Reed Elsevier to Acquire ChoicePoint® for $4.1 billionReed Elsevier, a world leading publisher and information provider owned equally by Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV and traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges, has reached an agreement to acquire ChoicePoint Inc., a premier provider of technology and information-based risk mitigation products in the United States.
New Paper from NERA Economic Consulting Examines Implications of Recent Recalls of Products Made in ChinaAnnouncements of recalled products seemed to happen with unusual frequency last year. Many were connected to Chinese manufacturers, to the point where 2007 was dubbed
“the year of China recalls
” in the press.
ADDING MULTIMEDIA ConAgra Foods Provides Unprecedented Nutrition LabelingConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) today announced simple and unique packaging enhancements designed to help consumers make better-informed food choices to improve their diet and health.
Lunar Eclipse on February 20th Is Inspiration for Hot Science ToysFor the third time this year, kids and families can enjoy seeing a total lunar eclipse, when the moon will become completely immersed in the earth's shadow.
NASA Selects Orbital to Demonstrate New Commercial Cargo Delivery System for the International Space StationISS Cargo System Includes New CygnusTM Maneuvering Spacecraft, Interchangeable Cargo Modules and Taurus II Medium-Lift Launch Vehicle
EA’S Need for Speed ProStreet Races onto the PSPElectronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced that the
PSP® (PlayStation
®Portable) system version of
Need for Speed™ ProStreet ships to retailers today in North America and in Europe beginning February 22.
Innovation First, Inc. Debuts New Innovative Robotics Line-up at Toy FairRobotics toys are taking over the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City during the 2008 New York International Toy Fair, February 17
– 20, as
Innovation First, Inc. debuts a new line-up of innovative toys sure to wow and amaze children of all ages.
Neal Boortz New Book " FairTax: The Truth: Answering the Critics " Was Released February 12thThe follow-up to The FairTax Book, FairTax: The Truth: Answering the Critics was released February 12th!
Stacey David’s GearZ™ Premieres on the SPEED Network, Saturday, February 23rdRattletrap Productions is pleased to announce the move of Stacey David
’s GearZ
™, formerly introduced in the early spring of 2007 on ESPN2s
“Garage Block,
”
Rheem Announces New Primary Racing Sponsorship with Kevin Harvick Inc.Award Winning Maker of Heating, Cooling, and Water Heating Products Introduces New Nationwide® Series Cars and Designs in Daytona
Porsche® Announces New Canadian Subsidiary and LeadershipAutomotive Veteran Christian Marti Named CEO of Porsche Cars Canada Limited
Donna Hufford Tapped as Interim CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge CompanyRedwood Parks Lodge Company, the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving the coastal region of northern California, today announced that Donna Hufford has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the unexpected death two weeks ago of John Russavage, former chairman and CEO.
Regions Financial Corporation Names Irene Esteves Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerRegions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) today announced that it has named Irene Esteves, 49, as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer.