PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 09 pr-inside.com pr-inside.com Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Nylon-Chain-Report-2008--58491.asp Demand for nylon (filament and staple fibre) is likely to increase at a growth rate of 1.7% per annum between 2008 and 2013 reports YnFx.com, in the newly published Nylon Chain Report 2008 The US$1,000 million nylon industry - the first synthetic fibre produced ever, has been performing in a very sluggish manner in recent times. Nylon production has been hovering between 3.8-3.9 million tons since the past 5-6 years. Investments are severed in this industry which is facing serious competition from cheaper material of polyester and polypropylene. Research and development is limited to further improvement in the nylon performance with .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/nylon-chain-report-r995857.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/nylon-chain-report-r995857.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (Nationwide) has completed its previously announced transaction to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Nationwide Financial Services (NFS) it did not already own. The transaction has been approved by all relevant governmental authorities and by NFS shareholders. NFS is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nationwide and a private company. Accordingly, NFS will file the required documents with the SEC to voluntarily delist the company's Class A common stock from the New York Stock Exchange. Under the terms of the completed transaction, NFS shareholders are receiving $52.25 in cash for each .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/nationwide-mutual-completes-nationwide-financial-r995858.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/nationwide-mutual-completes-nationwide-financial-r995858.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Land-Investment-Report-of-China-Stock-Listed-Companies,-2008-Q1-Q3-58490.asp In the first three quarters of 2008, 136 land investment projects was disclosed in china, down by 20.47% compared to the same period of 2007; of which 121 projects had a real investment, down by 11.03% over the same period of 2007; the investment value totaled at CNY 38.123 billion, down by 22.5% compared to the same period of 2007. Considering the regional land investment, East China and North China was still the top two regions, their overall investment value proportion was 40.55% and 30.92% respectively. During 2008Q1-Q3, 14 projects of the top 20 were happened in the two regions. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/land-investment-report-of-china-stock-r995852.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/land-investment-report-of-china-stock-r995852.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Ontier Inc., developer of on-demand software that accelerates business communication, today announced it has oversubscribed its initial funding goal, bringing in more investment dollars than originally planned. Most recently, Doug Fieldhouse joined a number of other prominent business leaders including Les Fahey and Paul Gulick in backing Ontier. The company reports that 90% of its investment dollars in this round have come from the Portland area. 'We are very pleased with the interest and support from the investment community,' said Ontier CEO Sebastian Rapport. 'It is a healthy sign that early-stage funding is still available for startup companies .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/ontier-inc-exceeds-goal-in-funding-r995851.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ontier-inc-exceeds-goal-in-funding-r995851.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Vistage speaker Bob Prosen, developer of The Five Attributes of Highly Profitable Companies and CEO of The Prosen Center for Business Advancement, believes CEOs who pay attention to their companies' leadership, sales, operations, finances and customer base can still profit in today's down economy. Prosen addressed CEOs of Main Street businesses during a recent Webinar, Increase Performance and Profit Regardless of Economic Conditions, sponsored by executive performance organization Vistage International. The Webinar outlined the five attributes of highly profitable companies and the importance of creating an accountability-based culture within a company. 'The three biggest mistakes companies .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/vistage-helps-executives-perform-and-r995848.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/vistage-helps-executives-perform-and-r995848.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Acetone-Market-Report,-2007-2008-58489.asp China's demands for acetone are growing rapidly in the past twenty years. In 1996, the apparent acetone demand in China was only 155,700 tons, but the figure has sharply increased to 307,800 tons in 2002. During 1996 to 2002, the average annual growth rate of apparent acetone demand in china was 12%, whereas the average annual growth of china's GDP was only 9.7%. During 2002-2007, along with the fast expansion of china chemical, acetone demand again rapidly increased. In 2007, apparent demand for acetone in china reached 798,600 tons. In 2000, china's acetone output was only 130,000 tons, the figure .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-acetone-market-report-r995849.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-acetone-market-report-r995849.htm World News (PR-inside.com) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysian police detained 12 men who were allegedly attempting to smuggle protected python skins and gold when the deal went sour and led to a hostage standoff, police said Friday. The men were arrested Thursday in northern Penang state while allegedly trading 164 pieces of snake skin and 10 tins of mineral stones believed to contain gold ore, said a state police officer, who declined to be named citing protocol. He said an argument broke out during the transaction and four of the men, armed with two pistols, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/malaysia-12-held-for-alleged-python-r995850.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/malaysia-12-held-for-alleged-python-r995850.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Janus Capital Group Inc. (NYSE: JNS) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results before the market opens Thursday, January 22, 2009. The company will discuss its results in a conference call that day at 10 a.m. EST. The call-in number will be 877-301-7574. Anyone outside the U.S. or Canada should call 706-643-3623. The slides used during the presentation will be available in the investor relations section of the Janus Capital Group Web site, www.janus.com/ir, approximately one hour before the call. For those unable to join the conference call at the scheduled time, an audio replay .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/janus-capital-group-to-announce-fourth-r995847.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/janus-capital-group-to-announce-fourth-r995847.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Phoenix Public Library customers now have the convenience of carrying their library cards on their key chains as well as in their wallets. Phoenix Public Library today unveiled its colorful new library card (view new card at: http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/photoindex.jsp) with the first card issued to local artist and card designer Kiyomi King. Now when patrons get a new library card, they will receive a credit card-sized library card and a convenient key tag library card. The library unveiled the design of its new library card in May. King, a Phoenix resident since 1996 and self-described 'book-a-holic,' created the design. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/phoenix-public-library-launches-new-r995845.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/phoenix-public-library-launches-new-r995845.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Agricultural-Machinery-Industry-Report,-2008-(Second-Edition)-58488.asp Along with the constant release of favorite agricultural policies, agriculture mechanization level in China was greatly improved; the production and sales of agricultural machinery were both increased. The technology of major kind machineries such as rice machinery and maize machinery were well developed, R and D of cole, pasture, and sugar cane machinery technology were also achieved considerable progress. Meanwhile, energy-saving and environment-friendly agricultural machineries are getting more widely used. In the first half of 2008, China's export and import value of agricultural machinery was totaled at US $13.54 billion, up by 44.68% compared to the first half of 2007. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-agricultural-machinery-industry-report-r995846.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-agricultural-machinery-industry-report-r995846.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Atlanta, Georgia, January 09, 2009 -- Georgia Arts Exchange (GAE), an art and music development cooperative, announced the unveiling of Granite Countertop Atlanta by G and L Marble as the Golden sponsor for 2009. GAE's mission is to assist artists in Georgia to connect and network with other artists, galleries and collectors. GAE promotes art events at galleries, museums and other venues in Georgia. The Co-op is comprised of business professionals in Georgia that assist the individual artist and galleries to gain exposure and support. 