Wednesday, July 14, 2010

• Ken Krieg to Join TASC, Inc. Board of Advisors --- CHANTILLY, Va., July 14
  Posted at 7:47 AM
  Ken Krieg, former under secretary of defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, has joined the Board of Advisors of TASC, Inc., the leading provider of advanced system engineering and advisory services to the intelligence and defense communities, as well as to civilian agencies of the federal government. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100524/PH08918LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100524/PH08918LOGO ) "Our Board of Advisors holds deep expertise in the areas critical to TASC's continued growth," says Wood Parker, president and CEO of TASC. "Ken's experience in federal and, specifically, ... read more
• Four Big Pharmas Bet Big on Intellect Neurosciences' Platform to Treat Alzheimer's Disease --- LOS ANGELES, CA
  Posted at 7:44 AM
  

  LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/14/10 -- Intellect Neurosciences (OTCBB: ILNS), a very small, publicly traded micro-cap company which was, until just recently, in debt and struggling to survive, is now in line for a chunk of the profits from the $20+ billion Alzheimer's Disease space. A newly published report reveals for the first time how Pfizer, Wyeth, Elan, and Johnson and Johnson have all focused on attacking the illness by licensing and devloping a protected platform technology ... read more
• IDGA Announces Military Logistics Summit 2010 --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 7:43 AM
  The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces its eighth annual Military Logistics Summit scheduled for September 13-16, 2010 in Vienna, VA. IDGA’s Military Logistics Summit 2010 will present updated DoD mission ... read more
• Allure Global Solutions Announces Completion of a Digital Signage Solution for the San Diego Sports Arena --- ATLANTA, July 14
  Posted at 7:38 AM
  Allure Global Solutions, Inc. completed a new Digital Signage Solution for the San Diego Sports Arena. This solution is part of a larger renovation of this facility that includes new arena seating, a totally renovated and rebranded club, Club 3500 and other physical improvements. The San Diego Sports Arena is a top regional facility that provides the widest range of premium entertainment to more than 600,000 people each year. According to Pollstar and Billboard Magazines in 2009, the San Diego Sports ... read more
• Cobra Electronics to Host Webcast to Discuss Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results --- CHICAGO, July 14
  Posted at 7:38 AM
  Cobra Electronics Corporation (Nasdaq: COBR), a leading global designer and marketer of mobile communications and navigation products, announced today that it will host a webcast of its second quarter 2010 earnings conference call. The details of the webcast are as follows: DATE: Thursday, July 29, 2010 TIME: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time WHERE: http://www.cobra.com To listen to the live call, please go to Cobra's website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call and click on the Investor Relations tab to ... read more
• Unity Management Group Announces Acquisition Update --- MIAMI, FL
  Posted at 7:37 AM
  

  MIAMI, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 07/14/10 -- Unity Management Group Inc. (PINKSHEETS: UYMG) is a Health Resource Company specializing in Physician and Hospital Practice Management, Medical Discount Plans, Business Services, Billing Software and Technologies. UMGI is proud to announce that is has entered into a negotiation for an acquisition that will increase its revenue and assets. Unity is in a due diligence stage of acquiring a healthcare related company. In the coming week we will be updating share holders with financials ... read more
• /K I L L K I L L K I L L - Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc./ --- MAPLE GROVE, Minn., July 14
  Posted at 7:33 AM
  We are advised by a representative for Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Shown to Support 'Good' Cholesterol (HDL), Slo-Niacin® Dietary Supplement Features a Unique, Patented Polygel® System to Deliver Controlled-Release Niacin, issued 14-Jul-2010 over PR Newswire. SOURCE Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. ... read more
• Microsoft WPC: Total Wine Taps DataCore Software to Virtualize Storage, Enhance Its EMC SAN Investment and Add High-Availability for Microsoft Hyper-V Platforms --- POTOMAC, Md. & WASHINGTON
  Posted at 7:33 AM
  

