http://www.pr-inside.com PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services en-us PR-Inside.com ATP Oil & Gas Corporation (NASDAQ: ATPG) ongoing operations and planned developments will be featured on Wednesday, December 2nd at the Global Energy Conference presented by Canaccord Adams in Miami. In his first address at the annual conference, CEO T. Paul Bulmahn will discuss the progress of the ATP Titan which is currently undergoing the 45-60 day installation process at Mississippi Canyon 941. Mr. Bulmahn will provide his remarks during a live webcast beginning at 8:45 am ET on ATP’s website at www.atpog.com : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atpog.com&esheet=6107837&lan=en_US&anchor=www.atpog.com&index=1&md5=246f95d4842d46513242911663581915 . Mr. Bulmahn and Brian C. Nelson, VP-Finance, will also conduct one-on-one meetings which can http://www.pr-inside.com/atp-titan-on-location-ceo-to-r1600448.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:24:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/atp-titan-on-location-ceo-to-r1600448.htm The Tennessee Biotechnology Association and its Graduate Alliance are jointly hosting an afternoon of biotech, business, and law on December 7th, 2009. This event will be held at Belmont University with a reception at 5pm sponsored by i3 Research. This program kicks off at 1pm with Biotechnology 101, an overview of the biotechnology industry from three points of view: science, business, and law. We will start with how the industry was born, where it is heading, and what today’s major issues are. A concurrent workshop on "How to Use Claims Data to Plan Faster Trials and Find Investigators" will be presented http://www.pr-inside.com/tennessee-biotechnology-association-announces-r1600447.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:24:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/tennessee-biotechnology-association-announces-r1600447.htm MORRRISVILLE, NC -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC), the network signaling, mobile messaging and performance management company, today announced that it will present at Credit Suisse's Annual Technology Conference on Tuesday, December 1 in Scottsdale, AZ. Tekelec's chief financial officer, Bill Everett, will speak at the event. Tekelec is scheduled to present at 3:30 p.m. MST/5:30 p.m. EST. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available here : http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=74053&p=irol-irhome . Please note that participants will need to register no sooner than 5 minutes before the scheduled start time in order to access the webcast. About http://www.pr-inside.com/tekelec-to-present-at-credit-suisse-r1600446.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:23:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/tekelec-to-present-at-credit-suisse-r1600446.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/frozen-fruits-and-vegetables-a-global-market-perspective-169282.asp ""Development of advanced freezing technologies have enabled efficient preservation of the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for longer times, have reduced material losses and have resulted in longer product shelf life. All of these factors have helped boost popularity of frozen fruits and vegetables among consumers. Given, the dynamic and intensely competitive market environment, product innovation ranks as a key to success in the marketplace. Manufacturers have inundated the market with innovative vegetable mixes, featuring preserved freshness, enriched taste, and nutritional fortification, that are easy to cook with meat for quick meal preparation, in new convenient packages. Innovation that http://www.pr-inside.com/frozen-fruits-and-vegetables-a-r1600444.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:23:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/frozen-fruits-and-vegetables-a-r1600444.htm Sometrics ( http://www.sometrics.com : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sometrics.com&esheet=6107819&lan=en_US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sometrics.com&index=1&md5=2956e2e89593e38499869c741d63e2e0 ) has helped online hardcore gaming portal ijji.com ( http://www.ijji.com : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijji.com&esheet=6107819&lan=en_US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijji.com&index=2&md5=2aaf1431e6b89a3f1e6396675acc9be8 ) increase offer-based revenue by more than 30 percent by optimizing the way the website presents advertiser-based offers to its members. The companies made the announcement on the eve of Gstar, South Korea’s global video game industry event. ijji.com enables players to earn G Coin, the portal’s currency used to make purchases in more than a dozen games housed on the site. By presenting users with offers to take specific actions that generate responses for advertisers – taking a survey, joining a book club http://www.pr-inside.com/sometrics-solutions-help-ijji-com-boost-r1600445.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:23:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sometrics-solutions-help-ijji-com-boost-r1600445.htm Life360, the online service for managing family safety and security, has raised $750,000 in their most recent round of funding. Investors include Founders Fund, early Mint.com investor Mark Goines, LaunchCapital and the Seraph Group. Life360 previously received support from some of the top names in technology. In 2008, they won the Google Android developer challenge and $300k in funding from Google. In spring 2009, Life360 was declared an fbFund finalist, earning an investment from Facebook and an invitation to participate in the fbFund REV incubator program. Currently in public beta, Life360 helps people live more confidently with services that let families solve http://www.pr-inside.com/life360-locks-down-750k-in-latest-r1600443.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:21:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/life360-locks-down-750k-in-latest-r1600443.