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• 2011-12-11 16:55 Sun Life Financial to hold investor conference call

  TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial will hold an investor conference call on Monday, December 12, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by Dean A. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer, who will provide a strategic update on the Company to investors, followed by a question and answer session. The conference call will be available via live audio webcast (http://www.media-server.com/m/p/s327btqm) and by telephone. To access the conference call ...

• 2011-12-11 16:00 Bella Petrella's Holdings, Inc., Announces it will Acquire Advanced Nutritional Solutions, LLC

  ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bella Petrella's Holdings, Inc., (OTC:QB--BTHR) announced today it has agreed to purchase Advanced Nutritional Solutions, LLC, Odessa, Florida. ANS specializes in marketing and sales of healthy food products to Hospitals, Assisted Living Facilities, Large Institutional Customers and Mass Market Retailers. Bella will acquire the Company for  "Restricted Common Stock" equal to $100,000 at the close of business the day prior to closing. Closing is expect...

• 2011-12-11 13:52 U.S. Online Holiday Spending Approaches $25 Billion for the Season, Up 15 Percent vs. Year Ago

  RESTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today reported holiday season retail e-commerce spending for the first 39 days of the November – December 2011 holiday season. For the holiday season-to-date, $24.6 billion has been spent online, marking a 15-percent increase versus the corresponding days last year. The most recent week (week ending Dec. 9) reached $5.9 billion in spending, an increase of 15 percent versus the correspondi...

• 2011-12-11 13:12 Hundreds of Brand New Bikes and Thousands of Toys Delivered to Poor Kids on Skid Row at Fred Jordan Mission

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  WHAT:          SANTA RIDES A HARLEY WITH 1,500 OTHER HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE RIDERS & DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF TOYS INCLUDING 550 BRAND NEW BICYCLES TO POOR KIDS ON SKID ROW    Santa Claus on a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle leading 1,500 other Harley-Davidson motorcyclists on a Toy Ride / Parade to deliver toys for thousands of impoverished children on Skid Row at the Fred Jordan Mission, 445 Towne Avenue, Los Angeles    WHO:      Sponsors: Golden Sta...

• 2011-12-11 13:00 Studies Assess Hydroxyurea Therapy and Pre-Operative Transfusions for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

  SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research assessing the safety and efficacy of hydroxyurea therapy in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and the use of pre-operative transfusions for patients with SCD who undergo low- and moderate-risk elective surgery will be presented today at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.An estimated 90,000 to 100,000 Americans are affected each year by SCD, a serious disorder that causes normal red blood cell...

• 2011-12-11 12:16 Cheniere and GAIL India Sign 20-Year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement

  HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. ("Cheniere Partners") (NYSE Amex: CQP) announced today that its subsidiary, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC ("Sabine Liquefaction"), has entered into a liquefied natural gas ("LNG") sale and purchase agreement ("SPA") with GAIL (India) Limited ("GAIL") under which GAIL has agreed to purchase approximately 3.5 million tonnes per annum ("mtpa") of LNG from train four.  Prior to the commencement of train four operations, GAIL will ...

• 2011-12-11 12:15 Tsunami Debris From Japan Expected to Reach Midway Atoll and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in Coming Weeks

  HONOLULU, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The earthquake and tsunami that destroyed parts of eastern Japan in March 2011 washed vast amounts of debris into the Pacific Ocean. The buoyant portion of that debris is making its way toward the US. Based on models, first landfall of the debris could occur in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) — designated as Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by President George W. Bush — as early as January/February 2012. A free 90-minut...

• 2011-12-11 11:48 Rentrak Announces Official Box Office Numbers for Weekend of December 9, 2011

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the official weekend theatrical box office numbers for the weekend period of December9, 2011 through December11, 2011 according to the company's Box Office Essentials™ theatrical box office data collection and analytical service.To access the Top-12 grossing motion pictures for the weekend, per data collected as of Sunday, December 11, 2011, please visit RENTRAK.com.About Box Office Essentials®Rentrak'...

• 2011-12-11 11:00 Emerging Lymphoma and Myeloma Treatments Focus on Improving Individual Patient Response

  SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lymphoma and myeloma are both malignant diseases that arise from lymphocytes, a subset of  blood cells, and commonly involve lymph nodes and the bone marrow. Although considerable progress has been made in the treatment of these diseases, they remain a significant challenge for patients and their hematologists. New research introducing unique treatment approaches and targets for lymphoma and myeloma will be presented today at the 53rd Annual Meeting of th...

• 2011-12-11 11:00 Study Favors As-Needed Treatment Over Maintenance Therapy for Patients with Follicular Lymphoma

  SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Asymptomatic patients diagnosed with nonbulky follicular lymphoma, a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, have traditionally been watched for signs or symptoms of disease progression and then treated with a combination of rituximab and chemotherapy or rituximab alone for select cases. Recent trials have suggested a role for treatment of asymptomatic patients with single-agent rituximab followed by additional periodic dosing, called "maintenance ther...

• 2011-12-11 10:06 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Touches Down in Africa for First Time

  ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing's (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner touched down in Ethiopia's capital today to kick off the Africa portion of Boeing's 787 Dream Tour – a six-month worldwide tour featuring the Dreamliner. This is the first time the Dreamliner has visited the African continent. The Dream Tour airplane will be in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and home to Ethiopian Airlines, Dec. 11-14 before it travels to Nairobi, Kenya. During the four-day stop, Ethiopi...

• 2011-12-11 7:13 CEIBS Hosts 1st Annual China Financiers Forum

  SHANGHAI, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- CEIBS Shanghai Campus – The platform economy (p-economy) is a vital element for the future development of global business, an unavoidable spinoff of increasing globalization, rapidly evolving information technology, and the internet revolution that will be the key drivers behind business innovation in the 21st Century. An impressive slate of business leaders, academics and government officials shared their views on how China will position itself to ta...

• 2011-12-11 6:54 30 International Football Legends in Hamburg: Zidane, Ronaldo, Drogba & Friends at the "UNDP Match Against Poverty"

  HAMBURG, Germany, December 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Football superstar Didier Drogba will be joining a star-studded team of 30 international players at the "Match against Poverty" on Tuesday, December 13 at Hamburger Sportverein (HSV), one of Germany´s premier football clubs. With this match, the players are campaigning to raise funds for hunger relief programmes in the Horn of Africa.Ronaldo, Zinédine Zidane and Drogba, who are Goodwill Ambassadors to the United Nations Development Programme (UN...

