Sunday, October 31, 2010

B2 Digital, Inc. Clarifies Plans to Issue Stock Dividend of B2 Digital Shares to Its Shareholders

MESA, Ariz., Oct. 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B2 Digital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BTDG) is pleased to announce that at a meeting of the Company’s Board of Directors held on October 25, 2010, the directors of B2 Digital, Inc. approved a 10% stock dividend on our Common Stock.

B2 Digital, Inc. has filed the Issuer Company-Related Action [...] http://bit.ly/aan9tu

BOS to Release Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results on Wednesday, November 10, 2010

RISHON LEZION, Israel, Oct. 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. (“BOS”) (Nasdaq:BOSC) today announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter of 2010 before the market opens on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.

A conference call will be held on November 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. EST – 17:00 [...] http://bit.ly/bGOlSq

Saturday, October 30, 2010

REMINDER � Eastbound I-105 On-Ramp Near LAX to Close 6 Hours on October 31

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the California Department of Transportation, the on-ramp to the eastbound I-105 from southbound Sepulveda Boulevard at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be closed for restriping. The closure will affect the two lanes leading to the on-ramp and to westbound Imperial Highway from 7 a.m. [...] http://bit.ly/aDUZin

Powerful New Way to Support Optimal Breast Health

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EcoNugenics® is proud to introduce BreastDefend™, a new nutraceutical compound formulated specifically to promote and maintain breast health. Physician-formulated BreastDefend is crafted from eight exclusive, clinically tested compounds, including scientifically supported nutrients, herbs, and medicinal mushrooms.

Each ingredient in BreastDefend is selected on the basis of potency, [...] http://bit.ly/axgvwF

Important November 19, 2010 Securities Class Action Deadline Approaching for Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors, Says the

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm reminds investors of the important November 19, 2010 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action lawsuit the firm filed on behalf of purchasers of Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Arena” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:ARNA) securities. The Rosen Law Firm encourages purchasers of Arena securities during [...] http://bit.ly/drjUkl

Interline Brands, Inc. Announces Acquisition of CleanSource

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interline Brands, Inc. (NYSE:IBI) (“Interline” or the “Company”), a leading distributor and direct marketer of maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) products, announced today that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of CleanSource, Inc. (“CleanSource”), a distributor of janitorial and sanitation (“JanSan”) supplies, for .1 million, [...] http://bit.ly/cVAL9A

Friday, October 29, 2010

Important November 19, 2010 Securities Class Action Deadline Approaching for Duoyuan Printing, Inc. Investors, Says the Rosen

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm reminds investors of the important November 19, 2010 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action lawsuit brought on behalf of purchasers of Duoyuan Printing, Inc. (“Duoyuan Printing” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DYP) securities during the period from November 6, 2009 through and including September [...] http://bit.ly/cLYePW

Bucyrus International, Inc. Receives External Assurance on Inaugural Sustainability Report

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bucyrus International, Inc. (Nasdaq:BUCY), a world leader in the design and manufacture of mining equipment, announced today that the organization has received external assurance, conducted by ISOS Group, LLC (www.isosgroup.com) for their inaugural Sustainability Report, released on July 7, 2010, and has achieved a B+ rating [...] http://bit.ly/bmQIfV

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. to Present at Stifel Nicolaus Bank and Thrift Conference

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG) announced today that investors will have an opportunity to listen to a webcast of the Company’s strategy and outlook as it presents at the Stifel Nicolaus Bank and Thrift Conference at approximately 3:25 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. [...] http://bit.ly/b2gzvl

AudioCodes to Present at Needham & Company Broadband Technology Day

LOD, Israel, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AudioCodes (Nasdaq:AUDC), a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) technologies and Voice Network products, today announced that Mr. Shabtai Adlersberg, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer is scheduled to present at the Needham & Company Broadband Technology Day on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 [...] http://bit.ly/9vx38C

CTDC Announces Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for Its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China Technology Development Group Corporation (Nasdaq:CTDC) (“we” or “the Company”), a provider of solar energy products and solutions in China, today announced the Internet availability of proxy materials for its 2010 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2010 AGM” or the “Annual Meeting”) under the U.S. Securities and [...] http://bit.ly/cmFJZn

Micron Announces Buy Back and Refinancing of Convertible Debt

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq:MU) today announced that the Company has entered into separate privately negotiated purchase and exchange agreements under which it will repurchase million in principal amount of its 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 (“4.25% Notes”), repurchase 6 million in principal amount of its [...] http://bit.ly/c7qsSM

Otter Tail Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2010 Results

FERGUS FALLS, Minn., Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq:OTTR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Highlights


Consolidated revenues rose 9.0% compared with the third quarter of 2009
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Diluted earnings per share were .16 compared with .29 in the third quarter of 2009 reflecting the impact of lower productivity [...] http://bit.ly/9XUuS2

MercadoLibre, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MercadoLibre, Inc. (Nasdaq:MELI) (http://ping.fm/BPqZc) intends to release financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010 on November 3, 2010 after the close of the day’s trading.

The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast on November 3, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern [...] http://bit.ly/bemJzf

Thursday, October 28, 2010

EnviroXtract, Inc. Announces Completion of a Reverse Stock Split and Results of Initial Tests Performed with Automotive Motor

EDMOND, Okla., Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EnviroXtract, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EVXAD) announces that it has received analytical reports associated with the initial testing of its proprietary oil extraction process on soil samples saturated with standard automotive motor oil. Based upon a quantitative analysis performed by Test America Laboratories on representative samples, the minimum extraction [...] http://bit.ly/9tMYhS

MediaMind Technologies to Report Third Quarter 2010 Results

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediaMind Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:MDMD), the leading independent provider of integrated digital advertising solutions, announced today that it will host a teleconference to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2010 financial results. The conference call is scheduled for Monday, November 8th at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. MediaMind will release [...] http://bit.ly/aLMWl4

Sotheby's Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2010 Earnings Conference Call Invitation

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) will be holding its third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2010 earnings conference call on Thursday, November 4, 2010. The call will be hosted by Bill Ruprecht, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bill Sheridan, Chief Financial Officer, at 4:45 PM EDT.�The [...] http://bit.ly/9iYziX

Chyron Corporation Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call for November 4, 2010

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chyron Corporation (Nasdaq:CHYR) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2010 financial results before market open on Thursday, November 4, 2010. Chyron Corporation will host a conference call and Webcast for investors and analysts to discuss these results for the quarter on:



Date: November 4, [...] http://bit.ly/anDqMm

SCM Microsystems to Supply Card Readers to China Unicom to Enable Nationwide Subscriber SIM Card Issuance

ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SCM Microsystems, a leading provider of solutions for secure access, secure identity and secure exchange and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:INVE) (Frankfurt: INV), announced that it has been selected to provide high-speed card reader/writers for China Unicom’s point of sales kiosks and stores nationwide. [...] http://bit.ly/azDUgZ

Fundtech Enhances Its PAYplus(R) for CLS(R) With Concurrent Trade Capabilities

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sibos — Fundtech Ltd. (Nasdaq:FNDT), a market leader in global transaction banking solutions, announced the introduction of the Concurrent Processing Module for its PAYplus for CLS system, which is designed to significantly increase the speed in which settlement trades are completed. The announcement relates to the recent [...] http://bit.ly/bUxUOT

Pacific Mercantile Bancorp Reports Improved Results for the Third Quarter of 2010

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (Nasdaq:PMBC) today reported its results of operations for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Overview

During the three months ended September 30, 2010, Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (“Company”) achieved the following improvements in our results of operations:


Net interest income increased by .5 [...] http://bit.ly/bgdBYJ

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Real Goods Solar to Announce Third Quarter 2010 Results

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Real Goods Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:RSOL), a leading residential solar energy integrator, will announce results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2010, after the market close on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. �The Company will also hold a teleconference to discuss these results with additional comments and details. [...] http://bit.ly/bjOFMl

The Pomerantz Firm � A Leader in the Fight Against Abusive Health Insurance Practices

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP (“Pomerantz” or “the Pomerantz Firm”) has been at the forefront of innovative class actions against health insurance companies, combating the abuses of managed care. Challenging inadequate payments for medical services, Partners D. Brian Hufford and Robert J. Axelrod have litigated numerous [...] http://bit.ly/diOmTG

Earth Advantage Institute's Commercial Green Building Program Hits the Accelerator

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Since Earth Advantage Institute launched its Earth Advantage Commercial green building standard in December 2009, the pilot program for small commercial structures has exceeded expectations and is on its way to becoming an established part of Oregon’s green building landscape.

