Monday, January 31, 2011

Pizza Inn Arrives in El Paso, Texas

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pizza Inn’s (Nasdaq:PZZI) popular traditional and specialty pizzas are coming back to El Paso, Texas, with the opening of the newest Pizza Inn buffet restaurant at 1188 North Yarbrough.

The restaurant is part of a three-store deal with International Sunland Restaurants, LLC, a successful international franchisee for [...] http://bit.ly/i6b7a5

FFE Transportation Services, Inc. Celebrates Student Truck Driver Training Program

DALLAS, Jan. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FFE Transportation Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FFEX) is proud to announce the grand opening of FFE Driver Academy in Fort Worth, TX on January 31, 2011. Licensed and accredited by the Texas Workforce Commission, the academy will provide comprehensive training for individuals with no prior tractor-trailer experience.�The curriculum includes all [...] http://bit.ly/g1DcOd

Leading Snackfood Manufacturer Makes Largest Private Donation to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition

EPHRATA, Pa., Jan. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EPHRATA, Pa. � Martin’s Potato Chips, Inc. did their part as they Chipped in for a Cure throughout the month of October to raise awareness and funds for the PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC). For a second year, Martin’s turned their logo and packaging pink on their [...] http://bit.ly/hAkJnx

Tollgrade Introduces LightHouse(R) Upgrade at DistribuTECH Conference

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tollgrade Communications (Nasdaq:TLGD) today announced an upgrade to its LightHouse® centralized grid monitoring system, featuring new analytics and sensor improvements. The LightHouse solution enables electric utilities to provide real-time grid intelligence and immediate fault detection, and helps to minimize the impact of outages and optimize utilization of assets.

“Tollgrade’s [...] http://bit.ly/fz4P8a

AutoNavi Announces Management Changes

BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoNavi Holdings Limited (“AutoNavi” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:AMAP), a leading provider of digital map content and navigation and location-based solutions in China, today announced the following management changes:


Mr. Jun Xiao, a co-founder of AutoNavi who has served as the Company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing since [...] http://bit.ly/fX1PND

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Velti Announces Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option

DUBLIN, Ireland and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velti plc (Nasdaq:VELT), a leading mobile marketing and advertising technology provider for brands, advertising agencies, mobile operators and media, today announced that that the underwriters of its initial public offering in the United States exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 1,877,700 [...] http://bit.ly/ehK1wT

Velti Announces Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option

DUBLIN, Ireland and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velti plc (Nasdaq:VELT), a leading mobile marketing and advertising technology provider for brands, advertising agencies, mobile operators and media, today announced that that the underwriters of its initial public offering in the United States exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 1,877,700 [...] http://bit.ly/ehK1wT

Synergy Brands Provides Corporate Update

SYOSSET, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synergy Brands Inc. (Pink Sheets:SYBR), (a Delaware corporation) (the “Company”), and two of its subsidiaries, PHS Group Inc. (a Pennsylvania corporation) and SYBR.com Inc. (a New Jersey corporation), filed on January 28, 2011 voluntary petitions for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the United States [...] http://bit.ly/gCXXkH

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Interline Brands, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Northern Colorado Paper

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 28, 2011 (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 Northern Colorado Paper, Inc. (“NCP”), a distributor of janitorial and sanitation (“Jan-San”) supplies for [...] http://bit.ly/hYD6f3

Swisher Hygiene Announces Appointments of New Directors

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swisher Hygiene Inc. (“Swisher Hygiene”) (TSX:SWI) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Harris W. Hudson and William M. Pruitt to the Board.

“We are delighted that Mr. Hudson and Mr. Pruitt have joined our Board,” said Steven R. Berrard, Chief Executive Officer of Swisher Hygiene. [...] http://bit.ly/hDz6u7

Friday, January 28, 2011

Heritage Oaks Bancorp Announces Planned Retirement of CEO, Lawrence P. Ward

PASO ROBLES, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Oaks Bancorp (Nasdaq:HEOP) (the “Company”), parent company of Heritage Oaks Bank (the “Bank”), announced that the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence P. Ward, announced to the Board of Directors of both the Company and Bank his intention [...] http://bit.ly/eSEVPP

Depomed Announces US Food and Drug Administration Approval of GRALISE(TM) (gabapentin) Once-Daily Tablets for Treatment of Po

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Depomed, Inc. (Nasdaq:DEPO) today announced that US FDA has approved GRALISE™ (gabapentin) Tablets for once-daily treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), which is pain following healing of the rash associated with shingles. GRALISE was developed by Depomed under the code name DM-1796 and is licensed to Abbott [...] http://bit.ly/ghXnfY

Harwood Feffer LLP is Investigating Potential Violations of Federal Securities Laws by MannKind Corporation on Behalf of Inve

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Attorney Advertising. The law firm of Harwood Feffer LLP is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by MannKind Corporation (“MannKind” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:MNKD).�The investigation focuses on whether a series of statements regarding MannKind’s disclosures related to the clinical utility and Food and Drug Administration [...] http://bit.ly/f6k2nN

Fuse and MSG Entertainment Present "Linkin Park: Live from Madison Square Garden" Broadcast on Fuse Presented by Coca-Cola

Only Television Broadcast of Linkin Park’s A Thousand Suns World Tour

Madison Square Garden Concert to Premiere on FuseFebruary 18 at 9:30 pm ET


NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fuse, Madison Square Garden’s (Nasdaq:MSG) national music television network and MSG Entertainment today announced that GRAMMY award-winning band Linkin Park’s February 4th performance from Madison [...] http://bit.ly/gmvdxl

Sara Lee to split into 2 businesses

[AP] – Sara Lee Corp. says it is splitting into two public companies, one focused on retail and foodservice, and the other on drinks and baked goods.
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Samsung's 4th-quarter net profit rises 13 percent

[AP] – Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest manufacturer of computer memory chips and flat screen televisions, said net profit rose 13 percent in the fourth quarter amid higher sales of semiconductors and smartphones as the technology giant rounded out a record year for earnings and revenue.
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Heritage Commerce Corp Reports Second Consecutive Quarterly Profit in 4Q10

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq:HTBK), the holding company (“the Company”) for Heritage Bank of Commerce (“the Bank”), today reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. The Company reported fourth quarter 2010 net income of .7 million, compared to a net loss [...] http://bit.ly/dTDaMq

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Summit State Bank Reports Continued Profitability

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit State Bank (Nasdaq:SSBI) today reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2010 of ,807,000 or .26 per common share.

Net Income and Results of Operations

The Bank had net income of ,807,000 and net income available for common stockholders, which deducts the preferred dividends, of [...] http://bit.ly/f6cMPg

Fuego Enterprises Shareholder Conference Call Scheduled for Monday January 31st at 4 pm EST

MIAMI, Jan. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fuego Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FUGI) announces an open invitation to all shareholders and prospective shareholders to participate in a live conference call with Mr. Hugo Cancio, President and CEO on Monday January 31st at 4 pm Eastern Standard Time. Mr. Cancio and the company CFO, Mr. Ed Steinback, [...] http://bit.ly/f3F3yh

Vivakor Announces Receipt of $3 Million Investment LOI and MOU to Merge With Resolution Biomedical Inc.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vivakor, Inc. (OTCBB:VIVK) announced today that it has received an Letter of Intent for Million in investment capital from a private investment group. The financing is to be used for strategic acquisitions and working capital for the combined businesses. The final terms of the investment are [...] http://bit.ly/eH9BoD

Ridgecrest Advisors Adopts Navatar Investment Banking CRM Solution Built on Salesforce.com's Force.com Cloud Computing Platfo

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Navatar Group, a global cloud service provider, today announced that Ridgecrest Advisors, a prominent investment banking and business consulting firm, has selected Navatar’s M&A Cloud to manage their due diligence process & monitor deal progress.

