOS ANGELES, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- With the launch of LiveOnNetwork.com, the Baby Boomers and the elderly, who...

CNA Surety Corporation to Release 2nd Quarter Earnings and Host Conference Call on July 25, 2008.
July 25, 2008... CHICAGO, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CNA Surety Corporation ("CNA Surety") will release its second quarter earnings on Friday, July 25, 2008. The news release will be available on CNA Surety's website at http://www.cnasurety.com/. A...

Webcast Alert: Active Power Announces Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call.
July 25, 2008... AUSTIN, Texas, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Active Power, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: Active Power, Inc. Webcast When: July 25, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) Where: ...

BIO-key(R) Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule.
July 25, 2008... WALL, N.J., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BIO-key International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BKYI) today announced plans to release second quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, July 28, 2008 before the market opens. In conjunction with...

Arbor Realty Trust Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Date.
July 25, 2008... UNIONDALE, N.Y., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. , a real estate investment trust focused on the business of investing in real estate related bridge and mezzanine loans, preferred and direct equity investments,...

Research Report Titled: Geeks On Call Lands Sam's Club -- Issued by Emerging Growth Research on Showcase Technology Stock, Geeks On Call Holdings (OTC Bulletin Board: GOCH), Raising Six-Month Price Target from $2.00 to $3.00.
July 25, 2008... POINT ROBERTS, Wash. and DELTA, British Columbia, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Investorideas.com and Techsectorstocks.com, a Technology Stocks Investor Portal within Investorideas.com, announce the availability of an updated research...

Point Blank Solutions Files Motion to Postpone the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
July 25, 2008... POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Point Blank Solutions, Inc. ("PBSI", Pink Sheets: PBSO), a leader in the field of protective body armor, today announced that the Company has applied to the Delaware Court of Chancery...

Compartamos Banco Reports 2Q08 Results.
July 25, 2008... MEXICO CITY, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Banco Compartamos, S.A. I.B.M. ("Compartamos" or "the Bank") (BMV: COMPART), the leading Mexican microfinance bank, today announced its non-audited financial results for the second quarter and...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended June 30, 2008.
July 25, 2008... TOKYO, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2008. First Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal...

CRAZY, an Award-Winning Film Inspired by the Life of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, is an Official Selection at Cape Cod, MA's Woods Hole Film Festival, Screening Saturday, August 2, 9PM.
July 25, 2008... Waylon Payne (Walk The Line) and Ali Larter (Heroes) Star, and Film is Drawing Major Festival Awards Including Four for Best Feature and One Each for Best Screenplay and Best Actor LOS ANGELES, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- CRAZY, an independent...

[video] Ed Braniff, CEO of Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. Discusses His Recent Executive Appointment in Exclusive Interview on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show.
July 25, 2008... POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , the sole owner of the Battery Brain line of vehicle accessory products, today announced that the company's acting CEO, Edward...

[video] Paul Egan, CEO of FreeStar Technology Corp., Discusses New Agreement With Chinese Credit Card Company in Exclusive Interview on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show.
July 25, 2008... SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FreeStar Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: FSRT) , an international card payment processing and technology company, today announced that the company's CEO, Paul Egan, is...

[video] Jeff Hoffman, President and CEO of uBid.com Holdings, Inc. Discusses RedTag.com in Exclusive Interview on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show.
July 25, 2008... CHICAGO, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- uBid.com Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: UBHI) , a leading asset recovery solutions company for the world's most trusted brands, today announced that the company's President & CEO, Jeff Hoffman is...

China Medical Technologies Adjusts Conversion Rate of Convertible Notes.
July 25, 2008... BEIJING, July 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") , a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced in-vitro diagnostic products and high intensity...

Lance, Inc. Reports Results for Second Quarter 2008.
July 25, 2008... - Reports 2008 quarterly net revenue of $214 million, an 8.4% increase over second quarter 2007, and 6.6% excluding acquisitions - Reports 2008 quarterly earnings per diluted share of $0.09; impacted by ingredient and energy cost pressures...

M/I Homes, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Webcast.
July 25, 2008... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M/I Homes, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: M/I Homes, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Webcast When: July 31, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. Eastern Where:...

Brookstone Announces Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2008 Financial Results.
July 25, 2008... MERRIMACK, N.H., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative product development company and specialty lifestyle retailer Brookstone, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2008. For the 13-week period ended...

Beckman Coulter Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results.
July 25, 2008... Revenue Increases 15.7% ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beckman Coulter, Inc. , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing, announced...

PopCap to Bring All New 'Seek-and-Solve' Puzzle Games to the Nintendo DS(R) With Amazing Adventures The Forgotten Ruins(TM) and Mystery P.I.(TM) - Portrait of a Thief.
July 25, 2008... Leading Casual Games Company Adds to Growing Line-Up of DS Titles; Peggle(TM) Also Slated for '08 Delivery SEATTLE, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games Inc., the leading developer and publisher of casual video games, today announced it is...

