- 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. - IT Solution Providers at Center of Thriving Secondary Market for Networking Products
IT solution providers have become a central force in the rapidly growing secondary market for networking equipment, according to Network Liquidators, an Inc. 100 company that has increased its revenue by nearly 900 percent over the past three years. In addition to sourcing more product year after year from this leading industry supplier, networking specialists also see companies like Network Liquidators as a partner for supplementing tight customer budgets by converting surplus - 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. - Comcast Cable Communications to Offer Free Three-Day Preview of Fox Soccer Channel
Comcast Cable Communications is offering its subscribers, in the Indiana area, a free preview of Fox Soccer Channel from Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26. As part of the preview, soccer fans will gain free access to more than 17 hours of Fox Soccer Channel’s signature live programming. - 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. - HighRoads HR Survey: Effectively Managing Vendor Performance Remains Top-of-Mind Challenge
A new HighRoads survey of leading employers indicates the ability to effectively measure vendor performance is the top-most challenge in employee benefits management, as traditionally paper-based workflows hinder evaluations and potentially leave tens of thousands of dollars in cost concessions unclaimed. - Momentum Venture Management Announces Investment in Online Automotive Aftermarket E-Commerce Company
Momentum Venture Management (www.mvmpartners.com), a Los Angeles company that helps entrepreneurs transform their technologies into viable, well-funded businesses, today announced that it has led the $500,000+ round of funding for Digital Performance Inc. (www.digitalperformance.com), a Long Beach-based e-commerce company. - Factory Physics Inc. Launches LeanPhysics™ Support Tools
Factory Physics Inc., a management consulting company that provides a scientific framework, tools and training to optimize performance of manufacturing supply chains, today announced the launch of its proprietary software application LeanPhysicsTM Support Tools. - ABM Industries, Inc. Ranked among Top 25 California Companies with Large Percentage
ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM), one of California’s 400 largest publicly traded companies, is ranked 20th in a major research project that found more than 27 percent of the company’s directorships and executive positions are held by women. - Itron Completes Acquisition of Flow Metrix, Inc.
Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Flow Metrix, Inc. in a cash-for-stock merger.
Flow Metrix develops and manufactures advanced leak detection systems for underground pipelines which allow customers to reduce their “unaccounted for” water and improve efficiency. - 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. - Priceline.com Selects Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners To Develop New Advertising Campaign
Priceline.com® (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today that it has selected Sausalito, CA-based Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP) as its agency of record. BSSP will handle all advertising creative services for priceline.com and will assist the company in developing an upcoming new advertising campaign for the popular Internet travel service. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. - SAVVIS Aligns and Strengthens Operations, Product Engineering and Development
SAVVIS, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVVS), a global leader in IT infrastructure services for business applications, today announced key management changes improving the alignment of the company’s technical and operating groups, product engineering, development, customer service and support. The changes reflect the company’s focus on improving infrastructure quality and service reliability, optimizing and enhancing processes and systems, and targeting markets and customers. - Cooper Industries to Participate in FBR Analyst Conference
Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE:CBE) today announced it will participate in the 2006 FBR Investor Conference held in New York City on Wednesday, November 29.
The presentation and comments by Cooper’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Terry Klebe and Cooper’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Development Tom O’Grady will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. EST. - 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. - Qwest CFO to Present at UBS Global Media & Communications Conference
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced that Oren G. Shaffer, Qwest vice chairman and CFO, will speak at the UBS Global Media & Communications Conference in New York City at 10 a.m. EST on Dec. 6, 2006. Shaffer’s remarks will be available via webcast only. - 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. - Call Steering from Nuance Makes Life Easier for TeliaSonera Customers in Sweden
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), a leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions, today announced a deal with TeliaSonera, the leading telecommunications company in the Nordic and Baltic region, to deliver the first call steering service to callers in the Nordics. Call Steering, a premium call routing solution, provides accurate, speech-based call routing for the operators’ customer base in Sweden. - Kum & Go Moves Up Forbes Largest Private Companies List
Kum & Go, one of the nation’s leading convenience store chains, has been named one of the largest privately held companies in the country by Forbes magazine, marking the second year in the row the company has been part of the magazine’s annual list.
