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Library Video Company and Educate Products Partner to Distribute READING RAINBOW(R) Programs to Schools and Libraries; Digital Versions of Entire Reading Rainbow Collection Exclusively Available on SAFARI Montage.

Jun 09, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA & BALTIMORE -- Please replace the Educate Products logo with the accompanying corrected logo. The corrected release reads: LIBRARY VIDEO COMPANY AND EDUCATE PRODUCTS PARTNER TO DISTRIBUTE READING RAINBOW(R) PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ...

Birthplace of National ``Arts Alive'' Banner Program Celebrates 6th Anniversary; Encinitas/Cardiff Art on Display along Historic Highway 101.

Jun 09, 2006 ... ENCINITAS, Calif. -- The 101 Artists' Colony, in conjunction with the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association (DEMA) and the Cardiff 101 Chamber of Commerce, is once again stimulating the local community through their highly successful "Arts Alive" banner program. Sixty-six local artists ...

2006 Bay Area CFO of the Year Award Winners Announced; Event a Success -- $200,000 Raised to Benefit Larkin Street Youth Services.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Business Times and Larkin Street Youth Services are pleased to announce the winners of the first annual Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards. This inaugural event celebrated the unsung heroes who have played a critical role in making their companies ...

FNB United Corp. Names McLaurin New Vice Chairman of Board.

Jun 09, 2006 ... ASHEBORO, N.C. -- At its May meeting of Board of Directors, FNB United Corp. (FNB United) (NASDAQ: FNBN) named Eugene B. McLaurin, II to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for the Company, and ...

Teens Give Back to Community at L.A. Works Volunteer Day; Project Sponsored by Majestic Realty Foundation.

Jun 09, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- With paint rollers in hand and plenty of elbow grease to spare, thirty teenagers from local community centers pitched in to help beautify the Vermont Ave. headquarters of another youth-serving organization during the annual L.A. Works volunteer day, held Saturday, June 3 ....

Q2 2006 Take-Two Interactive Software Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'Take-Two Interactive Software' Conference Call.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Corporate Conference Call took place on 8-Jun-06 4:30pm ET. TTWO reported that its net sales for 2Q06 were $265m vs. $222m a year ago. The Co.s net loss for 2Q06 was $50m or $0.71 per share vs. $8m or $0.12 per ...

DCA Director Charlene Zettel Promotes Clean Air in the Central Valley.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Department of Consumer Affairs Director Charlene Zettel visited the Central Valley today to promote clean air at the Energy and Clean Air Business Exposition in Fresno. Director Zettel delivered the keynote address, in which she discussed ...

Q4 2006 National Semiconductor Earnings Conference Call - Research and Markets Offers a Brief of 'National Semiconductor' Conference Call.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- The National Semiconductor (NYSE:NSM) Corporate Conference Call took place on 8-Jun-06 4:30pm ET. Management reported that FY06 sales were over $2.1b, which were up about 13% over FY05. 4Q06 sales were $572.6m, up from $547.7m in 3Q06, and up from $467m in ...

Changes in Shareholding Structure Builds New Aviation Partnerships in Greater China.

Jun 09, 2006 ... HONG KONG -- The boards of Air China, Cathay Pacific, China National Aviation Company (CNAC), CITIC Pacific and Swire Pacific today announced an agreement to realign their shareholding structures and create one of the world's strongest airline groupings. These far-reaching changes will ...

DIRECTV Delivers World-Class Spanish-language Coverage of Soccer Tournament; DIRECTV.com Web Site, News and Analysis On DIRECTV PARA TODOS(R) Service Provides Most Comprehensive Coverage of Cup Action.

Jun 09, 2006 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- When 32 nations begin the quadrennial clash for the world soccer title Friday, DIRECTV PARA TODOS(R) programming customers will have midfield seats for the widest array of soccer coverage through a special world soccer Web page and a multitude of in-language, ...

RAIT Investment Trust & Taberna Realty Finance Trust to Merge.

Jun 09, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA -- RAIT Investment Trust ("RAIT") (NYSE:RAS) and Taberna Realty Finance Trust ("Taberna") today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Taberna will become a subsidiary of RAIT, with Taberna shareholders receiving ...

NRG Energy, Inc. to Sell Ownership Interest in Gladstone Power Station to Transfield Services.

Jun 09, 2006 ... PRINCETON, N.J. -- NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced an agreement to sell its 37.5% equity interest in the Gladstone power station, and its associated 100% owned NRG Gladstone Operating Services company, to Transfield Services, an Australia-based provider of operations, maintenance, ...

