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Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson on the Advance Estimate of Gross Domestic Product in the Fourth Quarter 2011

Washington (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis today released the advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2011. Real GDP rose 2.8 percent at an annual rate, up from 1.8 percent in the third quarter. Real GDP for 2011 overall grew 1.7 percent. The increase in real GDP reflected growth across several key economic sectors. Real exports of goods and services increased 4.7 percent in the fourth quarter, the same increase as in the third.
 

U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Launches Express Mail Flat Rate Box

Overnight Domestic Shipping Up to 70 Pounds for $39.95

Release No. 12-018

WASHINGTON (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Expanding on the success of its line of Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, the U.S. Postal Service has introduced the first Express Mail Flat Rate Box.

 

FDA approves Inlyta to treat patients with a type of advanced kidney cancer

Drug helps keep cancer from progressing

MD (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Inlyta (axitinib) to treat patients with advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) who have not responded to another drug for this type of cancer.

 

InfoTouch announces the addition of Jeffrey Ballard, Director of Channel Development

Atlanta, Georgia (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- InfoTouch Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey Ballard as Director of Channel Development. Jeff brings to InfoTouch over 16 years of hands on retail management specializing in POS installations, customer service and quality control. InfoTouch President, Keith Neerman commented that "Jeff will be leveraging his extensive experience and knowledge of InfoTouch POS software solutions in a wide variety of vertical markets helping, to train and focus InfoTouch resellers to the many opportunities available to them with our POS software. Jeff brings that rare combination of technical expertise and great salesmanship to his new position at InfoTouch which will encompass both sales training and support. "
 

StorageCraft Reaches Elite Status in VMware Technology Alliance Partner Program

DRAPER, Utah, U.S.A. (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- StorageCraft Technology Corporation, the provider of best-in-class backup, disaster recovery, system migration, data protection and security solutions for servers, desktops and laptops, today announced it has moved to the Elite level in VMware's global Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program.
 

Scrib, a New Coworking Site in Boulder, Opens its Doors to Startups, Solopreneurs

Official Opening Set for Feb. 1.

BOULDER, Colo. (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Scrib, an innovative new coworking site in the heart of Boulder, held a launch celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 26 joined by officials from the Boulder Chamber and Colorado Innovation Network.

 

Nourish Our Kids Launches Website and Publishes First Children's Book on Healthy Lifestyles

Manhattan, NY (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Nourish Our Kids, Inc.™ (NOK) is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, nourishourkids.com along with the January release of their first character and nutritional based story book--The NOK Rockers: Trouble in Slowville.
 

Premier Fitness Camp Joins Health and Wellness Makeover on ''The Balancing Act'' on Lifetime TV

Pompano Beach, FL (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- BrandStar Entertainment, producers of the popular morning show, The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV, welcomes Premier Fitness Camp. Premier Fitness Camp is a live-in fitness program that provides a "World Class Luxury" experience. Premier has partnered with The Balancing Act's special "A Lifetime of Health & Wellness Makeover" and will be featured throughout the reality series which kicks off January, 30th at 7:00am (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television.
 

Slain National Champion Honored in New Skiing Novel

Rhein visited Landgraf at his home and interviewed him about his experience in the very first American Birkebeiner. The account is published in the prologue of Rhein's newest novel, Beyond Birkie Fever.
 

Fernie Alpine Resort to Host Breast Buddy Ski/Board-A-Thon Fundraiser

Fernie, BC (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Fernie Alpine Resort is very proud to be chosen as the host site for the two-day ski/board-a-thon fundraiser on February 4 & 5, all money raised will be donated to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health to help purchase a Digital Stereotactic Mammography Machine for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. "We are proud to support the "breast buddies" and salute all the community volunteers involved! Special thanks should go out to everyone who contributed to this very worthy cause!" Said Matt Mosteller.
 

Baker Mark Robert buys USD 3,470 worth of Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc (PGNX) stock

TARRYTOWN, NY (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Baker Mark Robert purchased 364 shares of Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc stock, or $3,470 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 25, 2012.

 

Amphenol Corp /de/ (APH): USD 275K of stock sold by Gary Anderson; 1 Additional Transaction

WALLINGFORD, CT (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Gary Anderson sold 5,000 shares of Amphenol Corp /de/ stock, or $275,000 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 24, 2012.

 

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTSH): USD 355K of stock sold by Chandrasekaran Ramakrishnan; 1 Additional Transaction

TEANECK, NJ (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Chandrasekaran Ramakrishnan sold 5,000 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp stock, or $355,300 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 24, 2012.

 

Insider at Efl Overseas, Inc (EFLO), Macdonald Keith Elliott, buys USD 86,842 of stock

CARSON CITY, NV (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Macdonald Keith Elliott purchased 22,974 shares of Efl Overseas, Inc stock, or $86,842 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on December 26, 2011.

