FreeSeas Announces the Results of its 2010 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders; 1:5 Reverse Stock Split to Be Effective Oc

PIRAEUS, Greece, Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreeSeas Inc. (Nasdaq:FREE) (Nasdaq:FREEZ) (“FreeSeas” or the “Company”), a transporter of dry-bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of a fleet of seven Handysize vessels and two Handymax vessels, today announced the official results of its 2010 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, held on September 30, 2010 [...] http://bit.ly/co6FsA

TIB Financial Corp. Announces Closing of $175 Million Investment From North American Financial Holdings, Inc.

NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:TIBB) (the “Company”), parent company of TIB Bank and Naples Capital Advisors, leading financial services providers serving the greater Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas, South Miami-Dade County, the Florida Keys and Sarasota County today announced the closing of the previously [...] http://bit.ly/9gHZv1

VDC Display Systems New Technology Projectors Delivered for the U.S. Air Force Visual Threat Recognition and Avoidance Traine

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Video Display Corporation (Nasdaq:VIDE) announced today that its VDC Display Systems (VDC DS) subsidiary has successfully installed a new upgrade for the existing display system on the Visual Threat Recognition and Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT) devices to train U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National [...] http://bit.ly/a0phAb

BTV-Business Television Features Alderon Resource and Largo Resources

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

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On Oct 2nd and Oct 3rd, 2010 – on National TV, BTV-Business Television profiles:

Alderon Resources (TSX-V:ADV) http://ping.fm/4Ox3F is an exploration and development company with an iron ore project slated for near term production. Their aggressive [...] http://bit.ly/9MtFGx

HID Global Adds MIFARE DESFire EV1 Card, Broadening Access Control Options Across Wider Range of Applications

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced it has expanded its secure identity credentials offering to support the latest MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 technology.�The MIFARE DESFire EV1 card joins HID Global’s widely adopted iCLASS™ card portfolio to expand customer options for [...] http://bit.ly/dldBX8

Velti First Half 2010 Interim Results Demonstrate Continued Revenue and EBITDA Growth

DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velti (LSE:VEL), a leading global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology, today reported its interim financial results for the first half of 2010. The Company benefited from increasing demand for its technology and services from existing and new customers.

“Momentum continued to build for Velti’s products and [...] http://bit.ly/aXdbfM

PRGX Global, Inc. to Present at the Craig-Hallum Capital Group 2010 Alpha Select Conference on October 6, 2010

ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRGX Global, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRGX), the world’s leader in recovery auditing and the pioneer in profit discovery services, announced that it will be presenting at the Craig-Hallum Capital Group 2010 Alpha Select Conference at 8:30 a.m. ET on October 6, 2010 in New York, New York. Robert Lee, Chief [...] http://bit.ly/akGcwT

Xylitol Canada Completes Acquisition of Denver-Based Emerald Forest Sugar

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xylitol Canada Inc. (“Xylitol Canada“, or the “Company“) (TSX-V:XYL) is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of certain assets and trademarks of Emerald Forest Sugar Inc., a Denver, Colorado-based producer and marketer of Xylitol and Xylitol-based products (“Emerald Forest“).

The total purchase price was US,038,653, which [...] http://bit.ly/bTZN8I

Houston Introduces Wide-Ranging Asian Trade Development Network

HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Port of Houston Authority (www.portofhouston.com) has appointed Ben Line Agencies Limited Singapore (www.benlineagencies.com) as its representative to promote all-water direct trade between Asia and Houston, the leading U.S. port for foreign waterborne tonnage. Houston’s Port Commission on Tuesday approved a two-year professional services contract between the Port [...] http://bit.ly/aG7pL3

Video Display Corporation Acquires Interest in Vision Technologies, Inc.

ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Video Display Corporation (Nasdaq:VIDE) and Vision Technologies (VTI) today jointly announced the signing of a Preliminary Agreement outlining the terms and conditions in which Video Display Corporation is to acquire a substantial ownership position in Rogers, AR based Vision Technologies, Inc. �Execution of the final Purchase and Sales [...] http://bit.ly/b8DPpv

CBORD Forms Partnership With ASSA ABLOY

ITHACA, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The CBORD Group, Inc., the leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions to colleges and universities, is pleased to announce its new partnership with ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions.

“CBORD is excited about the opportunity to provide its clients with an ASSA [...] http://bit.ly/a7d4R7

Roomlinx to Provide Interactive HD TV for New Luxury Property in Chicago

DENVER, Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roomlinx, Inc. (OTCBB:RMLX), announced today that it has signed a contract to provide its Interactive HD TV (iTV) and Free-to-Guest TV programming for a new, prestigious hotel being developed by an affiliate of The Prime Group, Inc. in downtown Chicago (www.primegroupinc.com).�The installation consists of 638 iTV systems and [...] http://bit.ly/bXZJSI

Arasan Chip Systems a Key Sponsor of Design & Reuse's IP-SoC Days Seminar in Bangalore

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arasan Chip Systems, Inc. (“Arasan”), a leading provider of Total Semiconductor IP Solutions, announced that it is participating in the next event of the IP-SoC Days World Tour, to be held on September 29-30, 2010 in Bangalore, India. The IP-SoC Days is a series of seminars [...] http://bit.ly/aZNFBN

PRGX Forms India Subsidiary and Begins Operations in Pune

PUNE, India, Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRGX Global, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRGX), a business analytics and information services firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, today shared its plans for its India operations at a press conference in Pune, India. Speaking at the press conference were Mr. Romil Bahl, President and CEO of PRGX Global, and [...] http://bit.ly/bF2xZP

HID Global Reinforces the Value of Genuine HID(TM) With Advanced Web Support Tools

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the launch of its world-class technical support portal, customer service tools and online worldwide sales locator, along with key enhancements to its customer service and North American sales support teams. The new online [...] http://bit.ly/c62WTp

LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal Renovation Project Recognized for Construction and Design Excellence

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 7-million Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) Renovation Project, completed last February at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), has been recognized by McGraw-Hill Publication’s California Construction magazine as one of the state’s best construction and design projects of 2010. The project received an Award of Merit in [...] http://bit.ly/aVdUoR

OceanFirst Financial Corp. Schedules Earnings Conference Call

TOMS RIVER, N.J., Sept. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OceanFirst Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:OCFC), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank, today announced that it will issue its earnings release for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 on Thursday, October 21, 2010 after the market close. Management will then conduct a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern [...] http://bit.ly/9X9jWc

RealPage, Inc. to Present at William Blair Emerging Growth Stock Conference

CARROLLTON, Texas, Sept. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RealPage, Inc. (Nasdaq:RP) today announced that Steve Winn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the William Blair Emerging Growth Stock Conference, to be held in New York on October 5 at 2:45 p.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section [...] http://bit.ly/bpjy2o

