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Macrovision's Q1 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for May 6, 2009.

May 01, 2009 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Please replace the release dated April 9, 2009 with the following corrected version that includes new release date and conference call information. The company is moving the financial release forward by a day from its previously announced date, to allow for more ...

Northfield Receives Complete Response Letter for PolyHeme[R] BLA.

May 01, 2009 ... EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northfield Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLD) announced today that it has received a complete response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pertaining to the Company's Biologic License Application for its investigational product, PolyHeme, indicated for the ...

U.S. Patent Office Issues Notice of Intent to Confirm I-Flow Corporation's Infusion Apparatus Patent.

May 01, 2009 ... Company Protects Key Patent for Its Market-Leading ON-Q([R]) Pain Relief System([R]) LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- I-Flow Corporation (NASDAQ: IFLO) announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has concluded its reexamination of US Patent No. 5,284,481 ("the '481 ...

Oshkosh Receives Preliminary M-ATV Contract, Advances to Final Military Testing Phase.

May 01, 2009 ... OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced today it was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) for the purchase of three additional production-ready Oshkosh([R]) MRAP All Terrain ...

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents U.S. Premiere of TERMINATOR SALVATION Thursday, May 14.

May 01, 2009 ... Warner Bros. Pictures: <Pre> [TABLE OMITTED] </Pre> Judgment Day has come and gone, leveling modern civilization. An army of Terminators roams the post-apocalyptic landscape, killing or collecting humans where they hide. Controlling the Terminators is the artificial ...

Burr Pilger Mayer and SOX Professionals to Host Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Seminars in San Francisco and San Jose.

May 01, 2009 ... SAN FRANCISCO & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Burr Pilger Mayer (BPM), the largest non-national accounting and consulting firm in the Bay Area and SOX Professionals, LLC, a leader in innovative and cost-effective Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance solutions, are offering two, one-day seminars to ...

Kayne Anderson Energy Development Company Announces Its Dividend Reinvestment Price.

May 01, 2009 ... HOUSTON, Texas -- Kayne Anderson Energy Development Company (the "Company") (NYSE:KED) announced today that it intends to satisfy the provisions under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan by purchasing shares of common stock on the open market at prevailing prices, plus applicable ...

SAF, Calguns Foundation Challenges California Handgun Ban Scheme.

May 01, 2009 ... BELLEVUE, Wash. & REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- The Second Amendment Foundation, The Calguns Foundation and four California residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a California state law and regulatory scheme that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of "certified" handguns approved ...

Las Vegas Recording Artist Sandy Kastel is Keeping Busy with a Whirlwind of Charitable Activity.

May 01, 2009 ... Currently Recording A Series of "Session Projects" With Top Musicians In Cities Around The U.S., The Former Miss Nevada Is Sponsoring A Participant In Nashville's Team Rio Walk-Run, Which Raises Money For Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Middle Tennessee LOS ANGELES -- While most of ...

Exterran Partners Announces Cash Distribution.

May 01, 2009 ... HOUSTON -- Exterran Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ:EXLP) today announced a cash distribution of $0.4625 per limited partner unit, or $1.85 per limited partner unit on an annualized basis, payable on May 15, 2009 to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2009. Exterran Partners ...

Want to Feel Full of Life and Possess Joie De Vivre? Life Stylist Blair French Can Help!

May 01, 2009 ... Drawing on Cultures and Traditions, Mixed with Your Own Style, Routine and Life, French Can Create a New You LOS ANGELES -- Feeling like you could use a little boost or some inspiration? Want to feel full of life and possess a certain joie de vivre? If so, then it's time for a ...

SUPERVALU INC. Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Senior Notes Offering.

May 01, 2009 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) announced today the pricing of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of its 8.000% Senior Notes due 2016 (the "Notes"). In response to market demand, the aggregate principal amount of Notes was upsized from $500 million, which SUPERVALU announced ...

RockTenn Commences Tender Offer for 8.20% Senior Notes due 2011.

