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SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.

Dec 28, 2005 ... LEBANON, N.H., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. (Copyright: SnoCountry Worldwide) As of Tuesday, Dec 27 2005, 6:30:35 PM EST. SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS This glossary of terms is used by ...

FDA Grants REVLIMID(R) NDA Approval.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SUMMIT, N.J., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celgene Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval of REVLIMID (lenalidomide) which is indicated for the treatment of patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk ...

Celgene Corporation Announces Senior Management Transition Plan.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Changes to be Effective May 1, 2006 SUMMIT, N.J., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celgene Corporation Celgene Corporation announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John W. Jackson will retire as Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2006. Mr. Jackson will ...

Cascade Bancorp Announces Agreement to Acquire Boise Based F&M Holding Company.

Dec 28, 2005 ... - Complements CACB Strategy of Banking Fast Growth Markets - 2.8% Accretive to EPS in 2006 BEND, Ore., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- <Pre> -- Cascade Bancorp: , Bend, OR, Bank of the Cascades $1.4B Assets-- F&M Holding Company: Private, ...

Celgene Corporation Announces Two-For-One Stock Split.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SUMMIT, N.J., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celgene Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one stock split, payable in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend. The stock split is subject to stockholder's approval to increase the number of authorized ...

TTM Technologies, Inc. to Present at the 8th Annual Needham & Company, LLC Growth Conference on January 12, 2006.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TTM Technologies, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of time-critical, technologically advanced printed circuit boards, will participate in the 8th Annual Needham & Company, LLC Growth Conference on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m ....

Padcom(R) Files Suit Against NetMotion Alleging Invalid and Unenforceable Patent.

Dec 28, 2005 ... BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Padcom(R), Inc., a leading wireless mobile VPN provider, filed a declaratory judgment action today against competitor, NetMotion Wireless, Inc., of Seattle. Padcom's suit alleges a recently issued patent assigned to NetMotion is invalid, ...

TAG Oil Updates SuppleJack South-1a Whipstock Operations.

Dec 28, 2005 ... CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAG Oil Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: TAGOF) announced today that the SuppleJack South-1a whipstock operation in PEP 38765, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand (TAG: 13.33%) has successfully drilled to a total depth of 2084m. The main target SN-0 Sands ...

Indonesian Embassy, Islamic Relief to Host One-Year Tsunami Anniversary Remembrance Program.

Dec 28, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, along with international non-governmental organization (NGO) Islamic Relief, and the International Institute for Psychosocial Development will be hosting a remembrance event for last year's tsunami victims. ...

NYSE Closing Tuesday, December 27, 2005.

Dec 28, 2005 ... <Pre> ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE FOR TODAY: $43,959.6 (Billion)FIVE MOST ACTIVE STOCKS TRADED TODAY:CORPORATE NAME VOLUME BY STOCK DOLLARExxon Mobil 11,841,100663.8Wal Mart Stores ...

Letter of Intent for Sale of St. Louis Blues is Signed.

Dec 28, 2005 ... DETROIT, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- General Sports and Entertainment, LLC has entered into a letter of intent with Bill and Nancy Laurie, owners of the St. Louis Blues and the Savvis Center operating lease, to negotiate exclusively with them for the sale of the team and arena lease. ...

Helen Jepsen Requests Court to Appoint Independent Auditor to Review Sheriff's Council Books.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Current Santa Barbara Sheriff's Council President-Elect Helen Jepsen wants the Superior Court for the County of Santa Barbara to appoint an independent auditor to review the charity's books and records. To achieve this, Jepsen and ...

Rose Bowl-Bound University of Southern California and University of Texas Football Teams to Visit The Disneyland Resort on Thursday, December 29.

Dec 28, 2005 ... ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that the University of Southern California and the University of Texas have won berths in the 2006 National Championship Rose Bowl Game(R) in Pasadena, what are they going to do next? They're going to Disneyland. Disney characters, ...

