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Pearson Digital Learning Enhances Knowledgebox System with Sophisticated System Tools and New Lessons; New Release Features Expanded Standards Alignment and Content, plus Streamlined, Intuitive Functions.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: PEARSON DIGITAL LEARNING ENHANCES KNOWLEDGEBOX SYSTEM WITH SOPHISTICATED SYSTEM TOOLS AND NEW LESSONS; NEW RELEASE FEATURES ...

Adobe Reports Record Q1 Financial Results; Strong Performance Driven by Creative Solutions and Adobe Acrobat.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Please replace the release dated March 22, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: ADOBE REPORTS RECORD Q1 FINANCIAL RESULTS; STRONG PERFORMANCE DRIVEN BY CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AND ADOBE ...

CDS IndexCo and Dow Jones Indexes Announce Coupon Values for the Dow Jones CDX North America High Yield Index.

Mar 23, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- First graph, first sentence should read: xxx Dow Jones CDX North America High Yield Index (DJ.CDX.NA.HY) (sted Dow Jones CDX North American High Yield Index). The corrected release reads: CDS INDEXCO AND DOW JONES INDEXES ANNOUNCE COUPON VALUES FOR THE ...

Mark Pinto Resigns From Rambus Board of Directors.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LOS ALTOS, Calif. -- Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS), one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed chip interfaces, today announced that recently appointed director, Dr. Mark R. Pinto, has resigned from the Rambus board of directors. "We are ...

Levitt Corporation Reports Earnings For The Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005.

Mar 23, 2006 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Levitt Corporation (NYSE:LEV) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2005, net income was $54.9 million, compared to $57.4 million reported in 2004, and diluted earnings per ...

Sanofi-Aventis New York Analyst Meeting & Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a transcript of 'Sanofi-Aventis' Conference Call.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE:SNY) Corporate Conference Call took place on 22-Mar-06 1:00pm ET. SNY reported full-year 2005 net income of 6.335b euros and full-year 2005 adjusted EPS of 4.74 euros. At the end of 2008, the Co. expects to file ...

PAULA Financial Announces First Quarter Cash Dividend.

Mar 23, 2006 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- PAULA Financial (NASDAQ: PFCO) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.015 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 29, 2006 to holders of record as of March 8, 2006. In ...

Pengrowth Energy Trust Confirms Cash Distribution for April 15, 2006.

Mar 23, 2006 ... CALGARY, Alberta -- Pengrowth Corporation, administrator of Pengrowth Energy Trust (TSX:PGF.A) (TSX:PGF.B) (NYSE:PGH), today confirmed its April 15, 2006 cash distribution will be Cdn $0.25 per trust unit. The distribution is net of amounts withheld to finance capital expenditures. The ...

Xcel Energy Agrees to Settlement on Quality of Service Plan.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DENVER -- Xcel Energy has agreed with the staff of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Office of Consumer Counsel to a settlement proposal regarding the Quality of Service Plan pending before the CPUC that would run from Jan. 1, 2007 to Dec. 31, 2010. In ...

Fitch Rates Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, FL, Series 2006 A-B Bonds 'A+'.

Mar 23, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Fitch has assigned an underlying 'A+' rating to Adventist Health System/Sunbelt's (Adventist) $85.955 million Highlands County, FL, Health Facilities Authority hospital revenue refunding bonds, series 2006 A (insured by Financial Security Assurance Inc.), and $85.955 million ...

Fox Searchlight Pictures Promotes Zola Mashariki to Vice President of Production.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Fox Searchlight Pictures President of Production, Claudia Lewis, announced today that Zola Mashariki has been promoted to Vice President of Production, reporting to Lewis. Said Claudia Lewis, "We are thrilled to promote Zola, who started here as an intern five ...

Maguire Properties Declares First Quarter 2006 Common Stock Dividend and Preferred Stock Dividend.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Maguire Properties, Inc. (NYSE:MPG), a Southern California focused real estate investment trust today announced that its Board of Directors has declared its first quarter 2006 common stock dividend of $0.40 per common share. The dividend is payable on April 28, 2006 to ...

New Skin Health Ingredient Bridges Cosmetics and Supplements; Significant Skincare Market Potential in Synergistic Topical and Oral Formulations of Ingredient.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LINCOLN, New Zealand -- A skin care ingredient duo launched today by Keratec Ltd bridges the gap between topical cosmetic products and dietary supplements. There are two skin health ingredients in the range - Cynergy TK(TM), which addresses skin health through topical ...