'We stimulate and encourage the original expression of Georgia culture. 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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-revamping-its-key-southern-factory-r995842.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-revamping-its-key-southern-factory-r995842.htm World News (PR-inside.com) COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A senior military official says Sri Lankan troops are fighting heavy battles with the rebels over the key Elephant Pass base on the edge of the Jaffna peninsula. The official said that troops surrounded the base and entered it from the north and south on Friday. They expected to take complete control of the area soon. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. The capture of Elephant Pass would be a major victory for government forces a week .. 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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/rain-bird-s-entertaining-expedition-float-r995835.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rain-bird-s-entertaining-expedition-float-r995835.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Software-Industry-Report,-2008-58486.asp Impacted by the global economic crisis, while China's software industry still had developed well in the first three quarters of 2008, its industrial scale had gradually expanded, its market demand had increased steadily, its industrial structure and regional structure had been both improved continuously and its export had maintained a growth as well. The accumulative sales revenue of China's software industry was totaled at CNY 576.47 billion in the first three quarters of 2008, up by 32.8% compared to the same period of 2007. Compared to other countries, China's software industry mainly has two following advantages: Relative adequacy in human .. 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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-water-supply-market-report-r995830.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-water-supply-market-report-r995830.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Wind-Power-Equipment-Market-Report,-2008--58484.asp Along with the release of supporting policies such as the Renewable Energy Law, China wind power industry maintains a fast development. By the first half of 2008, the newly added installed wind power capacity was totaled at 2 GW in China; and the figure is expected to reach as many as 6 GW for the whole year of 2008. By the end of Sep 2008, China had over 50 wind power equipment manufacturers. However, only three of those are able for the production of MW class wind turbine as following: Xinjiang Goldwind Science and Technology Co., Ltd, DHI?DCW Group Co., .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-wind-power-equipment-market-report-r995825.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-wind-power-equipment-market-report-r995825.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) SHANGHAI, China (AP) - Chinese shares rebounded Friday as investors hunted bargains and power companies rose after a government capital injection into one electricity supplier. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.4 percent, or 26.68 points, to close at 1904.86. The Shenzhen Composite Index for China's smaller second market rose 2.2 percent to 585.85. Investors are looking forward to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, who has proposed a massive stimulus package for the U.S. economy. «With Obama's stimulus plan, everyone's expecting the American economy to take off and trigger a comeback for .. 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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/accounts-receivable-business-process-outsourcing-r995822.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/accounts-receivable-business-process-outsourcing-r995822.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Chemical-Pharmaceutical-Market-Report,-2008-58483.asp By the end of Aug, 2008, the total output value of China's chemical pharmaceutical industry was CNY 273.272 billion, among which, the total output value of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) was CNY 122.467 billion and the total output value of chemical reagent was CNY 150.805 billion. By the end of Sep, 2008, the total output of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in China was 1.675 million tons, of which, the output in Q12008 reached as many as 783,000 tons, up by 73.2% compared to Q1 2007. This report gives an in-depth analysis of China's chemical pharmaceutical industry, covering market segmentations, main products, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-chemical-pharmaceutical-market-report-r995820.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-chemical-pharmaceutical-market-report-r995820.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Zacks.com releases the latest Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks featured in this week's analysis includes Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), Allion Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALLI), Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq: NAFC) and The Pantry, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTRY). To see the Zacks Industry Rank and the trend in earnings estimates revisions for more than 200 industry groups, visit http://at.zacks.com/'id=3154. Zacks Industry Rank Analysis is written by Charles Rotblut, CFA, Senior Market Analyst for Zacks.com. This week: Top Ranked Industry Groups Since there are relatively few earnings estimates revisions made during the last half of .. 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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/accounts-payable-business-process-outsourcing-r995817.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/accounts-payable-business-process-outsourcing-r995817.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are currently members of the exclusive Zacks #5 Rank List - Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell): Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) and Herman Miller Inc (NASDAQ: MLHR). Further, Zacks announced #4 Rankings (Sell) on two other widely held stocks: Phillips-Van Heusen (NYSE: PVH) and Monterey Gourmet Foods Inc (NASDAQ: PSTA). To see the full Zacks #5 Rank List - Stocks to Sell Now visit: http://at.zacks.com/'id=92 Since inception in 1988, the S and P 500 has outperformed the Zacks #5 Rank List .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-sell-list-highlights-scholastic-corp-r995815.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-sell-list-highlights-scholastic-corp-r995815.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The latest stock picks from the Value Method (VM1) strategy are being spotlighted today by Zacks, the nation's largest independent stock research firm. This strategy surged +21.7% during the first half 2008, while the S and P 500 dropped by nearly -12%. In fact, from 2001 through 2007, the strategy has averaged +41.9% yearly. The firm is now providing investors with all that's needed to pick their own stocks using the VM1 system. This opportunity may be reached at http://at.zacks.com/'id=4775. Value Method focuses on companies marked by analysts for sharply higher earnings. It starts with companies that have .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-releases-new-stock-picks-from-r995816.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-releases-new-stock-picks-from-r995816.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Battery-Industry-Report,-2007-2008-58482.asp During the twenty years from 1988 to 2007, China's battery industry has developed rapidly. China's battery output was only 5.984 billion in 1988, and the battery export volume and export value was 947 million and US $38 million respectively. In the year of 2007, China's battery output reached 33.4 billion, and battery export volume and export value increased to 25.168 billion and US $8.046 billion respectively. During 2002-2008, storage battery output in China gained a rapid growth; the new energy batteries like li-ion battery, NiMH battery and solar battery are all realized the mass production. In addition, the research on .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-battery-industry-report-r995814.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-battery-industry-report-r995814.htm Travel & Leisure (PR-inside.com) Dordon, Tamworth, January 09, 2009 -- Consumer demand for budget holidays or self catering holidays has boomed. The current economic climate has led to a huge surge in the number of enquiries regarding overseas accommodation. With many choosing to book themselves direct to save on the tour operator costs. Many locations in Europe have blossomed with the surge in value of the euro, and although many predicted a downward turn on bookings, this simply has not materialised. One destination currently in favour is Menorca, a beautiful, idyllic island. The climate is excellent with over 300 days of sunshine a year and .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/cheap-menorca-hotels-website-shows-the-r995813.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cheap-menorca-hotels-website-shows-the-r995813.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Mario Ricchio, who talks about Freeport McMoRan (NYSE: FCX). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented below. The full article can be read at http://at.zacks.com/'id=2678. While the credit crunch and slower economic growth dampens private sector spending, fiscal expenditures appear ready to play a counter-cyclical role. China announced a rather large stimulus package in November. Also, we expect the U.S. government to pass a stimulus package in 2009 as well. The recent rally in certain construction-machinery stocks has likely been in anticipation of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-analyst-interview-highlights-freeport-r995811.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-analyst-interview-highlights-freeport-r995811.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Zacks Equity Research highlights Celgene Corporation (Nasdaq: CELG) as the Bull of the Day and Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM), Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM) and Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX). Full analysis of all these stocks is available at http://at.zacks.com/'id=2676. Here is a synopsis of all five stocks: Bull of the Day: Celgene Corporation (Nasdaq: CELG) Celgene is a fully integrated biotechnology company focused on discovery, development and commercialization of drugs in the area of cancer .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-bull-and-bear-of-the-r995812.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-bull-and-bear-of-the-r995812.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Railway-Construction-Report,-2007-2008-58481.asp By the end of 2007, the total mileage of railway in China was 78,000 kilometers, ranking third in the world. However, in the past thirty years, the CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of railway construction in China was only 1.43%, which was lagged far behind China's economic growth rate during the same period, and the per capita railway length was only 55 mm. In recent years, railway construction in China has been progressing constantly. In the year of 2005 and 2006, the growth of railway construction investment both increased over 70%, and the investment reached as many as CNY177.2 billion .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-railway-construction-report-r995810.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-railway-construction-report-r995810.htm World News (PR-inside.com) COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lankan troops battled the Tamil Tigers in their last remaining strongholds in the north, while the rebels detonated a roadside bomb Friday in the east that killed seven people. The rebels triggered the bomb as a convoy escorted by soldiers passed by, said military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara. The blast killed three air force troops and four civilians and wounded six others, he said. Rebel officials could not be reached for comment. The assault outside the eastern city of Trincomalee signaled the rebels were turning to guerrilla tactics. The .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/tamil-rebel-bombing-kills-7-in-r995809.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/tamil-rebel-bombing-kills-7-in-r995809.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Marriott International (NYSE: MAR), American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AXL), American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC), American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: WYE). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/'id=4579 Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog: Marriott Sell Rating .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-marriott-internation-r995808.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-marriott-internation-r995808.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Red Robin (Nasdaq: RRGB), Famous Dave's (Nasdaq: DAVE) California Pizza Kitchen (Nasdaq: CPKI), McCormick and Schmick's (Nasdaq: MSSR) and Morton's (NYSE: MRT). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/'id=4579 Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog: Casual Dining and the Consumer Plunging consumer confidence .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-red-robin-r995807.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-red-robin-r995807.htm Business (PR-inside.com) After months of fierce competition, Iowa State University's Cy proved to be the 'big bird' of the gridiron, having pulled in the majority of the millions of votes cast to earn the coveted title of Capital One Mascot of the Year. Cy edged out the fierce and feisty Thundar from North Dakota State University in the championship round. The highly anticipated announcement was made on air during halftime of the nationally televised Capital One Bowl. Cy bested 11 deeply talented (and oddly-proportioned) All-American mascots to bring glory (and $10,000) to Iowa State University. 'This was one of the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/iowa-state-university-s-cy-named-capital-r995806.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/iowa-state-university-s-cy-named-capital-r995806.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Cement-Industry-Report,-2008-2009-58480.asp China´s effort on new dry cement since 1970s´ has promoted the development of its cement industry. In 2007, cement output reached 1.35 billion tons in China, and during the first ten months of 2008, cement output has reached as many as 1.135 billion tons in China. China´s cement output and consumption has been the number one in the world since 1985. China´s cement consumption will account for 54% of global cement consumption for the whole year of 2008. In China, cement production and consumption are mainly distributed in East China and Central South China, and cement supply can basically meet .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-cement-industry-report-r995805.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-cement-industry-report-r995805.htm Business (PR-inside.com) United World Capital Limited officially launched a new digital identity authentication service called UWCPass available at www.uwcpass.com. The core responsibility of the UWCPass is the collection and retaining of clients' personal information. A client has to register in the UWC Passport secure system and obtain a unique ID - UWC passport - in order to be able to use any financial service provided by any of our partners. A unique ID will be used for all of the clients' operations within the company, which includes working with their trading account(s), money transfers and much more; clients will not .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/introducing-uwcpass-a-digital-financial-passport-r995803.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/introducing-uwcpass-a-digital-financial-passport-r995803.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Acrylonitrile-Industry-Chain-Report,-2008-58479.asp Producers of acrylonitrile were mainly located in North America, Asia, and Western Europe. The U.S.A is the largest producer of acrylonitrile in the world, with the annual capacity of 1.51 million tons. China is the second largest producer, with the annual capacity of 1.03 million tons. Besides, Japan, Korea and China Taiwan are also important production basis of acrylonitrile. Since 2003, global apparent demand for acrylonitrile has been showing an ascending trend. Caused by the great demand for acrylonitrile as well as constant expansion of acrylonitrille production capacity, acrylonitrile output in China keeps rising in recent years. In 2003, acrylonitrile .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-acrylonitrile-industry-chain-report-r995801.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-acrylonitrile-industry-chain-report-r995801.htm Business (PR-inside.com) In the January 3, 2009 Fiesta Bowl Parade, Farmers Arizona will soar to new heights! A Farmers Insurance Group of Companies-sponsored float or balloon has been in the annual Fiesta Bowl Parade for over 15 years. This year a new customized car-balloon will fly in the Parade, sponsored by Farmers Arizona and proudly displaying the Farmers name. Farmers Arizona State Executive Director Frank Soldano will join Farmers agents, staff, friends and family down the Parade route waving to the crowds and handling the balloon. Leading the balloon down the Parade route will be the Farmers Arizona .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/farmers-insurance-will-soar-over-r995799.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/farmers-insurance-will-soar-over-r995799.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Road-Construction-Report,-2007-2008-58478.asp In 2007, the main framework of China national road network project called as 'Five vertical and Seven horizontal- with a total length of 35,000 kilometers was basically completed. The total road mileage increased from 890,000 kilometers in 1978 to 3.5837 million kilometers at the end of 2007. The density of road network in China reached 37.33 kilometers per 100 square kilometers, a growth of nearly 3 times over that in 1978. By the end of 2007, a total of 53,900 kilometers highway has been built in China. The total mileage of roads with different grades was 2.54 million kilometers, accounting .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-road-construction-report-r995795.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-road-construction-report-r995795.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Wells Fargo and Company (NYSE:WFC) said today it has completed its merger with Wachovia Corporation, effective December 31, 2008, creating North America's most extensive distribution system for financial services with 11,000 stores, 12,260 ATMs, wellsfargo.com and Wells Fargo PhoneBankSM. Beginning today, Wells Fargo and Wachovia customers have free use of all of the company's combined ATMs. Wells Fargo now has community banks in 39 states and the District of Columbia and is #1 in deposit market share in 18 of those states plus the District of Columbia.