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/food-irradiation-trends-global-market-opportunities-169281.asp ""For long, irradiation technology has been successfully used in supplementing the diet of astronauts and inmates in hospitals who nurture weak immune systems. Market growth thrives on factors such as industry acceptance, consumer acceptance and application parameters ranging from types of foods to be irradiated to dosage levels. Competition from existing proven food sterilization technologies such as steam pasteurization and refrigeration, coupled with the high capital outlay required to set up a irradiation processing plant, and stiff opposition from certain quarters thwarts widespread acceptance of food irradiation technique. Debated widely, irradiation of food products has snowballed into major controversy over http://www.pr-inside.com/food-irradiation-trends-global-market-r1600441.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:21:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/food-irradiation-trends-global-market-r1600441.htm Signature Genomic Laboratories, LLC, announced that President and CEO Lisa G. Shaffer, Ph.D., was named a national finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in Health Sciences. Ernst & Young’s program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, high-growth businesses on a regional, national and global level. The national award finalists were announced at an awards gala, hosted by Jay Leno, on November 14 in Palm Springs, California. The gala is the culminating event of the Ernst & Young 2009 Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. This group http://www.pr-inside.com/signature-genomic-laboratories-ceo-lisa-r1600442.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:21:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/signature-genomic-laboratories-ceo-lisa-r1600442.htm Fitch Ratings rates the Chrysler Financial Auto Securitization Trust 2009-B as follows. -- $557,000,000 class A-1 'F1+';-- $279,500,000 class A-2 'AAA'; Outlook Stable;-- $54,600,000 class B 'A'; Outlook Stable. The above ratings reflect the application of Fitch's criteria 'Rating U.S. Auto Loan-Backed Securitizations: A Tune Up' dated May 30, 2007; and 'Global Structured Finance Rating Criteria' dated Sept. 30, 2009. The new issue report is available to all investors on Fitch's web site ' www.fitchratings.com : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fitchratings.com&esheet=6107836&lan=en_US&anchor=www.fitchratings.com&index=1&md5=1a25ba94773740e0f4327d95dc599b04 '. For more information about Fitch's comprehensive subscription service FitchResearch, which includes all presale reports, surveillance, and credit reports on more than 20 asset classes, contact http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-rates-chrysler-financial-auto-securitization-r1600440.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:20:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fitch-rates-chrysler-financial-auto-securitization-r1600440.htm Beth Karas, correspondent of “In Session,” trial coverage will be the Guest of Honor on Monday, December 7, 2009, when Purple Heart Injury Laboratories : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.purpleheartinjurylab.org&esheet=6107788&lan=en_US&anchor=Purple+Heart+Injury+Laboratories&index=1&md5=b6920c12d244da9678178f76d849712c (PHIL) hosts its first annual gala benefiting TBI research and treatment. The event takes place from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, 9th Floor, with a cocktail reception from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm and dinner served at 7:30 pm. Ticket information is available at 212-252-2090 or at benefit@purpleheartinjurylab.org : mailto:benefit@purpleheartinjurylab.org . Dr. Bruce Spiess, a director at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems and one http://www.pr-inside.com/cnn-correspondent-beth-karas-guest-of-r1600439.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:20:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cnn-correspondent-beth-karas-guest-of-r1600439.htm United Capital Corp. (NYSE Amex: AFP) announces the acquisition of a 116,000 square foot industrial building located at 27 Englehard Drive, Cranbury, New Jersey. The property is net leased to TW Metals, Inc., a subsidiary of O’Neil Steel, Inc., and conveniently located just off Exit 8A of the New Jersey Turnpike. The building was originally constructed in 1974 for use as a warehouse and distribution center. TW Metals, Inc. has occupied the property since 2005 and is currently under lease until 2025. Select Investment Realty Advisors acted as broker on the transaction. In commenting on the news, A.F. Petrocelli, Chairman of United http://www.pr-inside.com/united-capital-corp-acquires-cranbury-nj-r1600438.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:19:10 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/united-capital-corp-acquires-cranbury-nj-r1600438.htm Sugar and spice might be nice this holiday, but Desires Hotels : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desireshotels.com%2F&esheet=6107814&lan=en_US&anchor=Desires+Hotels&index=1&md5=d935472913cd748bb7584fa16dbf0c9e is sweetening the gift giving for everyone — including donating to children in need when you book a stay. Go to DesiresHotels.com, book the “Sweet Chari-Tee” promotion, and receive 10% off your stay. You’ll travel light with a $25 gift certificate from Threadless, to put towards a purchase of a uniquely designed tee for you or someone special. With your reservation, made between December 1 and December 31, Desires Hotels will be also be giving back by making a $10 dollar contribution to Kids in http://www.pr-inside.com/desires-hotels-celebrate-the-holiday-season-r1600437.