Friday, July 23, 2010

• Save the Date: Business Ecology Initiative Presents Optimization for Innovation 2010: Reset --- NEEDHAM, Mass., July 23
  Posted at 6:47 AM
  OMG's(TM) Business Ecology® Initiative (BEI) today announced that the "Optimization for Innovation 2010: Reset; Joint Business & Technology Actions for the New Normal" conference will take place December 6-8, 2010 in Santa Clara, Calif., USA. For more information on the conference, visit http://www.business-ecology.org/pr. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100630/BEILOGO) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100630/BEILOGO) As the world economy emerges from a painful recession, organizations are confronted with the challenge of retaining bottom-line diligence, while pursuing market sustaining and gaining innovation, in an environment riddled with uncertainty, increased regulation, ... read more
• Magnetek, Inc. to Announce Its Fiscal 2010 Results on August 19th --- MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.
  Posted at 6:45 AM
  

  On August 19, 2010, before commencement of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Magnetek, Inc. (“Magnetek” or “the Company”) (NYSE: MAG) will announce the results of its 2010 fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended on June 27, 2010. A conference call with Magnetek management will ... read more
• ICOP Regains Compliance With Nasdaq Listing Requirements --- LENEXA, KS
  Posted at 6:45 AM
  

  LENEXA, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/23/10 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICOP), an industry-leading company engaged in advanced mobile video technology solutions, today announced that it has been notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that the Company has met the requirements of the March 24, 2010 decision of the Listing Qualifications Panel of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (the "Panel"), and that the Panel has determined to continue the listing of the Company's securities on The NASDAQ ... read more
• Oracle Spokesperson Clarifies Executive's Comments --- REDWOOD SHORES, CA
  Posted at 6:42 AM
  

  REDWOOD SHORES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/23/10 -- Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) News Facts Clarification of executive's comments made yesterday at Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2010. Oracle's acquisition strategy unchanged. "Oracle does not have a five year acquisition budget. We don't even have a one year acquisition budget. While it is highly unlikely that we will spend anything approaching $70 billion in five years, we will be opportunistic and, if market conditions warrant, we will buy additional companies that further our strategic ... read more
• Veracode Examines Impact of the Siemens Stuxnet Malware Attack --- BURLINGTON, Mass.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  As the Siemens AG Stuxnet malware story continues to unfold, it raises critical questions that all global organizations must address in terms of instituting more effective software security and IT risk management strategies. As this incident highlights heightened corporate espionage ... read more
• Study Seeks Volunteers to Measure Safety of Treatment 'Boost' for Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer --- GREAT NECK, N.Y., July 23
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  The North Shore-LIJ Health System Department of Radiation Medicine announced today it is seeking patients with cancer of the oropharynx (back of the mouth) to participate in a Phase I clinical trial. Subjects must be newly diagnosed and not have undergone any previous treatment. Further, their cancer must be unassociated with the human papilloma virus (HPV-negative), or, if it is HPV-positive, they must be current or former pack-a-day smokers for at least 10 years. Patients with HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer are not cured ... read more
• AT&T U-verse Achieves First Billion-Dollar Revenue Quarter --- DALLAS, July 23
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  AT&T* reported the first ever billion-dollar revenue quarter for AT&T U-verse® services during the second quarter of 2010. AT&T U-verse revenue and rapid customer growth are driven by a network deployment that reaches customer homes quickly and efficiently and an all-Internet Protocol (IP) service that delivers a better customer experience. AT&T had 209,000 U-verse TV subscriber net additions to drive the U-verse TV subscriber total to 2.5 million, up by more than 900,000 over the past year. More than 75 percent ... read more
• Verizon Wireless' Samsung Haven: A Sanctuary of Features and Simplicity --- BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and DALLAS, July 23
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Haven(TM) is available for order today. The Samsung Haven has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and is ideal for customers who want an easy-to-use wireless phone packed with features. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100723/NY39582 ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100723/NY39582 ) Color: Charcoal Grey Key features and specifications: -- Slim form factor -- 2.2-inch internal screen -- Large, easy-to-read display -- ... read more
• AMD Announces Extension of Exchange Offer of its 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 for Registered Notes --- SUNNYVALE, Calif.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced today that its pending offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of its outstanding 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 that were issued in a private placement (the “Private Notes”) for 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 that have been registered under ... read more
• SGI Announces Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2010 Earnings Call Information --- FREMONT, Calif.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  SGI(R) (NASDAQ:SGI), a global leader in HPC and data center solutions, today announced it will report financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 after the close of the market. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will ... read more
• The GEO Group U.K. Subsidiary Activates 360-Bed Expansion at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre in England --- BOCA RATON, Fla.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  The GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) ("GEO") announced today that its wholly owned U.K. subsidiary, GEO UK Ltd., has activated a previously announced expansion of 360 beds at the Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre (the “Centre”) located in London, England. The Centre’s expansion brings its total capacity to ... read more
• XenoPort Announces Presentation of Preclinical Data for Acamprosate Prodrug at Fragile X Syndrome Conference --- SANTA CLARA, Calif.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  XenoPort, Inc. (Nasdaq:XNPT) announced today that it has discovered a novel prodrug that has the potential to improve significantly the blood concentration of acamprosate compared with the currently approved formulation of acamprosate. Preclinical data on this new product candidate will be presented tomorrow at the National ... read more
• Unigene Reports Continuation of Phase III Study of Oral Calcitonin in Osteoarthritis Patients --- BOONTON, N.J.
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  Unigene Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: UGNE, http://www.unigene.com) announced today that Novartis and its license partner Nordic Bioscience [the “Sponsor”] have decided to continue the companies’ two-year, Phase III Study 2302 assessing safety and efficacy of oral calcitonin in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Novartis has a ... read more
• Ohio Aerospace Institute Elects New Board of Trustees Chairman --- CLEVELAND, July 23
  Posted at 6:24 AM
  Peter Hennessey, a retired Air Force Brigadier General and Vice President at Battelle, has been elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Aerospace Institute. When asked about his appointment, Hennessey remarked, "I have a deep respect for these Trustees--and for Dr. Heil and the OAI team whose innovative and dedicated services are impacting aerospace interests all across Ohio." He went on to say, "It's been a privilege to serve on ... read more
• CEDIA Announces Manufacturers' Excellence Awards Finalists --- INDIANAPOLIS, July 23
  Posted at 6:20 AM
  The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced the finalists in its Manufacturers' Excellence Awards competition. The finalists include 30 products in the Best New Product category; two finalists for the Horizon Award, which recognizes products yet to be released; and three finalists for the Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation award, which recognizes products with an eco-conscious focus. The winners will be announced at the Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Banquet Sat., Sept. 25 during CEDIA EXPO 2010. The banquet will also ... read more
• Brickyard 400 Fans to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements Around Track --- INDIANAPOLIS, July 23
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  Verizon Wireless has increased its data capacity by 103 percent and its voice capacity by 39 percent around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to accommodate an expected Brickyard 400 crowd of 250,000 people this weekend. The company deployed two temporary cell sites (one Cell on Wheels or COW and one Cell on Light Truck or COLT) to boost coverage for those attending the Sunday race. The COW and COLT are fully functional, generator-powered mobile cell sites that enhance wireless capacity in a ... read more
• Onvia Sets Second Quarter 2010 Conference Call for Friday, August 6 at 4:30 p.m. ET --- SEATTLE, WA
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  

