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Sport - 2008-05-07 23:59
Asian Champions League: Al Qadsia reaches quarterfinals with 2-2 draw KUWAIT CITY (AP) - Al Qadsia advanced to the Asian Champions League quarterfinals despite allowing a late goal .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:59
Applied Energetics, Inc. Select ESS FINESSE for New ERP System - Applied Energetics, Inc., (Nasdaq: AERG), the Guided Energy company, today announced that the company has selected ESS Finesse as .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:58
Congressional panel recommends cut in funding for U.S. missile defense plans in Europe WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. congressional panel on Wednesday recommended withholding nearly a third of the funds .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:58
Fitch Affirms 4 & Downgrades 1 RMBS Class from Morgan Stanley 2002-AM3 - Fitch Ratings has taken the following rating actions on the Morgan Stanley mortgage pass-through certificates listed below: Series .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 23:57
Venezuela gold miners halt operations at Hecla Mining Co. venture CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Hecla Mining Co. says Venezuelan workers are blocking the entrance to its Isidora gold .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:57
Fitch Rates Tampa Bay Water, Florida's $104MM 2008 Revs 'AA'; Upgrades Outstanding - Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA' rating to Tampa Bay Water, Florida's (TBW, or the authority) approximately $104 million utility .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:56
Pool Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend, Holds 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders http://www.poolcorp.com - Pool Corporation (the "Company" or "POOL") (NASDAQ/GSM:POOL) announced that its Board of Directors increased its regular quarterly cash .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:55
Fitch Downgrades $1.464B from Davis Square Funding III - Fitch Ratings has downgraded five classes of notes issued by Davis Square Funding III, Ltd (Davis Square III). The .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 23:54
Movie studios win $111 million court judgment against TorrentSpy.com LOS ANGELES (AP) - The six major Hollywood studios have won a $111 million (¤72 million) judgment for .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:54
Leap Announces Participation in the Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Communications Conference http://www.leapwireless.com - Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP), a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services, announced today that .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:53
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse arrested in London on suspicion of drugs possession LONDON (AP) - Troubled singer Amy Winehouse was bailed by police Wednesday after she was arrested in connection .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:53
Fitch Downgrades 3 Classes from Millstone Funding Ltd; Assigns Rating to Funding Notes - Fitch has assigned a new rating to one class of notes and downgraded three classes of notes issued by .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:52
US confirms former Guantanamo prisoner carried out April suicide attack in Iraq SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A Kuwaiti freed from Guantanamo Bay carried out a suicide car bombing .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:52
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Announces Capital Gain Distribution - The Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE:WEA) announced today the declaration of long-term capital gains dividends of $0.0265 per .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:51
URS Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Results - URS Corporation H. Thomas Hicks, 415-774-2700 Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Or Sard Verbinnen & Co Hugh Burns/Jamie .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:50
Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at Baird's 2008 Growth Stock Conference http://www.polarisindustries.com - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will present at Baird's 2008 Growth Stock Conference at .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:49
Actors union AFTRA opens contract talks with producers after SAG talks are suspended LOS ANGELES (AP) - The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has opened negotiations with Hollywood .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:49
Global Traffic Network Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire the Commercial Division of UBC Media Group plc - Global Traffic Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET), a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:48
AP Interview: Paulson says credit crisis may be fading WASHINGTON (AP) - The worst of the U.S.'s credit crisis may have passed, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:48
