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Multi-Platinum Superstars Big & Rich Slated to Kick Off Season Four of NASHVILLE STAR.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Season Four Premieres Tuesday, March 14 at 10:00 PM ET/PT LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- NASHVILLE STAR, the nation's top-rated country music series, has partnered with Nashville's notorious MuzikMafia to bring the hottest new talent to season four including an ...

USA Gets Its Lead Man for Canadian Secret Service Pilot UNDERFUNDED.

Jan 13, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Network announced today that Mather Zickel ("Reno 911!," "Gilda Radner: It's Always Something") has been cast as the lead in UNDERFUNDED, the one-hour pilot from the writing team of David Breckman ("Monk," "Saturday Night Live") & Ross Abrash ...

Dr. Debbye Turner & Jill Rappaport to Join Analyst David Frei as Commentators for the 130th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Best in Show to Be Crowned at 130th WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW Presented by Pedigree(R), Live on USA Network February 13 and 14 at 8pm ET/PT LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Network announced today that Dr. Debbye Turner and Jill Rappaport will join analyst David ...

USA Network Announces Fifth & Sixth Season Pick-Up and Acquisition of Back-End Strip Rights of the Award-Winning Original Series MONK.

Jan 13, 2006 ... 16 Episode Orders for Seasons Five & Six; Strip to Begin in 2008 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Network announced today that MONK, the award-winning original series starring Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Tony Shalhoub, has been picked up for seasons five ...

USA Network Announces Groundbreaking Unscripted Holiday Movie THE GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS.

Jan 13, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no place like home for the holidays -- for better or worse. USA Network announced today THE GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS, an unorthodox unscripted holiday movie from executive producers Gary Auerbach and Julie Auerbach, the creative minds behind ...

Wal-Mart Watch Statement on Maryland Fair Share Veto Override.

Jan 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Wal-Mart Watch Executive Director Andrew Grossman issues the following statement in response to the House and Senate votes to override Governor Ehrlich's veto of the Fair Share Health Care Act: "Wal-Mart Watch is proud to stand with Maryland ...

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.

Jan 13, 2006 ... LEBANON, N.H., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Cross Country Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. (Copyright: SnoCountry Worldwide) As of Thursday, Jan 12 2006, 6:30:29 PM EST Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to ...

Austral Pacific Appoints Two New Directors.

Jan 13, 2006 ... WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Austral Pacific (TSXV and NZSX: APX; AMEX: AEN) announces the appointment of two new directors to the Board of the Company, with effect from 1 January 2006. The newly appointed directors are Douglas Ellenor of Vancouver, BC, ...

Cutera Obtains Trial Date in Its Patent Infringement Suit Against Palomar.

Jan 13, 2006 ... BRISBANE, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cutera, Inc.(R) , a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, today announced that it has obtained a trial date in its patent infringement action with Palomar Medical Technologies, ...

MAAX announces its Q3-06 Results.

Jan 13, 2006 ... MONTREAL, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MAAX Holdings, Inc. announced today its earnings for the third quarter ended November 30, 2005. The following presents a comparison of MAAX Holdings, Inc.'s results of operations for the period ended November 30, 2005 against the pro ...

Boston Scientific Improves Offer to Acquire Guidant.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Increases Value to $73 Per Share All Modifications Requested by Guidant's Board Have Been Addressed If Transaction Does Not Close By March 31, 2006, Guidant Shareholders Will Receive Interest NATICK, Mass., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston ...

CoolBrands International Inc. reports financial results; enters into commitment letters with JPMorgan Chase.

Jan 13, 2006 ... TORONTO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CoolBrands International Inc. ("CoolBrands") (TSX: COB.SV.A) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and also announced that it has entered into commitment letters with JPMorgan Chase for new senior secured credit ...

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2006 Community Restoration Project Expected to Draw Hundreds of Local Community Volunteers.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- <Pre> What: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Restoration ProjectWho:Hands On Sacramento, a program of the Community Services Planning Council; The Sacramento Bee, local business partners and ...