Pacific Ethanol, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreements to Raise $53.5 Million to Purchase 20% Ownership Interest in Plants and Ret

Enters into agreement to raise .0 million through issuance of senior convertible notes

Enters into agreement to sell ownership interest in Front Range Energy, LLC for .5 million

Enters into agreements to purchase 20% ownership interest in plants for .3 million

Intends to retire .0 million in corporate debt, including interest and fees

Expects to increase cash reserves [...] http://bit.ly/auyGG0

Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. to Present at Upcoming 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., a leader in innovative biologics, announced today that Julia P. Gregory, president and chief executive officer, will be presenting at the 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time in the [...] http://bit.ly/caE7Jy

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation Signs Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Capabilities in South Korea

AURORA, Ill., Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (Nasdaq:CCMP), the world’s leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing slurries and growing CMP pad supplier to the semiconductor industry, announced today that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gyeonggi Province of South Korea to potentially establish [...] http://bit.ly/cgvCE7

Fossil, Inc. Adds Ron Murray to Senior Leadership Team

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) (the “Company”) announced today that Ron Murray has joined the Company as Senior Vice President Fossil Watch, Specialty Sales and Corporate Markets. Ron most recently served as President of Sales for Haddad Apparel in charge of Nike and Levi’s Children’s Wear. �He also held [...] http://bit.ly/91aesk

Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Almost Family, Inc. Investors of Class Action Lawsuit � AFAM

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP reminds investors that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky against Almost Family, Inc. (“Almost Family” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:AFAM) and certain of its top officials. The class action (Case No. 3:10-CV00535) [...] http://bit.ly/bG4iR6

Dow Jones Names Kevin P. Halpin Chief Financial Officer

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dow Jones & Company today announced the appointment of Kevin P. Halpin as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Mr. Halpin succeeds Stephen Daintith who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity after nearly six years at News Corp., including three years at Dow Jones.

Mr. Halpin will [...] http://bit.ly/cSaymf

NASDAQ OMX Holds Third Quarter 2010 Investor Conference Call

ADVISORY, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NASDAQ OMX has scheduled its Third Quarter 2010 results announcement for Friday, October 29, 2010.

Results Call: 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Senior management will be available for questions from shareholders following prepared remarks via the following telephone numbers:

All participants can access the conference via Internet webcast through the NASDAQ [...] http://bit.ly/bgKCK4

Northrop Grumman Awarded Task Order for Army Battle Command System Support Team

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The State of Kansas U.S. Property and Finance Office has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a task order to provide staff to support the Army National Guard Battle Command Training Center (BCTC) in Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

The Army Battle Command System Support Team (ABCS-ST) contract has a total [...] http://bit.ly/bQqu1E

INTL Commodities Renews and Increases Syndicated Loan

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Assets Holding Corporation (INTL) (Nasdaq:IAAC) today announced that its subsidiary INTL Commodities, Inc. (“INTL Commodities”) has completed the amendment and renewal of its senior secured revolving credit facility in the amount of 0 million, an increase from the previous million (the “Credit Facility”). The loan [...] http://bit.ly/bTqCsO

Arcadia Capital Advisors Recommends Accelrys Inc. Return Cash to Shareholders

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arcadia Capital Advisors, LLC (“Arcadia”), a shareholder of Accelrys, Inc., (“Accelrys”, or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:ACCL), and its managing director, Richard S. Rofe (“Rofe”), announced that they have sent a letter to the Accelrys Board of Directors (“Board”) urging the Company to return value to its shareholders through [...] http://bit.ly/bm2QZx

Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. Elects Franklin Berger to Its Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that Franklin Berger has been elected to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Berger brings over 25 years of experience in capital markets and financial analysis to FivePrime. Mr. Berger has served as biotechnology analyst and a portfolio manager. Mr. Berger worked at [...] http://bit.ly/buzFGs

UCLA Initiates a NIDA-Supported Phase 1b Study With Ibudilast in Methamphetamine-Dependent Volunteers

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediciNova Inc, a biopharmaceutical company publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (Nasdaq:MNOV) and the Hercules Market of the Osaka Securities Exchange (Code Number:4875), today reported FDA’s approval to proceed with an initial trial of the company’s neurological drug candidate, ibudilast (MN-166/AV411), as a potential new pharmacotherapy [...] http://bit.ly/afyIy0

Trintech Sponsors Seventh Annual Deloitte Shared Services and BPO Conference in Dublin

DALLAS, DUBLIN, Ireland and LONDON, Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trintech Group Plc (Nasdaq:TTPA), a leading global provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) software solutions, announced today its participation in and sponsorship of the seventh annual Deloitte Shared Services and BPO Conference, “Hit the High Notes: Tuning in to the [...] http://bit.ly/cK9MAa

Insomniac Events Celebrates the 16th Annual Nocturnal Festival With 42,000 Music Fans

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday a record-breaking 42,000 music fans braved the 100+ degree heat to gather at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California for Insomniac’s 16th annual Nocturnal Festival.

Continuing Insomniac’s tradition of constantly improving the festival environment, Insomniac offered free filtered water to all its guests. [...] http://bit.ly/9XAxlz

Rosen Law Firm Reminds Orient Paper, Inc. Investors That Only Eleven Days Remain to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status � ONP

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm reminds investors of the October 5, 2010 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who purchased common stock of Orient Paper, Inc. (“Orient Paper” or the “Company”) (AMEX:ONP) during the period from March 27, 2009 through July 22, [...] http://bit.ly/d7rPVP

Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Against Duoyuan Printing, Inc. � DYP

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased the securities of Duoyuan Printing, Inc. (“Duoyuan Printing” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DYP) during the period from November 6, 2009 through September 13, 2010 (the “Class [...] http://bit.ly/dxWWDN

ClearFee.com Identifies Fresh Air Vending Machines Email as Part of Healthy Kids Scam

SEATTLE, Sept. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClearFee.com, a Canadian based accounting software firm, has identified a new occurrence of an ongoing email scam encouraging consumers to donate to a phony charity in support of healthy kids worldwide. The fresh air vending machine email runs along the same lines as previous related scam emails encouraging [...] http://bit.ly/bDJMAc

Whidbey Island Bank to Acquire North County Bank

OAK HARBOR, Wash., Sept. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Washington Banking Company (Nasdaq:WBCO) today announced that its subsidiary, Whidbey Island Bank, has acquired substantially all of the assets and deposits of North County Bank, located in Arlington, Washington, through a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

