GLG Life Tech Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results Nov 15, 2008
These consumer products will continue to expand their sales on a global basis through Weider's global network of mainstream multi-national distributors and retailers. CDN $38. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed Nov 15, 2008
Current law requires the drug industry to use a paper-based tracking system, but with distributors and retailers balking at the cost and the logistics, it has never been enforced. The FDA s new report endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the American Medical Assn., the National Assn. of Boards of Pharmacy and other industry groups indicated that the agency intends to further delay implementation of the paper-pedigree requirement until December 2006. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry)
A documentary about the Obama campaign is drawing wide interest Nov 15, 2008
A documentary, more than two years in the making, about President-elect Barack Obama's campaign is gathering significant interest from international distributors just days after being picked up in the United States by HBO. A team of directors and editors backed by the actor Edward Norton is furiously editing the untitled project. Given the historic nature of Obama's victory and worldwide interest in the presidential race, the film is drawing attention from the BBC and other foreign broadcasters. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Ag Growth Announces Q3 2008 Results and Distributions Nov 14, 2008
Ag Growth's sales, marketing, and distribution system is comprised of approximately 1,400 dealers and distributors that distribute product in 48 states, nine provinces, and overseas ... Ag Growth typically does not enter into written agreements with its dealers, distributors or suppliers. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Crackdown cans spam – for now Nov 14, 2008
If the spammers are the equivalent of narcotics producers and distributors, McColo was only a pusher or middleman; and while law-enforcement officials in the United States may eventually press charges against McColo, it is more difficult for authorities to shut down spam producers. It is likely that the spammers using McColo's gateway will simply look for another Web-hosting company in a region of the world where cybercrime laws are more lax, such as Eastern Europe or Africa. (Globe and Mail)
Businesses adapt to economy Nov 14, 2008
Bob Hisrich, global entrepreneurship professor at the in Glendale, said businesses sometimes misstep during times of turmoil by not keeping customers, distributors and workers informed of possible changes, by cutting advertising and training programs, and by being too slow to implement changes. Hisrich said companies in the middle of a transition, or those facing specific challenges, sometimes fail to accept helpful input from customers. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Stitching up her own business Nov 14, 2008
For a full list of retail and online distributors, see www. kidzsack. (Georgetown Record, MA)
20th Century Fox's The Day The Earth Stood Still Lets the World Decide Who/What Will be Saved When the Earth Stands Still Nov 14, 2008
One of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Fox Filmed Entertainment produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox Atomic, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China Bio-Immunity Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Nov 13, 2008
DALIAN, China, Nov. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Bio-Immunity Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: "CHHB") (China Bio-Immunity" or "the Company"), today announced that it plans to release third quarter 2008 financial results on November 14, 2008, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on November 17, 2008, the following business day. Details of the call: The Company will hold a conference call at 9:00 AM ET on November 17, 2008 to discuss its fiscal third quarter 2008... (PR Newswire)
Giant Interactive Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 13, 2008
Giant has built a nationwide distribution network to sell the prepaid game cards and game points required to play its games, which as of September 30, 2008 consisted of over 270 distributors, and reached over 116,500 retail outlets, including internet cafes, software stores, supermarkets, bookstores, newspaper stands, and convenience stores located throughout China ... GIANT INTERACTIVE GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS Audited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited December 31 June 30... (PR Newswire)
Spam sees big nosedive as rogue ISP McColo knocked offline Nov 13, 2008
The company's elite clientele included distributors of child pornography, commercial websites to allow purchase and delivery of the same, plus the usual group of thieves, fraudsters, and generally bad people. Any discussion of these sorts of takedown efforts inevitably becomes a debate on whether or not shutting down any one attacker (or organization) actually matters. (Ars Technica)
AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak Nov 13, 2008
Those who spent much of yesterday frantically trying not to use the so-called "revolutionary new way for Instant Messenger users to instantaneously share entertaining content" will be happy to know America Online is considering 00004000 taking legal action against the distributors of the program. Representatives for BuddyLinks, a sneaky program that turned unwary AOL Instant Messenger service users into instant spammers Wednesday, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
ImaRx Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter Ended 2008 Financial Results Nov 13, 2008