Bristow Group Inc. Reports Fiscal 2006 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results.

Jun 09, 2006 ... HOUSTON -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2006 fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2006. Highlights included the following: For the year ended March 31, 2006: --Net income of $57.8 million was up 12.1 ...

The Number of Chinese Mobile Gamers is Expected to Exceed 1 Billion by 2009.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38106) has announced the addition of China's Mobile Game Market and Industry Chain Study, 2004-2005 to their offering This report analyses the structure and trends of the mobile game market in ...

The number of IPTV subscribers in Korea is expected to increase to 3 million by 2012.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38109) has announced the addition of Challenges for Korean IPTV Industry to their offering. This report analyzes and prospects the IPTV market in Korea. More specifically, the report covers the ...

Gain an Insight into China's Leading Online Advertising Companies.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38115) has announced the addition of Development Trend of Online Advertising Industry in China, 2005-2006 to their offering. After introducing online advertising, the report analyses the ...

Cisco Systems, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Metreos and Audium; Acquisitions Signal Further Growth for the Cisco Unified Communications System.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) -- Cisco Systems(R) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the privately-held companies Metreos Corp of Austin, Texas, and Audium Corp of New York, New York, in two separate deals. Both of these companies offer easy to use, ...

The State of Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol & 21st Century Insurance Launch Child Safety Partnership; Actor Erik Estrada to Deliver Safety Message, Sign Autographs at Kickoff Child Safety Seat Inspection and Installation Fair in Orlando.

Jun 09, 2006 ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- As part of a statewide partnership designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, the State of Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol and 21st Century Insurance (NYSE:TW) will launch a consumer safety program that promotes compliance with Florida law for ...

UTEK Corporation and NetFabric Holdings, Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DENVILLE, N.J. & TAMPA, Fla. -- UTEK Corporation (AMEX:UTK) (LSE-AIM:UTK), a specialty finance company focused on technology transfer, and NetFabric Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:NFBH), provides information technology services and solutions to a range of clients in the financial, pharmaceutical, ...

Inamori Foundation Announces 22nd Annual Kyoto Prize Laureates for Lifetime Achievements in Technology, Science, and the Arts.

Jun 09, 2006 ... KYOTO, Japan -- American Scientist, Japanese Statistical Mathematician and Japanese Designer to Receive $446,000 Prizes November 10, 2006 in Kyoto, Japan The Inamori Foundation (President: Dr. Kazuo Inamori) today announced the laureates who will receive its 22nd Annual Kyoto ...

To the Shareholders of AB LINDEX (publ) Corporate Identity Number 556452-6514.

Jun 09, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Notice is hereby given that your attendance is requested at the Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") of AB Lindex (STO:LDEX) which will be held in Chalmers karhus, Chalmersplatsen 1, Goteborg, Sweden on Monday 26 June 2006 at 4 pm. The doors will open and ...

Skanska Sells Property in Stockholm for SEK 480 M, With Capital Gain of SEK 237 M.

Jun 09, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Skanska (STO:SKAB) is selling a property in Stockholm for SEK 480 M to AFA Sjukforsakringsaktiebolag. The gain amounts to SEK 237 M and is reported in the second quarter of 2006. The transfer will be on October 16. The Gangaren 14 property is one of ...

LG Electronics and Lonely Planet Join to Produce ''Best of Germany'' Tour Guidebook During This Summer; LG Electronics Sponsors VIP Edition of Best of Germany Guidebook; 600 Main Hotels in Germany Distribute the Book to Passengers.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SEOUL, South Korea -- Global electronics company, LG Electronics (CEO: S.S. Kim) (KSE:06657.KS) offers complimentary copies of "Best of Germany - VIP Edition" specially produced by Lonely Planet. LG Electronics has signed an exclusive contract with Lonely Planet via Lonely ...

Los Angeles Police Academy Magnet School Celebrates 10 Years of Preparing City's Finest; Police Chief and Mayor Honor Future Civic Leaders at Graduation Ceremony; For the First Time, Graduates Can Join the LAPD Immediately.

Jun 09, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Police Officer Melody Perez is just one example of how the Los Angeles Police Academy Magnet School Program is preparing future officers to protect and serve. Since she became the first graduate to join the LAPD two years ago, 11 more graduates have joined the ...

