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- Toyota, Carfax Extend Certified Pre-owned Partnership --- LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012Posted at 10:40 PMToyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has extended its partnership with Carfax for its Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) program. Carfax Vehicle History Reports continue to be a key component in the TCUV certification process. Since 2005, Toyota has relied on Carfax Reports to verify the history of any Toyota or Scion vehicle submitted for certification. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080507/CARFAXLOGO ) Last year, Toyota once again led the industry in certified used vehicle sales, setting a new record of more than 331,000 vehicles. ... read more
- VTI Introduces 4th Generation "Smart" Dynamic Signal Analyzers --- IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2012Posted at 8:12 PMVTI Instruments Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the SentinelEX Series of "Smart" Dynamic Signal Analyzers (DSA). SentinelEX, VTI Instruments' 4th generation of "Smart" dynamic signal analyzers, builds upon a proud legacy established in the 1980's by continuing to deliver the most trusted solutions to the noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) marketplace. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120131/LA43462LOGO) Measurement performance is elevated to new levels with 625 k samples / second / channel data rates, true differential inputs with superior common ... read more
- Cardinal Health Statement Regarding Temporary Restraining Order to Avoid Disruption in Controlled Medicine Shipments From Florida --- DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 5:42 PMToday Cardinal Health was granted a temporary restraining order against the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) immediate suspension order of its Lakeland, Fla. DEA registration. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Reggie B. Walton granted the temporary restraining order that allows Cardinal Health to immediately resume shipments of controlled medicines from its Lakeland facility to hospital and pharmacy customers pending a preliminary injunction hearing currently scheduled for February 13. The order from the U.S. District Court for the District of ... read more
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Posted at 5:21 PMMixmoov SAS, a company specializing in Online Video Editing, announced that it has been chosen by Webjenesten LaerIT.dk, Denmark, to provide integrated Online Video Editing in its Skoletube media platform for education. LaerIT is a leading player in the ... read more
- Antigone Rising Travels To Israel And West Bank As Arts Envoys --- NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 5:09 PMANTIGONE RISING, the popular all female country/rock band, will travel to Israel and the West Bank as Arts Envoys, a cultural initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. During the trip, from February 19th- 28th, Antigone Rising will perform in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah and other regional cities, leading community outreach workshops and making music with Israeli and Palestinian musicians. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120203/CG47701) "We are promoting peace and understanding through good rocking American music, a common global ... read more
- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Files Securities Class Action Suit Against China Medical Technologies, Inc. and Certain of Its Executives --- NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 5:00 PMFaruqi & Faruqi, LLP today announced that it has filed a securities class action lawsuit against China Medical Technologies, Inc. ("China Medical" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CMED) and certain of its senior executives. The action (No. 12-CIV-0882), filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, asserts claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired CMED's American Depositary Shares ("ADS") during the ... read more
- Telecommunication Company Announces Vast Expansion --- NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 4:46 PMVIVARO Corp, the leading provider of Prepaid Long Distance Calling Cards in the United States, announces aggressive expansion plans in the first quarter of the year through its affiliates, STI Prepaid and Kare Distribution. The new expansion will solidify VIVARO's position as the number one provider of Prepaid Long Distance Calling Cards and Telecommunications Services in the country and ensure that both consumers and retailers will have access to the new portfolio of Long Distance Solutions that Vivaro is ... read more
- Via Licensing Corporation Appoints Roger Ross President --- SAN FRANCISCOPosted at 4:26 PMVia Licensing Corporation, a company that develops and operates patent pools in cooperation with essential patent owners worldwide, announced that Mr. Roger Ross has been appointed as President. Mr. Ross previously served as Via Licensing’s Vice President of Legal Affairs managing legal services, business operations, and ... read more
- Yippy, Inc. (YIPI) Updates Financial Information and Status of Business --- FORT MYERS, Fla., Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 4:03 PMYippy, Inc. (Pinksheets: YIPI) (www.yippy.com) ("Yippy" or the "Company"), providers of the world's fastest, family friendly search engine and web portal reported today its delayed financial and company information for Q2 ending 11/30/11 has been filed. This information may be viewed at Otcmarkets.com or by using the link provided. http://www.otcmarkets.com/financialReportViewer?symbol=YIPI&id=72175 The Company is now current in its filing requirements with the OTC and upon submission of the Legal Opinion will be upgraded in status next week. The Company intends to submit ... read more
- Chicagoland Company Utopia, Inc. to Create 500 New Jobs in the US in 2012; Hired 200 New US Employees in 2011 --- MUNDELEIN, Ill., Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 3:44 PMAs further reinforcement of today's strong jobs report, Mundelein, IL based Utopia, Inc., a global leader in Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management(TM) (EDLM(TM)) solutions and SAP(TM) Partner, announced plans to add 500 more jobs in the US in 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110503/CG92699LOGO) "We're doing our part to contribute to job creation in the US," said Arvind J. Singh, President and CEO. "The demand for advanced data management skills is exploding as we enter the era of Big Data. We are hiring aggressively and ... read more