  SEATTLE, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/23/10 -- Onvia, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONVI), a leading provider of comprehensive government business market intelligence, will hold a conference call on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Financial results will be issued in a press release after the close of the market on the same day. Members of Onvia's executive management team will host the presentation, followed by a question ... read more
• Oragenics Set to Debut EvoraPro™ for Professional Dental Market at Upcoming RDH under One Roof Show Set for August 5-7 in Orlando --- TAMPA, Fla.
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  

  Florida-based biopharmaceutical company Oragenics, Inc. (OTCBB: ORNI) (www.oragenics.com) announces it will unveil EvoraPro™ , a professional-strength version of the popular consumer-marketed all-natural probiotic oral care and teeth whitening mint EvoraPlus® at the RDH Under One Roof Conference in Orlando, FL, August 5-7. EvoraPro™ ... read more
• International SOS to Lead Discussion on Role of Travel Executives in Crisis Response at NBTA 2010 International Convention --- TREVOSE, Pa., July 23
  Posted at 6:12 AM
  When a crisis hits - be it a natural disaster, terrorist incident or ash cloud - travel executives can find themselves, often with no warning, on the front lines of their organization's response as they are tapped by senior leadership to gather information, identify critical tasks, manage internal and external assets and maintain lines of communications in all directions. Fulfilling duty of care for traveling employees during emergency scenarios can seem daunting, but doesn't have to be. Travel executives can ... read more
• Horizon Pharma, Inc. Announces Results of Phase 3 Study of LODOTRA® Demonstrate 12-Month Sustained Efficacy and Safety in Rheumatoid Arthritis --- NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 23
  Posted at 6:06 AM
  Horizon Pharma, Inc. announced today the results from the extended open label portion of The Circadian Administration of Prednisone in Rheumatoid Arthritis-1 (CAPRA-1) Phase 3 European registration study of LODOTRA®, a programmed release formulation of low-dose prednisone, which showed sustained improvement in reducing the duration of morning stiffness in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) over a 12 month period. The results were published in the July issue of the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases and were also recently presented at ... read more