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NAPA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jarvis Winery world tasting event in Napa Valley's original cave winery.

VALHALLA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FUJIFILM Recording Media USA, Inc. has announced it was able to demonstrate the long term archivability of Barium-Ferrite (BaFe) magnetic particle.

阿姆斯特丹--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美国商业资讯)--数字安全领域的全球领先企业金雅拓公司（Gemalto，泛欧证券交易所股票代码：NL0000400653 GTO）今天宣布，公司推出了用于物理和逻辑访问控制的PROX DUTM智能卡读卡器。这款双接口读卡器可通过单一的装置安全访问大量采用非接触式和接触式技术的应用，使用非常方便。这些应用包括员工企业标志、电子身份和医疗保健。在非接触式和接触式模式下，PROX DU在Windows®操作系统中可实现即插即用，这是金雅拓解决方案独有的功能。 PROX DU拥有时尚的设计和较轻的重量，符合人体工程学原理，使用非常简单。PROX DU在本地Windows®操作系统驱动上运行，终端用户无需安装其他软件。对于组织而言，PROX DU也非常容易实施，只需将装置插入一个USB端口即可，从而降低总体拥有成本。这一创新巩固了金雅拓在智能读卡器领域的全球领先地位1。 企业可以利用这种通用性，让职员安全地访问物业、信息网络以及公司应用程序。PROX DU还适用于要求高速度的零售和公共交通应用以及电子银行交易和忠诚度项目。 金雅拓在线验证部高级副

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Una nueva encuesta realizada a estadounidenses adultos con edades entre 18 y 25 años reveló que seis de cada 10 no pudieron identificar al Coronel Harland Sanders, fundador de la cadena de pollos más grande del mundo y quien alguna vez figuró entre las celebridades más reconocidas en el mundo. De hecho, el 52 por ciento cree que el Coronel fue un icono corporativo inventado. Para conmemorar los 120 años del nacimiento de su fundador, KFC está preparando una

米ニューヨーク州ホワイトプレーンズ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--（ビジネスワイヤ） -- 水関連の学生研究に対する最も権威ある国際賞のストックホルム青少年水大賞（SJWP）が昨日、ストックホルムで開かれている世界水週間でカナダの青年Alexandre AllardとDanny Luongに授与されました。SJWPはITTコーポレーション（NYSE: ITT）が世界的スポンサーとなっています。プラスチックの1種であるポリスチレンの生分解に焦点を当てたAllardとLuongの研究は、廉価で容易に利用可能な微生物と酵素を利用し、水中の有害なプラスチックを分解するための新しいアプローチを示しました。 AllardとLuongは5000ドルの賞金を受け、10月には米ルイジアナ州ニューオーリンズまで旅費全額の補助を受けて渡航し、水質と水処理技術に関する北米最大のイベントである世界環境連盟（World Environment Federation）年次総会で研究成果を発表します。 審査委員はまた、中国のYingxin Li、Zhaonan Yang、Wanling Chenに優秀賞を与えま

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of the West and the Pacific-10 Conference today announced that Bank of the West is the “Official Bank of the Pac-10.” “Bank of the West and the Pac-10 Conference share a commitment to excellence and rich histories deeply rooted in the Western United States,” said Michael Shepherd, Chairman and CEO of Bank of the West. “This relationship builds on our bank’s current sponsorship of university athletic programs, while bringing us closer to all of the Pac-10 scho

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Texas Pete is going on a tailgate tour across the country to capture the Flavor of Football in video segments that will air on FSN Gridiron LIVE,TexasPeteTailgate.com and youtube.com/texaspete.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Texas Pete Ultimate Tailgate Contest is looking for the most amazing tailgate party in the country among 2010 college football fans. Prize package is worth $3,000. Enter by November 13, 2010.

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading free directory of businesses owned by United States military veterans celebrates 5,000 member milestone by launching new integrated SDVOSB search function

WESTERLY, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Washington Trust's commercial real estate group provided $7.2 million in financing to Linear for two retail shopping centers in key retail markets in Smithfield, RI and Raytham, Mass.

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pebblebrook Hotel Trust acquires Monaco Washington DC.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. and the Jacksonville Jaguars today announced the launch of the NFL’s first co-branded bottled water.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--YAHTZEE, iPad

STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stanford scholars question how Americans talk about race and ethnicity. Their scholarship suggests that everyday interactions between people create and maintain race and ethnicity.

FOREST CITY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winnebago Industries rings NYSE Closing Bell.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Breaking News for Tradeshows and Conferences Taking Place September 6, 2010 Through October 24, 2010.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation’s leading organization for encouraging and nurturing Hispanics in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions, previewed its Annual National Conference at a press conference today at the National Press Club in Washington. Leaders from Capitol Hill, national Hispanic leadership organizations, corporate sponsors and the educational community were on hand, along with SHPE stud

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autodesk announces Flame Premium a powerful production solution that combines 3D visual effects, editorial finishing and color grading on one workstation at a special price.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier names Paul G. Boynton president and chief operating officer, effective October 1, 2010.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International business lawyer Arthur J. Furia has joined Shutts & Bowen LLP in Miami as a partner in its statewide Corporate Practice Group.

