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Obstacles Thwart Many Americans' Use of Tax-Advantaged Spending and Savings Accounts; WageWorks' Survey Finds Lack of Guidance Prevents Acceptance Despite Spiraling Healthcare Costs.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Please replace the release dated May 31, 2006 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions to the "About WageWorks" boiler plate. The corrected release reads: OBSTACLES THWART MANY AMERICANS' USE OF TAX-ADVANTAGED SPENDING AND ...

Lawyers Without Borders Addresses Inheritance Rights of Uninfected Children at 2006 UN High Level Meeting on AIDS; Legal Systems Often Unable to Enforce Wills, Grant HIV+ Parents Dying Wishes.

Jun 02, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Representatives from Lawyers Without Borders were invited to speak today at the 2006 UN High Level Meeting on AIDS about the failure of many countries to enforce the inheritance rights of children who have lost parents to the disease. Volunteers from Shearman & Sterling, ...

M&F Bank Discloses 1st Quarter Results, Looks Ahead; CEO Says Community Bank is Healthy, Profitable and Planning for the Future.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DURHAM, N.C. -- First graph, first sentence of release dated June 1, 2006 should read: Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank)(OTCBB:MFBP) reported net income in the first quarter of 2006 of $754.940 thousand (sted: Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank)(OTCBB:MFBP) reported net income in the ...

Carmike Cinemas Extends Consent Solicitation with Respect to Its 7.500% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014.

Jun 02, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC) ("Carmike") today announced that it is extending the consent date in connection with its previously announced consent solicitation relating to its 7.500% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (CUSIP No. 143436AG8) (the "Notes") in order to ...

Staccato Communications Announces Asian Information Technology Inc. to Develop Production Test Equipment for Ripcord(TM) Products Based on Certified Wireless USB.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Staccato Communications, an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless technology pioneer and Certified Wireless USB leader, today announced that Asian Information Technology Inc. (AIT) is developing a line of production test equipment for products based on the company's Ripcord ...

Elvis White Brings Their Caribbean Heat to NBA Game 6!; Enlisted as Pregame and Halftime Entertainment for Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat Game 6 at AmericanAirlines Arena!

Jun 02, 2006 ... ATLANTA -- ELVIS WHITE, one of the hottest new bands to emerge on the music scene, brings their Caribbean heat to Miami, with two high energy performances scheduled at the NBA's upcoming Game 6, Detroit Pistons vs. Miami HEAT, challenge this Friday, June 2nd at the AmericanAirlines Arena. ...

Leading Wireless OEM Manufacturer Cellink Selects Staccato Communications' Ripcord(TM) Solutions Based on Certified Wireless USB.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Cellink, a global manufacturer of RF and Bluetooth(R) wireless products based in Taiwan, has selected Staccato Communications' Ripcord(TM) family of single-chip, all-CMOS solutions for its PC dongle and hub products based upon Certified Wireless USB. Cellink's first ...

AboCom Chooses Staccato Communications' Ripcord(TM) Solution Based on Certified Wireless USB for PC Products.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Staccato Communications today announced that AboCom, a leading embedded WLAN solutions original design manufacturer (ODM), has chosen Staccato's Ripcord(TM) family of single-chip, all-CMOS solutions based upon Certified Wireless USB for its PC dongle and hub products ....

Final Call to Journalists for BioDevice Partnering 2006.

Jun 02, 2006 ... EDINBURGH, Scotland & CARLSBAD, Calif. -- EBD Group, the organizer of BIO-Europe and BioSquare, in partnership with Eucomed (The Voice of the Medical Technology Industry in Europe) and in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, is pleased to announce the launch of BioDevice Partnering. ...

ADIC(R) Files HSR Application.

Jun 02, 2006 ... REDMOND, Wash. -- Advanced Digital Information Corporation (NASDAQ:ADIC) today announced that it filed on May 12, 2006, its application with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice for approval of its merger with Quantum Corporation (NYSE:DSS) that was ...

Cameo Communications, Inc. Taps Staccato Communications' Ripcord(TM) Solution For PC Products Based on Certified Wireless USB.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Cameo Communications, Inc., an international network products supplier based in Taiwan, has selected Staccato Communications' Ripcord(TM) family of single-chip, all-CMOS solutions for its PC dongle and hub products based on Certified Wireless USB. Cameo is a key supplier to ...

Boy Scouts of America Kicks off Summer with Observation of National Safety Month, Shares Safety Tips; Nation's Largest Youth Organization Offers Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Summer.

