PR Newswire articles from October 18 2007

PR Newswire archives from October 18 2007

Trident Microsystems, Inc. Announces First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008 Conference Call.
October 18, 2007... SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trident Microsystems, Inc. , a leader in high-performance semiconductor system solutions for the multimedia and digital television markets will hold a conference call for interested...

PG&E Offers Earthquake Preparedness Tips on 18th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake.
October 18, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eighteen years ago today, the Loma Prieta earthquake violently shook the greater Bay Area, destroying homes, toppling freeways and disrupting life. Since that day, Pacific Gas and Electric...

EQO Brings Mobile Internet Phone Application to Symbian Smartphones.
October 18, 2007... New Symbian Platinum Partner Provides Free Software for Symbian Smartphones, Offering VoIP Calls, Text Messages and Instant Messaging LONDON, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Symbian Smartphone Show -- EQO Communications today announced plans...

Allegiant Travel Company Elects Andrew Levy CFO.
October 18, 2007... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allegiant Travel Company today announced that Andrew C. Levy, managing director of planning, has been elected to the post of chief financial officer by the board of directors, effective...

Independent documentary film Torn from the Flag, about the fall of communism and the significant global effects of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, is 4 weeks from its World Premiere at the AFI Film Fest.
October 18, 2007... HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent filmmaker Klaudia Kovacs, in collaboration with Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC, and multi-award-winning cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs, ASC, has made a sociopolitical...

Los Angeles Youth Orchestra to Premiere at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
October 18, 2007... LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra will perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall November 11 at 12:00 noon as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Youth Orchestra Partners Program. The orchestra, conducted by...

Volcano Corporation Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering.
October 18, 2007... SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Volcano Corporation announced today the pricing of its public offering of 7,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $16.25 per share. All of the shares are being offered by Volcano. Volcano...

Your Tree is in Your Inbox: TreeGreetings' Holiday Greeting Cards Have a Unique Eco-twist.
October 18, 2007... - Greetings card pioneer delivers Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, and Kwanzaa e-cards with a conscience - FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, time-challenged holiday shoppers can for the first time send festive...

This Holiday Gift Idea Takes the Pressure Out of Shopping for the Outdoor Enthusiast.
October 18, 2007... New Nomad(TM) portable, pressurized water sprayer is the perfect gift for the man who has everything CLEVELAND, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- If your holiday gift list includes a man who has everything or an outdoor enthusiast, you'll want...

Rio Tinto receives all regulatory approvals for the Alcan Offer.
October 18, 2007... MONTREAL, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- All regulatory approvals required for the global closing of the proposed acquisition of Alcan by a subsidiary of Rio Tinto have now been received. The Offer is scheduled to expire at 6:00 p.m....

Lumenis Ltd. Announces Appointment of Corporate Vice President, Business Development in support of the company's long-term growth strategy.
October 18, 2007... Gideon Sturlesi has been named new Corporate Vice President, Business Development to spearhead global business activities. Lumenis reaffirms its commitment to growing its business and moving forward strongly on many strategic fronts ...

AU Optronics Unveils In-Cell Multi-Touch Panel Technologies and a 0.69mm Ultra-Thin Mobile Device Panel.
October 18, 2007... Human-interface and System-integrated Devices Become the New Trend for Mobile Display Technologies HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today unveiled...

Holiday II Feature Package.
October 18, 2007... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with holiday issues and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial...

Go 'Green', Get Unusual Gifts, and Donate to Charity at the Same Time.
October 18, 2007... AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A new fundraising company, called Greenraising, has launched a website where shoppers can find interesting and unusual gifts that are all eco-friendly and fairly traded. In addition, every visitor...

Make a Toast, Not a Scene: Five Tips for the Holiday Office Party.
October 18, 2007... The Cure Provides Relief for Hangovers and Holiday Party Faux Pas DENVER, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season brings a string of parties and celebrations, the trickiest being the office holiday party, where professionals walk the...

