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Progressive International Motorcycle Show to Open in Chicago – Media Preview With New Bike Unveils, Electric Motorcycles, Stunt Shows and More
Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, BRP, Triumph, Yamaha, Zero Motorcycles and more are set to unveil new-model motorcycles at the upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Show Media Preview at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, before the show opens to the public. All media is invited to attend this special media preview to get an up-close look at hundreds of new motorcycles making debuts, celebrity appearances – the World’s Fastest Woman… continue reading »
Amazon Studios Announces Best Test Movie and Script of the Year
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced winners of the Amazon Studios (http://studios.amazon.com) best test movie and best script Annual Awards. Amazon Studios is an online movie development process that invited filmmakers and screenwriters around the world to submit full-length test movies and scripts to make money, get discovered and get their movie made. 12 Princesses, written and directed by Rob Gardner, a family friendly musical… continue reading »
2012 Seller’s Choice Ranks Rubylane.com as the #2 Best Site to Sell On
Sunday, eCommerceBytes.com (formerly AuctionBytes.com), an independent trade publication for online merchants, released its 2012 Seller’s Choice Marketplace Ratings. Ruby Lane ranked as the number two online marketplace to sell on – just behind Amazon.com. More than 7,200 online sellers rated 16 ecommerce sites including eBay, Amazon, Bonanza, Craigslist, Etsy, TIAS and Ruby Lane. eCommerceBytes survey researched online sellers… continue reading »
PENTAX Unveils Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION just pushed the PENTAX WG adventure camera series to the edge for the 13th time with the introduction of the PENTAX Optio WG-2 and PENTAX Optio WG-2 GPS digital compact cameras. These rugged, waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant models feature more durability than ever before as well as improved image quality in high-sensitivity shooting and Full 1080p HD movie recording capability. The… continue reading »
Fitch Affirms Colorado Public Radio's Revs at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'BBB-' rating on approximately $4.1 million of Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA) revenue bonds issued on behalf of Colorado Public Radio (CPR, or the station). The Rating Outlook is Stable. SECURITY The bonds are a general obligation of CPR, secured by a mortgage lien over land, buildings, and equipment. Additional security is provided by a security… continue reading »
New “Let Us Sweep You Off Your Feet” Contest Is Launched By Luxe Hotels
Luxe Hotels kicked off today a contest in coordination with the launch of its new signature 360° package, a wraparound luxury service that includes a personal town car pick up and drop off service at a Los Angeles airport. Luxe Hotels Signature 360 Degrees Package (Photo: Business Wire) The contest will award the winning couples a chance to experience the Luxe Hotels 360° package, by offering a complimentary stay for two at any of… continue reading »
Fazoli’s January Sales Set New Record
Fazoli’s, America’s largest premium Italian quick-service restaurant chain, is off to a running start in 2012 with record same-store sales growth in January. Company units posted a 12.1 percent year-over-year increase, with franchisees reporting a 9.9 percent jump. It was Fazoli’s best January sales growth in its history. This makes for the 19th straight month of sales improvement for franchised restaurants and the 18th… continue reading »
Army Veteran & Family Receive New Home and New Start
Ryland Homes and the Texas Sentinels Foundation teamed up to build a debt-free home for a wounded American veteran and his family, giving them a fresh start to a bright future. Chris and Christine Sanford received the keys to their new home during a dedication ceremony and parade on January 14, 2012. The couple will now build their new life in The Woodlands thanks to the team, including RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, Ryland … continue reading »
RenaissanceRe Reports Net Income of $81.8 Million for the Fourth Quarter of 2011 or $1.58 Per Diluted Common Share; Quarterly Operating Income of $58.0 Million or $1.11 Per Diluted Common Share
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) today reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $81.8 million or $1.58 per diluted common share in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $122.6 million or $2.23, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2010. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $58.0 million or $1.11 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $189.1 million or… continue reading »
Univision Announces Election of David Zaslav and José Bastón Patiño to Board of Directors
Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today announced that David Zaslav, president and CEO of Discovery Communications, and José Bastón Patiño, president of Television and Content for Grupo Televisa, S.A.B., have been elected to its Board of Directors. “We are pleased to welcome such talented and experienced media executives as David and José to Univision’s Board of Directors. David’s years… continue reading »
California Catholic Conference Statement on Court Ruling against Proposition 8
Bishop Gerald E. Wilkerson, president of the California Catholic Conference and head of the San Fernando Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, issued the following statement today in reaction to a federal court ruling rejecting Proposition 8, the voter-approved initiative that defines marriage solely in terms of one man and one woman. The California Catholic Conference is the public policy office of the Catholic Bishops of California. … continue reading »
The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings
The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased 18% to $0.80 from $0.68 in the prior-year quarter. “We’re off to a good start in this fiscal year executing on our ongoing strategy, deriving greater value from our brands – Disney, Pixar, Marvel, ESPN and ABC – in the U.S. and around the globe,” said Disney President and CEO Robert… continue reading »
NIKE, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership to Scale Waterless Dyeing Technology
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with DyeCoo Textile Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based company that has developed and built the first commercially available waterless textile dyeing machines. By using recycled carbon dioxide, DyeCoo’s technology eliminates the use of water in the textile dyeing process. The name “DyeCoo” was inspired by the process of “dyeing” with “CO2.” The partnership is… continue reading »
USANA Health Sciences Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Financial Results
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: USNA) today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. Financial Performance Net sales in the fourth quarter of 2011 increased by 6.1% to $145.9 million, compared with $137.5 million in the prior year period. This net sales growth was driven by the Company’s Asia Pacific region and was partially offset by a continued decline in net sales… continue reading »
Avid Announces Results for Fourth Quarter 2011
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today reported revenues of $185.3 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2011, compared to $195.3 million for the same period in 2010. The GAAP net income for the fourth quarter was $1.2 million or $0.03 per share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $571,000 or $0.01 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2010. The GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2011 and GAAP net loss for 2010 included… continue reading »
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