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:19:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/desires-hotels-celebrate-the-holiday-season-r1600437.htm CAMBRIDGE, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA), the leader in Business Process Management, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an expansion of the Company's current share repurchase program (the "Current Repurchase Program"). Under this expansion, an additional $15 million in repurchases of Pegasystems common stock has been approved, over and above the initial $15 million authorization, and the expiration date of the Current Repurchase Program has been extended to December 31, 2010. This expansion is effective as of November 20, 2009. Through November 20, 2009, the Company had repurchased 836,728 shares under the Current http://www.pr-inside.com/pegasystems-expands-current-share-repurchase-r1600436.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:19:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pegasystems-expands-current-share-repurchase-r1600436.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/functional-foods-and-drinks-a-world-market-analysis-169280.asp ""Increasing health and wellness concerns have moved functional foods and drinks from a niche segment to a mainstream product. The market is spurred mainly by the introduction of innovative products satisfying the customer´s nutritional and health requirements. A new genre of products has emerged that help maintain bone, gut, heart health, and general well being. Rise in disposable income and growing willingness to pay more for healthy, indulgent, and convenient foods are factors critical for growth of this market. Flavor and functional benefits continue to be the crucial factors determining consumption decisions. Organic functional foods have also emerged as a http://www.pr-inside.com/functional-foods-and-drinks-a-r1600435.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:19:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/functional-foods-and-drinks-a-r1600435.htm SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Intacct, the leader in cloud financial management and accounting applications, today announced the Intacct Lifeline for Softrax Customers. Following this week's acquisition of Softrax by AFS Financial Solutions, Softrax customers concerned with the future of their accounting and revenue management system can make the move to Intacct's award-winning cloud financial applications and receive six months of free service as well as Intacct's exclusive 100% money-back guarantee. Intacct's cloud computing-based financial management and accounting applications deliver compelling lead to cash, revenue management and billing functionality for Softrax customers coupled with the industry's highest http://www.pr-inside.com/intacct-offers-lifeline-to-softrax-customers-r1600434.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/intacct-offers-lifeline-to-softrax-customers-r1600434.htm Ronald A. Walko, President and Chief Executive Officer of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq:PWOD) has announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter 2009 cash dividend of $0.46 per share. The dividend is payable December 22, 2009 to shareholders of record December 8, 2009. Previous press releases and additional information can be obtained from the company’s website at www.jssb.com : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jssb.com&esheet=6107831&lan=en_US&anchor=www.jssb.com&index=1&md5=b83614725727ecc3e40e56818c134056 . Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.Ronald A. Walko(570) 322-1111(888) 412-5772 (Toll-Free in Pennsylvania) www.jssb.com : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jssb.com&esheet=6107831&lan=en_US&anchor=www.jssb.com&index=2&md5=f78854be9e2f04ce60379bbbe216a655 http://www.pr-inside.com/penns-woods-bancorp-inc-announces-quarterly-r1600432.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/penns-woods-bancorp-inc-announces-quarterly-r1600432.htm J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) today announced the Company has been named to G.I. Jobs magazine’s “Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers®” annual list. J.B. Hunt ranked 16 out of 100 companies across the United States and was the highest ranking truckload provider. “We value the experience and leadership our employees with military backgrounds bring to our Company,” said Kirk Thompson, president and CEO for J.B. Hunt. “It is a tremendous honor to have these highly trained and skilled individuals as part of the J.B. Hunt family. They have helped make J.B. Hunt one of the most successful transportation companies in http://www.pr-inside.com/g-i-jobs-magazine-names-j-b-hunt-r1600433.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/g-i-jobs-magazine-names-j-b-hunt-r1600433.htm With recent approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) customers will be able to enjoy expanded travel between the United States and destinations in Central and South America, thanks to a new codeshare agreement between TACA Airlines and US Airways beginning Jan. 12, 2010. Flying will be open for sale beginning Dec. 5 at usairways.com and through global distribution channels. The codeshare agreement will complement existing US Airways flying to Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize and beginning Dec. 15—Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—from its Charlotte, N.C., hub. With this new agreement, US Airways customers traveling from the United States to http://www.pr-inside.com/us-airways-expands-central-and-south-r1600431.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:10 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/us-airways-expands-central-and-south-r1600431.htm Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: AACC : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Finvestors.assetacceptance.com%2Fphoenix.zhtml%3Fc%3D148416%26p%3Dirol-stockQuote&esheet=6107636&lan=en_US&anchor=AACC&index=1&md5=abf5cb84bf856f61c13dd6ffcdc00ae1 ), a leading purchaser and collector of charged-off consumer debt, today announced that it has hired Mark J. Cavin to assume the role of Vice President of Collections, after an extensive and carefully conducted search process. “Mark’s broad collections expertise in accounts receivables management, debt purchasing, operations management and nearshore/offshore servicing makes him an excellent candidate for the VP of Collections position at Asset Acceptance,” said Rion Needs : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Finvestors.assetacceptance.com%2Fphoenix.zhtml%3Fc%3D148416%26p%3Dirol-govBio%26ID%3D174206&esheet=6107636&lan=en_US&anchor=Rion+Needs&index=2&md5=03f7a23be575472b3b9d1ba7855d62c2 , President and CEO, Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. “His commitment to operational excellence in addition to his extensive knowledge in strategic http://www.pr-inside.com/asset-acceptance-capital-corp-announces-appointmen-r1600430.