• 2011-12-11 6:47 Cobone.com Hits 1 Million Subscriber Mark

  DUBAI, UAE, December 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Cobone.com, the Middle East's largest group buying website, has hit 1 million subscribers in just 14 months of operation, riding a trend of growing confidence in online shopping, and enhancements in usability that are drawing in first-time online shoppers."We are delighted at how well we've been accepted into various Middle Eastern communities. We've witnessed a trend of increased consumer confidence in shopping online, and have made efforts to ensure...

• 2011-12-11 6:47 Cobone.com Hits 1 Million Subscriber Mark

  DUBAI, UAE, December 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Cobone.com, the Middle East's largest group buying website, has hit 1 million subscribers in just 14 months of operation, riding a trend of growing confidence in online shopping, and enhancements in usability that are drawing in first-time online shoppers."We are delighted at how well we've been accepted into various Middle Eastern communities. We've witnessed a trend of increased consumer confidence in shopping online, and have made efforts to ensure...

• 2011-12-11 6:00 Cross-Partisan Citizens Join Forces to Launch a Major New Political Party: The Justice Party

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, December 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM, a diverse group of courageous citizens will announce the formation the Justice Party, which is envisioned as a major new political party for decades to come.  The Justice Party seeks governing authority at the local, state, Congressional and national levels, beginning in the 2012 election cycle.  The Justice Party is being created as a new 21st -century political vehicle to allow all citizens to work to...

• 2011-12-11 6:00 Australian Speaker Peter Slipper Overpaid for Magazine Subscriptions

  BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com/) -- Recent news that the federal parliamentary Speaker Peter Slipper spent over $2500 on magazine subscriptions is not surprising. Speaker Slipper is apparently interested in lifestyle and fashion magazines from Australia, the UK and the US, which is even less surprising. According to Acclaim Subscriptions -- Australia, magazine subscriptions to lifestyle, fashion and interest publications, such as sports, children's and pet...

• 2011-12-11 0:01 U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for December 11

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11: CHRISTMAS LIGHTSProfile America — Sunday, December 11th.  All across the country, the winter darkness is ablaze with colorful lights — from small towns to big cities, along streets and in storefronts, as well as private homes.  Some neighborhoods have such massive annual displays they d...

• 2011-12-10 23:33 Spike TV Announces 2011 "Video Game Awards" Winners

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by star of NBC's "Chuck" and avid gamer Zachary Levi, executive produced by Emmy® Award winner Mark Burnett and featuring cutting edge in-show augmented reality and world premiere footage from hotly anticipated releases, Spike TV's ninth annual "Video Game Awards" (#VGA) proved to be a night to remember.  Industry giants gathered as the network celebrated the outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the world of gaming over the past yea...

• 2011-12-10 22:00 Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces The Last of Us™, a New PlayStation®3 Exclusive Developed by Naughty Dog

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC announced today The Last of Us™, a new franchise created exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  Developed by Naughty Dog, the creators of the highly acclaimed and best-selling UNCHARTED™ series, The Last of Us was unveiled in a world premiere trailer at the Spike TV 2011 Video Game Award Show. TheLast of Us is a genre-defining experience that blends survival and action elements to tell a...

• 2011-12-10 19:00 UH Seidman Cancer Center Researchers Present Findings at American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting

  CLEVELAND, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Seidman Cancer Center at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine presented new research findings in 25 presentations this weekend at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) at the San Diego Convention Center."The breadth and depth of this innovative cancer research presented at ASH is truly outstanding," says Stan Gerson, MD, Director of the Seidman C...

• 2011-12-10 16:35 Thousands of Harley-Davidson Motorcyclists Bring Toys Including Bicycles to Poor Kids on Skid Row

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT:       SANTA RIDES A HARLEY WITH 1,500 OTHER HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE RIDERS & DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF TOYS INCLUDING 550 BRAND NEW BICYCLES TO POOR KIDS ON SKID ROW    Santa Claus on a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle leading 1,500 other Harley-Davidson motorcyclists on a Toy Ride / Parade to deliver toys for thousands of impoverished children on Skid Row at the Fred Jordan Mission, 445 Towne Avenue, Los Angeles    WHO:          Sponsors: Golden Sta...

• 2011-12-10 14:00 Studies Investigate New Methodologies to Improve Recovery and Survival Strategies for Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

  SAN DIEGO, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), the transplantation of blood-forming stem cells from the bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood, is the primary option for treatment for many patients who suffer from various hematologic disorders, including blood cancers, sickle cell disease, bone marrow deficiencies, bleeding disorders, and autoimmune disorders. Research investigating breakthroughs in hematopoietic cell transplantation...

• 2011-12-10 13:24 Biglari Holdings Inc. News Release

  SAN ANTONIO, TX, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Biglari Holdings Inc.'s 2011 Annual Report to the shareholders has been posted on the internet, where it can be accessed at www.biglariholdings.com. The report includes Sardar Biglari's annual letter to shareholders. About Biglari Holdings Inc. Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BH) is a holding company engaged in a number of diverse business activities. The most important operating subsidiaries are involved in investment management and the franchising an...

• 2011-12-10 12:53 Penn Medicine Contest Challenges Philadelphians to Help Save Lives With Their Cell Phones

  MyHeartMap Challenge Will Create Nation's First Crowdsourced Citywide Registry of Automated External Defibrillators, Awarding $10,000 to Participant Who Locates Largest Number of Lifesaving DevicesPHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A group of Penn Medicine researchers is set to save lives with cell phone cameras -- and they're challenging the public to help. The MyHeartMap Challenge, a month-long contest slated to take place beginning in mid January, will send thousands of Ph...

• 2011-12-10 12:30 Genetic and Proteomic Advances Pave the Way for Next-Generation Leukemia Therapies

  SAN DIEGO, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite major research advances over the last several decades that have helped deliver improved therapeutic options for leukemia, the condition remains deadly. Specialists are in need of new options to help diagnose the condition earlier and new therapies that will extend patients' lives. New research addressing important updates on the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia will be presented today at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Societ...

