- Pretexting: A Significant Threat that Requires Immediate Action
Axentis, the leading provider of governance, risk and compliance management solutions, announced today the results of its pretexting survey of over 100 GRC professionals. - ABS-CBN: Focused on Improving Content and Better Service
ABS-CBN has always been one of the Filipinos’ biggest fans. From the programming to in-land projects, ABS-CBN has always shown a commitment to be of service to Filipinos worldwide.
Over the years, the network has solidified this thrust by understanding the entertainment, social, information and economic needs of the Filipino audience, resulting in improved content that highlights important values and celebrates the Filipino’s multi-faceted character. - Gehl Company to Present at the 2nd Annual Bear Stearns Commodities and Capital Goods Conference
Gehl Company (NASDAQ GSM: GEHL), a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of compact construction equipment, today announced that it will participate in the Bear Stearns 2nd Annual Commodities and Capital Goods Conference, which will be held at Bear Stearns World Headquarters in New York City from November 29 through November 30, 2006. - Custom Publishing Council Honors Penton Custom Media with Six Pearl Awards for Editorial and Design
Penton Custom Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc. (OTCBB:PTON), earned an astounding six Pearl Awards, including two coveted gold awards for its work on the American Red Cross’ commemorative 125th Anniversary publication. The awards, presented by the Custom Publishing Council (CPC), recognize the best of the best in editorial, design and strategy of custom print and electronic media, and have come to signify the measure of excellence in both B2C and B2B custom publishing. - Cardinal Financial Corporation Elects Dr. Alan G. Merten to Board of Directors
Cardinal Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CFNL) is pleased to announce that Dr. Alan G. Merten was elected to the Board of Directors on November 15, 2006. Dr. Merten is President of George Mason University. - San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Names Ron L. Wood President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP) yesterday named Ron L. Wood as president and CEO of the region’s leading economic development coalition effective Jan. 2, 2007.
Wood also announced his resignation as publisher of the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group, effective Jan. 1, 2007. - Jean-Claude Asscher to Retire as Chairman of the Board; Mark Floyd Elected as His Successor
Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC), a leading developer of high-performance network applications for next-generation fixed, mobile and packet networks, today announced that Jean-Claude Asscher has decided to retire, effective December 31, 2006, as Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a director of Tekelec, positions he has held since 1972. - ArQule Announces Departure of Board Member
ArQule, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQL) today announced the resignation of Tuan Ha-Ngoc, a director of the company, effective November 17, 2006. Mr. Ha-Ngoc is president and chief executive officer of AVEO Pharmaceuticals Inc. Because both ArQule and AVEO are engaged in oncology-focused drug discovery and development, Mr. Ha-Ngoc decided that it was an appropriate time for him to step down from the board of ArQule. - The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Fairfax, Virginia
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (Nasdaq:CAKE) today announced the opening of its 118th Cheesecake Factory restaurant at the Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, Virginia on November 20, 2006. The restaurant contains approximately 11,100 square feet and 300 seats. - Forest Resources Signs Contract for $42.5 Million Dollars
Forest Resources Management Corp. (PINKSHEETS: FTRM) announced today that its subsidiary Opus Management has signed a new two year contract for $42.5 million dollars with a major North American distributor. - Watsco to Present at Bear Stearns Second Annual Commodities and Capital Goods Conference
Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) today announced that Barry Logan, Senior Vice President, is scheduled to present at the Bear Stearns 2nd Annual Commodities and Capital Goods Conference on November 29, 2006 at 3:50 p.m. Eastern Time at the Bear Stearns Headquarters in New York City, New York. Internet users can listen to a live webcast of the conference call on the Investor Relations section of Watsco’s website at http://www.watsco.com. - Airgas to Acquire Linde’s Divested U.S. Bulk Gas Assets
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S. bulk gas business that Linde AG (LIN.DE) is required to divest after its acquisition of The BOC Group.