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/asset-acceptance-capital-corp-announces-appointmen-r1600430.htm Evergreen Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer technology, announced today that the Company will be presenting at three investor conferences in December. - December 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time - J.P. Morgan SMid Cap Conference in New York. - December 8, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time – Barclays Global Technology Conference in San Francisco. - December 10, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. Eastern Time – Macquarie Wind & Solar Technology Conference in New York. Representatives from the Evergreen Solar management team will discuss the Company’s business strategy and review recent http://www.pr-inside.com/evergreen-solar-announces-december-r1600429.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/evergreen-solar-announces-december-r1600429.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/sports-and-fitness-nutrition-global-trends-169279.asp ""Sports and fitness nutrition products are gaining momentum primarily due to changing consumer attitude towards health and well-being. Products meant for athletes and body builders are now finding their way into mainstream consumer markets. The role of sports nutrition products has witnessed a paradigm shift from ´muscle building´ to one that promotes good health and stamina. Innovative energizing concepts, foray into emerging markets, and aggressive positioning of products with strong marketing back up, have also bolstered these markets. These and other market data and trends are presented in """"Sports and Fitness Nutrition: Global Trends"""" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are http://www.pr-inside.com/sports-and-fitness-nutrition-global-r1600428.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sports-and-fitness-nutrition-global-r1600428.htm Officials and local farmers announced today that city residents and businesses have composted more than 620,000 tons of material, mostly food scraps, through the city’s green cart program. By composting all that food since the program was created instead of sending it to landfill, San Francisco. - Avoided creating 137,000 tons of methane gas, which the Environmental Protection Agency reports is 21 times more potent than CO2 as a greenhouse gas. - Sequestered, or put back into the soil, 18,400 metric tons of CO2. That is the equivalent of keeping nearly 3,600 cars off the road. - Created a total C02E benefit (methane http://www.pr-inside.com/huge-emissions-savings-other-environmental-benefit-r1600424.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:15:10 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/huge-emissions-savings-other-environmental-benefit-r1600424.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/sports-and-energy-drinks-a-global-market-review-169278.asp ""Sports drinks represent a well-entrenched segment with a more stable consumption trend, while energy drinks is a rapidly expanding unexplored and untapped market. The desire to lead healthy lives and the importance of exercise in physical well-being is a major growth driver propelling consumption of these new age beverages. Sports drinks, which were hitherto primarily targeted at athletes, today encompasses a complete range of sophisticated specialist sports nutrition beverages meant for professional athletes and body builders in addition to lighter products for regular consumers. The trend marks the beginning of the blurring boundaries between markets for sports drinks and energy http://www.pr-inside.com/sports-and-energy-drinks-a-r1600421.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:15:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sports-and-energy-drinks-a-r1600421.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/theme-parks-a-worldwide-market-review-169277.asp ""As the theme parks market recovers poise in coming years, the growing popularity of mass entertainment and the tendency of families to spend a large portion of their discretionary free time on outdoor fun, will continue to drive growth. Future growth will stand enthused by the numerous advancements made in entertainment technologies such as real life simulations, virtual reality, and high quality visual imagery, among others. Examples of innovative simulations include intergalactic space races, runaway sports cars in the Italian Alps, river rafting in New Zealand, and aquariums with acrylic tunnel concepts involving underwater rides with a scuba diver´s view. http://www.pr-inside.com/theme-parks-a-worldwide-market-r1600413.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:13:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/theme-parks-a-worldwide-market-r1600413.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/decorative-laminates-a-global-market-perspective-169276.asp ""The world decorative laminates market stands enthused by the rising levels of technology, and aesthetic advancements. Production techniques have undergone refining changes to support new emerging patterns and designs such as three-dimensional surfaces, metal surfaces, and gloss. Technical improvements are manifested in the form of next generation laminates ingrained with thin microscopic particles of aluminum oxide, which act as a protective layer, providing abrasion/scratch resistance, and gloss/color retention. Continuous innovation is expected to trigger product end-use diversification from conventional uses to newer, and more novel applications in the field of consumer audio-visual electronics and interior fitting of automobiles such as http://www.pr-inside.com/decorative-laminates-a-global-market-r1600408.