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Including All-New 2006 Grand Vitara, Plus Head-Turning 'Suzuki Live Series' Concept Vehicles at San Diego International Auto Show.

Dec 28, 2005 ... With a Wide-Ranging 2006 Line of Value-Packed Cars and SUVs Backed by America's #1 Warranty, American Suzuki is a Must-See for Show Goers BREA, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 San Diego International Auto Show at a ...

Xbox 360 Powers All-New Nissan URGE Concept Car.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Motorcycle-Inspired Roadster Delivers a Futuristic Driving Experience Using "Project Gotham Racing 3." DETROIT, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) and Microsoft Corp. have merged automobile design and gaming technology to create the first-ever ...

East West Bancorp and Standard Bank Enter Into Definitive Agreement for Strategic Merger.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SAN MARINO, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- East West Bancorp, Inc. , parent company of East West Bank, one of the nation's premier community banks, and Standard Bank, a $914 million asset federal savings bank headquartered in Monterey Park, California, today announced that they ...

Sunstone Completes the Sale of 599,355 Shares of Common Stock to Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of 599,355 shares of common stock to Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated. The securities were issued in a ...

Nokia and CommTel Expand Broadband in the Pacific.

Dec 28, 2005 ... ESPOO, Finland, December 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CommTel Network Solutions Australia, a value added re-seller of Nokia's network solutions, has signed an agreement for the supply of Nokia broadband DSL solutions and related services to a new customer, Telecom Cook Islands Ltd in the ...

Analysys International Says Developing WAP Service Websites Will Challenge Monternet's Dominant Position in China.

Dec 28, 2005 ... BEIJING, Dec. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Analysys International, a leading Internet-based business information service provider, says that the rapid development of China's portal websites' WAP services will challenge the dominant position of China Mobile's Monternet in China's WAP service ...

Targacept and AstraZeneca Announce Global License and Research Collaboration Agreement.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Agreement includes license to Targacept's TC-1734 and research collaboration to discover novel compounds for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, cognitive deficits in schizophrenia and other cognitive disorders WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., and LONDON, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

Most Famous College Mascot, 'Traveler'(R) to Appear at Equestfest.

Dec 28, 2005 ... BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> WHAT:Meet famous USC Mascot "Traveler"(R), the magnificent white steedwho runs the football field after touchdowns at the USC HomeFootball Games. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to...

Senetek PLC Announces Voting Results From Its Annual General Meeting.

Dec 28, 2005 ... NAPA, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Senetek PLC (BULLETIN BOARD: SNTKY) , http://www.senetekplc.com/, a healthcare technologies company focused on developing and co-marketing products for the anti-aging markets worldwide, today announced that shareholders had approved all four ...

GOL to Launch Flights to Asuncion in January.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SAO PAULO, Brazil, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (Bovespa: GOLL4), Brazil's low fare, low cost airline, announced today that the inaugural flight to Asuncion, Paraguay, has been confirmed for January 4, 2006. GOL will initially offer one flight per ...

Employers, Such as Moen, Offer Wellness Programs to Assist Associates With Fitness & Weight-Loss Goals.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Battling The Bulge At Work CLEVELAND, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the year. No more doughnuts for breakfast ... drive-through lunches ... or candy bars in the car. 2006 will mark the dawning of a new age ... of healthy eating and a dedicated workout schedule. ...

Roto-Rooter's Top Five Drainpipe Recoveries of 2005.

Dec 28, 2005 ... CINCINNATI, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Roto-Rooter surveyed its field technicians throughout North America to find the strangest items recovered from pipes, toilets and trenches over the past year. The result was a laundry list of items ranging from live animals to precious ...

Hot Markets for Young Entrepreneurs, Building Rapid Home Equity, and Smart Money Moves for 2006 Highlight January's Black Enterprise.

Dec 28, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether in the business of car customization or preparing candidates for college admission, young black entrepreneurs are turning trends into profits. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051228/NYWFNS1 ) "Hot Opportunities ...

Michael Taylor Joins Winstead as a New Shareholder.

Dec 28, 2005 ... DALLAS, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael F. Taylor has joined Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C. as a shareholder in the Dallas Office. He will be a member of the Corporate Section and the Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. Taylor began his legal career in 1983 in ...

Public Media Works Inc. Announces Management Reorganization and Acquisition of New Projects.

Dec 28, 2005 ... VAN NUYS, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Public Media Works, Inc. ("PMWI" or the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: PMWI) announced its management reorganization with the appointment of a new Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and the acquisition of numerous ...

Fandango Pacts With Five New Exhibitors and Names Rick Butler as CIO.

Dec 28, 2005 ... The Nation's Largest Movie Ticketing Service to Exclusively Represent More Than 13,000 Screens LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Fandango, the nation's largest online, phone and mobile movie ticketing service, has reached exclusive ticketing agreements with five new ...

Matrix Service Announces Settlement and Arbitration Award on Two Disputed Contracts Totaling More Than $20 Million.

Dec 28, 2005 ... TULSA, Okla., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Matrix Service Co. , a leading industrial services company, today announced that it had reached an agreement to settle one of its contract disputes in which it will recover $10.0 million and has been granted an arbitration award of ...

Orb Introduces Free Web Voice Messaging.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Send Voice Messages to Any Email or Skype Contact EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Orb Networks today announced V4S, the world's first software for free Web voice messaging, enabling users to send voice messages to any email or Skype contact. "Voice ...

Prepare That Champion Inside the Big Client.

Dec 28, 2005 ... CHICAGO, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowing how to prepare the small company's inside contact or champion within the target big company could be the difference between a win and a lot of wasted finger crossing. Steve Kaplan, the popular business speaker and author of the best-selling book ...

How Networking Has Gone Global.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Networking Expert Says Referral Networking Was International Long Before Internet UPLAND, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Believe the internet has opened up the world as your marketplace? It has. But according to one of the innovators and leaders in the old-fashioned networking ...

Exelixis Plant Sciences Signs Commercial License for the Production of Paclitaxel and Taxane Intermediates From Plant Cell Culture.

Dec 28, 2005 ... PORTLAND, Ore. and PULLMAN, Wash., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Exelixis Plant Sciences, Inc. (EPS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelixis, Inc. , and Washington State University Research Foundation (WSURF) today announced a commercial license agreement covering patent rights and ...

Camtek to be Included in the Tel Aviv-100, Tel Aviv-75 and Tel-Tech Indexes.

Dec 28, 2005 ... MIGDAL HA'EMEK, Israel, December 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Camtek Ltd. announced today that the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) has informed the Company that its shares will be included in the following major Tel Aviv indexes: - Tel Aviv-100 (TA100), tracking the top 100 ...

Entire Rheem Tankless Water Heater Line Qualifies for $300 Federal Energy Tax Incentive.

Dec 28, 2005 ... MONTGOMERY, Ala., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Heating Division of Rheem Manufacturing Company recently announced that its entire line of gas- fired tankless water heaters qualify for a federal income tax credit under the new Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005. A provision ...

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.

Dec 28, 2005 ... LEBANON, N.H., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Wednesday, Dec 28 2005, 6:06:28 AM EST SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS This glossary of terms is used by all ski areas ...

Clement Wu Joins Xinhua China As Chief Financial Officer; Henry Jung Assumes New Responsibilities.

Dec 28, 2005 ... BEIJING, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xinhua China, Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: XHUA) today announced that Clement Wu, CPA, has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2006. Mr. Wu will oversee all of Xinhua China's accounting and financial reporting ...

The International Myeloma Foundation Looks Forward to Rapid Review of Revlimid for Myeloma Patients Following FDA Approval for MDS.

Dec 28, 2005 ... - New Drug Approved for Blood Disorder Also Demonstrates Positive Results in Myeloma Clinical Trials - NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Myeloma Foundation -- supporting research and providing education, advocacy and support for myeloma ...

Laureate Pharma Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Sell its Totowa, NJ Operations to Discovery Laboratories for $16.0 Million.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Laureate to Expand its Bioprocessing Services at Princeton, NJ Facility PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Laureate Pharma, Inc., a provider of bioprocessing services to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, announced today that it had agreed to sell its ...

CyberScrub Limited, Developer of Computer Security Tools, Selects asknet as Its International eCommerce Partner.

Dec 28, 2005 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- asknet, a global leader in outsourced electronic software sales and distribution services (ESD), has launched a new International eCommerce platform for CyberScrub Limited, a London-based developer of computer security and compliance tools. ...

Euclid Insurance Services, Inc. to Acquire Environmental Insurance Brokers, Inc.

Dec 28, 2005 ... ITASCA, Ill., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Euclid Insurance Services, Inc. (http://www.euclidinsurance.com/), the twelfth-largest insurance agency in the Chicagoland area, has announced plans to acquire McHenry, Illinois-based Environmental Insurance Brokers, Inc. (http://www.eib-ins.com/), a ...

Microsoft, SOFTBANK BB and JAPAN TELECOM Announce Strategic Relationship to Provide Integrated Voice, E-Mail, Groupware, Instant Messaging and Desktop Services.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SOFTBANK BB and JAPAN TELECOM to incorporate Microsoft Solution for Enhanced VoIP Services. REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Co. Ltd., SOFTBANK BB Corp., and JAPAN TELECOM CO. LTD., announced that they are developing a security-enhanced, integrated ...

McAfee, Inc. to Provide Subscribers of MSN Dial-Up With McAfee VirusScan and Firewall.

Dec 28, 2005 ... McAfee Delivers Award-Winning Protection and Prevention SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc. , a leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, today announced that it will provide McAfee(R) VirusScan(R) and McAfee Personal Firewall ...

From 'Getting Out of Debt' to 'Spending Less Time on the Net' - Ask Jeeves Reveals the Most Popular New Year's Resolutions.

Dec 28, 2005 ... OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask Jeeves, Inc., today released the most popular New Year's Resolutions for 2006, as noted on Ask Jeeves (http://www.ask.com/). The resolutions ranged from getting out of debt to becoming more philanthropic in the upcoming year, and spending more ...

Eclipsys Sunrise(TM) Clinical Suite Selected by University of California, Irvine Medical Center.

Dec 28, 2005 ... - Long-time E7000(TM) Heritage System User Selects Sunrise for New State-of-the-Art Facility to Improve Efficiency and Patient Safety - Boca Raton, Fla., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eclipsys Corporation(R) , The Outcomes Company(R), today announced that the University of ...

MSGI Agrees to Acquire Remaining 49% Stake in AONet International Srl.

Dec 28, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSGI Security Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of proprietary security products and services, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 49% interest in AONet International Srl.; one year ahead of schedule. Under ...

Stop Smoking Tips From the American Lung Association.

Dec 28, 2005 ... CHICAGO, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Now is the ideal time to throw out your cigarettes: not only is the new year just around the corner, but also Chicago will go smoke-free on January 16. If quitting smoking is at the top of your New Year's resolution list, The American Lung ...

Imation 4GB Micro Hard Drive: Still Micro on the Outside, More Giga on the Inside.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Drive Recognized as CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree OAKDALE, Minn., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Conveniently carry and share even more high-capacity presentations, graphics, photos, music or e- mails with the award-winning Imation Micro Hard Drive. ...

China Finance Online Invests in Moloon International.

Dec 28, 2005 ... BEIJING, Dec. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Finance Online Co., Limited (''CFO''), a leading Chinese online financial information and listed company data provider, today announced that it has purchased a minority interest in, and entered into a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with, ...

TI Introduces Precision, Micro-Power Op Amps for Battery-Powered Applications.

Dec 28, 2005 ... DALLAS, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced a new family of precision, micro-power operational amplifiers (op amps) from the company's Burr-Brown product line. The OPA379 family operates within a 1.8V to 5.5V supply voltage range and features high ...