Fitch Affirms 1 Class from 1 IndyMac RAST RMBS Transaction - Fitch Ratings has taken rating action on the following IndyMac Residential Asset Securitization Trust (RAST) mortgage pass-through certificates. Unless .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:47
Appeals court says prosecutors violated rights of BP blast victims; plea deal stands for now HOUSTON (AP) - Federal prosecutors violated the rights of victims of a deadly 2005 explosion at a BP .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:47
Black Box Network Services Receives Top Sales Award from Siemens http://www.blackbox.com - Black Box Corporation (NASDAQ: BBOX), a leading provider of communications and infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:46
Sea lion deaths in Northwest revert to mystery as exam shows they weren't fatally shot PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) - The six sea lions found dead in traps near a Columbia River dam were .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:46
Fitch Upgrades 8 Tranches & Downgrades $111MM from Davis Square Funding II, Inc. - Fitch upgrades eight tranches and downgrades three classes of notes issued by Davis Square Funding II, Inc. (Davis Square .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:45
BakBone Software Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Worldwide Bookings and Cash Balance http://www.bakbone.com - BakBone Software, Incorporated (Pink Sheets: BKBO), a global provider of heterogeneous integrated data protection solutions, reported today its .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:44
Fitch Affirms 1 Class & Downgrades 3 Classes Grenadier Funding, Ltd. - Fitch has affirmed one class and downgraded three classes of notes issued by Grenadier Finding, Ltd. (Grenadier). The following .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:43
Sharpton, others arrested in NYC protest of acquittal in fatal police shooting; hundreds rally NEW YORK (AP) - Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton was arrested Wednesday as he and hundreds .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:43
Fitch Confirms San Jose, California Intl Airport CP Program Ser A-C at 'F1+'; Assigns Ser D-F 'F1+' - Fitch Ratings confirms the 'F1+' rating assigned to the City of San Jose (the city), California, San Jose International .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:42
Safeway Inc. to Webcast 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders - Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) will webcast its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. pacific .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:41
Broadway's $2.5 million musical `Glory Days' opens and closes on its opening night NEW YORK (AP) - «Glory Days» didn't hang around Broadway long enough to gather much glory. The $2.5 million .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:41
Ashford Hospitality Trust Moves Date of Annual Meeting http://www.ahtreit.com - Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) today announced it has moved the date of its annual meeting of .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:40
Bailiffs shoot, kill man who fired shots inside Florida courthouse lobby; no one else hurt ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) - Bailiffs shot and killed a man who opened fire in the lobby of .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:40
Medtronic Initiates Voluntary Field Actions for Selected Heparin-Coated Products Used During Cardiopulmonary Bypass http://www.medtronic.com - Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary and precautionary recall of selected products .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 23:39
German Soccer Summaries FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Summaries of Wednesday's games in the Bundesliga, the German first-division soccer league (home .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:39
SS&C Unveils Enterprise Reconciliation Solution http://www.ssctech.com - SS&C Technologies, Inc. Michele Rebiere, 212-319-9790, x2222 Vice President, Public Relations InvestorRelations@sscinc.com SS&C Technologies, Inc. (www.ssctech.com), a global .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 23:38
Inter defeats Lazio 2-0 to advance to Italian Cup final ROME, (AP) - Vitor Hugo Gomes Passos and Julio Cruz scored second-half goals and Inter Milan defeated Lazio .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:38
Actuant Appoints Holly A. Van Deursen as New Director http://www.actuant.com - Actuant Corporation (NYSE:ATU) today announced that Holly A. Van Deursen has been appointed to the Actuant Board of .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:37
Chris Mueller Joins NEXT Financial Group, Inc. As The New Senior VP/Director of Operations http://www.nextfinancial.com - Chris Mueller, an eighteen year veteran in the financial services industry, joins NEXT Financial Group, Inc. as the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:36
Update: Fitch to Rate CIT Equipment Collateral 2008-VT1; Issues Presale - This is an update to a press release issued on May 6, 2008. What follows replaces that press release: .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:35