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/decorative-laminates-a-global-market-r1600408.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/mp3-players-a-world-market-intelligence-report-169275.asp ""Increasing disposable incomes and consumer preference for innovative and techno products continues to aid fast-paced growth in the digital consumer electronics market. MP3 Players is one of the key categories driving growth in the worldwide consumer electronics industry. Convenience, size, price, software availability, and features are key growth determinants. Rising penetration of PCs and expanding broadband Internet services also contribute towards enhancing demand for MP3 players. However, growing Web downloads are also increasing concerns about music piracy in the recording industry. These and other market data and trends are presented in """"MP3 Players: A World Market Intelligence Report"""" by BizAcumen, Inc. http://www.pr-inside.com/mp3-players-a-world-market-r1600399.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:09:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mp3-players-a-world-market-r1600399.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/outdoor-furniture-a-us-market-analysis-169274.asp ""The outdoor furniture market stands enthused by the rapidly changing lifestyle trends in favor of greater outdoor indulgence in the US. With family life steadily extending beyond the four walls of a closed home, the business case for outdoor furniture is expected to become stronger, and more lucrative. Rising penchant among homeowners to entertain guests outdoors is leading to increased number and frequency of outdoor parties, barbeques, high tea, and lawn picnics. As an extension of one´s living space, the outdoors are being furnished with great care and high style. Outdoor furniture is increasingly being perceived as a style statement http://www.pr-inside.com/outdoor-furniture-a-us-market-r1600388.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:07:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/outdoor-furniture-a-us-market-r1600388.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/air-conditioning-systems-a-worldwide-market-review-169273.asp ""Depletion of the ozone layer, El Nino effect, global warming, and rising population are all hot factors that are driving ahead the need for a cool world. Over the past quarter century, the air conditioner industry has undergone a sea change. Its role in the economy has changed significantly. Presently, comfort conditioning has become a necessity, from being a luxury. This metamorphosis has opened a completely new world of opportunities. "" http://www.pr-inside.com/air-conditioning-systems-a-worldwide-r1600387.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:05:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/air-conditioning-systems-a-worldwide-r1600387.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/toys-and-games-a-global-market-perspective-169272.asp ""Growing consumer awareness and exposure to media and marketing positively impact the world toys and games market. The industry is marked by fluctuations, which are seasonal and trend-driven. Factors impacting the business climate in the marketplace include - economic conditions, levels of disposable incomes, and consumer demographics. Seasonality of sales, impact of changing fashion and technological trends, influence of movies and cartoons on toys, advent of corporate advertising in the gaming world, growing popularity of mobile gaming, are some of the major factors that influence the toys and games market. These and other market data and trends are presented in http://www.pr-inside.com/toys-and-games-a-global-r1600377.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:03:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/toys-and-games-a-global-r1600377.htm VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Mr. Larry W. Reaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rocher Deboule Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE: RD)(PINK SHEETS: RDBHF) ("Rocher Deboule" or the "Company") advises that its Progress at Artillery Peak Manganese Project news release from today's date contained the following quote on page 3: "You can't make steel without manganese and if you can't make steel, the world stops" Quote by Brian Findlayson, CEO of Pallinghurst Resources Ltd. and past CEO of BHP Billiton as quoted by Bloomberg September 17, 2009. The news release should have read as follows: "You can't make http://www.pr-inside.com/rocher-deboule-minerals-corp-progress-at-r1600373.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:02:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rocher-deboule-minerals-corp-progress-at-r1600373.htm The Department of Energy has selected a Northwest team to conduct a regional smart grid demonstration project designed to expand existing electric infrastructure and test new smart grid technology with up to 60,000 customers in five states. The $178 million Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project was announced by DOE today. The project team combines energy providers, utilities, vendors and research organizations and will be managed by Battelle : http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.battelle.org%2F&esheet=6104658&lan=en_US&anchor=Battelle&index=1&md5=1b9336fae4125565dec2ee8c1ae439da . “We’re thankful to Secretary Chu, the Department of Energy and to our project team members for the opportunity to bring transformational smart grid science and technology to life in a http://www.pr-inside.com/doe-selects-nw-for-178m-smart-r1600371.