LOS ÁNGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--La Opinión, el principal periódico en español de los Estados Unidos, y KPCC 89.3 (Radio Pública del Sur de California) presentarán el debate entre la Senadora nominada de los EEUU Barbara Boxer (Demócrata), y su contrincante la Republicana Carly Fiorina, el miércoles 29 de septiembre de 2010 de 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., como parte del programa diario de Patt Morrison en KPCC. El debate Boxer-Fiorina viene como lo demuestran las encuestas con una diferencia muy ajustada. La

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--La Opinión and 89.3 KPCC (Southern California Public Radio) to co-host a debate between incumbent US Senator Barbara Boxer (Democrat) and her Republican challenger Carly Fiorina

WEST LINN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stock Offering

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tropical Foods,a food manufacturer that specializes in raw and roasted nuts, dried fruit and snack mixes, has launched a new addition to their My Salad Bar line with gluten free, all natural croutons.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JettRiders garnered attention as they cycled 3,800 miles coast to coast to raise funds and awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the leading fatal genetic disorder diagnosed in children today.

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digi-Key Announces Stock on 3M™ Power Clamp Solutions; Reliable and cost effective connectivity for industrial control systems

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US DOE awards Petra Solar its prestigious innovation SEGIS contract for advanced technologies to increase penetration of solar on the grid.

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chuao Chocolatier launches its Artisan Chocolate Brownie Mix. Available at Crate and Barrel stores nationwide, the brownie mixes are offered in three flavors, including Abuela, Spicy Maya and Winter.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESI Group (ISIN FR0004110310) maakt bekend dat het ESI Global Forum 2010 afgelopen 19 en 20 mei plaats heeft gevonden in München, Duitsland. Dit forum is het eerste internationale gebruikersforum over virtuele prototypering. Het succes van het forum kwam naar voren door de actieve deelname van ruim 280 ontwerpers, ingenieurs, analisten, en managers van klantbedrijven en partnerbedrijven uit verschillende industrieën. Het gevarieerde publiek heeft naar ruim 100 presentatie

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volgend op zijn toespraak ter gelegenheid van het ESI Global Forum 2010 heeft Roger Herdy, Program Manager voor Qualis Corporation dat het NASA Marshall Space Flight Center ondersteunt, een herinneringsplakkaat van het internationale ruimtestation gepresenteerd aan voorzitter en CEO Alain de Rouvray van ESI ter erkenning van het belang van ESI-software voor het succes van het Space Station Program. Bij de uitreiking meldde Roger Herdy dat het ruimtestation die avond te zi

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to the following Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) state personal income tax (PIT) revenue bonds (education): --$133,485,000 qualified school construction bonds (QSCBs), series 2010 (federally taxable interest bearing bonds). The bonds are expected to sell via negotiation the week of Sept. 13, 2010. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: --Bond payments require annual state legislative appropriation; howe

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to the following New York State Thruway Authority state personal income tax (PIT) revenue bonds: --$370,000,000 PIT revenue bonds (transportation) series 2010A. The bonds are expected to sell via negotiation the week of Sept. 13, 2010. In addition, Fitch affirms the following rating: --$19 billion in outstanding PIT revenue bonds issued by New York State agencies at 'AA'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: --Bond paymen

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA+' rating to the following bonds of the city of Norfolk, Virginia (the city): --$134.5 million general obligation (GO) refunding bonds, series 2010G. The bonds are scheduled to sell on a negotiated basis Sept. 15. In addition, Fitch affirms the following ratings: --$873.5 million GO bonds at 'AA+'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE:--Norfolk's maritime assets, including the world's largest naval stations and an active deepwater

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has published a report on Lake County, IL's 2010 water and sewer revenue bonds. The report is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'. Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'. Related Research: Lake County, Illinoishttp://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=555025 ALL FITCH CREDIT RATINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS. PLEASE READ THESE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS BY FOLLOWING THIS LI

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term and short-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Fulton Financial Corporation's (FULT) and related subsidiaries at 'A-' and 'F1' respectively. The Rating Outlook remains Stable. A complete list of ratings is included at the end of this release. Fitch's rating actions are indicative of FULT's proven track record during the challenging macroeconomic environment, significantly enhanced capital levels, and manageable credit costs. Th

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns the following rating to Concord, North Carolina's (the city) bonds: --Approximately $9.2 million in refunding limited obligation bonds (LOBs), series 2010 'AA'. In addition, Fitch affirms the following ratings: --Approximately $24.4 million in outstanding certificates of participation (COPs) at 'AA'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: --The rating reflects the county's general credit characteristics, the fact that payments on the LOBs

MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned ratings to Telemovil El Salvador, S.A. (Telemovil) and Telemovil Finance Co. Ltd as follows: Telemovil --Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'BB'; --Foreign Currency IDR 'BB'. Telemovil Finance Co. Ltd --Local Currency IDR 'BB'; --Foreign Currency IDR 'BB'; --Proposed US$450 million senior guaranteed notes due 2017 'BB'. Telemovil Finance Co. Ltd notes are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by its parent company Telemo

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings rates RBSCF 2010-RR4, resecuritization pass-through certificates, series 2010-RR4, as follows: $49,675,750* class CSMC-A 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; $24,837,750** class CSMC-A1 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; $12,419,000** class CSMC-A2 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; $12,419,000** class CSMC-A3 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; $37,256,000** class CSMC-A4 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable; $24,838,000** class CSMC-A5 'AAAsf'; Outlook Stable. Fitch does not rate classes CSMC-B, CSMC-B1 and C

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings takes the following rating actions on Marysville, Michigan's (the city) limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bonds: --$3.4 million limited tax GO capital improvement bonds, series 2006, affirmed at 'AA-'; --$0.4 million limited tax GO wastewater revenue bonds, series 1993, affirmed at 'AA-' The Rating Outlook is revised to Stable from Negative. RATING RATIONALE: --The Outlook revision to Stable from Negative reflects the city's ability to maintain a high

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings upgrades the following rating: --$110.7 million general obligation (GO) bonds to 'AAA' from 'AA+'. The Rating Outlook is revised to Stable from Positive. RATING RATIONALE: --The upgrade to 'AAA' reflects the county's continued strong financial performance and stable economy. --Financial operations are impressive, highlighted by consistent operating surpluses, robust reserve levels and conservative financial policies. --The area economy continues to broade

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to the following Washington Suburban Sanitary District, MD (the district) general obligation (GO) bonds: --$120 million consolidated public improvement bonds, series 2010A; --$120 million consolidated public improvement (taxable Build America Bonds - direct payment to issuer), series 2010B. The bonds are expected to sell competitively the week of Sept. 13, 2010. In addition, Fitch affirms the following district ratings: --$1.4 bill

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns the following rating: --$137.3 million City and County of San Francisco (city) refunding certificates of participation (COPs), series 2010A 'AA-'. The bonds are expected to sell competitively on Sept. 16, 2010. In addition, Fitch affirms the following ratings: --$1.5 billion city general obligation (GO) bonds at 'AA'; --$7 million city settlement obligation bonds at 'AA-'; --$1.2 billion various city, San Francisco Finance Corporation (corpor

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has downgraded 20 bonds in 16 commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions to 'D' indicating that the bonds have incurred a principal write-down. The bonds being downgraded to 'D' as part of this review were all previously rated 'B-', 'CC' or 'C' indicating that a default was expected. Today's action is limited to just the bonds with write-downs. The remaining bonds in these transactions have not been analyzed as part of this review. Fitch do

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to the following Harris County, TX bonds: --$36.9 million toll road unlimited tax (ULT) and subordinate lien revenue refunding bonds, taxable series 2010B. The bonds are expected to sell via negotiation during the week of Sept. 13, 2010. Proceeds will be used to refund outstanding debt for interest cost savings. In addition, Fitch affirms the following ratings: --$1.1 billion in outstanding Harris County, TX limited tax bonds

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings to New Castle County, DE's general obligation (GO) bonds: --$40 million series 2010A at 'AAA';--$51 million series 2010B (Federally Taxable - Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds) at 'AAA'. The bonds are scheduled to sell via negotiation on or after Sept. 16. In addition, Fitch affirms the following ratings:--$343 million GO bonds at 'AAA'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE:--Despite the use of reserv

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings withdraws the ratings on notes from NextStudent Master Trust I auction-rate student loan-backed notes series 2006-1 and series 2007-1. The underlying collateral has been liquidated at the request of the investors following an event of default. Fitch withdraws the following ratings which were placed on Rating Watch Negative on March 30, 2010: -- Series 2006A-1 notes 'BBB'; -- Series 2006A-2 notes 'BBB'; -- Series 2006A-3 notes 'BBB'; -- Series 2006A-4 note

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Appalachian Power Co. (APCo) as follows: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-'; --Senior unsecured debt and pollution control revenue and solid waste disposal bonds at 'BBB'; --Preferred Stock at 'BB+'. Approximately $3.8 billion of debt is affected. The Rating Outlook for the company is Stable. Key drivers of the rating are the company's affiliation with parent, American Electric Power Co. (AEP; IDR 'BBB' with a Stable Outloo

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings withdraws its 'AA-' long-term rating on the following bond because it has been prerefunded: -- Monterey County (CA) (Government Center Master Plan Financing) certificates of participation (COPs) series 2001. The correct rating history for the above bond is now reflected on Fitch's website at www.fitchratings.com. Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com. Related Research:--'Tax-Supported Rating Criteria', dated Aug. 16, 2010.--'U.S

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB-' rating to the proposed reopening of JBS's 8.25% notes due Jan. 29, 2018. This add-on issuance is expected to raise at least USD300 million and the proceeds are expected to be used to refinance shorter maturity indebtedness and for general corporate purposes. The notes will be issued by JBS Finance II Ltd., a special-purpose vehicle wholly owned by JBS and incorporated in the Cayman Island, and is unconditionally guaranteed by JBS and i

