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2010 Ferrari 458 Italia Recalled in U.S. in Largest Ferrari Recall Ever Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:45AMThe 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is being recalled, including 303 in the U.S., over reports of fires. | September 03, 2010 | Ferrari of North America
New Double-Printing Metallization Pastes from Ferro Electronic Materials Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:44AMCLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferro Electronic Materials, a leading supplier of materials for fabricating photovoltaic silicon solar cells for more than 25 years, will introduce two new print-on-print metallization pastes at the 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition to be held in Valencia, Spain, September 6–9. NS 33-514 and NS 33-515 pastes have optimized inorganic and ...
3Par Venture Investors Collected $560 Million by Holding Shares Since IPO Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:44AMPatience paid off for the venture capitalists who backed data-storage supplier 3Par Inc.
Research and Markets: Canned/preserved Food in Pakistan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:44AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/13bf6e/cannedpreserved_f) has announced the addition of the "Canned/preserved Food in Pakistan" report to their offering. Canned/preserved food in Pakistan continued to see positive growth, however at a slower rate than earlier in the review period. Consumption of canned fruit and ...
Research and Markets: Ready Meals in Pakistan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:44AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7e137d/ready_meals_in_pak) has announced the addition of the "Ready Meals in Pakistan" report to their offering. More and more people belonging to the middle and upper middle classes are living increasingly busy lives, thereby choosing products and services that can save them time ...
TK Maxx fined for misleading Shrewsbury customers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:43AMDiscount retail chain TK Maxx was ordered to pay more than £4,000 today after admitting misleading customers at its Shrewsbury store.
Forex: Dollar loses the battle Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:43AMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – After is all said and done, dollar faces further weakness at the end of the week, reaching fresh weekly lows against several counterparts.
Jogger beats bus to university Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:43AMTransLink gets a failing grade from Kwantlen university students. Ashley Fehr hopped the bus while David Palermo ran and John O’Brian rode in the Beat the Bus contest Wednesday.
Beauty product store to join Plaza at Buckland Hills Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:42AMUlta Beauty, a cosmetics retailer and salon operator headquartered in Illinois, plans to open its third Connecticut outlet at the Plaza at Buckland Hills in October, the company says.
Pilgrim's Pride will resume shipments to Russia Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:41AMPilgrim's Pride Corp. said Friday that it will resume export shipments to Russia on Saturday, after regulators finalize the necessary certification.
Zep completes $66M buyout of some Waterbury assets Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:28AM(AP:ATLANTA) Cleaning products maker Zep Inc. has closed on a $66 million acquisition of assets belonging to Waterbury Cos., the company said Thursday.
Forbion Capital Partners announces final closing of FCF I, FCF II fund Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27AMForbion Capital Partners, a leading investment firm dedicated to the life science sector, today announces the final closings of both FCF I Co-Invest Fund and of FCF II, raising a total of more than €190m ($240m). Forbion's €54m Co-Invest Fund aims to invest alongside FCF I in a select number of late-stage FCF I portfolio companies.
Curtiss-Wright Breaks Ground for $36M Manufacturing Facility in Texas Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27AMPARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) today announced that TapcoEnpro Internation...
UB symposium to discuss In Silico molecular design, High-throughput screening to treat diseases Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27AMTwenty-first-century pharmaceutical breakthroughs require 21st-century drug discovery tools, such as computational or in silico molecular design and high-throughput screening of effective, new compounds. That's the theme of a University at Buffalo symposium to be held Sept. 11 on "Twenty-first Century Bioscience: In Silico Methods and High-Throughput Screening," which will feature a variety of ...
American Cancer Society attacks electronic cigarettes while number of users increase Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27AMThe American Cancer Society continues to attack electronic cigarettes and falsely label them as dangerous and ineffective, while the number of people using the products is increasing by 20,000 to 30,000 a week. Despite the ACS's claims, e cigarette reviews by consumers are still flooding in all over the Internet that smokers who are switching to e cigarettes and e liquid are breathing, tasting ...