“The branch network we are [...] http://bit.ly/9DmaT5

Ambassadors Group Names Anthony Dombrowik CFO

SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ambassadors Group, Inc.,(Nasdaq:EPAX) the parent company of People to People Ambassador Programs, World Adventures Unlimited, and BookRags, an educational research website, today, announced the appointment of Anthony F. Dombrowik to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President. Dombrowik, a seasoned executive from Red Lion [...] http://bit.ly/dsSAVE

Lead Investors in Hampton Roads Bankshares' $255 Million Private Placement Receive All Regulatory Approvals Necessary to Part

NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:HMPR) (the “Company”), the holding company for Bank of Hampton Roads and Shore Bank, today announced that the lead investors in the Company’s planned 5 million private placement of common stock (the “Private Placement”) have received all required regulatory approvals necessary to participate [...] http://bit.ly/9YvLC7

Integra Bank Announces Completion of Sale of Branches and Loans to FNB Bank

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:IBNK) announced the closing of the sale of three branches of its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Integra Bank N.A. (“Integra Bank”), to FNB Bank, Inc. (“FNB”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jackson Financial Corporation. Two of the banking offices are located in Cadiz, Kentucky and the [...] http://bit.ly/cazsjc

General Automotive Announces Joint Venture with Taichi Automotive to Form General Automotive-China

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), a North American provider of aftermarket parts and advanced technology for the automotive industry, today announced a joint venture agreement with Taichi Automotive of China.

General Automotive continues to expand its manufacturing and supplier base in China with this partnership. Taichi currently has presence [...] http://bit.ly/aKOzze

Wall Street Journal to Debut Expanded Saturday Paper

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Wall Street Journal will unveil an expanded Saturday newspaper tomorrow, Sept. 25. The enhanced Weekend Edition — now called WSJ Weekend — will feature new sections and expanded coverage, highlighted by provocative reports and essays on world affairs, business and culture as well as a range [...] http://bit.ly/aUDPxu

Phil Mason Appointed General Manager of Geovic Cameroon PLC; Nkamouna Project Update

DENVER, Sept. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Geovic Mining Corp. (“Geovic” or “the Company”) (TSX:GMC) (OTCBB:GVCM), on behalf of its 60.5%-owned subsidiary Geovic Cameroon PLC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Phillip R. Mason as General Manager of Geovic Cameroon PLC. Mr. Mason is a 30-year mining industry veteran, including 20 years experience [...] http://bit.ly/92SMOD

Women Performers at the 8th Annual 'What A Pair' Benefit Receive a Special Treat

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GIFTED (www.giftedinc.com) announced today that the women performers for the What A Pair show benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Institute on September 25th at the Broad Theater in Santa Monica will receive a special gift bag of unique items by the gift bag marketing company.

The sought-after products [...] http://bit.ly/b2dVUl

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Opens in Select IMAX(R) Theatres This Friday

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX), Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures announce that Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, the film based on the beloved “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” books by Kathryn Lasky, will be released to IMAX® theatres this Friday, September 24th. The film will [...] http://bit.ly/9cTVh8

Home BancShares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

CONWAY, Ark., Sept. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:HOMB), parent company of Centennial Bank, today announced it expects to release Third Quarter 2010 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, October 21, 2010. �Following this release, management will conduct a conference call to review these earnings at 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 [...] http://bit.ly/c8X7Ht

Fresh Healthy Vending Marketing Department Announces New Website Launch

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fresh Healthy Vending, the nation’s leading healthy vending machine provider announced the official launch today of a new corporate website. The new website has been designed to fully support the company’s dual focus of educating potential franchisees about the brand and model while reaching out to prospective [...] http://bit.ly/c4oD21

Oxygen Biotherapeutics Receives DSMB Approval to Proceed to the Next Cohort in Its Phase II-B Clinical Trial for Traumatic Br

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:OXBT) (SIX Swiss Exchange:OXBT) reported today that the Data Safety Monitoring Board overseeing the company’s ongoing Phase II-b trial has, based on the results of the first cohort of patients, authorized the company to move forward with the next cohort of the study.�� This [...] http://bit.ly/aWu7hQ

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. to Present at the JMP Securities Financial Services & Real Estate Conference

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (“Maiden”) (Nasdaq:MHLD) will participate in the JMP Securities Financial Services & Real Estate Conference on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in New York.

Maiden President and CEO Art Raschbaum is scheduled to present at 10:00 a.m. ET. Mr. Raschbaum will be joined at the conference by [...] http://bit.ly/bhzmMY

Windstream Prices Private Offering of $500 Million of Its 7.75% Senior Notes Due 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq:WIN) announced today the pricing of a private placement of 0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.75% Senior Notes due Oct. 15, 2020, at an issue price of 100.00% to yield 7.75%. The offering is expected to settle on Oct. 6, 2010, [...] http://bit.ly/cy0Svt

Clinton Global Initiative to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Sept. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

What:

Clinton Global Initiative will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Marilia Bezerra, Director of Commitments, will ring the NASDAQ Opening Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite � 4 Times Square � 43rd & Broadway � Broadcast Studio

When:

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at 9:15 [...] http://bit.ly/bUOD6L

Infinity Pharmaceuticals to Present Phase 1 Clinical Data of IPI-926 at ESMO Congress

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:INFI) today announced that Phase 1 data of its novel Hedgehog pathway inhibitor, IPI-926, will be presented during the 35th Congress of the European Society of Molecular Oncology (ESMO), in Milan, Italy.

The poster, entitled “A Phase 1 study of IPI-926, an inhibitor of the [...] http://bit.ly/aXhVYI

Icagen Announces Effectiveness of Reverse Split

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Icagen, Inc. (Nasdaq:ICGN) today announced that its previously announced one-for-eight reverse stock split became effective as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 21, 2010. The reverse split will be effective for trading purposes at the opening of the market on September 22, 2010. Due [...] http://bit.ly/dqhQdP

Photo Release � Former Blackberry Executive Opens Write-In Campaign for 18th District Congressional Seat

HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston mediator and former BlackBerry executive Charles B. “ChuckM” Meyer is busy planning for a stint in Congress. He has decided to take on Houston icon Sheila Jackson Lee and her Republican and Libertarian opponents in his first political race ever. Meyer is taking a unique stand on [...] http://bit.ly/cBCkJG

AutoZone 4th Quarter Same Store Sales Increase 6.7%; EPS Increases 27.7% to $5.66; Jim Shea, EVP Merchandising, Marketing and

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) today reported net sales of .4 billion for its fourth quarter (16 weeks) ended August 28, 2010, an increase of 9.5% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 (16 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased [...] http://bit.ly/cLiIAV

Four Star Holdings, Inc. Argues Five Reasons to Challenge Bernanke's Remarks About Housing Market