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:02:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/doe-selects-nw-for-178m-smart-r1600371.htm The Department of Energy has selected a Pacific Northwest team including Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) to conduct a regional smart grid demonstration project designed to expand upon existing electric infrastructure and test new smart grid technology with up to 60,000 customers in five states. The Pacific Northwest Smart Grid Demonstration Project was one of 16 announced by DOE today. The team includes energy providers, utilities, vendors and research organizations. Total estimated cost for the project is $178 million. DOE will provide half the funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The project’s participants, primarily utilities and industry team members including PGE, http://www.pr-inside.com/pge-selected-by-doe-as-oregon-r1600370.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pge-selected-by-doe-as-oregon-r1600370.htm Hospitality Services, Inc., a Baltimore based foodservice planning and design company, has been hired by HMS Host to design foodservice areas and convenience stores for several Canadian travel plazas. Phase 1 which includes seven out of twenty-three plazas is underway. Located across Ontario, these travel plazas will soon offer quick, casual eating options for the busy traveler. HSI is working with each individual franchisor to design their space while maintaining its brand identity. Restaurants will include local favorites such as Tim Hortons, the largest quick service restaurant chain in Canada. Slated to open in Spring 2010, the expansion of these travel plazas http://www.pr-inside.com/hospitality-services-inc-commissioned-to-r1600369.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/hospitality-services-inc-commissioned-to-r1600369.htm Aspen Fashions unveiled its 2009 Winter Collection of Shearling, Mink, Chinchilla, Fox, Beaver and many other high quality furs, just in time for Christmas. The designers at Aspen Fashions have diligently searched all over the world and have stocked Aspen Fashions with the finest quality and latest styles of luxury furs. To see photos of these terrific styles, visit http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20091124005920/en/fur-coats/leather-coats/shearling-coats : http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20091124005920/en/fur-coats/leather-coats/shearling-coats . Women’s Shearling Coats Aspen Fashions women’s shearling coats are made from the finest sheepskins available in the world. All of their shearling coats are 100% genuine sheepskins. Whether you’re searching for full or waist length women’s shearling coats, Aspen Fashions has http://www.pr-inside.com/aspen-fashions-presents-2009-winter-christmas-r1600368.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/aspen-fashions-presents-2009-winter-christmas-r1600368.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/furniture-and-fixtures-a-world-market-review-169271.asp ""The furniture and fixtures industry that has long been driven by rising disposable incomes, improving standards of living, and growing consumer preferences for elegantly styled furniture. Product innovation in terms of designs, styles, colors and themes will continue to influence demand in the coming years. Furniture that is designed around the """"natural"""" concept is presently in vogue, driven by the consumer´s desire to combat stress. The growing demand for unique textures and looks is contributing towards the search for alternative materials. Another reason for alternative materials is the ongoing """"Green"""" movement that emphasizes recycling. Common alternative materials include recycled plastics http://www.pr-inside.com/furniture-and-fixtures-a-world-r1600366.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/furniture-and-fixtures-a-world-r1600366.htm Amen Properties (Pink Sheets: AMEN) today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $2.3 million and net income from continuing operations of $304 thousand, or $0.01 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $1.1 million and net income from continuing operations of $614 thousand, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the year ago quarter. The decrease in earnings from continuing operations during Q309 was primarily a result of decreased oil and gas commodity prices. The Company reported that, despite a net loss of $668 thousand thus far in http://www.pr-inside.com/amen-properties-reports-results-for-r1600367.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/amen-properties-reports-results-for-r1600367.htm HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- LifePoint Charitable Endowment : http://www.lifepointce.org/ recently launched as the first-ever charity : http://www.lifepointce.org/charities.php to accept, pool, and manage life insurance policies : http://www.lifepointce.org/donate-policy.php donated by seniors to benefit their favorite charities : http://www.lifepointce.org/charities.php . LifePoint : http://www.lifepointce.org/ assumes responsibility for premium payments and distributes benefits to nonprofits designated by donors, without expense to the donor or the charity. Charities can accept direct donations of life insurance policies : http://www.lifepointce.org/donate-policy.php , but most do not and will only do so if the policies are paid http://www.pr-inside.com/new-nonprofit-provides-seniors-with-way-r1600365.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-nonprofit-provides-seniors-with-way-r1600365.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/knit-underwear-nightwear-a-worldwide-market-review-169270.asp ""The world market for knit underwear and nightwear is driven by changing consumer lifestyles, transforming fashion and style trends, new and innovative fabric/fiber developments, and shifting consumer preferences towards sophisticated innerwear. The intimate apparel market is driven mainly by style, and fashion with equal importance accorded to comfort, and novelty. The industry is marked by new fabric developments, and innovations in prettier, and more comfortable garment designs. Impulse purchases are rampant, and purchase decisions are typically based on feel-good factors, instincts, style and fitting rather than sheer necessity. These and other market data and trends are presented in """"Knit Underwear and http://www.pr-inside.com/knit-underwear-nightwear-a-r1600363.