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings downgrades the short-term ratings of State Board of Regents of the State of Utah - 1988 General Indenture (UT) senior notes to 'F1' from 'F1+'. Criteria described in 'Global Structured Finance Rating' (Sept. 30, 2009) was used in the rating review. UT's short-term ratings are based on the short-term ratings of Depfa Bank plc (Depfa), which is the liquidity facility provider for this trust. Depfa's short-term rating was downgraded by Fitch to 'F1' from 'F1

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has published updated recovery analyses for U.S. For-Profit Hospital operators, including: Community Health Systems, Inc. HCA, Inc. Health Management Associates, Inc. Tenet Healthcare Corp. The interactive recovery analysis worksheets are available at www.fitchratings.com under the following headers: Sectors >> Corporate Finance >> Corporates >> Research Additional information is available at www.fitchratings.com. The Recovery Ratings re

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to the following Cook County, Illinois (the county) general obligation (GO) bonds: --$121.06 million tax-exempt GO 2010 series G. The bonds are expected to sell via negotiated sale on Sept. 16, 2010. In addition, Fitch affirms the 'AA' rating on the following: --$3.1 billion in outstanding GO bonds. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: --The county economy is broad and diverse, although unemployment rates remain above nat

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the existing ratings for Kentucky Power Co. (KPC) as follows: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-'; --Senior Unsecured Debt at 'BBB'; --Short-term IDR at 'F2'. Approximately $553 million of debt is affected. The Rating Outlook for the company is Stable. Key drivers of the rating are the company's stable utility operations, relatively constructive regulatory environment and affiliation with parent American Electric Power Co., (AEP; Fitch IDR

MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has published a Presale Report on CEDEVIS 10-5U. This MXP5,554.67 million transaction will be the third transaction of 2010 by Instituto Del Fondo Nacional De La Vivienda Para Los Trabajadores (INFONAVIT). It is denominated in UDIs and it is part of the MXP10.57 billion program authorized by Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV). As of August 2010, INFONAVIT has issued a total of 23 transactions in the local market, of which 18 are rated

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The survival of the future flow structured transactions during stressful periods in multiple emerging markets underscores Fitch's belief that these securitizations protect investors' interests by mitigating sovereign better than other types of structures, according to a new Fitch Ratings report. The report serves as an update to the previously published 'Back to the Future: Are Emerging Market Future Flows Making a Comeback?' and includes two new case studies illustrati

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has published tobacco settlement ABS rankings based on the breakeven model outputs and ratings of Fitch rated bonds. Fitch completed the review of tobacco portfolio accounting for the amount of Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) payment received by each trust in 2010. For 2010, the aggregate MSA payment was 16% lower than the amount in 2009. This large drop was partially due to a one-time payment adjustment made in 2009 which increased the payment amount,

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of “a” to the recently issued CAD 500 million 4.65% fixed rate senior unsecured debentures maturing August 13, 2020 of Great-West Lifeco, Inc. (Great-West) (Winnipeg, Manitoba). The assigned outlook is stable, and the remaining ratings of Great-West are unaffected. The proceeds from the debt offering will be utilized for general corporate purposes by Great-West including augmenting its liquidity position. Together with the

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch has assigned a rating of 'BBB' to the $475 million 5.25% senior secured notes issued by Oncor Electric Delivery, LLC (Oncor). The new secured notes will mature on Sept. 30, 2040. The notes are secured by a first mortgage lien on Oncor's transmission and distribution assets and rank equally with other senior secured debt of Oncor. Proceeds from the notes are expected to be used to reduce revolving credit facility borrowings and for general corporate purposes. Key

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed Marfrig's foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings IDRs at 'B+', as well as its 'BBB+ (bra)' national scale rating. Fitch has also affirmed the senior unsecured notes at 'B+/RR4'. In conjunction with these rating actions, Fitch removed the ratings from Rating Watch Negative and assigned them a Stable Outlook. A full list of related rating actions is shown below. These ratings affirmations follow the completion of the issuance of BRL2.

SAO PAULO & RIO DE JANEIRO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has today upgraded some ratings of Banco BTG Pactual S.A. (BTG Pactual) as follows: --Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) upgraded to 'BBB-' from 'BB+', Outlook Stable; --Short-term foreign and local currency IDR upgraded to 'F3' from 'B'; --Individual rating upgraded to 'C' from 'C/D'; --Support rating affirmed at '5'; --Support rating floor affirmed at 'NF'; --Long-term national rating upgraded t

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE: DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, which will be paid on October 15, 2010 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2010. On an annualized basis, this dividend totals $0.40 per common share. About Douglas Emmett, Inc. Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE: DEI) is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real es

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN) has declared a quarterly dividend of 8 cents per share on its $1.00 par value common stock. The quarterly cash dividend, representing Trinity’s 186th consecutively paid dividend, is payable October 29, 2010 to stockholders of record on October 15, 2010. Trinity Industries, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a multi-industry company that owns a variety of market-leading businesses which provide products and services to the industr

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wesco Financial Corporation’s (AMEX:WSC) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share payable December 2, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 4, 2010.

