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/ --

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Armed 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 marketplace and reveals how to tap into significant business opportunities over the coming decade.

Visiongain's calculations indicate that sales in the global military aircraft modernisation, upgrade and retrofit market total $12.43bn for 2011, encompassing government spending on airframe and powerplant (A&P), and avionics upgrades.

The report examines the commercial prospects for companies that are already involved in military aircraft modernisation, upgrade and retrofit programmes, as well as for those new market entrants that are looking to gain market share.

Visiongain's analysis demonstrates that the global military aircraft modernisation, upgrade and retrofit market is a growing marketplace offering government contract opportunities that are likely to see a range of companies realising commercial success, from the major defence and security systems integrators to niche avionics specialists.

How is funding for military aircraft modernisation, upgrade and retrofit programmes likely to be affected by pressure on government budgets? Which major national marketplaces offer the most significant sales growth opportunities over the next decade? How are emerging military powers China and India influencing the market outlook?

Visiongain seeks to answer these critical questions and a host of others through the in-depth analyses presented within The Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market 2011-2021.

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1. Executive Summary

1.1 Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Overview

1.2 Drivers and Restraints in the Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

1.3 Report Benefits & Highlights

1.4 Report Structure

1.5 Research Methodology

1.6 Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast

1.7 Leading National Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecasts

1.8 Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecasts by Aircraft Type

1.9 Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecasts by Upgrade Type

2. Introduction to the Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

2.1 Defining the Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Marketplace

2.2 Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Programmes in the Context of Aircraft Procurement

3. The Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

3.1 Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

3.2 Leading National Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Markets

3.3 Leading National Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Markets' Shares of Global Spending

3.4 Fastest-Growing Leading National Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Markets

3.5 Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecasts by Aircraft Type

3.5.1 Transport/Tanker Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021

3.5.2 Fighter Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021

3.5.3 Special Mission Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021

3.5.4 Bomber Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021

3.5.5 Trainer Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021

3.6 Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecasts by Upgrade Type

3.6.1 Airframe and Powerplant Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021

3.6.2 Avionics Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket Forecast, 2011-2021

4. Leading National Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Markets

4.1 US Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.1.1 US Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.1.2 US Air Force (USAF)

4.1.2.1 A-10C Thunderbolt II

4.1.2.2 B-1B Lancer

4.1.2.3 B-2 Spirit

4.1.2.4 B-52 Stratofortress

4.1.2.5 C-130 Hercules

4.1.2.6 C-37A

4.1.2.7 C-40B

4.1.2.8 C-5 Galaxy/C-5M Super Galaxy

4.1.2.9 E-3 Sentry

4.1.2.10 E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC)

4.1.2.11 E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS)

4.1.2.12 F-15C Eagle

4.1.2.13 F-15E Strike Eagle

4.1.2.14 F-16 Fighting Falcon

4.1.2.15 F-22 Raptor

4.1.2.16 KC-10 Extender

4.1.2.17 KC-135 Stratotanker

4.1.2.18 OC-135B Open Skies

4.1.2.19 RC-135

4.1.2.20 T-38 Talon

4.1.2.21 U-2

4.1.2.22 WC-130J 'Weatherbird'

4.1.3 US Navy (USN) & US Marine Corps (USMC)

4.1.3.1 AV-8B Harrier II Plus

4.1.3.2 E-6B Mercury

4.1.3.3 EA-6B Prowler

4.1.3.4 EP-3E Aries II

4.1.3.5 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

4.1.3.6 F-5F Tiger II/F-5N Tiger II

4.1.3.7 P-3C Orion

4.1.3.8 T-45 Goshawk

4.1.4 US Army

4.1.4.1 C-23 Sherpa

4.1.4.2 RC-12X Guardrail

4.2 Chinese Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.2.1 Chinese Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.2.2 People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)

4.2.2.1 J-11

4.3 Indian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.3.1 Indian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.3.2 Indian Air Force

4.3.2.1 An-32

4.3.2.2 Jaguar

4.3.2.3 MiG-29

4.3.2.4 Mirage 2000

4.3.2.5 Su-30MKI

4.4 UK Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.4.1 UK Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.4.2 UK Royal Air Force (RAF)

4.4.2.1 BAe 146-100

4.4.2.2 C-130K Hercules

4.4.2.3 E-3D Sentry

4.4.2.4 G 115E Tutor T Mark 1

4.4.2.5 Hawk TMk2

4.4.2.6 L-1011 TriStar

4.4.2.7 Tornado GR4

4.4.3 UK Royal Navy (RN)

4.4.3.1 B350ER King Air

4.5 French Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.5.1 French Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.5.2 French Air Force