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four Star Holdings Inc.’s (OTCBB:FSTH) management gives a rebuttal to the testimony by Fed Chairman Bernanke where he said, “The housing market remains ‘weak’.” � His focus was on national trends, but he did not mention any positive trends within certain U.S. sectors,�specifically in the Birmingham, Alabama [...] http://bit.ly/9cTtrZ

Pioneer Bank and FHLB Dallas Award AHP Grant to Assist Mesilla Valley Habitat With Constructing Nine Homes

LAS CRUCES, N.M., Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is pleased to announce it has awarded a ,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to the Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity, which will be used toward the construction of homes for nine low-income families in Don Ana County, New [...] http://bit.ly/9MQvoF

IMAX Signs Largest Theatre Deal in Asia; CJ CGV HOLDINGS, LTD. to Open 15 New IMAX Theatres in China

Korea’s Leading Exhibitor to Utilize IMAX Brand as Key Part of China Growth Strategy

First China Deal Structured With Increased Box Office Participation

Deal Will Make CJ CGV the Largest Operator of IMAX Theatres in Asia; Third Largest IMAX Operator Worldwide

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that [...] http://bit.ly/cXicg0

Photo Release � Gulf Coast Teachers Test Newton's Laws of Motion Aboard Zero-Gravity Flight as Northrop Grumman Foundation We

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) Foundation continues its Weightless Flights of Discovery program in Gulfport, Miss., today lifting 29 more schoolteachers into weightlessness.

A photo accompanying this release is available at http://ping.fm/xstiH

This fall’s program started last Tuesday in Cincinnati, with the ultimate science experiment, the release of more [...] http://bit.ly/cPE5dg

Nuclear Energy Will Help Meet Rising Electricity Demand, Create Jobs, Says AEHI CEO

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The acceleration of nuclear energy use in the U.S. can help meet the rising electricity demand with a clean-air energy source and at the same time spur the American economy as construction of new plants will lead to increasing demand for tens of thousands of skilled workers [...] http://bit.ly/bVlzXq

Encompass Holdings' QDS-I HyperBackbone(TM) Joint Venture Reduces High Speed Data Connection Costs by 50% or More

RENO, Nev., Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encompass Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECMH), www.encompassholdings.com, reports today that its’ wholly owned subsidiary, Quadrant Data Systems, Inc.� (QDS-I) working with its joint venture partner WebPerception Wireless Networks has completed testing and is already presenting their new product offering, HyperBackbone, to new and existing clients.

Joe Berardi, Quadrant’s CEO, [...] http://bit.ly/dxLten

American Jianye Greentech Holdings Provides Harbin Department of Transportation With Plan for Promoting Clean Fuel for Taxis

NEW YORK and HARBIN, China, Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Jianye Greentech Holdings, Ltd. (OTCBB:AJGH), a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of alcohol-based automobile fuel and civil-use fuel in China, including the production of methanol, ethanol, and blended fuels, today announced it has submitted a plan to the Harbin Department of Transportation for [...] http://bit.ly/aLoP0o

U.S. Navy Broadens CRADA With Oxygen Biotherapeutics to Include Preclinical Studies Assessing Oxycyte(R) for Spinal Cord Inju

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:OXBT) (SIX Swiss Exchange:OXBT) today announced it has amended an existing Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) to include preclinical trials using swine models to assess the safety and efficacy of Oxygen Biotherapeutics’ proprietary Oxycyte® perfluorocarbon [...] http://bit.ly/97Zazc

Trintech Announces Participation at iXBRL and Financial Close Management Conference

DALLAS, DUBLIN, Ireland and LONDON, Sept. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trintech Group Plc (Nasdaq:TTPA), a leading global provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) software solutions, announced today that it is participating at Europe’s leading iXBRL and financial process management event, to be held at the Hilton Metropole in London, on [...] http://bit.ly/cROY8I

Northfield Bancorp, Inc. Named to Forbes "Most Trustworthy Companies"

AVENEL, N.J., Sept. 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:NFBK),the holding company for Northfield Bank, was named among the top “Most Trustworthy Companies” in a list compiled for Forbes by Audit Integrity, a Los Angeles-based independent financial analytics firm.

Audit Integrity looks beyond the raw data reported in companies’ income statements and balance sheets [...] http://bit.ly/bl2FJl

Juniper Group Reports Increase in Revenue

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Juniper Group, Inc. (OTCBB:JUNP), a growing national supporter to wireless telecommunication companies, reported today that its revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased to approximately ,698,000, as compared to 9,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. This significant increase in revenue [...] http://bit.ly/bIhYY3

Globe Specialty Metals Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2010 Results and a Dividend of $0.15 per Common Share

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSM) (the “Company”) today announces results for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. Key points are as follows:


Net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010 were up 30%, to 6.4 million, and shipments increased 30% to 62,207 MT, [...] http://bit.ly/9QDsSv

U. S. Court of Appeals Decision Allows Enforcement of Non-Solicitation of Funds Policy at Los Angeles International Airport

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and airport officials are pleased with a mandate issued by the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifting a preliminary injunction, imposed in 1997, that allows Los Angeles Airport Police to begin enforcement of a Los Angeles City ordinance prohibiting [...] http://bit.ly/cUzMHT

Regions Financial Corp.'s (RF) Morgan Keegan Brokerage Unit Hit With Award for 100% of Claimant's Damages Sought Plus Hit Wit

ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On September 16, 2010, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel awarded 100% of damages sought and assessed costs against Regions Financial Corp.’s (RF) brokerage unit, Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. for breach of legal duties owed a 73-year old client. The case is Gratwick v. Morgan [...] http://bit.ly/c4GAj9

Photo Release � Thirty Teachers Test Newton's Laws of Motion Aboard Zero-Gravity Flight as Northrop Grumman Foundation Weight

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) Foundation continues its Weightless Flights of Discovery program in Memphis, Tenn. today lifting 30 more schoolteachers into weightlessness.