Navatar’s M&A provides functionality and workflows that investment bankers and M&A professionals need [...] http://bit.ly/hhPcbp

TIB Financial Corp. Announces Transfer to NASDAQ Capital Market

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:TIBB) (the “Company”) announced today that its request that the NASDAQ transfer the Company’s shares to The NASDAQ Capital Market has been granted and is effective upon the open of trading on Thursday, January 27, 2011. The Company was notified by NASDAQ that continued [...] http://bit.ly/fvysb0

Netflix Up After BUYINS.NET Report Predicted Strength After Earnings

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net , a provider of unique trading technologies, released a report on January 25, 2011 at 8:11 am PST stating that Netflix (Nasdaq:NFLX) was expected to be higher after its earnings were released after the close on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Click here to view [...] http://bit.ly/eyQMr4

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

President Promises to "Fix What Needs Fixing" in Healthcare Reform: PHA Asks for a Reversal of the Ban on Physician-Owned Hos

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Physician Hospitals of America (PHA) applauds the President and his willingness to work with Congress on “common sense reforms” to legislation including healthcare reform. In his rebuttal, Rep. Paul Ryan (R) Chairman of the Budget Committee said his party was committed to “fiscally responsible, patient centered reform.”�� In [...] http://bit.ly/gGZcCf

Harwood Feffer LLP Announces it Has Amended Its Class Action Complaint Against Genzyme Corporation (GENZ)

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harwood Feffer LLP today announced that on January 18, 2011 the firm amended its class action complaint against Genzyme Corporation (“Genzyme Corporation” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:GENZ) and its Board of Directors to include claims of violations under Section 14 and Section 20 of the Securities Exchange Act [...] http://bit.ly/fae6BB

Toyota recalls 1.7 million vehicles for fuel leaks

[AP] – Toyota recalled nearly 1.7 million cars worldwide Wednesday for fuel leaks, the latest in a ballooning number of quality problems that could add another dent to its tarnished reputation in the crucial U.S. market.
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United Continental reports 4Q loss of $325M

[AP] – United Continental Holdings Inc. said it lost $325 million in the fourth quarter because of expenses from combining United and Continental airlines.
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Hydraulic Banked Mondotrack to Serve as Surface of Big 12�SEC Showdown at Texas A&M-Mondo Challenge

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Texas A&M University’s Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium is the setting for this week’s highly anticipated Texas A&M�Mondo Challenge. Track and field athletes from the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference will be vying for bragging rights at this interconference showdown, and they will be competing on one [...] http://bit.ly/fEnAmy
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Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Release and Conference Call

PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (Nasdaq:ROIC) will issue financial and operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 before the market opens on February 23, 2011. The Company will conduct a conference call and audio webcast on February 23, 2011 at 12 noon Eastern Time.

To access the [...] http://bit.ly/dNI5EC

CEONEWS.Tv and Terra Resources, PLC Announce the 1/27/2011 Upcoming Interview With CEO Leonid Fradkin

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terra Resources, PLC (the “Terra Resources” or the “Company”) is a UK based company listed, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “T31″. Having brought on an experienced international management team, the Company acquired substantial oil and gas concessions in the North Caspian region, Republic of [...] http://bit.ly/hpfZhS

Northrim BanCorp Updates 2010 Income Statement

ANCHORAGE, Ala., Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:NRIM) (Northrim), the bank holding company for Northrim Bank, today updated its reported full year income statement to include the line items for salaries and other personnel expenses, other expenses and average basic shares outstanding. The full table follows:
CONTACT: Joe Schierhorn, Chief Financial Officer
[...] http://bit.ly/dFoBlP

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

ServiceMaster to Hire 3,000 Employees During First and Second Quarter 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co., one of the world’s largest residential and commercial service companies, announced intentions today to hire more than 3,000 employees nationwide over the next four to five months for its peak season.

ServiceMaster expects the bulk of the seasonal positions to be in field operations and [...] http://bit.ly/gsNymi

Pan American Lithium Corp. Announces Form F-1 Declared Effective by SEC and Anticipated Upgrade to Quotation on OTCQB

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pan American Lithium Corp. (TSX-V:PL) (Pink Sheets:PALTF) (“Pan American”), www.panamericanlithium.com, is pleased to announce that its Registration Statement on Form F-1, originally filed on June 3, 2010 as amended and filed on January 5, 2011, was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the [...] http://bit.ly/dS2EXp

MXenergy Helps Thousands of New Customers Save Over $100 on Their Electricity

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the coldest December in a decade and more cold weather predicted for this winter, residents of Greater Philadelphia struggle to stay warm and keep their heating bills down in 2011.�Now there is a new energy option available from MXenergy, one of the largest independent providers of [...] http://bit.ly/eHcpZ1

ProQueSys Ships Latest FlowTraq(TM) Network and Security Monitoring Software

LEBANON, N.H., Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProQueSys, LLC is now shipping its first 2011 quarterly release of ProQueSys FlowTraq, an integrated, full-fidelity network monitoring, security, and forensics flow analyzer that provides fast, actionable intelligence for quick recovery and risk mitigation of security breaches.

FlowTraq is designed to complement and improve existing network operations. It [...] http://bit.ly/fKuIMh

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Promotes Steven R. Miller, Ph.D. to Chief Operating Officer

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPRX) announced today that Steven R. Miller, Ph.D., Catalyst’s Chief Scientific Officer, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, a new position at Catalyst. Dr. Miller will also retain his position and responsibilities as Catalyst’s Chief Scientific Officer.

“Dr. Miller has steadily and [...] http://bit.ly/gaYXYF
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Wilshire Bancorp Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2010

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:WIBC), the holding company for Wilshire State Bank, today reported a net loss to common shareholders of .0 million, or (.02) per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. This compares to net income available to common shareholders of .2 [...] http://bit.ly/hS2RHP

Stora Enso Will Record an Additional Non-Recurring Item in Its Fourth Quarter 2010 Operating Profit With EUR 21 Million Negat

HELSINKI, Finland, Jan. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stora Enso will record on its operating profit, in addition to the EUR 223 million positive non-recurring items (NRI) announced on 20 December 2010, a EUR 21 million negative NRI in its fourth quarter 2010 results related to performance-based rewards that were not paid due to illegal [...] http://bit.ly/gYJULx

New Wafer Shipper Enhances LED Manufacturing

BILLERICA, Mass., Jan. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Entegris, Inc. introduced a wafer shipper that specifically meets the critical handling needs of thin silicon (Si) and compound semiconductor wafers. The new Ultrapak® 100 mm Thin Wafer Shipper is designed to reduce damage and contamination in order to better protect thin substrates used in LED manufacturing [...] http://bit.ly/holBlH

Monday, January 24, 2011

Allegiant Dispatchers Reject Union Representation

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allegiant (Nasdaq:ALGT) has received notification from the National Mediation Board (NMB) that the Transport Workers Union (TWU) failed to obtain the support of a majority of employees voting in the dispatcher election and thus, Allegiant’s dispatchers will remain non-union. This the first time Allegiant dispatchers have voted [...] http://bit.ly/h7Ru3h

Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated to Webcast Fourth-Quarter 2010 Financial Results

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated (“SYKES” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:SYKE), a global leader in providing outsourced customer contact management solutions and services in the business process outsourcing (BPO) arena, announced today it will release financial results for the fourth-quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2010, on February 28, 2011, [...] http://bit.ly/exWFF6

Canyon Acres Holiday Campaign Nets More Than $65K

ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2011 (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 2010 ‘Be an Angel for Our Kids’ holiday campaign netted more than ,000 in [...] http://bit.ly/fKJWs2
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Hipso Multimedia to Acquire Groupe Pagex, Inc.

MONTREAL, Jan. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hipso Multimedia Inc (OTCBB:HPSO) today announced that it has executed a purchase agreement to acquire a private telecommunications company named Groupe Pagex Inc., which owns and operates an existing telecommunications network in Quebec City, and surrounding Lac St-Jean and Beauce areas.

Groupe Pagex specializes in the implementation and management [...] http://bit.ly/gzjhc3

Saturday, January 22, 2011

East Defense Steals the Show at 86th East-West Shrine Game

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — East impresses the audience by winning 25 – 8 at the 86th East-West Shrine Game®. The longest running college all-star football game took place at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. and was televised for the first time by NFL Network.