The nonprofit certification organization’s commercial team is close [...] http://bit.ly/bSdeoX

Air Methods to Report Third Quarter Financial Results After Market Close on Thursday, November 4, 2010

DENVER, Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 after the close of the market on Thursday, November 4, 2010. The Company has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results.

Interested parties [...] http://bit.ly/blyGl0

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2010

TONTITOWN, Ark., Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTSI) today reported net loss of 0,727 or diluted and basic loss per share of .05 for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, and net income of 5,403 or diluted and basic earnings per share of .05 for the nine month period then [...] http://bit.ly/bXoIPN

Hill International Receives Major Contract from San Francisco MTA

MARLTON, N.J. and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that it has received a contract to provide agency capital program controls system procurement and related support services from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). The eight-year contract has an estimated [...] http://bit.ly/cSZdSz

Central European Media Enterprises Reports Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

YTD Net income attributable to CME of 6.3 million

THIRD QUARTER- Net Revenues of 4.4 million – - OIBDA loss of $(4.5) million �

NINE MONTHS- Net Revenues of 9.7 million – - OIBDA of .5 million –

HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Oct. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (“CME” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:CETV) [...] http://bit.ly/9T4qyD

Heritage Commerce Corp Reports Net Income for Third Quarter 2010

Credit Quality Improves with a Reduction in Net Charge-offs and Loan Loss Provision

Bank Reports Strong Capital and Liquidity to Support Future Growth

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq:HTBK), the holding company (“the Company”) for Heritage Bank of Commerce (“the Bank”), today reported third quarter 2010 net income of [...] http://bit.ly/cepEpe

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Addresses NASDAQ Trading Halt

VENTURA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:CDTID) announced that it has been contacted by NASDAQ regarding the activity in Clean Diesel’s common stock. Clean Diesel has advised NASDAQ that it is unaware of any material undisclosed corporate developments which would account for recent trading activity.

About the Company

Clean Diesel Technologies, [...] http://bit.ly/9UY2iR

Axcelis Lands an Additional High Volume Order for Innovative Plasma Dry Strip Systems From Another Leading Semiconductor Comp

BEVERLY, Mass., Oct. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACLS) today announced that it has landed an additional high volume follow on order for its plasma dry strip systems from another of the world’s leading semiconductor companies. The order, which includes the Company’s IntegraTM and RapidstripTM products, will be used to support capacity [...] http://bit.ly/cM2g4q

Quality Distribution, LLC and QD Capital Corporation Announce $225,000,000 Debt Offering

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quality Distribution, Inc. (Nasdaq:QLTY) (“Quality“) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiaries, Quality Distribution, LLC (“QD LLC“) and QD Capital Corporation (“QD Capital” and, together with QD LLC, the “Issuers“) are proposing to issue up to 5,000,000 aggregate principal amount of second-priority senior secured notes due 2018 [...] http://bit.ly/ctzdFx

LC Luxuries Limited Prepares for Corporate Name Change to General Cannabis, Inc.

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LC Luxuries Limited�(Pink Sheets:LLUX) (the “Company“) today announced that it has commenced the process to change the Company name from LC Luxuries Limited to General Cannabis, Inc. The Company anticipates the name change to be completed by year end 2010.

James Pakulis, President of LC Luxuries Limited [...] http://bit.ly/ctj6Ux

ENGlobal Announces Appointment of J. Neal Vizina as Engineering President

HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ENGlobal (Nasdaq:ENG), a leading provider of energy-related project delivery solutions, today announced that it has appointed Mr. J. Neal Vizina to serve as the Company’s new President of Engineering effective immediately. �In this role, Mr. Vizina will report directly to Edward L. Pagano, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. [...] http://bit.ly/bAaSt7

American Dental Partners Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

WAKEFIELD, Mass., Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Dental Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADPI) announced financial results today for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Comparing results for the third quarter of 2010 with results for the third quarter of 2009:
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Net revenue was ,116,000 for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to [...] http://bit.ly/dryq8F

Monday, October 25, 2010

PRGX Global, Inc. Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Operating Highlights


Fourth straight quarter of year-over-year revenue growth

Strong sales activity in all service lines

Ramp-up of Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program moving ahead

Successful launch of India off-shore services center


ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRGX Global, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRGX), the world’s leader in recovery auditing and the pioneer in profit discovery [...] http://bit.ly/9Ips9Q

Former Chief Scientific Officer of Warner-Lambert and President of Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research Joins Aastrom Board of

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASTM), a leading developer of expanded autologous cellular therapies for the treatment of severe cardiovascular diseases, today announced that Ronald Cresswell, Ph.D., Hon. D.Sc., FRSE, has joined the company’s board of directors. Dr. Cresswell is the former senior vice president and chief scientific [...] http://bit.ly/d3WnjF

Esri Announces Third Annual T3G Institute for GIS Educators

REDLANDS, Calif., Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Esri has opened the application period for its third annual Teachers Teaching Teachers GIS (T3G) Institute, to be held at Esri headquarters in Redlands, California, from June 12 to 17, 2011.

Digital maps and globes have become commonplace. The challenge for educators is to guide their students beyond [...] http://bit.ly/9mwyD0

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. Expands by Opening an Additional Office in Pakistan

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CRWE) announced today that it is expanding its business by opening another office in Pakistan. This office will be located in the city of Attock, Pakistan. This office will add an additional workforce of 25 associates to its CRWENewswire team, which will increase [...] http://bit.ly/aQ1zYt

New Research Offers Breakthrough in Fight Against Breast Cancer

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Researchers at Indiana University and Methodist Research Institute have published the dramatic effects of a natural formula against breast cancer. The impressive results are found in the most recent publication of Integrative Cancer Therapies. Lead investigator Dr. Daniel Sliva says, “The formula we studied inhibits growth [...] http://bit.ly/d6j3YR

Top Image Systems' Third Quarter Earnings Release Scheduled for November 3, 2010

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top Image Systems (Nasdaq:TISA) (TASE:TISA), announced today that it will be releasing its third quarter 2010 financial results on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, before the U.S. market opens.

The Company will also be hosting a conference call later that same day at 10:00am ET. On the call, [...] http://bit.ly/bN4mj6

Identive Group Appoints Stephen Summerill to Management Team

SANTA ANA, Calif. and ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Identive Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:INVE) (Frankfurt:INV), a provider of products, services and solutions for the security, identification and RFID industries, today announced that Stephen Summerill has joined the Company as Vice President Special Projects & Director of Business Development.

In this dual role, Summerill will [...] http://bit.ly/cjafgK

TIE Technologies to be Featured on StockGoodies.com Radio

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIE Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TTCS), is a diversified holding company who operates a portfolio of Homeland Security assets focused on natural and man caused disaster intervention, driven by proprietary smart logistics, telemetrics and advanced IT solutions, announced today that EVP Graham Mew will be the featured guest [...] http://bit.ly/dhNa1w

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Photo Release � Tanger Outlet Centers Mourns the Passing of Their Founder, Stanley K.Tanger

GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT)�and the company’s Board of Directors announce the passing of their Founder and Director, Stanley K. Tanger.

Mr. Tanger, whose name is synonymous with outlet centers, died on Saturday, October 23, 2010, surrounded by his family. To view a photo of Mr. Stanley [...] http://bit.ly/dCO792

A Closer Look at Herbal Formulas Versus Pharmaceuticals

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — We hear more and more of multiple pharmaceutical drugs either being pulled off the market or receiving warnings from the FDA. From Avendia for Diabetes to the most popular asthma medications, consumers are becoming more aware of the dangers of prescription medicine. Why is this happening? [...] http://bit.ly/bx2zqf

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Must Know Tips for Fighting Breast Cancer

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you have a family history of breast cancer, or are actively undergoing treatment in the wake of a recent diagnosis, there are a variety of natural botanicals, vitamins, and minerals that can have a strong positive impact when it comes to both prevention and recovery.

