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Dearborn Bancorp Reports 36.3% Increase in 2005 Earnings.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dearborn Bancorp, Inc. , the Holding Company for Community Bank of Dearborn, recorded earnings of $7,510,000 or $1.32 per fully diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2005. This was 36.3% more than earnings of $5,509,000 or ...

ChemGenex Granted U.S. Patent on Ceflatonin(R)'s Use for Treatment of Gleevec(R)-Resistant Patients With CML and Ph-Positive ALL.

Jan 18, 2006 ... MELBOURNE, Australia and MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals Limited today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent covering its lead drug Ceflatonin(R) (homoharringtonine). The patent is entitled ...

Visa Signature(R) Presents 'Signature Sounds Live On The Sunset Strip'.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Pre-GRAMMY(R) Awards Celebration to Feature Signature Artists The Goo Goo Dolls, Bonnie Raitt, Fall Out Boy and LL Cool J at House of Blues(R) Sunset Strip February 4-7 DRIVEN BY LINCOLN HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa Signature(R) will present ...

New Tysons II Office Tower 100% Leased.

Jan 18, 2006 ... MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Lerner Enterprises of North Bethesda, Maryland (http://www.lernerenterprises.com/), one of Washington, D.C.'s premier real estate developers, has announced that all office space has been fully committed in the office tower at 1800 Tysons Boulevard. The ...

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LEBANON, N.H., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- PR NEWSWIRE (Lebanon, NH) Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. (Copyright: SnoCountry Worldwide) As of Tuesday, Jan 17 2006, 6:29:29 PM EST SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS This ...

Petroleum Development Corporation Announces Third Quarter and Nine Month Operating Results.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Petroleum Development Corporation today announced third quarter and nine month operating results for 2005. Net income for the third quarter of 2005 was $7.5 million ($.46 per diluted share) compared to a restated $7.9 million ($.47 per ...

Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Securities Class Action Lawsuit Was Filed Against Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc.

Jan 18, 2006 ... OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 10, 2006, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. . The complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and ...

Two Men Plead Guilty to Drug-Dealing in South End, Reports U.S. Attorney.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BOSTON, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Massachusetts men have pleaded guilty in federal court to drug conspiracy and distribution charges. Both men were scheduled to begin trial today on the charges. United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan and June W. Stansbury, Special Agent ...

The Gymboree Corporation Announces Executive Management Changes.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Gymboree Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved several executive changes. Lisa Harper, currently Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, has been named to the newly created position of Chief ...

Nevada Power Company Files to Recover Fuel and Purchased Power Costs.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Company Recommends Rates Increase to Reflect Unprecedented Nationwide Natural Gas Prices PUCN Filing Represents Dollar-for-Dollar Pass-through and No Profits LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nevada Power Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sierra ...

ACS to Webcast 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Earnings January 26, 2006.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DALLAS, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., , a premier provider of business process outsourcing and information technology solutions, announced today that it will host a webcast on Thursday, January 26, 2006, to discuss the Company's second quarter ...

Vitria Board Appoints Van Wickle Chairman and Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2005 Results.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vitria Technology, Inc. , a leading provider of business process application solutions, today announced that on January 12, 2006 the Board of Directors of Vitria Technology, Inc., appointed Harry G. Van Wickle to the position of ...

NYSE Closing Tuesday January 17, 2006.

Jan 18, 2006 ... <Pre> ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE FOR TODAY: $61,941.5 (Billion)FIVE MOST ACTIVE STOCKS TRADED TODAY:CORPORATE NAMEVOLUME BY STOCK DOLLARGuidant Corporation 11,402,700869.3Tyco International...

'First and Goal' - AlamoPoker.com Lines Up to Score With a Sponsorship of the Arena Football League's Austin Wranglers.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AlamoPoker.com -- The Home of Texas Hold 'Em -- begins the 2006 sponsorship of the Austin Wranglers on opening night January 27th at the Erwin Center in Austin, TX vs. the Las Vegas Gladiators. The sponsorship includes in game exposure on dasher ...

LANDesk Software Acquires NewRoad Software, Inc.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Business Process Management Technologies to Be Integrated With IT Systems and Security Management Software Automating Critical Workflow and Processes SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- LANDesk Software, a leading provider of integrated systems and security management ...