Fans gathered to watch the best [...] http://bit.ly/hMy1WT

Investor Rights Law Firm Vernon Healy Praises SEC Recommendations to Congress on Stockbrokers' Fiduciary Duty

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The investor rights law firm of Vernon Healy expressed praise for Friday’s late SEC recommendation to Congress on needed reform to hold stockbrokers and registered investment advisors to a uniform fiduciary duty to their clients.

“It troubles me that it took the devastating losses that retail investors had [...] http://bit.ly/h6DSyN

The Rosen Law Firm Announces Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Human Genome Sciences, Inc. Investors � HGSI

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. today announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (“HGSI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:HGSI) during the period between December 7, 2007 and January 22, 2008 (the “Class Period”), [...] http://bit.ly/fJz7nl

Buck Belue, Tom Flick and Player Josh McNary Receive Recognition at East-West Shrine Game Ceremony

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 86th East-West Shrine Game® supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children® Player/Hall of Fame Banquet took place on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida. East Team Coach Dan Reeves, West Team Coach Wade Phillips, players on the East and West Teams, 2011 [...] http://bit.ly/h6uY6Z

The Rosen Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Charging Tongxin International Ltd. With Securities Fraud � TXIC

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. today announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who purchased the common stock of Tongxin International Ltd. (“Tongxin” or the “Company”) (Pink Sheets:TXIC) during the period between May 15, 2009 and December 14, 2010, inclusive (the [...] http://bit.ly/en1edI

First Citizens Bank Purchases Certain Assets, Assumes Certain Liabilities of United Western Bank

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Citizens Bank, a subsidiary of Raleigh-headquartered First Citizens BancShares (Nasdaq:FCNCA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) to purchase substantially all the assets and assume the majority of the liabilities of United Western Bank, Denver, Colo.

The Office [...] http://bit.ly/dWApnc

Friday, January 21, 2011

Cytomedix Common Stock to Trade on the OTC Bulletin Board

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytomedix, Inc. (NYSE Amex:GTF) (“the Company” or “Cytomedix”) announced today that beginning with the opening of trading on or about January 25, 2011, the Company’s common stock is expected to be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, and will cease trading on the NYSE Amex. The Company [...] http://bit.ly/eFb4UC

Vitran Corporation Inc. to Report 2010 Fourth Quarter Results and Host Investor Conference Call and Webcast February 10

TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vitran Corporation Inc. (Nasdaq:VTNC) (TSX:VTN), a North American LTL transportation and supply chain firm, today announced that it will host its 2010 fourth quarter financial results conference call and webcast on Thursday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Company plans to publish its fourth quarter financial results [...] http://bit.ly/hwVTGz

NASDAQ Halts Oconee Federal Financial Corporation

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The NASDAQ Stock Market® (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced that trading was halted today in Oconee Federal Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:OFED) at 17:24:59 p.m., Eastern Time, for “additional information requested” from the company at a last price of .90.

Trading will remain halted until Oconee Federal Financial Corporation has fully satisfied NASDAQ’s [...] http://bit.ly/i1GbZT
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TIB Financial Corp. Announces Expiration of Rights Offering

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:TIBB) (the “Company”) announced today that the subscription period of its previously announced subscription rights offering to purchase up to 1,488,792 shares of its common stock expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on January 18, 2011. The subscription rights offering was limited [...] http://bit.ly/eQYfRB

Society of American Business Editors and Writers Honor Barlett, Steele With 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award

PHOENIX, Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Donald Barlett and James Steele, two acclaimed investigative journalists, will be honored for distinguished achievement at the 48th annual national conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers April 7-9. Barlett and Steele will receive the Society’s highest honor, the Distinguished Achievement Award, at ceremonies in [...] http://bit.ly/h2mfsR

Thursday, January 20, 2011

WSFS Announces 4th Quarter and Full Year 2010 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today announced it expects to report fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings at the end of business Thursday, February 3, 2011. Management will conduct a conference call to review this information at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard [...] http://bit.ly/h32EUb

EXFO Launches LAN/WAN Access OTDR for Its FTB-1 Handheld Platform, Combining Modularity, Connectivity and Affordability

QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXFO Inc. (Nasdaq:EXFO) (TSX:EXF), the industry’s leading OTDR test solution provider, announced today the introduction of the FTB-720 LAN/WAN Access OTDR, the ideal tool for any field technician performing installation and repair on singlemode and multimode fiber networks.

On the strength of best-in-class specifications and four test wavelengths, [...] http://bit.ly/hDjVoE

UniTek Global Services, Inc. (UNTK) Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

What:

C. Scott Hisey, Chief Executive Officer of UniTek Global Services, Inc. (UNTK) will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square to ring the Opening Bell.

Where:

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

When:

Friday, January 21, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. to [...] http://bit.ly/heIGUv

EagleBank Launches Investment Advisory Services Through Strategic Alliance With Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EagleBank announced today that it has entered into a Referral Agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney to offer customers investment advisory services. Under the program, EagleBank will refer bank customers and others to Morgan Stanley, which will provide a variety of investment advisory services to referred clients.�EagleBank [...] http://bit.ly/ePGmry

Evotec to Collaborate With Takeda Cambridge for Multi-Target Hit Identification

HAMBURG, Germany, Jan. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evotec AG (Frankfurt:EVT) today announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Takeda Cambridge Limited, to identify small molecule modulators against GPCR and Protease targets involved in various CNS and Metabolic diseases.

Evotec will apply its state-of-the-art Screening Platform and proprietary GPCR modeling software to identify and [...] http://bit.ly/e3t5ot

Targa Resources Partners LP Announces Offer to Exchange Outstanding 11 1/4% Senior Notes Due 2017 for New Notes and Cash

HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Targa Resources Partners LP (“Targa Resources Partners” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE:NGLS) and its subsidiary Targa Resources Partners Finance Corporation (collectively, the “Issuers”) announced today the commencement of a private exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) to certain Eligible Holders (as defined below) in respect of any and all outstanding [...] http://bit.ly/gSllBI

GelTech Solutions Brings on L.N. Curtis and Sons

Originally posted from GelTech Solutions Brings on L.N. Curtis and Sons http://bit.ly/eDgVrC

American Express to cut jobs; higher 4Q earns seen

[AP] – American Express said on Wednesday it expects to report a sharply higher fourth-quarter profit, although it will be reduced by charges from newly disclosed plans to close a customer service center in North Carolina.
Originally posted from American Express to cut jobs; higher 4Q earns seen http://bit.ly/fQSgbh

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Obama: Chinese currency still undervalued

[AP] – President Barack Obama says he has told Chinese President Hu Jintao that China’s currency is still undervalued.
Originally posted from Obama: Chinese currency still undervalued http://bit.ly/hs0Q1x

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. to Web Cast Earnings Conference Call on January 27, 2011

OLNEY, Md., Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:SASR) will announce its 4th quarter earnings on Thursday, January 27th. The company will hold a conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss results and answer questions.�The conference call will be Web cast live through the Sandy Spring Web site [...] http://bit.ly/eKuZfj

City National Wins 10 Greenwich Excellence Awards for Business Banking

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City National Bank has won 10 excellence awards for business banking from Greenwich Associates, a leading global financial services research and consulting firm.

This is the sixth consecutive year that City National has been recognized for its performance serving the financial needs of growing companies.

