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    EARNINGS WATCH Updates, advisories and surprises  Sep 5, 2008
    He declined to comment specifically on a lawsuit against the company by two Ohio beer distributors, but said that most U.S. players support the streamlining process now underway. Sweden aerospace firm Saab cuts margin, sales view (9:13 AM ET) LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Aerospace firm Saab (: , , ) warned of delays in order intake for major international projects and uncertainties in respect of Swedish defense material spending. (MarketWatch)

    Honda banks on hybrids  Sep 5, 2008
    Honda was also studying whether to bring its premium Acura line - now available only in North America and China - to Russia, where distributors were clamouring for a launch, he said. "There's quite a number of Acura MDX (sport utility vehicles) entering Russia through unofficial routes." A decision would need to be made "very soon", he said, because setting up a sales network takes two to three years in Russia. (India Times)

    HDFC MF overtakes ICICI Pru as second-largest MF in India  Sep 5, 2008
    We have been able to grow our business strongly in the past few months on back of our strong brand, expanding our distribution network and fairly consistent investment performance, says Milind Barve, chief executive at HDFC MF. We have been developing our relationships with distributors, clients and corporates and are 00004000 poised for long-term sustainable growth in the future, he adds ... However, distributors say that the growth in the assets of the fund house has been largely due... (India Times)

    New effort launched to bring local produce to restaurants, stores  Sep 5, 2008
    Most go to supermarkets that buy food from wholesale distributors ... For example, the California Department of Agriculture has been looking for a consistent source of locally grown produce for its cafeteria, but they haven t been able to find wholesale distributors who could do that, Best said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Japan Firms' FY 2008 Recurring Profits Seen Down 7.3 Pct  Sep 5, 2008
    0 pct at oil distributors on the back of higher resources prices. Game machine and software makers are expected to see their profits jump 40. (JCN Network, Japan)

    Venezuela to control fuel distribution  Sep 5, 2008
    Under the law, distributors including subsidiaries of British Petroleum, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp., will have 60 days to negotiate the sale of their businesses to the government or face expropriation ... It also forces wholesale distributors to sell storage tanks and gasoline pumps to PDVSA. ... Trebol Vice President Orlando Gonzalez said wholesale fuel distributors would cooperate with Chavez's administration as the state takeover proceeds, but they hope to remain active in the... (CNN -- World)

    MPAA faults college students for revenue losses  Sep 4, 2008
    2 billion dollars in revenue were lost through piracy by distributors, theaters, producers, video stores and pay-per-view operators, as reported in The New York Times in April. There are new technologies, however, that allow the industry to close some sites down. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Food safety – can we afford not to eat cost?  Sep 4, 2008
    Safe food is the responsibility of producers, processors, distributors, retailers, regulators and consumers. It is naive to think that safety can be tested or inspected into food - it must be built in. (Globe and Mail)

    Advent Solar rolls scalable photovoltaic manufacturing technology  Sep 4, 2008
    Under this agreement, Advent Solar and its European distributors and systems integrators will deploy over 250 megawatts (MW) of Ventura-based solutions in Europe through 2013. Free Subscription to EE Times. (EETimes)

    Adaptec Intelligent Power Management Reduces Storage Power Consumption Up to 70 Percent  Sep 3, 2008
    Intelligent Power Management Availability Intelligent Power Management is offered as standard on all Series 5 and Series 2 Unified Serial RAID controllers, which are available immediately from Adaptec distributors and resellers. About Adaptec Adaptec provides trusted storage solutions that reliably move, manage, and protect critical data and digital content. (PR Newswire)

    Bolivian Gas Crackdown May Spur Inflation in Brazil, Argentina  Sep 3, 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)

    Syndicated TV Fall Preview  Sep 3, 2008
    With the launch of 2008s upcoming syndicated shows just around the corner, distributors have had little time to enjoy a relatively successful 2007-08 season that saw only two series completely leave the airwaves ... On the eve of the 2008-09 television syndication season, however, distributors are facing the prospect of a heated election thats likely to wilt initial ratings for daytime shows ... However, both stations and distributors will have to be in it for a longer-term play in order... (TVweek.com)