STMicroelectronics and Veredus Laboratories Team to Diagnose Avian Flu Using Rapid-Detection Point-of-Need Lab-on-Chip.

Jan 18, 2006 ... GENEVA and SINGAPORE, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics and Veredus Laboratories today announced that they are developing a fast, point-of-need diagnostic capability that will enable health practitioners to quickly detect strains of Avian Flu and other influenza ...

Venice Consulting Group Offers Free Guide on AJAX Technology for Businesses.

Jan 18, 2006 ... 'Four Questions Every Business Needs to Ask About AJAX' Addresses the Promises and Pitfalls of New Technology VENICE, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Venice Consulting Group, a leading software development and consulting firm based in Venice California, today released a free ...

ATF Offers Reward in Gun Shop Burglary.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DETROIT, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Valerie J Goddard, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Detroit Field Division, announced today that ATF has entered the investigation of a burglary that occurred at a local gun shop in Davison. ...

FDA Grants Priority Review to PLAVIX(R) (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Additional Type of Heart Attack.

Jan 18, 2006 ... - Filing for STEMI Indication Also Submitted in Europe - PARIS, and PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review a ...

Nokia Delivers 3G Radio Network Including HSDPA to Smart Communications in the Philippines.

Jan 18, 2006 ... 3G Core Network Upgrade and an Extensive Range of Services Also Included in the Deal ESPOO, Finland, January 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Philippines' wireless service provider Smart Communications Inc. (SMART) and its sole network supplier Nokia have signed an agreement for ...

SiRF Announces Planned CFO Retirement and Appointment of New Senior Vice President Finance.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of GPS enabled location technology, today announced that Walt Amaral, SiRF's Chief Financial Officer plans to retire at the end of March 2006. The Company also announced that the Board ...

FUN Technologies acquires leading mobile game developer, "Octopi".

Jan 18, 2006 ... Company to expand business interests by tapping into growing mobile gaming market LONDON, England, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FUN Technologies plc ("FUN"), one of the world's leading online casual gaming providers, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, ...

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces Commencement of Solicitation Process for Clinical Trials Sponsored by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Jan 18, 2006 ... CALGARY, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oncolytics Biotech Inc. ("Oncolytics") (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) announced today that the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP), part of the U.S. National Cancer Institute ("NCI"), has issued a solicitation for Letters of Intent with respect to ...

BOURBON Invests in US Offshore Oil Marine Services by Making USD 9.1 Million Equity Investment in Rigdon Marine.

Jan 18, 2006 ... PARIS, January 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In line with its international development strategy, BOURBON has invested USD 9.1 million in the American group Rigdon Marine. This investment was made in compliance with American regulations, particularly the Jones Act, and this ...

Ablynx Announces Pharma Alliance to Develop Therapeutic Nanobodies(TM).

Jan 18, 2006 ... GHENT, Belgium, January 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Ablynx, the pioneer in Nanobody(TM) discovery and development, today announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Novartis to discover and develop therapeutic Nanobodies(TM) against a number of targets in a range of disease areas. ...

Predominance of the Public Sector as Provider and Payer Creates a Challenging Environment for European Healthcare Payer IT Solution Vendors.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Improved Reimbursement Turn-around Time- a Key Driver for the Use of IT in Healthcare Claims Management System LONDON, January 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with the growing need to achieve high-quality healthcare delivery under controlled budgets, the European healthcare ...

Uptake of Obesity Surgery Devices to Rise as Obese Population Increases.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Lack of Reimbursement Remains Key Deterrent to Expansion of Obesity Surgery Devices Market LONDON, January 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, obesity is considered a disease of epidemic proportions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that obesity has risen by nearly 10-40 per ...

Banco Portugues de Negocios (BPN) Achieves Risk Management Goals by Selecting Misys Banking Systems for IAS and Basel II Compliance.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LONDON, January 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Banco Portugues de Negocios (BPN), the Lisbon-based bank, has selected Basel II and IAS solutions from Misys Banking Systems to manage its regulatory and compliance risks. Misys Basel II and Misys IAS will enable BPN to achieve its ...

Century Casinos Presents at the Bank Austria Investor Conference in Kitzbuehel, Austria.