* It also is #1 in the U.S. in community banking presence .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/wells-fargo-and-wachovia-merger-completed-r995793.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/wells-fargo-and-wachovia-merger-completed-r995793.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated ('Company' or 'CDI') (NASDAQ: CHDN) and representatives of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association ('KHBPA') and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association ('KTA') have come to an agreement that allows, under specified terms and conditions, Churchill Downs racetrack to offer its live racing signal for distribution to national advance-deposit wagering ('ADW') platforms, including TwinSpires.com. The agreement covers the 2009 spring meeting at Churchill Downs. 'We are pleased to have reached a mutually acceptable resolution with Kentucky horsemen on this issue,' said Steve Sexton, executive vice president of Churchill Downs Incorporated and president of Churchill .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/churchill-downs-incorporated-khbpa-kta-r995791.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/churchill-downs-incorporated-khbpa-kta-r995791.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3c798f/research_and_forec) has announced the addition of the 'Research and Forecast of China Heavy Truck Industry 2008-2009' report to their offering. The total sales of China's heavy truck industry was 476,931 in the first 9 months of 2008, an increase of 27.2 per cent year-on-year and in 2008 it is expected that the growth rate will be 15% and total sales will reach 550,000. The production and sales of China's heavy truck have continued to decline, October 2008 had a substantial decline, the reason for this result is the economic slowdown in China, the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/research-and-markets-currently-china-s-r995792.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/research-and-markets-currently-china-s-r995792.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Polypropylene-(PP)-Market-Report,-2007-2008-58477.asp Global PP production capacity reached 46.982 million tons in 2007, increased by 3 million tons compared to the year of 2006, and the newly-added production capacity was mainly from Mid East. In 2007, China's PP production capacity reached 7.15 million tons, increased by 400,000 tons compared to 2006. Sinopec and PetroChina are the two key PP producers in China, accounting for 67.3% and 27.7% of China's total production capacity respectively. In China, PP is mainly used for the manufacturing of knitting products, film products, plastic products and textile products, applicable for the sectors of packaging, electronics and home appliance, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-polypropylene-pp-market-report-r995790.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-polypropylene-pp-market-report-r995790.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Learn and Save, a new consumer networking Web site bringing how-to tutorials, high-quality information and coupons to consumers, is unveiled today - passing savings to consumers who want to learn about products they seek to purchase and secure the best value. Learn and Save is the first company in 2009 to announce a new online consumer solution. Learn and Save launches with more than 15,000 online tutorials for consumers. Along with the tutorials, consumers will have access to related information and coupons so they can save money if and when they need to purchase related products. Learn and .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/learn-and-save-brings-savings-and-r995789.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/learn-and-save-brings-savings-and-r995789.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) issued a strong statement today in support of a new Veteran benefit initiative by U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veteran's Affairs. According to National Commander Jeff Roy, 'The MOPH applauds Chairman Buyer's efforts to accelerate construction of the needed VA Medical Centers and facilities as not only improving health care to veterans but also stimulating the economy by accelerating the construction schedule of these facilities. This is particularly true for the VA Medical Centers in New Orleans and Denver.' Representative Buyer's initiative would also .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/military-order-of-the-purple-heart-r995788.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/military-order-of-the-purple-heart-r995788.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/A-Summarized-Report-of-China-Mobile-Phone-Industry-in-2008-58476.asp This report is in the format of PPT. In the year of 2007, 1.137 billion mobile phones were sold worldwide, up by 14.2% compared to 2006. In the first three quarters of 2008, the global sales figure was 908 million. In the first half of 2008, China exported 248 million phones, among which, 141 million and 54.44 million were exported in the third quarter and in the month of October respectively. During Jan-Oct 2008, China had totally exported 443 million mobile phones, already higher than the figure for the whole year of 2007. China is expected to .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/a-summarized-report-of-china-mobile-r995786.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-summarized-report-of-china-mobile-r995786.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced December 31, 2008, that the 11th District Monthly Weighted Average Cost of Funds Index ('COFI') for November 2008 is 3.155%. The index for October 2008 was 3.125%. The COFI is computed from the actual interest expense reported for a given month by the Arizona, California, and Nevada savings institutions members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco that satisfy the Bank's criteria for inclusion in the COFI ('COFI Reporting Members'). Changes in interest rates on adjustable rate mortgage loans offered by many financial institutions are tied to .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/federal-home-loan-bank-of-san-r995787.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/federal-home-loan-bank-of-san-r995787.htm Business (PR-inside.com) For the fourth quarter and for the year 2008, the Halter USX China Index (AMEX:HXC) was down 23.08% and 56.67% respectively. During the same period (fourth quarter and year end), the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 19.12% and 33.84% respectively, while the NASDAQ finished down 24.27% and 40.54%. HXC is also pleased to announce the inclusion of 16 new constituents to its existing index of China-focused, U.S. listed companies including: Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABAT) designs, manufactures, and markets rechargeable polymer lithium-ion (PLI) batteries; AirMedia Group, Inc (NASDAQ: AMCN) operates digital media network in China for .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/halter-usx-china-index-announces-r995784.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/halter-usx-china-index-announces-r995784.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Pulp fiction is back as entertainment, according to box office and publishing reports. America's fascination was evidenced with Hollywood's three top-grossing films for 2008, Dark Knight, Iron Man, and Indiana Jones 4, garnering well over $2,000,000,000 worldwide and each based on pulp heroes. While in publishing, L. Ron Hubbard's multi-genre pulp fiction series, 'Stories from the Golden Age,' Walter Gibson's 'The Shadow' and Lester Dent's 'Doc Savage' all saw marked increases in distribution and sales in traditional and non-traditional outlets for 2008. Pulp classics date back to the 1930s and 40s ' the time known as the Golden .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/top-grossing-films-and-publisher-successes-r995782.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/top-grossing-films-and-publisher-successes-r995782.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Television viewers tuning in to one of the 19 MTV Networks owned by Viacom were treated to a holiday surprise today as the media giant informed tens of millions of cable and satellite subscribers across the country that 'starting tonight, you will lose 19 channels from your TV.' But the reality for more than 82 million subscribers reading this dramatic declaration on a continuous crawl running from left to right at the bottom of the television, is that it isn't true. The ACA says that today's announcement is an unwarranted attempt by Viacom to increase public pressure on .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/aca-demands-viacom-pull-inaccurate-crawl-r995783.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/aca-demands-viacom-pull-inaccurate-crawl-r995783.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Financial-POS-Machine-Market-Report,-2008-58475.asp In narrow sense, the financial POS machines are card readers with industrial standard and identified by financial institutions. The financial POS machines are mainly applied in the sectors of bank, insurance and tax affair. Moreover, financial POS machines accept magnetic cards (the most are UnionPay cards), IC cards and RFID cards. Financial POS machines has many functions but focus on consumption and account transfer, normally fulfill by online transactions, an receipt will be provided after transactions completed. According to China UnionPay, by the end of June 2008, China had 152 card-issuing institutions with the total issue of over 1.6 .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-financial-pos-machine-market-report-r995781.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-financial-pos-machine-market-report-r995781.htm Computer & Technology (PR-inside.com) www.orakhoj.com exclusive search engine for oracle professionals. Search Engines have become very important for IT professionals in their day to day troubleshooting, Keeping in view the importance for exclusive search we have come across www.orakhoj.com with GOOGLE Custom Search. This search engine will query the relevant oracle related websites which saves and lot of time and improves the efficiency of individuals. This site is admired and accessed by thousands of Oracle professionals from 90 countries across the globe. Keeping in view the overwhelming response for www.orakhoj.com we have come out with similar concept for Java http://www.javakhoj.com, Dotnet http://www.dotnetkhoj.com , Unix .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/www-orakhoj-com-r995780.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/www-orakhoj-com-r995780.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE), has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange that it has fallen below the NYSE's continued listing standard relating to average share price. The standard requires a minimum average closing price of $1.00 per share over a consecutive 30-trading-day period. In a letter dated Dec. 30, 2008, the NYSE also noted that Lee was nearing non-compliance with its market capitalization standard, which requires a 30-trading-day average of $25 million. The NYSE said it reserves the right to re-evaluate continued listing determinations regarding other standards, including whether the stock trades at sustained levels .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/lee-enterprises-receives-notice-of-r995778.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/lee-enterprises-receives-notice-of-r995778.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) PARIS (AP) - France's Renault SA said Friday that vehicle sales fell 28.5 percent in December as the global financial and economic crisis led to a «brutal» collapse of the market. For the full year, Renault posted a sales drop of 4.2 percent in a world market that fell 4.8 percent. Renault held its share of the world market for cars and light commercial vehicles steady at 3.6 percent in 2008. «The intensity of the crisis affecting the automotive sector and the brutal fall in our main markets led us to review our .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/renault-vehicle-sales-drop-sharply-amid-r995779.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/renault-vehicle-sales-drop-sharply-amid-r995779.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Verso Paper Corp. (NYSE:VRS) announced today that Joshua Harris has voluntarily resigned from Verso's board of directors, and that the board has appointed Eric Press as his replacement. The resignation of Mr. Harris and the appointment of Mr. Press are effective immediately. 'The board of directors expresses its appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Harris for his support and service to Verso,' said Mike Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Press is a partner of Apollo Management VII, L.P., an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, a global private equity firm headquartered in New York. Having joined .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/verso-announces-changes-in-board-of-r995777.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/verso-announces-changes-in-board-of-r995777.htm World News (PR-inside.com) DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syria has responded to Israel's Gaza offensive with harsh words for the Israelis and expressions of firm support for Hamas. But it's unlikely to do much more. With its nemesis President George W. Bush just days from leaving office, Syria does not want to do anything to deepen its diplomatic isolation from the United States or to anger President-elect Barack Obama. Rather, Obama's election has filled many here with hope for better U.S.-Syrian relations. «Syria's strategic outlook is based on long-term constants and dynamics more than specific events,» .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/analysis-syria-deals-with-gaza-eyeing-r995775.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/analysis-syria-deals-with-gaza-eyeing-r995775.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Blood-Products-Industry-Report,-2007-2008-58474.asp China blood products industry is all along comparatively independent from global blood products industry. In the year of 1986, according to the rules from Ministry of Health, China prohibited the import of blood products except HAS. However, since 2002, HAS import had been also prohibited from BSE disease regions. Considering the short supply of domestic blood products, in May 2008, State Council of China adjusted the import tariff of HSA products from 3% to zero during 1st Jun 2008 to the end of Dec 2008. However, due to the HAS price in China market lower than international market, foreign companies are .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-blood-products-industry-report-r995776.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-blood-products-industry-report-r995776.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Global High Income Fund Inc. (the 'Fund') (NYSE: GHI), a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company seeking high current income and secondarily, capital appreciation through investments primarily in securities of emerging market debt issuers, today announced its distribution characteristics for the month of December 2008. On December 15, 2008, the Fund's Board of Directors declared a regular monthly distribution of $0.0753 per share. This distribution is payable on December 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2008. The ex-dividend date was December 23, 2008. The Fund adopted a managed distribution policy in December 1999, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/global-high-income-fund-inc-r995774.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/global-high-income-fund-inc-r995774.htm Business (PR-inside.com) SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) ('SCANA') announced today that it has priced a public offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock at $35.50 per share. The size of the common stock offering has been increased from the previously announced 2,000,000 shares. In addition, the underwriter has been granted an over-allotment option to purchase up to 375,000 additional shares of SCANA's common stock. As previously announced, the common stock offering was made in conjunction with the decision by the Standard and Poor's Corporation to include SCANA in the S and P 500 Index. SCANA will use the net proceeds from the sale for .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/scana-corporation-announces-the-upsizing-r995773.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/scana-corporation-announces-the-upsizing-r995773.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Portable-Medical-Devices-Report,-2007-2008-58473.asp In 2007, the market scale of portable medical devices in China was CNY 24.56 billion, up by 16.5% year on year, which was mainly contributed by the purchase growth from large hospitals. Along with the increasingly application of network technologies and mobile terminals in medical sector, portable medical devices will be the mainstream of future medical electronics development. In order to meet the features of portable medical devices such as miniaturization, high integration as well as low power consumption, semiconductor vendors has been increasing their investment focus on the R and D of electronic components for portable medical devices. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/china-portable-medical-devices-report-r995772.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-portable-medical-devices-report-r995772.htm Education & Career (PR-inside.com) New York, NY, January 09, 2009 -- The Exchange National Bank and Trust has successfully deployed compliance training from Edcomm Banker's Academy for its bank training needs for the next two years. Focus on Compliance will be hosted and maintained using Edcomm Banker's Academy's own Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®. Focus on Compliance, from Edcomm Banker's Academy, is a computer-based, distance-learning program, and can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD-ROM. The program teaches banking compliance using easy-to-understand language in an interactive, self-paced format. Participants learn from their own perspective, with a curriculum customized to their position. Focus on Compliance .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/the-exchange-national-bank-and-trust-r995771.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-exchange-national-bank-and-trust-r995771.htm Computer & Technology (PR-inside.com) Las Vegas, NV, January 09, 2009 -- The Distributed Computing Industry Association (www.DCIA.info), a trade organization with more than one-hundred Member companies including peer-to-peer and social networking software developers and distributors (P2Ps), Internet service providers (ISPs), content rights holders (CRHs), and service- and-support companies, announced today that Brand Asset Digital is the recipient of its 2008 DCIA Groundbreaker's Award. The award was presented at a special ceremony today to Joey Patuleia, Brand Asset Digital's Co-Founder, during the second annual P2P MEDIA SUMMIT at CES. 