2008-08-08 14:36:00 WorthPoint Adds Lynda Kolski and Dolores Elliott to Its Team of Worthologists ATLANTA, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- WorthPoint Corporation has announced the addition of Lynda Kolski and Dolores Elliott to its team of Worthologists -- men and women with expertise in and a passion for collecting art, antiques and collectibles. Kolski, of Wilmington, Delaware, has been in the ...

2008-08-08 14:32:00 Media Advisory/Justice Canada: Announcement Relating to Canada’s National Anti-Drug Strategy OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO–(EMWNews – Aug. 8, 2008) – As part of Canada’s National Anti-Drug Strategy, Larry Miller, MP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make an announcement about a new drug treatment program for youth. ...

SOURCE: VHA 2008-08-08 14:30:00 Goodroe Healthcare Solutions Earns First Office of the Inspector General Approval for Orthopedic and Spine Gainsharing Project ATLANTA, GA–(EMWNews – August 8, 2008) – Goodroe Healthcare Solutions, LLC (http://www.goodroe.com/), a VHA company that helps hospitals improve their clinical quality and economic performance, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector ...

SOURCE: Bill Barrett Corporation 2008-08-08 14:28:00 Bill Barrett Corporation Announces Upcoming Investor Events DENVER, CO–(EMWNews – August 8, 2008) – Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG) today announced that management plans to participate in upcoming investor events. The Company will provide presentation slides for the events on the Company’s website homepage, accessed at www.billbarrettcorp.com, under “Current Events.” The Oil and Gas ...

2008-08-08 14:06:00 Sonic Foundry Named Finalist for Streaming Media Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards Mediasite by Sonic Foundry again nominated for Best Webcasting Platform MADISON, Wis., Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFO), the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced the company's Mediasite platform is once again a finalist in the Best Webcasting ...

2008-08-08 14:02:00 American Bible Society Announces the First Scripture Song Award Winners at the GMA 34th Annual Music in the Rockies NEW YORK, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- The American Bible Society and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the winners of the first American Bible Society Scripture Song Awards during the GMA 34th Annual Music in the Rockies held this ...

2008-08-08 13:17:00 Consumer Electronics Association to Visit Port of San Diego Highlighting Benefits of International Trade to U.S. Economy Visit part of 34-state "America Wins With Trade" Bus Tour SAN DIEGO, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- The following event announcement was issued by the Consumer Electronics Association: WHAT: The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA) "America Wins With Trade" bus rolls into town ...

2008-08-08 13:16:00 Increase in U.S. Sugar Quota Starting August 14, 2008 MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(EMWNews – Aug. 8, 2008) – THIS MEDIA RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES On August 6, 2008, the United States Department of Agriculture (the “USDA”) announced an increase of 272,155 metric tonnes raw value (“MTRV”) ...

2008-08-08 13:00:00 Charlotte Children’s Hospital Gets a Delivery from Aethon’s Train-Themed Robot This Fall TUG Delivers Cheer, Medication and Equipment to Young Patients and Helps Raise Money for Make-A-Wish Foundation PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- Aethon Inc. today announced general availability of its train-themed "JR" autonomous mobile robot to children's hospitals across the country. Also, Aethon will make a donation ...

2008-08-08 12:59:00 La Mancha affiche sa plus forte production aurifère trimestrielle à ce jour La Mancha affiche sa plus forte production aurifère trimestrielle à ce jour MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(EMWNews – 8 août 2008) – La Mancha Resources Inc. (TSX:LMA)Tous les montants sont en dollars canadiens, sauf mention contraire. Non vérifié FAITS SAILLANTS – Production totale de 18 915 onces d’or (en ...

SOURCE: FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 2008-08-08 12:56:00 Fortress Financial Group, Inc. – Brief Update Fortress Financial Group, Inc. – Brief Update Company Provides a Brief Update to Its Stockholders NEW YORK, NY–(EMWNews – August 8, 2008) – Fortress Financial Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FFGO) confirms that it has received a very large number of questions from stockholders on a wide range ...

2008-08-08 12:49:00 Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports on Reinitiation of Avolar Operations GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (the "Company" or "GAP") announced today that Avolar re-initiated operations at GAP's airports this morning. At 12:30 a.m. today, Avolar Flight 107 took off from Tijuana International Airport destined for Guanajuato ...

2008-08-08 12:49:00 Saakashvili First on Bloomberg TV: ‘Full Scale Russian Invasion’ NEW YORK, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- Today, in his first interview on international television since the conflict in South Ossetia, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili told Bloomberg "What we have here is a full scale Russian invasion of Georgian territory." When asked whether Georgia is now at war with Russia, ...

2008-08-08 12:45:00 Favre Jets Jersey Sets Daily Record for NFLShop.com Sales Online Record Established for Most NFL Single-Player Jerseys Sold in a Day KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIC), the National Football League's partner in managing and operating NFL Shop, which includes the league's e-commerce site located at http://www.NFLShop.com and the NFL's official ...

2008-08-08 12:25:00 Le ministre Thompson célèbre le 90e anniversaire de la fin de la Première Guerre mondiale Le ministre Thompson célèbre le 90e anniversaire de la fin de la Première Guerre mondiale OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(EMWNews – 8 août 2008) – Il y a 90 ans aujourd’hui, les braves Canadiens qui servaient au pays ou à l’étranger étaient loin de se douter ...

2008-08-08 12:19:00 FireStream WorldWide Announces New President ST. LOUIS, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- FireStream WorldWide, Inc., a leading provider of software and technology to the downstream petroleum industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Lutz, to President. Lutz, who had been Vice President of Sales & Marketing and Chief Technology Officer, will continue in his role as Chief ...

2008-08-08 12:12:00 Patriarch Partners Acquires Significant Equity Stake of Legendary Producer of AriZona Iced Tea NEW YORK, Aug. 8 /EMWNews/ -- Patriarch Partners, LLC today announced that one of its affiliates has purchased a significant equity interest in the company best known for its market leading brand, AriZona Iced Tea, Beverage Marketing USA and its affiliates from John Ferolito, co-founder, ...

SOURCE: Quicksilver Resources Inc. 2008-08-08 12:06:00 Quicksilver Resources Completes Fort Worth Basin Acquisition FORT WORTH, TX–(EMWNews – August 8, 2008) – Quicksilver Resources Inc. (NYSE: KWK) has closed the previously announced acquisition of producing and non-producing leasehold, royalty and midstream assets associated with the Barnett Shale formation in northern Tarrant and southern Denton counties of Texas from various private parties ...

SOURCE: Vangent 2008-08-08 12:05:00 Vangent Announces CFO Christine Bailey’s Resignation Vangent Announces CFO Christine Bailey’s Resignation Controller Lori L. Becker Named Acting CFO, Active Search Underway ARLINGTON, VA–(EMWNews – August 8, 2008) – Vangent, Inc., a leading global provider of information management and strategic business process outsourcing solutions, announced the resignation of senior vice president and chief financial officer Christine ...

2008-08-08 12:00:00 Minister of Veterans Affairs Announces Appointment of Deputy Chair for the Veterans Review and Appeal Board OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(EMWNews – Aug. 8, 2008) – The Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced the appointment of James MacPhee as Deputy Chair of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. “It is a pleasure to make this appointment,” said Minister ...