11th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Set for April 29-30 at UCLA Campus.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Authors Scheduled to Participate Include Dave Barry, Douglas Brinkley, Mary Higgins Clark, Robert Crais, Larry Flynt, Arianna Huffington, Chip Kidd, David Maraniss, Cokie Roberts, Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Sarah Vowell LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th annual Los ...

Jeffrey Pollack Named Commissioner of World Series of Poker(R); Expanded Title Sharpens Focus on Community Building.

Jan 13, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Jeffrey Pollack, vice president of sports and entertainment marketing for subsidiary Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., is taking on the added role of commissioner of the World Series of Poker, ...

Maryland General Assembly Overrides Veto on Fair Share Health Care.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Legislation Will Ensure That All Large, Profitable Corporations in Maryland Pay Their Fair Share of Their Employees' Health Care ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As legislatures across the country begin to introduce Fair Share Health Care legislation, Maryland today ...

Teamsters Applaud Fair Share Health Care Act as Victory for Working Families.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Maryland General Assembly Overrides Gov. Ehrlich Veto WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland General Assembly scored a significant victory for working families by voting to override Governor Robert Ehrlich's veto of the Fair Share Health Care Act. By a margin of 30 to ...

Innovative Vacation Home Alternative Arrives in Phoenix.

Jan 13, 2006 ... InnSuites Introduces 'Condotel' to the 'Valley of the Sun' Hospitality Real Estate PHOENIX, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- People who want to live like they are on vacation but still want to get involved in the Valley's remarkable real estate and hospitality industries have a new ...

Wal-Mart Responds to Maryland Vote.

Jan 13, 2006 ... BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following was released today by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. : "We believe that everyone should have access to affordable health insurance. This legislation does nothing to accomplish that goal. "There are 786,000 ...

Pfizer to Acquire the Sanofi-Aventis Worldwide Rights to Exubera(R) (Inhaled Human Insulin).

Jan 13, 2006 ... Almost 200 Million People Worldwide Suffer from Diabetes with Terrible Complications Including Heart Disease, Amputation, Blindness and Kidney Failure NEW YORK, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pfizer Inc said today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the ...

The Conference Board(R) Korea Business Cycle Indicators(SM).

Jan 13, 2006 ... Korea Leading Economic Indicators and related composite indexes for November 2005 NEW YORK, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board announced today that the leading index for Korea increased 0.6 percent and the coincident index increased 1.3 percent in November. ...

Intrawest Corporation announces the successful launch of the Grand Imagine in Orlando.

Jan 13, 2006 ... - 213 suites and residences pre-sold in the first release of the Village of Imagine representing gross sales of $83 million ALL DOLLAR AMOUNTS ARE IN U.S. CURRENCY Listed: NYSE TSX Symbols: IDR (NYSE) ITW (TSX) VANCOUVER, Jan. 12 ...

EMCORE Corporation Acquires K2 Optronics, Inc.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EMCORE Corporation , a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and wireless communications markets, today announced that it has acquired privately-held K2 ...

RedEnvelope to Webcast Review of Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Financial Results on January 24, 2006.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RedEnvelope, Inc. announced today that the Company will release third quarter fiscal 2006 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. The Company will host an audio webcast on January 24th beginning at ...

'FINAL DESTINATION 3' Strikes Fear Into the Hearts of Online Fans Beginning Friday, January 13.

Jan 13, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- There will be no escaping "FINAL DESTINATION 3" this Friday the 13th, when New Line Cinema launches aggressive online initiatives to promote the upcoming thriller. "Friday the 13th plays into the key themes of this film -- no one can escape ...

GeoLogistics Names Eisenblatter Sr. Vice President Ocean Freight Group.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoLogistics Corporation, a leading global transportation and logistics company, has named Thomas Eisenblatter its Senior Vice President, Ocean Freight, based here. Eisenblatter comes to the new post after 20 years in the global ocean ...