India, South Korea Sign Five-Year Defence MoU Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27AMNEW DELHI, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- India and South Korea on Friday entered into a five-year defence cooperation accord by signing two memorandums of understandings (MoU) on sharing of military expertise and technology, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Health Inspectorate destroys 48 tonnes of food and drink Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26AMMore than 48 tonnes of food and drinks were destroyed by the Health Inspectorate last month.
Eurozone retail sales near stagnant in July Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26AM(BRUSSELS ) - Retail sales across the 16 nations sharing the euro rose by a modest 0.1 percent in July, after a 0.2 percent increase in June, with drops in Germany and Spain, European Union data showed Friday.
EU reaches agreement over financial watchdogs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26AMPlans to create a trio of pan-European supervisory bodies have moved a step closer after the European Commission reached an agreement with member states late Thursday.
VMware customers cast a wary glance at Microsoft's virtualization tools Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26AMVMware customers attending VMworld are taking a look at Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization software, but say the Microsoft technology falls a bit short and that it would be problematic to start over after investing heavily in VMware.
P&G Moves Into Dry Cleaning Business With Panda Chinese Food As Franchisee Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:29PMProcter & Gamble Co. is no longer content just to sell detergent to wash your clothes -- it wants to clean them, too.
Reports likely to show tough sell for retailers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:29PMRetailers report August sales today, and the results are expected to point to a sluggish back-to-school shopping...
ZTE Handset Shipment Increases by 40% to 28 Million in 1H 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:29PMSHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced that ZTE had shipped 28 million handsets globally in the first half of 2010, which represents a significant 40% increase year-on-year. This is attributed to the increasing market ...
ZTE Handset Shipment Increases by 40% to 28 Million in 1H 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:28PMZTE Corporation ("ZTE) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ...
Forex: AUD/USD drops on trade balance data Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:28PMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Australian Dollar weakened after a report showed Australian trade surplus shrunk more than forecast. In particular, Australian trade balance was surplus of A$ 1,888 million in July 2010, a decrease of A$ 1,550 million on the revised surplus in June 2010.
Micro, mini and compact models top Q2 complaint list Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMStatistics released jointly by CAQ (China Association for Quality) consumer commission and www.che310.com indicate that during the second quarter of 2010, the organization received 3,168 complaints from consumers in China concerning their automobiles, with 2,820 of the complaints determined as being valid in nature.
Accuray Incorporated 2010 fourth quarter revenue increases to $61.8 million Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMAccuray Incorporated, a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010, ended June 30, 2010.
AAPEX organizers update new packaging showcase Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMThe Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is making extensive enhancements to its New Packaging Showcase this year by partnering with the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI).
Selenium may decrease bladder cancer risk Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMMADRID, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A meta-analysis by researchers in Spain indicates selenium may help decrease bladder cancer risk. Cancer - Bladder cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Spain
AutoTex Pink working to 'Wipe out breast cancer' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMAutoTexPink working to 'Wipe out breast cancer'
Calavo Q3 earnings up 141% Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMAvocado marketer Calavo Growers reported a record third quarter, with earnings up 141 percent to $5.9 million, or 41 cents...
Lunch.com Adds Personalized RSS Feeds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMLos Angeles-based Lunch.com, the online social media and networking site run by J.R. Johnson, told its users today that it has unveiled a new, personal RSS feed feature to the site. According to Lunch.com, the new feed can be added to blogs, personal sites, or elsewhere to help users promote their content. Lunch.com allows users to find and share recommendations on products and other topics with ...
Report faults pipeline operator for fatal explosion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:18AMThe June 7 explosion of a gas pipeline near Godley resulted from numerous violations of state regulations by the operator, according to a Tuesday report by the Texas Railroad Commission.
Group Head of Internal Audit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AMLancashire Holdings Limited, through its UK and Bermuda-based insurance subsidiaries, is a global provider of specialty insurance products with and emphasis on property, energy, marine and aviation classes. Lancashire carries a group rating of ...
Hoyt Oil & Convenience celebrating 70 years Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AM WALNUT GROVE Hoyt Oil and Convenience will be marking 70 years serving the community with automotive services including gas, oil, car sales, and mechanical work. ...
New research finds evidence of charitable behavior in bacteria Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AM( Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard ) Researchers from the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard and from Boston University have discovered that charitable behavior exists in one of the most microscopic forms of life -- bacteria. Their findings appear in the current issue of Nature.