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• 2011-12-10 11:16 TEST - Please ignore

  LONDON, December 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --- Curabitur molestie mauris sed dolor dictum iaculis- Duis dictum, purus in condimentum tinciduntCurabitur molestie mauris sed dolor dictum iaculis. Nulla sed libero felis, id viverra urna. Duis dictum, purus in condimentum tincidunt, nisl lacus porta diam, sit amet suscipit libero est sit amet dui. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.Mauris est velit, iaculis scelerisque tempus semper, eleifend ac erat.Duis eu mauris ac risus cursus m...

• 2011-12-10 11:00 Studies Examine Novel Treatment Techniques for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders

  SAN DIEGO, Dec.10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bleeding and clotting disorders affect a large number of patients annually and, while accurate diagnosis is important, timely and effective treatment for these disorders is key, as they have the potential to quickly become life-threatening. Research examining novel treatment techniques for bleeding and clotting disorders will be presented today at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.Bleeding disorders, such as hemophili...

• 2011-12-10 11:00 Gene Therapy Achieves Early Success Against Hereditary Bleeding Disorder

  NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Symptoms improved significantly in adults with the bleeding disorder hemophilia B following a single treatment with gene therapy developed by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis and demonstrated to be safe in a clinical trial conducted at the University College London (UCL) in the U.K.To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/46766-st-jude-children-s-research-hos...

• 2011-12-10 8:45 FreeFair DRC and Falling Whistles Urge Congolese Government to Respect Judicial Challenges to Election; Hew to Constitutional Guarantees

  LONDON and LOS ANGELES, December 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Restoring SMS communications, investigating extra-judicial killings are key to keeping the peace In the wake of announced results of what by all accounts was a deeply flawed national election, Falling Whistles and FreeFair DRC call on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to extend the period for electoral challenges, restore communications services for its citizens and fully investigate documented reports of electoral violenc...

• 2011-12-10 6:43 TEST - Please ignore

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• 2011-12-10 6:30 CEGA Putting Contractors in SoCal to Work

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- California's high unemployment is not a mystery; the US job market has been in a rapid tailspin since the 2007 recession. Nationwide unemployment climbed from 4% in 2000 to 9.1% in 2011 (Bureau of Labor Statistics), and needs real innovation in order to change. This trend is especially acute here in California, where the unemployment rate is currently at 11.7% (calmis.ca.gov), the pressure is increasing to create good paying jobs and put Californians ba...

• 2011-12-10 6:01 FreeFair DRC and Falling Whistles Urge Congolese Government to Respect Judicial Challenges to Election; Hew to Constitutional Guarantees

  Restoring SMS communications, investigating extra-judicial killings are key to keeping the peaceLONDON and LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the wake of announced results of what by all accounts was a deeply flawed national election, Falling Whistles and FreeFair DRC call on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to extend the period for electoral challenges, restore communications services for its citizens and fully investigate documented reports of electoral ...

• 2011-12-10 6:00 Small Hydropower Market Reaches 13.34 Billion Dollars in 2011 According to New Visiongain Report

  LONDON, December 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --http://www.visiongain.com/Report/730/The-Small-Hydropower-Market-2011-2021The Small Hydropower Market 2011-2021 is visiongain's latest energy report, analysing one of the ever more important renewable energy markets over the coming ten years. The report provides in-depth analyses and forecasts for both the market size and small hydropower capacity for the global and regional markets from 2011-2021. Visiongain has calculated that global spending on small h...

• 2011-12-10 6:00 Cardiac Rhythm Management Market Worth 27.8 Billion Dollars by 2021, Says visiongain Report

  LONDON, December 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --?http://www.visiongain.com/Report/728/Cardiac-Rhythm-Management-Devices-World-Market-Outlook-2011-2021A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts the global cardiac rhythm management market to be worth $27.8bn by 2021. The market generated $14.6bn in 2010 according to Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices: World Market Outlook, 2011-2021, published in December 2011.Cardiac rhythm management is a well established segment ...

• 2011-12-10 5:59 GOOD MORNING

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• 2011-12-10 5:00 The Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market to Reach 12.43 Billion Dollars in 2011 According to Visiongain's Latest Defence Report

  LONDON, December 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --http://www.visiongain.com/Report/731/The-Military-Aircraft-Modernisation-Upgrade-Retrofit-Market-2011-2021Armed forces around the world are seeking upgrades to extend the service lives of existing aircraft fleets as defence budgets continue to come under intense pressure.Visiongain's latest defence report - The Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market 2011-2021 - offers readers a comprehensive analytical overview of the global market...

• 2011-12-10 1:04 LULAC Voices Disappointment Over Supreme Court Decision Approving The Motion To Stay

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- LULAC voiced its extreme disappointment over the decision by the United States Supreme Court to grant the State of Texas' Motion to Stay.  The decision will not end the fight and LULAC will continue to litigate to ensure the full protection of the Voting Rights Act for Latinos.  The case will return to the Federal District Court to redraw the maps again and LULAC will ensure that Latinos voting districts are protected."It was a desperate appea...

• 2011-12-10 0:01 U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for December 10

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO)SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10: EMILY DICKINSONProfile America — Saturday, December 10th.  Today marks the birthday of one of the nation's most important poets — Emily Dickinson, born in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1830.  She was a frail, reclusive woman, who published only a handful of poems during her lifetime.  Aft...

• 2011-12-09 23:15 Two Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Named 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman National Winners

  NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduating high school seniors are members of a class recognized for completing their primary education. This year, seniors Selena Pasadyn and Garrett Gosse aren't just celebrating joining the ranks of graduates across the country – they're celebrating joining a prestigious group of high school seniors recognized as Wendy's High School Heisman award recipients! Pasadyn and Gosse took their place as the 18th annual recipients of the prestigious award this ev...

• 2011-12-09 22:43 State Fund Board of Directors Special Meeting

     VACAVILLE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pursuant to Government Code sections 11123(b), 11125.4(a)(1), and 111126(e) the State Compensation Insurance Fund Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting by teleconference.Wednesday, December 14, 2011 9:00 a.m. State Compensation Insurance Fund 333 Bush Street, 7th floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Teleconference location(s):  2275 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833 9801 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 933111750 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana, ...