May 01, 2009 ... NORCROSS, Ga. -- RockTenn announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 8.20% Senior Notes due 2011, with CUSIP number 772739AC2. The tender offer will expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Thursday, ...

SUPERVALU INC. Announces Amendments to Its Offer to Purchase; Increases Cap to $975 Million.

May 01, 2009 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) announced today amendments to the terms of its cash tender offer (as amended, the "Offer") to purchase (i) its outstanding 7.875% Notes due August 1, 2009 (the "SUPERVALU 2009 Notes"), (ii) the outstanding 6.95% Notes due August 1, 2009 (the ...

Security Bank of California Exceeds a Quarter of a Billion in Assets.

May 01, 2009 ... RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Security Bank of California, wholly owned and sole subsidiary of Security California Bancorp (OTCBB:SCAF), reported a net loss of $487,369 or 16 cents per share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, after taking steps to further strengthen its balance sheet and ...

Logitech CEO Gerald Quindlen to Present at Three Financial Community Conferences.(Conference news)

May 01, 2009 ... FREMONT, Calif. & ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland -- Logitech International (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today announced that Gerald P. Quindlen, Logitech president and chief executive officer, will present at the following financial community conferences: * Credit Suisse 13th ...

GCC Reports First Quarter 2009 Results.

May 01, 2009 ... Company Registered Double-Digit Consolidated Sales Growth CHIHUAHUA, Mexico -- Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua S.A.B. de C.V. ("GCC" or "the Company") (BMV: GCC*), a leading cement and concrete producer in the markets where it competes in Mexico, the United States and Bolivia, today ...

Allergan Comments on Today's Follow up by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Its Early Communication, Concluding the Agency's Safety Review of Botulinum Toxins.

May 01, 2009 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today provided a further clarification on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) conclusion to its "Early Communication" regarding a safety review of botulinum toxins in the United States. On February 8, 2008, the FDA announced ...

Commonwealth Business Bank Reports First Quarter 2009 Results and Revised Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results.(Financial report)

May 01, 2009 ... LOS ANGELES -- Commonwealth Business Bank (OTCBB: CWBB) today reported a net loss of $412,000 or ($0.13) diluted earnings per share for first quarter. The Bank also reported a revision of fourth quarter and full year 2008 results. "Our focus remains on preserving asset quality ...

A&B Posts First Quarter Income of $3.0 Million.(Financial report)

May 01, 2009 ... Continues Cost Restructuring, Extends Shipping Presence and Expands Industrial Property Footprint HONOLULU -- Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE:AXB) today reported that net income for the first quarter of 2009 was $3.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share. Net income in the first ...

Exterran Holdings Expects to Record Non-Cash Impairment Charge in First Quarter 2009 Related to Non-Operated Investments in Venezuela.

May 01, 2009 ... HOUSTON -- Exterran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EXH) today announced that we expect to record a first quarter 2009 non-cash charge of approximately $97 million ($88 million after tax) related to our investments in non-consolidated affiliates in Venezuela. We have a 30.0% ownership ...

PENTAX Offers More Instant Rebate Savings on Select Digital Cameras.

May 01, 2009 ... GOLDEN, Colo. -- PENTAX Imaging Company has announced another INSTANT REBATE PROGRAM effective May 1 - May 9, 2009 on select digital cameras. The instant savings consist of a $30.00 USD instant rebate on the PENTAX X70 Megazoom camera and a $50.00 USD savings on the PENTAX K2000 digital ...

Research and Markets: The Future of the Surgical Equipment Market to 2015 Revealed.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/784460/the_future_of_the) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "The Future of the Surgical Equipment Market to 2015" to their offering. The Future of the Surgical Equipment ...

EpiCept to Report First Quarter 2009 Operating and Financial Results on May 7, 2009.(Financial report)

May 01, 2009 ... TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Regulatory News: EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq and OMX Nordic Exchange: EPCT) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2009 operating and financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The call will ...

NationsHealth Enters Into a Definitive Merger Agreement to be Acquired by ComVest Investment Partners III.

May 01, 2009 ... SUNRISE, Fla. -- NationsHealth, Inc. ("NationsHealth") (OTCBB:NHRXE), announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which NationsHealth shall be acquired and taken private by ComVest NationsHealth Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ComVest ...

One of a Kind/World's First Quality Stereo in Pocket.

May 01, 2009 ... TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Another first from Taiwan! This time, the gem of a product is small enough to fit in your hand or your pocket but packs an amazingly full and natural sound. Launched by Agios Technology Co. after two years of intensive research and development, Podio consists ...

Research and Markets: $21.5 Billion in Federal Research and Development - Prospering in a Down Market: Strategies for Life Science Suppliers.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/784670/prospering_in_a_do) has announced the addition of the "Prospering in a Down Market: Strategies for Life Science Suppliers" report to their offering. With an estimated $21.5 billion in federal ...

New Zend Framework 1.8 Delivers Rapid Application Development (RAD) for PHP.

May 01, 2009 ... Open Source Project Benefits PHP Developers and Managers With New Code Generation and Application Management Features, Including Programming Support for the Amazon Cloud CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Zend Technologies, Inc., the PHP Company, announced today a new version 1.8 release of ...

AIS 42" Digital Signage System Based on x86 PC Open Standards Will Demonstrate at the KioskCom & the Digital Signage Show in Las Vegas.

May 01, 2009 ... Line features Microsoft[R] Windows Embedded offering a powerful operating system platform for digital signage systems IRVINE, Calif. -- American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) introduces Smart Module Digital Signage Displays powered by Microsoft Windows[R] Embedded Operating ...

Kershner Trading Group Appoints John Miller as Its President of Insight Trading and Technology, Its Subsidiary.

May 01, 2009 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Kershner Trading Group (www.kershnertrading.com), (Kershner) a leading proprietary trading and technology firm, announced today that John Miller has been hired to oversee the expansion of Insight Trading and Technology, a business that Kershner acquired in 2007. ...

Citi to Sell Nikko Cordial Securities to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and to Forge Alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

May 01, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Citi (NYSE: C) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Japanese domestic securities business, conducted principally through Nikko Cordial Securities Inc., to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (hereafter SMBC) in a transaction with a total cash ...

Laundry Pick Up Service with MyLaundryOnline.com, a Business Opportunity for Some in This Economic Recession.

May 01, 2009 ... MyLaundryOnline.com is offering a business opportunity for its users as more and more people and laundromat owners are turning to laundry pick up as a service for extra income in this economic recession LOS ANGELES -- How much do you enjoy doing laundry? For some people, it's a ...

Research and Markets: An Essential Report on the Nanotechnology Market with Forecast to 2013.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2012b4/nanotechnology_mar) has announced the addition of the "Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013" report to their offering. Nanotechnology is going to pave the way for a revolution in materials, ...

Research and Markets: Engineering and Construction: Global Industry Guide: An Essential Resource for Top-Level Data and Analysis.(Industry overview)

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e7d3e6/engineering_and_co) has announced the addition of the "Engineering and Construction: Global Industry Guide" report to their offering. The Engineering and Construction: Global Industry Guide is an ...

Research and Markets: Of iPhones and Androids - Redefining the Smartphone and Other Devices.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d4c7e1/of_iphones_and_and) has announced the addition of the "Of iPhones and Androids: Redefining the Smartphone and Other Devices" report to their offering. Introduction: Apples iPhone has changed ...

Research and Markets: The Indian Solar Energy Market Outlook 2012 Report.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/418424/indian_solar_energ) has announced the addition of the "Indian Solar Energy Market Outlook 2012" report to their offering. Solar energy offers enormous potential for a tropical country like India ...

Research and Markets: Energy Infrastructure Wall Map of Michigan.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ab81fd/energy_infrastruct) has announced the addition of the "Energy Infrastructure Wall Map of Michigan" map to their offering. This wall map is the ultimate visual reference for Michigan's energy ...

