News
Countries recently in the news
News related quotes
Pensacola News Journal | PNJ.com:
“It's a precaution ... We wanted to make sure the family was taken care of.”
“Does anyone know why they are even changing it from Eastern Primary? That makes the most sense being part of a complex - Eastern Primary and Elementary. And why would we use a name like Deer Grove that represents deer that stayed even though we took away their habitat due to the construction of the school? Isn't that a bit kooky?”
“You could see that with Chelsea when Jose was manager. There was massive confidence, probably still is. He's a very confident man, prepares well. He knows every single thing about the other team.”
“When Mr Miyamoto goes to Mr Iwata and says, 'I have this great idea and I can't do it on the Wii,' that's when there will be a next generation console. What that includes we'll see. I think Mr Miyamoto himself has said that he is very interested in a high-definition experience, but to be 120 percent crystal clear, HD by itself in our view is not enough to go for a new console past the Wii.”
“A significant minority of HNSCC's occur in patients without a history of tobacco or alcohol abuse ... Data indicates that HPV presence is associated with an increased risk of oropharynx cancer independent of tobacco or alcohol use.”
Cereplast Announces Stock Symbol Change
Cereplast, Inc. (CERPD) (“Cereplast” or the “Company”) a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced today that the 1-for-40 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock announced on January 8 has been approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA has issued a new ticker symbol to Cereplast. Effective at the open of the market on Monday, March 15, 2010, the Company’s new stock… continue reading »
iStockphoto Launches User-Directed Donation Platform with Canadian Start-up Benevity, Pledging up to $500,000 in Corporate Matching
iStockphoto has partnered with fellow Calgary-based company, Benevity Social Ventures, Inc. (www.benevity.org) on a phased program to enable iStock clients, contributors and employees to easily make microdonations to the charities of their choice from within the iStockphoto.com site. This innovative philanthropic initiative will be implemented in several phases over the coming months, beginning with iStock making a charitable donation… continue reading »
SMART Papers Launches New Knightkote 50—The Highest Amount of Post-Consumer Waste Fiber in a Full Line of Premium Coated Printing Papers
U.S. papermaker SMART Papers today launched its new Knightkote® 50 brand, a complete line of premium coated printing papers featuring the highest amount of post-consumer waste (PCW) fiber and recycled content, exceptional full color print fidelity, and unmatched performance in high-speed printing and converting equipment. Knightkote 50 is an FSC-certified, premium matte coated line targeting all companies, nonprofits and other organizations… continue reading »
Garmin Licenses Intermap’s High Quality 3D Terrain Models
Intermap Technologies, a worldwide 3D digital mapping and geospatial solutions company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Garmin Ltd., a global leader in satellite navigation. Under the terms of the three-year agreement, Intermap will furnish accurate 3D elevation data for the United States and Western Europe derived from its NEXTMap countrywide digital map database. Initial Garmin products utilizing NEXTMap data are expected to reach… continue reading »
Local Leaders in Community to Participate in 2010 Census
The Santa Cruz County Complete Count Committee, elected officials, community leaders, and Latino organizations will urge the community to participate and be counted in the 2010 Census. The press conference will occur as households across the country begin to receive their 2010 Census Questionnaire via U.S. mail. WHAT: … continue reading »
Samsung Mobile Announces the Upcoming Availability of the Samsung Strive™ and Samsung Sunburst™
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 , the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.2, today announced the availability of the Samsung Sunburst™, a full touch screen phone with a range of customizable widgets and the Samsung Strive™, a stylish vertical slider with a full QWERTY keyboard. Both devices will be available beginning March 21 at AT&T stores nationwide. Samsung Sunburst The Sunburst is a 3.0” full… continue reading »
Steel Partners Releases Presentation Explaining Failures of Sapporo’s Current Board
Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund (Offshore), L.P. (“Steel Partners”) today announced that it has released a presentation in response to the claims made by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sapporo Holdings Limited (TSE: 2501) (“Sapporo” or the “Company”) on March 5, 2010. The Steel Partners presentation (the “Shareholder Presentation”), released on March 12, 2010, further supports the assertion that Sapporo’s current Board has a… continue reading »
Shiseido Successfully Completes Acquisition of Bare Escentuals
Shiseido Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section: 4911) (“Shiseido”), the Japan-based leading global cosmetics company, announced today the successful completion of the subsequent offering period offered by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Blush Acquisition Corporation (Head Office: Delaware, USA; hereafter, “Purchaser”) for the remaining shares of common stock of Bare Escentuals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BARE) (“Bare Escentuals”) following a tender… continue reading »
Princess Tiana Officially Joins the Disney Princess Royal Court at Star-Studded Crowning Event in New York City
She sang “Almost There” in the hit holiday film The Princess and the Frog – but today, Princess Tiana has officially arrived – and she’s here to stay. At a star-studded event highlighted by a rare gathering of all eight Disney Princess characters, Princess Tiana was warmly and regally welcomed as the ninth member of the beloved Disney Princess Royal Court today during a magical crowning ceremony at the historic New York Palace in Manhattan. … continue reading »
Moelis & Company Announces Key Senior Hires in Australia
Moelis & Company, the New York-based investment bank, today announced Andrew Pridham will join the firm as Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for Australia. Mr. Pridham was most recently Executive Chairman of Investment Banking at JPMorgan Australia. Additionally, John Steinthal will join the firm as Managing Director and Head of Equities for Australia. Mr. Steinthal was most recently a co-founder and principal of Edward Baillie… continue reading »
Interval International Welcomes Pacifico Diamante Private Residence Club in Acapulco to Its Global Resort Network
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced that Pacifico Diamante Private Residence Club in Acapulco has joined its exchange network. The property will feature 200 three- and four-bedroom fractional units being built in five phases during the next several years. They have been designed with a sophisticated contemporary décor… continue reading »
Interval International Signs Emirates Vacation Club
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), has announced the affiliation of Emirates Vacation Club, a private residence club in the heart of Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Emirates Vacation Club’s first phase consists of 32 luxury units located within the 48-story Emirates Grand Hotel. Already a… continue reading »
Local Leaders & Students Urge Community to Participate in 2010 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau, elected officials, and students will urge the community to participate and be counted in the 2010 Census. The press conference will occur as households across the country begin to receive their 2010 Census Questionnaire via U.S. mail. WHAT: … continue reading »
Radio Disney and Nintendo Team Up to Offer Oceans of Fun at Dallas Zoo
Nintendo: WHAT: Radio Disney and Nintendo are giving Dallas-area residents a chance to go to the beach without leaving town! To help launch the newest game for the Wii™ console, Endless Ocean™: Blue World,… continue reading »
Calbi Foods, LLC Appoints Brand President
Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos, the high growth five unit Los Angeles based Korean taco truck chain, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coleen Craig as President. A 20 year industry veteran, Ms. Craig brings extensive business development, sales, marketing, customer relations, food manufacturing and quality assurance experience to the Calbi brand. Additionally, Ms. Craig is founder of the So Cal Mobile Food Vendors Association, a … continue reading »
©2009 Business Wire. All of the news releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws, treaties and conventions. Information contained in the releases is furnished by Business Wire's members, who warrant that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. All reproduction, other than for an individual user's personal reference, is prohibited without prior written permission.