• 2011-12-09 21:51 Lincoln Military Housing Announces New Chief Customer Service Officer

  New Position Will Serve As Family Housing AdvocateNORFOLK, Va., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lincoln Military Housing (LMH) announced today that it has established the new position of Chief Customer Service Officer to better serve military families who reside in its communities. The Chief Customer Service Officer will be directly responsible for serving as a liaison between LMH and the residents it serves. This announcement is the latest step in the comprehensive maintenance and proce...

• 2011-12-09 21:34 Outreach Events Scheduled For Youth Clipper® Cards

  OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Two key Bay Area transit operators are making an end-of-year push to transition more youths from paper tickets and passes to the reloadable Clipper® transit fare card. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is teaming up with BART and SamTrans to host a series of Clipper® sign-up events for youths at BART stations and retail malls in advance of a looming phase-out of paper tickets and passes. Events will serve all Clipper® youth riders, inc...

• 2011-12-09 21:09 Bahrain's National Commission Meets to Discuss BICI Recommendations

  MANAMA, Bahrain, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain's national commission charged with implementing recommendations from the Bahrain Independent Commission Inquiry (BICI) report will look into the cases of dismissed workers and students.The commission, chaired by Bahrain's Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh, met for the first time yesterday at the Shaikh Isa Cultural Center to discuss next steps in regards to the BICI report recommendations.Chairman Al Saleh noted in a statement to Bahr...

• 2011-12-09 19:34 Saint-Gobain Introduces Laser Engraving for Hose Assemblies

  BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has upgraded its capabilities for identifying hose assemblies with a new state-of-the art laser engraving system. The system allows Saint-Gobain to engrave the metal crimp collar or tag of all hose assemblies, piping and components, providing customers with easy identification and traceability. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics can engrave crimp collars on hose assemblies ranging from 1/4" to 4" in size, in varying...

• 2011-12-09 19:29 US College Students Single Out Iran on International Human Rights Day

  NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite identifying Iran as a leading violator of human rights, majorities of American college students are largely ignorant regarding the specifics of the regime's repression of its own people, including how normal daily activities in America are declared to be "crimes" in Iran punishable by prison or death.The Survey of American College Students Attitudes Towards and Knowledge of Iran was conducted by the research firm, uSamp™ in conjunction with Internat...

• 2011-12-09 19:00 AIA Statement on U.S. Challenge of EU Non-Compliance with WTO Subsidies Ruling

  ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Aerospace Industries Association of America affirms its support for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative request for consultations on the December 1 European Union compliance report on eliminating aircraft subsidies contrary to World Trade Organization rules.  This process should result in the ending of non-compliant launch aid for aircraft production—loans provided by European governments that substantially reduce the business r...

• 2011-12-09 18:58 Flagstar Completes the Sale of its Georgia Retail Bank Franchise

  TROY, Mich., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Bancorp (NYSE: FBC) (the "Company"), the holding company for Flagstar Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), today announced that the Bank has completed its previously announced agreement to sell its 27-branch retail bank franchise in Georgia to PNC Bank, N.A., part of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) ("PNC").At the closing, the Bank sold or assigned the leases associated with the branches and sold the associated business and retail deposits ...

• 2011-12-09 18:55 Generation Opportunity Meets Top Women Leaders from Business, Non-Profit, and Government Sectors at Major Women's Conference

  Generation Opportunity Poll: almost three-quarters of young adult women agree economy grows best when government does not interfere, majority want decreases in federal spending over increases in personal taxes WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Generation Opportunity grassroots team met thousands of women leaders at the 2011 Massachusetts Conference for Women in Boston. The more than 6,500 women in attendance – including young adult "Millennial" women ages 18-29 – represente...

• 2011-12-09 18:53 O3b Signs Agreement with Arianespace for Third Soyuz Launch

  EVRY, France, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- O3b Networks Limited, the developer of a new global, high-speed, satellite-based internet network for telecommunications operators and ISPs, has exercised the first of the two options in its contract with Arianespace for an additional launch in 2014 for the O3b Networks' satellite constellation. By exercising this option, O3b has allocated a total of three launches of 12 satellites to Arianespace.  The first eight O3b satellites are planned to be lofted...

• 2011-12-09 18:43 Revealed: Top 5 Things to Know About AAA Membership

  PHOENIX, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When most people think of AAA, they recall the club coming to their rescue to change a tire. However, AAA membership offers a bevy of additional benefits. “AAA membership provides much more than best-in-class roadside assistance — it provides access to valuable services such as travel, insurance, auto repair, discounts, financial services and car buying. We want members to know about and take advantage of everything we have to offer," said Keith Cowan, chief...

• 2011-12-09 18:26 Atkore International to Report Fiscal 2011 Results on December 16, 2011

  HARVEY, Ill., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atkore International announced that it will hold an investor conference call on December 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to report its results for the fiscal year 2011 that ended September 30, 2011. The Company will release its results on December 15, 2011 after the close of markets. The call is open to all interested parties via an audio conference with dial-in information available through the Company's website at www.atkore.com.  A replay of the ...

• 2011-12-09 18:25 Ron Paul Has Real Chance of Becoming GOP Nominee

  FORT LEE, N.J., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Inflation Association - http://inflation.us - today issued the following special alert to its NIA members:NIA believes that the free market is the number one predictor of the future. We pay a lot of attention to the web site Intrade.com which allows investors to place bets on current events by buying shares on the outcome. Right now on Intrade for the cost of $4.69 you can buy shares that Mitt Romney will become the Republican Presidentia...

• 2011-12-09 18:16 CouponTrade.com Offers 50% Off Shell Gas for 1 Day Only

  CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday spending is particularly overwhelming this year, but one company is trying to jump-start the economy and put some money back into Americans' pockets by offering discounted gift cards.CouponTrade.com, an online savings website, has secured a half-off gas card offer with national gas company Shell on Saturday, December 10. The amount of gift cards available is undisclosed, but 'first-come, first-serve' will be the call to action."With the current state...