Blade.org Expands Global Roster with 17 New Companies; Twelve Intel OEMs and Channel Customers Join, Extend Reach of Blade Design Pioneered by IBM and Intel.

Jun 09, 2006 ... PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Blade.org, an open community created to develop and advance next-generation solutions for blade servers, today announced that 17 new member companies have joined the organization. New to Blade.org are: Intel OEMs and channel customers Anders & Rodewyk, Arrow ...

Celanese Chemicals to Raise Carboxylic Acid Products and Olefine Derivatives Prices.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DALLAS -- Celanese Chemicals (NYSE:CE) (FWB:CZZ) announced the following global price increases for the products below, list and off-list, effective July 1st, 2006, or as contracts allow. Product Europe Asia/ROW U.S.A. <Pre> ProductEuropeAsia/ROW ...

GM Powertrain Announces Expansion of Bedford Foundry, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). General Motors Powertrain has recently announced a $48 million overhaul of its 950,000 square-foot Bedford, Indiana, aluminum automotive parts foundry. For details, view the entire article by ...

California Buildings Combine Efficiency and Design to Earn 2006 Savings By Design Energy Efficiency Integration Awards.

Jun 09, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES -- Seven nonresidential California projects received 2006 Savings By Design Energy Efficiency Integration Awards for combining energy efficiency with outstanding design. The awards program is sponsored by The American Institute of Architects, California Council; Pacific Gas and ...

OMX: Trading on First North To Be Inaugurated by Minister for Local Government and Financial Markets Sven-Erik Osterberg.

Jun 09, 2006 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- On June 12, 2006, Sweden's Minister for Local Government and Financial Markets, Sven-Erik Osterberg, will inaugurate trading on OMX's (STO:0MX) alternative marketplace in the Nordic region, the First North in Sweden. The first company to be listed on the new ...

Q4bis Partners with IBM Systems Integrator Key Information Systems to Provide Q4bis Business Intelligence Suite; Leading IBM Premier Business Partner Key Will Extend Reach of Q4bis BI Suite to Large Enterprise Users of IBM Midrange and Wintel Platforms.

Jun 09, 2006 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Q4bis, an innovative and feature-packed business intelligence (BI) software solution provider has been selected by Key Information Systems, Inc. (www.keyinfo.com), a leading IT systems integrator with status as an IBM Premier Business Partner and Microsoft Certified ...

The Belgium Mobile Market Increased by 3.6% to Reach 8.89 Million Subscribers.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38105) has announced the addition of Belgian Mobile Market 2006 - First Quarter to their offering. This report analyses developments in the Belgian market for mobile communication and is based ...

The Broadband Market in Russia is Expected tobBe worth $360million This Year.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38110) has announced the addition of Russian Broadband Market Forecast (2005-2012) to their offering. Great potential for growth exist in the budding broadband market in Russia. One of the top ...

ImClone Systems to Present at the Goldman Sachs 27th Annual Healthcare Conference.

Jun 09, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- In first graph, first sentence of release, times in parentheses should read: 4:40 PM to 5:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time (sted 10:40 AM to 11:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time). The corrected release reads: IMCLONE SYSTEMS TO PRESENT AT THE GOLDMAN SACHS 27TH ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: American Medical Systems Holdings, Laserscope, eBay, Cititrends and Zumiez.

Jun 09, 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: American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc ....

Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company.

Jun 09, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with equity research analyst Peter Chua, who discusses Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (NYSE:PHI). A synopsis of today's Analyst Interview is presented below. The full article can be read ...

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Center Financial Corp., Merck, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical and Homestore.

Jun 09, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research highlights Center Financial Corp. (Nasdaq:CLFC) as the Bull of the Day and Merck & Company (NYSE:MRK) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical (NYSE:SHI) and Homestore, Inc ....

Titan International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend.

Jun 09, 2006 ... QUINCY, Ill. -- The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. (NYSE:TWI) has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the second quarter of 2006. The cash dividend is payable July 14, 2006, to stockholders of record on June ...

Voltaire Ships InfiniBand-Based Solution for Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003.

Jun 09, 2006 ... BILLERICA, Mass. -- Voltaire's Broad Network of OEM Partners and Resellers to Offer Solution; HLRS Deploys Solution for Automotive Industry Research & Development Projects Voltaire, the worldwide leader in grid backbone solutions, today announced the immediate availability of a ...

USTA New England to Induct Six into Hall of Fame; Ceremony to be Held at International Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday, June 10, in Newport, Rhode Island.