- SurModics to Webcast Annual Meeting on February 6 --- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.Posted at 3:26 PMSurModics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRDX), a leading provider of surface modification and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the healthcare industry, announced today that it will host a live webcast of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Monday, February 6, at 4:00 p.m. CT. ... read more
- SurModics Announces Rescheduled Webcast for First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call on February 6 --- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.Posted at 3:03 PMSurModics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRDX), a leading provider of surface modification technologies to the healthcare industry, announced today that it will be hosting a live webcast of its first quarter 2012 conference call on Monday, February 6, at 9:00 a.m. CT. The Company will issue an earnings ... read more
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Posted at 2:56 PMIRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/03/12 -- Vision Solutions, Inc., the world's leading provider of information availability software and services for Windows, Linux, IBM Power Systems and Cloud Computing markets, will be exhibiting in Paris at Microsoft Tech Days, Europe's largest and most popular technical event. The event, which runs February 7, 8 and 9, features over 300 technology experts presenting the latest Microsoft technologies and discussing IT challenges. Topics include: Cloud Computing, BigData, Apps, HTML5, Multi Screen, Green IT, ... read more
- Techstreet Expands Partnerships with SAE International and BSI to Now Include Industry Standards in PDF Format --- NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 2:53 PMTechstreet, part of Thomson Reuters, announced today that it has signed agreements with the Society of Automotive Engineers International and the British Standards Institution, granting additional rights to distribute industry-critical standards in PDF format for each organization. Engineering and technical professionals will now have a one-stop online location to access aerospace, automotive and British standards, quickly and easily at www.techstreet.com. "Techstreet is fulfilling its mission to provide the broadest, fastest and most convenient access to global industry standard information with the ... read more
- Production Resource Group (PRG) Acquires Paskal Lighting --- ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 2:45 PMProduction Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), the world's leading supplier of entertainment and event technology headquartered in New York, announced today that it has acquired Paskal Lighting, a US-based lighting, grip and expendables company. Founded in 1988, Paskal Lighting has served the motion picture and television industries for over 20 years, with one of the largest inventories of lighting and grip equipment, as well as a fleet of production vehicles capable of accommodating any size production throughout the United States. Paskal Lighting will ... read more
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Companies Shift Medical Education Focus into Emerging Markets --- CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 2:41 PMIn the current environment, medical education groups are faced with the challenge of holding down costs while adding new programs and expanding into emerging markets. As a result, pharmaceutical and medical device leaders are beginning to leverage their resources in these emerging areas, such as China and India, in order to help fuel overall growth. Medical Device companies only allocate 7.5% of their Medical Education FTEs to the Asia-emerging areas and an even smaller percentage of their Medical Education budget, 6.4%, ... read more
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Posted at 2:30 PMAt the 1st annual Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Conference in San Diego (Booth #711), PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, will be showcasing several new drug discovery ... read more
- Technology CEO Council Mourns Loss of Steven R. Appleton --- WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 2:02 PMThe Technology CEO Council released the following statement on the passing of Steven R. Appleton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Micron Technology, Inc.: "Steve Appleton embodied what is great about America. He brought passion to his life's pursuits, whether his love of flying, his commitment to his company or his belief in America's future," said Bruce Mehlman, Executive Director of the Technology CEO Council. "The Technology CEO Council was privileged to call Steve a member and we mourn his ... read more
- Cascade Microtech to Announce Fourth Quarter Results on February 8, 2012 --- BEAVERTON, ORPosted at 1:33 PMBEAVERTON, OR -- (Marketwire) -- 02/03/12 -- Cascade Microtech, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD) will release financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. The company will host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. PST) that same afternoon to discuss these results. A simultaneous audio cast of the conference call may be accessed online from the investor relations page at www.cascademicrotech.com. A replay will be ... read more
- Key Industry Expert Joins HTC in Executive Leadership Role --- TROY, Mich., Feb. 3, 2012Posted at 1:30 PMHTC Global Services (HTC) is pleased to announce a key addition to its strategic team, as Tom Rowland joins HTC as an Executive Advisor. As a former Information Officer at GMAC/Ally Bank and General Motors, Tom has experience in building and leading large-scale global IT teams through major corporate transformations. Tom specializes in IT strategic planning, IT transformation, and Business Information management. He is highly regarded for his ability to leverage diversity to build strong, high functioning global ... read more