Research and Markets: This 2009 New Drug Futures: Compares and Contrasts the Prospects for the Development Compounds That Will Revolutionise the Pharmaceutical Industry.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/41f5ee/new_drug_futures_2) has announced the addition of the "New Drug Futures 2009" report to their offering. The search - and need - for new products has never been greater and what's in the ...

Research and Markets: Biotech 2009 - Life Sciences: Navigating the Sea Change.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a7a35a/biotech_2009_lif) has announced the addition of the "Biotech 2009 - Life Sciences: Navigating the Sea Change" report to their offering. Sea change: Noun: a striking change, as in appearance, often ...

Research and Markets: Quarterly Report on China's Banking Industry, 2008 Q3.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8c59c5/quarterly_report_o) has announced the addition of the "Quarterly Report on China's Banking Industry, 2008 Q3" subscription to their offering. After extending credit to small- and medium-sized ...

Research and Markets: The 2009 U.S. Flooring Contractors Industry Report.(Report)

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fd2eb4/2009_u_s_flooring) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Flooring Contractors Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S. Flooring Contractors Industry report, published annually, ...

Research and Markets: Vodafone in Western Europe: Mobile Broadband Case Study.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4904a2/vodafone_in_wester) has announced the addition of the "Vodafone in Western Europe: Mobile Broadband Case Study" company profile to their offering. Introduction: Vodafone's strategy in Western ...

Research and Markets: Skincare in Croatia to 2012 - A Detailed Information Resource Covering All the Key Data Points.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/83ddc7/skincare_in_croati) has announced the addition of the "Skincare in Croatia to 2012" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on ...

Research and Markets: Dairy Food in Western Europe to 2012.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a287fe/dairy_food_in_west) has announced the addition of the "Dairy Food in Western Europe to 2012" report to their offering. This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data ...

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Industry Report - Available Now.(Report)

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/47a150/2009_u_s_vocation) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S Vocational Rehabilitation Services Industry ...

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Technical & Trade Schools Industry Report.(Report)

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7b412c/2009_u_s_technica) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Technical & Trade Schools Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S Technical & Trade Schools Industry report, published ...

Research and Markets: The Global Storage & Warehousing Industry Report.

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0f7397/the_global_storage) has announced the addition of the "The Global Storage & Warehousing Industry Report" report to their offering. Do you know .... * The top 7 best trading partners in ...

Research and Markets: Rubber Mixing - Report Available Now.(Report)

May 01, 2009 ... DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a77429/rubber_mixing) has announced the addition of Rapra Technology Ltd's new report "Rubber Mixing" to their offering. Since the discovery of vulcanisation in the nineteenth century, rubber has been a ...

Milberg LLP Announces the Proposed $10.8 Million Cash Settlement of a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Involving Collins & Aikman Corporation Common Stock Purchased from August 7, 2001 Through August 5, 2002, Inclusive.

May 01, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, in In re Collins & Aikman Corporation Securities Litigation, Civil Action No. 2:03-cv-71173-GER, a summary notice has been issued as follows: Summary Notice of Pendency of Class Action, ...

TECO Energy Reports First-Quarter Results.(Financial report)

May 01, 2009 ... Company Provides 2009 Guidance and Factors That Are Expected to Influence 2010 TAMPA, Fla. -- TECO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:TE) today reported first-quarter net income of $34.7 million or $0.16 per share, compared to $30.8 million, or $0.15 per share, in the first quarter of 2008. ...

Medical Device Consulting Firm Emergo Group Inc. Opens Offices in Paris and Minneapolis.

May 01, 2009 ... Firm Broadens Its Ability to Assist Medical Device and IVD Manufacturers in North America and Europe with International Regulatory Approval and Quality Management Consulting Services AUSTIN, Texas -- Medical device regulatory consulting firm Emergo Group Inc. has opened new ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: L-3 Communications, Wyeth, Pfizer Inc, Sanofi-Aventis SA and Chicago Bridge & Iron.

May 01, 2009 ... http://www.profits.zacks.com/ 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: ...