Jun 09, 2006 ... WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -- USTA New England, one of 17 regional sections across the country that comprise the United States Tennis Association (USTA), will induct six New Englanders into its Hall of Fame this Saturday, June 10, 2006, at a ceremony to be held at the International Tennis Hall of ...

Ultralife Batteries Announces Election of Carole Lewis Anderson to Board of Directors and Retirement of Carl H. Rosner.

Jun 09, 2006 ... NEWARK, N.Y. -- Ultralife Batteries, Inc., (NASDAQ: ULBI) announced that Carole Lewis Anderson has been elected to the company's Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 8, 2006. In addition, the company has announced that Carl H. Rosner has retired from the Board ....

Acacia Technologies Enters into License Agreement with Philips Electronics.

Jun 09, 2006 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) (Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that IP Innovation, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, has entered into a license and settlement agreement with Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V ....

The Number of New Plant Starts Continues to Rise in the Southwest Market Region, an Industrial Info News Alert.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). The construction of grassroot plants is an important part of growth for every industry and a significant contributor to the total spending within each market region each year. By the close of June, an ...

ProCom Launches CME Program to Air on Discovery Health Channel.

Jun 09, 2006 ... PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- ProCom, a CommonHealth medical-education unit, announced its latest continuing medical education (CME) program for the medical community made specifically to air on the Discovery Health Channel. The program, titled "Type 2 Diabetes: A Case for Cardiovascular ...

IHOP Corp. to Present at the Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conference on June 14th.

Jun 09, 2006 ... GLENDALE, Calif. -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE:IHP) today announced that management will present a Company overview to investors at the Morgan Stanley Small Cap Executive Conference on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be ...

Full Service Engineering for the Industrial Market Place, by Hargrove and Associates, a Feature of Industry Today on Industrial Info Radio.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SUGAR LAND -- Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) will host Hargrove and Associates, Incorporated (Mobile, Alabama) as its special guest on Industrialinfo.com Radio June 12, 2006, as part of Industry Today, a weekly internet radio broadcast. Hargrove and Associates is a full ...

Fuel-Tech N.V. Awarded Air Pollution Control Orders Totaling $2.6 Million.

Jun 09, 2006 ... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Fuel-Tech N.V. (Nasdaq: FTEK), a world leader in advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems in utility and industrial applications, today announced two air pollution control orders from a Southeastern utility alliance partner totaling $2.6 ...

St. Francis Medical Technologies to Present at the Medtech Insight and Windhover Information's ''In3 Medical Device Summit'' Conference, June 21-23, 2006 in San Francisco, CA.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc.(R) announced today that it will present on Thursday, June 22 at 11:40am at the Medtech Insight and Windhover Information's "In3 Medical Device Summit" Conference, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Chief Financial Officer Michael ...

Stellent Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend.

Jun 09, 2006 ... EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Stellent, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEL), a global provider of content management solutions, announced today its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, representing $0.12 per share on an annual basis. The dividend will be payable June 27, ...

Acacia Technologies Licenses Digital Media Technology to Eastman Chemical Company.

Jun 09, 2006 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG)(Nasdaq:CBMX) announced today that its Acacia Media Technologies Corporation subsidiary, which is part of its Acacia Technologies group, has entered into a license agreement with Eastman Chemical Company for certain uses of ...

CLEMIS and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Select Cogent Systems for Its Regional Palm Print AFIS; Multi-Million Dollar Contract Includes New BlueCheck Mobile Devices.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. -- Cogent Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced it has signed a multi-million dollar contract with the Oakland County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office & CLEMIS for its first county-wide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). After extensive system ...

Zacks' Low Price Stocks Strategy Highlights: Commercial Vehicle Group, Pinnacle Airlines Corp., Republic Airways Holdings and Movie Gallery.

Jun 09, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Looking for stocks priced below $20? How about companies with discount valuations and a track record of a positive trend in earnings estimates revisions? The Low Price Stocks Profit Track Strategy identifies such stocks. This screen generated a 51.9% return in 2005. Four stocks ...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: CallWave, Inc., Group 1 Automotive, Inc., Dillard's, Inc., and The Timken Company.

Jun 09, 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 ...

Factory Card & Party Outlet Corp. Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2006.

Jun 09, 2006 ... NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Factory Card & Party Outlet Corp. (NASDAQ:FCPO) today announced results for the 2006 fiscal first quarter ended April 29, 2006. For the quarter, net sales were $57.0 million compared with $55.7 million for the first quarter of last year. Comparable store net ...