A photo accompanying this release is available at http://ping.fm/KS919

This year’s program started Tuesday in Cincinnati, with the ultimate science experiment, the release of more than [...] http://bit.ly/dziYxP

Four Star Holdings, Inc. Shareholder Update

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four Star Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:FSTH) operates as the 4th largest homebuilding company in the Birmingham, Alabama, area; closely competing with D.R. Horton (DHI) and Lennar (LEN) as a fully integrated builder and developer.� The company operates in four segments, Land Acquisition, Land Development, Structural Community Planning & [...] http://bit.ly/9U657v

Investor Notice: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Against SearchMedia Holdings Limited � IDI

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm today announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf all purchasers of the common stock of SearchMedia Holdings Limited (formerly, Ideation Acquisition Corp.) (“SearchMedia” or “Ideation” or the “Company”) (AMEX:IDI) during the period from April 1, 2009 to August 20, [...] http://bit.ly/buWDQ1

Better Environment Concepts Inc. CEO Seeks Board Approval to Negotiate Terms on 20,000 Acres of Oil Properties in Ontario Can

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Better Environment Concepts Inc., (Pink Sheets:BEEN), reports that on September 7th, 2010, Brent Riddle, CEO of Better Environment Concepts Inc., (BECI), asked the Board to approve his request to represent the company in negotiations to purchase certain partnership rights to 20,000 acres of Canadian oil properties. For [...] http://bit.ly/cHZAcV

Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Announces Investigation of the Practices of Fund-of-Funds Firms

SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Attorney Advertising. Keller Rohrback L.L.P. (www.krclassaction.com) is investigating “fund-of-funds” firms that invested their clients’ money in various hedge funds. �The investigation focuses on the methods utilized by the fund-of-funds firms in addressing potential conflicts of interest, as well as whether or not they oversee their client’s assets in [...] http://bit.ly/d3Qpyd

Stockholders Approve All Proxy Proposals at OPNET Technologies, Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Stockholders

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OPNET Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPNT), a leading provider of IT Service Assurance solutions, today announced that its stockholders voted in favor of all proxy proposals set forth in the proxy statement and discussed at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held at OPNET’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland on [...] http://bit.ly/9JF0UP

UNICEF Thanks John A. Mattera of Fort Lauderdale for His Commitment to the World's Children and for Becoming a U.S. Fund for

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Joining a vast network of people across the United States working to make the world a better place for children, John Mattera starts his volunteer initiatives today.

About UNICEF: Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, protection, emergency relief, [...] http://bit.ly/9IDoe6

WordLogic Versus Google Instant: WordLogic CEO Frank Evanshen Says WLGC-Patented Hi-Speed Technology is Ripe for Google Searc

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WordLogic Corporation (OTCBB:WLGC) offers “high-speed predictive search technology that is patent-protected and a game-changer that will disrupt the market dynamics of high-speed universal search,” says WordLogic CEO Frank Evanshen. “WordLogic provides the perfect refined search for both advertising and product models as well as business applications, [...] http://bit.ly/d4pDZf

Sony Pictures' Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D Opens Number One at the Box Office and Posts Strong Results at Digital IMAX(R) The

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Sony Pictures Releasing today announced that Resident Evil: Afterlife, the highly-anticipated fourth installment of the popular film series based on the video game, opened number one at the box office this weekend with 141 IMAX screens contributing .6 million of the film’s [...] http://bit.ly/b7hwRc

Mexus Gold U.S. Releases NI 43-101 Technical Report on the El Scorpio Project Guadalupe De Ures Property Sonora, Mexico

CARSON CITY, Nev., Sept. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mexus Gold U.S. (OTCBB:MXSG), a Nevada Corporation is pleased to announce release of the 43-101 technical report for the El Scorpio in Sonora, Mexico.

The El Scorpio Prospects are located in Sonora State in northern Mexico approximately 80 road kilometers northeast of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico near 29 [...] http://bit.ly/brhtoE

Photo Release � Thirty Ohio Teachers and 2,000 Ping Pong Balls Test Newton's Laws of Motion Aboard Zero-Gravity Flight as Nor

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) Foundation kicked off its fifth annual Weightless Flights of Discovery program in Cincinnati today with the ultimate science experiment � the release of more than 2,000 ping pong balls in zero gravity.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://ping.fm/QOLDm

The ping pong [...] http://bit.ly/9A1rlU

Colorado Technical University Appoints Dr. Barbara Orr as University Dean of Education

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colorado Technical University, a leading provider of career-focused education, has announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Orr as university dean of education. In this new role, Orr is responsible for the strategic planning and development of the university’s education programs, including setting appropriate program standards, working [...] http://bit.ly/dwd1qM

EXFO Leverages Intelligent FTB-1 Platform to Launch New Series of Handheld Ethernet Testers

QUEBEC CITY, Canada, Sept. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXFO Inc. (Nasdaq:EXFO) (TSX: EXF) announced today the launch of the NetBlazer series of handheld devices capable of 10 Mbit/s to 10 Gbit/s Ethernet testing. Leveraging the powerful FTB-1 handheld platform, the NetBlazer FTB-860, FTB-860G and FTB-860GL empower field technicians to seamlessly transition between 10/100/1000/10000 interfaces [...] http://bit.ly/ccGXWb

Syndication Inc. Board to Vote on a $1Mill 20% Stake Sale of SRE S.C.; CEO Asks Board to Declare a 5% Dividend of Common Comb

DAMASCUS, Md., Sept. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syndication Inc., (Pink Sheets:SYNJ), announced that the Board of Directors agreed to vote on the sale terms of approximately 20% of Sentinel Renewable Energy S.C., (SRE S.C.). SRE S.C., a subsidiary of Syndication Inc. is the Company’s bio-diesel manufacturing project located in South Carolina. Until the Board [...] http://bit.ly/dAasxA

Conceptus(R) Signs Exclusivity Agreement With VirtaMed AG to Supply the EssureSim(TM) Hysteroscopic Simulator to Enhance Phys

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conceptus Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTS), developer of the Essure(R) procedure, the most effective non-surgical permanent birth control method available, has entered into a mutually exclusive agreement with VirtaMed AG as its exclusive supplier for virtual reality training of the hysteroscopic procedure that deploys Essure.�The establishment of this strategic [...] http://bit.ly/dsqBH7

BankFinancial Corporation Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Downers Grove National Bank

BURR RIDGE, Ill., Sept. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BankFinancial Corporation (Nasdaq:BFIN) (“BankFinancial”) announced today the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire DG Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Downers Grove National Bank. Founded in 1955, Downers Grove National Bank is a privately held community bank with 0 million in assets [...] http://bit.ly/aVW5Nq

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces Leadership Change in Europe

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (“AmTrust”) (Nasdaq:AFSI) announced today that, effective immediately, Max Caviet, EVP and head of AmTrust’s European operations, has been named CEO of AmTrust Europe, Ltd. (formerly known as IGI Insurance Company, Ltd.) The role was previously held by Keith Wardell, who has resigned to [...] http://bit.ly/dqyfuI

Codido, Inc. Changes Name to Quad Energy Corp.

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Codido, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CDID) announces that effective September 13, 2010, FINRA has approved the name change from Codido, Inc. to Quad Energy Corp. Until a new symbol is assigned by FINRA, it will continue to trade under the same symbol CDID. The company believes that the new [...] http://bit.ly/dtWq2u

Mechel Reports Raising US$2bln Pre-Export Finance Facility to Refinance Its Existing Debt Obligations

MOSCOW, Sept. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mechel OAO (NYSE:MTL), one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, raised the USbln pre-export facility.