The bulk gas divestiture will comply with one of the conditions imposed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission when it approved Linde’s acquisition of BOC, which was completed on September 5, 2006. - Dynamotive Announces Board Appointments
Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation (OTCBB:DYMTF), a leader in biomass to liquid fuel technology, announced the expansion of its Board and Board appointments to its U.S. subsidiary, Dynamotive Corporation, as it ramps up operations in the U.S. market. - Williams Scotsman International, Inc. to Present at the CIBC World Markets 2nd Annual Mid
Williams Scotsman International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WLSC), a leading provider of modular space solutions, today announced that it will participate in the CIBC World Markets 2nd Annual Mid & Small Cap ‘Best Ideas’ Conference to be held November 28th – 29th 2006 in New York City, NY. Gerry Holthaus, Chairman, President and CEO, and Bob Singer, Executive Vice President and CFO will be presenting at the conference. - Hormel Foods Distributes Largest Profit Sharing Ever
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today announced the largest profit sharing distribution ever made to its employees. Nearly $15.4 million was distributed to eligible hourly and salaried employees on Thanksgiving Eve Day, a tradition that started 68 years ago in 1938. - eCarfly, Inc. Begins Preliminary Merger Negotiations with a High Yielding Corporation
eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ECFL) excitingly announced today that new merger plans are underway. Merger negotiations, although still early, seem to be clearly defined and agreed upon by both companies. Attorneys for both groups will begin the Due Diligence process as early as possible working to gather all information to help in the high level negotiation process. - Mike Wedge to Retire from BJ’s Wholesale Club
Mike Wedge today announced his resignation as president and chief executive officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE: BJ). Mr. Wedge, 53, had served in this role since September 2002. Herb Zarkin, 68, chairman of the Board of Directors, was named interim chief executive officer. The board will conduct a search for a successor. - Sheffield Increases Copper and Silver Grades
Sheffield Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: SLD), (Pink Sheets: SLDOF) and (FWB: S2Q) continues its core drilling program designed to confirm the structural and ore control parameters at its Moonlight Copper Project in Plumas County, California, and herein reports copper and silver analyses of its tenth “HQ” diamond drill hole. - Denny’s Names 2006 Top Franchise Operators
Denny’s (NASDAQ:DENN), the leading family dining chain, today announced the winners of the company’s 2006 Operator of the Year awards. The awards were presented during ceremonies at the tenth Denny’s Franchisee Association convention held Nov. 6-9 in Maui, Hawaii. - Fried Turkey for Thanksgiving is Becoming a Tradition
Fried turkey for Thanksgiving is becoming a tradition. A new national poll commissioned by LouAna Peanut Oil and Cajun Injector Marinade shows that 49 percent of adults surveyed have eaten fried turkey, and 28 percent plan to eat fried turkey this holiday season. - Cala Adds Responsibilities for Mr. Francis
Cala dba UnderSea Resort and Residences, trading under the symbol of (CCAA) announced today that Mr. Ray Francis, President of UnderSea Resort Design, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Cala Corporation to replace Michael Chevalier. - MarketSphere and Lawson Announce Regional Partnership to Deliver Better Business
MarketSphere Consulting, a premier “market-focused” business consulting firm, today announced a partnership with Lawson Software. Lawson is a leading provider of enterprise software and service solutions to customers in the manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, health care, and service sector industries in 40 countries. - Guitar Center Signs Agreement to Acquire Substantially All the Assets of The Woodwind
Guitar Center today announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of The Woodwind & The Brasswind under section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. - International Monetary Systems to Acquire Alliance Barter, Inc.
International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTCBB:INLM), a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Alliance Barter, Inc. (ABI), one of America’s leading trade exchanges. ABI has offices in Rochester, NY and Toronto, Canada, and also serves clients in Buffalo and Syracuse, NY. - Be Thankful for HabitForce!