This year’s ranking is comprised of 394 companies, all of which had at least $1 billion in annual revenue. Forbes ranked Kum & Go no. 267. In 2005 – the companies first foray into the ranking – it was listed at 277. - 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. - Veridien Launches New Antiseptic and Disinfectant Consumer Product Line in Anticipation
Veridien Corporation (OTCBB:VRDE), through its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary Viraguard Canada Inc., is launching its Viraguard® consumer antiseptic and disinfectant product line in over 434 Canadian retail stores. Viraguard®’s patented technology platform allows it to deliver effective levels of disinfecting power making this a unique product line for consumers looking for a complete kit of household goods that helps enhance their family’s cleansing, sanitizing and disinfecting routine. - 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. - Jabil to Launch Tender Offer for Taiwan Green Point Enterprises
Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE:JBL), a global electronic product solutions company, announced today that it is going to launch a tender offer to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Taiwan Green Point Enterprises Co., Ltd. (3007.TW) for NT$109 per share in cash through a wholly-owned Jabil subsidiary. The acquisition includes nine Asian plants, including seven located in China and one in both Taiwan and Malaysia. - Telelogic Solutions Improve Quality and Reduce Time-to-Market at SwitchCore
Telelogic (STO:TLOG), the leading provider of software solutions that align advanced systems and software development with business objectives, today announced that SwitchCore AB (Stockholm Exchange: SCOR), Lund, Sweden, a manufacturer of integrated network devices for data, voice and video communication based on the Ethernet standard, is using Telelogic DOORS and Tau to improve its processes and products. - Journal Register Company to Present at Credit Suisse Media and Telecom Week
Journal Register Company (NYSE:JRC) today announced that Company executives will present at the Credit Suisse Media and Telecom Week Conference at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 in New York City at The Crowne Plaza Hotel Times Square Manhattan. - 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. - Consolidated Container Company Completes the Purchase of the Assets of The MAB Group
Consolidated Container Company (CCC) today completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of The MAB Group, a Louisville-based blow molding operation. CCC plans to expand the plant and service a number of established customer locations in the Southeastern United States. This plant will be the 59th manufacturing site for CCC, which also recently announced the acquisitions of the Salt Lake City and Spokane assets of the Quintex Corporation. - 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. - Retailers in Jeopardy of Employees Quitting This Holiday Season
Today, the Workforce Institute™ announced the findings of a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive® and sponsored by Kronos® Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON). The “Black Friday: Inside the Retail Employee Psyche” survey uncovered that retailers who neglect their workforce run the risk of employees leaving them high and dry this holiday season. - VERSAR Promotes Jeffrey Wagonhurst to Senior Vice President
VERSAR, Inc. (Amex:VSR) announced today that Jeffrey Wagonhurst was promoted to the position of Senior Vice President of the Company. Jeff manages the Infrastructure Management Services Program Management Group which provides engineering, construction and construction management/supervision services both in the continental United States and overseas. - JLG Industries, Inc. Receives Required Consents in Connection With Consent Solicitations
JLG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:JLG) announced today that it had received, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 21, 2006, tenders and consents from holders of more than 97.5% of its outstanding 8 1/4% Senior Notes due May 1, 2008 (the “2008 Notes”) and more than 99.2% of its outstanding 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due June 15, 2012 (the “2012 Notes” and, together with the 2008 Notes, the “Notes”) in connection with its cash tender offers and consent solicitations for the Notes. - 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. - Liberty Power to Take Part in Hunton & Williams Roundtable Doing Energy Deals in 2006
Liberty Power, the fastest growing, independent energy retailer focused on business consumers, today announced Alberto Daire, Chief Operating Officer and President, will participate in a roundtable discussion at the Hunton & Williams meeting, “Doing Energy Deals in 2006: - Winnebago Industries, Inc. Receives 2006 Best Business Recycling Program Award
Winnebago Industries was recently honored with the Best Business Recycling Program award from the Iowa Recycling Association at the 2006 Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference in Dubuque, Iowa. - Perihelion Global Announces Appointment of Robert H. Boothe, Jr. as Government
Perihelion Global (OTC: PHGI) announces the hiring of Robert H. Boothe, Jr. of Opp, Alabama as the Government and Public Affairs representative for Perihelion Global’s Energy Division. Boothe will serve all projects residing in the State of Alabama and will also assist in Government and Public Affairs relations on additional projects in the Southeastern United States. - 3M Brazil Sees Cost Savings With CHEP Program
