August 2010

Gaming Veteran Greg Liggett Promoted to Casino Manager at Barona Resort & Casino

August 26, 2010

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –   Barona Resort & Casino announced today that Greg Liggett has been promoted to casino manager. A gaming industry veteran of more than 33 years, Liggett’s past work experience has included executive management positions at casinos across the nation. Most recently Barona’s director of special events and promotions, Liggett is now one of eight casino managers that have full responsibility for day-to-day operations at the casino and resort.

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NMT Medical Announces Changes in Management and Board of Directors

August 26, 2010

Richard E. Davis Named Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; James J. Mahoney, Jr. Resigns as Chairman of the Board and Director; Frank Martin Announces Retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director; Company Reduces Size of Board to Five Seats

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Amy B. Mansue and James F. Cosgrove Named to Middlesex Water Board of Directors

August 26, 2010

ISELIN, NJ–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) – Middlesex Water Company ( NASDAQ : MSEX ) has named Amy B. Mansue and James F. Cosgrove, Jr., P.E. to its Board of Directors, effective September 28, 2010.

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Matt Spragins Named VP General Manager of Fisher Interactive Network

August 26, 2010

SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Fisher Communications, Inc. ( NASDAQ : FSCI ), a leader in local media innovation, announced today that it has hired Matt Spragins as VP General Manager of its digital division, Fisher Interactive Network. Matt’s responsibilities will include implementing the Company’s broadcast-to-broadband initiative across its network of station Web sites, over 125 hyperlocal community Web sites, and mobile platforms.

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Sharp(R) Electronics Names Eric Hafter Senior Vice President, Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group

August 26, 2010

MAHWAH, NJ–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) today announced that Eric Hafter has been named Senior Vice President of Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group (SESG), a division of SEC and the U.S. solar arm of Sharp Corporation. In this position, Mr. Hafter is responsible for all U.S. sales and marketing of Sharp’s solar energy products and solutions. Mr. Hafter reports to Mr. Kozo Takahashi, Chairman and CEO of Sharp Electronics Corporation

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XZERES Wind Corp. Hires Frank Greco as Chief Executive Officer

August 26, 2010

WILSONVILLE, OR–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) – XZERES Wind Corporation ( OTCBB : XWND ) announced today that it has named small wind icon and industry veteran, Frank Greco, to be its Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.

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Pentaho Names Doug Johnson Chief Financial Officer

August 26, 2010

Seasoned CFO to Guide Pentaho’s Rapid Dominance in the Business Intelligence Market

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Video: BNP’s Wattret Says Spanish Banks in `Severe Distress’

August 26, 2010

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Ken Wattret, chief euro-area economist at BNP Paribas SA, talks about the outlook for the Spanish economy and financial system. He speaks with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse” after Spain’s economic growth accelerated in the second quarter.

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Video: Romania’s Remittances Fall as Work Abroad Becomes Scarce

August 26, 2010

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Nicole Itano reports from Romania on the fall in the number of young workers sending remittances home to support their families due to a lack of jobs abroad.

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Video: Spain’s Basque Lawmakers Seek Agreement Over New Budget

August 26, 2010

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Elliot Gotkine reports on the role of regional lawmakers in the approval Spain’s budget announcement next month. Socialist Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is lagging in opinion polls as he cuts public-sector wages by 5 percent to reduce the euro-region’s third-largest budget gap and tries to overhaul the labor market. The country’s two biggest unions have called a general strike for Sept. 29.

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Video: Bokozba Favors Telecommunications, Technology Stocks

August 26, 2010

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Alain Bokozba, head of strategy at Societe Generale SA, talks about his investment strategy and the global economic outlook. He speaks with Francine Lacqua on Bloomberg Television’s “On The Move.”

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Video: Vladescu Says He’s Confident Cuts to Spur Romania Growth

August 26, 2010

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Romanian Finance Minister Sebastian Vladescu talks about the outlook for the country’s economy and bond issuance. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “On The Move” with Francine Lacqua.

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Video: Cazenove’s Griffiths Sees U.S. Stocks Testing 2009 Lows

August 26, 2010

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Robin Griffiths, a technical strategist at Cazenove Capital Management Ltd., talks about the outlook for a decline in equity markets. He speaks with Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.”

