Elekta Signs a Private Placement Agreement With U.S Institutional Investors
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Elekta has strengthened and diversified its long-term financing structure by entering into a private placement agreement to issue senior notes to U.S. institutional investors. The transaction amount is USD 125 million with a tenor of 10 years. Banc of America Securities has been the placement agent in the transaction.
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- When Valerie Barlow met President George W. Bush in Shanksville, Penn., to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy, she mourned the loss of her father-in-law. In her new book, "Are You Alive?" (now available through AuthorHouse), she describes how Sept. 11 was one day in a string of painful events that began with the sudden death of her husband on their honeymoon and later brought a diagnosis of cancer.
Purple Lounge Launches Chic Card Room
LONDON, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Purple Lounge www.purple-lounge.com takes the glamorous world of poker to new heights with the launch of their new card room on The Prima Network. Purple Lounge is the place to play poker on the net, and to prove it they are giving away a Bentley to one of the first 10,000 players to register and offering an incredible 100% match of the first deposit up to $1000.
Crescende International Signs Joint Venture with ICBS
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Crescende International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CDIT) has signed a joint venture contract with ICBS Canada, a multi-services, business solutions corporation based in Montreal, Quebec.
Finding the Ultimate Cause -- Author Reveals Secrets of Existence in New Book
LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Since humans rose from the muck of their nomad lifestyles and gained consciousness, they have pondered the meaning of it all. The ideas and theories of philosophy, science and religion have offered suggestions, but Neil C.P. Dukelow combines everything to give readers answers in his new book, "C Cause of the Universe Ultimate Cause UC: Introduction to Ultimate Cause Foundation for Complete Philosophy" (now available through AuthorHouse).
AUGUSTA, Maine, August 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In the 1990s, Americans experienced a flood of wealth. Business was booming and consumerism high. Then things fell apart. Now, the dollar struggles against the euro as the economy's global supremacy seems to be waning. John Shannon explores the cause of this new trend in The Federal Reserve Board: The Wizards of OZ: The Men Behind the Curtain (now available through AuthorHouse).
AuGRID Engages ProPTC Solution
CLEVELAND, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- AuGRID Corporation (Pink Sheets:AGRI) announces the utilization of ProPTC, a proprietary technology solution for publicly traded companies. This new solution will provide AuGRID with a complete operating platform and compliance manager. ProPTC provides everything needed to meet all compliancy requirements for such acts and regulations as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPPA.
The Bull Market Report Provides Updated Investment Analysis of the Insurance Industry
PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Bull Market Report (http://www.bullmarket.com), a long-term growth and income-generating focused investment newsletter, announced today that it has provided to trial and paid subscribers updated investment analysis of the insurance industry, including coverage of Allstate (NYSE:ALL), American International Group (NYSE:AIG) and Odyssey Re Holdings (NYSE:ORH).
TGC Ventures International Inc.
National Detection Clinics Announces Management Team Changes
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- National Detection Clinics (Pink Sheets:NADE) announces the resignation of Gary Kelley (President and CEO) and Peter Johanssen (Senior Vice President and director), along with two other senior management personnel, effective September 6, 2005. The new management team is already in place and an announcement will be following shortly.
Madison Bay Holdings Appoints Initial Members to Advisory Board
SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Madison Bay Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MDBY), a marketer and distributor of Recreational Vehicle and Leisure Watercrafts, announced that the Company's Board of Directors has unanimously appointed John Keim and Tom Nestell to its Advisory Board. Mr. Keim and Mr. Nestell will serve as the initial members of the newly approved Advisory Board. The Board will assist the Company to produce the highest-quality recreational vehicles and boats available, develop a reputable dealer network for these vehicles, and establish a strong industry presence.
