воскресенье, 26 февраля 2012 г.

FULL-SERVICE BUSINESS INCUBATOR LAUNCHED IN AUBURN RESEARCH PARK.

AUBURN, Ala. -- The following information was released by Auburn University:

The Auburn Research and Technology Foundation, through its operating agreement with Auburn University, has established the Auburn Business Incubator. The full-service, mixed-use business incubator is designed to help with commercialization of university- and community-derived technologies and services through new business ventures.

The Auburn Research and Technology Foundation is a university-affiliated, nonprofit corporation formed to support the mission of the university, particularly in the areas of research and economic development, and is developing and operating the Auburn Research Park.

"This new incubator fills a void in the local economic development infrastructure for supporting the transition from concept to business development and commercialization," said John Weete, executive director of the foundation and research park. "Formation of the incubator reflects the collaborative initiatives between Auburn University, the City of Auburn and the State of Alabama. Key in making this happen are John Mason, Auburn University vice president for research and Mike Hubbard of Auburn, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives."

"As someone who started a business and built it from the ground up, I know how challenging it is to step out and take that risk," said Hubbard. "We are constantly looking for ways to help businesses not only survive, but also thrive in this state. I'm proud of what we've been able to put together at the Auburn Research Park because I know it is going to make a real difference. That next big idea that changes the world just might be hatched in the Auburn Business Incubator."

A key development for the incubator and new startup companies that require early stage investment is the Auburn Angel Network.

"We believe that the establishment of the Auburn Business Incubator is major step forward in creating a dynamic entrepreneurial environment for the entire East Alabama region," said Jim Corman, founder of the Auburn Angel Network. "We look forward to locating the Auburn Angel Network office in the incubator and are excited about the possibility of providing equity funding and advice to many of the early stage companies that will be based out of the incubator."

The goal of the incubator, as it grows and matures over time, is to provide a network of support services tailored to the needs of start-up and early stage companies. Services may include, but are not limited to, cost-effective space and flexible leases, networking opportunities, shared business services and equipment, assistance in accessing investment and grant funds, management assistance, connectivity to resources at Auburn University and generating an integrated network of entrepreneurs in the Auburn/Opelika and regional communities. The incubator will work closely with the local angel network and other investors to assist incubator clients to obtain investments.

"I'm really pleased to see the incubator coming online," said Mason. "It is a critical component of our efforts to leverage research expertise in order to facilitate technology transfer, develop industry partnerships, form and nurture new business ventures and attract knowledge-based companies to the Auburn Research Park."

The incubator will work closely with the economic development department of the City of Auburn. Phillip Dunlap, the department's director, describes the Auburn Business Incubator as "an asset that will enable us, in partnership with the Auburn Research Technology Foundation and Auburn University, to place an emphasis on the recruitment of knowledge-based projects to our community."

The first phase of the incubator is located in Building 570 in the Auburn Research Park with subsequent phases to follow as the demand grows and resources become available. The incubator has closed offices and open cubicles, receptionist, kitchenette, high speed copier/printer/fax machine, individual telephones and both wired and wireless internet connectivity. In addition, shared use conference rooms with teleconferencing and audiovisual capabilities are available.

For more information and online application to the incubator, go to www.auburnbusinessincubator.com; contact John Weete at (334) 844-7480 or weetejd@auburn.edu; or contact assistant director Phil Dunlap at tpdunlap@auburn.edu or (334) 844-7462.

Contact: John Weete, (334) 844-7480 (weetejd@auburn.edu), or

Mike Clardy, (334) 844-9999 (clardch@auburn.edu)

Mobile Commerce 2011 - Analysis of Technologies, Solutions, Opportunities and Challenges.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c85137/mobile_commerce_20) has announced the addition of the "Mobile Commerce 2011" report to their offering.

Mobile commerce is about the explosion of applications and services that will become accessible from Internet-enabled mobile devices. It involves new technologies, services, and business models. It is quite different from traditional e-commerce. Mobile phones, tablet commuters, PDAs (etc.) impose very different constraints than desktop computers. The ecosystem and value chain for mobile commerce is unique and evolving in a different manner than e-commerce as a whole.

This mobile commerce research goes beyond a simple state of the industry. Mobile Commerce 2011 provides analysis of technologies, solutions, opportunities and challenges facing the industry. We also evaluate the regional and country prospects for mobile commerce as well as emerging applications and supporting technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communications (NFC). We also provide a view into the future of mobile commerce with critical analysis of the emerging economic environment including scenario analysis.