In each of these [...] http://bit.ly/hqvn9L

RMD Technologies, Inc. Announces Manufacturing Approval by the NHTSA and SAE

SAN MARCOS, Calif., Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RMD Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:RMDT) is pleased to announce that the Company has been approved as a manufacturer by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

This SAE and the NHTSA approval is required to begin issuing Vehicle Identification Numbers [...] http://bit.ly/gSZFu8

Targa Resources Partners LP Announces Pricing of Common Units

HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Targa Resources Partners LP (“Targa Resources Partners” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE:NGLS) announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 8,000,000 common units representing limited partner interests at .67 per common unit. The offering is expected to close on or about January 24, 2011. The Partnership [...] http://bit.ly/h1ayCI

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. Announces Tax Reporting Information for 2010 Distributions

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (Nasdaq:ROIC) announced today the federal tax treatment of the 2010 distributions on its shares of common stock (“Shares”) (CUSIP 7613N10) and units, each consisting of one Share and one warrant exercisable for one Share (CUSIP 76131N20). The federal tax treatment of the 2010 [...] http://bit.ly/ecBWLr

Free Album Templates and Backgrounds Now Available From onOne Software

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — onOne Software, Inc., (www.onOneSoftware.com) a leading developer of innovative, timesaving solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced the immediate availability of free album templates, backgrounds, edges and textures for photographers who create album and book layouts. The free content, which includes over 300 album pages, [...] http://bit.ly/fiEis4

Legacy Reserves LP Increases Cash Distribution Rate

MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Reserves LP (“Legacy”) (Nasdaq:LGCY) today announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner has approved a cash distribution attributable to the fourth quarter of 2010 of .525 per unit, payable on February 14, 2011, to unitholders of record at the close of business on [...] http://bit.ly/dKlsaC

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Global Geophysical Services Announces 4th Quarter Earnings Call

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Geophysical Services, Inc. (NYSE:GGS) announced today that it plans to publicly release financial results for its 2010 fiscal year-end and quarter ended December 31, 2010, the Company’s fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, before the market opens on Monday, February 7, 2011.

An investor conference call to review [...] http://bit.ly/flAcM6

Saxon Oil Company Announces Acquisition in Bakken Shale � North Dakota

DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saxon Oil Company Ltd. (“Saxon”) (Pink Sheets:SXNOF) (TSX-V:SXN) (Frankfurt:OVG) (Berlin:OVG) announced today that in 2010 it completed the acquisition of a 17.5% working interest participation right in an area covering 19 sections (12,160 gross acres) in the heart of the Bakken Shale play in North Dakota. Saxon will [...] http://bit.ly/giInnq

Pechanga 'Mega Share Bad Beat Jackpot' Hits at $208,000

TEMECULA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southern California’s first Mega Share Bad Beat Jackpot just hit at 8,085 late Friday night, paying off 30 percent of the jackpot (,501.00) to the losing hand of four queens to Monique Tolentino of Murrieta. The royal flush held by Perry Panno may have won the pot, [...] http://bit.ly/gDkSMB

El Maniel International, Inc. Receives Gold Buyer's License for Gold Initiatives Expansion

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — El Maniel International Inc. (Pink Sheets:EMLL) announces today that its gold trading subsidiary, EMLL Mining Limited has received its Gold Buyer’s License as issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC). PMMC is responsible for the purchase and marketing of the precious minerals with head offices [...] http://bit.ly/hcub0W

Hooper Holmes Names Anthony Mendicino Senior Vice President, Risk Assessment Sales

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan 18, 2011 — Hooper Holmes (NYSE Amex:HH) has appointed Anthony Mendicino as Senior Vice President, Risk Assessment Sales, a newly-created position responsible for the sale of all products and services to the insurance industry.


In his new position, Mr. Mendicino is responsible for sales and account management of the Company’s core exam, [...] http://bit.ly/f5Dvbv

Ekotribe Exhibits Innovative Green Products at the World Future Energy Summit 2011

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ekotribe is displaying a range of environment-friendly products and smart energy saving gadgets at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2011, which is taking place in Abu Dhabi from 17-20 January 2011. Anu Agarwal, Director of Ekotribe, stated, “At WFES we are looking to [...] http://bit.ly/dQfoP2

Trintech Announces Appointment of Paul Byrne as CEO

DALLAS, DUBLIN, Ireland and BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated software solutions for the Last Mile of Finance, is pleased to confirm the appointment of Paul Byrne as Chief Executive Officer following the recent acquisition of the Company by Spectrum Equity Investors. Trintech will otherwise retain its [...] http://bit.ly/fCYVsE

Himax Unveils the World's First USB 3.0 Pico-Projector Solution

TAINAN, Taiwan, Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:HIMX) announced today the launch of the world’s first USB 3.0 pico-projector solution. This unique solution combines SVGA (800×600) high-resolution LCOS microdisplays from Himax Display (subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Inc.) with a USB 3.0 chip (ET12U320A) from Evolution Technology Corporation. [...] http://bit.ly/hOi2n2

Monday, January 17, 2011

Wintrust Financial Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Earnings on Monday, January 24, 2011

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq:WTFC) today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings results on Monday, January 24, 2011, at 6:00 a.m. (CDT). A conference call will be held the same day at 1:00 p.m. (CDT). �Individuals interested in listening should [...] http://bit.ly/i8A3pj

Photo Release � Northrop Grumman's Joint STARS is Key Enabler in Success of U.S. Navy/Air Force Joint Surface Warfare Network

MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman’s (NYSE:NOC) E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) test bed aircraft recently completed the second of two deployments to Naval Air Station Pt. Mugu, Calif., in support of the U.S. Navy Joint Surface Warfare (JSuW) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) to test its [...] http://bit.ly/dFkXQs

Concannon Vineyards Scores 19 Awards At Sf Wine Competition

LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Concannon Vineyard continued its award-winning history by scoring 19 medals at the 2011 San Francisco Wine Competition. “These results are a new record for us, and show the consistency and quality of our wines year after year,” said John Concannon fourth-generation vintner.

In 2011, Concannon Vineyard is celebrating [...] http://bit.ly/fZ6owp

Ubuntu Server Survey 2011 � How do You Ubuntu?

LONDON, Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ubuntu Server community and Canonical are again asking Ubuntu users just exactly how they are using Ubuntu Server Edition — and in what kinds of organizations.

Ubuntu Server has established itself as a popular operating system in organizations of all sizes performing numerous standard and critical tasks in [...] http://bit.ly/gGFJfb

Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. Launches New Module in Its Hosted Service Offering

LONDON, Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CLDR) announces that it has launched its Advanced Disclaimer Management module giving customers access to new features in the Cloud as well as increasing the revenue opportunities for the business.

The new module will allow businesses to remove their onsite software typically used to [...] http://bit.ly/eO7V6o

Immunitor Deal Terms Approved by New Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Immune Network Ltd. (Pink Sheets:IMMFF), advises progress is being made toward the acquisition of Immunitor Inc., a Canadian corporation with global rights to V-5 Immunitor (known as V5), with the establishment of basic terms.�In addition, Immune Network’s Board of Directors and its senior management team have [...] http://bit.ly/eSuZ7V

Sunday, January 16, 2011

IIJ to Adopt DNSSEC Expansion Method to Improve Security on DNS Services

TOKYO, Jan. 17, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774), one of Japan’s leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that in order to improve domain name system (DNS) security, it will upgrade all of its DNS-related services, such as the DNS Outsourcing Service, to be compatible with [...] http://bit.ly/hQzsVX

Plan set to end government involvement in AIG

[AP] – The government will wind down its largest and most complex rescue from the 2008 financial crisis, a $182 billion package to save insurer AIG, by selling stock over the next two years.
Originally posted from Plan set to end government involvement in AIG http://bit.ly/eIJatS

Toyota: Rising yen could force production shifts

[AP] – Toyota’s president acknowledged that shifting production abroad may be inevitable to ward off damage from a rising yen, a reversal of course for the Japanese automaker.
Originally posted from Toyota: Rising yen could force production shifts http://bit.ly/epjxxu

GM expands recall of some 2011 trucks and SUVs

[AP] – General Motors is expanding an earlier recall of some 2011 model-year trucks and SUVs to fix a problem that could cause the vehicles’ rear axles to lock.
Originally posted from GM expands recall of some 2011 trucks and SUVs http://bit.ly/e4bv1t

Saturday, January 15, 2011

ServiceMaster Recovery Management Responds to Australian Floods

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM), the catastrophic disaster restoration unit of the ServiceMaster Co., the leading residential and commercial disaster restoration company in the world, has mobilized to begin the process of disaster mitigation, management and restoration for large commercial businesses hit by flooding in Queensland, Australia.