Based [...] http://bit.ly/9FouhT

RabbitClone Identifies Healthy Fresh Organic Acai Berry Vending Scam

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RabbitClone.com, a website duplication service that helps consumers avoid costly financial pitfalls, has announced identification of a fresh scam dealing with “healthy organic fresh acai berry” products. The products are based on the “fresh” fruit of the acai palm tree which is found in Brazil. The berries [...] http://bit.ly/dhQngz

First Financial Northwest, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

RENTON, Wash., Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest (the “Bank”), today reported a net loss for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 of .1 million, or .69 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of .7 million, [...] http://bit.ly/bdUz0O

Friday, October 22, 2010

Wintrust Financial Corporation Completes Acquisition of the Naperville, Illinois Branch of the First National Bank of Brookfi

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq:WTFC) has announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Wheaton Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”) has completed the acquisition of a branch of First National Bank of Brookfield located in Naperville, Illinois. Through this transaction, subject to final adjustments, the Bank acquired [...] http://bit.ly/cOvCVk

Thermadyne Holdings to Release 2010 Third-Quarter Financial Results

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thermadyne Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:THMD) announced today it will release its third-quarter earnings results after the close of the market on Thursday, October 28, 2010. We will not hold a conference call following the release of our earnings.

About Thermadyne

Thermadyne, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading global [...] http://bit.ly/bEX6Ek

Port Commission Considers $700,000 for Wharf and Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane Parts and Repair

HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will consider 0,000 for wharf and rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane parts and repair and 0,000 to increase Storage Area Network serving Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminals during its regular public meeting on Tuesday, October 26, beginning at 9 [...] http://bit.ly/cMXkZB

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. to Release Third Quarter 2010 Results and Host Conference Call

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW), the North American leader in the design, manufacture and sale of snow and ice control equipment for light trucks, today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, after the close of the market on Monday, November [...] http://bit.ly/deq8jt

SPOT Announces Availability of Intrinsically-Safe (IS) SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globalstar Canada Satellite Co., a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services, announced today its new Intrinsically Safe SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ï¿½(SPOT IS™) is now available in Canada and the United States.�Ideal for harsh environments, SPOT IS™ sends one-way location-based messages via satellite to others [...] http://bit.ly/9lsRFs

Eat Your Way to Breast Health

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Only one third of American women are getting enough fruits and vegetables in their diet to protect against breast cancer, among other conditions. Cancer expert, Dr. Isaac Eliaz has extensive information about the health-promoting benefits of a diet high in antioxidant and nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, [...] http://bit.ly/8Y1pan

Singapore Exchange and NASDAQ OMX Extend Cooperation

ADR Trading on GlobalQuote Starts Today

New Collaboration Includes Dual Listings

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the cooperation to bring American Depository Receipts (ADRs) on GlobalQuote, Singapore Exchange (SGX) and NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today also announce plans to offer companies the opportunities for listing on both exchanges.

The listing co-operation includes offering [...] http://bit.ly/akouNf

Cascade Financial Completes Series of Successful Balance Sheet Restructuring Transactions

EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cascade Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CASB) (the Company), the parent company of Cascade Bank (the Bank), announced today that it has successfully completed a series of balance sheet restructuring transactions which will immediately put the Company and the Bank in an improved financial position including increased capital ratios and [...] http://bit.ly/bsATP6

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Energy XXI Announces Fiscal 2011 First-Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy XXI (Nasdaq:EXXI) (LSE:EXXI) today announced it will host a conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at 8 a.m. CDT (2�p.m. London time) to discuss fiscal 2011 first-quarter financial and operating results for the period ended Sept.�30, 2010.�Results will be released through global newswire services the prior [...] http://bit.ly/aDWbOg

ACCESS Launches Free iPhone eGreeting App for Halloween

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Why send out boring paper cards and invitations when you can make your own holiday greetings come alive with animation and eye-catching graphics? Decoretta, a new holiday-themed electronic greeting application for the iPhone, can turn you into a tech-savvy Martha Stewart, and your friends and family won’t [...] http://bit.ly/8YmuV6

Compuware Earns 12 Cents Per Share in Q2 as Growth Businesses Continue to Soar

Non-mainframe solutions revenue up 53 percent year-over-year in Q2

Q2 total revenue increases 3.6 percent year-over-year

Total products revenue increases nearly five percent year-over-year to 7.6M in Q2

Total APM (Vantage and Gomez) revenues reach .4M in Q2, up nearly 26 percent, on a pro forma basis, year-over-year

Covisint revenues reach .2M, up 27 percent from Q2 last year [...] http://bit.ly/bp8R3C

NAHJ to Discuss the Power of the Latino Vote; Host Wine & Conversation Event in Atlanta

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Journalists from across the country, political strategists and activists, and members of the Latino community will gather in Atlanta next week for a Town Hall to discuss the power of the Latino vote just days before polls open for the mid-term elections.

The Town Hall titled “The Power of [...] http://bit.ly/b0euw1

AAWBC Holds Annual Breakfast November 8; Seeks Nominations for Arab American Businesswoman of the Year Award

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) will hold its Fourth Annual Breakfast on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Byblos Banquet Center, 7258 Chase Rd., Dearborn.� Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, University of Michigan President, will deliver the keynote address.

She was appointed the University’s 13th president in August [...] http://bit.ly/9Yj3fx

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Farmers Capital Bank Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings

FRANKFORT, Ky., Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Farmers Capital Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:FFKT) (the “Company”) reported net income of .3 million or $.11 per common share for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 compared to net income of .8 million or $.32 per common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 and a net [...] http://bit.ly/cYvkRk

Los Angeles City Council Approves LAX Concessions Contracts; Transformation of Aging Terminal Concessions to Begin in January

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Los Angeles City Council today approved contracts for new concessions at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The 10-year contracts include four food-and-beverage packages and four retail packages for LAX Terminals 4, 5, 7 and 8.�Almost all of the new concession concepts are based in the City [...] http://bit.ly/bPXKFt

DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w With SPOT Satellite Communicator Relays Triumphant Message From the Top of the World

YARMOUTH, Maine, Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeLorme and SPOT congratulate American Eric Larsen, who made history by summiting the world’s tallest mountain on Friday, October 15. At over 29,000 feet, Mt. Everest was the final challenge in Larsen’s Save the Poles Expedition, in which he became the first person ever to reach both [...] http://bit.ly/9vXK6r

Technology Donations Awarded in 'Iowa Education Connections' Program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Four schools in Iowa will share ,000 to be used for new technology as part of Windstream’s (Nasdaq:WIN) Iowa Education Connections program. The four schools are:


Nodaway Valley Middle School�- Fontanelle

St. Francis Xavier School – Dyersville

West Delaware Central School District�- Manchester

Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School�- Charter Oak


The four [...] http://bit.ly/bRlsc3

Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its 3rd Quarter Ended September 30, 2010 Earnings Conferenc

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CYLU) today announced that its 2010 third quarter ended September 30 earnings conference call will take place on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time and will be webcast over the internet. The Company will release its third quarter 2010 [...] http://bit.ly/9itHV6

AudioCodes Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

LOD, Israel, Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AudioCodes Ltd. (Nasdaq:AUDC), a leading provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) technologies and Voice Network products, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2010, ended September 30, 2010.

Revenues for the third quarter of 2010 were .3 million compared to .5 million for the second quarter [...] http://bit.ly/905z9z

Photo Release � Globalstar Announces Successful Launch of Six New Second-Generation Satellites

COVINGTON, La., Oct. 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, government, and individuals today announced that six new second-generation Globalstar satellites were successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, using the Soyuz launch vehicle.