  At the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) being held in Washington D.C. this week, DataCore Software, a leading provider of software-based virtualization solutions empowering storage, today announced that neighboring customer, Potomac, Maryland-based, Total Wine & More (“Total Wine”) has met its business and performance objectives by ... read more
• 12-Month Study Reports 90% Success Rate for AMS' MiniArc Single-Incision Sling --- MINNETONKA, Minn., July 14
  Posted at 7:32 AM
  American Medical Systems® (AMS) (Nasdaq: AMMD), a leading provider of world-class devices and therapies for both male and female pelvic health, today announced results of a prospective, multi-center study on their market leading MiniArc Single-Incision Sling System for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The study concludes that MiniArc efficacy rates for negative cough stress test (CST) and 1-hr Pad Weight Test (PWT) at 12 months were 90.6 percent and 84.5 percent, respectively. The results of the international, multi-center, ... read more
• New LVS Blogs Focus on Improving the Delivery of Legal Services --- DEL MAR, Calif., July 14
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  Legal Vertical Strategies announced the launch of two new blogs, Law Firm Transitions, and Legal Vendor Advisory. Although geared toward two separate audiences, both blogs were created with the ultimate goal of encouraging conversations that ultimately lead to the improved delivery of legal services. Legal Vendor Advisory (www.legalvendoradvisory.com) promotes discussion of strategies, opportunities and challenges legal service providers face in bringing products to market to support the practice of law. Cathy Kenton, chair of the LVS Vendor Services Group, is the ... read more
• Global Certification for Telstra International Ethernet Portfolio --- NEW YORK, July 14
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  Telstra International has secured MEF 9 and MEF 14 certifications of the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) showcasing the quality and performance assurance of the company's suite of global Ethernet services. The MEF is a non-profit international industry body dedicated to worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. It consists of over 160 organisations from leading service providers to carriers, network equipment vendors, and other networking companies, defining the performance and functionality requirements for Carrier Ethernet services. MEF 14 certification means ... read more
• Did You Know? Verizon Wireless Customer Support Travels With You --- BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 14
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  Have a question about your Verizon Wireless phone or service? The answer is either online or a phone call away, no matter where you are. Verizon Wireless customers who leave the country don't leave behind access to Verizon Wireless customer service. Travelers can find answers to frequently asked questions; view troubleshooting tips; contact customer service; and view, manage and update their accounts anywhere they travel by visiting www.verizonwireless.com/global. In addition, customers are sent a "welcome" text message directly ... read more
• Protocall Technologies, Inc. Moving Ahead in Corporate Agenda --- DALLAS, TX
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  DALLAS, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/14/10 -- Protocall Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PCLI) is pleased to announce that the company is moving forward in several key areas: Domicile Issues -- Domicile changes are being completed and should be finished on or before July 16, 2010. Transfer Agent Issues -- Transfer Agent is completely up to date. Company has paid all delinquent fees, and sorted out all previously existing owed transfer agent fees. Any existing debts have been deemed solved. The ... read more
• Praxair to Supply Bridgelux LED Operations --- DANBURY, Conn.
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  

  Praxair Electronics, a division of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX), has been selected by Bridgelux, Inc. to supply its advanced technology LED (light-emitting diode) design and manufacturing center in Livermore, Calif. with ammonia and high-purity hydrogen. Bridgelux is a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies ... read more
• Display Advertising Experts to Tackle the Emerging Complexities of Automated Media Buying at OMMA AdNets LA 2010 --- AUSTIN, Texas
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  

  Next week at the OMMA AdNets LA conference, executives from Click Forensics, Razorfish, DataXu and Catalyst will participate in a panel discussion titled: “Simplify the Stack: Fighting the New Cost and Complexity of Media Buying.” The panelists will explore emerging ... read more
• Intermolecular Announces Plans for New R&D Center in San Jose Driven by Business Growth in Semiconductors and Clean Energy --- SAN JOSE, Calif.
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  Responding to rapid growth over the past three years and increasing demand for R&D programs in the semiconductor and clean energy sectors, Intermolecular Inc. will relocate to a larger headquarters facility in San Jose in early 2011. The new ... read more
• KANA Software Selects Layered Technologies As Global Provider Of Virtual Private Data Center Infrastructure --- PLANO, Texas
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  

  Layered Technologies, Inc. (Layered Tech), a leading worldwide provider of on-demand and cloud computing IT infrastructure, today announced that it will provide KANA Software, Inc., with virtual private data centers (VPDCs), managed services and disaster recovery solutions to support KANA’s enterprise customers worldwide. KANA’s solutions help ... read more
• Geospatial Holdings Awarded Pipeline Mapping Project on Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Expressway Project --- PITTSBURGH
  Posted at 7:29 AM
  Geospatial Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GSPH) today announced that it has been awarded a contract to map a 12-inch high pressure gas line in support of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) SR-47 Expressway Project in Long Beach, California. The project involves the utilization of Geospatial’s Smart ... read more
• Time to Give TV Viewers a Voice: Consumer Groups, Video Distributors, and Independent Programmers Form the American Television Alliance (ATVA) --- WASHINGTON, July 14
  Posted at 7:28 AM
  Alarmed by broadcasters' increasing use of showdown tactics and brinksmanship that cause disruption, uncertainty and even television blackouts, an unprecedented coalition of consumer groups, cable operators, satellite providers, telcos, and independent programmers have formed the American Television Alliance (ATVA) to give voice to consumers' interests. The mission of the new coalition, which officially launched today, is to ensure consumers are not harmed -- or their favorite shows held hostage -- in negotiations for carriage of broadcast programming. The 31-member ATVA ... read more
• Texas Instruments’ Chairman, President and CEO to Speak at Dallas Regional Chamber Luncheon --- DALLAS
  Posted at 7:26 AM
  Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) Chairman, President and CEO Rich Templeton will be the keynote speaker during the Dallas Regional Chamber’s 10th Annual State of Technology Luncheon and Innovation Showcase. Templeton will share his insights on how North Texas ... read more