Pooch Ranks High on Holiday Shopping List.
October 18, 2007... KENNESAW, Ga., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- As shoppers add pets to their growing list of gift recipients, the most celebrated will join the likes of Tinkerbell Hilton and Honeychild Richie with owners avoiding the hectic holiday hassles and...

Procter & Gamble Products Help Raise Funds, Awareness in Fight Against Childhood Cancer.
October 18, 2007... Consumer purchases of popular household products at Target stores to help raise funds for childhood cancer MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly 50 years St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has been dedicated to finding...

XTend Medical (XDMC) Adds New Bluetooth(R) Telemedicine Products From A&D Medical.
October 18, 2007... Bluetooth(R) Wireless Blood Pressure Cuff and Weight Scale Added to Our Telemedicine Product Line SUN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XTend Medical Corporation (Pink Sheets: XMDC) announced the company has added two new...

Tech-Travel Gifts for Road Warriors, Students and Other Gadget Lovers.
October 18, 2007... ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- For road warriors, students and anyone else who needs to protect their laptop computer, the bag or backpack they use must be sturdy. But there's nothing that says they can't also look good at the same...

'Tis the Eco-Friendly Holiday Season: Eco-Bags Products Offer Green Gifts for the Entire Family.
October 18, 2007... - Leader in Reusable Bags Movement Offers 'Gradations' of Eco-Awareness for All - OSSINING, N.Y., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no surprise that the holiday season is an environmentalist's worse nightmare. But, there are a few simple ways...

Raven Maps - The Merging of Truth and Beauty.
October 18, 2007... This season, the world is awash in new gadgets for gifts. But one small Oregon company is offering a timeless, decidedly low-tech alternative: wall maps. MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Raven Maps & Images of Medford has been...

Forgotten Judaica Goes Live on the Internet - Beautiful Hand-Crafted Jewish Objects.
October 18, 2007... PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- ForgottenJudaica.com is the realization of Lisa Morrison Van Allsburg's passion and dedication to objects that are spiritually meaningful and beautiful. (Photos:...

AAR Selected by Textron Marine & Land for Logistics Support.
October 18, 2007... WOOD DALE, Ill., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AAR today announced that its Defense Systems & Logistics business unit has signed a one-year agreement with Textron Marine and Land to provide logistics and inventory management support...

AAR's Don Wetekam Inducted Into Shingo Prize Academy.
October 18, 2007... WOOD DALE, Ill., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Don Wetekam, President, AAR Aircraft Services - Oklahoma, has been inducted into the Shingo Prize Academy. The Shingo Prize Academy consists of individuals who have distinguished themselves...

Sharpcast Bolsters Management Team with Mobile and Web Industry Veterans.
October 18, 2007... Mobile Media Synchronization Company Taps Talent from Nokia, MobiTV and Walmart.com; Accomplished Board of Advisors Adds Further Expertise PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharpcast today announced the addition of three key new...

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Quarterly Earnings of $.54 Per Share.
October 18, 2007... Financial Highlights for the Quarter and First Nine Months of 2007: - Loans increased $93 million, or 5%, from December 31, 2006. - Total deposits (excluding brokered and national certificates of deposit) increased $156 million, or 17%,...

SocialMedia Networks Inc. Attracts $3.5M in Series A Funding Led By Charles River Ventures.
October 18, 2007... Social Media to Use Financing to Expand Its Advertising Network for Open Social Platforms MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- SocialMedia Networks, the leading provider of social platform services, today announced that it has...

STMicroelectronics Introduces Next-Generation Single-Chip Automotive Navigation Processor with Embedded GPS.
October 18, 2007... GENEVA, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , a world leader in automotive semiconductors, today introduced its new automotive-grade application processor with embedded GPS for navigation and telematics. The Cartesio processor...

Unity Bancorp Reports Third Quarter Earnings.
October 18, 2007... CLINTON, N.J., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unity Bancorp, Inc. , parent company of Unity Bank, reported net income of $1.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, compared to net income of $1.6...