Keywords: Radio Frequency Identification, Research and Markets.

This article was prepared by Computer Weekly News editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Computer Weekly News via VerticalNews.com.

суббота, 25 февраля 2012 г.

Cabot Oil & Gas Announces First Quarter 2011 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call.

HOUSTON, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE: COG) will release its first quarter 2011 financial and operating results on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

A conference call with investors, analysts and other interested parties is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. CDT, 7:30 a.m. MDT, 6:30 a.m. PDT) on Thursday, April 28, 2011 to discuss first quarter 2011 operating results. You are invited to listen to the call which will be broadcast live over the Internet at www.cabotog.com.

A replay will be available from Thursday, April 28, 2011 through Saturday, April 30, 2011. You may access this replay at (800) 642-1687, (U.S./Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (International), passcode 59961803.

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, headquartered in Houston, Texas is a leading independent natural gas producer, with its entire resource base located in the continental United States. For additional information, visit the Company's Internet homepage at www.cabotog.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Scott Schroeder (281) 589-4993

SOURCE Cabot Oil & Gas

Stuart Goldfarb Elected to Atrinsic Board of Directors.

Atrinsic, an internet marketing company, has announced that Stuart Goldfarb has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

In a release, the Company noted that Stuart Goldfarb brings over two decades of direct marketing, strategic and management experience to the Atrinsic Board of Directors. From 2001 to 2009, Goldfarb was President and CEO of Direct Brands, Inc. Under his leadership, the company grew to be the world's largest direct marketer of music, DVD's, and books, with household brands such as Columbia House, BMG Music, Doubleday Book Club, Book-of-the-Month-Club, cdnow.com and many more. Prior to that, Goldfarb was President and CEO of bol.com, Bertelsmann's online retailer of books and music, doing business in 18 European and Asian countries. Before joining Bertelsmann, he was Vice Chairman of Value Vision International, a cable TV home shopping and e-commerce company. He was formerly Executive Vice President, Worldwide Business Development at NBC, where he held various executive level positions.

Jerome Chazen, chairman of Atrinsic, noted "We are pleased to be adding somebody of Stuart's experience to our board and look forward to his contribution." Goldfarb noted, "Atrinsic has many important assets, including its talented executive team, and I am pleased to be assisting them in building a great company."

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SO FAHEY SO GOOD FOR NEW FAN FAVE; EXCLUSIVE.(Sport)

Byline: BY ANDY WALKER

IRISH ace Keith Fahey admits that he's stunned with how quickly Blues fans have turned him into a St Andrew's star.

Despite having only played a handful of games for his new club, Fahey already seems to be held in high regard by Bluenoses.

Little over two months ago, the Dubliner was unknown to even the most ardent of Blues fans, yet internet groups in his honour have already sprouted up - including one that takes a swipe at local rivals Villa called: 'Keith Fahey is better than Gareth Barry'.

His first goal in English football, described as 'Messi-like' by Blues boss Alex McLeish and 'a fluke' by Fahey himself, last weekend further heightened his reputation in the blue half of the Second City. And having grown used to the lessintense surroundings of the League of Ireland, the modest midfielder admits to being taken aback by the early attention.

"I am a bit surprised, I've done alright," said 26-year-old Fahey. "In the games I've come on, I've made an impact, I've done OK in the games I've played and the fluke goal did me favours.

"The fans haven't seen a lot of me, they've only seen me play in a few nearfull games and a few substitute appearances so it's nice. They're probably just looking out for someone new.

"I think you are closer to the fans in Ireland than you are over here, you see them closer up and they talk to you. They wouldn't really ask you for autographs.

"Over here, fans are in awe of you. It does feel a bit weird but that's what I'm going to have to get used to."

Having attended his first autograph signing session as a Blues player at St Andrew's last Tuesday alongside the club's other new recruits, Fahey now knows that requests to sign shirts, books and bits of paper will start to become commonplace.

"You can see people pointing and stopping me for autographs already. Back in Dublin, people would occasionally come up in the street and ask howthings were going when I was out doing a bit shopping.

I'm bracing myself for it to be a lot worse over here."

Despite his humble words, Fahey gained a popular following during his time in the Emerald Isle with St Patrick's Athletic, who are now managed by the ex-Blues duo of Jeff Kenna and Paul Peschisolido.