• 2011-12-09 18:15 bioTheranostics' Breast Cancer Index(SM) Shows Clinical Utility in Late Recurrence Prognosis and Identification of Patients Eligible for Breast Conserving Surgery

  SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- bioTheranostics, Inc., a bioMerieux company that develops innovative oncology diagnostic tests to inform personalized treatment, today announced results from studies that demonstrated the increased clinical utility of the Breast Cancer Index(SM) (BCI). These studies suggest that BCI, with its novel mechanism of action, provides oncologists with insight into the risk of late recurrence for estrogen receptor positive and lymph node negative (ER+, LN-) brea...

• 2011-12-09 18:10 Pacific Rubiales Announces Dividend

  TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX: PRE; BVC: PREC) announced today a cash dividend in the amount of US$0.093 per common share.  The dividend is payable on December 30, 2011 to shareholders of record as of December 20, 2011.  The ex-dividend date is December 16, 2011. For shareholders trading on the Colombian stock exchange, the peso equivalency shall be calculated based on the exchange rate as certified by the "Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia"...

• 2011-12-09 18:01 Dr. Matthew Samra Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2011

  Dr. Matthew Samra of Browns Mills, N.J. has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.BROWNS MILLS, N.J., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Matthew Samra.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20292) Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Awa...

• 2011-12-09 18:00 Dr. Nancy Lebowitz Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2011

  Dr. Nancy Lebowitz of New York, NY has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Nancy Lebowitz.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20286) Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award. In fact, o...

• 2011-12-09 18:00 Eaton Vance Promotes William Delahunty to Director of Municipal Research

  BOSTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV), announced today that William Delahunty, CFA, has assumed responsibility for leading municipal research.  Mr. Delahunty, a 13-year veteran of Eaton Vance, was appointed Director of Municipal Research, effective immediately. He reports to Cynthia Clemson and Thomas Metzold, co-directors of Eaton Vance's Boston-based municipal income group, which oversees the management of approximately $15.9 ...

• 2011-12-09 17:57 Aircastle Announces Pricing of Private Placement of $150 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Notes due 2018

  STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) ("Aircastle") announced today the pricing of an additional $150 million aggregate principal amount of 9.75% senior notes due 2018 (the "notes").  The notes will be treated as a single series of debt securities with the $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.75% senior notes due 2018 issued on July 30, 2010 (the "existing notes"), and will have the same terms as the existing notes except that they (1) will have a...

• 2011-12-09 17:53 Life Technologies' Ion Personal Genome Machine Receives San Diego's CONNECT Most Innovative New Product Award

  CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Technologies Corporation today announced that its Ion Personal Genome Machine (PGM™) was honored during the 24th annual Most Innovative New Product "MIP" Awards luncheon hosted by CONNECT in San Diego today.  The judges recognized the PGM for its disruptive technology in the gene sequencing field.Since its launch in Dec. 2010, the PGM has had strong uptake in research labs around the world and has been key to help solve major public health thre...

• 2011-12-09 17:48 Rep. Fattah Will Visit Two Philadelphia Laboratories As Part of His Neuroscience Research Initiative

  PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), the leading Democratic appropriator for scientific research and author of the just-enacted neuroscience research initiative, will visit two research laboratories in Philadelphia's University City Science Center on Monday morning and explore their cutting-edge research in the neurosciences. The labs are Monell Chemical Senses Center and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Congressman Fattah is the senior D...

• 2011-12-09 17:44 Governor Corbett Comments on Mumia Abu-Jamal Matter

  HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett issued the following statement regarding plans by convicted killer Mumia Abu-Jamal to speak to his supporters tonight by telephone from prison."Convicted cop-killer and self-promoter Mumia Abu-Jamal is marking the 30th anniversary of his brutal crime by trying to victimize the widow, family, friends and colleagues of Officer Daniel Faulkner," Corbett said."This is a telephone call Abu-Jamal makes every year. Under pris...

• 2011-12-09 17:38 AOC Fine Wines Pairs Wine Club and Seminars in Perfect Holiday Gift

  NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing their popular and inspiring wine seminars and wine of the month club into 2012, AOC Fine Wines, of Manhattan (NY), Westchester (NY) and Fairfield (CT) counties, is offering unique and customizable gift opportunities for the holiday season. AOC Fine Wines' selections are sourced from the most distinct wine making regions of the world, brought to you for their exceptional tastes, styles and artisanal qualities. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/p...

• 2011-12-09 17:36 Club Med 2011 Annual Results Show Sharp Increase in Business Indicators and Strong Growth in Profitability

  MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Village Business Volume:                     up 6.3%- Number of upmarket customers:                         up 19%  [+ 130,000]    - Village operating income:                                      up 48%  - Net income before tax and non-recurring items:        x 4      Xavier Mufraggi, CEO of Club Med North America, comments on the fiscal 2011 results as a reflection of Club Med's success in the U.S. saying:"Despite the current recession and additional global...

• 2011-12-09 17:36 Dr. John McInerney Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2011

  Dr. John McInerneyof Chicago, IL has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. John McInerney.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20289) Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award. In fact, of t...

• 2011-12-09 17:33 To See as Artists See: American Art from The Phillips Collection Brings Important Works to the Frist Center Feb. 3, 2012

  NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Opening Feb. 3, 2012, To See as Artists See: American Art from The Phillips Collection features more than 100 works by 75 important artists, including outstanding paintings by Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, John Sloan, Edward Hopper, Arthur Dove, Georgia O'Keeffe, Charles Sheeler, Stuart Davis, Jacob Lawrence, Adolf Gottlieb and Robert Motherwell. The exhibition will remain on view through May 6, 2012.The paintings in ...

• 2011-12-09 17:32 Patient Advocate Foundation Announces $9.3 Million Donation to their Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program

  Additional Funding to CPR Program Will Serve Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hepatitis C Patients in Need of Financial Assistance WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is pleased to announce that it has received a $9.3 million contribution, from an existing partner, providing further support through its Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR) for patients suffering from nonsquamous non-small ce...

• 2011-12-09 17:30 eScience Labs Releases New Environmental Science Lab Kit and Curriculum

  DENVER, Dec. 9, 2011/PRNewswire-iReach/ -- eScience Labs will officially launch the Environmental Science Lab Kit on December 8th, 2011. This product includes 15 new labs with content covering topics such as water quality, alternative energy, contamination, and ecological interactions. The lab kit can be purchased to include a traditional survey of environmental topics, or customized to fit unique curriculum needs. It is ideal for online, hybrid, and non-traditional (such as satellite campus) sc...