Forget the 'Old' Stereotypes - New Survey Reveals that Baby Boomers Are Feeling More 'Young' and Active than Ever!
October 18, 2007... Nearly 50 Percent of Boomers Say They Are More Adventurous and Willing to Experiment Now Than When They Were in Their 20s - Boomers Can Stay On-the-Go with New ThermaCare(R) Arthritis HeatWraps - CINCINNATI, Oct. 18...

QLT announces Visudyne(R) sales for third quarter and provides Visudyne sales guidance for 2007.
October 18, 2007... VANCOUVER, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QLT Inc. (NASDAQ:QLTI; TSX:QLT) today reported that Novartis AG announced global sales of QLT's Visudyne(R) (verteporfin) product of US$48.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. This...

NetDimensions and Atlantic Link Limited Establish Affiliate Partnership.
October 18, 2007... HONG KONG, Oct. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetDimensions , a global provider of learning, knowledge and performance management systems, today announces the establishment of an Affiliate Agreement with Atlantic Link Limited, a provider...

OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-Engineered R Stent(TM) is Subject of Sessions on Innovation at TCT 2007.
October 18, 2007... Latest Randomized Clinical Trial Results of First Pro-Healing Stent Also Featured at Annual Symposium HONG KONG, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-engineered R stent(TM) is the subject of several sessions about...

China Sunergy Signs Sales Agreement With German Module Manufacturer aleo solar AG.
October 18, 2007... Under the Terms China Sunergy Will Supply at Least 30 MW of Solar Cells in 2008 NANJING, China, Oct. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Sunergy Co. Ltd. , a specialized solar cell manufacturer based...

Allegiant to Hold Live Webcast of Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results.
October 18, 2007... LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allegiant Travel Company will hold its third quarter 2007 financial results conference call Oct. 30, 2007. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available via the company's Investor...

The Best Man - Unfairly Maligned?
October 18, 2007... PERTH, Australia, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- It is a familiar scene at wedding receptions. A nervous Best Man, charged with Dutch courage, launches into an unsavoury joke in a rambling speech that has guests cringing and blushing. But new...

Radiant Announces Further Expansion of Airgroup Network with New Operations in Wichita, Kansas.
October 18, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radiant Logistics, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RLGT) , a domestic and international logistics services company, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Airgroup Corporation ("Airgroup") made...

Video: M&M'S(R) Chocolate Candies and Joey Fatone Start the Halloween Season With Frightful Fun at M&M'S World(R) in New York City.
October 18, 2007... Iconic Candy Brand Announces The Ultimate Treat - A Chance to Win A Million Dollars! HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Snackfood U.S. announced today that M&M'S(R) Chocolate Candies is kicking off the Halloween season with...

Valley National Bancorp Reports Net Income for Third Quarter.
October 18, 2007... WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valley National Bancorp ("Valley"), the holding company for Valley National Bank, announced today its nine months and third quarter results for 2007. Net income for the nine months ended...

Politics 2.0: Quantifying Internet Success.
October 18, 2007... LANSING, Mich., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Internet Consulting Corp. of Lansing, MI has been tracking the Internet performance of candidates in the 2008 Presidential election through a new model of online analysis: the Spartan Internet...

Netlist Sets Date for 2007 Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results Release and Conference Call.
October 18, 2007... IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netlist, Inc. announced today that it will report its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007, at 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 1, and...

Axiom Selected 'Great Place to Work' by Washingtonian Magazine.
October 18, 2007... FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiom Resource Management, Inc., has been selected as one of the greatest places to work in the Washington metropolitan area by Washingtonian magazine. The "Great Places to Work" issue hits newsstands...

Capitol Bancorp Reports Third Quarter Results.
October 18, 2007... 3rd QUARTER 2007 HIGHLIGHTS - Assets Reach Record $4.7 Billion - Loans Increase 24% Linked-Quarter, Annualized - 18% Growth in Deposits Year-Over-Year - Three Affiliate Bank Openings During the Quarter - Twelve De Novo...