4.5.2.1 Alpha Jet

4.5.2.2 C-130H Hercules

4.5.2.3 C-135FR/KC-135R

4.5.2.4 C-160G Gabriel

4.5.2.5 E-3F Sentry

4.5.2.6 Mirage 2000D

4.5.3 French Army

4.5.3.1 TBM 700

4.5.4 French Navy

4.5.4.1 Atlantique 2 (ATL 2)

4.5.4.2 EMB 121 Xingu

4.5.4.3 Falcon 50

4.6 Russian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.6.1 Russian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.6.2 Russian Air Force

4.6.2.1 L-39 Albatros

4.6.2.2 MiG-31BM

4.6.2.3 Su-24M2

4.6.2.4 Su-27SM

4.6.3 Russian Navy

4.6.3.1 Su-33

4.7 Italian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.7.1 Italian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.7.2 Italian Air Force

4.7.2.1 AMX

4.7.2.2 C-130J Hercules/C-27J Spartan

4.7.2.3 MB-339CD

4.7.2.4 Tornado

4.8 German Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.8.1 German Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.8.2 German Air Force

4.8.2.1 Airbus A319CJ

4.8.2.2 Airbus A340-300

4.8.2.3 Bombardier Global 5000

4.8.3 German Navy

4.8.3.1 Do 228 NG

4.9 Japanese Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.9.1 Japanese Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.9.2 Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF)

4.9.2.1 C-130H Hercules

4.9.2.2 E-767

4.9.2.3 F-15 Eagle

4.10 Saudi Arabian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.10.1 Saudi Arabian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.10.2 Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)

4.10.2.1 E-3A Sentry

4.10.2.2 F-15 Eagle

4.11 Rest of the World Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

4.11.1 Rest of the World Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market Forecast, 2011-2021

4.11.2 Rest of the World Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Contracts

5. SWOT Analysis of the Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

6. Expert Opinion

6.1 ARINC Incorporated: Rob Moore, Senior Management Director of Business Development for ARINC Aerospace

6.1.1 Securing Aircraft Upgrade Subcontracts

6.1.2 Budget Cuts Increasing Competition

6.1.3 Seeking Opportunities Globally

6.1.4 Favouring Upgrades over Procurement of New Aircraft

6.2 Thales Group: Jean-Marc Goujon, Marketing Director for Thales Systèmes Aéroportés SA

6.2.1 Offering Full Retrofit Packages

6.2.2 Upgrading Indian Mirage Fighters

6.2.3 Demand Outweighing Financial Constraints

6.2.4 Growing Market for Self-Protection Suites

6.2.5 Operational Experience Driving Growth

6.2.6 Limited Opportunities for Retrofitting Ageing Fighters

7. Leading Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Companies

7.1 ARINC Incorporated

7.2 BAE Systems Plc

7.3 Boeing Military Aircraft

7.4 Elbit Systems Ltd

7.5 Embraer SA

7.6 Finmeccanica SpA

7.7 GE Aviation

7.8 Goodrich Corporation

7.9 L-3 Communications Integrated Systems (L-3/IS)

7.10 Lockheed Martin Corporation

7.11 Northrop Grumman Corporation

7.12 Raytheon Company

7.13 Rockwell Collins Inc

7.14 Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RSK MiG)

7.15 Thales Group

8. Conclusions

8.1 Growing Demand in the Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.2 Drivers of Growth in the Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.3 Restraints on Growth in the Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4 Opportunities for Growth in the Global Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.1 US Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.2 Chinese Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.3 Indian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.4 UK Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.5 French Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.6 Russian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.7 Italian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.8 German Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market

8.4.9 Japanese Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market
8.4.10 Saudi Arabian Military Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market
8.4.11 Transport/Tanker Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket
8.4.12 Fighter Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket
8.4.13 Special Mission Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket
8.4.14 Bomber Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket
8.4.15 Trainer Aircraft Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket
8.4.16 Airframe and Powerplant Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket
8.4.17 Avionics Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Submarket

9. Glossary

Companies Listed

AAL Group Ltd

ACR Electronics Inc

Advanced Technologies and Engineering Co (Pty) Ltd (ATE)

AEL Sistemas SA

AERO Vodochody AS

Aeroelectronica Industria de Componentes Avionicos SA (AEL)

AgustaWestland NV

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M)

Airbus SAS

Alenia Aermacchi SpA

Alenia Aeronautica SpA

Al-Raha Group for Technical Services (RGTS)

Alsalam Aircraft Company

Alstom SA

ARINC Aerospace

ARINC Engineering Services LLC (AES)

ARINC Incorporated

Ascent Flight Training Limited

Astronautics Corporation of America (ACA)