On Thanksgiving Eve, author and guest speaker, Matthew Cossolotto (aka “The Empowerment Pro”), urges everyone to be thankful for HabitForce! –the innate ability we all possess to achieve our goals and reach our potential. - California State Lottery Announces New ''Holiday Gift Packs''
The California State Lottery announced today that a new “Holiday Gift Pack” has arrived in stores just in time for the gift-giving season. At the price of $50, the Holiday Gift Packs offer $60 worth of lottery products in one convenient package. - Citadel Broadcasting Corporation Announces Modification to ABC Merger
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (NYSE:CDL) today announced that Citadel and The Walt Disney Company have modified the terms of the February 6, 2006 Agreement and Plan of Merger to combine Citadel’s business with the ABC Radio business. - ViewSonic Broadens Consumers Display Options with Bigger, Faster and Sleeker LCDs
Continuing its heritage of delivering display innovations to the mainstream market, ViewSonic Corp. today unveiled a line of widescreen LCD monitors, targeted at performance and value-focused consumers. This new series of widescreen displays represents the latest offerings in ViewSonic’s campaign to announce 25 products in the fourth quarter of 2006. - ViewSonic Broadens Consumers Display Options with Bigger, Faster and Sleeker LCDs
Continuing its heritage of delivering display innovations to the mainstream market, ViewSonic Corp. today unveiled a line of widescreen LCD monitors, targeted at performance and value-focused consumers. This new series of widescreen displays represents the latest offerings in ViewSonic’s campaign to announce 25 products in the fourth quarter of 2006. - J. Paul Getty Museum Issues Statement
Michael Brand, director of the J. Paul Getty Museum, issued the following statement today in response to a news conference held in Rome by Italy’s Minister of Culture Francesco Rutelli: - TeliaSonera Reverses Provision of approximately SEK 500 million
TeliaSonera AB (Nasdaq:TLSN) (LSE:TEE) (STO:TLSN) (HEX:TLS1V) has settled a dispute concerning a long-term lease contract (Westferry Road) in London, originally intended as a co-location site for the international carrier business. - Wolters Kluwer CEO Nancy McKinstry Addresses Top Legal Professionals on the Impact of Globalization
As companies engage in more global business and compete in an increasingly global marketplace, corporate law departments and their supporting law firms must find ways to navigate the ambiguous waters of differing legal systems, emerging corporate structures, and global governance, among other challenges. - Large East-West Divide in European Regional Competitiveness Revealed
The extent of the competitiveness gap between large parts of West and East Europe is revealed by a new report released at a news conference in Helsinki today. It finds that New European Union member states are struggling to compete in international markets - National Technical Systems, Inc. Discloses Intention to Conduct Sampling Program at Its Santa
National Technical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTSC) (NTS) has entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“DTSC”) to conduct soil and groundwater confirmation sampling at its Santa Clarita facility. - Statement of the Board of Directors of Scania in Relation to the Unsolicited Public Offer by MAN
Background
This statement is issued by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Scania AB (“Scania” or the “Company”) (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) pursuant to item II.14 of the Stockholm Stock Exchange Rules concerning Public Offers for the Acquisition of Shares (the “Takeover Rules”). - Real Hip Hop Matrix + RHN.TV ratifies Board of Advisors
Real Hip Hop Matrix Corp (a Nevada corp.) (Pink Sheets:RHMX) & RHN.TV announced today the ratification of the Company’s Board of Advisors.