Quanta Services Announces 2007 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule.
October 18, 2007... HOUSTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. announced today that it will release 2007 third quarter results on Thursday, November 8, 2007, before the market opens. In conjunction with the release, Quanta has scheduled a...

Continental Airlines Announces $241 Million Third Quarter Profit.
October 18, 2007... Operating income of $280 million is third quarter record; company accrues record profit sharing HOUSTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines today reported third quarter 2007 net income of $241 million ($2.15 diluted...

Marmion Industries Announces Change-Order Valued at Nearly $100,000 for Debakey Project.
October 18, 2007... Multiple Additional Work Releases Currently Pending Approval HOUSTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marmion Industries Corp (BULLETIN BOARD: MMIO) , (the "Company") -- an emerging manufacturer and modifier of heating, ventilation, and...

Syngenta Third Quarter Trading Statement 2007.
October 18, 2007... BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Third quarter sales increased by 21% to $1.7 billion; at constant exchange rates (CER) sales were 17% higher. For the first nine months sales rose 9% (CER) to $7.4 billion. In Crop...

SAP Announces Preliminary 2007 Third Quarter and Nine Months Results.
October 18, 2007... Company Reports Another Quarter of Strong Growth in Revenues from Software and Software Related Services Earnings Per Share Increased 13% WALLDORF, Germany, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced its preliminary...

United Technologies Corporation, Hanjin Group to Collaborate With Gale International on Sustainability Effort in Songdo International Business District.
October 18, 2007... UTC Chairman and CEO George David and Hanjin Chairman Yang-Ho Cho Tour South Korean City; Three Companies Explore Opportunities to Establish Songdo IBD as Model of Green Urbanism INCHEON, South Korea, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale...

eBags.com Uses Web 2.0 to Help Fight Breast Cancer.
October 18, 2007... Online Retailer Raises over $500,000 for Breast Cancer Research with Pick Pink Boutique and Social Media Community DENVER, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- eBags.com is a leader among online retailers as it embraces the power of Web 2.0 technology...

Virage Wins LogicaCMG's '2007 Partners in Innovation' Award.
October 18, 2007... CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc , a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that LogicaCMG, one of Europe's leading IT and business services...

WESCO International, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results: Record Sales, Operating Profit, Earnings Per Share and Free Cash Flow.
October 18, 2007... PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WESCO International, Inc. , a leading provider of electrical MRO products, construction materials, and advanced integrated supply procurement outsourcing services, today announced its 2007 third...

KVH Reports Third Quarter Results.
October 18, 2007... - Quarterly Revenue of $17.6 Million - Breakeven on an Earnings per Share Basis MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KVH Industries, Inc., today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30,...

Western Union and 104.1 KISS FM Ask Atlanta Area Residents to 'Pay It Forward' and Nominate Local Heroes for Recognition and Prizes.
October 18, 2007... - Western Union 'Pay It Forward' Hero Contest to Seek Out and Honor Local Heroes Who Make a Difference - ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While superstar athletes gain recognition for heroic feats on the playing field...

Gulf Western Petroleum Bushmill No. 1 Flow Tested at 310 MCFD.
October 18, 2007... HOUSTON, TX, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gulf Western Petroleum Corporation ("Gulf Western") (OTCBB: GWPC/Frankfurt: GER), is pleased to announce flow test results of the Bushmill No. 1 gas unit. The operator has advised Gulf Western...

PNC Reports Third Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.19 and Adjusted EPS of $1.37.
October 18, 2007... Adjusted EPS excludes costs of integration and BlackRock incentive shares Asset quality remains strong PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. today reported net income of $407 million, or...