    Japan Pump Prices Down for 4th Week  Sep 3, 2008
    The fall came as Nippon Oil Corp. and other major oil distributors lowered their wholesale gasoline prices for September shipments following a drop in crude oil prices. By. (JCN Network, Japan)

    TransAct Technologies Executes Preferred Partner Agreement With NCR Corporation's Systemedia Division  Sep 3, 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)

    Zecotek Granted Chinese Patent Rights For LFS Scintillation Material  Sep 3, 2008
    Zecotek commercializes its novel, patented and patent-pending photonic technologies directly and through strategic alliances and joint ventures with multinational OEMs, distributors and other industry leaders. For more information, please visit. (Primezone Releases)

    Australia's Sun Theatre Chooses Qube - Partnership with Digital Cinema Network to Install Qube XP-D Servers at Showcase Melbourne Site  Sep 3, 2008
    While the picture quality was sufficiently good with E-Cinema, we knew it needed to go to 2K to bring a premium experience and to access films from all distributors so that meant DCI, said Michael Smith of Sun Theatre. Weve been supplying E-Cinema systems as DigitAll for a decade now and like others, we have been keeping our eye on DCI activity. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    HISTORY EN ESPANOL(TM) Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With a Week-Long Schedule of Diverse Programming Reflecting Latino Heritage  Sep 3, 2008
    " Airs on History en Espanol on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8pm ET.The Disappeared. Horacio Pietragalla was an infant when his mother was killed by soldiers storming her home. His father died an equally violent death. Both parents were student activists who fell afoul of Argentina's brutal military dictatorship in 1976-1983 that forced the disappearance of some 30,000 people. Many of their children were kidnapped and raised by surrogate parents. Horacio was one of them. This is the remarkable story of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Digital River to Exhibit at Austin Game Developers Conference  Sep 3, 2008
    Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, builds and manages online businesses for software publishers, consumer technology manufacturers, distributors, online retailers and affiliates. Its multi-channel e-commerce solution, which supports both direct and indirect sales, is designed to help companies of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an e-commerce operation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    CTIA Shows Top the 2008 Tradeshow Week Fastest 50 List  Sep 3, 2008
    This is the one show that brings key audiences such as enterprise users, solution providers, content owners and mobile distributors together to form strategic partnerships, service industry needs and create new innovations in wireless data. For more news visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Lessons in expansion  Sep 3, 2008
    Today, Kirchner concentrates on pitches to big accounts which can take two years to come to fruition while turning to partners, distributors and resellers to handle routine sales. I don t have expertise doing $10,000 to $25,000 deals, so my goal is to do more marketing to get leads to feed to my partners, he says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Small auto shops warn costs could 'skyrocket'  Sep 2, 2008
    They've all indicated support for us and said they'd like to see this situation resolved, said Marc Brazeau, president of the Automotive Industry Association of Canada, which represents after-market parts suppliers, distributors and retailers. Federal officials at Industry Canada are also getting involved in the discussions, so he sees some positive momentum, Mr. Brazeau said. (Globe and Mail)

    Advent Solar(R) Reaches Agreements to Ship 250MW of Ventura(TM) Solar Modules With European Partners  Sep 1, 2008
    "Our partnerships with Enerpoint, MHH Solartechnik and SunConnex are key elements of our long-term growth strategy in Europe and demonstrate our commitment to moving solar energy from an alterative technology to a mainstream solution." Advent Solar will provide solar solutions based on Ventura Solar Technology through its relationships with established European solar installers, integrators and distributors, including: -- Enerpoint S.p.A.: a leading photovoltaic (PV) company, based in Milan,... (PR Newswire)

    Amalfitanos bakery mixing ingredients with DAmbrosio  Sep 1, 2008
    This physical presence in Delaware will serve as a convenience to our existing independent distributors as well as future new distributors, Jansen said. Local distributors will have quicker access to the baked goods they deliver daily. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Measuring Web-Video Ads  Sep 1, 2008
    The silver lining in the prickly numbers debate is that most Web-content creators and distributors dont rely on market estimates to sell their inventory to marketers. Instead, Revision3 touts that 100% of its viewers can recall at least one advertiser, Next New Networks talks up its 20 million monthly views and HealthiNation sells ads based on engagement with its content. (TVweek.com)