The decrease is primarily attributable to decreased inventory levels available at the wholesale distributors. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased to $5. (Primezone Releases)
National Semi slashes revenue outlook, plans job cuts Nov 13, 2008
National Semiconductor blamed lower-than-expected sales to mobile phone customers, which brought about a third of its first quarter sales, and lower shipments to distributors for customers across a broad range of industries and markets. "The global business environment has deteriorated significantly since the beginning of the quarter. New order rates are currently running at a level significantly below what the company saw in the first quarter," it said in a statement. (EETimes)
Canwest Streamlines Operations Nov 13, 2008
In these uncertain economic conditions we remain focused on strengthening our balance sheet, protecting and exacting better performance from our core assets and investing in growth media that responds to the evolving habits and expectations of consumers, advertisers and distributors, Mr. Asper said. While we anticipate that advertising revenues will be negatively affected by the current economic slowdown, Canwests diversified revenue base and strong fiscal management will see it though... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Revised: Sonic Solutions Reports Financial Results for Second Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 Nov 13, 2008
-- loss of significant customers, major distributors or key suppliers. -- risks related to acquisitions and the integration of acquired business, assets, personnel and systems. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Electronic Game Card Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Nov 12, 2008
EGMI develops sales and marketing relationships with agents and distributors globally and currently has agents and distributors in North America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, South Africa Australia, New Zealand and Japan. For further information please visit February 2008, Electronic GameCard(TM) received Gaming Laboratory International approval for security and product robustness. (PR Newswire)
Penn Brewing CEO wants his brand to be 'Pittsburgh's beer' Nov 12, 2008
After convening with many of the brewery s distributors, Caric s first big decision is to redesign the packaging for Penn s brands, updating its look and logo, as well as redesigning its 24-bottle cases into a two twelve-pack configuration to cater better to sales in grocery stores and convenience marts in other states. He has hired North Side-based Smith Brothers to undergo a full packaging redesign for Penn s brands, including its main flagships, Penn Pilsner and Penn Dark, with the... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Nyko Wing Classic Contro... Nov 12, 2008
The company has distribution through major U.S. and Canadian retailers, along with distributors worldwide. Founded in 1995, Nyko is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. (IGN Gear)
Dell Squashes Music Player Rumors Nov 12, 2008
"As we said a few months ago, our strategy focuses on content offerings and delivery platforms that mix Zing software, and pre-configured media bundles across all of our devices, including licensing agreements with entertainment distributors," said the post. "It has never been about a music player.". (CRN)
Does ImaSight have the right vision? Nov 12, 2008
Marketing: ImaSight markets their technology through independent distributors because that's the way X-ray equipment in the veterinary and chiropractic markets has been traditionally sold. It also tends to be the same distributors who sell to both veterinarians and chiropractors ... So ImaSight selected various distributors to carry their product and bring it to the clients rather than direct sales because those distributors already have the trust of the potential clients and can also service... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bell Microproducts Creates New North American Security Division Nov 12, 2008
Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts Inc. (Other OTC: - ), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, today announced the creation of a security division in North America ... Additionally, the market is seeing a convergence of storage and security suppliers, making it only natural that Bell Microproducts, one of the largest storage distributors in the world, would expand its commitment to include security solutions as well ... An... (Primezone Releases)
A start-up? Don't wind me up Nov 12, 2008
One of the key reasons for new players finding a level playing field is that the end, consumers or distributors, stockists or alliance partners are often more open to change given their own financial performance. This provides opportunities for meetings, contracts and growth that was not possible during the more successful times. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Georgia Baptists take aim at women-led churches Nov 12, 2008
Church conference leaders also could turn down gifts from questionable sources, such as alcohol distributors. Pennington-Russell was out of town and did not attend the convention. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Spansion(R) Presents at electronica 2008 in Munich, Germany Nov 11, 2008
Products from the following industrial sectors will be on display: electronic engineering, electronics, distributors, telecommunication, engineering, etc. The product range includes microchip products, boards/subsystems, discrete semiconductor components, electro-mechanical components, etc. (PR Newswire)
Adaptec Introduces New Unified Serial(TM) Host Bus Adapters Offering Massive Scalability for a Wide Range of Storage Environments Nov 11, 2008