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of the ING Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE: IGR) (the “Fund”), which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “IGR”, declared a monthly distribution of $0.045 per share for the month of September 2010. The following dates apply:           Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date September 2010 09-16-2010 09-20-2010 09-30-2010   IGR’s current distribution rate represents an annualized yield of 7.5% based on the closi

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The DWS closed-end funds listed below announced today regular monthly and quarterly distributions. Details are as follows: September Monthly Dividends Declaration- 9/9/2010 Ex-Date- 9/16/2010 Record- 9/20/2010 Payable- 9/30/2010 Fund   Ticker   Dividend   Prior             Dividend DWS High Income Trust KHI $0.070 $0.070 DWS Municipal Income Trust KTF $0.070 $0.070 DWS Multi Market Income Trust KMM $0.0735 $0.0735 DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust KSM $0.077 $0.077

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Cypress Sharpridge Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (the "Company") today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2010. The dividend will be paid on October 20, 2010 to stockholders of record on September 20, 2010. About Cypress Sharpridge Investments, Inc. Cypress Sharpridge Investments, Inc. is a specialty finance company that invests on a leveraged basis in residential mortgage pass-through cer

GLEN ALLEN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE: DX) announced today that its Board of Directors has increased the quarterly dividend on its common stock to $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2010. The Company had paid $0.23 per common share since the third quarter of 2008. Due to its participation feature, the Series D 9.50% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock will also receive $0.25 per share instead of the normal quarterly rate of $0.2375 per share. Both the common and pr

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: HPP) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared two dividends on its common stock of $0.0021 per share for the period from June 29, 2010, to June 30, 2010, and $0.095 per share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2010. Both dividends will be paid on October 15, 2010, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2010. “We are pleased to announce our first dividends since our initial p

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capstead Mortgage Corporation (NYSE: CMO) announced today that it will pay a third quarter 2010 dividend of $0.26 per common share on October 20, 2010 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2010. About Capstead Capstead Mortgage Corporation, formed in 1985 and based in Dallas, Texas, is a self-managed real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. Capstead earns income from investing in a leveraged portfolio of residential mortgage pass-through secu

HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (Pink Sheets Symbol: AMNF) announced today that its board of directors has declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.00825 per share and a special dividend of an additional $0.00825 per share payable to shareholders of record October 1, 2010. The dividends will be disbursed on or about October 22, 2010. This is the Company’s 41st consecutive quarterly dividend in addition to nine special dividends over the same period

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.15 per share payable December 2, 2010, to shareholders of record on November 11, 2010. The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 909 T.J. Maxx, 822 Marshalls, 329 HomeGoods, and 156 A.J. Wright stores in the United States. In Canada, the Company operates

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brady Corporation’s (NYSE: BRC) Board of Directors has announced an increase in its annual dividend to shareholders of the company's Class A Common Stock from $0.70 to $0.72 per share. A quarterly dividend will be paid on October 29, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8, 2010. This dividend represents the 25th consecutive annual increase in dividends. Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions

DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexsteel Announces 50% Dividend Increase

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE:MGU) (the “Fund”) unanimously approved on September 8, 2010 a regular quarterly distribution for the period ending September 30, 2010 of $0.16 per share. The Fund also announced that Andrew Maple-Brown, Portfolio Manager of the Fund, will host a quarterly investor conference call on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 4:15 PM ET to discuss the Fund’s results for the quarter ended August

MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) has declared a dividend of 15 cents per share, payable October 29, 2010, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2010. This marks the 396th consecutive cash dividend issued by the Company. Dow has paid its shareholders cash dividends every quarter since 1912. About Dow Dow combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Umpqua Holdings Corporation, parent company of Umpqua Bank and Umpqua Investments, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per Common Share.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per common share. The dividend is payable December 10, 2010 to shareholders of record November 20, 2010. The fourth quarter dividend will be the company’s 172nd consecutive dividend paid since October 1967 when the company became publicly held. About TargetTarget Corporation's retail segment includes large general merchandise and food discount stores and Target.com,

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, to be payable October 21, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 7, 2010. About Christopher & Banks Corporation Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women’s clothing. As of September 9, 2010, the Company operates 789 stores in 46 states consis

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset Premier Bond Fund, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WEA”, announced today monthly distributions of $0.1100 per common share for the months of October and November 2010. The distribution schedule appears below:           Month Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date Amount Type October 10/13/2010 10/15/2010 10/29/2010 $0.1100 Income November 11/10/2010 11/15/2010 11/30/2010 $0.1100 Income   This press release is not for tax

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset Income Fund, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PAI”, announced today a monthly distribution rate of $0.0650 per common share for the months of October and November 2010. The distribution schedule appears below:           Month Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date Amount Type October 10/13/2010 10/15/2010 10/29/2010 $0.0650 Income November 11/10/2010 11/15/2010 11/30/2010 $0.0650 Income   This press release is not for tax