Fitch Affirms 4 Classes from 1 UBS MASTR RMBS Transaction - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following UBS Mortgage Asset Securitization Transactions, Inc. (MASTR) mortgage pass-through certificates. Unless stated otherwise, .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 23:34
US worker productivity increases in first quarter, inflationary pressures marginal WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. worker productivity rose by a better-than-expected amount in the first three months of .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:34
American Railcar Industries, Inc. Board of Directors Declares $0.03 Dividend http://www.americanrailcar.com - American Railcar Industries, Inc. ("ARI") (NASDAQ: ARII) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:33
Millipore Announces Major, Multi-Year Environmental Effort http://www.millipore.com - Millipore Corporation Karen Marinella Hall, 978-715-1567 Director of Corporate Communications karen_hall@millipore.com Millipore Corporation (NYSE: MIL), a Life Science .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:32
Pace Chairman Forms Committee to Review Paratransit Service http://www.pacebus.com - Pace Patrick Wilmot, (847) 228-4225 Pace Board Chairman Richard Kwasneski is launching a Blue Ribbon panel to independently .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:31
RAM Energy Resources Announces Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2008 Financial Results; Reiterates Warrant Expiration Date http://www.ramenergy.com - RAM Energy Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAME) announced today that the Company plans to hold a teleconference call to .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:30
Mitchell T.G. Graye Appointed President and CEO of Great-West Life & Annuity http://www.greatwest.com - Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (Great-West) announced that Mitchell T.G. Graye has been named president and chief .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:29
Pop Diva Sheena Easton and Animal Planet's Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald guest on Animal Radio® for Mother's Day Weekend. Animal Radio® welcomes legendary singer Sheena Easton to this week's line-up. Easton is afraid she'll become the proverbial "cat-lady." She .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:29
Tatum, LLC Appoints Leatherbury Southeast Regional Market Leader http://www.tatumllc.com - Tatum, LLC Adelle Erdman, 404-880-1314 Adelle.Erdman@TatumLLC.com Tatum, LLC, the largest and fastest-growing executive services firm in the United .. [read more]
Media & Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:29
VETERAN FILM EXECUTIVES TO TEACH FILM DISTRIBUTION SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP FOR ALL FILMMAKERS AT FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY On May 17, 2008, President of Passion River Films, Allen Chou and Gallant Films Distribution Consultant, Josh Levin will be .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:28
Gryphon USA Grows Auction Practice Group Auctioneer Michael Hoffman To Head Gryphon Auction GroupColumbus, OH - Gryphon USA announces that auctioneer Michael Hoffman has joined the .. [read more]
Media & Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:28
SingleMindedWomen.com Shines On With A High-Profile Advisory Board Whether single by choice or circumstance, women ranging in ages from 25-54 and from a variety of backgrounds will find .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 23:28
Lyon beats Sedan 1-0 to reach French Cup final for first time since 1976 LYON, France (AP) - Second-half substitute Juninho converted from an 88th-minute free kick and Lyon beat second-division .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:28
Family Winemakers and Western Fairs Association Co-Sponsor Legislation to Fix Home Winemaking Law http://www.familywinemakers.org - Moving swiftly to address a problem with California's alcoholic beverage statutes, Family Winemakers of California and the Western .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:27
El Paso Electric Board of Directors Elects New Chairman - El Paso Electric (NYSE:EE) today announced the election of long-time board member Kenneth R. Heitz as the new Chairman .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:26
Fitch Affirms Ares Leveraged Investment Fund II, LP Notes - Fitch affirms the 'BBB' rating on the remaining $35,800,000 class C notes issued by Ares Leveraged Investment Fund II, .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:25
Survivors of Myanmar cyclone saw neighbors dead in flood waters of stricken delta LABUTTA, Myanmar (AP) - Some survivors arrived half-naked, others wore clothes they scavenged from the dead. Myanmar's rice-trading town .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:25
Western Asset Income Fund Declares Monthly Dividend Distribution - Western Asset Income Fund ("Fund") (NYSE:PAI) announced today the declaration of short-term capital gains dividends of $0.0039 and long-term .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:24
BroadRamp Licenses vPopcorn(TM) to Power QMoviesNow(TM) - BroadRamp, San Antonio Martha Trevino, 210-828-4451 mtrevino@broadramp.com BroadRamp, creator of the Managed Content Delivery Services(TM) (MCDS(TM)), announced today that .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:23