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:59:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/knit-underwear-nightwear-a-r1600363.htm Crave Entertainment, the full-service publishing and distribution division of FillpointSVG, one of the videogame industries’ leading providers of online distribution, fulfillment, and e-commerce services for national retailers, today announced the release of Winter’s Tail for Nintendo® DS. Based on the Scholastic book of the same name, Winter’s Tail is “Rated E” and available at major retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99. In Winter’s Tail, players follow the true story of Winter, the famous dolphin who injured her tail in a crab trap. Winter is rescued but she must learn to swim again without her tail. Thanks to the http://www.pr-inside.com/crave-entertainment-announces-the-release-r1600364.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:59:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/crave-entertainment-announces-the-release-r1600364.htm MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Cogeco Cable (TSX: CCA) appeared before Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) hearings today to present its position on compensation for signal for conventional broadcasters. Cogeco Cable believes the broadcasting industry is grappling with problems other than the erosion of market share and advertising revenue for conventional broadcasters, in particular rampant spending to purchase major US network programming. Cogeco Cable argued that granting broadcasters the right to charge compensation for signal would be irresponsible and inappropriate. Among other substantive difficulties, Cogeco Cable cites: - Conventional broadcasters invest much more in foreign programming than Canadian programming http://www.pr-inside.com/cogeco-cable-finds-that-the-compensation-r1600362.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:58:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cogeco-cable-finds-that-the-compensation-r1600362.htm TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Midlands Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE: MEX) ("Midlands" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that following the closing of the first tranche of financing, preparations are now well underway for the next drilling program on the Sian Gold project in Ghana. "We have received very timely responses from drilling companies and we expect to announce the signing of a drilling contract shortly," said Kim Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer. Up to 18,000 metres of RC (reverse circulation) and 2,500 metres of DDH (diamond drilling) are planned within the next six months. "We http://www.pr-inside.com/midlands-commences-drill-preparation-for-r1600361.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:57:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/midlands-commences-drill-preparation-for-r1600361.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/photographic-supplies-global-market-trends-169269.asp ""With the dawn of the new digital era, the market for conventional cameras and films is expected to witness drastic declines over the next decade, more so in the case of developed and matured markets such as US, Western Europe and Japan. As the digital substitution proliferates, the consumption of photographic films and prints made from film images is likely to plunge further over the decade. Sales of digital cameras and camera phones are growing at rapid pace across the world, thereby leading to the downfall of traditional camera sales that use photographic films and papers for taking photos. These and http://www.pr-inside.com/photographic-supplies-global-market-trends-r1600360.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:57:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/photographic-supplies-global-market-trends-r1600360.htm LINDON, UT -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Luxul Wireless : http://www.luxulwireless.com/ , a leading innovator of patented high-performance wireless signal technologies, today announced additions to its family of Shock-WAV(TM) Wi-Fi Signal Boosters : http://luxulwireless.com/product/shock-wavtm-wifi-signal-boosters . Indoor and outdoor rated versions of Shock-WAV Signal Boosters are now available for use in licensed 4.9GHz Public Safety : http://luxulwireless.com/product/shock-wavtm-wifi-signal-boosters/4-9-ghz-shock-wav-outdoor-wifi-signal-booster wireless network installations, as well as in unlicensed 5GHz WLAN : http://luxulwireless.com/product/shock-wavtm-wifi-signal-boosters/5-x-ghz-shock-wav-outdoor-wifi-signal-booster applications. A 2.4GHz indoor version : http://luxulwireless.com/product/shock-wavtm-wifi-signal-boosters/2-4-ghz-shock-wav-indoor-wifi-signal-booster is also now available for use with switches or wireless access points that implement the 802.3af/at http://www.pr-inside.com/luxul-wireless-expands-patented-shock-wav-tm-r1600359.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:56:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/luxul-wireless-expands-patented-shock-wav-tm-r1600359.htm Sharp Equity leads the pack at trustee sales based largely on the preparation and hard work that happens every day behind the scenes. A dedicated team of number crunchers and experienced real estate evaluators pores over information collected from numerous sources daily. The Sharp research team leads the industry because they are constantly reviewing all available data providing multiple updates daily. Sharp Equity prides itself in leveling the playing field for their clients by providing the most up-to-date information. The improved information directly leads to better return on investment for the typical transaction. “There has been a lot of talk lately about http://www.pr-inside.com/trustee-sale-leader-sharp-equity-credits-r1600357.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:55:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/trustee-sale-leader-sharp-equity-credits-r1600357.