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today released financial results for its first quarter ended July 31, 2010. For the first quarter:   Revenues − $165 million . . . up 1.4% Earnings − $12.1 million . . . up 23% EBITDA* − $21.5 million . . . up 19% For the trailing twelve months:             EBITDA     Net Assets** = 39.6 % . . . up 31%   “Yesterday’s benchmarks are for yesterday . . . Today and Tomorrow’s are developing. We at National Beverage have b

WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tirex Corporation (Pink Sheets: TXMC), owner of a patented tire recycling technology, the TCS System, currently being audited by M&K CPA’s LLC of Houston, Texas, recently filed a Form 8-K declaring that its auditing for prior fiscal years by its previous auditors, Moore and Associates, is not to be relied upon due to Moore’s dis-creditization by the SEC in August 2009. “After extensive review by M&K, we filed the 8-K to recognize that even though the

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) today announced that it will host a live conference call and real-time webcast to discuss the company’s second quarter results and operations on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). The call will last approximately one hour. Results will be released after the market closes on September 15. Investors and other interested parties can participate in the call by dialing 1-800-291-9234 t

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GDO”, today announced the financial position of the Fund as of July 31, 2010.   July 31, 2010   April 30, 2010 Total Assets (a) $ 372,987,401 $ 371,998,803 Total Net Assets (a) $ 298,202,860 $ 298,918,750 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (b) $ 19.59 $ 19.64 Market Price Per Share $ 18.51 $ 18.46 Premium / (Discount) (5.51 )% (6.01 )% Outstanding S

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HIX”, today announced the financial position of the Fund as of July 31, 2010.   Current Q   Previous Q   Prior Yr Q July 31, 2010 April 30, 2010 July 31, 2009 Total Assets (a) $ 1,007,544,613 $ 1,028,562,175 $ 839,938,901 Total Net Assets (a) $ 737,748,027 $ 751,122,205 $ 620,049,153 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (b) $ 8.81 $ 9.00 $ 7.51 Market Price Per Share $ 9.6

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MHF”, announced today the financial position of the Fund as of July 31, 2010.   Current Q   Previous Q   Prior Yr Q July 31, 2010 April 30, 2010 July 31, 2009 Total Net Assets $ 163,795,403 $ 161,571,911 $ 150,591,515 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (a) $ 7.66 $ 7.57 $ 7.10 Market Price Per Share $ 7.87 $ 7.54 $ 7.13 Premium / (Discount) 2.74 % (0.40 )% 0.42 %

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of America’s premier homebuilders, announced today that it will release earnings for the third quarter ended August 31, 2010 before the market opens on Friday, September 24, 2010. A live webcast of the Company’s earnings conference call will be held the same day at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. To listen to the call, go to the investor relations section of the KB Home website at www.kbhome.com and select

SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Global Investors reports $0.35 per share earnings in FY 2010, compared to loss of $0.15 per share in previous year.

MT. LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ulticom, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: ULCM News) today announced its financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2010 (three months ended July 31, 2010). Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were $8.9 million, down $0.7 million from the previously announced preliminary revenues of $9.6 million, due to the treatment of revenues from maintenance services previously provided that have been deferred due to a possible contract amendment referring t

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba (NASDAQ: SABA), plans to release its financial results for its Q1 FY2011, ended 8/31/10, after close of market on 9/23/10. Conference call 800-288-8961, code 170968 at 2pm pacific time.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWAY) today announced that its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, will be released after market close on Thursday, October 21, 2010, followed the same day by a conference call and live webcast scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET. The live broadcast of Healthways’ quarterly conference call will be available online by going to www.healthways.com and clicking on “Investors," as well as at www.earnings.com. For those w

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today increased its revenue and gross margin guidance for the third quarter of 2010. The Company is increasing its guidance for the third quarter of 2010 and now expects revenue to range between $161 million and $166 million, or an increase of 8 to 11 percent sequentially,

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MVC Capital, Inc. (NYSE: MVC), a publicly traded business development company that makes private equity and debt investments, today announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010. As of July 31, 2010, the Company's net assets were approximately $417.2 million, or $17.35 per share, compared with net assets of approximately $434.7 million, or $17.89 per share, at the beginning of the quarter and $399.9 million, or $16.46 per share,

HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa and JWb): Revenue growth of 9% currency neutral (5% on a reported basis) Revenue growth by segment, excluding FX: STMS 7%, P/T 12%, HE 12% Operating income growth of 26% currency neutral (13% reported) Excluding a $0.07 per share non-cash tax benefit, EPS grew 40% on a currency neutral basis       Change $ millions   FY11   FY10     Excluding FX     Including FX Revenue: Q1   $408   $388     9%       5% Adjusted EPS: Q1 $0.65

HOUSTON & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saratoga Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: SROE) today provided an update with respect to its financial position and results of operations following its exit from bankruptcy and release of first half financial results. Quarterly and Year-to-Date Operating Results For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010, Saratoga reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization (EBITDA) of $6.7 million and $12.5 million, respectively. For