SRM specializes [...] http://bit.ly/e8ZfQY

TXI Mill Creek Plant Wins Recognition for Community Outreach

DALLAS, Jan. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Texas Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TXI) Mill Creek Crushed Stone Plant in Oklahoma has been recognized by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) for outstanding efforts in community relations. NSSGA conferred the Gold Award for Community Relations to TXI’s Mill Creek facility for 2010.�The Gold Award is [...] http://bit.ly/faH3pN

Encore Bancshares, Inc. to Release Earnings on January 28, 2011

HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encore Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:EBTX) (“Encore”) announced today it will release its 2010 fourth quarter results before the market opens on Friday, January 28, 2011.

Encore will also host a conference call for investors and analysts that will be broadcast live via the Internet on Friday, January 28, 2011 at [...] http://bit.ly/euyRuh

Asta Funding, Inc. Reports Additional Information Regarding Director Attendance at Board Meetings During the Fiscal Year Ende

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asta Funding, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASFI) (the “Company”), a consumer receivable asset management and liquidation company, today reported that during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, six of the seven members of its Board of Directors attended at least 75% of the meetings of the Board of [...] http://bit.ly/exb3hA

Funding is Available to Participate in the NEB's Regulatory Process for the Leismer to Kettle Creek Crossover Project

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Energy Board (NEB, or the Board) is making available ,000 under its Participant Funding Program to assist landowners, Aboriginal groups, incorporated non-industry not-for profit organizations, and other interested parties to participate in the regulatory process of the proposed Leismer to Kettle River Crossover Project.

NOVA Gas [...] http://bit.ly/f8SfHu

Friday, January 14, 2011

Hasbro says 4Q sales were weak; shares fall

[AP] – Hasbro Inc. said Friday that people bought fewer toys than it had expected during the crucial holiday season and says revenue will probably decline for both the fourth quarter and the year.
Originally posted from Hasbro says 4Q sales were weak; shares fall http://bit.ly/eXsT3f

Borders shares rise on report financing is near

[AP] – Shares of Borders Group Inc. jumped 12 percent Thursday on a news report that the troubled bookseller is close to securing financing it needs to stay afloat.
Originally posted from Borders shares rise on report financing is near http://bit.ly/fzWMoB

Montgomery & Co., LLC CEO and President to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, Jan. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

What:

James Montgomery, Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Montgomery, President of Montgomery & Co., LLC will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square and preside over the NASDAQ Closing Bell.

Where:

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

When:

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 [...] http://bit.ly/hL0BKK

UniTek Global Services to Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell on January 21st

BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UniTek Global Services, Inc. (“UniTek” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:UNTK) (Nasdaq:UNTKD), a premier provider of permanently outsourced infrastructure services to the wireless and wireline telecommunications, broadband cable and satellite television industries, today announced that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer C. Scott Hisey will ring the opening bell [...] http://bit.ly/eYx51s

Barnwell Industries, Inc. Comments on Recent Trading Activity

HONOLULU, Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE Amex:BRN) today stated that it was unaware of any non-public information which has caused this week’s significant trading volumes and stock price increase.

Barnwell Industries, Inc. states that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity or rumors.

In view of the unusual market [...] http://bit.ly/hNkkn0

Churchill Downs, Yum! Brands Announce Five-Year Extension of Kentucky Derby Presenting Sponsorship Agreement

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Racetrack and Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) today announced a five-year extension of their 2006 agreement that made the world’s largest restaurant company the first named presenting sponsor of the million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby, the historic track’s signature race and one of the country’s major sports and [...] http://bit.ly/fzaBz3

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Reports Net Profit for the Third Quarter

LAVAL, Quebec, Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (“Neptune”) (Nasdaq:NEPT) (TSX-V:NTB) reports its consolidated financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2010.

Three-month Period Ended November 30, 2010 Financial Results

Consolidated Results


Revenue increased by 14% to ,290,000 for the three-month period ended November 30, 2010, up from ,758,000 [...] http://bit.ly/e24aBO

Margaret Incandela Promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer at Heritage Bank of Commerce

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Bank of Commerce, the operating bank of Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq:HTBK), today announced that Margaret Incandela has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of the Bank. Incandela has been with Heritage for two years as Executive Vice President/Credit Risk Management.

“Margaret is [...] http://bit.ly/i6ziDL

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. Announces Addition to Underwriting Team

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (Nasdaq:GLRE), a multi-line broker market property and casualty reinsurance company with a partnership approach to underwriting, today announced the appointment of Jim Ehman as Vice President and Senior Underwriter. Greenlight Re said the appointment of Ehman will further enhance the company’s [...] http://bit.ly/fiw7NH

Fastenal Company Settles Dispute

WINONA, Minn., Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) signed a settlement agreement on January 13, 2011. This agreement settles the dispute disclosed in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.�The previous disclosure was as follows:


LEGAL PROCEEDINGS



In July 2010, we received a letter from the Civil Division [...] http://bit.ly/hja2qI

Marathon Oil to spin off its refining business

[AP] – Marathon Oil said Thursday it will split into two companies, separating its business of exploring for and producing oil from its lower-margin refining operation.
Originally posted from Marathon Oil to spin off its refining business http://bit.ly/hTscWU

Car Charging Group President Interviewed on Fox's "NewsEdge" Broadcast

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Andy Kinard, President of Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CCGI), an owner and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, was featured on “NewsEdge” in Washington, D.C., the evening television news program on WTTG-TV, an owned-and-operated television station of the Fox Broadcasting Company.

The segment, hosted by Roz [...] http://bit.ly/h3CwIY

Eagle Insurance Services Hires Kenneth J. Van Valkenburgh as Vice President

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Insurance Services, LLC (“Eagle Insurance Services”), EagleBank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, today announced that Kenneth J. Van Valkenburgh has joined Eagle Insurance Services. He will be responsible for facilitating the marketing of insurance products and services to EagleBank’s business, personal and professional customers.�Van Valkenburgh will report to Laurence [...] http://bit.ly/dZS6wU

Evotec Receives a Milestone Payment as Part of Its Discovery Alliance With Boehringer Ingelheim

HAMBURG, Germany, Jan. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evotec AG (Frankfurt:EVT) today announced that its research alliance with Boehringer Ingelheim has reached a milestone triggering a payment of EUR 2.0 million to Evotec. The milestone reached was on the transition of an oncology programme into lead optimisation.

Dr Mario Polywka, Chief Operating Officer of Evotec commented: [...] http://bit.ly/glBMEy

Australian Delegation Companies Highlighted at SDForum and Australia's "The Global Water Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SDForum, Silicon Valley’s leading source of information and education in the technology community, is pleased to announce the delegation of Australian companies that will exhibit at the “The Global Water Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities for Clean Energy” conference to be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 [...] http://bit.ly/hBb3A8

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

SHREVEPORT, La., Jan. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:HFBLD) announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on January 12, 2011, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per share on the common stock of the Company payable on February 7, 2011 to the shareholders [...] http://bit.ly/g93tvo

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Troubled and Trophy Assets Create Volatile Commercial Real Estate Pricing

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monthly Pricing Performance Update for U.S. Commercial Real Estate issued in January 2011 Release of Costar Commercial Repeat-Sales Indices (www.costar.com/ccrsi) based on sales activity through November 2010.


CoStar’s three national commercial real estate repeat sales indices were down for the month of November despite notable price increases for high-profile [...] http://bit.ly/gCBc0y

Northrop Grumman Delivers 20,000th LN-200 Inertial Measurement Unit

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Jan. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Navigation Systems Division has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its 20,000th LN-200 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), a highly versatile device which can be used for instrument stabilization, motion compensation and as a backup navigation sensor.