MOSS GETS PROVOCATIVE FOR LINGERIE CATALOGUE Supermodel KATE MOSS is giving boyfriend JAMIE HINCE a sneak peek of what he can expect on the couple's wedding .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:23
JOLIE AND PITT 'EXPECTING TWINS' - REPORTS ANGELINA JOLIE and BRAD PITT are expecting twin girls, according to new tabloid reports. The couple is said to be thrilled .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:23
SPEARS' TRAINER IMPRESSED WITH POP STAR'S FITNESS BRITNEY SPEARS has left her trainer stunned by her work-out schedule, which has helped her shed 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms) .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:23
Fitch Rates Arizona Sports & Tourism Auth, $53MM VRDBs, (Multipurpose Facility Proj) 2008 'AA-/F1+' - Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'AA-/F1+' rating to the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority's (the authority) $53,050,000 senior variable .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:22
Analysis: No loud calls necessary, Democrats make clear to Clinton it's over WASHINGTON (AP) - Apart from George McGovern, a plainspoken man who knows something about losing elections, not .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:22
CleanTech Biofuels, Inc. Announces First Phase of its Municipal Solid Waste to Ethanol Project Is Now Operational http://www.cleantechbiofuels.net - CleanTech Biofuels, Inc. (OTCBB: CLTH) has announced today that the equipment purchased from the University of California at .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:21
Michael Mooney Accepts Kimberly Gold Mines Offer of Chief Financial Officer Position - Kimberly Gold Mines (OTC:KMGM) announced today that Michael Mooney has accepted their offer of the Chief Financial Officer Position. .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:20
MADONNA ON TOP AGAIN MADONNA has claimed her seventh U.S. number one album by taking HARD CANDY to the top of the Billboard 200 .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:20
CAREY'S EX SUGGESTED CANNON FOR VIDEO MARIAH CAREY's ex-boyfriend may have driven NICK CANNON into the pop diva's arms when he suggested she use the rapper/actor .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:20
KEYS RAISES MONEY BY ASKING FANS TO TEXT CHARITY ALICIA KEYS helped raise a small fortune for the Keep a Child Alive charity during her concert in Los Angeles .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 23:20
Nadal loses to Ferrero at Rome Masters for second defeat on clay in 105 matches ROME (AP) - Rafael Nadal's preparations for a run at a fourth straight French Open title were thrown .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:20
Safeguard Scientifics Closes Transaction with Saints Capital to Sell Stakes in Five Partner Companies http://www.safeguard.com - Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., Wayne John E. Shave Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications 610-293-0600 Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:19
US farm bill negotiators say they have tentative agreement as Bush continues to object WASHINGTON (AP) - Negotiators on a five-year, $300 billion (¤194.4 billion) U.S. farm bill say they have reached .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:19
Safeguard Scientifics Announces Share Repurchase Program and Proposes Reverse Stock Split http://www.safeguard.com - Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. John E. Shave Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications 610-293-0600 Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE), .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:18
Da-Lite Screen Company Files 10-Q for the First Quarter for Fiscal 2008 - Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc. (Bloomberg: DALITE), a leading manufacturer of projection screens, announced today that it has filed the .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:17
CRUISE'S TRIBUTE TO FEMALE ICON WALTERS TOM CRUISE made an impromptu appearance on U.S. TV talk show THE VIEW on Wednesday (7May08) - to pay a .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:17
ACTRESS McKINSEE DEAD AT 72 Stage and soap star BEVERLEE McKINSEY has died due to complications after a kidney transplant. She was 72. The actress made .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:17
NIXON TOLD DAVIS ABOUT BREAST CANCER BATTLE CYNTHIA NIXON's SEX & THE CITY co-star KRISTIN DAVIS knew all about the actress' secret breast cancer battle - because .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 23:17
Argentine farmers resume protests against export taxes, but vow not to block roadways BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentine farmers say they are launching an eight-day protest against higher export .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:17
American Apparel Reports April 2008 Comparable Store Sales - ICR Joseph Teklits/Jean Fontana 203-682-8200 American Apparel, Inc. (Amex: APP) today announced the company's comparable store sales for the .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 23:16