MACAO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2010. Net sales for the first quarter ended June 30, 2010 were $20.5 million, a decrease of 9.9% compared to net sales of $22.7 million for the same quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net sales decreased by 13.2% to $10.8 million in the plastic segment and by 5.9% to $9.7 million in the Company’s electronic and metallic segment. The operating loss in the fir

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continucare Corporation (NYSE Amex:CNU) today reported strong financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. Financial highlights for the quarter include: Total revenue increased 5% to $79.3 million, compared to $75.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009; Income from operations increased 18% to $9.1 million, compared to $7.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009; and Net income increased 18% to $5.7 million, or $0.09 per dilut

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., (NYSE:WNI), announced it intends to discuss its fiscal 2011 first quarter results on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET, featuring remarks by Bruce Wood, chief executive officer and president, and Joseph Baty, chief financial officer and executive vice president, followed by a question and answer session. The conference call will be webcast at http://www.schiffnutrition.com/p

ERFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-FAB is announcing strong financial results for the first half of 2010.

PENNINGTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT and London Stock Exchange AIM: OPT) (“OPT” or “the Company”) announces its financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2010 of its fiscal year ending on April 30, 2011. First Quarter Highlights Contract order backlog increased to $6.5 million at July 31, 2010, compared to $5.7 million at April 30, 2010 and $6.4 million at July 31, 2009. Revenue grew by 5% to $1.4 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2010

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Texas Pete is going on a tailgate tour across the country to capture the Flavor of Football in video segments that will air on FSN Gridiron LIVE,TexasPeteTailgate.com and youtube.com/texaspete.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Texas Pete Ultimate Tailgate Contest is looking for the most amazing tailgate party in the country among 2010 college football fans. Prize package is worth $3,000. Enter by November 13, 2010.

SPRINGVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The only stepladder in the world with Fold-Flat technology, MicroBurst folds to a sleek 3.5 inches, nearly half the width of traditional stepladders, making it more stable and easy to store and carry.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Kalifornien--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ooyala Inc., der führende Anbieter von Videoplattform-Anwendungen und -Diensten, hab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen im Rahmen einer Finanzierungsrunde mit neuen und bestehenden Investoren über USD 22 Millionen zusammentragen konnte. Die CID Group und ITOCHU Technology Ventures führten die Runde, an der sich auch die aktuellen Ooyala-Investoren Sierra Ventures und Rembrandt Venture Partners beteiligten. Ooyala hat mittlerweile insgesamt USD 42 Mil

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Californie--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ooyala Inc., le prestataire numéro un des applications et services de plateformes vidéo, a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir levé plus de 22 millions USD lors d’un tour de financement soutenu par des investisseurs nouveaux et existants. Le CID Group et ITOCHU Technology Ventures ont dominé le tour auquel ont également participé des investisseurs actuels d’Ooyala comme Sierra Ventures et Rembrandt Venture Partners. Ooyala a maintenant levé un montant total de 4

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) announced today that the underwriters of its common stock offering exercised their option to purchase an additional 793,877 shares at a price of $26.30 per share. The option was granted to the underwriters in connection with the Company’s public offering of 7,250,000 shares of common stock which closed on August 11, 2010. Today the Company received approximately $20 million in total net proceeds from the

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) announced today that it and a group of institutional investors have executed a note purchase agreement in regards to $425 million of senior unsecured notes. The note purchase agreement contemplates closings on October 15, 2010 and December 30, 2010, when the company expects to issue a multiple series of notes totaling $310 million and $115 million, respectively. The notes will have maturities ranging from 5 years to 12 years and have a weig

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MHF”, announced today the financial position of the Fund as of July 31, 2010.   Current Q   Previous Q   Prior Yr Q July 31, 2010 April 30, 2010 July 31, 2009 Total Net Assets $ 163,795,403 $ 161,571,911 $ 150,591,515 NAV Per Share of Common Stock (a) $ 7.66 $ 7.57 $ 7.10 Market Price Per Share $ 7.87 $ 7.54 $ 7.13 Premium / (Discount) 2.74 % (0.40 )% 0.42 %

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ooyala Inc., toonaangevend leverancier van videoplatformapplicaties en -services, maakt bekend dat het in een financieringsronde meer dan 22 miljoen dollar heeft opgehaald bij nieuwe en bestaande investeerders. De CID Group en ITOCHU Technology Ventures leidden de ronde, waaraan ook de bestaande investeerders Sierra Ventures en Rembrandt Venture Partners deelnamen. In totaal heeft Ooyala nu in drieënhalf jaar tijd 42 miljoen dollar opgehaald. De ronde was

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Avery Dennison announced the winners of the Avery Dennison Give Back to Schools Contest. Avery Dennison will donate approximately $10,000 worth of office and school supplies to each of the Top 15 schools with the most votes from this online initiative, which drew hundreds of thousands of votes from parents, students and teachers nationwide. The online contest is a part of the Avery Dennison Give Back to Schools program, which was created in celebration of