"These fast I/O products will fit nicely with our tape drives to ensure that our customers get the value and performance they need." Series 1 Pricing ability The Adaptec 1405 Kit (US$190), the Adaptec 1405 Single (US$160), and the Adaptec 1045 Single (US$190) begin shipping in mid-November and will be generally available through worldwide distributors and resellers by Nov. 28, 2008. For more information about the Series 1 family, visit. (PR Newswire)
Africa: Telecoms Firm Pursues Pan-African Goals Nov 11, 2008
It works through an agency in Botswana and has distributors in 26 countries, offering internet services to corporate customers -- in line with Telkom's sharpening focus on corporate clients rather than consumers. Firming up the details of the Vodacom sale last week, September said Telkom would reinvent itself by "seeking to be Africa's leading fixed and mobile provider". (allAfrica.com)
Leagues shouldn't let networks pull switch Nov 11, 2008
As suppliers and distributors, networks and leagues need each other. But, only to a point: If Disney were, say, having problems with its prime-time entertainment ratings or, say, business at its Paris theme park will NASCAR help out. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bolivian Gas Crackdown May Spur Inflation in Brazil, Argentina Nov 11, 2008
In addition to Bolivia's obligation to negotiate prices, Petrobras and Brazilian gas distributors have contracts with major consumers that set out clear pricing rules that Petrobras won't break even if it faces losses in Bolivia, Sauer said. When I joined Petrobras we were paying for 24 million cubic meters of gas a day but only able to sell 12 million cubic meters in Brazil,'' Gabrielli said at the press conference yesterday. (Yahoo News -- Argentina)
For Africa, 'energy from dirt' Nov 11, 2008
Eventually, Lebone wants to create a new business model for energy distribution in Africa, helping to funnel fuel cells and other technologies tested in Africa to distributors there, rather than reducing developed technologies to meet African needs. "If you work within those constraints, you can create something that works in the developed and developing world," Van Vuuren said. (International Herald Tribune)
Urea tanks on diesel trucks -- that's the law in the United States starting in 2010 Nov 11, 2008
Stakeholders include representatives of almost 200 organizations including diesel vehicle manufacturers, current and potential DEF producers, fuel and equipment distributors and retailers, as well as the U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, according to an Aug. 11 SCR Stakeholders news release. Part of the work of the SCR Stakeholders Group involves development of a Web site locator for DEF similar to that used for AdBlue in Europe. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Local organic food moves to hospitals Nov 11, 2008
"Ron Hall, the Mercy Hospital chef, said the patients always come first when preparing food, and Mercy procures the majority of its food from U.S. Food Service. Contrary to some medical food professionals, Hall said he thinks organic food can benefit hospital patients by adding needed healthy supplements to their diets.Though the farmers' market has been a success at Maring's hospital, only a small portion of the food served at the hospital is actually organic, Maring said.But Maring said he and... (Daily Iowan, IA)
Telkom buys MWEB Africa Nov 11, 2008
The MWEB Africa group is headquartered in Mauritius with operations in Namibia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe, an agency arrangement in Botswana and distributors in 26 Sub-Saharan African countries. The successful conclusion of the agreements being entered into is subject to conditions precedent, including regulatory approvals being obtained in certain African jurisdictions. (iAfrica.com)
Pirates, ahoy ! Nov 11, 2008
He said the record companies could drive the business any way they wanted in the past because they had no competitors and had struck deals with music stores and distributors. They basically had control of all the distribution channels but the Internet came and changed all that, they insisted on sticking to the same business model, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
QLogic Announces Approval of New Stock Repurchase Program for $300 Million Nov 11, 2008
The company advises readers that these potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: potential fluctuations in operating results; gross margins that may vary over time; revenues may be affected by changes in IT spending levels; the stock price of the company may be volatile; the company's dependence on the storage area network market; potential adverse effects of server virtualization technology on the company's business; potential adverse effects of increased market... (Primezone Releases)
Reed's Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Nov 11, 2008
The increase in sales was also attributable to additional sales from newly introduced mainstream distributors and increased sales from existing natural food distributors and retailers ... The increase in sales was also attributable to additional sales from newly introduced mainstream distributors and increased sales from existing natural food distributors and retailers ... Decrease general and administrative expenses on an absolute basis as compared to 2007 * Target additional regional... (Primezone Releases)
TransAct Technologies to Demonstrate Leading Banking Printers At BAI Retail Delivery Conference and Expo Nov 11, 2008
TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. (Primezone Releases)
Analog suffers as Fairchild cuts Q4 Nov 11, 2008
In recent weeks, it has become increasingly clear that Asian distributors are depleting chip inventories below sustainable levels in order to hoard cash as many Asian banks are not actively lending right now,'' he said. This inventory-to-cash conversion process makes December-quarter visibility poor and revenue guidance weak. (EETimes)
Chromeo to Join Vampire Weekend on Stage for First-Ever Live Performance Together at 2008 'mtvU Woodie Awards' Nov 11, 2008
Broadcast to more than 750 college campuses and via top cable distributors in 700 college communities nationwide, mtvU reaches upwards of 9 million U.S. college students -- making it the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the United States, as well as on cable systems from Charter Communications, Verizon... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Focus Media Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 11, 2008
As of September 30, 2008, the total installed base of LCD displays and digital frames in our commercial location network was 120,131 nationwide, including 114,300 displays through our directly owned networks, and 5,831 displays through our regional distributors. The total number of displays installed in our in-store network including CGEN was 56,614 as of September 30, 2008, decreasing slightly from 58,493 as of June 30, 2008 due to our continuing effort to optimize the combined in-store network... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Odyssey Marine Exploration Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 11, 2008
"We are very happy with our results so far this year. We have had some significant operational challenges during the third quarter, but we have seen our offshore team step up in a big way that has yielded some really promising results. During this season, we located and tentatively identified at least one of our targeted high-value shipwrecks. We also mapped a huge new area of seabed and filed admiralty arrests on four separate sites. The JWM Production crew has followed our teams offshore and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U.S. Sept machine tool demand up from Aug, off from year ago Nov 11, 2008
03 million in August, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and the Association for Manufacturing Technology said in a joint report ... The machine tools report is generally based on a survey of about 200 manufacturers, distributors and importers of machine tools that represent 76 percent of the machine tool market. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Partnership scheme boost for INS Bioscience Nov 11, 2008
He pointed out that most of its agents and distributors would attend the forum and they would have the opportunity to expand their business networks through the networking session. The forum is co-organised by Hewo Sdn Bhd and Hopematic Sdn Bhd, while Easy Pha-max Marketing is the sponsor. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Headset takes calls from real world, too Nov 10, 2008
No word yet on local distributors. The Swift will set you back about $11,000, installed. (Boston Globe)
Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM Nov 10, 2008
"While many who have installed it are describing the game as a virus, the truth is that by neglecting to read the terms of service included with the game, they have given the program's distributors permission to take over their computers," said Matty Janko, a systems administrator whose 23-computer network was invaded by the game Wednesday. Before the game loads, users are presented with a terms-of-service document that, among other things, allows the PSD Tools Instant Messenger Client to... (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Golmaal Returns brings cheer at box office Nov 10, 2008
Exhibitors and distributors are thrilled with the film's response all over India. Reacting to the success of the film, Rohit Shetty said that the box office response to 'Golmaal Returns' is much bigger in comparison to the original film. (TopNews)
In food crisis, Mexican valley offers lessons Nov 9, 2008
What Borlaug did here comes to life along a road, Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Street, that stretches through this proud farming city, passing food-laden supermarkets, silos, fertilizer distributors, seed companies and agricultural research stations, before giving way to vast wheat fields. The crop scientist arrived in the Yaqui Valley in 1945 as part of a joint initiative of the Mexican government and the Rockefeller Foundation to help a wheat crop devastated by stem rust, a rust-colored fungus. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
HP aims at improving of SMBs Nov 8, 2008
While there are 50 distributors, 3,500 final tier partners selling storage products and solutions in the region; there are 20,000 channel partner sales representatives trained on the products and solutions, HP official said. The overall storage market is expected to grow 6% with a total revenue of $7. (India Times)
Samsung overtakes Motorola in U.S. market Nov 8, 2008
"Attractive bundling schemes from operators, healthy subsidies and aggressive pre-stocking by distributors ahead of the holiday season helped to lift volumes," said Neil Mawston, director at Strategy Analytics. Samsung and another South Korean manufacturer, LG Electronics, both won more of the market, controlling 22. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Judge bars executive from working at Apple Nov 8, 2008
Wholesale inventories held by distributors fell in September as companies cut stockpiles in the face of the economic slowdown. The Commerce Department said inventories fell by 0. (Los Angeles Times)
Toba Industries Ltd. Announces Completion of the $1,283,002 Million Financing and Reverse Takeover of Beijing Marvel Nov 8, 2008