The new facility is split between the borrowers in mining (OJSHC Yakutugol and Southern Kuzbass Coal Company for US7.1 mln each), steel (OAO Chelyabinsk metallurgical plant for US.3 mln) and ferroalloy [...] http://bit.ly/90bDnk

j2 Global to Present at Kaufman Bros. 13th Annual Investor Conference

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — j2 Global Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:JCOM), the provider of outsourced, value-added messaging and communication services, today announced its participation at the Kaufman Bros. 13th Annual Investor Conference on September 16, 2010.

Scott Turicchi, president of j2 Global, will present at:

ABOUT j2 GLOBAL

Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides [...] http://bit.ly/dsdXDw

ZYBRESTAT(TM) (CA4P) Improves Overall Survival in a Phase 2/3 Trial (FACT Study) of Patients With Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer (

Median Overall Survival of Patients Receiving ZYBRESTAT Plus Chemotherapy was 5.1 Months, Compared With 4.1 Months for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Alone

Patients Alive at One-Year More Than Doubled With ZYBRESTAT Plus Chemotherapy Compared With Chemotherapy Alone (23% Vs. 9%)

Almost Half of Patients Treated With ZYBRESTAT Plus Chemotherapy (48%) Were Alive at Six Months, Compared With 37% [...] http://bit.ly/chOnMX

Equity Highrise Announces the Top 3 Ways to Perform Due Diligence on Business Opportunities

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Equity Highrise, a California-based web marketing firm, has identified several scams that are currently on the rise and is informing consumers on how to avoid them. Especially in the current climate, it can be easy for innocent people to be drawn in by scammers with promises of [...] http://bit.ly/aCI7Nl

TXI Midlothian Plant Earns EPA Energy Star Award

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — TXI Operations, LP, a subsidiary of Texas Industries, Inc. NYSE:TXI announced today that its Midlothian Cement Plant has been awarded the 2010 Energy Star certification for superior energy performance by the United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA. The award places the TXI Midlothian Cement Plant in an exceptional [...] http://bit.ly/bHPSjB

Intuitive Surgical Reports New Employee Option Grants for August 2010

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Nasdaq:ISRG today reported that equity awards approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which consists entirely of Independent Directors, were made to 62 new employees. Pursuant to Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5635c4, the equity awards were granted under the Intuitive Surgical, Inc. [...] http://bit.ly/bgF1u4

Photo Release � Northrop Grumman School Tools Drive Generates School Supplies for Over 1,300 Students

AVONDALE, La., NEWPORT NEWS, Va., and PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 10, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Northrop Grumman Corporation NYSE:NOC donated school supplies to benefit more than 1,300 students during the company’s Shipbuilding sector-wide “School Tools” drive.

Photos accompanying this release are available at http://ping.fm/FWEeM

“School Tools is a success thanks to the continuing support of our employees,” said [...] http://bit.ly/bYQ6MB

John Mattera, Chairman and CEO of The Mattera Reserve, Enters Into the CHP Certification Program

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 10, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — In an effort to follow best practices regarding compliance, transparency and future investment strategies, John Mattera, CEO of The Mattera Reserve, enrolls in a globally recognized training and certification program and a trusted source of education for hedge fund professionals.

The CHP Program is split into two [...] http://bit.ly/c4REO6

Endurance Acquires Renewal Rights for Glacier Re International Reinsurance Portfolio

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 10, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. NYSE:ENH, a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, today announced that it has acquired a portion of Glacier Reinsurance AG’s Glacier Re international and U.S. property catastrophe and global specialty reinsurance business through a quota share treaty and renewal [...] http://bit.ly/dB2jXx

Broadwind Names Jesse E. Collins Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 10, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Broadwind Energy, Inc. Nasdaq:BWEN today announced that Jesse Jess E. Collins has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Company, effective immediately. Collins, 44, is a wind industry veteran with more than 15 years of manufacturing and operations experience.

“In his new role with [...] http://bit.ly/aT1VOx

Oxygen Biotherapeutics Reports First Quarter FY2011 Financial Results

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 9, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. Nasdaq:OXBT SIX Swiss Exchange:OXBT, a development stage biomedical company focused on developing oxygen-rich intravenous and topical products, today announced results for the fiscal year FY first quarter ended July 31, 2010.

Oxygen Biotherapeutics reported a net loss of approximately million, or .13 per share, [...] http://bit.ly/cs0KiZ

City National Securities Names Jonathan Worley Vice President and Head Trader in Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 9, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — City National Bank, California’s Premier Private and Business Bank, announced today that Jonathan Worley has joined the bank’s Wealth Management Division as vice president and head trader for the bank’s brokerage subsidiary, City National Securities CNS.

For an image of Worley, go to http://ping.fm/YLkID

Worley will assume responsibility [...] http://bit.ly/b75j0t

Northrop Grumman Wins Information Security "Project of the Year" Award for OneBadge Identity Solution

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 9, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Northrop Grumman Corporation NYSE:NOC was presented with the Information Security Executive� ISE� Southeast Project of the Year Award last month for the Northrop Grumman OneBadge program. Sponsored by Tech Exec Networks TEN, the award recognizes projects for their outstanding achievements in risk management, data asset protection, compliance, [...] http://bit.ly/aKlfmr

Lecere Announces SaaS Pricing Model for FIRMS

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 9, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Software startup Lecere Corporation Pink Sheets:LCRE www.lecere.com today announced its pricing model for its SaaS Software as a Service application for restaurant point of sales POS.

FIRMS: Pay-as-you-go software with sliding-scale fees

FIRMS is an example of modern software as a service: both the application software and your data [...] http://bit.ly/cQN6ji

Rovi to Showcase Media Guides and Digital Home Entertainment Solutions Portfolio at IBC 2010

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 9, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — This week during the IBC Conference in Amsterdam, Rovi Corporation Nasdaq:ROVI will be demonstrating several of its products that enable its customers consumer electronics manufacturers, television service providers, and entertainment web portals to deliver a robust digital entertainment experience to consumers.

