Monday, May 24, 2010

• Bogen Reports 2009 Fiscal Year Financial Results --- RAMSEY, N.J.
  Posted at 2:50 PM
  Bogen Communications International, Inc., (Pink Sheets: BOGN) today announced results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.   ... read more
• Synthetic Biology and its Practical Applications to Be Highlighted at World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing --- WASHINGTON
  Posted at 2:45 PM
  

  Achievement of a milestone in creating synthetic life in the form of a self-replicating cell from synthesized DNA has focused attention on the field of synthetic biology. Researchers, academics and business leaders will discuss the evolution of the technology and the ethics, regulation and the potential ... read more
• ADDING and REPLACING SVASE Unveils ‘Hot’ Emerging Tech Companies to Debut at Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 — the Valley’s Leading Startup Showcase --- SAN JOSE, Calif.
  Posted at 2:39 PM
  

  Adding three demonstrating companies and a video credit after the last table of the release. The corrected release reads: SVASE UNVEILS ‘HOT’ EMERGING TECH COMPANIES TO DEBUT AT LAUNCH: SILICON VALLEY 2010 ... read more
• KineMed Presents at the 2nd Annual Drug Development for Neurodegenerative Diseases Conference --- EMERYVILLE, Calif.
  Posted at 2:35 PM
  

  Scientists at KineMed, Inc., describe a new technique to track the effects of neurodegeneration on neuronal transport as measured by the kinetics of specific biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). These measures provide a powerful translational approach for developing novel therapies and can facilitate clinical trials for ... read more
• Riverbed to Showcase Industry-Leading IT Performance Solutions at 2010 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference --- SAN FRANCISCO, CA
  Posted at 2:30 PM
  

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/24/10 -- Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD), the IT performance company, today announced its participation at the 2010 Annual Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference taking place May 24-27 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. DoDIIS is an intelligence community conference that features exhibits from over 400 solutions providers, caters to 2,000 attendees and has numerous speaking sessions on various IT topics that affect government agencies. Attendees can ... read more
• American Heart Association Special Journal Report: World Leaders Focus on Stroke Prevention, Care as Stroke Journal Turns 40 --- DALLAS, May 24
  Posted at 2:27 PM
  On the 40th anniversary of the journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, stroke leaders from around the world celebrated stroke research accomplishments and set an agenda for the future, according to a special report in the journal. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100222/AHSALOGO ) "The past 40 years have seen more advances in stroke than the previous four millennia," said Vladimir Hachinski, M.D., editor of Stroke and distinguished university professor of neurology at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. "We've ... read more
• Arrow ECS Wins IBM Beacon Award for Outstanding Infrastructure Services Solutions --- ENGLEWOOD, Colo.
  Posted at 2:26 PM
  

  Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business segment of Arrow Electronics Inc. [NYSE: ARW], was named winner of the “Outstanding Infrastructure Services Solutions in Major Markets” category in the annual IBM Beacon Awards competition. This prestigious honor is awarded each ... read more
• American Academy of Dermatology Statement on Sunscreen Safety and Effectiveness --- CHICAGO, May 24
  Posted at 2:24 PM
  Sunscreen active ingredients, which are compounds that absorb, scatter or reflect ultraviolet (UV) light, are regulated as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is currently addressing requirements for UVA coverage in sunscreens and considering sunscreen labeling changes to help the public make knowledgeable decisions about protecting themselves from the dangers of the sun. The American Academy of Dermatology currently awaits the FDA's final ruling which is tentatively expected in October. Dermatologists recommend ... read more
• Parker Scheduled to Present at the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference on June 3 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time --- CLEVELAND, May 24
  Posted at 2:23 PM
  Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference in New York, New York, June 3, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990816/PHLOGO ) Parker's scheduled presenter is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Donald E. Washkewicz. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible on Parker's investor information website at www.phstock.com and will be archived on the ... read more
• American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report: Drinking Fewer Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Lower Blood Pressure --- DALLAS, May 24
  Posted at 2:22 PM
  Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages -- a leading source of added sugar in the U.S. diet -- may lower blood pressure, according to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100222/AHSALOGO ) Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) has been associated with an elevated risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes, according to previous research. However, the effect of sugar-sweetened beverages on blood pressure is uncertain, said lead author Liwei Chen, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor at ... read more
• Win an iPad with Proxibid's Twitter Giveaway --- OMAHA, Neb., May 24
  Posted at 2:21 PM
  Proxibid, the world's largest provider of live auction webcasting services, today launched a Twitter promotion whereby a lucky bidder will win a brand new iPad. The contest begins today and will run through Friday, May 28. Those interested in participating must have a Proxibid account. Create a Proxibid account by visiting www.proxibid.com. To win the iPad, participants must search for the Proxibid icon graphic containing the word "iPad," which has been hidden in a catalog photo for an ... read more
• PPD Sets Record and Distribution Dates for Spin-Off of Furiex Pharmaceuticals --- WILMINGTON, N.C.
  Posted at 2:19 PM
  

  PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPDI) announced today its board of directors has set the shareholder of record and distribution dates in connection with the spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Shareholders of record of PPD on June 1, 2010, will receive on June 14, 2010, ... read more
• Idle Media Appoints Marcus Frasier as President and CEO --- LEESPORT, Pa.
  Posted at 2:17 PM
  Idle Media (OTCBB: IDLM) announced today the completion of the merger with National Golf Emporium. In addition, Marcus Frasier has been appointed President and CEO of Idle Media. Frasier replaces Bryan Sawarynski, who resigned effective immediately. ... read more
• CommVault Announces Participation in Morgan Stanley’s Cloud Computing Symposium --- OCEANPORT, N.J.
  Posted at 2:15 PM
  

  CommVault (NASDAQ: CVLT): CommVault Chief Strategy Officer, Chris VanWagoner will participate in an executive panel discussion at the Morgan Stanley Cloud Symposium being held at Morgan Stanley’s ... read more
• Immersion Announces New Haptics Solution for Mass Market Devices --- SEATTLE & SAN JOSE, Calif.
  Posted at 2:15 PM
  

  Today at the SID International Symposium, Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of haptics technology, announced a new solution to power touch feedback effects in user experience designs for mass market, touch screen-enabled applications. The newest product in the TouchSense 2000 Series, the ... read more
• Greenliant Systems Acquires NANDrive, NAND Controller and Specialty Flash Memory Assets from Microchip Technology --- SUNNYVALE, Calif.
  Posted at 2:10 PM
  Greenliant Systems, a company dedicated to developing energy-efficient, highly reliable and secure solid-state storage products, today announced that it has acquired the NANDrive, NAND Controller and Specialty Flash Memory assets of Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP). The three product lines will form the core of Greenliant’s ... read more
• American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report: Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly --- DALLAS, May 24
  Posted at 2:08 PM
  Frequent doctor visits helped diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal quicker, according to a large study reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100222/AHSALOGO) The impact of doctor visit frequency on managing high blood pressure is unknown. Current guidelines from the Seventh report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure recommend that patients with high blood pressure be reevaluated within one month. However, intervals between doctor visits ... read more
• FX Bridge Releases Trading Platform Version 5.0 --- ATLANTA, May 24
  Posted at 2:07 PM
  FX Bridge Technologies Corp., the premier provider of combined FX spot, CFDs, and options trading software, has just released the latest edition of its FX dealing platform, which features a completely new graphical user interface (GUI) and other significant user enhancements. Version 5.0 features the most ergonomic GUI experience currently available to FX traders. It utilizes the latest Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) controls and includes a multi-tabbed, customizable tradestation with an unlimited array of dockable workspace layouts. Its new ... read more
• Symmetricom to Present at B. Riley’s 11th Annual Investor Conference on May 26 --- SAN JOSE, Calif.
  Posted at 2:05 PM
  

  Symmetricom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a world leader in precise time and frequency technologies, today announced that Dave Cộté, president and CEO, will present at B. Riley’s 11th Annual Investor Conference on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. The presentation is scheduled ... read more
• TECOM Selects PMC-Sierra Solutions for GPON ONT Equipment Targeted at European FTTH Markets --- SANTA CLARA, Calif.
  Posted at 2:05 PM
  

  PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS), the premier Internet infrastructure semiconductor solution provider, today announced that TECOM, a broadband equipment manufacturer based in Taiwan, has selected PMC-Sierra’s solutions for its new GPON Optical Network Terminal (ONT) designs. TECOM’s Mini GPON Gigabit ONT is built around PMC-Sierra’s PAS7400 ... read more