Google looking golden again with stock on the rise and Microsoft-Yahoo deal scuttled SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - It is hard to believe Google Inc. actually looked vulnerable just two months ago. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:16
Prospect Medical Holdings Provides Update on Status of Financial Filings http://www.prospectmedical.com - Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. Linda Hodges, Executive Vice President 310-337-4170 Linda.hodges@prospectmedical.com or Investor Relations Counsel: The Equity Group .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:15
America's Incredible Pizza Company Opening Second DFW Metroplex Location, Creates Over 200 Jobs http://www.ipcmesquite.com - FEC Holdings LP Michael Goss, 281-814-4778 (mobile) mgoss@frenchinterests.com A new, all-indoor, smoke-free family entertainment center opens this June .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:14
TOMLIN BITTER SHE MISSED THE CHANCE TO BE A GAY PIONEER Gay actress LILY TOMLIN regrets not 'coming out' 30 years ago, because she missed the chance to become the first .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:14
WILLIAMS GETS HER DEGREE 25 YEARS LATE UGLY BETTY star VANESSA WILLIAMS is set for a Mother's Day weekend (10-11May08) she won't forget by picking up her .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:14
EPPS CAUGHT UP IN BEATING SCANDAL Movie funnyman MIKE EPPS has been accused of beating up a man who attempted to serve the star with paternity .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:14
St. David's Community Health Foundation Names New Vice-President for Grants & Community Programs http://www.stdavidsfoundation.org/ - Continuing a tradition of drawing upon the best of the Austin business community, St. David's Community Health Foundation .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:13
Qwest Communications Announces May Webcasts - Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced that Edward A. Mueller, chairman and chief executive officer, will present .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:12
New Orleans mayor pushing for residents to leave FEMA trailers over health, new storm season NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Lingering fears about formaldehyde fumes inside federally issued trailers and the impending hurricane .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:12
Eclipsys to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference - Eclipsys Corporation(R) (NASDAQ: ECLP), The Outcomes Company(R), will be participating on Thursday, May 15th in the Bank of America .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:11
DOURDAN CHARGED WITH FELONY DRUG POSSESSION LATEST: CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION star GARY DOURDAN has been charged with three felonies for possession of a controlled substance .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:11
KELLY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY TRIAL TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY Troubled R&B star R. KELLY's child pornography trial is to start in Chicago, Illinois on Friday (09May08) after a series .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-05-07 23:11
SIMPSON & WENTZ TO WED NEXT WEEK? Pop pair ASHLEE SIMPSON and PETE WENTZ are rushing up the aisle and will wed next week (beg12May08) in California, .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:11
US Senate Democrats propose windfall profits tax on oil companies WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats on Wednesday called for a temporary windfall profits tax on oil companies and .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:11
NationsHealth and CIGNA Extend Preferred Vendor Agreement Through 2012 - NationsHealth, Inc. (OTCBB:NHRX) ("NationsHealth" or the "Company") today announced that NationsHealth and CIGNA have amended and restated the agreement .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:10
Fitch Rates Connecticut's $590MM 2nd Lien Special Tax Obligations 'AA-' - Fitch Ratings assigns an initial 'AA-' underlying rating to approximately $590 million outstanding State of Connecticut second lien special .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:09
i2 Announces Board of Director Changes, Provides Update on Strategic Review Process http://www.i2.com - i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITWO) today announced that Sanjiv Sidhu has decided to step down as chairman of .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:08
'Mrs. Garrett' actress Charlotte Rae says she shared the facts of life with Sandler in 'Zohan' LOS ANGELES (AP) - At age 82, it sounds like Mrs. Garrett is still teaching youngsters about the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:08
Bioject Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results http://www.bioject.com - Bioject Medical Technologies Inc. Ralph Makar, 503-692-8001 ext. 4137 President and CEO or Christine M. Farrell, 503-692-8001 ext. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:07
46-inch Panel With Brightest LCD Adds New Dimension in Digital Signage for Outdoor Displays and Tiled Video Walls http://www.samsung.com - Intent on producing the most innovative technology for digital information displays (DIDs), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world's .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 23:06