Atonn Muhammad, President & CEO of RHMX stated that the Board of Advisors represents some of the brightest and most influential minds in our area of business who will assist and guide RHMX on its immediate expansion strategy. - Gaming Transactions Inc. Announces Change of Business
Gaming Transactions Inc. (Pink Sheets:GGTS) today announced that its agreement to license to the URL Keno.com and a license to an internet financial gaming transaction system from Red Ruth Ventures Inc. has been terminated for non-payment of the contract. - JCPenney ''Black Friday'' Statement
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today issued the following statement regarding “Black Friday”:
“The holiday season is off to a good start at JCPenney. We have seen brisk traffic in our stores, and our "redbox gifts" selection is being well-received by customers. - GE – Corporate Lending Appoints Michael P. McGonigle as Head of Trade Accounts
GE Commercial Finance today announced the appointment of Michael P. McGonigle as managing director of Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization within its Corporate Lending business. McGonigle will lead a team responsible for providing financing of $75-million or more to corporate borrowers by securitizing trade receivables. - FSA Reveals 2006 Awards Nominees
FSA, the voice of the global fabless business model, announces the nominees for awards to be presented at the 2006 FSA Awards Dinner Celebration. The event will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif. - Office Depot Delivers 2,000 Turkeys to Families Throughout South Florida
Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, today is delivering 2,000 turkeys to community shelters, soup kitchens and other non-profit organizations in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. - Albert A. Luderer, Former bioMerieux Exec, Joins Micronics’ Board of Directors
Micronics, Inc., developer of near patient point of care diagnostic products, announced today that Albert A. Luderer, Ph.D., has been named to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Luderer currently serves as CEO of BioTrove, Inc. and has more than 20 years experience in medical diagnostics management and technology development. - Website Helps In Voting Booth
hompson Hine litigator James Robenalt wants people to exercise their right to vote. But not if they aren’t properly educating themselves on the issues and candidates. - Tripos Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Discovery Informatics Business
Tripos, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRPS), today announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its Discovery Informatics business to Vector Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity boutique specializing in buyouts, spinouts and recapitalizations of established technology businesses. This asset sale, expected to close in the first quarter of 2007, is an initial step in the liquidation of Tripos. - Knight Energy Executes Additional Lease Agreement in Stephens County, Texas
Knight Energy Corp. (OTC: KNEC) has executed a lease agreement for a 100% working interest in approximately 400 acres of oil and gas rights in Stephens County, Texas, directly adjacent to the Company’s existing 160 acre leased property. - Yahoo! Forms Strategic Partnership with Consortium of More Than 150 Newspapers Across the U.S.
In another step towards creating the most comprehensive advertising network in the online industry, Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) today announced a strategic partnership with more than 150 daily U.S. newspapers to deliver search, graphical and classified advertising to consumers in the communities where they live and work. - CityTalk Hires Stephens Inc.
-CityTalk, Inc. (“CTI”), an emerging player in the fast-growing cellular market, announced today that it has hired Stephens Inc., a full-service investment banking and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, to help evaluate future alternatives. - G&K Services Strengthens Executive Team; Announces President of Direct Purchase and Business
G&K Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:GKSR), a market leader in branded identity apparel programs and facility services, announced today that Douglas A. Milroy has been named President, Direct Purchase and Business Development. In this position, Mr. Milroy will be joining the G&K Services executive team, and will lead G&K’s direct purchase business and the company’s strategic business development initiatives. He will report to Richard Marcantonio, chairman and chief executive officer. - Hansen Natural Receives Anticipated Letter from Nasdaq
Hansen Natural Corp. (Nasdaq:HANS) announced today that it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination letter on November 15, 2006, stating that the Company is not in compliance with the filing requirements for continued listing under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) due to the delayed filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, and that its securities are, therefore, subject to delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market. - SMBs in Brazil to Spend US$260M on IT Security in 2007
Small and medium businesses (1-999 employees) in Brazil are on track to spend more than US$260 million next year on IT security solutions. Much of this growth will come from medium businesses (100-999 employees) who account for more than 60% of all IT security spending. - Interactive Games Announces Addition of Stephen D. King to Its Board of Directors
Interactive Games, Inc. (the “Company” or “Interactive”) (OTCBB: IGAM) announced today the appointment of Stephen D. King to its board of directors as an independent director. Mr. King is currently the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Wits Basin Precious Minerals, Inc., a publicly traded minerals exploration and development company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - Schneider National Receives Outstanding Service Award from DuPont Logistics
Schneider National, Inc., a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, today announced it has received an Outstanding Service award from DuPont Logistics. Schneider was among 12 carriers recognized at the annual DuPont Carrier Safety conference in Wilmington, Del., this year. - Idearc Inc. Launches with New IAR Ticker Symbol; Board of Directors Announced
Idearc Inc. (NYSE:IAR), one of the nation’s largest providers of yellow and white pages directories and related advertising products, begins trading today, Nov. 20, with Katherine (Kathy) J. Harless, Idearc President and Chief Executive Officer, ringing The Opening BellSM on the New York Stock Exchange.