• 2011-12-09 17:24 Statement from Martin Harriman, Executive Vice President of Ecosystem Development and Satellite Business

  RESTON, Va., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Martin Harriman, Executive Vice President of Ecosystem Development and Satellite Business, at LightSquared:We are outraged by the illegal leak of incomplete government data to news organizations. This breach attempts to draw an inaccurate conclusion to negatively influence the future of LightSquared and narrowly serve the business interests of the GPS industry.The statement that testing shows that most GPS dev...

• 2011-12-09 17:20 "Artuare" and "Conversations in the contemporary" Open at Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum:WHAT: Media open house for the Community and Creativity exhibition featuring two installations: "Artuare" by Steven M. Cummings and "Conversations in the contemporary" by Creative Junkfood  WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 13 10:30 a.m. – noon WHERE: Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place S.E.Washington, D.C.  WHO: Sharon Reinckens, deputy director, Anacostia Communi...

• 2011-12-09 17:19 Bunker Hill Community College to Offer New Online Course for Tax Preparers

  BOSTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- BHCC's Office of Community Education has partnered with the Pacific Northwest Tax School (PNWTS) to offer an online class titled "The Basic Tax Course."The course will address the new Internal Revenue Service testing requirements for tax preparers. The exam is expected to affect 300,000 to 500,000 existing tax preparers nationwide who must pass the new IRS exam by the end of 2013 or be forced to leave the industry. The IRS test is scheduled to be r...

• 2011-12-09 17:17 USHCC Applauds Startup America Milestones to Provide $2 Billion for American Small Businesses

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) applauds the recent commitment by the Startup America Partnership and Early Stage Innovation Fund to provide a total of $2 billion toward the continued growth of small business startups in America.  USHCC Chairman Nina Vaca was welcomed yesterday by the White House at the inaugural board meeting for the Startup America Partnership. As a result of the meeting, the Startup America Partnership...

• 2011-12-09 17:11 Tee Off for a Good Cause at Doral Golf Resort and Spa, A Marriott Resort

  MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Participate in the Birdies for the Brave event at Doral Golf Resort and Spa and help raise money for Homefront organizations, such as Wounded Warrior Project, Navy SEAL Foundation, United Through Reading, Homes for our Troops, Operation Homefront, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Green Beret Foundation and Military Warriors Support Foundation. The PGA Tour Charities sponsored golf event will take place on Monday, December 12, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p....

• 2011-12-09 17:09 FindTheBest's Health Comparisons Help Users Find Elderly Care Services for Their Loved Ones

  SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- By finding loved ones the best hospital, best nursing homes and at-home healthcare service providers, you're ensuring them not only the healthiest possible golden years, but you're also affording yourself a less stressful life, knowing that your loved ones are getting the care they need and deserve.FindTheBest's Health-category offers several comparisons to help users find the perfect hospital, nursing home or at-home healthcare service provide...

• 2011-12-09 17:08 Herbert and Bui Simon Win Another Unanimous Jury Verdict Against the Employment Claims of a Former Household Employee

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Pacers owner Herbert Simon and his wife Bui Simon decisively won their third trial in recent weeks against claims brought by a former household employee and vowed today to aggressively pursue their defamation lawsuit against the attorney who represented former employees in all three trials.A Superior Court jury deliberated only 30 minutes on Thursday before unanimously rejecting the claims of Beverly Du Jacques, a former estate manager at the Sim...

• 2011-12-09 17:08 Lighting Science Group's New 60-Watt Equivalent LED World Bulb Receives Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Honor

  SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), one of the world's leading LED lighting manufacturers, announced today that its new low cost World Bulb™ -- an omnidirectional 60-watt equivalent A19 LED bulb -- has been selected as a 2012 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree. The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA)® International CES Innovations Awards recognize outstanding design and engineering advancements across 32 c...

• 2011-12-09 17:06 Citi Announces Investments for Los Angeles and San Diego Through its Commercial Revitalization Initiative

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Citi announced a $60,000 donation to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a strategic partner with offices throughout the United States. The investment is targeted to the Los Angeles and San Diego LISC offices to help spur revitalization in Southern California. Through the coordinated efforts of the two LISC offices, the focus will be on commercial corridor improvements. Community engagement will involve local governments, busines...

• 2011-12-09 17:00 DNP Select Income Fund Inc. Section 19(a) Notice

  CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Notification of Sources of Distribution           Distribution Period November 2011         Distribution Amount Per Share of Common Stock$0.065         The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution, payable December 12, 2011, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return ...

• 2011-12-09 16:52 Piedmont Extends Tender Offer For Shares of Crescent Financial

  RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, Inc. ("Piedmont") announced today that it is extending its previously announced tender offer (the "Offer") for up to 6,442,105 shares of common stock of Crescent Financial Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRFN) ("Crescent") for $4.75 per share in cash, without interest and less applicable withholding taxes. Piedmont is extending the expiration date of the Offer by an additional 7 business days in light of the holiday season a...

• 2011-12-09 16:49 American Eagle Airlines Selected to Provide Essential Air Service From Chicago O'Hare to Two New Destinations in Iowa

  FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today announced it was selected by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin daily round-trip flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and two new destinations in Iowa – Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City and Waterloo Regional Airport in Waterloo. As part of the Essential Air Service program (EAS), Eagle plans to begin service in spring 2012, operating the...

• 2011-12-09 16:47 Name Dynamics Announces New Financial Appointment and Advisory Board for its Universal Business Listing Service

  CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Name Dynamics, Inc., the parent company of the Universal Business Listing identity management service, today announced the appointment of a new senior financial consulting firm Brio Financial, led by David Briones. Brio Financial will oversee the company's public filings and audit processes. Briones had previously managed the Public Company and Hedge Fund practices at Bartolomei Pucciarelli, LLC and was an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in N...

• 2011-12-09 16:45 Delta Passenger Service Representation Election Results Upheld

  ATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today received notification from the National Mediation Board (NMB) that the Board has rejected claims of interference filed by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) following the November 2010 representation election for Delta ticket agents, gate agents, customer-facing Cargo employees and Reservation Sales agents in the passenger service craft or class.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/2...