Switzerland shuts down high-scoring Sweden 4-2 at ice hockey worlds QUEBEC CITY (AP) - Switzerland used a strong defensive effort to beat high-scoring Sweden 4-2 on Wednesday at .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:06
Fitch Rates Royalty Pharma Finance Trust's New Debt 'BBB-' - Fitch Ratings has affirmed Royalty Pharma Finance Trust's (Royalty Pharma) 'BBB-' Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and secured bank loan .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:05
R. Kelly trial involving sex tape allegedly made with underage girl set to begin Friday CHICAGO (AP) - After six years of repeated delays, jury selection is set to begin Friday in R. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:05
PPG to Present May 21 at Goldman Sachs Basic Material Conference 2008 http://www.ppg.com - PPG Industries' (NYSE:PPG) Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer William H. Hernandez will present at the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:04
Compass Minerals Announces Pricing Changes on Consumer and Industrial Products http://www.compassminerals.com - North American Salt Company and Sifto Canada Corp., both subsidiaries of Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), have announced the .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 23:03
Asian Champions League: Gamba, Kuruvchi, Saipa, Qadsia begin to fill quarterfinal field BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Japan's Gamba Osaka, Kuruvchi of Uzbekistan, Iran's Saipa and Kuwait's Al Qadsia became the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:03
Safeco Declares Regular Dividend http://www.safeco.com - Safeco (NYSE: SAF) today declared a regular dividend of $0.40 per share on its common stock. The dividend .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:02
Lights, sound go out as glitches plague debut of Guantanamo Bay war-crimes courthouse GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) - First, the sound went out in the U.S. military's new war-crimes .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:02
College Students' Plan to Restore Historic New Orleans Building and Revive O.C. Haley Boulevard Earns $25,000 in Chase competition - Chase Media contact: Greg Hassell, 713-216-5009, greg.hassell@chase.com College students who devised a detailed plan to restore a historic New .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 23:01
Police make arrests at NYC rallies to protest 50-shot slaying NEW YORK (AP) - Hundreds of chanting protesters gathered in six rallies throughout the city Wednesday to push .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:01
FirstCity Financial to Webcast Its First Quarter 2008 Conference Call - In conjunction with FirstCity Financial Corporation's (NASDAQ: FCFC) first quarter 2008 earnings release before market on May 12, 2008, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:00
Mark Blazer Named Splendido Executive Director Splendido, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Tucson, announced today that Mark Blazer has joined the organization as executive .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 23:00
Murdoch's News Corp. profit jumps to $2.7B on gain from stock deal with Liberty Media NEW YORK (AP) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. reported Wednesday that its earnings more than tripled in the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 23:00
NIRI NY Announces Program: A CEO Perspective on Investor Relations http://www.NIRIny.org - The New York Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI-NY) will host an informative discussion on the .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 22:59
House Democrats press ahead with Thursday vote on war funding bill WASHINGTON (AP) - Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday worked to rally rank-and-file Democrats .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:59
Freedom Announces Investment to Accelerate Growth http://www.freedom-innovations.com - Freedom Innovations, a leading provider of high technology prosthetic devices, announced today that it recently completed a strategic .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 22:58
Ford plans to use 6-speed automatic transmissions in more vehicles, improving fuel efficiency STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan (AP) - Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it plans to double the number of six-speed .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:58
Sun-Times Media Group Announces Expected New York Stock Exchange Delisting - Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. Tammy Chase Director of Investor Relations (312) 321-3230 or tchase@suntimes.com Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. (NYSE: .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:57
Pall Corporation and VWR International, LLC Renew Master Distributor Supply Agreement http://www.pall.com - Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) and VWR International, LLC, today announced that they have renewed their Master Distributor Supply .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:56