PopCap's Mega-Hit Peggle(TM) Coming to Nintendo DS(R) This Winter.
July 25, 2008... Q Entertainment Tapped to Adapt Top Casual Game of 2007 for Nintendo's Market-Leading Handheld SEATTLE, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games Inc., the leading developer and publisher of casual video games, today announced that later this...

LDK Signs Contract to Purchase JYT Furnaces.
July 25, 2008... XINYU CITY, China and SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LDK Solar Co., Ltd ("LDK Solar"; NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, announced today that it has signed a contract to purchase...

Cabot Oil & Gas Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call.
July 25, 2008... HOUSTON, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas will release its second quarter 2008 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 24, 2008. A conference call with investors, analysts and other interested parties is...

AT&T Announces $400 Million Planned Investment to Bring New Technology to Consumers in Alabama.
July 25, 2008... BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. announced plans to invest approximately $400 million over the next several years in fiber network upgrades, further broadband deployment and Internet-based technologies to bring new...

Notice of MIGENIX General Meeting of Shareholders.
July 25, 2008... VANCOUVER and SAN DIEGO, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIGENIX Inc. (TSX: MGI; OTC: MGIFF), a clinical-stage developer of drugs for infectious diseases, advises that the directors of MIGENIX Inc. have called a general meeting of...

China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. Subsidiary Yinquan Technology will Host CIO Seminar.
July 25, 2008... JINAN, Shandong, China, July 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jinan Yinquan Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China VoIP & Digital Telecom Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CVDT) , will jointly host the Shandong Enterprises CIO Net...

Spartech Announces Resignation of Its General Counsel.
July 25, 2008... ST. LOUIS, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartech Corporation a leading producer of plastics materials and packaging announced today that Jeffrey D. Fisher, its Senior Vice President, General Counsel resigned effective today to pursue...

Noble Investment Group Announces Leadership Team for the New Aloft Charlotte Uptown.
July 25, 2008... Hotel Unveils Pre-Opening Website and Hotel Blog ATLANTA, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Privately held Noble Investment Group ("Noble"), a leading sponsor of private equity real estate funds and an integrated lodging and hospitality operating...

Federal Signal Corporation Announces Second Quarter Earnings of $.17 Per Share From Continuing Operations.
July 25, 2008... - Q2 Highlights - - Orders up 9% to $261 million; backlog rises to $375 million - Net sales of $254 million, up 5% from the prior year - Debt reduced by $108 million due to asset sales and strong operating cash flow - Loss on...

Navarre Corporation Announces the Nomination of Kathleen P. Iverson for Election to Its Board of Directors.
July 25, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Navarre Corporation a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia software products, today announced that Kathleen P. Iverson has been nominated to stand...

Elekta Family of Companies to Highlight Cancer Treatment Solutions at 2008 AAPM Annual Meeting.
July 25, 2008... HOUSTON, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elekta Family of Companies will showcase their unique line of cancer treatment solutions at the 2008 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting, demonstrating how the joint forces...

AEP Schedules Live Webcast of Quarterly Earnings Call.
July 25, 2008... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Electric Power has scheduled its quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts for 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at...

Hiland Announces Quarterly Distribution Declarations.
July 25, 2008... ENID, Okla., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hiland companies, Hiland Partners, LP and Hiland Holdings GP, LP today announced the following quarterly distribution declarations. Hiland Partners, LP The Board of Directors of...

Raytheon Demonstrates Third Generation Infrared Technology.
July 25, 2008... McKINNEY, Texas, July 25, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company demonstrated its third generation infrared sensor technology to the Army last month at the Network Centric Systems production facility in McKinney. The demonstration...

Fannie Mae Redemption.
July 25, 2008... WASHINGTON, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal...

Ounce Labs Sponsors 'The Right Tools for the Job: Technologies for Addressing PCI DSS' Webcast.
July 25, 2008... WALTHAM, Mass., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- What: Ounce Labs, the industry leader in enterprise security source code analysis, is sponsoring a webcast titled 'The right tools for the job: Technologies for...

Verizon Communications to Report Earnings on July 28.
July 25, 2008... NEW YORK, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Communications Inc. will report second-quarter 2008 earnings on Monday, July 28. Doreen Toben, Verizon executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Denny Strigl, Verizon president and...

What Started Off as a Joke, Became the World's Largest Internet Challenge.
July 25, 2008... MELBOURNE, Australia, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- After reading about a challenge to write a complete novel in 30 days, a Melbourne entrepreneur, (as a joke) decided to apply the same idea to his love of the Internet... and accidentally started...