• 2011-12-09 16:44 Will the Real Personal Injury Attorneys in Los Angeles Please Step Forward?

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a perfect world, you could trust someone's claims about their record. Unfortunately, we live in a world where there are unscrupulous people who may inflate their successes, or even make them up out of whole cloth. When it comes to identifying the top choices for personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles, a little research goes a long way. Consider just a few of the questions you should expect answers to:How long has this personal injury lawyer been pra...

• 2011-12-09 16:43 New Aspen Dental Practice Opens in Bristol, TN

  SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients looking for a dentist in Bristol, Tennessee now have a new dental care provider option with the opening of a new Aspen Dental office this month. The new practice, which opens on December 15 at 1401 Volunteer Parkway, will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration. In addition to offering patients the choice of eight styles of Aspen Dental's exclusive ComfiDents® brand full and pa...

• 2011-12-09 16:35 The Bridges of Understanding Foundation and Meridian International Center Present the Fifth Annual Bridges of Understanding Conference

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tuesday at the convening of their Annual Conference, The Bridges of Understanding Foundation and Meridian International Center welcomed renowned speakers representing international media, policy, diplomacy, and activism, and honored Meridian President and CEO Ambassador Stuart Holliday with the Fourth Annual Building Bridges Award.After an introduction by Ambassador Karim Kawar, the conference opened with an interview of three-time Pulitzer Pri...

• 2011-12-09 16:35 New Aspen Dental Practice Opens in Midland, MI

  SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients looking for a dentist in Midland, Michigan now have a new dental care provider option with the opening of a new Aspen Dental office this month. The new practice, which opens on December 15 at 1520 Joe Mann Blvd., will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration. In addition to offering patients the choice of eight styles of Aspen Dental's exclusive ComfiDents® brand full and partia...

• 2011-12-09 16:34 The OurPet's Company Announces Sales Team Realignment

  FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The OurPet's Company (OTC BB: OPCO), a leading proprietary pet supply company, announces Scott Fitzhugh has announced that he will leave the OurPet's Company at the end of December to begin his own sales and marketing firm.  Mr. Fitzhugh joined OurPet's at National Sales Manager in 2002 and has served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing since 2006.  Fitzhugh will maintain a relationship with the OurPet's Company as an independent represe...

• 2011-12-09 16:31 House Republicans Should Be Ashamed of Bullying Tactics Aimed at TSA Workers

  WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A Republican-backed bill in the House designed to remove the officer title from federal airport screeners does nothing but add insult and disrespect to workers performing essential duties at an agency key to this country's security, the American Federation of Government Employees said today."Every single member of Congress should be supporting federal employees, not trying to demean them," AFGE National President John Gage said. "This bill has ...

• 2011-12-09 16:31 Amgen to Present at the 22nd Annual Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference

  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will participate in the Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, beginning at 1:35 p.m. Eastern Time. Arvind Sood, vice president of Investor Relations at Amgen, will present. Live audio of the presentation can be accessed from the Events Calendar on Amgen's website, www.amgen.com, under Investors. About AmgenAmgen discovers, develops, manufactures and deli...

• 2011-12-09 16:30 Goodyear Provides Update on Thailand Flooding

  AKRON, Ohio, Dec 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Since October 2011, when severe flooding in Thailand began to affect its operations, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has been in regular communication with its commercial airline customers regarding a potential global shortage of bias aviation tires that it now has determined may begin affecting the commercial airline industry in February or March 2012.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO )This situation is a result o...

• 2011-12-09 16:30 Capitol Bancorp Announces Results of Annual Meeting

  LANSING, Mich., and PHOENIX, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Bancorp Limited ("Capitol") (OTCQB: CBCR) announced today the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on Thursday, December 8, 2011.  More than 70 percent of Capitol's outstanding shares voted on the proposals, with more than 91 percent voting in favor of the proposal to elect five Class I directors to hold office for three years, and more than 97 percent voting in favor of the ratification of the appointment of BDO USA...

• 2011-12-09 16:29 New Aspen Dental Practice Opens in Nashville, TN

  SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients looking for a dentist in Nashville-Rivergate, Tennessee now have a new dental care provider option with the opening of a new Aspen Dental office this month. The new practice, which opens on December 15 at 2153 Gallatin Pike, will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration. In addition to offering patients the choice of eight styles of Aspen Dental's exclusive ComfiDents® brand ful...

• 2011-12-09 16:27 BATS 1000 Index Rises 0.6% on Week

  KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BATS Global Markets, a global stock market operator, reports the BATS 1000® Index (Ticker: BATSK) was up 88.83 points, or 0.6%, this week to close at 14,305.52 as of 4 p.m. ET today. The S&P 500 Index advanced 0.9% on the week.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100701/CG29735LOGO)Nine of the ten sectors that comprise the Index advanced with the Financials sector, up 1.6%, leading the gains. The Basic Materials sector, down 0.2%, was the ...

• 2011-12-09 16:26 CHS Board Selects St. Hilaire, Minn., Farmer as New Chairman

  ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerry Hasnedl, a St. Hilaire, Minn., farmer and long-time director, has been elected chairman of the board of CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative.Hasnedl was selected during the 17-member board's yearly reorganization meeting which followed the company's 2011 annual meeting on Dec. 8.  He succeeds Michael Toelle, a Browns Valley, Minn., farmer who held the post for nine years."I look forward to leading the board as...

• 2011-12-09 16:24 Congressional Prostate Cancer Task Force Briefing: "Cancer Screening: Dangerous or Life Saving?"

  - First Public Briefing of Task Force Examines USPSTF Draft Recommendation -WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Men's Health Caucus and its Prostate Cancer Task Force held its first public briefing today to hear expert testimony regarding the United States Preventive Service Task Force's recent draft recommendation against the use of early screening tests for prostate cancer. The Men's Health Caucus and Prostate Task Force are headed up by Representatives Joe Ba...

• 2011-12-09 16:22 Trinity Medical Center Wins Appeal

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued a unanimous (5-0) ruling today granting Trinity Medical Center its petition for a Writ of Mandamus. In doing so, the Court handed Trinity Medical Center a major victory in its ongoing fight to complete a state-of-the-art hospital along Highway 280.  Trinity Medical Center received a Certificate of Need in 2010 for this long-awaited, strongly desired project, but its opponents, Brookwood Medical Center and St...