NETC Announces a 71% Increase in Broadband Client Base in the 3Q07.
October 18, 2007... SAO PAULO, Brazil, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The pay TV subscriber base came to 2,402,000, up by 17% on the 3Q06's 2,050,000; the broadband subscriber base reached 1,288,000, up by 71% on the 3Q06's 751,000; and the voice subscriber...

The McGraw-Hill Companies Reports Third Quarter EPS of $1.34, a 26.4% Increase.
October 18, 2007... NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McGraw-Hill Companies today reported diluted earnings per share increased 26.4% to $1.34 in the third quarter compared to $1.06 for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share in 2006...

U.S. Oncology Initiates Complete Phase Ib Trial of Brostallicin Combination Therapy in Advanced Solid Tumors.
October 18, 2007... Onco-genomic guided trial design may increase probability of tumor response and accelerates drug development SEATTLE, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) (Nasdaq and MTAX: CTIC) and Systems Medicine, LLC (SM), a...

Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. 3Q 2007 Earnings Webcast.
October 18, 2007... NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When: 10/18/07 @ 9:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.sovereignbank.com/ under Investor Relations, News & Press, Conference Calls & Webcasts How: Live over...

Lilly and MacroGenics Announce Licensing and Collaboration Agreement.
October 18, 2007... Lilly to Acquire Phase III Molecule Teplizumab for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Companies to Collaborate on the Development of Autoimmune Disease Treatments ROCKVILLE, Md., and INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eli...

Lilly Delivers Strong Third-Quarter Results.
October 18, 2007... Q3 reported results include 19 percent sales growth and EPS of $.85 Q3 pro forma adjusted results include 13 percent sales growth and EPS of $.91 Full-year pro forma adjusted EPS guidance updated to $3.50 - $3.55, or $2.76 - $2.81...

Bank of America Third Quarter Earnings Per Share Decline 31% to 82 Cents.
October 18, 2007... Capital Markets Losses Offset Solid Revenue Growth in Most Businesses CHARLOTTE, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bank of America Corporation today reported third quarter net income declined 32 percent to $3.70 billion from $5.42 billion...

Lufkin Announces Doug Smith, Chairman and CEO, To Retire in March 2008.
October 18, 2007... Jay Glick, President, to Add Role of CEO Upon Smith's Retirement LUFKIN, Texas, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Lufkin Industries, Inc. today announced that Douglas V. Smith, Chief Executive Officer and...

SunTrust Reports Third Quarter 2007 Earnings.
October 18, 2007... Company Says Progress on Key Performance Initiatives Overshadowed by Earnings Impact of Challenging Market Conditions ATLANTA, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunTrust Banks, Inc. today reported net income available to common...

WallSt.net (www.wallst.net) Updates the Investment Community Through All-New Interviews With XMDC, POSS and TYPE.
October 18, 2007... NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 2, Paul Lisenby, Chairman and CEO of XTend Medical Corp. (Pink Sheets: XMDC) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include...

ProLogis to Develop 436,000 Square Feet for Volkswagen in Northern Germany.
October 18, 2007... AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis , the world's largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it will develop 436,000 square feet (40,500 square meters) in northern...

El Paso Electric Third Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Notification.
October 18, 2007... EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- El Paso Electric expects to release third quarter earnings on November 1, 2007. El Paso Electric will host a conference call about the Third Quarter Earnings Release: Date: ...

Isis Adds New Drug to Its Development Pipeline: ISIS 388626 Targeting SGLT2 for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.
October 18, 2007... CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has added a new diabetes drug targeting the sodium dependent glucose transporter type 2 (SGLT2) to its development pipeline. ISIS 388626,...

Provident Bankshares Announces Quarterly Earnings.
October 18, 2007... Quarter Reflects Record High Loan Levels and Marked Improvement in Cost Control BALTIMORE, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Provident Bankshares Corporation , the parent company of Provident Bank, reported $16.0 million in net income, or...

Baxter Reports Strong Third Quarter Sales and Earnings.
October 18, 2007... Company Raises Full-Year Outlook for Third Consecutive Quarter DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Baxter International Inc. today announced strong financial results for the period ended September 30, 2007 and raised its...