Portland General Electric Announces Selection of Specialist for New York Stock Exchange.

Mar 23, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland General Electric Company (PGE) today announced that it has selected Banc of America Specialist(TM) to serve as the company's specialist -- essentially the day-to-day market maker of a company's stock -- when PGE's common stock begins trading on the New York Stock ...

Puget Energy's Bert Valdman to Present at Edward Jones Mid-Cap Utility Conference.

Mar 23, 2006 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Bertrand Valdman, chief financial officer and senior vice president-finance of Puget Energy (NYSE:PSD), will present at the Edward Jones Mid-Cap Utility Conference on Tuesday, March 28, at 1:25 p.m. ET in New York. The presentation will be broadcast live through a Web ...

Safety Products Holdings, Inc. and Norcross Safety Products L.L.C. Announce Year End 2005 Results.

Mar 23, 2006 ... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Safety Products Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"), as successor to NSP Holdings L.L.C. ("NSP Holdings") and Norcross Safety Products L.L.C. ("NSP" and collectively with Holdings, the "Company"), today announced results for the year ended December 31, 2005. The following ...

Q3 2006 Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.' Conference Call.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO) Corporate Conference Call took place on 22-Mar-06 5:00pm ET. ESIO reported 3Q06 revenue of $56m, up 15% from $49m in 2Q06. In 3Q06, orders were $53m, down $12m or 18% from $65m in 2Q06. In an environment ...

Xcyte Therapies, Inc. Announces Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Results.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- Xcyte Therapies, Inc. (Xcyte, the "Company") (Nasdaq:XCYT)(Nasdaq:XCYTP) reported today a net loss applicable to common shareholders of $29.4 million, or $1.50 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared with $48.6 million, or $3.90 per basic and ...

Laos - a Country Which Has Great Tourism Potential but Faces Many Obstacles.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34655) has announced the addition of Travel & Tourism International 2005 - Profile of Laos to their offering. One of the least developed countries in Southeast Asia, Laos has considerable ...

Q1 2006 Adobe Systems Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets offers a brief of 'Adobe Systems' Conference Call.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Adobe Systems (NASDAQ:ADBE) Corporate Conference Call took place on 22-Mar-06 5:00pm ET. ADBE reported that revenue for 1Q06 was $655.5m vs. $472.9m in 1Q05 and $510.4m in 4Q05. 1Q06 GAAP net income was $105.1m and non-GAAP net income was $197.5m. GAAP ...

Sonora Gold Corp. Sells Santa Gertrudis & Roca Roja Claims for US $3,050,000.00.

Mar 23, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Sonora Gold Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SGG)(PINK SHEETS:SGGFF) announces that it has entered into a Letter Agreement whereby the Company's Santa Gertrudis and Roca Roja claims are included in a proposed sale of the Company's wholly owned Mexican ...

African Copper Plc Disclosure of Shareholding.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LONDON -- African Copper Plc (TSX:ACU)(AIM:ACU)(BSE:African Copper) - The Company was notified on 22 March 2006 that RAB Capital Plc has a notifiable ...

FS SunTours Commences Wind Down Process After Sale of SunTrips Brand.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The contact information in the release should read: Matthew Holliday, 408-432-1101 (sted Marc Bercoon, 404-256-6620) The corrected release reads: FS SUNTOURS COMMENCES WIND DOWN PROCESS AFTER SALE OF SUNTRIPS BRAND FS SunTours, Inc., ...

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Announces Mud/Topsoil Slide Near Mining Operations.

Mar 23, 2006 ... NEW ORLEANS -- Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE: FCX) reported that on March 23, 2006, at approximately 1 a.m. local time, a mud/topsoil slide occurred from a mountain ridge above service facilities supporting PT Freeport Indonesia's (PT-FI) mining operations. The material damaged ...

DICOM Group: Wholesaler Okle Relies on TOPCALL and Kofax.(Company overview)

Mar 23, 2006 ... BASINGSTOKE, England -- TOPCALL FaxConnect for Orders, Kofax Ascent Capture(R) and VirtualReScan(R) Technology Speeds the Processing of Paper Receipts and Fax Orders, Enabling Faster Customer Service and Reduced Costs DICOM Group plc ("DICOM Group")(LSE:DCM), a global leader of ...

austriamicrosystems' Magnetic Rotary Encoder IC at the Heart of Megatron's Next-Generation Contactless Rotary Encoders; Compact AS5040 System-on-Chip is Ideal for Company's Broad Range of Industrial Sensors.