Jun 02, 2006 ... IRVING, Texas -- According to Safe Kids Worldwide, 40 percent of all unintentional injury-related deaths occur from May to August--a time emergency room doctors know as "trauma season"(1). In response to this critical period, and in observation of National Safety Month, the Boy Scouts of ...

Health Net and Mexican Consulate General Celebrate Opening of ``First-of-its-Kind'' Community Store; Opening Kicks Off National Educational Initiative to Educate Latinos on the Importance of Health Insurance.

Jun 02, 2006 ... Health Net of California: <Pre> WHAT: Health Net of California and the Mexican Consulate General of Los Angeles will celebrate the grand opening of Health Net's new community enrollment and customer service store located on ...

Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. Launches Life Settlement Awareness Month(TM); Month Begins with Successful Webinar and Start of Summertime Sales Strategies.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. officially launches Life Settlement Awareness Month(TM) with an educational webinar, covering important industry topics and sales strategies designed to boost summer sales activity. The webinar titled "Life Settlements - The ...

Identify the Leading Companies and Brands Operating in the Medicated Skin Care Market in Australia.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37909) has announced the addition of Medicated Skin Care in Australia to their offering. Our Medicated Skin Care in Australia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...

J. Ray McDermott Announces Extension of Tender Offer.

Jun 02, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- J. Ray McDermott, S.A. ("J. Ray"), a subsidiary of McDermott International, Inc. ("McDermott") (NYSE:MDR), announced today that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation (collectively, the "Offer") to purchase all ...

An Open Letter to the Stockholders, Customers and Business Partners of Island Pacific Inc.

Jun 02, 2006 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Island Pacific, Inc. (Pink Sheets:IPIN) ("Island Pacific") publishes the following open letter to its stockholders, customers and strategic business partners from its Chief Executive Officer, Barry Schechter. To our Stockholders, Customers and Partners: ...

Digimarc Anticipates Return to Profitability After Latest Cost Reductions; Streamlining of Business Reduces Annual Fixed Cost Run Rate by Millions of Dollars to Position Company for Profitable Growth.

Jun 02, 2006 ... BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ:DMRC) today provided an update on the latest steps in its action plan to return to profitability. The Company, well known for its proprietary digital watermarking technology, expanded its business into government-issued credentials via ...

LG.Philips LCD Highlights Its Latest TFT-LCDs and Technology Advancements at SID 2006; The World's Largest 100-inch LCD Panel To Be Displayed.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SEOUL, South Korea -- LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. (NYSE:LPL)(KRX:034220), one of the world's leading innovators of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) technology, announced today that it will demonstrate its full line-up of TFT-LCDs for LCD HDTVs, desktop monitors, notebook ...

Demarc Security Releases Snort Vulnerability Fix; Sentarus 6 Development Engineers First to Discover and Report Snort Vulnerability.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CARPINTERIA, Calif. -- Demarc Security, the industry leader in Threat Protection Solutions, announced today that Sentarus 6 development engineers have discovered a non-trivial vulnerability in Snort protected networks. Following proper open-source protocol, the vulnerability was reported ...

First Charter and Gwinnett Banking Company Announce Strategic Merger; Expansion Establishes First Charter in High-Growth Atlanta Market; Informational Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, June 2nd at 10 AM EDT.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- First Charter Corporation (NASDAQ: FCTR) and GBC Bancorp, Inc., parent of Gwinnett Banking Company (OTCBB: GBCP), headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to merge. The combined company will operate in ...

The Chinese Government Expects That 152 Small Sugar Mills Are Faced with Bankruptcy.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37895) has announced the addition of Sugar in China: A Market Report to their offering This report on the sugar market in China deals with the ongoing developments as the market restructures. The ...

External Disk Storage Systems Shine Once Again in the First Quarter of 2006, According to IDC.

Jun 02, 2006 ... FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Worldwide external disk storage systems factory revenues in the first quarter of 2006 grew 10.3% from one year ago to $4.2 billion, according to IDC's Worldwide Disk Storage Systems Quarterly Tracker. For the quarter, the total disk storage systems market grew to $5.8 ...

Court Enters Judgment Against IXYS Subsidiary.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:SYXI) today announced that the Superior Court of Norfolk County, Massachusetts entered judgment for LoJack Corporation in its breach of contract suit against Clare, Inc., a subsidiary of IXYS. The Court entered judgment for damages in the ...