“Our LN-200 product is unique in its [...] http://bit.ly/gABfZT

Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. Partner, CensorNet Ltd., Signs a Major UK Partner to Sell Its Email Management Services

LONDON, Jan. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CLDR) is pleased to announce that it has worked closely with a key UK partner, CensorNet, to assist them in signing a major partner. Under the deal, the new partner, which is a confidential contract struck under an ‘OEM Agreement,’ will add many [...] http://bit.ly/gbYhr5

MoneyExpo Dubai Announces the Support of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the Region's Largest Pe

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The United Arab Emirates is recognized as an important international financial services centre: the number of banks and financial services companies are growing at a fast pace, stock markets are thriving in Dubai and Abu Dhabi; all levels of society show a strong commitment to [...] http://bit.ly/gnsQX3

SDForum and Australia Trade Commission Present an Innovation Evening

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SDForum, Silicon Valley’s leading source of information and education in the technology community and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) are pleased to announce an exceptional Innovation Evening on Monday, January 24th, 2011, in Mountain View CA, featuring some notable speakers and attendees including:


The Honourable Kim Beazley, [...] http://bit.ly/gapZwg

Photo Release � PGT(R) Introduces WinGuard Vinyl Sliding Glass Door at IBS 2011

New Door Design Touts Exclusive Features

Visit Booth W5959

N. VENICE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PGT Industries (Nasdaq:PGTI), the nation’s leading supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors will unveil the WinGuard� Impact-Resistant SGD 570, Vinyl SGD 470, and PremierVue� SGD 2870 at the 2011 International Builder’s Show (IBS) January 12 � 15 in [...] http://bit.ly/f3Jkoe

SS&C Announces Executive Appointments

WINDSOR, Conn., Jan. 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SS&C Technologies (Nasdaq:SSNC), a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, today announced the following management changes, effective immediately.

David N. Reid will become Senior Vice President and Managing Director of International based in London.�Mr. Reid has been with SS&C since 2005 as Managing Director of [...] http://bit.ly/fsAHEF

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Toyota's biggest problem: Aging lineup

[AP] – It would be easy to think Toyota’s biggest problem is its damaged reputation caused by sudden acceleration recalls, millions in government fines and massive lawsuits and settlements.
Originally posted from Toyota’s biggest problem: Aging lineup http://bit.ly/ijCYbE

Newell Rubbermaid says CEO Ketchum is retiring

[AP] – Consumer products maker Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said Tuesday that President and CEO Mark Ketchum will retire later this year after about five years of leading the company that makes Sharpie pens and Rubbermaid containers.
Originally posted from Newell Rubbermaid says CEO Ketchum is retiring http://bit.ly/gV8I9g

Job bias claims set new record on disability surge

[AP] – Federal job bias complaints climbed to record levels last year, led by a surge in workers claiming discrimination based on disability.
Originally posted from Job bias claims set new record on disability surge http://bit.ly/gmbqFD

Stora Enso Invests EUR 285 Million in New Containerboard Machine at Ostroleka in Poland

HELSINKI, Finland, Jan. 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stora Enso is strengthening its leading position in corrugated packaging in the growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe by renewing containerboard capacity at its Ostroleka Mill in Poland. The EUR 285 million investment project is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2013. The [...] http://bit.ly/fnGpro

Columbia Pictures' "The Green Hornet" Opens in Digital IMAX(R) Theatres This Friday

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX), and Columbia Pictures announce that the action-comedy The Green Hornet will be released to digital IMAX® theatres in the immersive IMAX® 3D format this Friday, January 14th. The film will open on 172 IMAX screens domestically, simultaneously with its North American wide release. [...] http://bit.ly/g5lVTn

Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Announces Class Action Complaint Filed Against EMC Mortgage Corp. and The Bear Stearns Companies LLC

SEATTLE, Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Attorney Advertising. Keller Rohrback L.L.P. (www.krclassaction.com) announces that a class action has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on behalf of all mortgagors in the State of Washington whose home mortgage loans are serviced by EMC Mortgage Corporation and who [...] http://bit.ly/gad99d

Ford plans to hire 7,000 workers by 2012

[AP] – Ford Motor Co. says it will add more than 7,000 workers in the U.S. over the next two years, including 750 engineers with expertise in batteries and other advanced technology, as it begins producing several new vehicles.
Originally posted from Ford plans to hire 7,000 workers by 2012 http://bit.ly/eEfCy3

Fed pays US Treasury record $78.4B last year

[AP] – The Federal Reserve is paying a record $78.4 billion in earnings to the U.S. government, reflecting gains from the central bank’s unconventional efforts to lift the economy.
Originally posted from Fed pays US Treasury record $78.4B last year http://bit.ly/eL11cL

Monday, January 10, 2011

SEC charges 4 with insider trading

[AP] – Federal regulators on Monday charged the co-founder of a New York hedge fund and three other individuals with insider trading, the latest action in what the government has called the biggest insider-trading case in U.S. history.
Originally posted from SEC charges 4 with insider trading http://bit.ly/dZMNG5

FHLBank of Dallas Appoints 2011 Advisory Council Members

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andre Stephens and Walter Moreau as new members of the Bank’s 2011 Advisory Council. Mark Allison and Cassie Hicks were reappointed to the council.�

The Advisory Council is comprised of 14 representatives from state, [...] http://bit.ly/en9BSZ

Compuware Names Top Web and Mobile Performers for 2010 Holiday Shopping Season

DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq:CPWR), the technology performance company, today announced the Gomez Performance Satisfaction Index top Web and mobile performers for the 2010 online holiday shopping season. Dell provided the best overall Web performance satisfaction index score and QVC the best overall mobile performance satisfaction index score throughout the [...] http://bit.ly/gty57k

Chicago Cubs Offer Pick 13 Plan With Tickets to Marquee Match-ups Throughout 2011 Season

CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chicago Cubs today announced the Pick 13 Plan, featuring tickets to highly-anticipated 2011 season match-ups such as the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox. Sales begin on Cubs.com Thursday, January 13 at 10 a.m. CST.

The Pick 13 Plan features the highest-profile series ever [...] http://bit.ly/eaWRvD

Free Migration From Sage Act! to Navatar Private Equity CRM & Operations Built on Salesforce.com's Cloud Computing Platform N

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you’re interested in moving from Sage Act! to Salesforce but the thought of migrating your data is too much to bear, you now have an easy solution.

Navatar Group, a global cloud service provider and leading salesforce.com reseller, today announced free data migration into Navatar Private Equity, [...] http://bit.ly/g0yFHK

EagleBank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ronald D. Paul Named a 2010 Washingtonian of the Year

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EagleBank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ronald D. Paul was named a 2010 Washingtonian of the Year by the Washingtonian magazine in its January 2011 issue.

For the past 39 years, the Washingtonian has honored men and women who give their time and talent to make the Washington, [...] http://bit.ly/fgTu8M

PEP Live With S1 Retail Payments Solution

NORCROSS, Ga. and CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jan. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — S1 Corporation (Nasdaq:SONE), a leading global provider of payments and financial services software solutions, today announced that PEP, one of the largest single-brand retailers in South Africa, has gone live with the S1 Retail Payments solution to process card payments at its [...] http://bit.ly/hfq9uC

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Global Education & Technology to Participant in Deutsche Bank Access China Conference 2011

BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Education & Technology Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:GEDU) (“Global Education” or the “Company”), the largest test preparation provider for the International English Language Testing System (“IELTS”) and a leading provider of educational courses and related services in China, today announced that Global Education’s management will participant in the Deutsche [...] http://bit.ly/f23alQ

Players Network CEO, Mark Bradley Offers Outlook for 2011

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Players Network (OTCBB:PNTV): Update from Players Network’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Bradley.

First, I want to wish everyone happiness and prosperity in the New Year. 2011 promises to be a very good year for Players Network.