“Idearc is a great company with a great future,” said Harless. “We are a media company with a multi-platform portfolio that truly places us in a category onto ourselves.” - EContent Magazine Names Jabber, Inc. One of the 100 Most Important Companies in Digital Content
Jabber, Inc. today announced that for the third consecutive year it has been named to the exclusive EContent 100 list in the category of Collaboration. As defined by EContent: “Collaboration tools enable teamwork, web-style, which emphasizes shared knowledge and member-contribution, regardless of proximity.” The EContent 100 list is a selection of companies that continue to innovate and deliver products and services that further the evolution of digital content. - LitFunding to Acquire CardMart Plus USA
LitFunding Corp., (OTCBB:LFDG), announced today that it entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire CardMart Plus USA Inc., on Friday, November 17, 2006. CardMart Plus is an international debit card and e-commerce payment solution company. CardMart Plus, among other products, offers the Billetera-e Maestro® Card as well as Payment Solutions to thousands of businesses and individuals worldwide. - Boardwalk Begins Binding Open Season for Gulf Crossing Interstate Gas Pipeline Project
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE: BWP), which previously announced its commitment to build the $1.1 billion Gulf Crossing pipeline, and which currently has 1.0 Bcf per day of binding precedent agreements with its foundation shippers, is now commencing a binding open season for the remaining capacity on Gulf Crossing. - Chaka Fattah Launches Campaign for Mayor
Congressman Chaka Fattah, promising “real opportunity for all Philadelphians,” on Saturday set the course to lead his home town as Philadelphia’s next Mayor.
Fattah declared his candidacy for the 2007 Mayoral election before cheering supporters from across the city at a rally and news conference outside the High School of the Future, 4021 Parkside Avenue. - Evraz to Acquire Oregon Steel Mills for US$2.3 Billion
Evraz Group S.A. (LSE:EVR) (”Evraz”) and Oregon Steel Mills (NYSE:OS) (“Oregon Steel”) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Evraz will acquire Oregon Steel for $63.25 per share, or an aggregate price of approximately $2.3 billion. The offer price of $63.25 per share represents a premium of 22.3% to Oregon Steel's three-month volume weighted average stock price or a premium of 30.3% to its six-month volume weighted average stock price. - National Coal Corp. Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase West Virginia Mine for $60 Million
National Coal Corp. (Nasdaq: NCOC) today announces its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Coal Corporation, has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a surface mining operation from an undisclosed private seller for approximately $60 million and the assumption of certain liabilities. - Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold to Acquire Phelps Dodge, Creating the World’s Largest Publicly
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) and Phelps Dodge Corporation (NYSE:PD):
* Geographically diverse portfolio of long-lived copper, gold and molybdenum reserves with attractive growth profile
* Pro forma company enterprise value of $37.5 billion
* Meaningful financial accretion for FCX Shareholders - Thunderbird Expands Asian Operations
In an effort to expand its Asian operations, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management has named Michele von Rautenkranz as its first Director of Regional Initiatives – Southeast Asia. The position will be based in Singapore and will have regional responsibility for Thunderbird activities and operations in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, and Singapore. - Infor Partners with Industry-Wide Standards Body to Encourage Enterprise Application
Infor, one of the largest global providers of enterprise software, today announced it will help advance enterprise software application interoperability through its membership and Board of Directors position with Open Applications Group, Inc. (OAGi), a not-for-profit organization focused on developing independent standards that improve the state of application integration worldwide. - EGPI/Firecreek, Inc. Reports Progress On Its Third TMD 13-9 Well
EGPI/Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB: EFCR) today announced an operational update regarding the progress for its third (13-9) well workover program in the Ten Mile Draw (TMD) prospect area, Green River Basin, Wyoming. - Enterprise Users Asked to Participate in First Content Addressed Storage (CAS) Survey
In the first known study of its kind, IT managers are being asked to participate in a long-term survey on Content Addressed Storage (CAS). Proctored by independent technology analyst and consultant Mark C. Ferelli, the study aims to profile the use of CAS in the enterprise. Managers with CAS solutions are encouraged to join the study by visiting http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=481102868886. - New Exony Virtualized Interaction Manager Unlocks Potential of Virtual Contact Centers
To accelerate the rapid global shift towards virtual contact centers (VCCs), Exony today launched Virtualized Interaction Manager (VIM). Exony VIM provides organizations with total visibility and control of customer service teams and infrastructure held in multiple locations in a virtual contact center. - GE Survey: Media Executives Favor Secured Liberation and Circulation over Litigation
The results of a recent GE survey of nearly 100 media executives showed that only 10% of respondents believe increased litigation against individuals illegally acquiring and distributing pirated content to be a reasonable method of reducing the threat of piracy, signaling a sea change from reactive to proactive anti-piracy strategies. - Louisiana Electric Utility Short-Circuits Millions of Pieces of Spam Using Espion’s Interceptor
Cleco Corporation, an energy services company serving more than a quarter of a million customers throughout Louisiana, today reported it has virtually halted the inflow of spam, using the Interceptor™ e-mail security appliance from Espion International (Other OTC: EPLJ.PK). - Binswanger Arranges Multiple Leases Totaling over 60,000 Sq. Ft. at Millennium Corporate Center
Representing the lessor, O’Neill Properties Group, Binswanger is pleased to announce recent leases totaling 63,424 sq. ft. at Millennium Corporate Center in Conshohocken, PA. - EMRISE CORPORATION Is in Final Stages of Obtaining a Replacement Credit Facility with Wells Fargo
EMRISE CORPORATION (NYSE Arca:ERI), a multi-national manufacturer of defense and aerospace electronic components and communications equipment, today announced that it is in the final stages of obtaining a new credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, acting thorough its Wells Fargo Business Credit operating division. - Neiman Marcus Chooses Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance to Broaden Data Warehouse Footprint
Netezza Corporation, the global data warehouse appliance market leader, today announced that Neiman Marcus, Inc., a renowned retail company dedicated to merchandise leadership and superior customer service, has selected the Netezza Performance Server (NPS®) data warehouse appliance to provide high-performance business intelligence for customer marketing and merchandise analytics. - Intrusic Releases Enhanced Internal Threat Intelligence Solution
Intrusic, Inc., the internal threat intelligence leader, today announced the availability of Intrusic 4.0, an advanced monitoring and detection solution that provides early identification of unauthorized network activity and data movement. Created to help organizations effectively address internal threats, Intrusic 4.0 features substantial new data classification and analytic techniques which enable deep, business-contextual visibility into the internal network. - ISE Begins Publishing Underlying Rates for ISE FX Options(TM)
The International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) today announced that it has begun disseminating the underlying rates for ISE FX OptionsTM, its recently announced foreign currency options product. Early dissemination of the underlying data will allow market participants to better prepare for the upcoming launch of ISE FX Options, scheduled for 2007 pending regulatory approvals. - ABI Research Finds Multi-Dwelling Units Providing Major Opportunity for Urban DSL
Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) in large North American cities will provide a significant market opportunity for telcos offering DSL-based broadband services, according to a new study from ABI Research. - CEO of Nation’s Largest Coin Laundry Developer Supports Laundry Charity after Winning Las Vegas
PWS-The Laundry Company®, the nation’s oldest and largest coin laundry developer and commercial laundry equipment distributor, announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Eric Steinberg, has recently added the title of “Poker Tournament Champion” to his illustrious resume. - Green Star Products JV Partner NRG Resources Signs $140-Million Contract at APEC Summit
Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) announced today that the New York Times and the Washington Post have both published an article covering the APEC Summit stating, “Vietnam's Truong Thinh Co. said it had sealed a US$140-million contract with California-based NRG Resources Inc.” - Produce Safety & Security International, Inc. Promotes Kathleen C. Cullen to President of Consumer