Gen-Probe Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Earnings Conference Call.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gen-Probe Incorporated announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The announcement will be followed by a ...

Preferred Bank Announces Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

Jan 13, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Preferred Bank , today announced plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 after the close of the market on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. In conjunction with the release, management will host a ...

Lifestyle Designer Kathy Ireland Visits U.S. Troops at Wiesbaden (Germany) Army Air Field.

Jan 13, 2006 ... WIESBADEN, Germany, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. military personnel stationed at Wiesbaden Army Air Field were paid a surprise visit by leading American Lifestyle Designer Kathy Ireland which included a tour of the base hospital and visits with the wounded men and women in the armed ...

Update: National Survey of 350 Preschool Teachers Finds Social Skills Trump Academic Abilities.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Character Development - Not Reciting ABCs - Is Key to Toddlers' Success in Preschool SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Learning numbers and ABCs are not the most important lessons young children should master before heading off to preschool, a new report finds. ...

Taxpayers, Educators, Businesses & Seniors Join Together to Prevent Costly Government Takeover of Preschool.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Warn Voters That Parents & All Taxpayers Will Pay When New Government Bureaucracy Costs More Than Anticipated SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The state's leading business organizations, preschool educators, taxpayer advocates, seniors and community organizations ...

Taxpayer Groups Demand That Rob Reiner Stop All Taxpayer-Funded First 5 Preschool Ads.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Ads Represent Troubling Misuse of Taxpayer Funds to Support a Political Ballot Initiative SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayer groups today demanded that the taxpayer-funded First 5 ads currently airing statewide on radio, TV and in major newspapers be pulled ...

Oak Hill Financial Reports 4th Quarter Results.

Jan 13, 2006 ... JACKSON, Ohio, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oak Hill Financial, Inc. today reported net earnings from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2005 of $3,438,000, or $0.60 per diluted share. The fourth quarter 2005 earnings represent a 1.3% increase over the $3,394,000, or ...

Microsoft adCenter Incubation Lab Unveils Global Technology for Digital Advertising Industry.

Jan 13, 2006 ... adCenter Demo Fest Exhibits Leading-Edge Advertising Technology REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today unveiled the Microsoft(R) adCenter Incubation Lab (adLab) during its adCenter Demo Fest, an exposition of industry-leading research and ...

Linn Energy Prices Initial Public Offering.

Jan 13, 2006 ... PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Linn Energy, LLC today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 11,750,000 units representing limited liability company interests at $21.00 per unit. The Company's units are scheduled to begin trading on the Nasdaq National ...

Statement From Kris Perry, Executive Director, First 5 California Regarding Preschool for All Initiative Qualifying for June 2006 Ballot.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- "First 5 California has received word from the Attorney General's office that the Preschool for All Initiative has qualified for the June 2006 ballot. Over the next several years, between State and County efforts, First 5 will dedicate close to ...

Four Individuals Charged With Attempting to Rob a Pharmacy Using a Bomb Threat.

Jan 13, 2006 ... DETROIT, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Four individuals were charged in a Criminal Complaint today with attempting to rob a pharmacy of oxycodone, methadone, and other controlled substances, as well as conspiring to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, United States Attorney ...

MediciNova, Inc. Appoints Jeff Himawan to Its Board of Directors.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- MediciNova, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company that is publicly traded on the Hercules Market of the Osaka Securities Exchange (Code number: 4875), today announced the appointment of Jeff Himawan, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors. Dr. Himawan is a ...

Schering-Plough Initiates PEG-INTRON(R) Maintenance Study in Patients Coinfected With Hepatitis C and HIV.

Jan 13, 2006 ... ENDURE Study to Assess Low-Dose PEG-INTRON Monotherapy in Helping to Prevent Hepatitis C Disease Progression in Coinfected Patients AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough announced today that it is initiating a large multinational clinical ...

