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California Embarks on Setting ‘Condoms in Porn’ Health Regulations
LOS ANGELES - California’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) will explore strengthening adult film worker safety regulations in California during its next regularly scheduled Standards Board meeting (Item # IV “B”) on Thursday, March 18th in Cos

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Ann Arbor Ups the Ante With iPads and Other Prizes for A2 Fiber YouTube Video Contest for Google Fiber
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Arbor's A2 Fiber effort is hoping for more than just the luck of the Irish as it vies to be selected for Google's Fiber for Communities initiati...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Fitch Places Massachusetts Educational Financing Auth 2001 GR on Watch Negative
NEW YORK - Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority - Amended and Restated 2001 General Resolution 1992 on Rating Watch Negative because of insufficient information provided by the issuer pertaining to cash flows into and out of the trust, whi

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Servidyne Reports Profitable Third Quarter, Declares Dividend
ATLANTA - SERVIDYNE, INC. (Nasdaq: SERV), an energy efficiency, demand response and real estate company, today reported net earnings for the third quarter ended January 31, 2010, of $119,982, or $.03 per share, compared to a net loss of ($491,362), or ($.13) per share, for the same pe

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Ball Corporation Prices $500 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Notes
BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 17 -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) announced today that it priced an underwritten public offering of $500 million, $50 million

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

PerkinElmer to Present at Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference
WALTHAM, Mass. - PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and their environment, today announced that the Company will present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, March 24, at 1:30 pm Easter

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Gage Urges Senators to Defend, Call for TSO Collective Bargaining Rights
WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a meeting with 28 Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill today, American Federation of Government Employees President John Gage urged the senators to push b...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Granite Construction, in Joint Venture, Awarded $542 Million World Trade Center Contract
WATSONVILLE, Calif. - Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) announced today that the joint-venture team composed of Granite Construction Northeast Inc. and Skanska USA has been awarded a $542 million contract by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build the new Port Auth

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

D'Antoni, Percy and Rothwell Elected to the Board of Directors of OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 17 -- OMNOVA Solutions (NYSE: OMN) today announced that its shareholders have re-elected David J. D'Antoni, Steven W. Per...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Lisa Choi Owens named SVP of Digital Media for Scripps Networks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Scripps Networks today named Lisa Choi Owens to Senior Vice President, Digital Media, taking on the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Scripps’ digital group encompassing category leading websites - including FoodNetwork.com, HGTV.com and Tr

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Planet Organic reduces debt
EDMONTON, March 17 - Planet Organic Health Corp (TSX Venture Exchange - "POH"), Mr. Darren Krissie, Executive Vice President of Planet Organic Health Corp. (the "C...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Verint Files Comprehensive Annual Report on Form 10-K
MELVILLE, N.Y. - Verint® Systems Inc. (VRNT.PK) today announced that it has filed a Comprehensive Annual Report on Form 10K for the years ended January 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Verint’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Top CSR Companies. Or Not. - A blog by Christine Arena
Source: 3BL Blogs SUMMARY: The 3BL Media blog roll is a select list of the most influential, respected, and authoritative voices in corporate social responsibility. Compiled from the 3BL Media staff’s extensive contacts with longtime CSR commen

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Trina Solar Announces Follow-on Public Offering of 7,900,000 American Depositary Shares
CHANGZHOU, China, March 17 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Fitch Downgrades Blockbuster's IDR to 'C'
CHICAGO - Fitch Ratings has taken the following rating actions on Blockbuster Inc. (Blockbuster): --Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) downgraded to 'C' from 'CCC'; --$675 million senior secured notes downgraded to 'CC/RR3' from 'B/RR2'; --$300 million se

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Visibility Corp Announces VISIBILITY Outsourcing Powered by NaviSite
Visibility Corporation has partnered with NaviSite to provide an efficient and secure environment for hosting VISIBILITY ERP systems.

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

FinovateSpring 2010 Announces Companies Selected to Showcase the Future of Financial and Banking Technology
SEATTLE - On May 11, 36 companies will take the stage at FinovateSpring 2010 in San Francisco to showcase cutting-edge financial and banking technology innovations. Finovate events are known for their focus on fast-paced demos (no PowerPoint slides allowed!) and single-track format so all

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Bolt Technology Appoints Executive Vice President
NORWALK, Conn. - Bolt Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: BOLT) announced today that, effective immediately, its Board of Directors has appointed Michael C. Hedger to the newly created position of Executive Vice President. In this capacity, Hedger will have responsibility for the day-to

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

The Greater China Fund, Inc. Announces the Effectiveness of the Registration Statement for Its Rights Offering
NEW YORK, NY -- 03/17/10 -- The Greater China Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE: GCH) announced today that its registration statement for its rights offering has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). As st..

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Simon Property Group Calls Series I Convertible Preferred Stock and Units for Redemption
INDIANAPOLIS, March 17 -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that it will redeem all of the outstanding shares of its 6% Series I Convertible Preferred Stock (NYSE:SPG.PrI; CUSIP 828806802)...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Almaden Minerals Ltd. Announces Closing of Private Placement
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 03/17/10 -- Almaden Minerals Ltd. (TSX: AMM)(NYSE Amex: AAU) (the "Company") announces that it has closed a Private Placement of 350,000 Units at a price of $1.00 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one flow-through commo..