A 60-strong group of St Pats fans attended Blues' recent home fixture with Burnley and witnessed their departed hero play 16 minutes of the 1-1 draw. The lively red-andwhite clad bunch hung around after the final whistle to pose for pictures with Fahey, the reigning PFAI Premier Division player of the year.

"It's good that they are still following me," added Fahey of his fan club. "I left St Pats with good feelings because I didn't leave on a bad note. They respect me for that and they knowI'm here to further my career. They are happy with how well I've got on.

"At the end of last season, they told me that when I signed for Birmingham, there would be a good fewof them coming over but I didn't think they'll be 60 of them. I found out a week or two before the game that they were coming. They are a mad bunch, they are here just to have the craic, it was good to go over and see them. I said to them 'sorry I didn't get on for longer', "It's a pity they didn't come over the weekend after that, when I scored. I know a couple of them personally, not very well, but from going to games. I left them with good feelings and I have good feelings about St Pats; hopefully I'll have as good a relationship with the fans at Blues."

This is not the first time Fahey has lived in the West Midlands following his illfated spell with Villa which was cut short by his homesickness. Birmingham's city centre has developed significantly since Fahey returned to Ireland in 2002 but the ex-Arsenal trainee admits he finds himself going back to the same haunts.

"I used to pop into town to do a bit of shopping and I still go back to the same shops. I used to live near Sutton Coldfield, the Villa side of the city, so now I'm getting to know the other side," he said.

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Comedy, Indie Rock, Brought Together Without the Tape of Love on Conchords' New Album.

Over the past two years, the parodists from New Zealand, Flight of the Conchords, have scored with a hit HBO show (in which they play a hapless struggling band whose mundane adventures are punctuated by song) and won a Grammy award with their debut U.S. E.P. (seriously, a Grammy, and seriously, for an E.P., which must have made all those losers who wrote full albums feel like suckers). One half of the group even had a moderately successful indie film, Eagle vs. Shark. While Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement may not be household names, they are getting there.

Another step in that direction is the release today of Flight of the Conchords' self-titled full-length album. The group had self-released some recordings in New Zealand, recorded a BBC radio series, and even had that award-winning E.P. last year, but this is its first proper studio album and their first major U.S. release.

Of course, it's a soundtrack, a selection of songs performed on the band's HBO series. And like most soundtracks it's by no means a comprehensive catalog of the show's songs: at 15 tracks it would have been hard to include more. Yet it's missing some of the band's best tunes, like the flawlessly funny and well-written "Tape of Love." The song exemplifies the central conundrum of the band. The mix of overwrought earnestness that begins the song is straight out of Mike + the Mechanics' iconic "The Living Years," pondering "Love is like a roll of tape/ It's real good for making two things one/ But just like that roll of tape/ Love sometimes breaks off before you're done" before the triumphal, "Bittersweet Symphony"-like chorus kicks in with "Brown paper, white paper/Stick it together with the tape, the tape of love."

The thing is that the song, in addition to being hilarious, is also nearly as catchy as those smash hit referents and that makes Flight of the Conchords stand out in the crowded genre of musical comedy: These dudes don't just spoof songs, they can write songs. Somewhere between Weird Al's groan-worthy punning and Randy Newman's wry autership, these guys force the ultimate identity crisis: am I singing along to these songs and repeating the lyrics because they're catchy, great tunes--because it's music--or am I just another moron endlessly repeating lines from Chappelle's Show?

It's a thin line, to be sure.

Adding to this vague sense that Flight of the Conchords may actually be "good" is the company they keep on their label and a resurgence of audio-focused comedy. This isn't some HBO afterthought of a soundtrack album, but a release in conjunction with Sub Pop records, onetime breakers of Nirvana and Mudhoney and latter-day fablers of indie reconstruction, thanks in part to, yes, comedy albums. Alongside recent label successes like the Shins and the Postal Service have been releases from David Cross, Patton Oswalt, and Eugene Mirman--and falling aesthetically somewhere in the middle of all that you get Flight of the Conchords.

Sub Pop's Steve Manning said, "The comedy records were really inspirational to us here; they have sold quite well and helped redefine the label at a time when we were really struggling. David Cross came out near the Shins and Postal Service and really helped turn the label around."

Other labels are following suit, like Matador with its upcoming release of Earles & Jensen's "Just Farr a Laugh." So given the push toward reviving the comedy album market (not a little influenced by Internet sensations like Tom Scharpling's "The Best Show" on WFMU), it makes sense to capitalize on bands blending humor with an indie-rock sensibility and the musical ability to send up more genres than just indie rock. For other examples, look at the phenomenal success of SNL short "Lazy Sunday," helped plenty by the song's beat being pretty well done, or the music-comedy work of hipster comics Zach Galifialakis, Demetri Martin and others. Even Will Oldham and Cat Power have experimented with comedy (with varying degrees of success).