Produce Safety and Security International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PDSC), (“PDSC”), an ozone and chemical sanitation disinfectant process supplier to the food and medical industries, announces new President for the consumer and food service divisions. - BrowserMedia Named to the Washington Business Journal’s Top 10 Interactive Firms for Sixth Year
BrowserMedia, a leading interactive web development and Internet software company, announced today that they have been named to the 2006 Washington Business Journal Book of Lists as a top 10 interactive firm for the sixth time. The annual publication is a "Who's Who" of the Greater Washington business world and provides contact information, revenue numbers, and executive contacts for more than 2000 industry leaders. - Water Standard CompanySM Names Amanda Martin Brock President and Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Gordon, founder and CEO of Water Standard Company, developer of the Seawater Conversion Vessel (SCV), has named Amanda Martin Brock as president and chief operating officer. As president and COO, Ms. Brock, located in Houston, will oversee the daily operations of the company, as well as set strategy, manage business development and growth of the Company. - The Paisley Group’s NDA Performance IndexSM Rates Directory Assistance Service Provider Companies
With databases and operator quality levels that are almost as high as possible within statistical sampling interpretations, North American directory assistance (DA) providers are concentrating on maintaining and even improving the quality of the DA customer experience. - It’s Official: Arby’s® Customers Have Spoken and They’re Thinking Market Fresh™ Reubens
The results are in and the customer has spoken. Since its launch last year, Arby’s Market Fresh Reuben Sandwich has successfully taken the lead to become the Market Fresh line’s best seller. - iRobot Corp. Sponsors RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition
Robotics Trends and IDG World Expo today announced that iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT) has secured Founding sponsorship of the 4th annual RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition, the international business development event for mobile robotics and intelligent systems. The conference and exposition will be held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA on May 15-16, 2007. The event website is http://www.roboevent.com - Modavox Launches IRExcellence.com with IntraMed West and Signature Business Solutions
Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced it has, through partnership with IntraMed West, Inc. and Signature Business Solutions, completed and launched a website for Interventional Radiology Fellows. - Smart Online Appoints Three New Board Members and Chairman of Audit Committee
Smart Online (OTCBB: SOLN) today announced the appointment of Mr. James Meese, Mr. Shlomo Elia, and Mr. Philippe Pouponnot as members of its Board of Directors.
"The addition of Mr. Meese, Mr. Elia, and Mr. Pouponnot to Smart Online's Board of Directors is designed to add members with diverse experiences and opinions. - Step Aside, All Pretenders! Canadian Indie Rockers Altered State Say It’s Time to ``Get Real''
Tired of puffed up indie bands who promise original and edgy sounds but who only deliver artificial hype and overcooked fluff? Then it’s time to Get Real with Altered State, the cheeky foursome from Saskatchewan whose catchy hooks and rock-purist, kick-ass beats have been all the rage on radio everywhere from their home country to all across the Americas — all in advance of the official Feb. 6 release of Get Real, which will be distributed in the U.S. by Morada Music. - San Diego-Based Rapper TIMZ Launches His American Dream with ``Iraq,'' the Incendiary, Politically
On his fiery debut CD, TIMZ (aka Tommy Hanna), an American born rapper of Chaldean and Iraqi descent, gets right up in our faces, mixing explosive, Middle Eastern-tinged beats with incendiary rhymes in an effort to shatter those ugly stereotypes that have plagued people who look like him since 9/11 and the start of the Iraq war. - The Baker’s Lady® Launches Holiday Cookie Wreath and Doggie Delights
The Baker’s Lady’s® new cookie wreath is this holiday season’s newest gift, delivering the Company’s coveted cookies in a fun and festive way, and the Company’s Family Pack with Doggie Delights allow everyone enjoy the fun. The Baker’s Lady products include contemporary desserts based on traditional flavors, and are available nationwide through the Company’s online storefront, www.bakerslady.com. - CORRECTING and REPLACING Grassroots Thanksgiving Effort Led by Michael Capponi to Feed
Second graph, location address of event should read: ...at the Miami Arena, 721 NW 1st Ave. (sted ...at the American Airlines Arena.).