 

Michael Chewens sells USD 89,617 worth of Nbt Bancorp Inc (NBTB) stock

NORWICH, NY (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Michael Chewens sold 3,893 shares of Nbt Bancorp Inc stock, or $89,617 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 25, 2012.

 

Kimberly Popovits sells USD 132K worth of Genomic Health Inc (GHDX) stock

REDWOOD CITY, CA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Kimberly Popovits sold 5,000 shares of Genomic Health Inc stock, or $132,084 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 25, 2012.

 

Dennis Wendland sells USD 75,959 worth of Chs Inc (CHSCP) stock

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Dennis Wendland sold 2,543 shares of Chs Inc stock, or $75,959 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred between January 24, 2012 - January 25, 2012.

 

USD 110K of SPRT bought by Rgm Capital, LLC on 01/25/2012

REDWOOD CITY, CA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Rgm Capital, LLC purchased 50,000 shares of Support.com, Inc stock, or $109,980 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 25, 2012.

 

Hubert Patricot sells USD 1.3M worth of Coca-cola Enterprises, Inc (CCE) stock; 1 Additional Transaction

ATLANTA, GA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Hubert Patricot sold 49,125 shares of Coca-cola Enterprises, Inc stock, or $1,326,375 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 25, 2012.

 

Jerome Lienhard sells USD 18,963 worth of Suntrust Banks Inc (STI) stock

ATLANTA, GA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Jerome Lienhard sold 1,050 shares of Suntrust Banks Inc stock, or $18,963 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on November 23, 2011.

 

Hca Holdings, Inc (HCA): USD 4.4M of stock sold by Bank Of America Corp /de/

NASHVILLE, TN (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Bank Of America Corp /de/ sold 171,623 shares of Hca Holdings, Inc stock, or $4,381,947 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 24, 2012.

 

Insider at Ada-es Inc (ADES), Derek Johnson, sells USD 55,610 of stock

LITTLETON, CO (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Derek Johnson sold 2,600 shares of Ada-es Inc stock, or $55,610 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred between January 24, 2012 - January 25, 2012.

 

Babson Capital Participation Investors (MPV) insider William Barrett buys USD 30,200 of stock

SPRINGFIELD, MA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- William Barrett purchased 2,000 shares of Babson Capital Participation Investors stock, or $30,200 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 25, 2012.

 

Commercial Metals Co (CMC) insider Barbara Smith buys USD 25,474 of stock

IRVING, TX (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Barbara Smith purchased 2,000 shares of Commercial Metals Co stock, or $25,474 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 24, 2012.

 

Unifirst Corp (UNF) insider Michael Iandoli sells USD 90,090 of stock; 1 Additional Transaction

WILMINGTON, MA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Michael Iandoli sold 1,500 shares of Unifirst Corp stock, or $90,090 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred on January 26, 2012.

 

Bruno Melzi exercises options on 5,949 shares of Zimmer Holdings Inc (ZMH) stock

WARSAW, IN (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Bruno Melzi exercised 5,949 shares of Zimmer Holdings Inc (ZMH) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. Bruno Melzi's title was listed as "Chairman, Eur., Afr., & M.East" at Zimmer Holdings Inc within the filing.

 

Fred Foulkes exercises 1,867 shares of Panera Bread Co (PNRA) stock

SAINT LOUIS, MO (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Fred Foulkes exercised 1,867 shares of Panera Bread Co (PNRA) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. Fred Foulkes's title was listed as "Director" at Panera Bread Co within the filing.

 

Kara Bellamy performs payment of tax liability with 457 shares of Qad Inc (QADAQADB) stock; 3 Additional Transactions

SANTA BARBARA, CA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Kara Bellamy performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 457 shares of Qad Inc (QADAQADB) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. Kara Bellamy used transaction code "J" on 48 shares of Qad Inc (QADAQADB) stock. Kara Bellamy's title was listed as "SVP/Chief Accounting Officer" at Qad Inc within the filing.

 

Ejaz Khan exercises 2,894 shares of Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) stock; 1 Additional Transaction

BIRMINGHAM, AL (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- Ejaz Khan performed a payment of a tax liability by selling 839 shares of Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. 2,894 shares were exercised of Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) stock by Ejaz Khan. Ejaz Khan's title was listed as "VP, Controller & CIO" at Vulcan Materials Co within the filing.

 

David Thompson performs gift transactions on 2,500 shares of Orbital Sciences Corp /de/ (ORB) stock

DULLES, VA (MMD Newswire) January 27, 2012 -- David Thompson performed gift transactions on 2,500 shares of Orbital Sciences Corp /de/ (ORB) stock as noted in an SEC Filing today. David Thompson's title was listed as "Director Chairman, President and CEO" at Orbital Sciences Corp /de/ within the filing.

 

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