    Juniper partners with NSW TAFE to tackle networking skills shortage  Sep 1, 2008
    Please wait while the page is being loaded. Juniper Networks and the North Sydney Institute have become partners. (ARNnet)

    Lake Harvest Festival scheduled for Oct. 4  Sep 1, 2008
    Regional wine distributors are Okoboji Wines, Johnson Brothers/Iowa Wine & Beverage, Glazer Distributors, MJ Distributing, and Premium Beverage. The afternoon kicks up with a variety of activities: of live jazz music, street artists, grape stomp competition, salsa-making contest, carriage rides, food and vendors market. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Lincoln Electric Upgrades Indalco Alloys Aluminum Wire Rod Mill  Aug 30, 2008
    Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 38 manufacturing locations, including operations, manufacturing alliances and joint ventures in 20 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric, its products and services, visit the Company's Web site at. (PR Newswire)

    New software increases police productivity in child pornography cases  Aug 30, 2008
    The software, called Law Enforcement Against Child Exploitation, or LACE, increases the efficiency with which investigators can comb through the hard drives of suspected child-pornography producers and distributors, according to Antoine Normand, CEO of BlueBear Law Enforcement Services Inc., the company that developed the software. LACE uses image-matching techniques to determine whether a photograph has already been tagged by police as child pornography by checking it against a database. (Globe and Mail)

    AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak  Aug 30, 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 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)

    How the summer of shale changed the natural gas game  Aug 30, 2008
    OTTAWA As natural gas prices soared last spring, Ontario government officials contacted the province's gas distributors, looking for assurances about price and supply ... In response to these concerns, the province's two biggest gas distributors offered two words: shale gas ... In a jointly funded report, the gas distributors say North American production is now expected to increase 16 per cent by 2015, and 30 per cent by 2030. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Spirits: The cocktail arena - why so competitive?  Aug 30, 2008
    Within California, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, distributors can provide one bottle only of a product to be sampled by the owner, manager, or staff of a bar - just enough to experiment with in cocktail recipes. Legally prohibited from gifting booze, how can spirits companies get influential bartenders to use their product. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    BAL BROADCAST LTD to Exhibit at IBC, September 12th - 16th 2008 at Stand Number 8.A86  Aug 30, 2008
    It is also the European distributors for Video Equipment manufactured by Allen Avionics Inc., USA.. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Court dismisses lawsuit against McKesson  Aug 29, 2008
    McKesson handles a third of the prescription medications used in North America, and it is one of the largest generic-drug distributors in the United State. No one was available at McKesson or New England Carpenters Benefit Funds for immediate comments. (Reuters)

    Supervisors to consider budget adoption  Aug 29, 2008
    However, Clanton, who is retired from the food distribution business, recommended that the board compare the cost of purchasing retail to buying from wholesale distributors. He recommended that the board get quotes from three wholesale distributors, which Charles McClellan (District 5) said he'd be willing to do. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)

    Venezuela moves to nationalize fuel distribution  Aug 29, 2008
    Distributors, including subsidiaries of British Petroleum, Exxon Mobil and Chevron, had hoped to persuade the government not to seize total control of their businesses ... The law gives distributors 60 days to negotiate the sale of their businesses to the government or face expropriation ... It also forces distributors to sell storage tanks and gasoline pumps to Petr. (International Herald Tribune)

    Eight confirmed dead from listeriosis outbreak  Aug 29, 2008
    At a news conference Thursday in Ottawa, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said about 15,000 institutions, distributors and retailers had been checked and affected products were being removed evidence, he said, of a recall that's "working well.". It has also continued to expand: barely an hour after Mr. Ritz's news conference, the Public Health Agency of Canada added two more products to a recall list that now numbers well in excess of 230 items. (Globe and Mail)

    Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM  Aug 29, 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)

    QLogic Executive to Present At Deutsche Bank 2008 Technology Conference  Aug 29, 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)