• 2011-12-09 16:22 Dr. Edward E. Manche Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2011

  Dr. Edward E. Manche of Palo Alto, CA has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Edward E. Manche.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20284 )Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Awa...

• 2011-12-09 16:20 Michael Pultro Selected For "2011 Philadelphia Wealth Managers"

  Michael Pultro of New Britain, PA, has been honored with a recognition by Philadelphia Magazine in its selection of "2011 Philadelphia Wealth Managers."NEW BRITAIN, Pa., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the November, 2011 issue of Philadelphia Magazine published by Metrocorp,Michael Pultro was selected for the following honor:"2011 Philadelphia Wealth Managers"(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20282) Michael Pultro commented...

• 2011-12-09 16:18 Dr. Craig D. Pope Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2011

  Dr.Craig D. Pope of High Ridge, MO, has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.HIGH RIDGE, Mo., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Craig D. Pope.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20278) Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award. In ...

• 2011-12-09 16:15 Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. Announces Dividend

  COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ: DHFT) announced today that the fund will pay an income dividend as follows:Dividend per Share:$0.0300Declaration Date:December 9, 2011Record Date:December 20, 2011Payable Date:December 27, 2011At this time there will not be a capital gain distribution.About the Fund:Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end fund.  The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing be...

• 2011-12-09 16:15 Dr. Richard Daum Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2011

  Dr. Richard Daum of Seneca, SC has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.SENECA, S.C., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Richard Daum.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20276) Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award. In fact, of ...

• 2011-12-09 16:15 Private Media Group Announces Change in Annual Meeting Date and Record Date

  BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Media Group, Inc. (OTCQB: PRVT) a worldwide leader in premium-quality adult entertainment products, today reported that on December 8, 2011, the Nevada State Court, Clark County, Nevada in the case Consipio Holding BV v. Private Media Group, Inc. (Case No. A-10-622802-B) (the "Nevada Action") granted the Plaintiffs' motion to change the date of the Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders from December 15, 2011 to January 11, 2012. The ...

• 2011-12-09 16:11 Bombay Slum Dwellers Fight for Water, Captured by Video Volunteers' Community Video

  NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the slums of Mumbai, the taps have been installed by the municipality but in spite of promises from prominent politicians they continue to run dry. Tired of waiting for the authorities to respond to their numerous petitions and requests, 500 slum dwellers took to the street to protest for their right to water. The government plans to upgrade the slums have remained on paper, and basic amenities like water, health and sanitation are almost non-...

• 2011-12-09 16:11 Hennessy Advisors, Inc. Announces Annual Earnings of $0.21 Per Share

  NOVATO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (OTCBB:HNNA) today reported fully diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011 of $0.21, a significant increase over the prior fiscal year earnings of $0.16 per share.  While revenue decreased slightly, earnings increased 31% and net income increased 33% for the year, due to a reduction in operating expenses. Total assets under management decreased 16%, however, average assets for the year decreased o...

• 2011-12-09 16:10 GAINSCO Announces Special Cash Dividend, Amended Credit Agreement and Racing Sponsorship

  DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GAINSCO, INC. (the "Company") (Pink Sheets: GANS) today announced that its board of directors approved a special cash dividend of $2 per share.  The special dividend will be payable on December 29, 2011 to shareholders of record on December 20, 2011.The Company believes that, at its current size, it has more than adequate capital to support its insurance operations, and that it is appropriate to return some capital to shareholders through a special cash divid...

• 2011-12-09 16:10 Hayden Lasik Selected for "Readers' Choice Awards"

  Hayden Lasik of Evansville, IN has been honored with a recognition by The Evansville Courier & Press in its selection of "Readers' Choice Awards"EVANSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the August2011 issue of The Evansville Courier & Press published by E.W. Scripps Co. (The). Hayden Lasik was selected for the following honor:"Readers' Choice Awards"(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20275)A spokesperson fro...

• 2011-12-09 16:09 UBM Medica's Diagnostic Imaging Explores Life After Radiology Residency

  NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts in radiology education say radiology residents entering the workforce today face a tight job market and a different practice landscape than in past years, according to UBM Medica's Diagnostic Imaging.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/SF20426LOGO)Reporting in December's feature article released this week, Diagnostic Imaging found that even as a growing number of medical students choose radiology, practice-setting preferences and...

• 2011-12-09 16:06 Smart & Final Names Dave Hirz Chief Executive Officer; Current CEO George Golleher Continuing as Executive Board Chairman

  LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart & Final Holdings Corp. today announced that David G. Hirz, president and chief operating officer, will be named chief executive officer effective January 1, 2012 and will also become a member of the company's board of directors. Smart & Final's current chairman and chief executive officer George Golleher will remain executive chairman of the board and continue to work closely with Hirz and the senior management team on strategic issues. Gol...

• 2011-12-09 16:05 Dr. Brad Jennings Selected For "Top Texas Dentists"

  Dr. Brad Jennings of Houston, TX has been honored with a recognition by Texas Monthly in its selection of "Top Texas Dentists."HOUSTON, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the December, 2010 issue of Texas Monthly published by Emmis Publishing Corporation. Dr. Brad Jennings was selected for the following honor:"Top Texas Dentists"(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111209/DC20262 )Dr. Brad Jennings commented on the recognition: "This is q...

• 2011-12-09 16:02 Morningstar, Inc. Raises Regular Quarterly Dividend to 10 Cents Per Share; Increases Share Repurchase Program by $200 Million

  CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share—an increase over the quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share the company has paid since it began dividend payments in the first quarter of 2011. The dividend is payable Jan. 31, 2012 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 13, 2012. While subsequent dividends will be subject to board approva...

• 2011-12-09 16:01 Team Health Holdings Inc. Increases Revolving Line of Credit to $225 Million

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Health Holdings Inc. ("TeamHealth") (NYSE: TMH), one of the largest providers of outsourced healthcare professional staffing and administrative services to hospitals and other healthcare providers in the United States, today announced that it has increased the amount of its secured revolving line of credit from $175 million to $225 million. The increase in the revolving line of credit was facilitated under the provisions of the accordion featur...

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