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ThursdayJul 03, 2008 10:41 am

Ambac Financial Group Inc. (ABK) Appoints New Member of Board with 30 Years Experience in Business/Finance

Ambac Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: ABK) is a holding company engaged in providing financial services in public and private sectors around the world. The company today announced Paul DeRosa, of hedge-fund management firm Mt. Lucas Management Corp., will join Ambac’s board of directors July 7, 2008. DeRosa is the seventh member of the board, and Ambac president and CEO Michael Callen said he believes DeRosa will prove beneficial to the company and its future endeavors. “The addition of Mr. DeRosa to our board further enhances its depth and expertise. His skills will be particularly valuable to Ambac at this time.…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 9:20 am

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (MANH) Chosen By South Africa’s Foschini Group to Provide Order Fulfillment Platform

Manhattan Associates (MANH) concentrates exclusively on helping companies streamline their supply chains to achieve lower costs, higher profits and happier customers. In addition to the company’s many Ph.D.s and other experts, the Manhattan Science Advisory Board brings together leaders and international researchers from academic institutions such as MIT, Columbia University and Georgia Tech to discuss advances in the underlying science, address new economic developments, and identify areas of research. The company, which has been in operation since 1991, is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. The company’s Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS) for open systems has been selected by the Foschini Group to…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 8:28 am

Starting Off Right – Teaching Your Children the Value of Money

Money in many households is a hot-button issue when it comes to children. When do you approach the subject and how? Speaking as a mother myself, this question has come up for me. I’ll take a few moments to give you my insights on the subject. As money is so ingrained in every aspect of our daily lives, our children get an unconscious picture of what money is by observation. How we deal with money will invariably rub off on them. So first take a close look at how you handle it. If you are constantly saying “We don’t have…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 8:08 am

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) Provides Antitrust Counsel to SABMiller; Announces Resignation of Two Board Members

CRA International, Inc. (CRAI) is a global consulting firm that offers economic, financial and business management expertise to major law firms, industries, accounting firms, and governments around the world. CRA offers litigation and regulatory support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and risk management consulting. Formally known as Charles River Associates Incorporated (the company underwent a name change in 2005), the company, founded in 1965, is based in Boston, Mass. with 26 offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. CRA International had been retained by SABMiller (Miller) to assist in antitrust counsel…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 8:01 am

Who’s Your Daddy, Inc. (WYDI.OB) Starts Shipments to West Africa

Who’s Your Daddy, a brand management company focused on the marketing, production and distribution of the Who's Your Daddy® King of Energy™ line of beverages will start shipping their energy drink to West Africa. The company will initiate two shipments of its cranberry pineapple and green tea King of Energy™ drinks to Nigeria and Benin through T-Bone Beverages LLC, which opens up a new market with a population of more than 135 million. T-Bone Beverages has been doing international trading of food products for over twenty years through several affiliated entities. The company has been entirely focused on international trade,…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 7:59 am

America West Resources, Inc. (AWSR.OB) Signs Major Supply Agreement Valued at $8.3 Million

America West Resources, a Utah-based coal mining outfit, announced the signing of a sizable coal supply agreement with a major Western-US power company. With a minimum price tag of $8.3 million, the one-year contract includes the option to purchase an additional $12.4 million worth of coal. America West's president and CEO, Alexander Walker III, had this to say: "We are delighted to become a preferred supplier of coal to this major power agency and look forward to optimizing this new relationship to strengthen our operating platform and advance America West through what is proving to be a very exciting growth…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 7:54 am

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) – The Wave of the Future

As experts everywhere scramble to solve the planet's serious resource issues, it becomes increasingly evident that a practical solution is desperately needed. It seems that oil has become more of a liability than a commodity, with exorbitant prices creating a nearly unbearable strain on virtually every section of our economy. Hybrid Technologies provides a technological "out" concerning our rigid dependency on the substance. Lithium-derived electricity is one of the cleanest, most efficient alternatives to traditional forms of vehicle propulsion, and Hybrid Technologies is an authority on the subject. The company's extensive line of all-lithium automobiles is a testament to its…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 7:19 am

Seven Arts Pictures (SAPXF.OB) Acquires Worldwide Rights to “Mortal Armor:The Legend of Galahad”

Seven Arts Pictures PLC (SAPXF.OB) is a UK-based independent producer and distributor of quality feature films. The company has distinguished itself as a source for both high-quality films (such as those shown at the Cannes Film Festival) and marketable, big-budget feature films that appeal to a worldwide audience. Seven Arts is making a specific effort to acquire and distribute films with substantial DVD and home video potential, even if there is limited theatrical release. Such "made for DVD" films are particularly popular in the "horror" and "family entertainment" genres which Seven Arts is pursuing aggressively. One strategy that Seven Arts…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 7:17 am

Vitro, S.A. de C.V. (VTO) Sees the Glass Half-Full

Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. is one of the world's leading glass producers. They operate two main divisions of their business; flat glass and glass containers. Founded in 1909 in Monterrey, Mexico, Vitro has their headquarters today in Garcia Garza, Mexico. They are part of the Packaging and Containers industry in the Consumer Goods sector and they trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). With a market capitalization of $587.94M, Vitro has facilities and distribution centers in North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe. The company establishes joint ventures with major partners and industry leaders that provide their…

ThursdayJul 03, 2008 7:12 am

Trinity Biotech PLC (TRIB) Diagnosing the Market and Innovating

With headquarters in Bray, Ireland, Trinity Biotech PLC is a company specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of clinical diagnostic test kits. Founded in 1992, the company lists on the NASDAQ with a current market capitalization of $73.49M. They market diagnostic systems, including reagents and instrumentation, for the point-of-care and clinical laboratory segments of the diagnostic market. Trinity's products find use in the healthcare industry to detect infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and sexually transmitted disease, as well as blood coagulation disorders. The company makes diagnostic test kits that find use in detecting diseases such as lupus, celiac, and rheumatoid…

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