    Asian Mining Advance as Demand Fears Ease; China Mobile, Samsung Declines  Aug 28, 2008
    The world's largest office-equipment maker has lost about 50 percent of its U.S. sales network as the distributors have been bought by printer makers. advanced 2. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    Photo: Renato Watches Inc. Announces 2009 Expansion Initiatives  Aug 28, 2008
    Plans to expand its retail presence through international distributors and sales agents are currently in progress, with a strong focus on Gulf countries such as Dubai, Greece, Turkey, and Cypress. The expansion plan also calls for the establishment of licensed Renato boutiques in a variety of international markets. (PR Newswire)

    Big Ten Network, Charter Come To Agreement  Aug 28, 2008
    The network is available to all cable and satellite carriers and television distributors nationwide, with most programs offered in stunning high-definition television (HDTV). The Big Ten Network is a joint venture between subsidiaries of the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks. (Nusports.com)

    Maple Leaf warned distributors before consumers, suit alleges  Aug 28, 2008
    One of the class-action lawsuits filed by Merchant Law Group alleges the company "was aware of the potential toxicity of several of its food products four days prior to informing consumers but chose only to inform distributors, placing consumers at risk."During this interim period hundreds of Canadians likely consumed the suspect food products and many may have fallen ill," said a claim filed in the B. C. Supreme Court in Victoria.The claims made in the lawsuit have not been proven in... (National Post)

    Breathing down air filter market  Aug 28, 2008
    It sells to distributors who in turn sell to HVAC dealers. Over about the last 12 months, AspenAir has sold 1,250 systems. (East Bay Business Times, CA)

    Celebrity Moms' Post-Baby Body Triggers Jealousy, Skepticism in U.S. Moms  Aug 28, 2008
    Syneron has offices and distributors throughout the world, including North American Headquarters in Irvine, California, European Headquarters in Germany, and Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Hong Kong, which provide sales, service and support. Additional information can be found at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    TiVo Reports Results for the Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Ended July 31, 2008  Aug 28, 2008
    "On the international front, Seven and TiVo successfully launched the TiVo service in Australia and because of the significant consumer demand there, retailers chose to release the product early. We are also extremely pleased with the marketing shoulder Seven is putting behind this launch as they've prominently featured TiVo in their marketing and programming including the Olympic opening ceremonies, their top rated morning show, and a special advertising spot they developed, which includes... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    > Business Profile: BScaler offers a big-picture solution for small business  Aug 28, 2008
    CUSTOMERS: Small to medium-sized nonprofits and business-to-business companies, such as value-added-resellers, distributors and importers. NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: One. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    IRA infiltrator speaks out from hiding to condemn Canadian's film  Aug 27, 2008
    McGartland was given a new identity in 1991 after the IRA discovered that he was working for the Royal Ulster Constabulary, and he has lived under assumed names ever since), have the film's producers and distributors on the defensive. Sources said yesterday that the movie's British co-producer, London's HandMade Films, plans to issue a statement today that "will explain it all," according to Yves Dion, president of TVA Films, Fifty Dead Men Walking's Canadian distributor. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    PM offers condolences over listeriosis  Aug 27, 2008
    Two distributors, Atlantic Prepared Foods Limited and Metro Ontario Inc., are voluntarily recalling sandwiches that may contain some of the 220 affected meat products. Atlantic recalled Irving, Sub Delicious and Needs brand sandwiches, sold throughout New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. (Globe and Mail)

    CVS Expands the National Distribution of HealthSport's Pediatric Electrolyte Strips  Aug 27, 2008
    The Company markets its products through numerous sales channels, including large retail merchandisers, drug store chains, grocery stores and pharmaceutical distributors. Unico's customers include most of the largest retailers and distributors in the U.S. in each of these sales channels. (Primezone Releases)

    Price Controls Gain New Popularity But Create The Same Old Problems  Aug 27, 2008
    Drug distributors overseas could then turn around and export the drugs they purchased under price controls to the U.S.. That might initially translate into cost savings for consumers. (Investors Business Daily)