Avidyne Corporation

Babcock International Group Plc

BAE Systems Controls Inc

BAE Systems Plc

Barco NV

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Boeing Company

Boeing Company, Global Transport & Executive Systems (GTES)

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Boeing Military Aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace

Bombardier Inc

Borsight Aerospace

CAE Inc

Carlyle Group

Cassidian

Cessna Aircraft Company

CIRCOR Aerospace Products (CAP) Group

CIRCOR International Inc

CMC Electronics Inc

Cobham Aviation Services

Cobham Plc

Cobham Plc, Mission Systems

DAHER-SOCATA

Dassault Aviation

Derco Aerospace Inc

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Dornier-Werke GmbH

EADS SOCATA

Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd

Elbit Systems Ltd

Elbit Systems of America LLC

Elettronica SpA

Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd

Embraer Defense and Security

Embraer SA

Engineering and Software System Solutions Inc (ES3)

Esterline Technologies Corporation

Finmeccanica SpA

Gama Engineering Ltd

Gama Support Services Ltd

Garmin Ltd

GE Aviation

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

General Dynamics Corporation

General Electric Company

Goodrich Aerostructures

Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes

Goodrich Corporation

Grob Aircraft AG

Harris Corporation

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Honeywell Defense & Space

Honeywell International Inc

iAero sarl i2a

Irkut Corporation

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI)

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI)

Klimov Company

Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KnAAPO)

L-3 Communication Systems-West

L-3 Communications Holdings Inc

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems (L-3/IS)

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems (L-3/IS) Platform Integration

L-3 Communications MAS (Canada) Inc

Lees Avionics Ltd

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Sensors (MS2)

Lufthansa Technik AG

M7 Aerospace LP

Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Limited (Marshall Aerospace)

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Ltd

MBDA

MMPP Salut

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems

Northrop Grumman Technical Services Inc (NGTS)

Panavia Aircraft GmbH

Patria Oyj

Phazotron-NIIR Corporation

Pi-Tech Inc

Pratt & Whitney (P&W)

Raytheon Company
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS)

Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC)

Rockwell Collins Inc

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG

Rolls-Royce Plc

Rowan Catalyst Inc

RUAG Aviation

Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RSK MiG)

Saab AB

Sabena Technics

Sabreliner Corporation

Sagem Avionics Inc

Sandel Avionics Inc

SC IAR SA Bra?ov

SELEX Sistemi Integrati SpA

Seven Q Seven (SQS)

Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC)

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace)

Société anonyme belge de constructions aéronautiques (SABCA)

ST Aerospace Engineering Pte Ltd (STA Engineering)

ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc (MAE)

Sukhoi Company (JSC)

Telephonics Corporation

Thales Group

Thales Systèmes Aéroportés SA

Transall (Transport Allianz)

TrueNorth Avionics Inc

Tusas Engine Industries Inc (TEI)

Ufa Engine Industrial Association (UMPO)

Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)

VP Chkalov Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (NAPO)

Wyle Laboratories Inc

Zeta Associates Incorporated

Government Agencies and Organisations Mentioned in This Report

Austrian Air Force

Brazilian Air Force

Canadian Forces (CF)

Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)

Colombian Air Force (FAC)

Egyptian Air Force

Finnish Air Force (FINAF)

French Air Force

French Army

French defence procurement agency (Direction générale de l'armement, DGA)

French Ministry of Defence (MoD)

French Navy

German Air Force

German Air Force, Special Air Mission Wing
German Navy

Indian Air Force

Indonesian Air Force

Iraqi Air Force (IqAF)

Italian Air Force

Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF)

Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD)

New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA)

Pakistan Navy

Peruvian Air Force

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)

Portuguese Ministry for National Defence (MDN)

Republic of China Navy (ROCN)

Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF)

Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

Romanian Air Force

Rosoboronexport

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)

Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF)

Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF)

Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)

Russian Air Force

Russian Naval Aviation

Russian Navy

Slovak Air Force

South African Air Force (SAAF)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Swedish Armed Forces

Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)

Swiss Air Force

UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)

UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)

UK Royal Air Force (RAF)

UK Royal Navy (RN)

US Air Force (USAF)

US Air Force (USAF) Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC)

US Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

US Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC)

US Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Electronic Systems Center (ESC)

US Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)

US Air National Guard (ANG)

US Army

US Department of Defense (DoD)

US Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

US Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

US Marine Corps (USMC)

US Navy (USN)

US Navy (USN) Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

US Navy (USN) Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) E-6B Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271)

US Navy (USN) Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Tactical Airlift, Adversary & Support Aircraft Program Office (PMA-207)

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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 11:00 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...

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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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