To sweeten the deal, these comedy releases are getting the star packaging treatment, from detailed booklets to, in the Conchords case, a poster-sized illustration of the band, and some frogs, and maybe a space shuttle. It's a move to appeal to the age-old function of the comedy album: lifestyle accessory.

What distinguishes the band further from the history of cheesy spoof songs is its attention to genre. McKenzie and Clement are pop chameleons. They employ falsetto, they get dolled up in ridiculous accents (and acknowledge that their natural accents are pretty ridiculous too), and they even don robot voices on "Robots," singing "The humans are dead/We used poisonous gasses/And we poisoned their asses." They ape French lounge ("Foux du Fafa"), dancehall ("Boom"), hip-hop ("Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenocerous"), and offer plenty of their seemingly signature blend of soft rock and smooth jams ("A Kiss is Not a Contract," "Prince of Parties," "The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)," "Business Time"). There's an homage to David Bowie, called "Bowie," that traverses from Major Tom to Let's Dance, with queries like "Hey Bowie, do you have one really funky sequined space suit? / Or do you have several ch-changes? / Do you smoke grass out in space, Bowie?/ Or do they smoke Astroturf?/ Ooh!" Then there's also the amazing interpretation of the Pet Shop Boys--its utter nerdiness betraying a love of source material absent in, say, "Like a Surgeon"--using the gothic synthy dance-pop of "West End Girls" to inspire "Inner City Pressure," "Neon signs, hidden messages/ Questions, answers, fetishes/ You know you're not in high finance/ Considering second hand underpants/ Check your mind, how'd it get so bad?/ What happened to those other underpants you had?"

And such adoration of the various incarnations and personalities of pop is what led inexorably to a proper studio album. One wonders if, having worked with a real producer, Mickey Petralia, (Beck, Ladytron) and packaged their music just like any other album, the boys will want to keep going back to the small screen.

HBO will be sticking with the Conchords' program, now working on its second season. It's interesting to note that HBO was also the channel of Tenacious D, a musical comedy duo featuring Jack Black that fared far worse. Yet Conchords probably have more in common with Ricky Gervais' Extras (and not just for having songs in the show centered around David Bowie), which speaks to the intellectual depth of the humor and the project. "Maybe it's okay to hum these tunes after all!"]]>

пятница, 24 февраля 2012 г.

Speak with other shareholders about: (OTCBB: RMNE), (OTCBB: CNES), (OTCBB: PLRS), (OTCBB: USXP).

M2 PRESSWIRE-18 October 2006-Stockwire.com: Speak with other shareholders about: (OTCBB: RMNE), (OTCBB: CNES), (OTCBB: PLRS), (OTCBB: USXP)(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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(OTCBB: CNES) Conectisys Corporation, a development stage company, engages in the development of automatic meter reading technologies and products for remote reading of electronic energy meters located in residential structures. The company's principal product is H-Net, a wireless meter reading technology designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The H-Net system consists of three primary components: H-Net-equipped meters, an electronic meter put into service at a residence that is equipped with a circuit board that contains a memory module, microprocessor, and a two-way radio transmission and receiver device that operates in the ISM 900 MHz radio frequency band; a base station that collects the meter data; and a network operating center that archives and displays energy consumption reports four times an hour through the Internet. ConectiSys was incorporated in 1986 under the name Coastal Financial Corp. and changed its name to BDR Industries, Inc. in 1994. Further, the company changed its name to ConectiSys Corporation 1995. The company is based in Valencia, California.

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(OTCBB: PLRS) For the fiscal year ended 30 June 2006, Pluristem Life Systems, Inc. reported no revenues. Net loss rose 16% to $2.4M. Revenues reflect the Company being in the development stage. Higher loss reflects an increase in general & administrative expenses. Pluristem Life Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development of artificial software and the research & development of expansion of cord blood hematopoietic cells.

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(OTCBB: USXP) For the nine months ended 31 March 2006, Universal Express, Inc.'s revenues fell 13% to $808K. Net loss totaled $12.9M, up from $6.3M. Revenues reflect an increase in revenues from the Logistics & International shipping segment. Higher loss reflects increased stock based compensation expenses, higher amortization of deferred compensation and increased selling, general & administrative expenses.

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