Zacks Brokerage Buy List: Bank of America, Capital One Financial, GE and Wachovia Corporation.

Jun 09, 2006 ... CHICAGO -- Today Zacks.com releases the names of four more stocks that are on their coveted Brokerage Buy List portfolio. This portfolio includes just those stocks that currently appear on the core recommended lists of at least three of the top 14 brokerage firms. These stocks are ...

American Surgeon Introduces PLUS Orthopedic's Innovative Robotic Computer-Assisted Surgery Technology in Australia.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO -- Dr. Jan Koenig Provides Training to Staff at St. George Hospital, the First Site in Australia to Utilize the PiGalileo(TM) Computer-Assisted Surgery System PLUS Orthopedics USA, Inc., a leading distributor of total joint replacement systems and innovative ...

Bio Solutions Announces New President for BioRemediation Services, Inc.

Jun 09, 2006 ... HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Bio Solutions Franchise Corp. (BSFC), the exclusive marketing company for Bio-Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. (OTCBB: BSLM) (Frankfurt: B2T.F), announced today that it has hired Mike Silverman to head its BioRemediation Services, Inc. (BRSI) franchise program. ...

Synovics Pharmaceuticals Initiates U.S. Development of Its Third Generic Oral Controlled-Release Drug.

Jun 09, 2006 ... PHOENIX -- Synovics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB:SYVC), a specialty pharmaceutical company with proprietary technologies for the development of controlled-release generic and branded oral drugs, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Synovics Laboratories, Inc., has initiated ...

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to Provide HandHeld Entertainment With Nearly 3,500 Videos for Purchase on ZTV at www.zvue.com.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO & OTTAWA -- Fresh news and entertainment video segments from Naughty Pig, Pranx, Retro, Our World, Taste of Beckles and Zed to be added regularly to HandHeld Entertainment's download store at ZVUE.com HandHeld Entertainment(TM) (OTCBB:HNDH), the company behind the ...

Hana Biosciences Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Ropidoxuridine (IPdR), for the Treatment of Malignant Glioma.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Hana Biosciences (Nasdaq:HNAB), a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing cancer care, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation for Ropidoxuridine (IPdR) for the treatment of malignant glioma, which makes ...

Emergency Filtration Products Starts Shipping Child NanoMask; Company Names Global Protection as New Distributor.

Jun 09, 2006 ... HENDERSON, Nev. -- Emergency Filtration Products, Inc. (EFP) (OTCBB: EMFP) today announced that it has begun shipping a smaller version of the NanoMask. This facemask is identical in its performance characteristics to the adult version, but is smaller in order to better fit children and ...

Latin American and Caribbean Economic Expansion Expected to Continue Unabated in 2006.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38055) has announced the addition of 2006 Latin American Convergence, Broadband and Internet Markets to their offering. This annual report offers a wealth of information on the Broadband and ...

Metropolitan Worldwide Severs Ties with NicStic AG.

Jun 09, 2006 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Metropolitan Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MWWM), a Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based company - hereinafter "MWWM" or the "Company" - announced today that it will be rescinding any and all deals with Swiss company NicStic AG and related parties with respect to the ...

Insight to West Europe's - ISA Economic Forecasts covering the years 1993 through to 2008.

Jun 09, 2006 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38130) has announced the addition of West Europe - ISA Economic Forecasts to their offering. This report contains detailed historical and forecast economic data covering the years 1993 through to ...

Jason Hart of the Sacramento Kings Introduces PepsiCo S.M.A.R.T. Program in Sacramento to Promote Active, Healthy Lifestyles; PepsiCo Partners With KaBOOM! To Build Smart Spot Playground In Oak Park.

Jun 09, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Jason Hart, point guard for the Sacramento Kings, is kicking off the Sacramento launch of the PepsiCo S.M.A.R.T. program today to promote active, healthy lifestyles by building a new Smart Spot playground in Oak Park at Capitol Heights Academy, an Aspire Public ...

Racepoint Wins Bell Ringer Award for Public Relations Excellence; Issues Response Work for Yankee Group Recognized by Publicity Club of New England.

Jun 09, 2006 ... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Racepoint Group, Inc., one of the fastest-growing public relations and marketing consultancies focused on emerging leaders in the technology, health and science industries, today announced that the Publicity Club of New England has awarded the agency its prestigious Bell ...