    SMEs say its tough to operate under high petrol price scenario  Aug 27, 2008
    SMI Association of Malaysia national president Chua Tiam Wee said manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and end-users alike were grappling with the impact of surging costs. He said the areas where SMEs faced challenges included human resource development, access to information, technology and technology sharing, access to financing facilities and market access. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    New Battery Sizes From OPTIMA(R) Fit More Than 11 Million Additional Cars  Aug 26, 2008
    OPTIMA's proprietary technology provides the following advantages over traditional lead acid batteries: -- Up to 2x longer life -- More than 15x the vibration resistance -- Completely spill-proof, mountable in almost any position -- Maintenance free -- Faster recharging capabilities -- Optimal starting power, regardless of temperature The OPTIMA Group 51 and Group 78 batteries are now available through leading battery distributors internationally. Consumers should look for the unique colored top... (PR Newswire)

    On-Demand EDI and WMS Leader, SPS Commerc and 3PL Central, Unveil Integrated Solution for Small and Mid-Sized 3PLs  Aug 26, 2008
    SPS Commerce is the recognized SaaS leader in B2B integration with 37,000 customers, pre-built integrations spanning 2,900 unique fulfillment workflows across 1,300 retailers, grocers and distributors, a customer satisfaction rate of 93% and the most comprehensive SaaS product suite available. SPS Commerce is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    World Am CEO Robert Hovee Issues Quarterly Overview to Shareholders On Company's Progress, Especially At Wholly-Owned Isotec Subsidiary  Aug 26, 2008
    We believe Isotec's planned growth and profitability will be driven by promoting its products, expanding its relationship with current and new distributors, and continually adding to its base of clients. Accordingly, Isotec is continuing to focus its resources on marketing, strategic partnerships, and continuing market penetration, both directly by the company as well as indirectly through its worldwide network of highly qualified distributors. (Primezone Releases)

    Textbook prices weighing you down? Look for books elsewhere  Aug 26, 2008
    Distributors' book prices have been rising for the last few years. Some professors have attempted to ease the sting of your newly emptied wallet by picking reasonably priced books, but others still order the new edition every year. (The Current Online, MO)

    Merscom and Starz Media Release Righteous Kill: The Game  Aug 26, 2008
    It distributes that programming, and programming acquired from outside producers, through home video retailers, theaters, broadcasters, ad supported and premium television channels, and Internet and wireless video distributors in the US and internationally. Starz Media () is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Capital Group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    School for fanatics of film rolls into town  Aug 25, 2008
    " The huge shifts in the entertainment world are also influencing the changes at the school, including the shift to digital filming, distribution and exhibition, the rise of new types of stories for new formats and the changing way we consume entertainment. Instead of just aiming towards a first feature or a television program, the new breed of students might be looking at productions for a mobile phone, website or a video game. "What we're seeing is a constant assertion of the needs and wants... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Wealth management embraces all  Aug 25, 2008
    Surendranath has invested in ULIPs, SIPs and other financial products: "I didn't have any personal wealth advisor to guide me on investment planning. Banks coming with such services help to plan our savings and makes matters more convenient." Banks are distributors of funds and they earn a commission on each product sold. Most banks today follow an open architecture model where they offer all kinds of financial products. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)

    $300 million ad campaign  Aug 25, 2008
    In addition to Leopard, the OS is going mainstream as distributors such as Ubuntu add features designed to make it more user-friendly. Wal-Mart earlier this year began selling Everex's Linux-based gPC for less than $200. (InformationWeek)

    China patterns  Aug 25, 2008
    Zilliant is among the latest Central Texas companies to venture into the emerging Asian powerhouse, where selling software is not as simple as finding a few clients or distributors. In recent years, the Chinese government began shuffling software makers through a certification process to ensure products sold in China work correctly. (Austin Business Journal, TX)

    Bolivian Gas Crackdown May Spur Inflation in Brazil, Argentina  Aug 25, 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)

    Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed  Aug 25, 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)