Earl and Mooch Go to the Races.
October 18, 2007... 'MUTTS' Team Up With MAZDASPEED to Support Shelter Animal Adoption Drivers Jeff Altenburg and Randy Pobst Visit SPCA of Monterey County MONTEREY, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fans of the popular comic strip "MUTTS" but...

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Universal's Latest DVD Originals(TM) 'The Scorpion King: Rise of The Akkadian' Roars to Life as Principal Photography Begins in South Africa.
October 18, 2007... Six-Time UFC Heavyweight Champ Randy Couture Stars in an All New, Action-Packed Adventure from Universal Studios Home Entertainment UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest entry in Universal's hugely successful DVD...

Ekahau Delivers Visitor Tracking Solution for Dubai Theme Park.
October 18, 2007... Ekahau RTLS With Wireless Tags to Ensure Safer Entertainment Experience for Theme Park Visitors HELSINKI, October 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Ekahau Inc., a leading provider of Wi-Fi based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), today announced that...

Global Sources Online 2.0 Launch Gives Buyers Comprehensive Search Results and Verified Suppliers.
October 18, 2007... New Offer Allows Unverified Export Suppliers to be Listed for Free HONG KONG, Oct. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources launched Global Sources Online 2.0 ( http://www.globalsources.com/ ), a next-generation B2B sourcing...

The PMI Group, Inc. Announces Housing, Mortgage and Credit Market Conditions to Adversely Affect Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results.
October 18, 2007... WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As a result of the continued weak housing and mortgage markets and associated dislocation in the credit derivative markets, The PMI Group, Inc. announced today that it expects to report a...

Nokia Reports Q3 2007 Net Sales of EUR 12.9 Billion and EPS of EUR 0.40.
October 18, 2007... Nokia (NYSE: NOK) Market Share Grows to an Estimated 39%; Total Device Operating Margin Up Sequentially HELSINKI, Finland, October 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The complete press release with tables is available at:...

The Bank of New York Mellon Reports Third Quarter Continuing EPS of $.56, Excluding Merger and Integration Expenses Continuing EPS of $.67.
October 18, 2007... Strong Revenue Momentum combined with Positive Operating Leverage Integration on track NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation reported third quarter income from continuing operations of $642...

Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 Wins PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award.
October 18, 2007... For the Second Consecutive Year Roxio's Flagship Digital Media Suite Earns Top Honors SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roxio(R), a division of Sonic Solutions(R) , the leader in digital media software, today...

Wyeth Reports Earnings Results for the 2007 Third Quarter and First Nine Months.
October 18, 2007... * 2007 Third Quarter Worldwide Net Revenue Increased 9% to $5.6 Billion and Reported Diluted Earnings per Share Decreased 1% to $0.84. Diluted Earnings per Share, Before Certain Significant Items, Increased 7% to $0.90 * 2007 First Nine...

Ormat Technologies, Inc. to Host Conference Call Announcing Third Quarter Earnings Results.
October 18, 2007... RENO, Nev., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. plans to announce its third quarter earnings results in a press release that will be issued on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. The Company has scheduled a conference call to...

SPX Launches New Automotive Diagnostic Tool for the Chinese Market.
October 18, 2007... Product Designed at Global Research and Development Center in Shanghai SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SPX Corporation today launched a new vehicle diagnostic product, the DT-500, designed specifically for the Chinese...

SPX Global CEO Visits China to Confirm Strong Commitment and Further Expansion in the Region.
October 18, 2007... SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Christopher J. Kearney, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of SPX Corporation visited Shanghai this week to express his company's strong commitment to China and its plans to...

Aspreva to be Acquired by Galenica For US$915 Million.
October 18, 2007... - All-Cash Transaction Valued at US$26.00 Per Share - VICTORIA, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ASPV; TSX: ASV) today announced that it has entered into a combination agreement with Galenica...