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GRASSROOTS THANKSGIVING EFFORT LED BY MICHAEL CAPPONI TO FEED AND HELP HOMELESS IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI CONTINUES TO DRAW SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEERS - ‘Tis the Season to Shop Last Minute at VistaPrint
VistaPrint Limited (Nasdaq:VPRT), the leading online supplier of high-quality graphic design services and customized printed products to small businesses and consumers, today announced that it offers last minute holiday shoppers high-quality and affordable gifts this holiday season. For those with long to-do lists and little time left in the holiday shopping season, VistaPrint has the solution. - China’s Leading Site for Electronic Engineers Joins International Data Group & Hearst Business Media
Hearst Business Media’s Electronics Group, the largest publisher of product information to the electronics industry, today announced Hearst Business Media and its long term joint venture partner International Data Group (IDG) have entered into an exclusive and long term strategic relationship with China’s leading electronics website, 21ic.com, based in Beijing. - John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Intends to Request a Hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (Nasdaq:JBSS) today announced that it intends to request a hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel to review a Staff Determination that it received on November 14, 2006. - Schindler Announces All-Encompassing Website Redesign
Schindler Elevator Corporation, the North American operation of the Swiss-based Schindler Group, launches its new website for its operations in the US and Canada. The extensive site redesign incorporates Schindler’s new brand identity along with a new streamlined look and feel that features a clean and bold design for easier navigation. - Diversified Ethanol / Originally New York, Inc. Begins Affiliate Program
Originally New York, Inc. (OTCBB:ONYI) has announced that it has established a growth program for profitable acquisitions, including ethanol companies wishing to “go public” by way of merger, or other solid businesses with growth potential. - Packaging Corporation of America Chairman and CEO to Speak at Citigroup’s 11th Annual Global
Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG). Paul T. Stecko, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will speak at the Citigroup Annual Global Paper and Forest Products Conference on December 7, 2006 at 2:00 pm eastern time. - Southern California Edison Signs Seven New Renewable Power Contracts
Southern California Edison (SCE) this week signed and will submit to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) seven new long-term contracts with independent renewable energy power generators. The agreements secure for utility customers a potential of 324 megawatts (MW) of clean power, the amount needed to serve 190,000 average homes. - Pan American Gold Corporation Announces New Breccia-hosted Mineralization Encountered
Breccia-hosted, silver-base metal mineralization was encountered late in the 2006 field season at Huicicila and presents a strong secondary target for Pan American Gold Corporation (OTCBB: PNAMF) (the “Company” or “Pan American”) on the property. The new San Diego and Paola breccia bodies represent potential for a second style of mineralization in addition to the Huichapa gold quartz vein target designated for drilling in 2007. - St. Louis Saks off 5th Store to Close
Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (“Saks” or the “Company”), today announced it intends to close its 25,000 square foot Saks Off 5th store located in St. Louis Mills in St. Louis, Missouri by February 1, 2007. - Ridgeline Golf Course Announces Closure
Ridgeline Equestrian Estates, LLC, owner of the Ridgeline Country Club in East Orange, announced today the closure of the nine-hole golf course on the property.
“We’ve spent several months studying the operations and finances of the golf course before concluding that it is no longer a viable business,” explained John Martin, managing partner of Ridgeline Equestrian Estates. “The golf course has been in decline for the past five years.” - Bemis Reports European Commission Will Close Its Investigation into the European Self-Adhesive
Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) today reported that the European Commission notified the Company that it will close its investigation into the European self-adhesive labelstock sector with no further action. - Pomeroy IT Solutions Signs Agreements
Pomeroy IT Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PMRY) today announced that it has been selected as one of eight providers for IT-related human services to a large HMO. The HMO had previously been supported by over 100 providers. The Company has a long standing relationship that stems back over eight years with this customer. The Company will be transitioning throughout the fourth quarter and estimates it should recognize incremental service revenues of between $20 and $25 million annually starting in 2007. - Texas School of Business – East to Host Graduation Ceremony for 89 Students Friday
Texas School of Business will host a graduation ceremony Friday, Nov. 17th at 7:00 p.m. for 89 students. The ceremony will take place at North Shore High School at 13501 Holly Park Drive, Houston, Texas. Mr. Robert Martinez, Regional Director of Bone Marrow Transplant of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, will keynote the ceremony.
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