Mar 23, 2006 ... UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria -- austriamicrosystems (SWX:AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of analog integrated circuits for industrial, medical, communication and automotive applications, is providing its AS5040 small size 10-bit magnetic rotary encoder IC to encoder ...

Searchformedia Expands Product Suite by Launching More Than 1,000 New RSS Video Channels On Searchforvideo.com.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- Searchformedia (OTCBB:FSAC), a leading video search company providing consumers with the Internet's most comprehensive video search experience available, today announced an expanded consumer content offering for its searchforvideo.com product with the launch of the ...

Unisys Expands Real-Time Infrastructure Portfolio with New Real-Time Storage Metering Solution.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LONDON -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS), the worldwide technology services and solutions company, today announced a new storage capability under its Real-Time Infrastructure (RTI) offering. The new Real-Time Storage (RTS) metering solution is a truly flexible and scalable storage utility ...

KPN and RIM Launch BlackBerry 8700g in the Netherlands.

Mar 23, 2006 ... AMSTERDAM, Netherlands & WATERLOO, Ontario -- Enhanced performance matched by new sleek design KPN and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry(R) 8700g(TM) for corporate and individual mobile customers in the Netherlands. ...

Mobistar and RIM Launch EDGE-Enabled BlackBerry Device in Belgium.

Mar 23, 2006 ... BRUSSELS, Belgium & WATERLOO, Ontario -- BlackBerry 8700f Leverages the Benefits of Belgium Carrier's EDGE Network Mobistar (EURONEXT BRUSSELS:MOBB) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry(R) 8700f(TM) in Belgium, the ...

Medialink: Keeping the Momentum Going.

Mar 23, 2006 ... The Chrysler Group is on a roll. They recently reported their 10th consecutive quarter with positive earnings and sales up 5 percent in 2005. Chrysler Group's Gary Dilts says one of the reasons is the company's improving dealer network. Audio News Feature You can ...

Callisto to Spotlight Drug Candidate Pipeline and Clinical Progress at Frankfurt Stock Day Investor Conference; Leading European Conference to Reinforce Callisto's Recognition and Strategic Relationships Internationally.

Mar 23, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:KAL)(FWB:CA4), a developer of new drug treatments in the fight against cancer and other major health threats, will present an overview of its portfolio of drug candidates, including reviews of clinical and business progress at the Value ...

Medialink: Stuck at Prom!

Mar 23, 2006 ... Prom season is just around the corner, and teens are starting to get ready. But this year, instead of renting a tux or buying an expensive dress, prom goers can design the ensemble of their dreams out of duct tape and have a shot at winning some scholarship money. Audio News ...

Smiths Aerospace Selected by U.S. Navy for F/A-18.

Mar 23, 2006 ... CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Smiths Aerospace has been awarded a contract with a potential value of $34.5 million to provide performance-based logistics (PBL) in support of the stores management upgrade system (SMUG) on the F/A-18 C, D, E, F, & G aircraft. The program includes a five-year contract ...

Medialink: 21st Century Take on the Old Fashioned Candy and Bake Sale.

Mar 23, 2006 ... A Minneapolis mom has hit on a new way for families to find wholesome entertainment while helping their kids' schools raise cash. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31778 This multimedia news ...

HP Drives Cost Out Of Managing User Identities Through OpenView Identity Management Suite; Customers Engaged With HP Achieve Reduced IT Costs and Improved Management over Risk and Compliance Efforts.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LONDON -- HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) has today announced that customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are increasingly choosing its OpenView Identity Management (IdM) suite to automate internal and external user access within a controlled and secure environment. As a result, ...

Ameron International Announces Quarterly Dividend.

Mar 23, 2006 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- The Board of Directors of Ameron International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) declared a quarterly ...

Copanion Reveals America's Dangerous Tax Secret.

Mar 23, 2006 ... BOSTON -- Copanion, Inc. --More than 1,000,000 US citizens will have their income tax returns outsourced to India this year. --Most citizens are not being told that their private tax and financial documents can be seen on computer screens all over the world. ...

Biotage: Proposals for Annual General Meeting.

Mar 23, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The Board of Directors of Biotage AB (STO:BIOTA) proposes the Annual General Meeting on April 27, 2006, to: --authorize the Board to issue shares and/or convertibles --resolve on the adoption of a global employee stock option program ...