Robust management and an exclusive national distribution network of 80 distributors, has made Beijing Marvel the number one brand in China with its portfolio of wipe products now sold in over 20,000 outlets including Wal-Mart and Carrefour's stores across China ... The goal of the Company is to become one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fast moving consumer goods in China. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed Nov 8, 2008
Current law requires the drug industry to use a paper-based tracking system, but with distributors and retailers balking at the cost and the logistics, it has never been enforced. The FDA s new report endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the American Medical Assn., the National Assn. of Boards of Pharmacy and other industry groups indicated that the agency intends to further delay implementation of the paper-pedigree requirement until December 2006. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry)
Downloading guru seeks ruling on legality Nov 7, 2008
function showMenu(id) { var element = document. getElementById(id); if (element. (CTV.ca)
Call for national planning controls Nov 7, 2008
It also warned that electricity generators and distributors had a high degree of vulnerability to a changing climate. The academy's technical director, Vaughan Beck, said Australia would face higher bills from climate change unless it started moving towards national planning controls. (The Australian)
Are things too steamy on the prairie for Finns? Nov 7, 2008
Distributors who forgo this can only sell their shows with a sticker saying "Banned for under-18s.". "Long series can get quite expensive to check," said Matti Paloheimo, Director at the Finnish Board of Film Classification. (Globe and Mail)
Sponsorships offer toehold for growth Nov 7, 2008
Dozens of local and national companies sponsored the exhibition, including Avnet Inc., one of the world's largest computer-component distributors. But the Phoenix-based company wasn't just looking for a way to promote its name on some banners. (AZCentral -- Business)
'Miami Herald' Deploys Syncronex Billing Module Nov 7, 2008
to its retailers, changing its single-copy operations and relationships with distributors ... With the introduction of the billing module and the ability to upload draw and return information directly into the circulation system, distributors need not collect a bill from each store and manage invoicing ... "Distributors no longer have to be responsible for the buy and sell process, and shift into becoming pure delivery agents. This increases accountability for and control over our single copy... (MediaWeek.com)
Fourth Installment of Charity Campaign Features Entire Celebrity Family Nov 7, 2008
SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, as well as in over 100 countries and territories through the Company's global network of distributors and subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, and across Europe, along with a joint venture in China. Please visit or call the Company's information line at 877-INFO-SKX.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
RHI Entertainment Announces Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 Nov 7, 2008
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the termination, non-renewal or renegotiation on materially adverse terms of our contracts with our significant customers and distributors, receipt of payment for license fees from our customers and distributors, the ability to attract new customers, penetrate new markets and distribution channels and react to changing consumer demands, the ability to achieve the strategic and financial objectives for our entry into or expansion of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Accentuate aims to bring chemical sales up to speed Nov 7, 2008
"This will be accompanied by a market-related price, but backed by excellent quality and service. "We want to also expand and improve our production capacity by investing into new technology [and] at the very same time reduce costs by tightening the belt to avoid unnecessary expenses," Platt said. The firm, which closed an R11 million deal to acquire Wooden Interior Floors last month, said it would embark on an aggressive marketing campaign and would broaden distribution by setting up provincial... (Business Report, South Africa)
Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium Declared 'Official Product' of International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009 Nov 6, 2008
Celestron sells and markets its products worldwide through a variety of specialty retail outlets and international distributors. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities, in Torrance, CA. For more information about Celestron please visit. (PR Newswire)
Cisco Drops After Chambers Sees First Sales Decline in 5 Years Nov 6, 2008
Chambers is relying on his Cisco Capital unit to lend to customers and distributors. The company got about 11 percent of 2008 revenue from emerging markets, excluding China and India. (Bloomberg)
Xelr8 Holdings sales, loss grows Nov 6, 2008
The company sells its products through network marketing and independent distributors. Denver Broncos football head coach Mike Shanahan is one of several high-profile endorsers of Xelr8 in professional athletics. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Thinking positively: Amsys Innovative Solutions Nov 6, 2008
Sponsored by his uncle, Aslam Kapadia, who also had immigrated to Houston from India and started a business called Tristar Fuel Distributors, Parekh quickly set about looking for computer-related work. I came here for financial reasons and to make as much money as possible, he says. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
BlackBerry Bold: Just a Name Nov 6, 2008
The election of Barack Obama is being exploited by malware distributors ... The election of Barack Obama is being exploited by malware distributors. (PC World)