The Million Dollar Homepage Inspires Copycat.

Jan 13, 2006 ... YORK, Pa., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Allen Hogan, owner of MillionDollarBlogSpots.com admits to having been inspired to build his web site like the highly successful Alex Tew. If you haven't heard by now, the Million Dollar Homepage has grossed nearly $1 million dollars from web site ...

Modavox to Webcast Live New Mexico State of the State Address.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Showcases State-of-Art Internet Webcasting Capability PHOENIX, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Modavox, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MDVX) announced it will webcast New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's State of the State Address on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at Noon MST (2 PM EST) ....

Endocare Agrees to Sell Timm Medical Unit for $9.5 Million.

Jan 13, 2006 ... IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Endocare, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ENDO) , an innovative medical device company focused on the development of minimally invasive technologies for tissue and tumor ablation, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell all ...

Ormat Technologies Amends Agreement for the Supply of Recovered Energy Generation Units.

Jan 13, 2006 ... SPARKS, Nev., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. today announced that the agreement between an Ormat subsidiary and ICQ Energetica s.r.l. of Italy, for the supply of ORMAT(R) Energy Converter (OEC) systems for Recovered Energy Generation (REG) Plants originally ...

E-Passport Testing to Begin at San Francisco International Airport.

Jan 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A live test of e-Passports, that contain contactless chips with biographic and biometric information and the readers that are capable of reading these e-Passports, begins January 15, 2006 at Terminal G at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ....

Educational and Civic Institute Launched By Wayne County Community College District.

Jan 13, 2006 ... 'Institute for Social Progress' Will Advance Educational, Research, and Public Policy Activities in Detroit And Metro-Detroit Regions Advisory Board Includes National Leaders in Education, Research, and Public Policy Development DETROIT, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A ...

Auto I, NASCAR Feature Package.

Jan 13, 2006 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with auto topics and NASCAR and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Auto." ...

Fast Lube Centers Play Key Role in Keeping Drinking Water Safe.

Jan 13, 2006 ... DALLAS, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- If you change your own motor oil, what do you do with the used oil? If you pour it down the drain or dump it on the ground or in the trash, you may think that it won't do any harm. But it can end up in the ground water. Four pints of waste oil ...

2005's Top Recovery Stories Reported by LoJack.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Professional Thieves Continue to Drive Theft Problem; Many Involved with Other, Serious Criminal Activity WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, has reported 2005's top ...

New DVD Series Captures NASCAR's Golden Era.

Jan 13, 2006 ... From Trailblazing Moon Shiners, Rowdy Rebels and Outlaws, the New American Stock(TM) Films Pay Tribute to the Racing Pioneers of NASCAR's Gritty Past FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Before Daytona, before asphalt, before NASCAR, one man would gather a ragtag ...

Jeff Burton and Cingular Remind Motorists to Stay Alert During Winter Weather Conditions.

Jan 13, 2006 ... ATLANTA, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- As a successful NASCAR driver with 17 career wins, Jeff Burton's goal is always the winner's circle. For everyday drivers, destinations vary. But regardless whether you're driving around a racetrack or on a highway, the best chance you have to reach your ...

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Including All-New 2006 Grand Vitara, at Utah International Auto Expo.

Jan 13, 2006 ... 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., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 Utah International Auto Expo at a unique ...

AOL and GSN Join Forces for 'World Series of Blackjack'.

Jan 13, 2006 ... New Blackjack Area on AOL.com Offers Players the Exclusive Opportunity to Enter for a Chance to Win a Seat at the World Series of Blackjack Tournament Featuring a Million-Dollar Prize Pool Through New Partnership, AOL to Also Offer GSN's Online and Interactive TV Games ...