Zacks Bull & Bear of the Day Highlights: Cree Inc., Post Properties, Marathon, ConocoPhillips and BP.(Financial report)

May 01, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks Equity Research picks Cree Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) as Bull of the Day and Post Properties (NYSE: PPS) as Bear of the Day. In addition, the analysts at Zacks Equity Research discuss the latest on Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO), ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) and BP (NYSE: BP). ...

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Peabody Energy, Arch Coal and Rio Tinto.(Industry overview)

May 01, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the latest Industry Outlook. Today's outlook from Zacks Equity Research analyst Neil Malkin discusses the Coal sector. Highlighted stocks include: Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), Arch Coal Inc. (NYSE: ACI) and Rio Tinto (NYSE: RTP). Here is the latest ...

The Washington Post's Style & Arts Section Breaks Down Economy's Effects on the Arts.

May 01, 2009 ... Entire Section Devoted to Culture and Arts in Washington During Recession WASHINGTON -- This Sunday, The Washington Post's Style & Arts section takes an in-depth look at how the economy is affecting nearly every aspect of culture and arts in the Washington region. This special ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: ViroPharma Inc, LoopNet Inc, Crown Castle Inc, Motorola Inc and General Motors.

May 01, 2009 ... http://www.profits.zacks.com/ 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: ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: DPL Inc, Hexcel Corp, Pozen Inc, LSI Corp and ExxonMobil Corp.

May 01, 2009 ... http://www.profits.zacks.com/ 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: ...

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results.

May 01, 2009 ... MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: AOLS) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The Company reported a net loss of $665,000, or $0.02 per basic share, compared to a loss of $697,000, or $0.02 per basic share, for the three ...

The PANIIT 2009 Global Conference: Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Global Economy, Oct 9 - 11, 2009, Schaumburg, IL.(Conference news)

May 01, 2009 ... CHICAGO -- The PANIIT Global Conference, which includes a Business Plan competition, is all set to becoming a major event of 2009. "Finally all pieces of the conference are coming together," says its chairman Ray Mehra. "We are enlisting key players at all levels globally to make this ...

Nexstar Moves 26 Stations in 13 Markets to Katz Television Group for National Sales Representation.

May 01, 2009 ... IRVING, Texas -- Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that it expanded its national sales agreement with Katz Television Group, a subsidiary of Katz Media Group, to include the representation of 26 additional stations in 13 markets, including the newly acquired ...

James Avery Invites Customers to "Leave a Legacy" with New Pendant.

May 01, 2009 ... Jeweler Partners with the Conservation Fund in New Campaign KERRVILLE, Texas -- James Avery announces the launch of the "Leaving a Legacy" campaign to benefit The Conservation Fund through sales of the Tree of Promise pendant. Beginning May 1through October 31, 2009, James Avery ...

March Chip Sales Rebound Slightly From February.

May 01, 2009 ... -- First Quarter Sales Decline Year-on-Year -- SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Worldwide sales of semiconductors were $14.7 billion in March, a gain of 3.3 percent from the prior month when sales were $14.2 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported today. Sales for the ...

Chickipedia.com's Top 100 Most Wanted Women.

May 01, 2009 ... LOS ANGELES -- Chickipedia.com, the world's first wiki-based database of famous women, today named the Top 100 most searched for women in the month of April on Chickipedia.com. New to the list is pop star Lady Gaga who debuted at #22. Chickipedia receives over one million unique ...

Break.com's Top 25 Most Viral Videos.

May 01, 2009 ... LOS ANGELES -- Break.com, the leading video entertainment website for guys, offers the top videos for the month of April. Coming in at number one with over 2.2 million views is model Aria Giovanni showing off her cooking skills. She just barely beat viral video star Susan Boyle's audition ...

PNM Resources Reports Improved 2009 First Quarter Earnings.

May 01, 2009 ... Regulatory Initiatives, First Choice Power Rebuilding Value Management to Discuss Results During Call Today ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) today reported unaudited 2009 first quarter consolidated GAAP earnings of $95.4 million, or $1.04 per diluted ...