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Monday, February 6, 2012
- Elmer's Announces Support of Science Buddies --- COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 5:17 PMElmer's® Products Inc., an industry leader in adhesives, arts and crafts, office and educational products announces a new partnership with Science Buddies, a nonprofit organization that empowers K-12 students, parents, and teachers to quickly and easily find free project ideas and help in all areas of science. Science Buddies puts comprehensive, scientist-authored projects, tools, tips, and techniques at the public's fingertips on its popular website (www.sciencebuddies.org). The website guides students through all steps of the science project process, including ... read more
- 50PlusPlusFit.com Offers Interactive Social Fitness for Adults 50+ --- HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 5:03 PMMerz Ventures, LLC has announced the launch of the first interactive fitness website designed exclusively for people fifty years of age and older. 50+/+Fit will focus on the life-stage needs and lifestyle desires of the 50+ demographic, helping this group realize their full lifestyle potential through fitness. "Whether just starting out or a veteran of fitness, site visitors will find a wealth of helpful information, advice, motivation and support, plus free tools and calculators. From weight loss and diets to ... read more
- Novellus Introduces VECTOR(R) Strata(TM) for Next Generation, Vertically Integrated Memory (VIM) Technology --- SAN JOSE, CAPosted at 5:00 PMSAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/06/12 -- Novellus Systems (NASDAQ: NVLS) today announced the addition of the VECTOR Strata to the company's dielectric product offerings. VECTOR Strata has been developed specifically for high-volume manufacturing of vertically integrated memory (VIM) Flash devices. This is the second Novellus product announced in recent months for this emerging market, following the ALTUS® ExtremeFill tungsten CVD system introduced in July 2011. VECTOR Strata employs innovative technology designed to deliver ultra-smooth films with ... read more
- California Voters Strongly Support Legislation to Combat I.T. Theft --- SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 4:45 PMProtect California Jobs & Innovation today announced the results of a statewide survey that found that California voters intensely favor (88% support; 58% "strongly" support) enacting a law requiring state agencies and state contractors use only legal software. The poll also shows that California voters regard the use of stolen software as having widespread repercussions that causes serious economic damage to California. California voters think stolen information technology affects the entire economy, with a striking 84 percent believing that the state ... read more
- Video Available: Leaders in Automotive Digital Marketing -- Response Logix and Digital Air Strike -- Announce Merger --- LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 4:30 PMResponse Logix, based in Sunnyvale, California, and Digital Air Strike, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, announced at the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) convention a merger of their two companies. The combined company has two robust business units: Response Logix offering a dynamic prospect-response digital marketing solution and Digital Air Strike offering complete social media and reputation management solutions. Both companies were co-founded by dealers and have developed innovative technology that is focused on helping dealerships improve their digital marketing ... read more
- AJRR Announces Launch of National Joint Replacement Registry Using Remedy Informatics' Next-Generation Registry Software --- ROSEMONT, Ill. and SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 4:10 PMThe American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) has selected Remedy Informatics, the leading provider of registries for Life Science, to build a registry to collect data on all primary and revision total joint replacement procedures in the United States. Representatives from AJRR and Remedy Informatics will unveil the new registry at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Feb. 7 - Feb. 11. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120206/SF47874LOGO) "We are excited to announce that the registry is going live," said ... read more
- IDEX Corporation Reports Record 2011 Results; Adjusted Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share of 65 Cents --- LAKE FOREST, Ill.Posted at 4:07 PMIDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter 2011 New orders in the quarter totaled $447 million, up 9 percent compared to ... read more
- Exelixis Announces February 8th Webcast of Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2011 Financial Results Conference Call --- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.Posted at 4:00 PMExelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, after the markets close. The announcement will be followed by a live webcast at 5:00 p.m. EST/ 2:00 p.m. PST. During the webcast, Exelixis management will discuss ... read more
- ZTE Honors Xilinx With '2011 Best Comprehensive' Performance Award For Outstanding Technical Support, Quality & Delivery --- SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 4:00 PMXilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced that leading telecommunications and networking company ZTE, Inc. has named the company '2011 Best Comprehensive' Performance Award winner for outstanding technical support, quality and delivery throughout 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO) The prestigious award was presented to Xilinx during ZTE's Supplier Day 2012 event in Shenzhen, China, where the company celebrated the commitment of its global suppliers to achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction. ZTE granted awards to suppliers in recognition of their contributions ... read more
- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation of JDA Software Group, Inc. --- NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 4:00 PMFaruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at JDA Software Group, Inc. ("JDA" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: JDAS). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120119/MM38856LOGO ) On January 31, 2012, in a press release announcing the Company's quarterly earnings, JDA revealed that it has "received notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requesting information related to revenue recognition and other accounting and financial reporting matters for certain past fiscal years." On a subsequent ... read more
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Posted at 4:00 PMTM Forum today reaffirmed its commitment to solving new challenges faced by service providers in Asia by opening the doors to its largest Management World Asia conference to date with a record-breaking number of attendees and service provider leaders participating. At the same ... read more
- AIA Praises Congressional Passage of FAA Reauthorization --- ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 3:31 PMThe Aerospace Industries Association welcomes House and Senate passage of the conference report on H.R. 658, the "FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012." It is critical to FAA operations and offers stability and predictability to the aviation industry instead of the uncertainty fueled by one short-term extension after another. We have been advocating strongly and consistently since 2007 for a full reauthorization bill. This bill, which we urge President Obama to sign, will help make our skies safer, cleaner ... read more
- Landauer, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Results --- GLENWOOD, Ill., Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 3:28 PMLandauer, Inc. (NYSE: LDR), a recognized leader in personal and environmental radiation monitoring, outsourced medical physics services and high quality medical consumable accessories, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2012 first quarter ended December 31, 2011. Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Highlights -- Revenue grew 28.9 percent to $36.7 million. -- Gross profit grew 25.4 percent to $21.8 million on increased revenue and business mix. ... read more
- HopeLine® from Verizon Presents Financial Grant to Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (RCSN) --- WARREN, N.J., Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 3:22 PMVerizon Wireless, provider of the nation's largest 4G LTE network, announced that the company has donated $7,500 to Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (RCSN) through HopeLine® from Verizon. RCSN works with New York families throughout the five boroughs who have children with disabilities and other special needs to help them understand, navigate, and access the services needed to ensure that all children have the opportunity to develop their full potential. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120206/NY48605 ) "We are very grateful for the ... read more
- ReDigi Wins Major Victory In Court Hearing Over Pre-Owned Digital Music, Capitol Records (EMI) vs. ReDigi --- NEW YORKPosted at 3:03 PMToday ReDigi (www.ReDigi.com), the online marketplace for pre-owned digital music and revolutionary cloud service technology that verifies the legitimacy of a digital music file before it can be uploaded for storage, won a major victory in a court hearing today when Capitol Records was denied a ... read more
- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation of GenVec, Inc. --- NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 3:00 PMFaruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential securities fraud at GenVec, Inc. ("GenVec" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GNVC). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120119/MM38856LOGO) The investigation focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose that GenVec's much publicized product, TNFerade, designed for the treatment of certain cancers and infectious diseases (HIV, malaria, influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, respiratory syncytial virus, and HSV-2), was not effective. On March 29, 2010, GenVec ... read more
- Rokform® Introduces New CNC Machined Rokbed(TM) v3 Tripod Adapter --- SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 2:46 PMRokform® LLC award winning design, engineering and manufacturing company of the finest quality accessories for iPhone and iPad is proud to offer its new Rokpod aluminum case for the 4th generation iPod Touch. The brand new Made in USA cases are available for purchase now at www.rokform.com. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120206/NY48525 ) "The popularity of the Rokform® aluminum Rokbed(TM) v3 Tripod Adapter has exceeded our expectations and the customer feedback has been amazing," said Craig Erion, President of Rokform®. "The new Rokbed(TM) v3 Tripod ... read more
- Fellowship of Catholic University Students Launches Free Mobile App With Faith Formation, Evangelization Tools --- DENVER, Feb. 6, 2012Posted at 2:40 PMThe Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), a fast-growing college campus outreach with a presence at nearly 60 universities in the U.S. has announced that it has launched a new mobile application, FOCUS Equip. Building on the launch of its new website initiative, www.FOCUSEquip.org, the FOCUS Equip mobile app is a one-of-a-kind Catholic application that gives users access to Catholic resources that can be used for evangelization, personal formation, Bible study leadership, and discipleship. "The goal of FOCUS Equip is to provide ... read more
- Milberg LLP and Human Rights Activist File Suit Against Yahoo! Questioning Operation of the Yahoo! Human Rights Fund --- NEW YORKPosted at 2:37 PMOn February 1, 2012, Milberg LLP and human rights activist Morton Sklar filed a lawsuit demanding that Yahoo! Inc. (“Yahoo!”) provide records regarding its establishment and operation of the Yahoo! Human Rights Fund (the “Fund”) in the Delaware Chancery Court on behalf of a Yahoo! shareholder ... read more
- Fairbanks Scales and Terex AWP Work Together for Pre-Delivery Inspection of Genie® Products --- KANSAS CITY, Mo.Posted at 2:34 PMFairbanks Scales, a worldwide leader in weighing systems and the only scale company with a direct national service organization, will be providing exclusive support and service to Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) for pre-delivery and operator familiarization services for all Genie® branded products and Terex® light ... read more