GSN to Air Poker Special With Top Female Poker Player Annie Duke in 'ANNIE DUKE TAKES ON THE WORLD'.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Regan Burns Serves as Co-Host/Special Airs May 1 PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading female poker player Annie Duke is starring in GSN's ANNIE DUKE TAKES ON THE WORLD, a hybrid poker show allowing amateur poker players to play against a world class professional. ...

GSN and Shuffle Up Productions to Telecast First-Ever Million Dollar 'Three Card Poker National Championship Tournament'.

Jan 13, 2006 ... PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- GSN has partnered with gaming company Shuffle Master Inc. to air the finals of the first ever Three Card Poker National Championship Tournament. The special, hosted by Mark L. Walberg ("Temptation Island," and "Russian Roulette") and Danielle ...

Animated Series on NASCAR.COM to Send its Biggest Fan to The Daytona 500 for the Trip of a Lifetime.

Jan 13, 2006 ... - Sweepstakes offers trip to biggest race of the year - LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsBlast, the production company responsible for The Kellys, the award-winning animated series featured on NASCAR.COM, will award one lucky fan with the chance to win a trip for four ...

REMINDER - Xenonics to Release Year End Results Friday, January 13, 2006; Webcast Set for 11:00 a.m. EST.

Jan 13, 2006 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XENONICS HOLDINGS, INC. today announced that it plans to release financial results for fiscal year end 2005, ended September 30, 2005, on Friday, January 13, 2006 at approximately 5:30 a.m. EST. Xenonics has scheduled a conference call ...

Xenonics Reports Fiscal 2005 Results.

Jan 13, 2006 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XENONICS HOLDINGS, INC. today announced financial results for fiscal 2005. "We at Xenonics have spent the last two quarters positioning Xenonics to be not just an illumination company, but a high tech security company and to ...

From Fido's Fleas to Snowball's Sneeze, New Book Series Helps Manage Your Pet's Health Needs.

Jan 13, 2006 ... "Pet Lover's Guides" From the Experts Your Vet Trusts ST. LOUIS, Missouri, January 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Attention Features Editors When your cat or dog is not feeling well, nothing can replace a trip to the veterinarian. Now a new book series can educate ...

Heidrick & Struggles Names Pravesh Mehra New Head of Menlo Park Office.

Jan 13, 2006 ... CHICAGO, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. , the world's premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Pravesh Mehra to Managing Partner of the firm's Menlo Park office. Pravesh, 49, has ...

TGC Industries Announces Agreement to Acquire Seven New Vibration Vehicles.

Jan 13, 2006 ... PLANO, Texas, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TGC Industries, Inc. announced today that the Company has entered into a Purchase Agreement with Industrial Vehicles International, Inc. to purchase seven new vibration vehicles. The Company plans to take delivery of these vehicles during ...

The Allied Defense Group Director Adopts 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan.

Jan 13, 2006 ... VIENNA, Va., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Allied Defense Group, Inc. announces that John G. Meyer, Jr., a member of its Board of Directors and the former President and CEO, has adopted a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to sell a ...

Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Six Million Shares of Common Stock.

Jan 13, 2006 ... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced that the underwritten public offering of 6.0 million of its newly issued shares of common stock has been priced at $27.35 per share, which will result in gross proceeds to Pinnacle of $164.1 million. ...

Third Wave, Digene Dismiss HPV Patent Suit.

Jan 13, 2006 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md. and MADISON, Wis., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digene Corporation and Third Wave Technologies Inc. today announced that the two companies have reached an agreement under which Third Wave has dismissed without prejudice its lawsuit against Digene over patents ...

Cipher receives FDA approval for CIP-Fenofibrate.

Jan 13, 2006 ... Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: DND MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX: DND) today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CIP-Fenofibrate, the Company's novel formulation ...

GSN Signs a Three-Series Commitment Deal With Award-Winning Producer Michael Davies and Sony Pictures Television.

Jan 13, 2006 ... PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GSN, the network for games, has signed a three-series commitment deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) for Michael Davies, executive producer of WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, to develop game-related product for the 58 million home ...