    On Your Mind  Aug 25, 2008
    hmmm wrote on Aug 22, 2008 12:45 PM:" "Silly" it is an AP story so it was covered in a number of newspapers and magazines. Pay attention. Real news is generated by AP, Reuters, UPI and a few other news distributors. Not from your Fox, ABC, NBC, MSNBC or CBS. ". Pure socialism Billy wrote on Aug 22, 2008 9:44 AM:" Now remove the wage cap. Mr. Richguy now has to pay fully $20/week for a total of $20,800. Fairly he should get $20,800 back in retirement. The only way this would help pay down the SS... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    NexAir blasts up revenues  Aug 25, 2008
    While most gas distributors in the Memphis area hit the ceiling with the sale of dry ice years ago, NexAir has found a new niche market for the product that has grown by an average of 50% the last three years. Instead of marketing dry ice -- the solid state of carbon dioxide -- exclusively to customers who need the gas to keep items cool during transport, NexAir has discovered an emerging use of the gas as a cleaning agent. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    A Quiet iPhone 3G Launch in India?  Aug 25, 2008
    A midnight launch in the Indian capital drew a small but enthusiastic crowd to Vodafone Essar, one of the two retail distributors in India, at the city's Connaught Place commercial district. In Jaipur, capital of the desert state of Rajasthan, the local Maharaja was seen waiting in line at midnight. (CIO Information Network)

    Carbon-neutral wind car to break record  Aug 24, 2008
    We stock high quality electric scooters and are looking for distributors and servicing partners www. baronibikes. (The Low Carbon Economy)

    Deadly outbreak officially tied to Maple Leaf meats  Aug 24, 2008
    However, she said, the process of determining where the product landed after it was purchased by distributors such as in hospitals or retirement homes has been more complex. There is a very active effort to work with all the food distribution customers. (Globe and Mail)

    Maple Leaf warned distributors prior to full recall  Aug 24, 2008
    TORONTO, OTTAWA Four days before Maple Leaf Foods Inc. warned the public that two varieties of sliced meat may have been contaminated with listeria, the company told its distributors to stop shipping three different products and that federal health authorities were investigating its Toronto plant. On Aug. 13, Maple Leaf sent a letter to its distributors requesting that, as a precautionary measure, they stop shipping the company's Sure Slice roast beef, corned beef and Black Forest ham because... (Globe and Mail -- National)

    NPP Agric Sector Bunkum  Aug 24, 2008
    (b) Fish processors and distributors According to the NPP Chairman, 3000 fish processors and distributors have been supported through micro-credit since the Kufuor regime assumed office ... NDC did not only introduce the Chorkor Smoker, that improved on the efficiency in the industry but they also introduced micro-credits for more many thousands of fish processors and distributors nationwide under various microfinance schemes. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Warning Amish about kerosene dangers not easy  Aug 23, 2008
    Pittsburgh Terminals Corp., a petroleum products company that sells kerosene to 37 distributors, has issued a recall covering Western Pennsylvania east to Ligonier and west to Wooster, Ohio, south to Buckhannon, W. Va. and north to southwestern New York. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Agency mulls using multiple subsidized fuel distributors  Aug 23, 2008
    Downstream oil and gas regulator BPH Migas is considering adding more distributors of subsidized fuels to help the current sole provider, state-owned PT Pertamina, secure a nationwide supply ... For next year however, BPH Migas committee member Ibrahim Hasyim said Friday the agency was entertaining the idea of selecting multiple distributors, as shortages are still regular occurrences in many parts of the country ... "Some areas, due to reasons such as environmental conditions, still face... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)

    Lake Harvest Festival scheduled for Oct. 4  Aug 23, 2008
    Regional wine distributors are Okoboji Wines, Johnson Brothers/Iowa Wine & Beverage, Glazer Distributors, MJ Distributing, and Premium Beverage. The afternoon kicks up with a variety of activities: of live jazz music, street artists, grape stomp competition, salsa-making contest, carriage rides, food and vendors market. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Global Animation Industry: Examine the Strategies, Trends and Opportunities for 2008  Aug 23, 2008
    Next the producer must secure an international consortium of broadcasters, distributors and sales agents prepared to commit to the production - international because no single, local market outside the US offers prices sufficient to underwrite a major animated work ... - The market power of the ruling intermediaries, the handful of brand name broadcasters and distributors who dominate the world market for content by their control of the broadcast spectrum and retail 'shelfspace. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Trafficking In More Than Half a Million Tubes of Counterfeit Toothpaste  Aug 22, 2008
    Most of the counterfeit toothpaste at issue was sold by the defendants to secondary distributors and small to medium-sized discount stores throughout several states in the United States. "These defendants undermined the basic precept that consumers are safe to assume that when they purchase retail health and safety products, they are buying what the label says they are buying. A parent should never have to fear that buying an everyday item like toothpaste could put a family at risk," said Acting... (PR Newswire)