HP No. 1 in Worldwide Total Disk Storage Systems Market With Strong Growth in EVA Disk Array Revenue.

Jun 02, 2006 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- According to market data released by IDC today, HP (NYSE:HPQ)(Nasdaq:HPQ) has held the No. 1 position in midrange(1) worldwide external disk array revenue share for the third consecutive quarter.(2) In addition, the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array ...

Renal Care Group Subpoenaed Regarding Stock Option Program.

Jun 02, 2006 ... BAD HOMBURG, Germany -- Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Renal Care Group, Inc., has received a subpoena from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York requesting documents relating to grants of stock ...

Gas Consumption in India is Growing at between 6 to 8 Percent a Year.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37918) has announced the addition of Indian Oil & Gas Industry: An Industry Analysis to their offering. Indian Oil & Gas Industry: An Industry Analysis, provides an objective analysis on the Oil ...

Research and Markets : Evaluate the Performance of the Key Players Operating in the Indian Coal Industry.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37927) has announced the addition of Indian Coal Industry: Opportunities for Growth (2006) to their offering. The market research report "Indian Coal Industry: Opportunities for Growth (2006)" ...

AmeriCold Logistics Expanding Alabama Facility to Support Southeast Growth, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). AmeriCold Logistics, Incorporated, a privately held, leading third-party provider of supply chain solutions in the consumer packaged goods industry, has begun construction on a major expansion project to cold ...

Pulte Homes Provides Update on Current Business Conditions and Earnings Guidance.

Jun 02, 2006 ... BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- Pulte Homes, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) announced today that preliminary net new orders for the two months of April and May 2006 totaled 6,447 units, which is approximately 29% percent below the comparable two-month period of 2005. Based on the slower sales pace, the ...

Increased Participation of Non-Specialist Retailers is Significantly Changing the Landscape of the Schoolwear Market in the UK.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37946) has announced the addition of "Competitive Range Analysis: Schoolwear 2005" to their offering. This report is designed to offer unrivalled UK competitor information on pricing, offer ...

The Dog Care Market in Bulgaria Grew Annually by 2.5% over a Five Year Period.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37853) has announced the addition of Dog Care in Bulgaria to 2010 to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Dog Care in Bulgaria. It ...

Market Development Forecasts from 2006-2008 for the IT Industry in Poland.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37915) has announced the addition of The IT Market in Poland 2006-2008 to their offering. The report delivers the most current and comprehensive overview of the Polish IT market. It includes ...

The Aggregate Deposits of Scheduled Commercial Banks in India Increased from US$ 331 Billion in March 2004 to US$ 374 Billion in March 2005.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37926) has announced the addition of "Indian Banking Sector Analysis (2006-2007)" to their offering. The "Indian Banking Sector Analysis (2006-2007)", report provides extensive research and ...

AED Program Specifications(TM) Published to Help Organizations Save Lives of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Victims and Minimize Legal Risk Exposure.

Jun 02, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- AED Risk Insights Releases Free Comprehensive Planning Guidelines to Help Organizations Properly Place, Retrieve and Use Automated External Defibrillators in Public Settings AED Risk Insights, Inc. today announced the publication and release of "AED Program ...

ActiveCore Completes $1.0 Million Financing.

Jun 02, 2006 ... TORONTO -- ActiveCore Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ATVEE), a Company that operates a group of subsidiaries and divisions in the U.S. and Canada that offer a Smart Enterprise Suite of products, today announced the completion of $1.0 million CAD of financing since the middle of its first ...

Bakers Footwear Reports First Quarter Results.

Jun 02, 2006 ... ST. LOUIS -- Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKRS), a leading specialty retailer of moderately priced fashion footwear for young women, today announced results for the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006. For the first quarter, the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2006: ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Canadian Pacific Railway, Power Integrations and Raytheon Company.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day, the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Canadian Pacific Railway (NYSE:CP), ...

Swift Energy Names Terry E. Swift Chairman of the Board of Directors and Raymond E. Galvin Vice Chairman.

Jun 02, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Swift Energy Company (NYSE:SFY) announced that its Board of Directors has named Terry E. Swift to serve as Chairman of the Board. The Board of Directors also named current Board member Raymond E. Galvin as Vice Chairman of the Board. Swift Energy's Board of Directors now ...

Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Cymer and Garmin.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with equity research analyst Ken Nagy, who discusses Cymer (Nasdaq:CYMI) and Garmin (Nasdaq:GRMN). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented below. The full article can be read at ...