Fire at Hillside Turkey Farms damages structure, equipment and meat products [video] Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AMThe Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the causes behind a fire that started in the smoke house of Hillside Turkey Farms this morning, according to Guardian Hose Co Chief Chris Kinnaird
Sony S-Frame digital photo frame series boasts AVCHD video playback Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AMSony has another photography-related release for us today, and this one comes with a twist. The new S-Frame digital photo frame series does more than just displaying photos - it also comes with...
Apple event: Jobs takes the stage to announce new products Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AMIt's Christmas again for Apple fans waiting to see what Steve Jobs will unwrap this morning during another product event for the Cupertino company.
Video: President Obama ‘Turns the Page’ on Iraq Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AM*President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring in an Oval Office speech to the nation Tuesday night: “It’s time to turn the page.” Adamantly opposed to the war from the beginning, Obama said the United States “has paid a huge price” to give Iraqis [...]
Harris Corporation CFO Gary L. McArthur to Speak at the CL King 8th Annual Best Ideas 2010 ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMMELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 25 - Gary L. McArthur, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will be a featured speaker at the CL King 8th Annual Best Ideas 2010 conference on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in New York. McArthur's presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time ...
Samsung Takes the Vision 2010 Road Show Home Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMHalf-Day Sessions In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey Will Emphasize Advantages Of Becoming A Samsung Reseller Partner. Ridgefield Park, NJ (August 25, 2010) - Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance products combining superior performance and value, recently launched their 2010 Road Show campaign. The events are half-day sessions which will provide dealers/installers a hands ...
Registration Is Now Open for the 28th Annual 2010 World Methanol Conference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMHOUSTON, Aug. 26 - Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host, for the twenty eighth time, the World Methanol Conference this year in Barcelona, Spain, at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona on November 10-11, 2010. Early registration is now open. This two day event will focus on: o Regional and global supply/demand fundamentals o Derivatives o Future outlets for growth o Logistics o ...
Project-Based Learning comes to Oak Harbor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMI bet parents of seventh-graders at Oak Harbor Middle School are learning a lot about the new way of teaching their children are experiencing. Project-Based Learning involves half of the seventh-grade class for half a day.
Qosina/Qosmedix Recognized for Second Consecutive Year on the 'Inc. 5000' List Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMEdgewood, NY August, 2010 - The editors of Inc. Magazine have included Qosina Corporation, parent company of Qosmedix, on their 2010 "Inc. 5000" List, which acknowledges the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. Qosina is being recognized for the second consecutive year on the List. Overall, Qosina has been recognized four times including the "Inc. 500" in 1989 and ...
Strong growth predicted for US bioplastics Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMThe entry of key players such as Cargill-owned NatureWorks and Novamount in recent years will ensure capacity growth so that output reaches 325m pounds (147m kg) by the end of the period, said The Freedonia Group.
Lennox International to Present at Morgan Stanley Conference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:34AMDALLAS, Aug. 26 - Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) today announced that CEO Todd Bluedorn is scheduled to speak at the Morgan Stanley Global Industrials Unplugged Conference on Wednesday, September 1, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. A live webcast and presentation materials can be accessed on the company's website at http://www.lennoxinternational.com[[[SHIFTIN ...
Novellus Systems, Inc. Announces Participation at Investor Conferences Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:34AMSAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVLS) today announced the schedule of upcoming presentations that will be available to the public via webcast: o September 8, 2010 - 2010 Citi Technology Conference, 3:00 p.m. EDT o September 13, 2010 - Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Investment Conference, 11:00 a.m. PDA A live webcast of the presentations may be accessed via ...
‘Natural’ juice trends driving aseptic packaging and filling innovations Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:34AMIn the second part of FoodProductionDaily.com’s special edition on beverage processing, we look at how the Swiss-based company has tailored its most recent advances in aseptic filling to tap into this fast-growing market.
Biofuels-from-algae firm to list soon Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:34PMAlgae Tec will soon list on the Australian stock exchange and has signed two deals to deploy technology that can be used to generate biofuels from algae.