By bringing together entertainment data, [...] http://bit.ly/biPKll

Entropic Communications Multi-Mode Hybrid Silicon Tuner to be Deployed by ROBUST Electronics in European Market

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 9, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — – IBC2010 Stand #3.B16 — Entropic Communications, Inc. Nasdaq:ENTR, a leading provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment, today announced its EN4020 multi-mode hybrid radio frequency RF complementary metal-oxide semiconductor CMOS silicon tuner has been selected by ROBUST Electronics, an Austrian-based electronics [...] http://bit.ly/9XNTFO

B2 Digital, Inc. and Firma Gold Announce LOI for Joint Venture on Property With Proven Reserves of 1.5 Million Ounces of Gold

MEZA, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — B2 Digital, Inc. Pink Sheets:BTDG: Paul LaBarre, CEO, President and Stephane Leblanc, President of Firma Gold, Inc., are pleased to jointly announce the companies have entered into a binding addendum to the LOI signed September 6, 2010 with respect to the mining exploration leases owned by Firma [...] http://bit.ly/bmFpHW

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor to Present at Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, or AOS Nasdaq:AOSL, a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, today announced that management will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference in San Francisco at the Westin San Francisco Market Street. Ephraim Kwok, [...] http://bit.ly/bPODXP

Degama Software Solutions Signs LOI With Conversations India Pvt. Ltd

TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Degama Software Solutions, Inc. Pink Sheets:DGMA announces this morning that it has signed an LOI with Conversations India Pvt. Ltd., an innovative Marketing and Advertising firm in India. �
Conversations India Pvt. Ltd. is a company which specializes in web advertising and marketing for Media, Software, Telecommunication and Internet-based [...] http://bit.ly/aZxpsu

GelTech Solutions, Inc. OTCBB: GLTC

GelTech Solutions provides innovative, environmentally safe and creative products to agriculture, various industries and the general public that help improve lives, reduce the need for such precious commodities as water, protect lives and property from wildfires and potentially helping to reduce the impact of hurricanes upon storm-prone areas.
The [...] http://bit.ly/cChtou

Photo Release � Insomniac Events Celebrates Successful Electric Daisy Carnival Puerto Rico and Texas Nocturnal Festival

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — With a record-breaking 15,000 people in attendance at Electric Daisy Carnival Puerto Rico on August 28, 2010 and 25,000 people attending Nocturnal Festival in Texas on September 4 and 5, 2010, Insomniac is pleased to report two more successful ‘18 and older’ music festivals.

Photos accompanying this release [...] http://bit.ly/9tOTAD

Park View Federal Appoints Three New Executives

SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Park View Federal Savings Bank announces the appointments of Greg D. Ferrazza to Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking, Mary Ann Stropkay to Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, and Ann P. Wagner to Vice President, Treasury Management.

“I am very pleased to welcome Greg, Mary Ann and [...] http://bit.ly/bRKkdf

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals to Present at Rodman and Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing its proprietary and patented Aganocide compounds NYSE Amex:NBY, announces that Thomas Paulson, CFO, will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference. The presentation is currently scheduled for 12:05 PM, September 14, 2010, in [...] http://bit.ly/blAYRM

Capstone Therapeutics to Present at Rodman & Renshaw 12th Annual Healthcare Conference

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Capstone Therapeutics Nasdaq:CAPS is scheduled to make a presentation at the Rodman & Renshaw 12th Annual Healthcare Conference, New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue, New York 10022 on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:50pm EDT. John M. Jock Holliman, Executive Chairman, will provide an overview and [...] http://bit.ly/a6MwU2

Archipelago Learning Inc. to Present at the BMO Capital Markets 10th Annual Back to School Education Conference

DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Archipelago Learning Inc. Nasdaq:ARCL, a leading subscription-based online education company, today announced that Tim McEwen, Chief Executive Officer, and James Walburg, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the BMO Capital Markets 10th Annual Back to School Education Conference held at the Grand Hyatt in New York [...] http://bit.ly/9VMHSy

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Avantair, Inc. to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference on September 14

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Avantair, Inc. OTCBB:AAIR, the only publicly traded stand-alone private aircraft operator and the industry leader of fractional aircraft ownership and flight hour time cards in the light jet cabin category, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Steven Santo will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment [...] http://bit.ly/c1og84

Photo Release � Northrop Grumman Distributed Aperture System DAS for F-35 Demonstrates Ballistic Missile Defense Capabiliti

BALTIMORE, Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Northrop Grumman Corporation’s NYSE:NOC AN/AAQ-37 Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System DAS for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter successfully detected and tracked a two-stage rocket launch at a distance exceeding 800 miles during a routine flight test conducted aboard the company’s BAC 1-11 test bed aircraft.

Photos accompanying this [...] http://bit.ly/aSSVF6

Trintech Takes Product Training Online With Newest Release of Reconciliation Software

DALLAS, DUBLIN, Ireland and LONDON, Sept. 7, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Trintech Group Plc Nasdaq:TTPA, a leading global provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance GRC software solutions, announced the availability today of ReconNET 8.1, the high-volume reconciliation software component of its flagship Unity Financial GRC Software platform. Trintech customers now have the [...] http://bit.ly/9k2If5

Avi Naor Appointed as Chairman of Retalix

RA’ANANA, Israel, Sept. 6, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Retalix Ltd. Nasdaq:RTLX announced today the appointment of Avi Naor, a member of Retalix’s board of directors, to chairman of the board.� The appointment follows Eli Gelman’s request to step down from the chairman of the board position to carry out his responsibilities as the new CEO [...] http://bit.ly/cBGlTK

Exmovere Starts Development of an Electric, Low Speed Road Vehicle for Active Women

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 3, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Exmovere Holdings, Inc. www.exmovere.com, a biomedical engineering company, today announced that it is developing a stand and ride road vehicle to complement its Chariot product line, called the “Red Fury.” On June 22nd of this year, Exmovere Holdings engaged Sarah Park as lead industrial designer for this [...] http://bit.ly/b0mHUf

Crown Castle International to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference

HOUSTON, Sept. 3, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Crown Castle International Corp. NYSE:CCI announced today that Jay Brown, Crown Castle’s Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 5:20 p.m. eastern time at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. Mr. Brown’s presentation will be broadcast live [...] http://bit.ly/awjUFE

Oxygen Biotherapeutics Announces First Quarter FY2011 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 3, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. Nasdaq:OXBT SIX Swiss Exchange:OXBT, a development stage biomedical company focused on developing oxygen-rich intravenous and topical products, today announced that the company will report first quarter fiscal year 2011 financial results following the close of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, September 9, 2010.

The [...] http://bit.ly/9lypkY

Bruker Corporation BRKR President and Chief Executive Officer to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Sept. 3, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE –

What:

Bruker Corporate [BRKR] will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square to celebrate their 50th anniversary of being in business.

In honor of the occasion, Dr. Frank Laukien, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bruker Associates [BRKR] will ring the NASDAQ Opening Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite 4 [...] http://bit.ly/acR6FK

Revolutions Medical Agrees to General Terms and Signs Agreement for Manufacturing of RevVac 3cc Safety Syringe

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 3, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Revolutions Medical “Revolutions Medical” or the “Company” OTCBB:RMCP signs Letter of Intent today with Medical Investment Group, LLC MIG for the Manufacturing of the RevVac Safety Syringe.�The final terms are expected to be completed in definitive documents between the parties no later than September 17th, 2010.