A photo accompanying this release is available at [...] http://bit.ly/9fb3sP

Fresh Healthy Vending Videos Channel Launches on YouTube

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fresh Healthy Vending Videos Channel launched today on YouTube and has been made available at http://ping.fm/ylRD2 to provide an online video platform that contains compelling footage relating to the following:

1) ���� Fresh Healthy Vending business model

2)����� Marketing programs to assist franchisees

3)����� Q & A sessions with franchisees [...] http://bit.ly/aUWAcm

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

FBR Capital Markets Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FBR Capital Markets Corporation (Nasdaq:FBCM) (“FBR Capital Markets” or “the Company”), a leading investment bank serving the middle market, today reported a net after-tax loss of .6 million, or .10 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 compared to a net after-tax loss of [...] http://bit.ly/aHru8R

Dearborn Bancorp Reports Third Quarter Profit

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dearborn Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:DEAR), the Holding Company for Fidelity Bank (“Bank”), today reported a net income of 1,000 or .08 per fully diluted common share for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to a net loss of ,045,000 or $(5.24) per share for the three [...] http://bit.ly/9rVA0I

Eagle Rock Announces Start-Up of Phoenix Plant, Closing of Panhandle Gathering Acquisition and Increase in Upstream Borrowing

HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P. (together with its subsidiaries, as applicable, “Eagle Rock” or the “Partnership”) (Nasdaq:EROC) today announced that the recently-installed Phoenix processing plant in the Texas Panhandle has begun commercial operations. The Partnership also announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of certain natural [...] http://bit.ly/bhRO4C

Edgewater Fullscope Participates in Microsoft Partner Channel Builder Program

ATHENS, Ala., Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Fullscope, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater, Inc. (Nasdaq:EDGW) (http://ping.fm/TZA6F) and leading Microsoft Dynamics AX reseller, has entered into a partnership with Invensys Operations Management to promote and sell the Avantis enterprise asset management system and Wonderware manufacturing execution system to chemical processing and industrial equipment [...] http://bit.ly/bjH2br

CORRECTING and REPLACING � Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Announces Increased Dividend

EDINBURG, Va., Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued earlier today under the same headline by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq:SHEN), one of the dates was incorrect. The dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on November 9, 2010. The corrected release follows:

The Board of Directors of Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) [...] http://bit.ly/acX5rt

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Announces Increased Dividend

EDINBURG, Va., Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq:SHEN) declared a cash dividend of .33 per share. The dividend is an increase of .01 per share or 3% over the 2009 dividend. The dividend will be payable December 1, 2010, to shareholders of record on November [...] http://bit.ly/9oJwRB

TIE Technologies Acquires Making Ideas Work

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIE Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TTCS), who is a diverse holding company specializing in science and technology driven companies focused on proprietary smart logistics for Homeland Security, environmental and disaster remediation, telemetrics, and advanced IT solutions, today announced that its award-winning Whirlwind Media Services company has acquired Making [...] http://bit.ly/chFspR

biOasis Receives Blood-Brain Barrier Research Report From The University of British Columbia

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — biOasis Technologies Inc. (TSX-V:BTI) has received a final report detailing results achieved within the Collaborative Research project with The University of British Columbia (UBC) that was announced by the Company on June 2, 2009. The report indicates that p97 (see About Transcend™ below) was more readily [...] http://bit.ly/cNix0L

Monday, October 18, 2010

LegalZoom Partners With the Special Forces Association and Green Beret Foundation to Assist Veterans

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LegalZoom today announced a partnership with the Special Forces Association and Green Beret Foundation to provide discounted services to veterans. Members of the Special Forces Association (some 9,000 strong) will receive a 25% discount on LegalZoom fees for any product or service.

The Army Special Forces, commonly known [...] http://bit.ly/9cHSaj

Franklin Electric Schedules Its Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call

BLUFFTON, Ind., Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (Nasdaq:FELE) will release its third quarter 2010 earnings at 4:05pm EDT on Monday November 1, 2010. A conference call to review earnings and other developments in the business will commence at 5:00pm EDT. The third quarter 2010 earnings call will be available via [...] http://bit.ly/9u8eRf

ELC Technologies Announces Acquisition and Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ELC Technologies, a leading consultancy and development company of next generation Internet and mobile application technologies, today announced its acquisition by new investors comprised of Kamran Pourzanjani, CEO and founder of BestCovery.com and former co-founder and CEO of PriceGrabber.com; and Omid Rahmat, former CEO of Tom’s Hardware, [...] http://bit.ly/c9EzRT

In One of the World's Poorest Countries, Children With Orthopedic Conditions Now Have Hope

LEMOYNE, Pa., Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CURE Children’s Hospital of Niger officially opened today in Niamey, extending a warm welcome to the hundreds of thousands of Nigerien children suffering from physical disabilities like clubfoot, osteomyelitis and other orthopedic deformities.

CURE Children’s Hospital of Niger is the first hospital in the country to offer First-World [...] http://bit.ly/dq6NkG

IRIS to Present at Oppenheimer 21st Annual Healthcare Conference in New York, November 3, 2010

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IRIS International, Inc. (Nasdaq:IRIS), a leading manufacturer of automated in-vitro diagnostics systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide, and a provider of high value personalized diagnostics testing services through its CLIA certified molecular diagnostics laboratory, today announced that Chairman, President and Chief Executive [...] http://bit.ly/9hMOwO

Integra LifeSciences Introduces the CRW Precision(TM) Arc Stereotactic System for Use in Stereotactic Frame-Based Neurosurger

PLAINSBORO, N.J., Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) announced today the launch of the CRW Precision™ Arc Stereotactic System, a multi-purpose stereotactic system used for localizing intra-cranial targets and precisely directing instruments to the target in cases such as brain biopsy, tumor resection, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries. Stereotactic [...] http://bit.ly/bT0K0a

GrowthGate Acquires Part of Saudi Food Services Company "International Foods"

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GrowthGate, the GCC-based specialist buyout firm, announced that it has reached a final agreement to acquire 22% of International Foods Services LLC (“International Foods”), a Saudi conglomerate engaged in food processing, distribution of consumables (wholesale & retail), and catering services. The company is headquartered in [...] http://bit.ly/b6P5hG

Loews Hotels Selects Trintech Reconciliation Suite

DALLAS, DUBLIN, Ireland and LONDON, Oct. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trintech Group Plc (Nasdaq:TTPA), a leading provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance software solutions, announced today that Loews Hotels Business Services Center has selected its ReconNET and AssureNET ASP software for financial process compliance. ReconNET and AssureNET ASP are hosted components [...] http://bit.ly/9vXEfp

Sunday, October 17, 2010

NASDAQ OMX's GlobeNewswire Launches DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Platform

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc,’s (Nasdaq:NDAQ) GlobeNewswire news and disclosure service today officially launched its DIY Do-It-Yourself platform at the PRSA 2010 International Conference. GlobeNewswire’s DIY service provides a robust alternative to traditional editorial press release preparation and distribution. This service meets the demands of today’s changing [...] http://bit.ly/cEeThe

Saturday, October 16, 2010

NASDAQ OMX's GlobeNewswire Launches Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Platform

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NDAQ) GlobeNewswire news and disclosure service today officially launched its Do-It-Yourself (DIY) platform at the PRSA 2010 International Conference. GlobeNewswire's DIY service provides a robust alternative to traditional editorial press release preparation and distribution. This service meets the demands of today's [...] http://bit.ly/aylMVn

Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Announces Closing of Merger and Reverse Stock Split

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (“CDTI”) (Nasdaq:CDTI), a cleantech emissions reduction company, announced today that it has completed its merger with Catalytic Solutions, Inc., which was approved by stockholders on October 12, 2010.

In parallel with this transaction CDTI completed a .0 million capital raise through the sale of [...] http://bit.ly/dyJm8S

Trintech Announces Agreement on the Terms of a Recommended Acquisition for Cash by Private Investor Group

DUBLIN, Ireland and DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO OR FROM AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN, SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

Trintech Group Plc (Nasdaq:TTPA), a leading [...] http://bit.ly/9oGiP5

People's Bank Reports Solid 3rd Quarter Earnings

MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — People’s Bank of Commerce (OTCBB:PBCO) today reported strong earnings for the third quarter of 2010 of 2,000, a 172% increase over the ,000 reported in the previous quarter. These earnings are also significantly above the ,000 reported in the same quarter of 2009.�The Bank reported earnings of [...] http://bit.ly/a4PeHg

Friday, October 15, 2010

Port of Houston, Government Leaders and General Electric Partner to Bring Jobs, Cleaner Air to Region

MEDIA ADVISORY — October 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

About the Port of Houston Authority

The Port of Houston Authority owns and operates the public facilities located along the Port of Houston, the 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities designed for handling general cargo, containers, grain and other dry bulk materials, project and heavy lift [...] http://bit.ly/a2v4vS

15 Million Unemployed, Yet Few Take Advantage of Free Medicine Programs

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With nearly 15 million people still without jobs, programs that help patients receive their medicines either for free or at reduced cost are a godsend for many. Yet few take advantage of them.