Mary's Gone Crackers and the Celiac Disease Foundation Highlight Symptoms of the Condition in Recognition of Celiac Awareness Month http://www.marysgonecrackers.com - For Mary's Gone Crackers Rachel Kay 619-867-7353 Rachel@rkpr.net In recognition of National Celiac Disease Awareness Month in May, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:55
Gilead Appoints John C. Martin as Chairman of Board of Directors; Names John F. Milligan President http://www.gilead.com - Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced that John C. Martin, PhD has been appointed Chairman of the Board .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 22:54
Brazilian police arrest influential rice farmer on suspicion of attempted homicide SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - Police have arrested a powerful rice farmer in northern Brazil on suspicion of .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:54
Silgan Holdings Declares Quarterly Dividend http://www.silgan.com - Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of consumer goods packaging products, announced today that its Board of .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 22:53
Asian Champions League x-clinched quarterfinal berth Wednesday, March 12 Sepahan (Iran) 0, Al Ittihad (Syria) 2 Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) 1, Kuruvchi (Uzbekistan) 0 Wednesday, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:53
A.M. Best Downgrades Rating of Lehman Re Limited; Assigns Issuer Credit Rating http://www.ambest.com - A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A+ (Superior) and assigned .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 22:52
US stocks retreat as oil prices creep higher; Dow falls 206.48 NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street tumbled Wednesday as the price of a barrel of oil soared to .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:52
Moody's Investors Service Names Michel Madelain As COO http://www.moodys.com - For Moody's Corporation Michael Adler, 212-553-4667 Asst. Vice President, Corporate Communications Michael.Adler@moodys.com or Lisa S. Westlake, 212-553-7179 Vice .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:51
KBR Holds Annual Shareholders' Meeting - KBR (NYSE:KBR) today held its annual shareholders' meeting in Houston. KBR Shareholders approved the following items at today's .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:50
Bluegreen Corporation Schedules 2008 First Quarter Financial Results and Call http://www.bluegreenonline.com - Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play(R), today announced that it .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:49
Rubicon Technology, Inc. Announces Pricing of Follow-on Public Offering - Rubicon Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:RBCN) today announced the pricing of a public offering of 3,950,000 shares of its common stock .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:48
Holly Corporation Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Contribution Plan http://www.principal.com - The Principal Financial Group(R), one of the nation's 401(k) leaders(1), has been selected by a major petroleum refiner .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 22:47
Defense Dept readies aid mission but US diplomat says Myanmar too 'paranoid' to accept help WASHINGTON (AP) - The Defense Department readied people and equipment for an aid mission to cyclone-stricken Myanmar, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:47
State of California Appoints Chief Procurement Officer - California Department of General Services Beth Mills or Eric Lamoureux, 916-376-5037 Today Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed James Butler, 43 .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 22:46
8 cops who died of post-9/11 illness on NYPD memorial NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Police Department's «wall of heroes» has added the names of eight .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:46
Ascom Signs BlueStar Canada to Master Distributor Agreement - Ascom (US) Inc. Tom McKearney, 919-234-2507; Tom.McKearney@ascomwireless.com; www.ascomwireless.com Ascom (US) Inc., a leading developer of on-site wireless communication solutions .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 22:45
Werder Bremen finishes with 9 men but beats Hamburg to move into second FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Werder Bremen held on to edge Hamburger SV 1-0 Wednesday despite having two players .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:45
CosmiKids - Empowering Moms on and after Mother's Day - For most mothers across the country the Mother's Day celebrations will begin and end on Sunday. After the flowers .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 22:44
BC-NA-FIN--US-Troubled Investments-Settlement, 1st Ld-Writethru,0427 BOSTON (AP) - Nineteen Massachusetts local governments and public agencies will recover more than $35 million (¤22.7 .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:44