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Video: UBS’s Yu Says Yen Intervention Plans Probably Won’t Work

August 26, 2010

Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Geoffrey Yu, currency strategist for UBS Ltd., talks about hints from Japanese policymakers they may curb the advance of the yen. Yu also discusses the prospect of the Swiss National Bank stepping in to counter gains in the franc. He speaks with Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Glovista Hires BofA Wealth Advisor

August 26, 2010

Glovista Investments has appointed Enrique Figueroa as a managing director of wealth management

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Oil above $72 in Asia

August 26, 2010

Oil above $72 in Asia

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Oil above $72 in Asia

August 26, 2010

Oil above $72 in Asia

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Gold prices near $1240 in Asia

August 26, 2010

Gold prices near $1240 in Asia

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Gold prices near $1240 in Asia

August 26, 2010

Gold prices near $1240 in Asia

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Novartis completes purchase of Alcon stake

August 26, 2010

Novartis completes purchase of Alcon stake

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Novartis completes purchase of Alcon stake

August 26, 2010

Novartis completes purchase of Alcon stake

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Novartis completes purchase from Nestle of majority interest in Alcon

August 26, 2010

Novartis completes purchase from Nestle of majority interest in Alcon

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German consumer confidence edges up

August 26, 2010

German consumer confidence edges up

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German consumer confidence edges up

August 26, 2010

German consumer confidence edges up

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US MiaSol signs 600MW long-term agreement with juwi Solar

August 26, 2010

US MiaSol signs 600MW long-term agreement with juwi Solar

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US MiaSol signs 600MW long-term agreement with juwi Solar

August 26, 2010

US MiaSol signs 600MW long-term agreement with juwi Solar

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Air China’s H1 profits soar 60%

August 26, 2010

Air China’s H1 profits soar 60%

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Air China’s H1 profits soar 60%

August 26, 2010

Air China’s H1 profits soar 60%

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TA Associates makes minority investment in Dr Lal PathLabs

August 26, 2010

TA Associates makes minority investment in Dr Lal PathLabs

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TA Associates makes minority investment in Dr Lal PathLabs

August 26, 2010

TA Associates makes minority investment in Dr Lal PathLabs

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Spanish economy shrinks 0.1% in Q2

August 26, 2010

Spanish economy shrinks 0.1% in Q2

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Spanish economy shrinks 0.1% in Q2

August 26, 2010

Spanish economy shrinks 0.1% in Q2

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PetroChina’s H1 profits jump 29.4%

August 26, 2010

PetroChina’s H1 profits jump 29.4%

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PetroChina’s H1 profits jump 29.4%

August 26, 2010

PetroChina’s H1 profits jump 29.4%

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PetroChina’s H1 profits jump 29.4%

August 26, 2010

PetroChina’s H1 profits jump 29.4%

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Sarkozy pledges further financial reforms

August 26, 2010

Sarkozy pledges further financial reforms

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Sarkozy pledges further financial reforms

August 26, 2010

Sarkozy pledges further financial reforms

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Sarkozy pledges further financial reforms

August 26, 2010

Sarkozy pledges further financial reforms

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India lifts ban on telecom equipment imports

August 26, 2010

India lifts ban on telecom equipment imports

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India lifts ban on telecom equipment imports

August 26, 2010

India lifts ban on telecom equipment imports

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Ford, Mazda to invest $350m in Thailand JV

August 26, 2010

Ford, Mazda to invest $350m in Thailand JV

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Ford, Mazda to invest $350m in Thailand JV

August 26, 2010

Ford, Mazda to invest $350m in Thailand JV

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Ford, Mazda to invest $350m in Thailand JV

August 26, 2010

Ford, Mazda to invest $350m in Thailand JV

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China Life reports 7.4% rise in H1 profit

August 26, 2010

China Life reports 7.4% rise in H1 profit

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China Life reports 7.4% rise in H1 profit

August 26, 2010

China Life reports 7.4% rise in H1 profit

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China Life reports 7.4% rise in H1 profit

August 26, 2010

China Life reports 7.4% rise in H1 profit

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Cornerstone, Kettler Sell Pentagon City Multifamily for $125M

August 25, 2010

Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC and Kettler sold the Metropolitan at Pentagon City, a 325-unit multifamily complex at 901 S. 15th St. in Arlington, VA, to Invesco for $125 million. Invesco paid $111.7 million, or about $343,700 per unit, for the…

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