Annual General Meeting of Alfa Laval AB (publ).

Mar 23, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The shareholders in Alfa Laval AB (publ) (STO:ALFA) are herewith summoned to the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 4.00 p.m. at Scandic Hotel Star, Glimmervagen 5, Lund. Registration for the Meeting will commence at 3.30 p.m. Refreshments will be ...

Partner Communications Announces Dividend Record Date.

Mar 23, 2006 ... ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel -- Partner Communications Company Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTNR)(TASE:PTNR)(LSE:PCCD), announced today that further to its announcement on February 1, 2006, the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company's shareholders has approved the distribution of cash dividend in the amount ...

UK Hospitality Industry to Step Up its Online Presence.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20788) has announced the addition of Guide to Online Strategies in the UK Hospitality Industry 2005 to their offering. 'If a company says it is going to increase turnover by 10% this year, I can ...

NOXXON Pharma AG Announces Global Strategic Alliance with Pfizer; NOX-B11 Spiegelmer for Obesity Treatment Licensed.

Mar 23, 2006 ... BERLIN, Germany & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- NOXXON Pharma AG (NOXXON) announced today a multi-year global collaboration with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) regarding the discovery and development of Spiegelmer products. In addition, the two companies entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement ...

Exeter Resource Corporation: La Cabeza Surface Rights Purchased.

Mar 23, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Exeter Resource Corporation (TSX VENTURE:XRC)(PINK SHEETS:EXRCF)(FWB:EXB) has now purchased the rights to the surface area of its La Cabeza Gold Project that is presently contemplated for mine development. The acquisition of the "El Pantanito" farm ...

Fargo's Software Director to Speak on Securing ID Card Issuance at NACCU; Presentation Outlines Security Vulnerabilities and Solutions.

Mar 23, 2006 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- John Ekers, Fargo Electronics Director of Product Marketing for Software, will address attendees at the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) 13th Annual Conference on Friday, March 31 at 2:45 p.m. at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Fargo (NASDAQ:FRGO) ...

Watchit Announces IP Television Network for Gaming, Lodging and Hospitality Markets.

Mar 23, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- Watchit's Manageit Enterprise 2.0 Enables Gaming, Lodging and Hospitality Companies to Present Universe of Television Programming and Content on Their Private Television Networks via Broadband Watchit Media, Inc. (OTCBB:WMDA), a leader in out-of-home placed based ...

Actuate Acquires License to Source Code for Databeacon Open Client.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Actuate Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTU), the world leader in Enterprise Reporting and Performance Management Applications, today announced that it has acquired a license to the source code for Databeacon Open Client from Cognos Inc. Cognos acquired Databeacon on ...

A Review of the Trends and Developments Expected in the UK Nursery Industry over the Next Five Years.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34668) has announced the addition of UK Nursery Education Market Research Report to their offering. The UK nursery education market research report analyses private day nurseries, which often ...

What is the Expected Market Size for Converged Billing Platforms in Europe from 2005 to 2010?

Mar 23, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34673) has announced the addition of Billing For Mobility: Strategies For Convergent Charging to their offering. Growing customer mobility calls for quality service delivery irrespective of ...

InforMedix Appoints Larry D. Grant Chief Financial Officer.

Mar 23, 2006 ... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- InforMedix Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:IFMX), pioneering a new technology for enabling patients to manage chronic illnesses at home by greatly improving their medication and care plan adherence, announced today its appointment of Larry D. Grant (54), as its Chief Financial ...

ASV Announces Production Facility Expansion Plan.

Mar 23, 2006 ... GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- ASV, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASVI) announced today plans to expand its Grand Rapids, Minnesota manufacturing facility. Under the plan, ASV intends to approximately double the size of its current machine production facility with a 120,000 square foot addition. "2005 ...

Stellent Multi-Site Management Application Wins ''Best of FOSE'' Award at FOSE 2006.

Mar 23, 2006 ... EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Awards Presented at Nation's Premier Government Technology Event Highlight the Most Innovative Products; Stellent Site Studio Honored in "Enterprise System Software" Category Stellent, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEL), a global provider of content management ...

Fujitsu Siemens chooses ATI Mobility'TM' Radeon'R' X1800 for its New AMILO Xi 1546 Multimedia Notebook.