In a telephone survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Harris Interactive, 79 percent [...] http://bit.ly/cmUvVF

Cision Announces 'EdCals,' PR Industry's Largest Free Source of Editorial Calendar Information

CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cision, the leading provider of software, services and tools for the media and public relations industry, today announced EdCals � a free, online public relations software tool that makes it easy for PR professionals to know the stories that major media outlets are working on, and when and [...] http://bit.ly/bNx7kU

Photo Release � Northrop Grumman Grooms Area High School Students for a Career in Cybersecurity

CRYSTAL CITY, Va., Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More than 200 Washington, D.C.-area high school students and teachers learned about the exciting career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity today during the Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) Cybersecurity Education Workshop. Held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Northrop Grumman teamed with industry, academia, and government [...] http://bit.ly/aCW2kB

General Automotive Announces Launch of Its Aftermarket Cabin Air Filter Product Line

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), a North American provider of aftermarket parts and advanced technology for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of its complete Cabin Air Filter product line.

General Automotive has launched its first complete line of aftermarket products for distribution in the US. The new [...] http://bit.ly/cETvOb

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (Nasdaq:ROIC) will issue financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 before the market opens on November 3, 2010. The Company will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on November 3, 2010 at 12 noon Eastern Time.

To access the [...] http://bit.ly/b0pPCZ

Oil States Announces Expansion Into Australia

HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oil States International, Inc. (NYSE:OIS) (“Oil States”) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a transaction under which Oil States will acquire all of the ordinary shares of The MAC Services Group Limited (ASX:MSL) (“The MAC”), a leading provider of remote accommodations for the natural [...] http://bit.ly/9M3hiF

Energy XXI Announces Private Exchanges

HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy XXI (Nasdaq:EXXI)�(LSE:EXXI) (the “Company”) today announced unsolicited transactions with holders of the Company’s 7.25% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) to issue shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for 347,500 total shares of Preferred Stock. Of the total, 150,000 shares of the Preferred Stock [...] http://bit.ly/b7sStZ

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Open Letter to Shareholders and Investment Community by General Metals President

RENO, Nev., Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — General Metals Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCBB:GNMT) (Frankfurt:GMQ) president, Paul Wang, provides this open letter to our shareholders and investment community.

Dear Shareholders and Friends;

I find it an honor to be appointed by the Board of Director to serve as President of General Metals Corporation. The company contains all [...] http://bit.ly/cZphVT

Diamond Foods Airing New Pop Secret(R) Commercials

Two new television commercials in Pop Secret’s Kernels campaign to air

Pop Secret records highest share since Diamond Foods’ acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamond Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND), announced today that it will be airing two new television commercials commencing on October 18, the latest in its acclaimed Kernels campaign for the Pop [...] http://bit.ly/cbQOde

Skinvisible Licensee to Launch DermSafe in Europe

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCBB:SKVI)�(OTCQB:SKVI) is pleased to announce that RHEI Pharmaceuticals HK Ltd. (RHEI), a subsidiary of the Luxembourg-based Leeward Ventures SICAR SCA, has entered into an amended agreement that grants RHEI an expedited launch of DermSafe® Hand Sanitizer in Europe. RHEI has chosen to focus on DermSafe [...] http://bit.ly/baO6iC

iShares to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

Bell Ceremony to Celebrate Trading of iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund

Interview Opportunity

ADVISORY, Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

What:�

Darek Wojnar, Head of U.S. iShares Product Research and Development at BlackRock, will preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell to celebrate the trading of iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (Nasdaq:SOXX).

Effective October 15, the iShares [...] http://bit.ly/9sXoNC

Saia to Announce Third Quarter 2010 Results on October 28, 2010

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq:SAIA), a multi-regional trucking transportation company, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2010 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 28, 2010.�Saia management will host a conference call to discuss the results that morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

To participate [...] http://bit.ly/9U3JIv

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. to Hold 2010 Third Quarter Conference Call

ELGIN, Ill., Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (Nasdaq:HCCI) plans to release its 2010 third quarter financial results, which ended September 11, 2010, after the market close on Wednesday October 20, 2010.

The company will host a conference call on Thursday October 21, 2010 at 9:30 AM Central Time, during which management will [...] http://bit.ly/bn2fHe

Photo Release � State Bank Corp. Appoints Chief Financial Officer

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — State Bank Corp. (OTCBB:SBAZ) (“Company”) and its subsidiary Mohave State Bank (“Bank”) today announced the appointment of Craig Wenner to the position of Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.

A photo accompanying this release is available at http://ping.fm/UaK6s

Mr. Wenner began his career in 1998 as an Audit [...] http://bit.ly/bYCiif

LA Femme Film Festival Gives Great Swag

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GIFTED (www.giftedinc.com) announced today that the VIPs and attendees of the 6th annual LA Femme Film Festival, running October 14th � 17th, are in for a special gift bag of unique items by the gift bag marketing company. For more details on all the films, parties and [...] http://bit.ly/c1Ascm

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

TXI Declares Quarterly Dividend

DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TXI) today declared a cash dividend of $.075 per common share payable November 30, 2010 to shareholders of record November 5, 2010.

TXI is a leading supplier of building material and is the largest producer of cement in Texas and a [...] http://bit.ly/9iROUh

Bay Area Habitat for Humanity to Assist First-Time Homebuyers Through AHP Grant Awarded by Amegy Bank and FHLB Dallas

DICKISON, Texas, Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Amegy Bank are pleased to announce they have awarded a ,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BAHFH) to assist 10 low-income, first-time homebuyers with down payment and closing costs on [...] http://bit.ly/cSyvXd

CoStar Group Opens New Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) the number one provider of commercial real estate data and analytic services, today announced the Company has officially opened its expanded headquarters at 1331 L Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C.

CoStar acquired the 10-story, LEED-certified office building in February of this year. To date, more [...] http://bit.ly/b8XKE4

BioCen Natural Products Development Group Announces Health Product Breakthrough in Algae Derived Nutritional Drink Product

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCen Natural Products Development Group (Pink Sheets:BNPD) (Formerly Bionic Products, Inc.) President Daniel J. Kennedy today commented, “We are pleased to announce that the development of BNPD’s first commercial health drink, Vitamin ‘X’, is near completion.” For the past 8 weeks, BNPD has been performing test [...] http://bit.ly/dpww36

TearLab Announces Issuance of Core U.S. Patent

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TearLab Corporation (Nasdaq:TEAR) (TSX:TLB) today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 7,810,380, entitled “Systems and methods for collecting tear film and measuring tear film osmolarity.”�This patent provides the company with broad and blocking intellectual property regarding the measurement of genetic and protein biomarkers within [...] http://bit.ly/adWtv0

Photo Release � Asia Broadcast Satellite Signs ABS-2 Satellite Manufacturing Contract With Space Systems/Loral

HONG KONG and PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) today announced that they have contracted for Space Systems/Loral to manufacture the ABS-2 spacecraft which is scheduled for launch in 2013.

A photo accompanying this release is available at�http://ping.fm/8OL0Z

ABS-2 will be one of the most powerful [...] http://bit.ly/bVtEGf

SDForum and Holland in the Valley's Latest Success Story: PROLIN

SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Susan Lucas-Conwell, CEO of SDForum, congratulated PROLIN on the recent appointment of Greg Stephens as Chief Operating Officer. PROLIN is a company in residence of the Holland in the Valley program run by SDForum, in partnership with the Dutch Consulate. A renowned pioneer in ITIL-based ITSM [...] http://bit.ly/d9CB5S

Fresh Healthy Vending San Diego Launches in Schools This Month

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fresh Healthy Vending San Diego, the nation’s leading franchisor of healthy vending machines and products has announced the appointment of a San Diego franchisee. The Company has also secured placement in several San Diego schools for the franchisee’s healthy vending machines.

“This is yet another indication that the [...] http://bit.ly/caDlh8

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

OpenTable, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results on November 2

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OpenTable, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPEN) (www.opentable.com) will announce its third quarter financial results for fiscal year 2010 on Tuesday, November 2 following the close of market.