The agreed [...] http://bit.ly/bARCtV

Need Jobs and Tax Revenue? Build Nuclear Power Plants, Says CEO of Alternate Energy Holdings

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 3, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Today’s jobs report from the U.S. Dept. of Labor continues to highlight the need for U.S private sector job growth.

“But there is an excellent way to create millions of high-paying jobs,” says Don Gillispie, CEO of Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc OTCBB:AEHI. “Build new nuclear plants.”

Gillispie has the [...] http://bit.ly/cRj3s2

Hurco Reports Third Quarter Results

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 3, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Hurco Companies, Inc., Nasdaq:HURC today reported a net loss of ,173,000, or $0.18 per diluted share, for its third quarter ended July 31, 2010, compared to a net loss of ,231,000, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the corresponding period in fiscal 2009. ��For the first nine months [...] http://bit.ly/cMeGub

Joe Shaulson and Luis Fernandez-Moreno Elected Executive Vice Presidents at Arch Chemicals

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 2, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Arch Chemicals, Inc. NYSE:ARJ announces the election of two Executive Vice Presidents to its senior leadership team –�Joe Shaulson and Luis Fernandez-Moreno, both of whom assumed their new roles effective September 1, 2010.�Mr. Fernandez-Moreno joins Arch from The Dow Chemical Company.�They will report to Michael E. Campbell, [...] http://bit.ly/cnQwx7

Photo Release � Pizza Inn Veteran Bob Singh Signs Area Development Agreement for Another 20 Years

THE COLONY, Texas, Sept. 2, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Pizza Inn, Inc. Nasdaq:PZZI today announced that veteran franchisee and Mississippi area developer Bob Singh, of Greenwood, Miss., who has been with the system for more than 30 years, has signed a new Area Development Agreement, committing to another 20 years. The new agreement calls for [...] http://bit.ly/9JmBwH

Lakeland Financial Corporation to Present at the INVESTIndiana Equity Conference September 9, 2010

WARSAW, Ind., Sept. 2, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Lakeland Financial Corporation Nasdaq:LKFN, parent company of Lake City Bank, will be presenting at the 2010 INVESTIndiana Equity Conference on Thursday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m. EDT in Indianapolis.

Interested investors may view a copy of the slides used in the presentation by accessing the Investor Relations section [...] http://bit.ly/cXwl1Y

MUNCmedia to Host "Introduction to Investor Relations" Networking Dinner in Boston

BOSTON, Sept. 2, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — MUNCmedia, #1 in Retail Investor Targeting, today announced their ongoing commitment to best practices in investor relations by participating in NIRI’s annual East Coast “Introduction to Investor Relations” conference. MUNCmedia will be hosting the conference’s premiere networking dinner at one of Boston’s most popular — and lively — [...] http://bit.ly/a8fDlm

MediciNova to Present at the Rodman and Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 2, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Market Nasdaq:MNOV and the Hercules Market of the Osaka Securities Exchange Code Number: 4875, today announced that Shintaro Asako, Chief Financial Officer of MediciNova, will present a company overview at the Rodman and Renshaw [...] http://bit.ly/aT5tch

Evotec Completes Acquisition of DeveloGen

HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 2, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Evotec AG Frankfurt:EVT TecDAX today announced the Closing of the agreement to acquire DeveloGen as announced in detail on 14 July 2010.

Following the successful fulfilment of various Closing conditions, the sellers of 99.3% of the shares in DeveloGen AG today transferred their shares to Evotec AG.� Evotec [...] http://bit.ly/biwfio

Old Line Bancshares, Inc. and Maryland Bankcorp, Inc. Announce Execution of Merger Agreement

BOWIE, Md. and LEXINGTON PARK, Md., Sept. 1, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Old Line Bancshares, Inc. Nasdaq:OLBK, the parent company of Old Line Bank, and Maryland Bankcorp, Inc., the parent company of Maryland Bank & Trust Company, N.A., today jointly announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement the “Merger Agreement” that provides for the [...] http://bit.ly/a3VC5u

OptimumCare Corporation Has a Profit of .02 Cents Per Share for the First Six Months of 2010

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Sept. 1, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — OptimumCare Corporation Pink Sheets:OPMC, a behavioral healthcare and temporary staffing services provider, today reported that the company achieved profitability in the second three months of 2010, as well as the first six months of 2010.

For the three months ended June 30, 2010, with all figures unaudited, [...] http://bit.ly/9A12F4

Laurion Confirms and Extends High Grade Gold Mineralization at Marge Vein, Sturgeon River

TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. TSX-V:LME Other OTC:LMEFF “Laurion“ is pleased to report assay results from the Company’s drill program conducted at the Sturgeon River Property in Beardmore, Ontario. The target of the drill program, which consisted of five holes over a 150 metre strike length, was the gold-rich [...] http://bit.ly/c4p3up

iCAD, Inc. ICAD, in Recognition of Prostate Awareness Month, to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, Sept. 1, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE —

What:

Ken Ferry, President and CEO of iCAD, Inc. ICAD, along with iCAD’s executive management team, will visit NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square and preside over the NASDAQ Closing Bell in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite 4 Times Square 43rd & Broadway Broadcast [...] http://bit.ly/a0mdyb

FHLBank Cincinnati Awards $6.1 Million for Affordable Housing in Ohio

CINCINNATI, Sept. 1, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati President and CEO David H. Hehman and Sen. Sherrod Brown D, OH today announced more than .1 million in funding for 12 affordable housing projects in Ohio.

Today’s announcement took place at the headquarters of the Canton YWCA, which was awarded a grant [...] http://bit.ly/9MOAuF

Aerius Engages Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP to Assist in Providing Current Public Information

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 1, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Aerius International Inc., Pink Sheets:AERS has engaged major law firm Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP to assist the company in preparing and posting current public information and other information on the OTC Disclosure and News Service required to remove the “yield sign” currently placed on the [...] http://bit.ly/dmpFsV

Port Commission Approves $500,000 Contract for Dredging at Bayport Wharf, Proposal to Host 2014 AAPA Conference

HOUSTON, Aug. 31, 2010 GLOBE NEWSWIRE — The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority authorized a 2,502 construction contract to Sullivan Land Services, Ltd. for maintenance dredging at Bayport Wharf No. 3 and approved a proposal to host the 2014 American Association of Port Authorities annual conference at its regular August 31 meeting.

In [...] http://bit.ly/aIBMAs