http://www.marketwire.com Market Wire - Full Feed Copyright 2006 Market Wire, Inc. All Rights Reserved. cs@marketwire.com 10 en-us http://www.marketwire.com/IMAGES/marketwire.gif http://www.marketwire.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:22:00 GMT VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) ATW Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE: ATW), ("ATW" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, ATW Gold Corp. Australia PTY Ltd. ("ATW Australia") has entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with Mutiny Gold Ltd. ("Mutiny") whereby Mutiny may earn an interest in ATW Australia's Gullewa Gold Project in Western Australia (the "Gullewa Project"). http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643370&tsource=3 Manufacturing and Production ATW Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:20:00 GMT IRVINE, CA (MARKET WIRE) In an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America's Presentation Products Division announced its Mitsubishi Owners' Circle, a portal site where qualified buyers and sellers can connect to trade and /or upgrade their Mitsubishi video wall products. In just a few minutes, users can search for specific product parts or create listings to sell pre-owned cubes efficiently and cost-effectively. With this service, Mitsubishi offers its existing customer base, as well as new users, a connection to people who already know Mitsubishi's quality and reliability and want http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643349&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Aerospace and Defense Energy and Utilities Manufacturing and Production Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:20:00 GMT ALEXANDRIA, VA (MARKET WIRE) Pregnancy is a time of wonder and amazement -- and for women with pre-existing diabetes, it is also a time for very extremely careful (and sometimes baffling) disease management. How do you plan for this? What risks are involved? What can you expect? The August issue of Diabetes Forecast, the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, features articles about pregnancy with pre-existing diabetes to help you. With good care and planning, says Diabetes Forecast, women with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes can have safe pregnancies -- and healthy babies. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643350&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Medical and Healthcare Professional Services Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:18:00 GMT CALGARY, ALBERTA (MARKET WIRE) Ranger Energy Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: RGG.H) and Blackhawk Resource Corp. (TSX VENTURE: BLR) ("Ranger" and "Blackhawk" or collectively the "Corporations") are pleased to report they have signed a non-binding letter of intent, dated July 19, 2010 to amalgamate the two companies, pursuant to a plan of arrangement, into a new company ("Newco") focused on oil prospects in both the Viking and Sparky formations in Alberta. The combined entity, with the property acquisition outlined below, will hold over 38 sections of land at predominantly 100% working interests http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643366&tsource=3 Energy and Utilities RGG.H BLR Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:17:00 GMT HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) GeoMet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMET) announced today that it will issue its second quarter 2010 results of operations before the market opens on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, and will host its quarterly conference call that morning at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. To participate in the call, dial 888-690-2874 and reference GeoMet conference ID 6233604. The call will also be broadcast from the Company's website at www.geometinc.com. The press release will also be available on the website. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=641696&tsource=3 Energy and Utilities GMET Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:16:00 GMT HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) GeoMet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMET) (the "Company") announced that the proposals submitted to a vote of its stockholders at the Special Meeting held today relating to its proposed rights offering and the investment agreement with Sherwood Energy, LLC were overwhelmingly approved. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=642130&tsource=3 Energy and Utilities GMET Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Prime Restaurants Inc. (TSX: EAT) announced today that it will issue its results for the quarter ended July 4, 2010 on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 11, 2010. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643364&tsource=3 Food and Beverage EAT Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:13:00 GMT FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (MARKET WIRE) Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (NASDAQ: OBCI) reported today that net sales for the 2nd quarter 2010, were up approximately 29% to approximately $7,360,000 compared to $5,715,000 for the comparative quarter of 2009, an increase of $1,644,500. For the six months ended June 30th, 2010, net sales were approximately $12,558,000 compared to net sales of $9,825,000 for the comparative 2009 period, an increase of $2,732,000 or 28%. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643327&tsource=3 Automotive Aerospace and Defense OBCI Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:11:00 GMT ROCKVILLE, MD (MARKET WIRE) MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of IDATE's new report, "Smart Grid - The hype beyond smart meters," to their collection of Electricity Transmission & Smart Grids market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?ProductID=2729137. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=641672&tsource=3 Financial Services Government Professional Services Electronics and Semiconductors Energy and Utilities Media and Entertainment Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:08:00 GMT WEST PALM BEACH, FL (MARKET WIRE) Take a break and escape the normal routine for some exciting entertainment or shopping fun with affordable hotel deals in West Palm Beach designed to provide accommodations to fit the needs of those traveling to this popular entertainment and shopping mecca. Guests can create great getaways with special hotel packages offered by the West Palm Beach Marriott, where fine accommodations and unsurpassed service go hand in hand to provide guests with a relaxing hotel experience. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643330&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Retail Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:06:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) RCN (NASDAQ: RCNI), a local provider of all-digital television, high speed Internet and voice services, has been commended for the 11th consecutive year by the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC)for the excellent level of service provided to customers in 2009. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643336&tsource=3 Government Telecom RCNI Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:05:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Calloway REIT (TSX: CWT.UN) announced that it will issue its financial results for the three months ending June 30, 2010 on Wednesday August 4, 2010. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643362&tsource=3 Real Estate and Construction CWT.UN Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:01:00 GMT CONCORD, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Futuremed Healthcare Income Fund (TSX: FMD.UN) today announced the monthly cash distribution for July 2010 has been set at $0.0771 per unit, or $0.925 per unit on an annualized basis. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643359&tsource=3 Financial Services FMD.UN Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:01:00 GMT ORLANDO, FL (MARKET WIRE) Social and business event planners, corporate business managers and anyone else who manages the booking of social and business events will find an incentive-based program at the Orlando Airport Marriott that will help them keep their clients "connected" and focused on getting the job done. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643326&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Retail Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) This month, coming to a Semichem store near you is the incredible tanning treatment making serious waves out west, offering flawless fake tan for you all year round. It's Tantastic! Having already caused a huge buzz in Northern Ireland with its flawless results and easy to apply range of products, Tantastic will soon be on Semichem's shelves providing you with a chance to try the best tanning product on the market today. Semichem is overjoyed to be the one bringing you this great product in its own typically affordable style. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643357&tsource=3 Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT SUNNYVALE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative (MBC) has deployed Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) for a federally-funded broadband stimulus network in southern Virginia to deliver the speed, flexibility, and cost-effective scalable bandwidth of an Infinera network to schools in southern Virginia. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643126&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors INFN Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) Three-time world champ and known as one of the most influential surfers of all time and renowned musician, Tom Curren is set to perform his soulful music for the attendees of the Third Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Pipeline to a Cure gala, which will raise funds to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis. The gala's honorary co-chairs are legendary watermen Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama who have served in this capacity since the inaugural event in 2008, and the event will be Saturday, July 31st at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643097&tsource=3 Medical and Healthcare Sports Media and Entertainment Lifestyle and Leisure Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT FORT COLLINS, CO (MARKET WIRE) Apple® enthusiasts can now take their new iPhone® 4 from the retail box to an OtterBox™ as the Colorado case manufacturing company unveils its Defender Series™ case. Impact Series™ and Commuter Series™ cases are coming soon. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=642942&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Retail Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT SUNNYVALE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative (MBC) has deployed Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) for a federally-funded broadband stimulus network in southern Virginia to deliver the speed, flexibility, and cost-effective scalable bandwidth of an Infinera network to schools in southern Virginia. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=642834&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Electronics and Semiconductors INFN Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) BrightScope (www.brightscope.com), the leading independent provider of retirement plan ratings, today announced the Top 10 Denver area-based companies with the highest ranked 401k plans containing more than $100 million in assets. BrightScope obtains an increasing amount of its data directly from plan sponsors and record keepers, and augments these primary sources with data from publicly available sources such as the Department of Labor and the Securities and Exchange Commission. By analyzing and interpreting this data, BrightScope provides unprecedented transparency into the 401k industry. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643044&tsource=3 Financial Services Professional Services Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (MARKET WIRE) Cherwell Software, Inc. ("Cherwell"), the developer of Cherwell Service Management™, today announced that its company was named "Vendor Partner" at the Campus 2010 Technology Tradeshow. Cherwell's customer, Western Carolina University ("Western Carolina"), received the Campus 2010 Technology Tradeshow Innovator of the Year Award. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643106&tsource=3 Computers and Software Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Editors note: There is a photo included with this Press Release. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643358&tsource=3 Telecom Food and Beverage Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:58:00 GMT LIHUE, KAUAI, HI (MARKET WIRE) Following a nine month, $50 million renovation that touched all hotel areas, the new Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach was reintroduced today with a special ceremony including a traditional Hawaiian blessing, hula dancers and musicians. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643321&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Retail Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:53:00 GMT ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) M2SYS Technology, a global biometrics research and development firm, announced today the release of its newest innovation -- Hybrid Biometric Platform™. Hybrid Biometric Platform™ is a client/server biometric recognition system that supports fingerprint, finger vein, palm vein, and iris biometrics. After a single integration with Hybrid Biometric Platform™, developers can immediately utilize any of these biometric modalities. This flexibility ensures that customers are never locked into a single biometric technology or biometric device that might not reliably work for all http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643318&tsource=3 Government Computers and Software Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:51:00 GMT NEWARK, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Edge Therapeutics, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on improving the delivery of life-saving medicines to the brain announced today that it has entered into a feasibility agreement with SurModics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRDX), a leading provider of drug delivery and surface modification technologies to the healthcare industry. According to the agreement, SurModics will develop a novel biodegradable, site-specific, sustained-release formulation (NimoGel™, EG-1961) for treatment of delayed complications of ruptured brain aneurysms or traumatic brain injury (TBI). NimoGel, Edge's http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643304&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech SRDX Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:51:00 GMT PISCATAWAY, NJ (MARKET WIRE) The IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (IEEE-ISTO), the premier trusted partner of the global technology community for the development, adoption, and certification of industry standards, announces Unified Testing Initiative (UTI) as the latest high-tech consortia to join its federation. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643331&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Professional Services Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:46:00 GMT DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) China Crescent Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB: CCTR) announced today that the Company has been included in a Webcast presentation discussing the over-the-counter market and the NewMarket Greenfield Partner Program. China Crescent , along with its partners NuMobile, Inc.(OTCBB: NUBL) and Savanna East Africa, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NVAE) (OTCQB: NVAE), are all members of the NewMarket Greenfield program. NewMarket posted an exclusive Webcast yesterday addressing over-the-counter investor feedback and market perception as well as the Greenfield program. In the Webcast, NewMarket Founder and Chairman http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643315&tsource=3 Professional Services CCTR NUBL NVAE Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:46:00 GMT NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Jason Mraz has announced details of his upcoming North American tour. The Atlantic recording artist kicks off on September 11th at Bangor, Maine's Bangor Waterfront and then continues through early October (see itinerary below). For up-to-the-minute ticket on-sale, pre-sale and tour information, please visit www.jasonmraz.com. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643305&tsource=3 Media and Entertainment Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:45:00 GMT HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) Planet Resource Recovery, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PRRY) is pleased to announce they are expecting revenue of over 2 million dollars USD ($2,000,000) over the next 90 to 120 days from its wholly-owned subsidiary Inspar Robotic Technologies Inc. and its new revolutionary robotic lining system for Structural Enhancement. Kent Weisenberg, the CEO of Inspar and the original designer and engineer of the robotics, said, "This is just the start of our revenue stream. Inspar is currently in negotiations with large contractors that are working in New York, Washington, Texas, Puerto Rico, Korea, India and http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643116&tsource=3 Chemicals Energy and Utilities PRRY Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:45:00 GMT EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM (MARKET WIRE) With a disappointing summer of sport behind us and with a whole new set of sporting events soon to kick off around the world, now is the time to adopt iFreeBet's astonishing betting technique which uses Free Bets offered by gambling sites along with a special technique to make you free money! http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643340&tsource=3 Media and Entertainment Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:44:00 GMT MUMBAI, INDIA (MARKET WIRE) GPX Global Systems Inc., a premier provider of carrier neutral collocation facilities within the MENA and South Asian markets has today signed an agreement with Kanakia Spaces, to acquire space in their exceptional new Boomerang complex, to construct GPX's first carrier neutral Tier 4 Internet Data Center in Mumbai. Kanakia Spaces is one of India's leading residential, commercial & retail real estate developers with extensive experience and solid operations in the Indian market. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643323&tsource=3 Computers and Software Professional Services Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:43:00 GMT BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) uTest, the world's largest software testing marketplace, today reported that its community of professional testers and its customer base continued to grow rapidly in the second quarter of 2010. uTest also launched version 3.0 of its software testing platform with a revamped user interface and enhanced tester rating system, unveiled its new usability testing services, and received rave reviews from members of the media and awards organizations. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643306&tsource=3 Computers and Software Telecom Media and Entertainment Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:41:00 GMT TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Byron Capital Markets, a division of Byron Securities Limited, is pleased to announce that it has initiated coverage today on Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp (TSX: YNG) with a Strong Buy rating and a target price of $0.50 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643338&tsource=3 Financial Services Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:40:00 GMT DENVER, CO (MARKET WIRE) CH2M HILL, a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, announces the appointment of Mark Fallon as President of its Nuclear Business Group. He succeeds Mark Spears, who retired in June. In this role Fallon will serve as the senior executive responsible for all nuclear activities within CH2M HILL across the defense and civil nuclear liabilities management, commercial nuclear power and national security markets. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643319&tsource=3 Professional Services Energy and Utilities Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:37:00 GMT HAMMOND, LA (MARKET WIRE) FPB Financial Corp. (PINKSHEETS: FPBF), the holding company for Florida Parishes Bank, announced earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643251&tsource=3 Financial Services FPBF Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:35:00 GMT DOVER, NH (MARKET WIRE) Relyco, a leading provider of value-added business printing solutions, business equipment, and check printing software, today announced that the company is offering a 50 percent off promotional discount on all stock business tax forms, including W2, 1099, envelopes, miscellaneous forms, and more, from now until August 31, 2010. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643300&tsource=3 Financial Services Computers and Software Professional Services Manufacturing and Production Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT WESTBOROUGH, MA (MARKET WIRE) IBC Life Sciences announces extended programming for BioProcess International Conference & Exhibition. BPI features four conference tracks, 11 keynote & plenary presentations, strategic discussion groups, interactive roundtables, and IBC's co-located Formulation Strategies conference. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=642608&tsource=3 Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce a new, in-room dining menu at the Chicago hotel that has been certified organic by Oregon Tilth, an international non-profit research and organic certification organization. A first in the North American hotel industry, the downtown Chicago luxury hotel now provides discerning guests with innovative meal options that utilize the freshest ingredients available, sourced daily from local and sustainable farmers. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=642775&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Food and Beverage Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Intacct, the leader in cloud financial management and accounting applications, today announced that Eye Care for Animals (ECFA) has selected Intacct as its new financial management system. ECFA, a group of veterinary ophthalmology service practices throughout the United States, expects the move to Intacct to improve cash management, streamline financial consolidation and provide management with greater insight into key financial metrics to facilitate improved decision making. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643085&tsource=3 Computers and Software Medical and Healthcare Professional Services Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:29:00 GMT VISALIA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Travel easily with your pet to the beautiful San Joaquin Valley and enjoy great hotel accommodations at the Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center, where pets are welcome and the hotel is pleased to support the Valley Oak SPCA's Animal Shelter/Adoption Center with a portion of every pet fee. Whether traveling to Visalia for business or pleasure, pet owners will find a relaxing atmosphere with first-class hotel accommodations amidst the natural beauty of the Valley at the Visalia Marriott, a distinctive choice among Tulare, CA hotels. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643033&tsource=3 Travel and Hospitality Retail Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:26:00 GMT DALLAS, TX (MARKET WIRE) Parks Associates finds the development of remote online solutions will complement the growing premium tech support industry, including retailers and service providers, by providing improved marketing channels and enhancing automated and live support services. The international research firm forecasts U.S. revenues in consumer-oriented technical support services will approach $5 billion by 2014, with roughly 50% of the revenues coming from remote technical support services. http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=643301&tsource=3 Professional Services