ACS Signs IT Outsourcing Contract With DriveTime.

Dec 28, 2005 ... DALLAS, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. , a premier provider of business process outsourcing and information technology solutions, announced today that it has been awarded an information technology (IT) outsourcing contract with DriveTime Sales and ...

Weatherford Announces Share Repurchase Program.

Dec 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weatherford International Ltd. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program that authorizes Weatherford to repurchase up to $1 billion of Weatherford's outstanding common shares, as market conditions ...

Natural Gas Systems, Inc. Announces Development Drilling Success.

Dec 28, 2005 ... HOUSTON, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Natural Gas Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NGSY) ("NGS" or the "Company") today announced that it has successfully drilled during 2005 the first four wells in its seven well development drilling program in the Delhi Field in Louisiana. Three ...

Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) Implements the ACBS Commercial Lending System from Fidelity Information Services.

Dec 28, 2005 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. , a Fortune 500 provider of products and outsourced services and solutions to financial institutions and the real estate industry, announced that the British Government Department, Export Credits ...

Pinnacle Entertainment to Seek Pennsylvania Gaming License.

Dec 28, 2005 ... LAS VEGAS, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it intends to apply for a gaming license in Pennsylvania, and has entered into an option to purchase land in Philadelphia, Pa. Located along Interstate 95 and just north of downtown ...

GoDaddy.com(R) Treats Employees to $750,000 in Awards and Prizes.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Caps Off 2005 With $64,000 in Shopping Sprees SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy.com(R), the No. 1 registrar of domain names worldwide, both in terms of new daily registrations and domains under management, is rewarding its work force with unheard of financial ...

Top Five Healthcare Events of 2005, According to Decision Resources.

Dec 28, 2005 ... Reference Pricing, BiDil, Tysabri, Medicare Part D, and Vioxx All Impacted the Healthcare Industry in 2005 WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, Inc., one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and health care issues, ...

iCrossing(TM) Joins Mobile Marketing Association.

Dec 28, 2005 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- iCrossing, the largest independent search engine marketing agency, today announced that it has joined the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA). The MMA is an action-oriented organization dedicated to removing obstacles to market development, ...

Resolve for Results: 10 Tips From Equinox Fitness Club to Help You Keep Your Resolutions in '06.

Dec 28, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- For over a decade, Equinox Fitness Clubs have been known for getting people into ultimate shape. National Director of Group Fitness and Exercise Physiologist Carol Espel offers tips and advice to get even a couch potato started on a fitness routine in ...

Video Without Boundaries to Showcase New Media-Convergent Devices at International CES 2006.

Dec 28, 2005 ... MediaREADY(TM) 6000 Advanced Media Center, Flyboy HD(TM) and CoPilot Portable Media Players to be Unveiled; VWB Executive to Speak at Conference Session FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Video Without Boundaries, Inc. , a leading provider of interactive, ...

Verizon Wireless Completes More Than $290 Million Texas Network Enhancement in 2005.

Dec 28, 2005 ... AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has completed more than $290 million in enhancements to its Texas voice and data wireless network this year. The investment includes adding and updating cell sites and other technology to improve call quality, ...

Fannie Mae Redemption.

Dec 28, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount indicated of the following security issue on the redemption date indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the ...

Cognitive Technologies Adds Depth by Merging With Implementation Services Firm.

Dec 28, 2005 ... ATLANTA, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognitive Technologies Group, providing people-focused project management services since 1987, and Implementation Services for Information Systems, specialists in making technologies work together, announce their merger as Cognitive Technologies, Inc. The ...

James AC McDermott Steps Down From Rentech's Board of Directors.

Dec 28, 2005 ... McDermott Sites Unforeseen Conflict of Interest for Resignation DENVER, Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rentech, Inc. announced today that Mr. James AC McDermott has regretfully resigned his newly appointed position on Rentech's Board of Directors. (On December 14, 2005 the ...