'The DCIA Groundbreaker's Award is presented annually to that company which has achieved the greatest breakthrough in attracting .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/brand-asset-digital-receives-2008-dcia-r995770.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/brand-asset-digital-receives-2008-dcia-r995770.htm Sport (PR-inside.com) CARSON, California (AP) - Morelia advanced to the last four of the InterLiga with a 3-0 win over Pachuca on Thursday, edging Toluca out of the final four on goal difference. Morelia and Toluca entered Thursday's final round of Group A games with identical records from their initial two games, and after Morelia's win, Toluca had the chance to at least match it, but could only win 2-0 over UAG Tecos. Pachuca was already certain of progressing after winning its opening two games. Pachuca and Morelia will be joined by the top two teams .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/morelia-edges-toluca-out-of-interliga-r995768.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/morelia-edges-toluca-out-of-interliga-r995768.htm Finance (PR-inside.com) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Prosecutors sought a formal arrest warrant Friday for a mysterious South Korean blogger known as «Minerva,» whose purported predictions on the global economy, including the collapse of Lehman Brothers, have caused a sensation. The 30-year-old man, identified only by his surname Park, was accused of spreading false information on an Internet discussion site last month that the government ordered major financial institutions and trade businesses not to purchase dollars. Park was detained Wednesday and has admitted to the allegations, prosecution spokesman Oh Se-in said. An arrest .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/warrant-sought-for-mysterious-skorean-blogger-r995769.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/warrant-sought-for-mysterious-skorean-blogger-r995769.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/United-Arab-Emirates-Telecommunications-Report-Q1-2009-58472.asp BMI has made some changes to its forecasting methodology and these have had some impact on our predictions for the UAE. This is most notable in terms of penetration rates, as forecasts for the UAE's population growth have been revised to make them considerably higher, while overall the projections for mobile, fixed-line and internet have not changed significantly, so naturally the forecast penetration rates are now lower. Second ranked operator du claimed to have had 1.85mn active subscribers at June 2008, and this has led us to revise our market total for Q208, although it has not greatly affected our forecasts. .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/united-arab-emirates-telecommunications-report-r995767.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/united-arab-emirates-telecommunications-report-r995767.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Kuwait-Telecommunications-Report-Q1-2009-58471.asp At time of writing, the Kuwaiti mobile market is poised for the entrance of a third player. Viva, backed by the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has launched its brand in the country, and is open for preregistration. The company is trying to generate excitement by offering customised numbers and expects to launch commercial services by the end of 2008. It is entering a market with diminishing growth potential and dominated by prepaid subscribers, but one that boasts some of the highest ARPUs in the region, and even the world. The entrance of the third operator is expected to noticeably increase .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/kuwait-telecommunications-report-q-r995765.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/kuwait-telecommunications-report-q-r995765.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Gold Reserve Inc. (NYSE Alternext:GRZ) (TSX:GRZ) today announced that it has served and filed a motion in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking, among other things, an injunction to restrain Rusoro Mining Ltd. ('Rusoro') (TSX-V:RML.V) from proceeding with Rusoro's unsolicited offer of December 15, 2008 (the 'Offer') to acquire all of the outstanding shares and equity units of Gold Reserve in consideration for three shares of Rusoro for each Gold Reserve share tendered under the Offer. Additionally, pursuant to the Shareholder Rights Plan adopted on January 29, 2006 and confirmed by its shareholders on March 22, 2006, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/gold-reserve-delivers-injunction-motion-r995764.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/gold-reserve-delivers-injunction-motion-r995764.htm Advertising & Marketing (PR-inside.com) Las Vegas, Nevada, January 09, 2009 -- Joe Colletti, President of Joe Colletti and Associates (JCA), an Atlanta based new home sales training firm, is to be a featured speaker at the 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 19-21. The International Builders' Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The show will feature over a million-and-a-half square feet of the latest and most advanced building products and services. Visitors can see the latest innovations in the building industry with hands-on demonstrations and working models in over 300 building industry. Joe Colletti, Keynote Speaker, .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/new-home-sales-trainer-joe-colletti-r995761.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-home-sales-trainer-joe-colletti-r995761.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Egypt-Telecommunications-Report-Q1-2009-58470.asp BMI estimates that the Egyptian mobile subscriber market grew by 9.6% in the third quarter of 2008. Including inactive mobile users, which all three of Egypt's operators are assumed to have, the total Egyptian mobile customers expanded to 42.275mn at the end of September 2008; this is equivalent penetration rate of just over 53%. By the end of 2008, we estimate that there will be nearly 46mn mobile users representing a penetration rate of around 58%. Although 2008 saw particularly strong customer growth, our figures do assume that the market contains a substantial number of inactive prepaid users. If the inactive .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/egypt-telecommunications-report-q-r995759.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/egypt-telecommunications-report-q-r995759.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Ocean Downs Racetrack announced today that it will be forced to suspend simulcast wagering at the racetrack and its off-track betting location, The Cambridge Turf Club, in Cambridge, Maryland, as of January 1, 2009, pending resolution of a contract issue with the Ocean Downs horsemen. The horsemen, represented by Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, refused to continue contract negotiations with Ocean Downs and then withdrew their consent for simulcasting at Ocean Downs and The Cambridge Turf Club. The horsemen's consent is required by the Interstate Horseracing Act. 'We asked Cloverleaf to agree to a brief extension of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/ocean-downs-racetrack-cambridge-turf-r995760.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ocean-downs-racetrack-cambridge-turf-r995760.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Time Warner Cable is not pulling Viacom's programming at midnight. Viacom is pulling its programming. Devoted fans of Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV and VH1 should call those networks and express their outrage at Viacom's inconsiderate and ungrateful behavior. We at Time Warner Cable are more than willing to continue airing these networks under the current rates until an agreement with Viacom is reached. We would never treat our customers the way Viacom is treating its viewers. We find it shameful and childish. Time Warner Cable Alex Dudley, 917-886-8053 .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/a-clarification-statement-from-alex-dudley-r995758.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-clarification-statement-from-alex-dudley-r995758.htm World News (PR-inside.com) JERUSALEM (AP) - The U.N. Security Council called for an «immediate» and «durable» cease-fire in Gaza, but an intense bombardment of missiles from Israeli jets and helicopters early Friday and a barrage of Hamas rockets indicated there would be no rapid end to the fighting. A Hamas spokesman said the Islamic militant group «is not interested» in the cease-fire because it was not consulted and the resolution did not meet its minimum demands. Israel's top leaders were set Friday to discuss the cease-fire _ or a possible expansion of the ground .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/gaza-strikes-rockets-as-un-calls-r995757.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/gaza-strikes-rockets-as-un-calls-r995757.