3M Brazil, a leading maker of consumer and industrial products, has announced it is outsourcing select pallet management activities to CHEP, the world leader in pallet and container pooling solutions. CHEP pallets are currently used for storage and transportation of finished products and raw material at the company’s head office in Sumaré, Sao Paulo, and 3M is preparing to outsource the distribution of pallet services at facilities in Ribeirão Preto and Itapetininga, both in Sao Paulo state. - AGCO to Present at the Bear Stearns Capital Goods Conference
AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that it will participate in the Bear Stearns Capital Goods Conference in New York City on Thursday, November 30, 2006. The conference will include a presentation by Andy Beck, AGCO's Chief Financial Officer, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors may listen to a live webcast of the presentation by accessing the link in the "Investors & Media/Calendar of Events" section at www.agcocorp.com. - LRA Worldwide Senior Consultant Jeff Gurtman Featured in “Travelzoo Unleashed” Video Series
Jeff Gurtman, a Senior Consultant in LRA Worldwide’s Quality Assurance and Mystery Shopping practice, is a featured contributor for the online video series “Travelzoo Unleashed.” - 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. - Agiliance Secures Investment from Intel Capital
-Agiliance, a leading provider of security risk and compliance management solutions, today announced that Intel Capital has invested in its recently concluded and oversubscribed Series B round. Intel Capital joins recently announced investors Walden International and Red Rock Ventures. - 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. - HydroCision Promotes Steven Van Tyle to Vice President of Global Sales
HydroCision® Inc. (www.hydrocision.com) announced today the promotion of Steven Van Tyle from Director of International Sales to Vice President of Global Sales, effective immediately. - Kineto Wireless Wins Financial Times’ World Communications Award
Kineto Wireless, Inc., the key innovator and leading supplier of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology, today announced it has won the Financial Times (FT) World Communications Awards 2006 for innovation in technology. - mPhase Technologies IPTV System to Be Featured at the Fourth Annual Broadband Communication
mPhase Technologies (OTCBB: XDSL) today announced that it will report on its IPTV program and new features of its TV+TM System to the New York State Securities Analysts’ 4th Annual Broadband Communications Conference in New York City on Tuesday, November 28. - 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. - Axiom Lights the Way for Excellence in Business-to-Business Marketing
Axiom set the bar with a total of 19 honors, including the Best of Show Award, eight Best of Category Lantern Awards and 10 Excellence Awards at the 2006 Business Marketing Association (BMA) Lantern Awards of Texas, held on November 9th at The Houston Club. - 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. - Axioma Names Olivier d’Assier to the Additional Post Of Vice President for Global Sales
Axioma Inc., a leading global provider of risk analysis and portfolio rebalancing tools for the financial services industry, announced today that Olivier d’Assier, President of Axioma Asia, has been named to the additional position of Vice President of Axioma Inc., with responsibility for global sales. He will report to Dr. Sebastián Ceria, Chief Executive Officer. - Starfield & Smith, P.C. Opens Minnesota Office
Starfield & Smith P.C., a nationally regarded niche firm for small business commercial lending, has added one of the leading attorneys in the nation to its client services team. - 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. - Frontier Strategy Group Managing Director Alex Turkeltaub Discusses Strategies for Managing
Frontier Strategy Group Managing Director and natural resources expert Alex Turkeltaub discussed the topic of rising energy and power costs in the mining industry and appropriate response strategies at the Mines and Money 2006 conference. - The TAS Group Presentation Rated #1 at Saleforce.com’s Dreamforce ’06 Event
The TAS Group, the world leader in sales effectiveness solutions, today announced that its presentation at salesforce.com’s Dreamforce ’06 was rated #1 out of 140 by attendees at the October 2006 event. Overall, the session received a 4.8 out of a possible 5.0. - BlueHornet Networks Releases Enhanced Version of its E-Mail Marketing Suite
BlueHornet Networks, Inc., a leading provider of e-mail marketing solutions and subsidiary of Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRIV), today announced the release of an enhanced version of its e-Marketing Suite (eMS). - Ultimus Customer Among KMWorld Reality Award Finalists
Ultimus, the #1 provider of Business Process Management (BPM) and workflow software and solutions, with more than 1,600 customers worldwide, today announced that its customer Prince William County has been named as a finalist in KMWorld Magazine’s Reality Awards for 2006. - Journal Register Company Reports Period Ten Advertising Revenues
Journal Register Company (NYSE:JRC) today reported that total advertising revenues for the five weeks ended October 29, 2006 were $40.7 million compared to $42.8 million for the five weeks ended October 30, 2005, a decrease of 4.9 percent. - 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 - IE Music / robbiewilliams.com and Digimpro Announce Strategic Partnership
IE Music and Digimpro announce today that they have agreed a strategic partnership. The partnership focuses on incorporating Digimpro’s interactive music technology into the activities of all IE Music’s artists including robbiewilliams.com. - Telecom Finance 2007: Private Equity Investors’ Interest in Telecom Sector Surges