The company was an early mover in the rapidly changing New Media landscape, [...] http://bit.ly/dY0dR2

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of China Education Alliance, Inc. of Upcoming Deadline � CEU

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shareholders of China Education Alliance, Inc. (“CEU” or the “Company”) (NYSE:CEU) are reminded of the securities class action lawsuit filed against CEU and certain of its officers. The class action (Civil Action No.: 10-cv-09987) pending in Central District of California is on behalf of a class of [...] http://bit.ly/erKDdo

Shareholder Notice: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Securities Class Action Against Tongxin International Ltd. � TXIC

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm today announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Tongxin International Ltd. (“Tongxin” or the “Company”) (Pink Sheets:TXIC) shareholders seeking remedies under Section 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

To join the class action against Tongxin, [...] http://bit.ly/eYsvpd

Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of Mecox Lane Limited of Upcoming Deadline � MCOX

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shareholders of Mecox Lane Limited (“MCOX” or the “Company”) (“Mecox” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:MCOX) are reminded of the securities class action lawsuit filed against Mecox and certain of its directors and officers. The class action (Civil Action No.: 11-cv-034) pending in the Southern District of New York [...] http://bit.ly/erB7A2

Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of MELA Sciences, Inc. of Upcoming Deadline � MELA

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shareholders of MELA Sciences, Inc. (“MELA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:MELA) are reminded of the securities class action lawsuit filed against MELA and certain of its officers. The class action (Civil Action No.: 10-CV-9024) pending in the Southern District of New York is on behalf of a class [...] http://bit.ly/fmI3i7

World Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "The Green Hornet" From the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA on January 10, 2011

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the 3D action-comedy The Green Hornet, Britt Reid (Seth Rogen) is the son of LA’s most prominent and respected media magnate and perfectly happy to maintain a directionless existence on the party scene � until his father (Tom Wilkinson) mysteriously dies, leaving Britt his vast [...] http://bit.ly/f0oBCC

Intuitive Surgical Reports New Employee Option Grants for December 2010

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 7, 2011 (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 52 new employees. Pursuant to Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5635(c)(4), the equity awards were granted under the Intuitive Surgical, Inc. [...] http://bit.ly/e8FrsJ

INVESTOR NOTICE: The Rosen Law Firm Files Class Action on Behalf of Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. Shareholders � AEHI

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. today announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who purchased common stock of Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (“Alternate Energy” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:AEHI) during the period between September 20, 2006 through December 14, 2010, inclusive (the [...] http://bit.ly/dKlFBd

Enterprise Bank & Trust Acquires Deposits and Loans of Legacy Bank in Arizona

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enterprise Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (Nasdaq:EFSC), announced that it has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to assume all of the deposits and certain assets, including trust assets, of Legacy Bank in Scottsdale, [...] http://bit.ly/iemLG4

Friday, January 7, 2011

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

CONWAY, Ark., Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:HOMB), parent company of Centennial Bank, today announced it expects to release Fourth Quarter 2010 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, January 20, 2011. Following this release, management will conduct a conference call to review these earnings at 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 [...] http://bit.ly/gGqRHm

Measurement Specialties Recognized for Introducing One of the Top 10 Most Innovative Sensor Products in 2010

HAMPTON, Va., Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Measurement Specialties, Inc. (Nasdaq:MEAS), a global designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based systems, announced that its MS5607 pressure sensor was selected as one of the “Top Ten Sensor Products of 2010″ by the Editorial Board of Sensors & Transducers Magazine.�The Editorial Board acknowledged that this sensor [...] http://bit.ly/eBmc2f

Revolutions Medical Corporation Accelerates the Production Schedule for the Manufacturing of its RevVac 1ml Auto Retractable

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revolutions Medical Corporation (‘Revolutions Medical” or the “Company”) (OTCBB:RMCP), in response to a substantial increase in demand for its 1ml safety syringe from the global marketplace, has secured a 5-year contract to produce 5 million syringes per month of its RevVac 1ml fixed needle safety syringe. The [...] http://bit.ly/fyXrb6

Infinity Provides 2011 Goals and Guidance

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:INFI) today provided guidance on its anticipated pipeline and business goals for 2011. Infinity begins the year with a broad pipeline of four drug candidates in clinical development and a fifth expected to enter the clinic during the year. The company also enters 2011 [...] http://bit.ly/eYByei

Globalpaynet Holdings Announces Passing of Valued Founding Shareholder

SEATTLE, Jan. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globalpaynet Holdings Inc., announces with immense regret and sorrow, that we would like to inform our fellow shareholders of the sudden passing of His Imperial Highness Prince Alireza Pahlavi on January 4th, 2011. Prince Alireza was a long standing shareholder and supporter of our Company and we will [...] http://bit.ly/fX5yZH

Nidec to Construct New R&D Facility in Kawasaki, Japan

KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ) (the “Company”) today announced its plan to build a new research and development facility, Nidec Research and Development Center (“New R&D Center”), in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan, for which land purchase has been completed recently.

The establishment of the New R&D Center comes in line [...] http://bit.ly/ertCY1

Elizabeth Arden, Inc. Announces Plans for Debt Offering

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (Nasdaq:RDEN), a global prestige beauty products company, today announced that, subject to market and other conditions, it plans to offer 5,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2021.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds to repurchase any and all of its 7�% [...] http://bit.ly/gvoObh

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Elizabeth Arden, Inc. Announces it Exceeds Second Quarter Earnings Guidance;

Announces Intention to Amend Credit Facility and Extend Maturity to January 2016; and

Announces Cash Tender Offer for Any and All of Its Outstanding 0 Million 7�% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (Nasdaq:RDEN), a global prestige beauty products company, today announced that, based on its preliminary [...] http://bit.ly/gnB21D

Quality Distribution, Inc. Announces Filing of S-3 Shelf Registration Statement for Offering of Common Stock

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quality Distribution, Inc. (Nasdaq:QLTY) (“Quality”) announced today that it has filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to offer to the public from time to time in one or more offerings up to 1,500,000 shares of its common [...] http://bit.ly/fjXUyP

First Niagara Financial Group to Announce 4th Quarter 2010 Results on January 27, 2011

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG), today announced that it will release 2010 fourth quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, January 27, 2011. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, in which management will discuss the Company’s financial results and business strategy, [...] http://bit.ly/gKWq4e

Asure Software, Inc. to Present at Sidoti's Semi-annual New York Micro Cap Conference on January 10, 2011

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asure Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASUR), a leading provider of workforce management software, announced today that they will presenting at Sidoti & Company, LLC’s Semi-annual New York Micro Cap Conference on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at 109 East 42nd Street in New York City, [...] http://bit.ly/gWQMVB

Medicis to Present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medicis (NYSE:MRX) today announced that the Company is scheduled to present at the 29th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California. A live webcast of its presentation scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time (9:30 a.m. Pacific Time), may be accessed [...] http://bit.ly/goQwcs

Cutera Appoints Len DeBenedictis as Chief Technical Officer; and Michael Poole as Vice President of North American Sales

BRISBANE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq:CUTR), a leading provider of laser and other energy-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, today announced the appointment of Len DeBenedictis as Chief Technical Officer and Michael Poole as Vice President of North American Sales.

Kevin Connors, President and CEO of Cutera stated, “We are excited [...] http://bit.ly/h97vrB

Cross Border Resources, Inc., Formerly Doral Energy Corp., Will Begin Trading Under the Stock Symbol XBOR Effective January 6

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cross Border Resources, Inc. (OTCBB:XBOR), formerly Doral Energy Corp. (OTCBB:DRLY) (“Cross Border Resources” or “the Company”), today announced that, effective as of the opening of the market on January 6, 2011, the Company’s common stock will be traded under the symbol “XBOR.OB”. The change in the Company’s [...] http://bit.ly/h9hiEA

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

TTM Technologies, Inc. to Present at the 13th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 13, 2011

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TTM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TTMI), a leading manufacturer of time-critical, technologically advanced printed circuit boards, will participate in the 13th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 2:50 p.m. Eastern time. The conference is being held at the New York Palace Hotel in New [...] http://bit.ly/gxwAhk

Complete Genomics to Present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Complete Genomics (Nasdaq:GNOM) announced today that the Company will present at the upcoming J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on January 13, 2011. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time and will a feature an overview of the company by [...] http://bit.ly/gnmvzV

Lucas Energy Encourages Shareholders to Vote for Growth Initiatives

HOUSTON, Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucas Energy, Inc. (NYSE Amex:LEI), an independent oil and gas company, is encouraging its many shareholders in North America and overseas to vote their proxies before the annual shareholder meeting January 10, 2011.