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: ViroPharma, Tekelec, Opsware and Petrobras.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights ViroPharma, Inc. (Nasdaq:VPHM) as the Bull of the Day and Tekelec, Inc. (Nasdaq:TKLC) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Opsware (Nasdaq:OPSW) and Petrobras (NYSE:PBR). Full analysis of all four stocks ...

Three Major Formaldehyde Producers Contribute to a Significant Increase in Spending During 2006, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Formaldehyde projects set to begin construction this year show a dramatic increase in capital spending within this segment of the Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) to an estimated $100 million. ...

U.S. Production of Iron Ore and Pig Iron Diverge as Prices and Exports Increase, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). During the past five years the divergence between iron ore production and pig iron production in the U.S. has increased. This can be attributed to increased exports of iron ore due to worldwide demand. In ...

IONA Names Bruce Ryan to Board of Directors.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland & WALTHAM, Mass. -- IONA(R) Technologies (NASDAQ: IONA), a world leader in high-performance integration solutions for mission-critical IT environments, today announced that Bruce J. Ryan has been named to the Company's Board of Directors and will serve as Chairman of IONA's ...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: CONSOL Energy, Inc., CSX Corporation, Hittite Microwave Corporation, and NBTY, Inc.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest list of Zacks Rank Buy Stocks. Everyday on Zacks.com, four stocks are selected based on how well they match the criteria for the four main schools of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value. The four Zacks Rank Buy stocks ...

The Colin Higgins Foundation Honors Three Brave LGBT Youth; Awards Honor Courage in the Face of Discrimination.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- The Colin Higgins Youth Courage Awards are given each year to acknowledge remarkable lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender youth who refuse to be silenced by societal norms, demonstrating amazing courage when confronted with hardship, intolerance and bigotry based on ...

Zacks Return On Equity Strategy Highlights: Assurant, Inc., Andersons, Inc., Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. and Swift Transportation Co. Inc.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- One of the quickest ways to gauge whether a company is creating assets or gobbling up investor's cash is to look at their Return On Equity (ROE). The fast moving ROE Profit Track screening strategy from Zacks.com has generated double-digit returns for five consecutive years, ...

Starbucks Hosted African Coffee Stakeholders Celebrating Economic, Social Development in East Africa.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SEATTLE -- Coffee Farmers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania Honored; Highlighted Progress, Shared Best Practices, and Generated Dialogue around Future Priorities In acknowledgement of the significant progress taking place in the African coffee growing regions, Starbucks ...

DataPreserve Announces National Rollout; DataPreserve(TM) Offers Business-Saving Services to Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- DataPreserve Inc., a provider of remote data backup solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, announces they are officially offering their business-saving solutions nationwide. DataPreserve utilizes a unique business model of working through franchisees and IT ...

NetLogic Microsystems Named by AMD as a Strategic Acceleration Technology Partner at the 2006 AMD Technology Analyst Day.

Jun 02, 2006 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- NetLogic Microsystems' NETL7(TM) Processor Was Highlighted as a Compelling Acceleration Technology for the AMD64 Platform Targeted at Computing, Networking, Communications and Security Markets NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETL), the leader in the ...

Sapient Consolidates CEO Role; Greenberg remains CEO; Moore and Greenberg continue as Co-Chairmen.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) today announced that J. Stuart Moore will no longer serve as co-chief executive officer. Since co-founding Sapient, Moore and Jerry A. Greenberg have been the company's co-CEOs and co-chairmen. Greenberg will continue to serve as CEO and they will ...

Web Alert: CenterStaging to Host Conference Call on Launch of rehearsals.com; Senior Officers to Outline Details of rehearsals.com's Launch and Upcoming Activities.

Jun 02, 2006 ... BURBANK, Calif. -- CenterStaging (OTCBB:CNSC), a creator of worldwide digital entertainment content for multi-channel online distribution, will host a conference call with a simultaneous Webcast. <Pre> WHAT: Over-The-Internet News Conference Featuring CenterStaging's Chief ...

TagWorld Announces TagWorld Widgets -- Take Anywhere Web Applications for Social Networks; Next Generation Social Networking Site is First to Provide Open Platform for Third Party Developers.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- TagWorld, the leading next generation social networking site, today announced the launch of TagWorld Widgets -- dynamic, customizable mini-applications that can deliver a variety of rich media and personalized information such as games, media players, content, news, ...