Mar 23, 2006 ... MUNICH, Germany & MARKHAM, Ontario -- ATI graphics solution promises the ultimate in HD viewing and gaming ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT), today announced that European computing giant Fujitsu Siemens has selected ATI's high-end Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X1800 mobile ...

Fuel-Tech N.V. Awarded Export Achievement Certificate by U.S. Department of Commerce.

Mar 23, 2006 ... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Fuel-Tech N.V. (Nasdaq: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems for utility and industrial customers, today announced that it was awarded the prestigious Export Achievement Certificate by U.S. Department of ...

Intrepid Holdings Adds Convenience Clinics.

Mar 23, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Intrepid Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ITPD) today announced the creation of Healthy Access, Inc., a Memphis-based, wholly-owned subsidiary. Healthy Access, Inc.'s mission is to provide episodic health care, through a network of convenience or mini-clinics, which improves health access ...

XcelPlus Asia Pacific Ready for Launch.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SALUDA, Va. -- XcelPlus International Inc (Pink Sheets: XLPI), XcelPlus International (http://XcelPlus.com) is happy to announce that the XcelPlus Asia Pacific operation is finally ready for their sales launch. According to Mr. Francis Jeow, managing director of Xcelplus Asia ...

THG, the Owners and Operators of Higgins Purchasing Group and Boxport, Gatehouse Capital Launch One-Stop Online Shopping for Suites of Residential Furnishings & Amenities.

Mar 23, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- First-of-Its Kind Online Residential Solutions Program Features Luxury Hotel Inspired Home Decor Buy a fabulous condo. Furnish it with Residential Solutions by THG. Move in by day and throw a party that night. It's that simple for owners of the new W Dallas ...

Japonica InterSect Backlog Titles Increase 34%; Highly-competitive Process Selects Top 25% for Production.

Mar 23, 2006 ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Japonica InterSect (JI) Backlog Titles increase 34%. The Backlog reaches 223 research titles with 57 new requests; all 10 JI Programs added new titles. The current Titles Library is also strong at 82. "The aggressive 2006 goals of our parent - The Charles & Agnes ...

Duracell to Acquire Garrity Industries.

Mar 23, 2006 ... BETHEL, Conn. -- Duracell, part of The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), today announced that it is acquiring Garrity Industries, a private U.S.-based manufacturer and marketer of lighting products. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Known for its innovation, product quality ...

Family Dollar Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Updates Annual Guidance; GAAP Earnings of $0.35 per Diluted Share, Including $0.18 per Share of Litigation Expense; Non-GAAP Earnings of $0.53 per Diluted Share.

Mar 23, 2006 ... MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), today reported that net income per diluted share, under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 ended February 25, 2006, was $0.35 compared with $0.48 for the second quarter of ...

Docucorp Expands Stock Repurchase Program.

Mar 23, 2006 ... DALLAS -- Docucorp International(R) (Nasdaq:DOCC), a leading provider of Customer Communication Management (CCM) solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to one million shares of the Company's common stock. "We believe that ...

Patriot Capital Funding Receives Proceeds of $13.2 Million From Repayment of Senior Secured Term Loan to The Allied Defense Group.

Mar 23, 2006 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- Patriot Capital Funding, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCAP), a specialty finance company providing flexible financing solutions to small- and mid-sized companies primarily in transactions initiated by private equity sponsors, today announced that it has received proceeds of $13.2 ...

Pro-Pharmaceuticals to Present Corporate Update at Russ Trading Hosted Event in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Mar 23, 2006 ... NEWTON, Mass. -- Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex: PRW), a developer of novel carbohydrate-based therapeutic compounds, today announced it will present a corporate update at a Russ Trading hosted event on Tuesday, March 28, at 3 pm mountain time at the Chaparral Suites Hotel in Scottsdale, ...

New Miller Heiman Study Shows Changing Buyer Behavior Brings Greater Challenge to Sales Organizations.

Mar 23, 2006 ... RENO, Nev. -- According to new research by Miller Heiman, changes in buyer behavior are producing additional pressures for sales organizations. Study results show the emergence of many more players in an increasingly complex buying process, with decision-making responsibility moving higher ...

Taro Receives Tentative Approval for Terbinafine HCl Cream 1% ANDA; Generic Equivalent to Lamisil(R) Cream.

Mar 23, 2006 ... HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ("Taro," NASDAQ: TARO) reported today that its U.S. affiliate has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for its Abbreviated New Drug Application ("ANDA") for Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream 1% ...