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/South-Africa-Freight-Transport-Report-Q1-2009-58469.asp South African shipping companies posted strong results in the first half of 2008, but analysts noted that share prices had not appeared to lift as a result. In August, the shipping and logistics company Grindrod said that attributable earnings in the six months to June rose by 94% to ZAR1.1bn (US$138.2bn). Trencor, another local shipping group, said its interim results for the first half showed diluted headline earnings per share up by 84% to ZAR1.834, from ZAR0.997 in the same period a year prior. Both companies attributed the surge in profits to a combination of the South African commodities boom and .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/south-africa-freight-transport-report-q-r995755.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/south-africa-freight-transport-report-q-r995755.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/10b510/israel_in_vitro_di) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report 'Israel In Vitro Diagnostics Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012' to their offering. This report is an essential source for in-depth information and data relating to the Israel In vitro diagnostic devices market. It also offers detailed and comprehensive coverage of market revenue, distribution and company share information; and latest news, financial deals and pipeline products information of each of the key sub-segments of the in vitro diagnostics market in Israel. Scope - The report provides in .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/research-and-markets-examine-israel-s-in-r995752.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/research-and-markets-examine-israel-s-in-r995752.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Toreador Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: TRGL) announced that it had been notified by Petrol Ofisi, the buyer of its 26.75% interest in the South Akcakoca Sub-basin project, that they believe that certain material adverse changes have occurred under the assignment agreement and that, therefore, a condition precedent to the closing of the transaction has not been fulfilled. They have also requested mutual discussions for resolution of the issues at a meeting to be held on January 9, 2009. Toreador has notified them that their claims are unwarranted and not valid, but has agreed to the meeting to address each of their .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/toreador-notified-by-petrol-ofisi-of-r995753.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/toreador-notified-by-petrol-ofisi-of-r995753.htm Sport (PR-inside.com) YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) - The Yokohama BayStars of Japan's Central League have signed former major league slugger Dan Johnson to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million. Johnson, 29, spent three seasons with the Oakland Athletics from 2005 before splitting the 2008 season with the A's and the Tampa Bay Rays. He played first base or as a designated hitter. An All American as a college player, Johnson had a promising rookie season with the As but was demoted to the minor leagues for much of the remainder of his MLB career. He hit .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/japan-s-baystars-sign-dan-johnson-r995751.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/japan-s-baystars-sign-dan-johnson-r995751.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Kuwait-Freight-Transport-Report-Q1-2009-58468.asp Start-up Wataniya Airways (also known as National Airways) said in late August that it had signed an agreement to lease three Airbus A320s from the Dutch company AerCap. The planes would be leased for nine years starting in 2010, Wataniya said, while not revealing the price it would pay. The new agreement meant that Wataniya was effectively doubling the size of its planned fleet from three to six aircraft. The company said it planned to launch its services in January 2009. In May, Reuters news agency had reported that the company's intention was to build the fleet to at least .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/kuwait-freight-transport-report-q-r995750.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/kuwait-freight-transport-report-q-r995750.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Riverview Financial Corporation announced its formation today through the consolidation of First Perry Bancorp, Inc. and HNB Bancorp, Inc. Subsequently, Riverview National Bank was formed through the consolidation of The First National Bank of Marysville and Halifax National Bank. As a result, Riverview National Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Riverview Financial Corporation. However, the current branches The First National Bank of Marysville and Halifax National Bank will retain their names. As a result of the consolidation, Riverview National Bank has assets of approximately $228 million with 8 branch offices in Central Pennsylvania. These transactions were effective after the close .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/first-perry-bancorp-inc-and-hnb-r995746.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/first-perry-bancorp-inc-and-hnb-r995746.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Israel-Freight-Transport-Report-Q1-2009-58467.asp A new labour dispute broke out at Israel's main ports in late August. Histradut, the main union confederation, called industrial action after it failed to convince the government to drop an item in its planned economic arrangements bill that would effectively create a loophole enabling the use of nonunion contract labour. The proposed legislation would allow Israel Ports Developments and Assets, which up till now has only owned and managed port assets, to be responsible for managing port operations as well. This would potentially allow it to bring in contracted, non-union labour, bypassing collective agreements between Histradut unions and the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/israel-freight-transport-report-q-r995747.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/israel-freight-transport-report-q-r995747.htm Business (PR-inside.com) The amount of optimism for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) never ceases to amaze me. Do they put something in their coffee that makes investors and analysts think it might actually muscle itself back the 77% it has lost since November 2006' Starbucks has come up with a number of ploys to get customers in its doors recently. In March, Chairman Howard Schultz introduced a 'state of the art espresso machine,' which basically made a drink cost almost the same as its weight in gold. Earlier the company began offering oatmeal in an attempt to get the morning crew .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/schaeffer-s-street-stories-starbucks-corporation-r995745.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/schaeffer-s-street-stories-starbucks-corporation-r995745.htm World News (PR-inside.com) KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - A provincial governor says at least 10 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in a market in southern Afghanistan. Nimroz province Governor Ghulam Dastagir Azad says the bomber was on foot and apparently targeted a police official who was buying produce at a shop. Azad says Friday's blast destroyed four shops and killed the police official, along with another officer and at least eight civilians. Nimroz Police Chief Gen. Jabar Pardeli confirmed the death of the police official and said there were other deaths but .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/afghan-governor-says-10-killed-by-r995744.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/afghan-governor-says-10-killed-by-r995744.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Egypt-Freight-Transport-Report-Q1-2009-58466.asp Speaking at the end of October, President Hosni Mubarak said that as a result of the global financial crisis, Egypt was likely to face lower revenues from tourism and from shipping traffic passing through the Suez Canal, but that otherwise its economy would remain relatively well protected from adverse international conditions. He said that 'in Egypt we are maybe in a better situation than some other countries but we risk having problems regarding our imports, regarding tourism revenues, and also revenues from the Suez Canal'. In a comments made after meeting French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris, he noted that .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/egypt-freight-transport-report-q-r995742.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/egypt-freight-transport-report-q-r995742.htm Business (PR-inside.com) As announced yesterday, K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN), a leading provider of proprietary, technology-based curriculum and education services created for online delivery to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, began trading on the NYSE 'Big Board' today. In connection with the transfer to the NYSE 'Big Board', the Company gave notice to NYSE Arca today of its intention to voluntarily delist its common stock from NYSE Arca. The Company determined that it was in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to withdraw its listing from NYSE Arca in light of the Company's acceptance for listing on the New York .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/k12-inc-to-voluntarily-delist-from-r995743.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/k12-inc-to-voluntarily-delist-from-r995743.