2008-08-25 15:11:00 REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and MUMBAI, India, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Codexis, Inc., a leader in biocatalysis technology, and Arch Pharmalabs Limited, a leading Indian active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates manufacturer, today announced a major new strategic collaboration, expanding their three-year partnership in pharmaceuticals manufacturing. Codexis, based in Redwood City, CA, will offer multiple pharmaceutical intermediates and active ...

2008-08-25 14:50:00 MANHATTAN, Kan., Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- When it comes to predicting the rate of inflation, professional economists might tell consumers, "Your guess is as good as mine." Research by a Kansas State University professor shows that household surveys predict the inflation rate fairly accurately, and as well as professional economists. The pros employ statistics like the unemployment rate, ...

2008-08-25 14:47:00 Don't learn the hard way about proper student insurance protection BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- As millions of students pack bags, crates and trunks with their most valuable possessions and head to colleges and universities this fall, many probably aren't thinking about what might happen after they arrive. With a full load of classes, exams and ...

2008-08-25 14:39:00 -- Campaign Asks Californians To Voice Their Opinion -- SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS) launched a TV campaign today in California. The TV spots ask Californians to express their opinions about Sanctuary City policies in force, formally or informally, in many cities across the state. Characterized by a history of controversy, ...

SOURCE: Pegasus Associates Lighting 2008-08-25 14:38:00 BEAVER FALLS, PA–(EMWPresswire – August 25, 2008) – For the second consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Business Times has recognized Pegasus Associates Lighting as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Pittsburgh, PA region. The “2008 Pittsburgh 100” honor was presented to the company at an awards ceremony and banquet at the Duquesne Club, located ...

2008-08-25 14:26:00 The New Spa Elia Offers Organic Options for Rejuvenation LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Joie de Vivre Hospitality and Hotel Los Gatos announced its newest addition to the growing portfolio of Joie de Vivre resort spas, Spa Elia (http://www.spaelia.com/). With minor renovations, the new Joie de Vivre resort spa, offers a welcoming and organic retreat to ...

2008-08-25 14:17:00 NEW YORK, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today condemned as "inappropriate and offensive" the use by Madonna of an image of Hitler as part of a concert photo montage that also included photos of John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe. The images were projected on a screen as Madonna ...

2008-08-25 13:40:00 WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Anthill Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Zafgen, Inc. to apply its high-speed chemistry technologies and capabilities to Zafgen's obesity program. Zafgen, Inc. is a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company which develops obesity therapy based on the vascular targeting of adipose tissue. Under the agreement, Anthill will use ...

2008-08-25 13:37:00 WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence praised Senator Barack Obama's choice for his vice presidential running mate, Senator Joe Biden. "Joe Biden is a straight talker about the need for common sense laws to keep dangerous people from getting dangerous weapons," said Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun ...

2008-08-25 13:05:00 Pittsburgh Business Times Names invivodata to 2008 Pittsburgh 100 PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- invivodata inc., the industry leader in electronic patient reported outcomes (ePRO) solutions and services for global clinical research, today announced that the Pittsburgh Business Times has recognized the company in the "2008 Pittsburgh 100" annual ranking of the fastest-growing, privately-held companies in Western Pennsylvania. ...

SOURCE: Developer Express, Inc. 2008-08-25 13:00:00 WinForms and ASP.NET Reporting Controls — the Award Winning DevExpress XtraReports Suite v2008 vol 2 Feature-Complete, Easy-to-Use, and Affordable Reporting Control Library by DevExpress GLENDALE, CA–(EMWPresswire – August 25, 2008) – Developer Express is proud to announce the immediate availability of its award winning reporting platform for WinForms and ASP.NET — the XtraReports Suite ...

2008-08-25 12:52:00 Increasing numbers of business owners incorporate philanthropy into formal financial planning; most rely on opinions of spouses and partners ATLANTA, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Charity truly begins at home, according to a new survey. SunTrust Bank Private Wealth Management released a study that finds families play a vital role when business owners seek to match money and meaning. ...

2008-08-25 12:47:00 HOUSTON, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host its 5th Annual Plastics Processors Conference & Polyolefins Industry Workshop on September 29-30, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. Early registration closes Friday, August 29, 2008. Day-of, walk-up registrations are accepted as well. The conference will feature CMAI's industry experts who will discuss ...

2008-08-25 12:42:00 Senior VP Miriam J. Paramore to Address VIP Guests in Connection with the Health Policy Forum NASHVILLE, Tenn. and DENVER, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Emdeon Business Services, a leading provider of revenue cycle management and clinical communication solutions, announced today its role in conjunction with The Health Policy Forum to be held Monday, August 25th, at the Democratic ...

2008-08-25 12:41:00 WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- The following release was issued today by the Democratic National Committee: If John McCain picks Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty as his running mate this week, he'll be allying himself with a key Bush supporter and leaving no doubt that McCain means four more years of the same failed Bush economic policies and same ...

SOURCE: FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 2008-08-25 12:40:00 Fortress Financial Group, Inc. — Valuation of Extraordinary Dividend Company Confirms the Valuation of the Extraordinary Stock Dividend NEW YORK, NY–(EMWPresswire – August 25, 2008) – Fortress Financial Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FFGO) confirms that the Company’s interests in both the “Bouse” and “South Copperstone” interests are being sold for an amount of US$645,613,390. ...

2008-08-25 12:33:00 HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- BOOMj, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BOMJ) http://www.boomj.com the leading niche social network and e-commerce platform for Baby Boomers announces that BOOMj will sponsor the Southern California Venture Network Mixer August 26, 2008 at the Karl Strauss Brewing Company. BOOMj will give a brief presentation. Regarding the upcoming mixer, Robert McNulty, CEO and ...

2008-08-25 12:30:00 Influential leaders gather in Denver to put forth solutions to fix America's failing schools DENVER, Aug. 25 /EMWPresswire/ -- Strong American Schools Chairman Roy Romer today joined with business executives and education reform leaders to discuss the crisis in American schools and its impact on businesses and the American workforce. The participants outlined the necessary steps to fix ...

SOURCE: Zoom Technologies, Inc. 2008-08-25 12:30:00 BOSTON, MA–(EMWPresswire – August 25, 2008) – Zoom Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZOOM) today announced that the Company received notice from Nasdaq on August 22, 2008 that the Nasdaq Hearing Panel decided to continue Zoom’s listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market. Zoom implemented a 1-for-5 reverse stock split on August 7, 2008 and the Company ...

2008-08-25 12:28:00 Franconia Files Technical Report Supporting Latest NI 43-101 Resource Estimate on Birch Lake Copper-Nickel-PGM Resource Supports Substantial Increase at Birch Lake to Indicated Resource of 108 Million Tonnes plus Inferred Resource of 87 Million Tonnes SPOKANE, WASHINGTON–(EMWPresswire – Aug. 25, 2008) – Franconia Minerals Corporation (TSX:FRA) (“Franconia”) is pleased to report that the Technical Report has been filed ...