    snap up certificates  Aug 22, 2008
    Microsoft has long claimed that Linux violates a number of its Windows patents, but has said that it would indemnify Linux users from any possible legal action as long as they use distributions of the from Novell or other distributors with which it has formal partnerships. The open source community insists that Linux does not step on any patents and has challenged Microsoft to name the specific patents it believes have been violated. (InformationWeek)

    James named president, CEO at Ideal Industries  Aug 22, 2008
    Ideal has world-class people, products and distributors, along with the proven ability to achieve category leadership in the electrical and data communications markets, James said in the news release. Ideal has a strong culture with a focus on teamwork. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    LMS appoints Harry G. Hohn Chairman of the Board - 4 new members introduced at AGM  Aug 22, 2008
    Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed implied by the forward-looking statements including, but without limitation, economic conditions in general and in the healthcare market, the demand for and market for our products in domestic and international markets, our current dependence on the CALM product suite, the challenges associated with developing new products... (Canada Newswire)

    An infusion of innovation  Aug 22, 2008
    The company clung to the trademark for a decade while South African rooibos distributors, the South African government and US-based importers challenged the move, saying that the generic name of a type of tea could not be trademarked. Finally, ongoing lawsuits and petitions by the American Herbal Products Association and others caused Burke to "voluntarily surrender" its rights to the trademark in 2005. (iAfrica.com)

    Adware Spreads Quickly on AOL IM  Aug 22, 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)

    AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak  Aug 22, 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 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)

    M2M Zone Showcases Future Mobile Machine-to-Machine Applications at CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008(R)  Aug 22, 2008
    This is the one show that brings key audiences such as enterprise users, solution providers, content owners and mobile distributors together to form strategic partnerships, service industry needs and create new innovations in wireless data. For more news visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    CREDANT Technologies Ranked No. 1 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Security Company for the Second Consecutive Year by Inc. Magazine  Aug 21, 2008
    Since its founding in 2001, CREDANT has expanded from 6 to 135 employees with offices throughout the United States and Europe and distributors worldwide. CREDANT CEO and Founder Bob Heard credits the company's continued strong growth to its exemplary team of people and the market adoption of CREDANT's endpoint data protection vision: aligning security policies with the flow of data to ensure corporate and regulatory compliance. (PR Newswire)

    Blue Sun Biodiesel is Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Biodiesel Provider  Aug 21, 2008
    "We're honored to have received such prominent national recognition which could not have been achieved without the dedication and support of our staff, suppliers, Authorized Distributors and end-users," Mr. Miller indicated ... Blue Sun's exclusive distribution network features specially-appointed and trained distributors and proprietary high-volume, state-of-the-art ratio blending terminals, which ensure Blue Sun Fusion(TM) is blended and supplied according to its industry-leading quality... (PR Newswire)

    Micrel and Balda Battle Escalating Gas Costs With Tire Pressure Measurement System (TPMS) IC Solution  Aug 21, 2008
    In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web. (PR Newswire)

    Deli meats pulled from shelves, menus  Aug 21, 2008
    Mr. Sadeghi, along with hundreds of other restaurant operators, grocery stores, distributors, catering companies and other institutions across Canada, scrambled yesterday to pull from their shelves more than 20 types of ready-to-eat deli meats recalled by Maple Leaf Foods after concerns the meat may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that grows slowly on refrigerated foods and can develop into an illness with flu-like symptoms ... All major Canadian grocery stores receive... (Globe and Mail)

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