“We appreciate the votes so far but strongly encourage our shareholders to vote their proxies and [...] http://bit.ly/gHRROI

Northrop Grumman Awarded Unmanned Surface Vessel Contract From DARPA

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV), leading the way for a new class of ocean-going unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Under the terms of the million [...] http://bit.ly/ebxynP

Dolphin Digital Media Announces Debt to Equity Conversion Agreement

MIAMI, Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. (OTCBB:DPDM) (“Dolphin Digital Media” or the “Company”) (http://ping.fm/ThXCC), a creator of secure social networking websites for children utilizing groundbreaking fingerprint identification technology, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement for a debt to equity conversion of a promissory note and [...] http://bit.ly/i8hsH9

GreenWave Reality to Collaborate on SmartCity Malaga Project

MALAGA, Spain and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreenWave Reality, a global innovator in home energy management solutions, announced today that it will collaborate on the SmartCity Malaga Project. GreenWave Reality will be providing its home energy management platform that empowers consumers to easily monitor and control their energy usage. The GreenWave [...] http://bit.ly/h5hLWZ

Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Announces Update Regarding the Jorling v. Anthem Litigation � WLP

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ADVERTISING MATERIAL — Delaney & Delaney LLC, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., Zagrans Law Firm LLC, Berger & Montague, P.C. and Becker Law Firm Co., L.P.A. announce that former members of Anthem Insurance Company who received shares of stock as a result of Anthem’s demutualization in 2001 face the risk [...] http://bit.ly/eoo4LK

Kona Grill Creates "1st Thursdays" Themed Events in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kona Grill will kick off their “1st Thursdays” events this Thursday, January 6, 2011 in their Tampa location located in the MetWest International Plaza. This month’s theme, Fire and Ice, will include a fire dancer and salsa band, as well as Kona Grill’s award-winning sushi, appetizers and [...] http://bit.ly/h7TZtR

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Minden Bancorp, Inc. Announces Completion of Second-Step Conversion and $13.9 Million Offering

MINDEN, La., Jan. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minden Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB:MDNB), holding company for MBL Bank, announced that it had completed the conversion of MBL Bank from the mutual holding company form of organization to the fully public stock holding company form of organization and the concurrent public stock offering.

As a result of the [...] http://bit.ly/g3LhhG

lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) Chief Financial Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Jan. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –

What:

lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square to ring the opening bell at The NASDAQ Stock Market. John Currie, Chief Financial Officer of lululemon, will be on site, along with several members of the Company.�

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite � 4 Times Square [...] http://bit.ly/gkuQB2

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners to Present at the Biotech Showcase(TM) 2011 Conference

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Jan. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPRX) announced today that Patrick J. McEnany, Catalyst’s Chief Executive Officer, will be making a presentation at the Biotech ShowcaseTM 2011 Conference to be held January 10th through January 12th at the Parc 55 Wyndham Hotel in San Francisco, California. Catalyst will [...] http://bit.ly/epyKF4

Photo Release � SPOT Unveils Revolutionary New SPOT Connect for Smartphones

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spot LLC continues to pioneer innovation in satellite communications, bringing global messaging technology into the hands of millions worldwide. A wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), Spot LLC today announced SPOT Connect, a new SPOT satellite communicator capable of sending messages over the Globalstar satellite network [...] http://bit.ly/eV9ZRv

Shares of Pluristem Therapeutics to Begin Trading on Four Equity Indexes on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) Beginning Janu

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:PSTI), today announced that the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE”) has approved the inclusion of the company’s ordinary shares on four TASE equity indexes: Tel-Tech, TA Composite, MidCap TA and Biomed beginning on January 9, 2011.�

The shares will be added to the indexes under the [...] http://bit.ly/h5QM18

Fresh Healthy Vending Announces Franchise Expansion Into Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Jan. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In conjunction with President Obama’s historic signing of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act into law which sets a national nutritional standard in schools, Fresh Healthy Vending has selected new Franchisee Mark Brenner to provide healthy vending to the Prairie Village, Kansas area.

“I wanted to be on [...] http://bit.ly/fcPrc5

Factory outlook bright after 17 months of growth

[AP] – Factories are cranking up production, anticipating greater spending by consumers and businesses in 2011. Tax cuts will give people more money to buy cars, computers and electronic goods, and provide incentives for businesses to invest in equipment.
Originally posted from Factory outlook bright after 17 months of growth http://bit.ly/hLlmLZ

Fiat CEO: 51 percent of Chrysler possible in 2011

[AP] – Italy’s Fiat is edging closer to becoming a global car maker. It has split off its farm equipment and truck business to focus on automobiles, and says it could take control of Chrysler this year.
Originally posted from Fiat CEO: 51 percent of Chrysler possible in 2011 http://bit.ly/eaNknM

Monday, January 3, 2011

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation Announces Ground Breaking on Construction of South Korea Manufacturing and Research and De

AURORA, Ill., Jan. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (NASDAQ: CCMP), the world’s leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing slurries and a growing CMP pad supplier to the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has broken ground on the construction of its planned South Korea manufacturing and research and development center.

The [...] http://bit.ly/dHA5Sb

Home BancShares, Inc. Announces Several Financial Developments and Activities Relating to Fourth Quarter

CONWAY, Ark., Jan. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:HOMB), parent company of Centennial Bank, today announced several financial developments and activities relating to the fourth quarter.

During December 2010, the Company finished the initial evaluations and calculations for the Wakulla Bank and Gulf State Community Bank FDIC-assisted acquisitions completed on October 1, 2010 [...] http://bit.ly/fe87kj

Church & Crawford Orexis Solution Ready to Meet Market Demand

LONDON, Jan. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Church & Crawford’s (Pink Sheets:CCWF) Orexis Solution application is a customer contact application platform for mobile phones. Once downloaded it will allow users to navigate the graphical user interface (“GUI”) to select options for self-service or to interact with the company via instant chat or voice. Church & [...] http://bit.ly/hIrBgA

IMAX Annual DMR Gross Box Office Doubles to $546 Million in 2010, Versus $271 Million in 2009

TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that for the fifty-two weeks ended December 31, 2010, IMAX DMR® global gross box office reached a record 6 million, more than doubling the Company’s previous global box office record of 0 million achieved in 2009. The Company’s DMR [...] http://bit.ly/g8SjQh

Hooper Holmes Appoints Lori E. Gorman Chief Operations Officer

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan 03, 2011 — Hooper Holmes (NYSE Amex:HH) today announced the promotion of Lori E. Gorman to the newly-created position of Chief Operations Officer.


“Our operations and business processes must continue to be competitive advantages that help us meet customer needs and improve our operating and financial performance,” said Ransom J. Parker, President [...] http://bit.ly/gLkd1v

Saturday, January 1, 2011

The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. Files an Arbitration Claim Against E*Trade Securities, LLC � ETFC

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Securities Law Firm of Menzer & Hill, P.A. www.suemyadvisor.com, announced today it has filed an arbitration claim against E*Trade Securities, LLC (“E*Trade”), a subsidiary of E*Trade Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:ETFC ), for its failure to execute a customer’s sell order after failing to deliver the customer [...] http://bit.ly/eJWAHy

Hanmi's Securities Purchase Agreement With Woori Remains in Full Force and Effect

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:HAFC), the holding company for Hanmi Bank, to avoid confusion, announced today that, per its terms, the amended Securities Purchase Agreement with Woori Finance Holdings Co. Ltd. will continue in full force and effect beyond the December 31, 2010 “outside date” established in the [...] http://bit.ly/gQ4RuG

Mount Knowledge Holdings, Inc. Acquires 100% Ownership of the Intellectual Property Assets from Its Founder and Chairman

NOVI, Mich., Dec. 31, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mount Knowledge Holdings, Inc. (“Company”) (OTCBB:MKHD), a provider of innovative and proprietary software based learning products and training services worldwide, today announced that it entered into an Intellectual Property Purchase Agreement, dated December 28, 2010, to acquire the intellectual property (the “Intellectual Property”) referred to as the [...] http://bit.ly/fw8tYk