OpenTable executives will discuss the results on a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on that date. To listen to the call, please [...] http://bit.ly/dyYDxC

Photo Release � Northrop Grumman Completes Milestone During USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) Refueling and Complex Overhaul

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) completed a significant work performance milestone on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with the installation of the 010 level of the ship’s island on Oct. 8. �

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

The carrier is undergoing [...] http://bit.ly/derhh2

Diamond Foods in Discussions With Governmental Entities to Expand Manufacturing Capacity for Its Kettle Brand Products

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diamond Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND) today announced that it is in discussions with the State of Wisconsin, the City of Beloit and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Diamond Foods is evaluating many factors, including financial incentives,�to help the company decide where to locate additional manufacturing capacity.�The company will [...] http://bit.ly/d03LyS

Vitran Corporation Inc. to Report 2010 Third Quarter Results and Host Investor Conference Call and Webcast October 26

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vitran Corporation Inc. (Nasdaq:VTNC) (TSX:VTN), a North American transportation and supply chain firm, today announced that it will host its 2010 third quarter financial results conference call and webcast on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Company plans to announce its third quarter financial results [...] http://bit.ly/cIeNoe

Photo Release � The Stock Exchange of Thailand Extends Agreement With NASDAQ OMX

STOCKHOLM AND BANGKOK, Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has signed an agreement with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) that extends their relationship for a further five years. Under the terms of the agreement, NASDAQ OMX will continue to support the integrated trading and clearing platform of the [...] http://bit.ly/dtTgsR

Trintech Publishes White Paper on Maximizing ROI From Finance Automation and GRC Technologies

DALLAS, DUBLIN, Ireland and LONDON, Oct. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trintech Group Plc (Nasdaq:TTPA), a leading provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) software solutions, announced today the publication of a white paper entitled “The Production Platform for Finance: Using a Closed-Loop System to Move Beyond Compliance and Gain the Synergy [...] http://bit.ly/9hgWMF

Fresh Healthy Vending Franchise Approved and Added to the Small Business Administration Directory

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fresh Healthy Vending announced today that its franchise offering has been approved for inclusion into the Small Business Administration and is now listed on the SBS Registry to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses in obtaining financing for Fresh Healthy Vending franchises. These loans assist veterans, many of [...] http://bit.ly/cxXZw6

Monday, October 11, 2010

OSE Partners With GlobeNewswire for the JASDAQ Market

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd (OSE), operator of the JASDAQ market, and The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced a strategic alliance for OSE to be the first Asian exchange marketing partner of GlobeNewswire (GNW) and the NASDAQ OMX suite of products. OSE and NASDAQ OMX [...] http://bit.ly/9OMFbB

Port of Houston Authority's Vice President of Public Affairs Launches New Career

HOUSTON, Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Port of Houston Authority (Port Authority) Vice President of Public Affairs Argentina James has announced her resignation. Ms. James will be pursuing a long-desired entrepreneurial aspiration, and will continue her relationship with the Port Authority as a public relations consultant through her new firm HillDay Public Relations, Inc.

During [...] http://bit.ly/aiwY2r

Applied Nanotech to Exhibit in USA, Europe and Israel

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:APNT) announced that it will showcase some of its key nanotechnology advancements in metallic inks and pastes, carbon nanotube enhanced epoxy composites, thermal management materials (CarbAl™) and sensors at prestigious exhibitions and international events in USA, Europe and Israel.

On October 12-13, 2010 ANI [...] http://bit.ly/bXyp6b

Kratos Receives New Contract Awards to Support U.S. Army Expeditionary Requirements Valued Over $11 Million

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, today announced that its Charleston Marine Containers, Inc. (CMCI) Business Unit in Charleston, South Carolina, a product group of Kratos’ Weapons Systems Solutions Division, has received contracts to provide expeditionary Military Tricon containers to [...] http://bit.ly/aoIkBv

State of Utah Gets Into "IT Shape" While Driving Healthcare Reform With Informatica

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Facts:


Informatica Corporation (Nasdaq:INFA), the world’s number one independent provider of data integration software, today announced that the Utah Department of Health (DOH) has implemented Informatica Identity Resolution as a critical component of its All Payer Database (APD) project, a major focus of healthcare reform [...] http://bit.ly/bl8k2L

American Specialty Health Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List for Second Consecutive Year

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Health and wellness company American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) was recently named to Inc. magazine’s fourth annual list of the 5,000 fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States for a second consecutive year. The list is a comprehensive look at one of the most important segments [...] http://bit.ly/am3cSW

ISSI Announces 64Mb and 32Mb Pseudo SRAMs (PSRAMs) Targeted for Wireless, Industrial, Embedded, and Automotive Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISSI), a leader in advanced memory solutions, today added the 64Mb and 32Mb densities to their line of Pseudo SRAMs. These new devices add to the previously released 4Mb and 8Mb parts, and give the design engineer a wide range of densities [...] http://bit.ly/dhyy9r

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Layne Christensen Drillers Reach Trapped Miners in Chile

MISSION WOODS, Kan., Oct. 10, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Plan B” worked. Winning the three-way race to reach the 33 miners trapped in Chile since Aug. 5, drillers from Kansas City-based Layne Christensen Co. broke through at 8 a.m. Saturday.

“This success required the extra special knowledge and skills only our team could provide,” said Dave [...] http://bit.ly/c8viTd

Infinity Announces Promising Phase 1 Data of IPI-926 in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

MILAN, Italy, Oct. 10, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:INFI) today announced promising preliminary results from a Phase 1 study of IPI-926, its novel, oral small molecule that targets the Hedgehog pathway. In the study, IPI-926 was well tolerated and resulted in clinical activity in patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC). These data [...] http://bit.ly/9nvH1J

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Sonic Issues Options in Connection With DivX Acquisition

NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq:SNIC) announced earlier today that it has completed the acquisition of DivX, Inc., based in San Diego, California. In connection with the acquisition, on October 7, 2010, the Sonic Board of Directors approved the 2010 Inducement Equity Compensation Plan, which provides for the issuance of [...] http://bit.ly/bFZjvi

New Dragon Asia Corporation Announces Receipt of NYSE Amex Notice

LONGKOU, China, Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Dragon Asia Corporation (NYSE Amex:NWD) (“NWD” or “Company”), one of China’s leading producers of instant noodles, flour-related products and soybean derived products, today announced that on October 5, 2010 it received a letter from NYSE Amex LLC (“AMEX”) indicating that it failed to satisfy certain of [...] http://bit.ly/bQEjuw

Galaxy Gaming Eases Employee Pay Concessions

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTCBB:GLXZ) announced today it has partially restored executive and staff compensation to levels prior to the concessions the Company enacted in April. Following an unprofitable first quarter, the Company enacted a number of cost saving measures which included a temporary reduction in its payroll [...] http://bit.ly/9CfarQ

Friday, October 8, 2010

Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of Duoyuan Global Water, Inc. of Securities Class Action � DGW

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shareholders of Duoyuan Global Water, Inc. are reminded of the securities class action that was filed against Duoyun Global Water, Inc. (“Duoyuan Global Water” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DGW). Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern [...] http://bit.ly/aCFYUA

Schmitt Industries Announces First Quarter of Fiscal 2011 Operating Results; Revenues Increase Significantly

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Schmitt Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMIT) today announced its operating results for the first quarter of Fiscal year 2011. Sales for the three months ended August 31, 2010 increased 96.6% to ,404,467 compared to ,223,234 for the same period last year. Net loss for the first quarter ended August [...] http://bit.ly/asPUG5

optionsXpress Schedules Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call Time

CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OXPS) announced that it will report results for the third quarter 2010 on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. The Company will broadcast a conference call to discuss these results at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.

This call will be webcast by Shareholder.com and can be accessed in the [...] http://bit.ly/byiipf

Integra LifeSciences Features the Inforce(R) Reinforcement Matrix at the 65th Annual ASSH Meeting

PLAINSBORO, N.J., Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) announced today that it is featuring the Inforce® Reinforcement Matrix at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) on October 7-9, in Boston, Massachusetts.�

The Inforce® Reinforcement Matrix, with FortaFlexTM Technology, is a biological implant with [...] http://bit.ly/cNi9zR

Photo Release � Vidaroo Corporation Selected for Video Production by Feld Entertainment for Its Newest Production, Disney On

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vidaroo (OTCBB:VIDA) today announced the winnings of 2 production assignments with Feld Entertainment: Disney On Ice presents Disney*Pixar’s Toy Story 3 and Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Vidaroo’s services included rendering 2-D and 3-D creative graphics for projection in synchronization with the live show.