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/commercial-laundry-machinery-a-world-market-intelligence-report-169268.asp ""Commercial laundry machinery refers to appliances or equipment that find application in professional laundry set-ups. Modern high-end laundry appliances not only command good looks, but also are robust and precision engineered. Currently, laundry equipment such as washers and dryers are equipped with several advanced features thereby forming an ideal choice for processing of expensive clothing and delicate fabrics. Latest technologies in the commercial laundry machinery market are focused on energy efficiency and improving cycle time. These and other market data and trends are presented in """"Commercial Laundry Machinery: A World Market Intelligence Report"""" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to http://www.pr-inside.com/commercial-laundry-machinery-a-world-r1600358.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:55:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/commercial-laundry-machinery-a-world-r1600358.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/book-publishing-a-world-market-analysis-169267.asp ""Book publishing, a huge market worldwide, is chiefly fostered by voracious readers, who make up the general consumer base and specific consumers such as students and professionals, and institutional buyers such as libraries. The market would be driven by the government´s rising emphasis on education, higher enrollment in schools/colleges, rise in readership, and growing number of professionals in the modern workforce. However, there are challenges too in the form of the advent of information technology, and shifts in consumer preferences and hobbies towards other electronic forms of entertainment. Despite the challenges, the book publishing market will stand enthused by market http://www.pr-inside.com/book-publishing-a-world-market-r1600354.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:53:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/book-publishing-a-world-market-r1600354.htm MIAMI BEACH, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/09 -- Fluenz : http://www.fluenz.com/ today announced the launch of Fluenz f2, the first language-learning software : http://www.fluenz.com/how-It-Works/index.html to feature video instruction and guidance by a personal tutor. Fluenz f2 offers more language sessions, workouts and conversations than the current leading language software and is the only program to offer video guidance, explanations in English, pronunciation tutorials and common travel scenarios. Built on feedback from thousands of users surveyed over the last three years, Fluenz f2 is now available in Spanish : http://www.fluenz.com/languages/spanish/learn-spanish/index.html , French : http://www.fluenz.com/languages/french/learn-french/index.html , http://www.pr-inside.com/fluenz-language-programs-debut-in-spanish-r1600353.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:10 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fluenz-language-programs-debut-in-spanish-r1600353.htm With one of the broadest portfolios in the industry for modernizing the electrical grid, GE (NYSE: GE) applauds the Department of Energy's selection of the smart grid demonstration projects which were announced today at American Electric Power’s Dolan Laboratory in Columbus, Ohio. “The Department of Energy recognizes the importance of investing in innovative smart grid solutions to expedite the advancement of the commercialization of these transformative technologies,” said Bob Gilligan, vice president – transmission & distribution for GE Energy Services. “The smart grid demonstration projects announced this afternoon in Ohio will establish a ‘proving ground’ for next-generation smart grid tools, techniques http://www.pr-inside.com/ge-applauds-the-department-of-energy-s-r1600352.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:51:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ge-applauds-the-department-of-energy-s-r1600352.htm http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/fishing-equipment-a-global-market-perspective-169266.asp ""With fishing being a favorite activity, fishing equipment market is registering healthy growth. Increasing disposable income and rapidly growing emerging markets have largely stimulated spending culture in the global retail markets, contributing to the constant surge in fishing equipment and other leisure products markets. Further, increasing expenditure by millions of anglers across the globe and special taxes collected on fishing tackle and motorboat fuel are significantly contributing in supporting fish recreational programs and fisheries conservation. To address the surging demand for fishing equipment, manufacturers are developing new gears and long lines with several hooks attached to the systems for catching http://www.pr-inside.com/fishing-equipment-a-global-market-r1600351.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:51:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fishing-equipment-a-global-market-r1600351.htm Aerospace Products S.E., Inc. (APSE), an AGC Aerospace & Defense Company, has earned the prestigious Northrop Grumman Platinum Preferred Supplier award. “Being recognized as a Platinum Preferred Supplier is confirmation of our commitment to our customers – of providing quality products on schedule with outstanding customer service,” commented Tracy Wimberly, President of APSE. APSE is an aerospace and defense company jointly owned by the Cherokee Nation Businesses and Acorn Growth Companies. The Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems honor is awarded to those suppliers who meet a stringent set of performance parameters including zero product defects, on-time delivery, and a focus on customer satisfaction. About http://www.pr-inside.com/apse-recognized-as-a-platinum-supplier-r1600350.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:50:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/apse-recognized-as-a-platinum-supplier-r1600350.htm