Emergency Medical Services to Participate in Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference http://www.emsc.net - Emergency Medical Services Corporation (NYSE: EMS) today announced that its management will give a presentation on the Company, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:43
Wilsons Leather Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Deficiency Notice http://www.wilsonsleather.com - Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. (Nasdaq: WLSN) announced today that on May 1, 2008, the Company received notification .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:42
Clinical Data on Somaxon Pharmaceuticals' Product Candidate for the Treatment of Insomnia Presented at American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting - Investors: Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Meg McGilley, Chief Financial Officer, 858-480-0402 or PondelWilkinson, Inc. Rob Whetstone, 310-279-5963 or Media: Manning, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:41
RCM Technologies, Inc. Announces Acquisition of MBH Solutions, Inc. http://www.rcmt.com - RCM Technologies, Inc. (NASD:RCMT) has completed its acquisition of MBH Solutions, Inc. ("MBH"), a specialty enterprise business solutions .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-05-07 22:40
US stocks retreat as oil prices creep higher; Down down 206.48 NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street tumbled Wednesday as the price of a barrel of oil soared to .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:40
Citi Trends Announces First Quarter Sales - Citi Trends, Inc. Ed Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, 912-443-3705 or Bruce Smith, Chief Financial Officer, 912-443-2075 Citi Trends, Inc. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:39
Nascent Foodservice Announces Entrance into Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Bond Laboratories Inc. for Nationwide Distribution of Fusion Energy - ICR, Inc. John Mills, 310-954-1100 jmills@icrinc.com Nascent Wine Co. Inc. (OTCBB:NCTW) (dba Nascent Foodservice), the only Nationwide distributor of .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 22:38
Sevilla wins 3-0 to remain in European Champions League hunt; Valencia, Getafe win MADRID, Spain (AP) - Sevilla improved its chances of returning to the Champions League with a 3-0 victory .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:38
United Western Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend http://www.uwbancorp.com - The board of directors of United Western Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UWBK), a holding company whose principal subsidiary is United .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 22:37
Bush, Democrats differ on housing solutions, threatening election-year package. WASHINGTON (AP) - President George W. Bush and Congress are clashing over how to address the U.S. housing .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:37
The Orchard to Hold First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call on 14 May 2008 http://www.theorchard.com - The Orchard (Nasdaq: ORCD) will release its 2008 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, 13 May 2008 at .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:36
W Austin Hotel & Residences Closes Financing and Officially Begins Construction http://www.cjuf.com - Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund Kristen Coco 310-689-7539 Kristen@sugermangroup.com or Stratus Properties Inc. Stuart Rosenberg, Studio Communications 713-524-2800 stuartr@studiocommunications.net Austin-based .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 22:35
Lawyers for Guantanamo prisoner file law suit against British government in documents row LONDON (AP) - Lawyers for a Guantanamo Bay detainee said Wednesday they have filed a lawsuit over the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:35
FDA Approves Covidien Contrast Delivery System with RFID http://www.covidien.com - Covidien JoAnna Schooler, 314-654-3543 Director, Public Relations joanna.schooler@covidien.com or Nancy Stauder, 314-654-8548 Director, U.S. Marketing Communications nancy.stauder@covidien.com or .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:34
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Internet Availability of 2008 Annual Stockholders Meeting Proxy Materials - Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TAST), the parent company of Carrols Corporation, today announced the Internet availability of proxy .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-05-07 22:33
Spanish Soccer Results MADRID, Spain (AP) - Results from the 36th round of Spain's first-division soccer league (home teams listed .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:33
Multicore Association Adds CriticalBlue to Its Membership - The Multicore Association Markus Levy, +1-530-672-9113 markus.levy@multicore-association.org or Media Contact Wall Street Communications Bob Decker, +1-415-409-0233 bob.decker@wallstcom.com The Multicore .. [read more]
World News - 2008-05-07 22:32
New Georgia law bans sale of candy made to taste like marijuana to minors ATLANTA (AP) - A new law in the U.S. state of Georgia makes it illegal to sell candy .. [read more]
Business - 2008-05-07 22:32
Zumiez Inc. Rep