A photo accompanying this [...] http://bit.ly/a4WnBu

TomTom and AutoNavi Team up in Chinese Market

AMSTERDAM and BEIJING, Oct. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, and AutoNavi Holdings Limited, a leading provider of digital map content and navigation and location based solutions in China, today announced the formation of a joint venture. This collaboration provides TomTom and global automotive, location based [...] http://bit.ly/cXYNSt

China Education Resources Finalizes Agreements to Provide Online Training Programs for Teachers in China's Largest City & Thr

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China Education Resources, Inc. (TSX-V:CHN) (Pink Sheets:CHNUF), a leading technology provider of online learning, training courses and tools for teachers, students and education professionals in China, announced today that it finalized agreements to provide online teacher training programs for education professionals in the city of Chongqing [...] http://bit.ly/9JsTtB

HSW International, Founding Partner of Sharecare, Announces Launch of Sharecare.com

ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HSW International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSWI), a developer and operator of popular websites featuring high quality information in the U.S., Brazil and China, and a leading provider of next-generation web publishing platforms that support traditional web publishing combined with social media, today announced the launch of Sharecare.com, an innovative platform [...] http://bit.ly/dh0YnB

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

What:

Talent from Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” (Nasdaq:NWS), will visit NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square and preside over the NASDAQ Closing Bell.

Where:

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

When:

Friday, October 8, 2010 at 3:50 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. ET ������

Contact:

Gina Sorial
ROGERS&COWAN
T [...] http://bit.ly/a2Q0AH

Encompass Holdings' RETI Ships Rotary Engine for Final CARB and EPA Testing

RENO, Nev., Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encompass Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECMH), www.encompassholdings.com, announced today that its majority owned subsidiary Rotary Engine Technologies, Inc., (RETI) has shipped its 407cc rotary engine to Olson Ecologic Labs to complete its testing for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standard certification.

RETI, having [...] http://bit.ly/akYGiN

Zevotek Announces Ticker Symbol is ZVTKD Until November 3

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zevotek, Inc., (OTCBB:ZVTKD)�(Frankfurt:T5V1), a worldwide direct marketer and distributor of consumer products, today announced that its one-for-twenty reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock became effective on the OTC Bulletin Board for trading purposes at the opening of business on October 6, 2010. FINRA has advised [...] http://bit.ly/98BZte

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation Announces Q3 2010 Conference Call

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (Nasdaq:SIAL) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on October 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern Time).

Webcast and slide presentation via Internet: http://ping.fm/jg8nL

Replay Information:

Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company. Its biochemical and organic [...] http://bit.ly/9R88Vv

SectorWatch.biz: The Capital to Thrive

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For emergent companies there is rarely news more important than that of an influx of capital to the company and the implied value to existing and prospective shareholders. Clearly, the availability of capital from respected sources bodes well for a company’s business plan � especially in the [...] http://bit.ly/bC4Zkd

Energy XXI Announces Private Exchange

HOUSTON, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy XXI (Nasdaq:EXXI) (LSE:EXXI) (the “Company”) today announced an unsolicited transaction with holders of the Company’s 7.25% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) to issue shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for 72,000 shares of Preferred Stock. The total shares issued will be based upon [...] http://bit.ly/ajalCf

Post FY2010 Results Global Investor Roadshow

HONG KONG, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City Telecom (H.K.) Limited, (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL):

Following our 12 months to 31 August 2010 (FY2010) results announcement on 9th November 2010, we will embark on a global roadshow to engage with our investors. The following is a tentative roadshow schedule. Should you have interest in meeting with City [...] http://bit.ly/aUExU5

Iberia to Resume Air Service Between Los Angeles and Madrid; New Flights Expected to Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the announcement today that Iberia will resume nonstop service next April from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Madrid, Spain, with four weekly flights. Iberia last served LAX from 1984 to 1997.�This route will be the only nonstop service between Spain [...] http://bit.ly/d6s4Dm

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Himax Updates Third Quarter 2010 Guidance

TAINAN, Taiwan, Oct. 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or “Company”) (Nasdaq:HIMX) today updated its previously announced third quarter 2010 guidance.

The Company now expects revenue to decline approximately 26% sequentially, from the 7.7 million posted in the second quarter 2010, gross margin to increase slightly above the top of the previous gross [...] http://bit.ly/9Oa3I2

Star Buffet, Inc. Files Form 8-K Regarding Compliance With NASDAQ Listing Rules

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Buffet, Inc. (Nasdaq:STRZ) today filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On September 30, 2010, Star Buffet, Inc. (the “Company”) received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the NASDAQ Listing Rule 5810 [...] http://bit.ly/d58re5

CoStar Commercial Repeat-Sale Indices, September 2010

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

OBSERVATIONS ���


General commercial real estate and the broad-based CoStar composite index for all commercial real estate reversed the positive trend reported in last month’s findings and came in at -3.48% and -1.38% respectively for the month of August.�This up-and-down pattern has repeated itself for both investment grade and general [...] http://bit.ly/d33v1q

Inergetics Selects Sports Supplement Industry Expert Aida Aragon to Head National Sales and Marketing Campaign for Surgex(R)

PARAMUS, N.J., Oct. 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inergetics, Inc. (OTCBB:NRTI), a leader in targeted product development for the Clinical Nutrition and Sports Supplement Markets, announces that the Company has selected Aida Aragon, an expert Sales, Marketing and Brand Management Executive with several years of experience in the sports Supplement industry, to oversee and execute [...] http://bit.ly/dkR4n7

Photo Release � Bud Rebel's World Premiere of 'All Screwed Up' Opens Doors for Other Filmmakers

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One fortunate independent filmmaker will have the opportunity to see their film unfold on one of the largest screens in the country, when Executive Producer Bud Rebel debuts an independent short film prior to the World Premiere screening of his own feature, All Screwed Up later this [...] http://bit.ly/amHPqw

FLIR Systems to Release Third Quarter 2010 Results on Thursday, October 21, 2010

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLIR Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:FLIR) today announced that it plans to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT (4:30 a.m. PDT) on Thursday, October 21, 2010. FLIR Systems has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. [...] http://bit.ly/9rBgtT

Leading Brands, Inc. Announces Donna Louis to Depart Company in Mid-November

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:LBIX), North America’s only fully integrated healthy branded beverage company, announces that Donna Louis, the Company’s CFO, will depart in mid-November to pursue a different type of opportunity closer to her home. ��

Ms. Louis joined the Company in 1999 as Corporate Controller, rising [...] http://bit.ly/dsa1ru

Alphatec Spine Announces Four New Product Launches in the MIS, Biologics and Thoracolumbar Market Segments at the North Ameri

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions related to the aging spine, today announced that the Company has received [...] http://bit.ly/az3D0q

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Plexus Q4 Earnings Release on October 27th After Market Close and Conference Call on October 28th at 8:30 A.M. E.T.

NEENAH, Wis., Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq:PLXS), today announced it will release its fiscal 2010 fourth quarter results for the period ended October 2, 2010 on Wednesday, October 27th after the stock market closes. Senior management will host a live webcast and conference call to review the results on Thursday, October [...] http://bit.ly/bx4AM6

Entropic Communications Sets October 27, 2010 for Q3 2010 Financial Results Conference Call

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment, will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its third quarter results on Wednesday, October 27, 2010.

Entropic will issue a news release announcing the company’s third quarter [...] http://bit.ly/9zLPgc

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. Announces the Election of Rod C. Steiger as President and Chief Executive Officer

WOOSTER, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:WAYN), the holding company parent of Wayne Savings Community Bank, announced that the Board of Directors has appointed director Rod Steiger to the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Company and the Bank, effective January 15, 2011.�Phillip E. Becker, [...] http://bit.ly/aEq22b

Hudson Legal Opens Second New York Document Review Facility

CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudson Legal, a leader in document review, end-to-end project management and additional legal solutions, today announced the opening of a second New York City project facility. The space, located at 122 East 42nd Street, houses up to 125 contract attorneys conducting document reviews and other client assignments.

“We are [...] http://bit.ly/933ap0

Almost 400 Surgeons Register for Integra LifeSciences Workshops at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) Annual

PLAINSBORO, N.J., Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) will offer four workshops at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) on October 7-9 in Boston, Massachusetts. Almost 400 surgeons have signed up for the workshops, which will focus on wrist arthritis, nerve repair, [...] http://bit.ly/9ELs7V

Nidec to Establish Five Sales Branches in Inland China

KYOTO, Japan, Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ), the “Company” or “Nidec”) today announced the establishment of 5 new sales branches in China, respectively located in Chonqing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Changchun, and Zhengzhou, as part of its efforts to expand sales in the Chinese market. These additions now bring the total number of [...] http://bit.ly/biwCB2

CDMA Development Group Announces Winners of 2010 Smart Wireless Awards

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The CDMA Development Group (CDG) today announced the winners of the 2010 Smart Wireless Awards at the CDG’s Smart Wireless Workshop during the IT Expo/4G Wireless Evolution conference. Co-presented by the CDG and media partner TMC, the awards celebrate innovative wireless devices and services using CDMA2000© networks [...] http://bit.ly/bb9xbm

German American Bancorp, Inc. and American Community Bancorp, Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

JASPER, Ind. and EVANSVILLE, Ind., Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:GABC) (“German American”) and American Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB:ACBP) (“American Community”) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge American Community into German American. Upon completion of the transaction, American Community’s subsidiary bank, Bank of Evansville, [...] http://bit.ly/an8HpA

Monday, October 4, 2010

Otter Tail Corporation Chief Operating Officer Lauris Molbert Resigns

FARGO, N.D., Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otter Tail Corporation announced today that its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lauris Molbert has resigned from the company, effective December 30, 2010. The company is evaluating plans to replace the COO role and its responsibilities. In the interim, Molbert’s duties will be shared [...] http://bit.ly/aMChIg

Northrop Grumman Awarded Top Ranking in Human Rights Campaign Survey

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the fifth consecutive year, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been honored with a top ranking by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) in that organization’s Corporate Equality Index.

Northrop Grumman is among 337 companies to receive the top score this year from HRC, the nation’s leading lesbian, [...] http://bit.ly/aR2ROi

JetSuite Purchased by David Neeleman

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Private jet operator JetSuite has been purchased by JetBlue founder and airline innovator David Neeleman and Acadia Woods Partners LLC.

In conjunction with the acquisition, JetSuite will take delivery of an additional five brand-new Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft. With an additional two leased Phenoms, JetSuite clients will now [...] http://bit.ly/aZUa6X

Canyon Acres' Grassroots 'Gimme Five' Viral Marketing Campaign Returns

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Acres Children and Family Services, a Southern California charity organization committed to providing homes, care, treatment and supportive services for abused, neglected and emotionally troubled children and their families, today announced the second annual ‘Gimme Five for the Kids’ fundraising campaign is now under way on [...] http://bit.ly/9S3hnQ

Micron NAND Selected by Hitachi-LG Data Storage for Use in World's First Hybrid Optical Drive With Onboard Storage

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micron Technology, Inc.(Nasdaq:MU) today announced that Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc. (HLDS) has selected Micron’s award-winning 25-nanometer (nm) NAND as the flash memory solution for its new hybrid optical disk drive (ODD). The new HLDS Hybrid Drive with Micron’s 25nm NAND technology provides a comprehensive mass storage and [...] http://bit.ly/aitq3l

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. Closes on $110 Million Dollars of Shopping Center Assets in the 3rd Quarter

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Opportunity Investments, Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:ROIC), a fully integrated owner and operator of shopping centers, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Gramor Portfolio, The Shops at Sycamore Creek and the Claremont Center conveyance-in-lieu of foreclosure, and has entered into an agreement to [...] http://bit.ly/bMwifP

Ricky's NYC Selects Trintech for Account Reconciliation

DALLAS, DUBLIN, Ireland and LONDON, Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trintech Group Plc (Nasdaq:TTPA), a leading provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance software solutions, announced today that Ricky’s NYC has selected its ReconNET software for financial process compliance. ReconNET is a component of Trintech’s Unity platform, a suite of modular software [...] http://bit.ly/9xWmJl

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Microsemi Corporation to Acquire Actel Corporation

Strengthens Mixed-Signal Product Offering Across All Microsemi End Markets

Extends Microsemi’s System Level Solutions and Programmable SoC Capabilities

Expands High Barrier to Entry Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Product Portfolio

Delivers Immediate EPS Accretion and Synergies


IRVINE, Calif. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high performance analog mixed-signal integrated [...] http://bit.ly/dkiVpb

RR Donnelley Introduces First 60? Wide High Speed Ink Jet Digital Press

Breakthrough Technology For Faster, Wider Digital Press Will Set New Standard For Digital Book Production

Unmatched Production Flexibility Enhances Installed Base of 1,000 Digital Print Units Globally

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (Nasdaq:RRD) announced today that it has developed the industry’s first 60″ wide high speed ink jet digital [...] http://bit.ly/bQjzDg

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Toyota Expands 'Buckle Up for Life' Safety Program to Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toyota, in partnership with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, today announced the expansion of the Buckle Up For Life safety program, at an event held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Los Angeles, California.

Buckle Up For Life, or “Abrochate a la Vida” in Spanish, was created in [...] http://bit.ly/bmKUdS

Investor Notice: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Shareholder Securities Claims Against FalconStor Software, Inc

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm today announced that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that FalconStor Software, Inc. (“FalconStor” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FALC) may have violated the federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading statements to investors about the Company’s business and internal controls.

On September 29, [...] http://bit.ly/9kn3rG

The Rosen Law Firm Files Securities Fraud Class Action Against AspenBio Pharma, Inc. � APPY

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm today announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who purchased the common stock of AspenBio Pharma, Inc. (“AspenBio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:APPY) between February 22, 2007 and July 19, 2010, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

To join the AspenBio [...] http://bit.ly/cimMu6

Home BancShares and Centennial Bank Build Presence in Florida Panhandle With Strategic Acquisition

CONWAY, Ark., Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Centennial Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Home BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:HOMB), announced today it has acquired all the deposits, substantially all of the assets, and certain liabilities of Wakulla Bank (“Wakulla”) headquartered in Crawfordville, Florida (located in the Tallahassee MSA), through loss-sharing agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance [...] http://bit.ly/byWBgI

Friday, October 1, 2010

Capstone Therapeutics to Present at 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Therapeutics (Nasdaq:CAPS) is scheduled to make a presentation at the 9th Annual BIO Investor Forum, Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 3:00pm EDT. Dana B. Shinbaum, Vice President, Business Development will provide an overview and discuss the [...] http://bit.ly/cVp4Q1

Bank of Virginia Expects Additional Write-Offs and Increased Loan Loss Reserves, Signs Amended Stock Purchase Agreement With

MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Virginia (Nasdaq:BOVA) today announced that it expects to incur write-offs and increases to reserves for loan losses in the third quarter of 2010. The Bank plans to release third quarter operating results in early November. At this time, the Bank estimates that the third quarter [...] http://bit.ly/dcpmWa

Neutral Tandem Completes Acquisition of Tinet SpA

CHICAGO and CAGLIARI, Italy, Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neutral Tandem, Inc. (Nasdaq:TNDM), a leading provider of interconnection services, announced today it has completed its acquisition of Tinet, SpA, an Italian-based global carrier exclusively committed to the IP Transit and Ethernet wholesale market. The combination immediately expands Neutral Tandem’s IP-based network internationally, enabling global [...] http://bit.ly/cuj0p2

Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

What:

Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, B. G. Hartley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI), will ring the NASDAQ Opening Bell.

Where:

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

Sand Hill Group Interviews Navatar Group Co-Founder Alok Misra, Co-Author of Book "Force.com As Your Key to the Cloud Kingdom

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In their new book, Thinking of… Force.com as Your Key to the Cloud Kingdom …. Ask the Smart Questions, authors and industry veterans Alok Misra (Principal at Navatar Group) and Ian Gotts (CEO at Nimbus) help ISVs and Enterprise IT CIOs answer the many burning questions around [...] http://bit.ly/brsZI2

SDForum and Innovation Center Denmark Present: The Future of Health Innovation

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SDForum, Silicon Valley’s leading source of information and education in the technology community, will host the first ever conference on how innovative technologies in Denmark and the U.S. can address today’s challenges in the health care sector. The two-day conference is presented in partnership with Innovation [...] http://bit.ly/aIlGgX

September Issue of LAX Connection E-Newsletter Now Available

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The September issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://ping.fm/IZ0wT The newsletter provides information and news about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.

This month’s issue features news on the U.S. Court of [...] http://bit.ly/aZI1ab

Nidec Completes Acquisition of Emerson Electric Co.'s Motors & Controls Business and Announces Outline of Its New Subsidiarie

KYOTO, Japan, Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ) (“Nidec” or “we”) today announced that it completed the acquisition of the Motors & Controls business of Emerson Electric Co. (the “Acquired Business”) on October 1, 2010 (September 30, 2010, U.S. time). As a result, the Acquired Business, now consisting of the foreign companies [...] http://bit.ly/c8R43U