Research and Markets: Precis, the Petites Brand Now Owned by Jacques Vert Provides the Most Extensive Range of the Competitor Set Audited in New Research Report.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37943) has announced the addition of "Competitive Range Analysis: Petites Clothing 2005" to their offering. This report is designed to offer unrivalled UK competitor information on pricing, ...

Research and Markets: Tesco has the Narrowest Lingerie Range of the Competitor Set Audited with a Total of 35 Styles, this is Compared to a Comprehensive 147 Styles at Grocery Competitor, George at Asda.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37948) has announced the addition of "Competitive Range Analysis: Lingerie 2005" to their offering. This report is designed to offer unrivalled UK competitor information on pricing, offer width ...

Prime Player Inc Enters Into Letter of Intent With CBCA.

Jun 02, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS -- The Board of Directors of Prime Player Inc of Las Vegas, Nevada, traded on the over the counter (OTC:PPYR) announced today June 2nd, 2006 that they signed a letter of intent to merge with CBCA Administrators, Inc. of Fort Worth, TX. CBCA is a "real time information" ...

Keep Abreast of New Developments and Events in the Telecom Industry in the UAE.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37962) has announced the addition of "UAE - Telecom Country Profile" to their offering. This 24-page report will give you a complete snap-shot of UAE's telecom environment, providing you with all ...

Former Chairman and CEO of Mobil Corp., Lucio Noto, Joins Board of Directors of Stem Cell Innovations.

Jun 02, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Stem Cell Innovations (OTCBB: SCLL) said today that Lucio A. Noto has joined its Board of Directors. SCI is a cell biology company based in , Texas, with European headquarters in Leiden, Netherlands, capable of creating many types of human stem cells, including nerve, ...

Afila's Real World Testing Services for Converging Networks at GlobalComm06; Aims to Increase US Market Share, Take on Newer Tech Challenges; 'Geared for Testing Leading Edge Technologies Including WiMax, Metro Ethernet & Triple Play'.

Jun 02, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- San Jose based Afila, one of the leading Communications Testing Services Company Worldwide is demonstrating its end-to-end testing services in the GLOBALCOMM 2006 as part of its plan to increase its market share in the United States. Established in 2001, Afila offers ...

CVS Corporation Completes Acquisition of Approximately 700 Standalone Sav-On and Osco Drugstores; Gains Immediate Market Leadership in Fast-Growing Southern California Drugstore Markets, and Boosts Share in Key Midwest Markets.

Jun 02, 2006 ... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS is America's #1 Pharmacy, Now Operating Over 6,100 Stores Across 42 States and the District of Columbia CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced that it has completed the acquisition from Albertson's, Inc., of approximately 700 standalone Sav-On and ...

Depomed to Present at Needham & Company, LLC's Fifth Annual Biotechnology and Medical Technology Conference.

Jun 02, 2006 ... MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Depomed, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEPO) today announced that chairman, president and chief executive officer, John W. Fara, Ph.D., will present on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time during the Needham & Company Fifth Annual Biotechnology and Medical Technology ...

ProMutual Group Announces Rate Increase for Physicians and Surgeons in Massachusetts for 2006.

Jun 02, 2006 ... BOSTON -- Effective July 1, 2006, ProMutual Group will increase rates for its Physician and Surgeon Professional Liability policies in Massachusetts. Insured healthcare providers will see an increase in base rates of five percent. E[acute accent]An increase such as this is necessary at ...

Developments in Technology, Business Activity and Regulation Are Occurring at a Dizzying Rate, Making It Essential for Professionals in the Field to Subscribe to ''Wireless- Cellular''.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37933) has announced the addition of 2.5-3G Monthly Newsletter to their offering. The entire spectrum of wireless telecommunications has taken on a whole new complexion. Starting with cellular ...

The Chinese energy industry is focusing on accelerating the development of the coal chemical industry.

Jun 02, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37941) has announced the addition of China's Coal Chemical Industry Study in 2006 Chinese Version to their offering. In recent years, with the rising prices of crude oil and natural gas, a ...

Actify Ships European Language Versions of SpinFire Professional(TM) 8.0; New Features Available to German and French Manufacturers Deliver Cost Savings and Productivity Gains in Digital Design Communication Throughout the Supply Chain.

Jun 02, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Actify Inc., the global leader in digital design communication solutions, today announced that SpinFire Professional 8.0, the most advanced digital design communication tool available for the automotive, high technology, aerospace, industrial automation and discrete ...