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Chile-Telecommunications-Report-Q1-2009-58465.asp Mobile services remain the driver behind Chile's telecoms market despite slowing growth. The market continues to creep towards 100% penetration but operators are increasingly focused on improving their ARPUs instead of gaining new subscribers. Market leaders Movistar and Entel have seen significant increases in their postpaid subscriber bases and are reaping the rewards of such a strategy with year-onyear (y-o-y) increases in ARPU for both operators. On the other hand, Claro's strategy of targeting subscriber growth means its ARPUs and MOUs have suffered. The company continues to report declining ARPU and has also been losing postpaid subscribers. On top of .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/chile-telecommunications-report-q-r995738.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/chile-telecommunications-report-q-r995738.htm Travel & Leisure (PR-inside.com) Ljubljana, Slovenia, January 09, 2009 -- Poland has a long Baltic Sea coastline and is bordered by Belarus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine. The roads and other public facilities are modern and in good condition, so renting a car at IzziCar is good choice for seeing all the interesting things this country offers to see. Poland's capital Warsaw is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. The investment boom is visible everywhere you look. In Warsaw, you can see the most clearly how the city is taking full advantage of the tremendous and unique opportunities arising .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/izzicar-spreads-its-car-hire-services-r995737.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/izzicar-spreads-its-car-hire-services-r995737.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Chile-Freight-Transport-Report-Q1-2009-58464.asp Cargo operations represented a key component to Chile's LAN Airlines' continuing profitability, Pablo Yunis, Vice President for North and Central America and the Caribbean told The Miami Herald in September. Yunis noted that LAN had remained profitable each year since it was privatized in 1994, now flew to 19 countries, and had a cargo operation that contributed 30% of total revenue. Yunis said that the aviation industry as a whole was experiencing a downward cycle, but that this had not stopped the airline from recording positive profits and revenue in 2008, after a record year in 2007. Key factors were .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/chile-freight-transport-report-q-r995732.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/chile-freight-transport-report-q-r995732.htm Business (PR-inside.com) Strategic Global Income Fund, Inc. (the 'Fund') (NYSE: SGL), a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company seeking a high level of current income as a primary objective and capital appreciation as a secondary objective through investments in US and foreign debt securities, today announced its distribution characteristics for the month of December 2008. On December 15, 2008, the Fund's Board of Directors declared a regular monthly distribution of $0.0619 per share. This distribution is payable December 31, 2008 to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2008. The ex-dividend date was December 23, 2008. The Fund adopted .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/strategic-global-income-fund-inc-r995733.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/strategic-global-income-fund-inc-r995733.htm Entertainment (PR-inside.com) Led Zeppelin will record a new album and tour with a new singer this year. Peter Mensch, guitarist Jimmy Page's manager, confirmed the legendary rockers are planning to reunite without singer Robert Plant, who has repeatedly insisted he no longer wants to play with the group. Peter - who revealed the band, including bassists John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham, are keen to work together again - said: 'They did the show at London's O2 Arena in 2007 with Robert Plant - they had a really good time rehearsing, the three of them, before Robert .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/led-zeppelin-s-tour-plan-r995731.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/led-zeppelin-s-tour-plan-r995731.htm Entertainment (PR-inside.com) John Travolta is holding a private memorial for his teenage son today (08.01.09). The 54-year-old actor and his wife Kelly Preston have planned a Scientology service for 16-year-old Jett - who died last week following a seizure at their Bahamas hotel - at their Florida estate. The couple are believed to have invited fellow followers of the controversial religion Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey and Kirstie Alley to the service. A family friend said: 'Forget that John is a big Hollywood star. He is just a grieving father who is struggling to cope with the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/john-travolta-s-final-goodbye-r995730.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/john-travolta-s-final-goodbye-r995730.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Brazil-Freight-Transport-Report-Q1-2009-58463.asp At the beginning of October 08, LLX Logistica, the logistics arm of the Grupo EBX mining company, said that its decision to suspend its Porto Brasil investment project was not indicative of a paucity of liquidity for the company, but instead represented a prudent move amid tightening global credit markets. Porto Brasil was to be built at Peruibe, 70km south of the country's main port at Santos, and designed to handle 20mn metric tonnes a year of iron ore exports, along with 29mn mt of farm products and 17.5mn mt of fertilizers and bulk liquids. LLX CEO Ricardo Antunes said that .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/brazil-freight-transport-report-q-r995728.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/brazil-freight-transport-report-q-r995728.htm Entertainment (PR-inside.com) Paris Hilton claims to have only have slept with 'a couple' of men. The hotel heiress - who inadvertently appeared in a sex tape, eventually released as 'One Night In Paris', in 2004 with then-boyfriend Rick Salomon - says she won't have sex with a boyfriend too soon into a relationship. Paris, who has romanced a host of stars including Benji Madden, Nick Carter and model Jason Shaw, said: 'I'm a strong woman who doesn't depend on a man for anything. If you give it up to a guy he won't respect you. He'll want you .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/two-guy-girl-paris-hilton-r995729.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/two-guy-girl-paris-hilton-r995729.htm Entertainment (PR-inside.com) Sarah Jessica Parker is reportedly set to split from her husband and is already house-hunting alone. The 43-year-old actress - who has been dogged by rumours her 11-year marriage to Matthew Broderick is in trouble after claims he cheated on her with a 25-year-old woman - recently asked a New York broker to find her an apartment. A source told America's Star magazine: 'The time has come when she realises it just isn't worth it. Sarah Jessica is determined to get her own place and bring down the curtain on her marriage.' The 'Sex .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/sarah-jessica-parker-to-split-r995726.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sarah-jessica-parker-to-split-r995726.htm Entertainment (PR-inside.com) Patrick Swayze has renewed his wedding vows in a 'fairytale' ceremony. The 'Dirty Dancing' star - who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year - and Lisa Niemi, his wife of 33 years, reaffirmed their love for each other by recreating the classic story of Snow White. The actor said: 'We did it very Prince Charming and Snow White. I rode in on a white stallion.' Lisa said: 'It was like a fairytale. One of the happiest days ever.' The 56-year-old star has been fighting the disease with chemotherapy and experimental medications .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/patrick-swayze-renews-vows-r995727.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/patrick-swayze-renews-vows-r995727.htm Entertainment (PR-inside.com) Fergie is planning to wear purple, red or black on her wedding day. The 33-year-old 'Big Girls Don't Cry' singer has revealed she won't be in the traditional white when she marries 'Transformers' star Josh Duhamel in Los Angeles on Saturday (10.01.09). She said: 'Don't expect me to be in white. Maybe I'll be in black or red or purple.' No matter what colour the dress is, friends say it will be 'classic and simple' and probably designed by Calvin Klein, the singer's favourite red carpet designer. In preparation for the .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/fergie-s-colourful-wedding-r995725.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fergie-s-colourful-wedding-r995725.htm Business (PR-inside.com) http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Summary-Market-Report/Brazil-Food-and-Drink-Report-Q1-2009-58462.asp Brazil has one of the largest and most dynamic drinks industries in the world. Indeed, according to BMI's new forecasts, the alcoholic drinks sector should reach a value of US15,775mn in 2013, up from an estimated US$14,342mn in 2008. Meanwhile, the soft drinks sector should reach a value of US$20,219mn, up from an estimated US$14,512mn in 2008, representing growth of almost 40%. However, alcohol sales are being impacted by strict new drink-driving laws in the country. On June 19 2008, Brazil passed a tough new law against drinking and driving that included tougher penalties and a lower intoxication threshold. The new .. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/brazil-food-and-drink-report-q-r995723.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/brazil-food-and-drink-report-q-r995723.htm