SAN BRUNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Numerate, Inc. announced the award of a three-year contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to adapt its drug design platform to the rapid design and optimization of drugs against biowarfare agents

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entrada, a pioneer in health information technology for clinical documentation and data exchange, has received growth financing from two new partners.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US DOE awards Petra Solar its prestigious innovation SEGIS contract for advanced technologies to increase penetration of solar on the grid.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ooyala Inc., fornitore leader di applicazioni e servizi video, ha annunciato oggi di avere raccolto oltre 22 milioni USD in una serie di finanziamenti di investitori nuovi ed esistenti. Il Gruppo CID ed ITOCHU Technology Ventures sono stati alla guida della tornata, che ha visto la partecipazione anche degli investitori Ooyala Sierra Ventures e Rembrandt Venture Partners. Ooyala ha raccolto ad oggi un totale di 42 milioni USD in tre anni e mezzo. Il te

カリフォルニア州マウンテンビュー--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(ビジネスワイヤ)--映像配信業界を先導するOoyala Inc.は、新しい投資家と既存投資家から２千２百万ドル以上の投資金を受領したことを報告する。 今回の投資活動では、既存の投資法人Sierra Ventures、 Rembrandt Venture Partnersと新しい投資法人The CID Group、ITOCHU Technology Venturesを含む投資ラウンドになった。 Ooyala Inc.は、過去３年半に総額４千２百万ドルの投資を受け、以後６０日以内に２度目の投資金を受ける予定でいる。投資支援活動に参画したい投資家は後を絶たない。 上海に本社とシリコンバレーに支社を構えるCID Group社は、ベンチャー企業に特化して出資を行う投資法人で、１０億ドルにも及ぶ資産を有し、アジアを拠点として急成長を遂げている。 CID Group社は、 Ambow、Youngfast、Techwell、 MorningStar や Meru Networks等の１０種類の産業で１００社以上の企業に出資をし、グ

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ooyala Inc., the leading provider of video platform applications and services, announced today that it has raised more than $22 million in a round of financing from new and existing investors.

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Minds announced that it has closed an additional $3 million investment in Biotectix, LLC as of at the end of July. Biotectix intends to use this new capital to support ongoing expansion of internal research and external co-development activities while it prepares its novel conductive polymer technology for human use. “Overall, we have been very pleased with Biotectix’s progress as well as the significant interest in the technology expressed by several ke

COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OmniSpeech, a company developing technology that mimics human perception to make speech clear in cellular communications, has won the 2010 $50,000 SAIC-VentureAccelerator Competition at UMd.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venture fund backed by Goldman Sachs invests in DebtGoal, will focus on new solutions for underbanked consumers.

LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that a contingency contained in its Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of Energy has been removed resulting in the Company qualifying for the reimbursement of certain product qualification and testing costs incurred since August 5, 2009 and to be incurred over the remaining term of the Assistance Award. The Company expects to bill and receive a payment

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VMIX (www.vmix.com), a leading online video platform provider, today announced it has received a $2.5-million round of Series C venture funding. President and CEO of VMIX Pat Burns said the funding was secured to speed execution of the company’s expansion into more markets and roll out of service operations in Europe and Asia. “The demand for high-performance, cloud-based video services is escalating so rapidly across the globe,” said Burns. “The ability to deliver yo

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stonebridge Partners has completed the acquisition of Attica Hydraulic Exchange. Attica is a leader in rebuilding and repairing hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves and fluid controls.

OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inland Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: IRC) today announced the acquisition through its joint venture with Inland Real Estate Exchange Corporation (IREX) of the Harbor Square Plaza, a 116,430-square-foot community retail center located in Port Charlotte, Florida. The Company purchased the property on September 7, 2010 for approximately $11.3 million and funded the acquisition with a draw on its line of credit facility and cash on hand. The seller was a private de

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act related to the acquisition of Dynegy by an affiliate of The Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE: BX) and the concurrent sale of four of Dynegy’s natural gas-fired assets by an affiliate of Blackstone to NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG). Dynegy received notice of the te

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GHX Announces Two Key Acquisitions in Fla. and Pa.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. announced it has purchased the commercial laundry division of Dober Chemical Corporation, a privately-held Woodridge, IL firm. Dober’s commercial laundry business had 2009 sales of approximately $37 million. No other details were announced. Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Ecolab’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer commented on the announcement, saying, “This acquisition strengthens our North American commercial laundry business, adding significa

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On September 7, 2010, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the sale pursuant to Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code of certain assets of Universal Building Products, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (Universal) to UBP Acquisition Corporation (UBPAC). UBPAC was formed by certain funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree) and Solus Alternative Asset Management LP (Solus) for the purpose of acquiring these assets at t

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colombia Clean Power & Fuels, Inc. (OTCBB: FRDR.OB, formerly Freedom Resource Enterprises, Inc.) announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement to acquire its initial coal mining concessions in Colombia. The Company has reached agreements on the acquisition of two concession contracts in the district of Santander, Colombia covering approximately 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres). Terms of the purchase include certain fees to be paid to the Colombian Minis