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Gov. Signs Law Putting Politics Before Patients
Idaho Health Freedom Act Does Nothing to Tackle State's Health Care Crisis & Everything to Make it Worse BOISE, Idaho, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The health care crisis hundreds of thousands of Idahoan...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Patrick Industries, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months 2009 Financial Results
ELKHART, Ind., March 17 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK), a major manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle (RV), manufactured housing (MH) and indu...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

PFSweb to Report 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results on March 25, 2010
PLANO, Texas - PFSweb, Inc. (Nasdaq: PFSW), an international business process outsourcing provider of end-to-end web commerce solutions and an online discount retailer, today announced it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, before the

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Noble Energy Expands Deepwater Position in Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 213
HOUSTON, March 17 -- Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NBL) announced today it was the apparent high bidder on 16 deepwater lease blocks in the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 213.  The Company joined with partners ...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

PDA Presents the Facts on Braces
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- You take your child to the dentist for a six-month checkup and he or she says your child needs braces. Or, maybe it's at your own checkup that your dentist recommends braces. ...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Aetna and Stony Brook University Hospital Reach New Network Agreement
HARTFORD, Conn. - Aetna (NYSE: AET) and Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) are pleased to announce today a new agreement for the hospital’s participation in the Aetna network. The agreement is effective through April 30, 2011, and will enable Stony Brook physicians currently

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry To Increase Prices in North America
CHICAGO - Effective April 1, 2010, or, as contracts allow, Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry will increase the prices of various surfactants and polymers in North America. These increases are necessitated by the continuing escalation in raw material cost, catalyst, energy, regulat

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Global Green Consulting Group to Participate at CA World '10 in Las Vegas, May 16-20
Source: Global Green Consulting Group, Inc.Tweet me: Global Green Consulting Group to Participate at CA World '10 in Las Vegas, May 16-20 http://3bl.me/4awgttCONTACT INFO:Jim Lampert, President & CEOGlobal Green Consulting Group, Inc.jlampert@globalg

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Media Alert: Actress Ashley Judd to Speak Out on Violence Against Women Globally
WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- "In my travels around the world as the Global Ambassador for YouthAids and Population Services International Board Member, I have seen first-hand the devastation that violence impos...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
HOBOKEN, N.J. - John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa & JWb), announced that the Board of Directors at their meeting today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on April 15, 2010 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2010.

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Centene's Arizona Behavioral Health Unit Awarded Expanded Contract
ST. LOUIS, March 17 -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that one of its subsidiaries, Cenpatico Behavioral Health of Arizona (Cenpatico), has been awarded an exp...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Global High Income Fund Inc. — Reports Earnings
NEW YORK - Global High Income Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: GHI), a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company seeking high current income and secondarily, capital appreciation through investments primarily in debt securities of emerging market debt issuers, today

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Snarky Between the Lines: A Life at the Chronicle, with Leah Garchik
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-SF) is excited to present, “Snarky Between the Lines: A Life at The Chronicle,” featuring award-winning columnist, Leah Garchik. A native New Yorker--a Brooklynite to be exact--Garchik is w

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

McGraw-Hill Construction and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Sign Two-Year Publishing Agreement
ORLANDO, Fla., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), has signed an agreement with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Drayton Weissenfels Inc. & Canadian Business in Association with Yet2.com & OCETA Launch the "Clean 15" Canadian Cleantech Competition
Drayton Weissenfels Inc. today announced that it will collaborate with Canadian Business Magazine and its strategic partners Yet2.com and OCETA to launch the "Clean 15" Canadian clean technology competition. The "Clean 15" cleantech competition connects visionary large companies...

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Vicom Computer Services, Inc. - "The Data Efficiency Company" to Acquire Professional Services and Consulting Firm ElementIT
FARMINGDALE, NY -- 03/17/10 -- Vicom Computer Services, Inc. - "The Data Efficiency Company"™ announced the impending acquisition of ElementIT, a professional services and consulting firm focused in security, networking, virtualization and st..

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Aspiring Fitness Professionals, Industry Veterans and Enthusiasts to Gather for Inspiration, Education and Fun
CHANHASSEN, Minn. - Fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike have the opportunity to get motivated, celebrate the power of fitness, and learn from a team of the industry’s top professionals at 2010 Empower! events hosted by Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM). To be h

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

Redwood Trust, Inc.'s George Bull Plans Retirement as Chief Executive Officer
MILL VALLEY, Calif., March 17 -- Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT) today announced that George E. Bull, III will retire as Chief Executive Officer effective on

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

LTC Announces Increase to Unsecured Credit Agreement
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) announced that Bank of America, N.A. has signed a $30 million Commitment Amount Increase Request that will add Bank of America, N.A. to LTC’s three-year Unsecured Credit Agreement, dated July 17, 2008. This addition

[Posted on : 2010-03-17 ] Category : [ PressRelease ]

 

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