Leading Private Equity investors will be speaking at this year’s Conference, taking place in London January 24-26 2007 (www.tmtfinance.com/tf2007) which highlights the surging appetite of financial sponsors for telecom assets. - 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. - Umpqua Bank’s Lani Hayward Named Advertising Professional of the Year
Lani Hayward, executive vice president of creative strategies at Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:UMPQ), was named Portland Advertising Federation’s Advertising Professional of the Year at the 2006 Rosey Awards on Nov. 16. - 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”). - Tween Brands Inc. to Present at J.P. Morgan Consumer and Retail Conference
The executive management of Tween Brands, Inc. (NYSE:TWB) will make a presentation to the J.P. Morgan Consumer and Retail Holiday Conference on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, beginning at 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time. - New Research Analyzes the Cost of Production Additions in the US and Canada for 11 Senior Energy
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45868) has announced the addition of “Production Additions Cost Analysis: US vs. Canada?” to their offering. - 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. - Mellon HBV Comments on ASM International’s Decision to No Longer Use ASM PT Dividend
Mellon HBV Alternative Strategies (HBV) today issued the following statement in response to ASM International’s (NASDAQ: ASMI and Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) announcement that the Company will stop using dividends from its 54% stake in ASM Pacific Technology (ASM PT) to fund its front end business. - Teletouch Receives AMEX Delisting Notification Letter
Teletouch Communications, Inc. (AMEX:TLL) today announced that on November 17, 2006, the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) Listing Qualifications staff notified the Company that it had determined to initiate delisting proceedings against the Company due to the Company’s inability to maintain compliance with certain AMEX continued listing requirements. - PortWise AB: The Board of PortWise Appoints Jerker Käll as Interim Chief Executive Officer, CEO
PortWise, the market leader in Identity and Access Management for the mobile enterprise today announced the appointment of Jerker Käll as interim Chief Executive Officer, CEO of PortWise, as the company accelerates its expansion and growth to meet the worldwide customer demand for the PortWise Identity and Access Management platform. - Teletouch Receives AMEX Delisting Notification Letter
Teletouch Communications, Inc. (AMEX:TLL) today announced that on November 17, 2006, the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) Listing Qualifications staff notified the Company that it had determined to initiate delisting proceedings against the Company due to the Company’s inability to maintain compliance with certain AMEX continued listing requirements. - Black Friday Internet Sales Data Available – Today in Real Time
Instead of running to the malls and retail stores to battle the crowds and chaos of Black Friday, consumers are turning to the Internet to capture Black Friday holiday bargains.
According to Retail Decisions, a world leader in card fraud prevention and payment processing, as early as 10:00 a.m. (EST) today transaction volume was up significantly. - 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. - PartMiner and Thomson Scientific Announce Partnership to Optimize Product Access and Delivery
Today, Techstreet, a division of Thomson Scientific, and PartMiner Information Services, Inc. announce their marketing partnership. As part of this partnership, Techstreet will be an authorized reseller of PartMiner's CAPS™ products and services and PartMiner will sell enterprise access to industry standards collections. In addition, Techstreet and PartMiner are launching the new PartMiner® Online Standards Store at www.partminer.com. - 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. - Lee Enterprises Joins National Online Jobs Network in Strategic Alliance with Other Newspapers
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE), announced today that it has joined a national consortium of newspaper companies in a strategic alliance with Yahoo Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO). The first phase includes a recruitment advertising program combining online job listings from more than 150 newspapers with the Yahoo HotJobs (http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/) platform. - 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. - Electric Mail Launches Cost-Effective Archiving Solution to Help Small and Medium Businesses
Electric Mail, a provider of managed secure email services to businesses, today announced the launch of its unique new email archiving service, VaultSMART. The new service delivers the enterprise-class advantages of a secure, scalable email archive and compliance tools. - 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. - NetApp® StoreVault™ Extends Comprehensive, Enterprise-Class Replication
StoreVault, a NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) division, today announced new features to its award-winning StoreVault S500 for improved simplicity, scalability, and data management for small and medium businesses (SMBs). With today’s news, StoreVault is delivering on its promise to make the best of enterprise-proven storage technology from NetApp available to the SMB market through an easy-to-use and flexible network storage solution at a price point that fits SMB budgets. - 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.
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