Jan 18, 2006 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced today that the Company will attend the Bank Austria - Creditanstalt Investor Conference in Kitzbuehel, Austria. The Co CEOs, Erwin Haitzmann and Peter ...

Rapac Network International, Inc. (RNI) Changes its Name to Orpak USA, Inc.

Jan 18, 2006 ... HACKENSACK, New Jersey, January 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RNI, a subsidiary of Orpak Systems Ltd , has changed its name to Orpak USA, Inc. Under the new name, the company will offer its existing and new customers with end-to-end solutions for both fuel retail and large ...

Norsemont Mining Inc. - Significant Material Event.

Jan 18, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Norsemont Mining Inc. ("Norsemont") (TSX-V: NOM; Frankfurt: N8S; WKN: A0DQKK; OTC-BB: NOMFF; ISIN: CA6565291045) <Pre> 8:00 AM Toronto 5:00 AM Vancouver Marc E. Levy, ...

Reignmaker Teams With TAMCO to Offer Innovative Leasing Options for Hosted PBX Service.

Jan 18, 2006 ... TAMCO's Shield Hosted PBX Program Provides Unique Protection Against Equipment and Technology Obsolescence ATLANTA, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Reignmaker Communications, one of the nation's leading VoIP Service Providers offering Hosted PBX service, announced today a partnership ...

Factiva Search 2.0 Revolutionizes Search for Business Information.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Combination of Advanced Technologies and World-class Content Enable Faster, Better Search for Business Information NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Factiva(R), a Dow Jones and Reuters Company, today announced the introduction of Factiva Search(sm) 2.0. Powered by ...

Winter Olympics Feature Package.

Jan 18, 2006 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with the Winter Olympics 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: "Olympics." ...

VimpelCom to Expand Into Uzbekistan.

Jan 18, 2006 ... MOSCOW and NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Open Joint Stock Company "Vimpel-Communications" ("VimpelCom" or the "Company") today announced that it has acquired 100% of BAKRIE UZBEKISTAN TELECOM LLC ("Buztel"), the fourth largest GSM operator in Uzbekistan and has signed an ...

Product Superiority of Mineral Fortification and Supplements Needs to be Supported by Technical and Market Expertise.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Manufacturers Need to Invest Heavily in R&D and Marketing for Wider Product Ranges LONDON, January 18 /PRNewswire/ -- With the European mineral supplements and fortification market currently in a state of flux, even manufacturers of premium products cannot be confident about ...

SMIC-Manufactured, Guoxin-Designed Chip Wins Technology Innovation Award.

Jan 18, 2006 ... SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China's Ministry of Information Industry has recently awarded its prestigious 2005 Technology Innovation award to a digital satellite broadcast receiver chip which was designed by Hangzhou Guoxin Science & Technology Co., Ltd ....

Huaneng Power International, Inc. Unit 3 of Taicang Power Plant Phase II Completed Trial Run.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BEIJING, Jan. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huaneng Power International, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HNP; HKEx: 902; SSE: 600011) announces that the 600MW coal-fired generating unit (Unit 3) of Taicang Power Plant Phase II completed the 168 hours full-load trial run on January 13, ...

Firm to Offer Near-Real-Time Trade Performance Analysis.

Jan 18, 2006 ... AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum5, which specializes in advanced best execution technology for the financial services industry, now offers the first commercially available near-real-time trade analysis platform for equities and option trading. The near-real-time services, ...

T Bank Files Application for Trust Powers, Announces Agreement With Cain Watters & Associates.

Jan 18, 2006 ... DALLAS, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- T Bank, N.A., the wholly owned subsidiary of First Metroplex Capital, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FMPX) , announced it has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish trust powers. T Bank proposes to offer traditional fiduciary ...

National Association of Latino Independent Producers Announce Conference 7: 'Latino Lens: Naked Truth' Held at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, CA March 9-12, 2006.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), HBO, and Daily Variety announce the Seventh Annual NALIP Conference "Latino Lens: Naked Truth," co-chaired by POV/American Documentary VP Cynthia Lopez and producer-writer Barbara ...

ARM Powered(R) TTPCom Modem Delivers Market-Leading Size and Performance Advantages.

Jan 18, 2006 ... CBEmacro Modem Architecture Enables Semiconductor Vendors to Compete Effectively in the High-Growth Tri-Mode EDGE/WCDMA/HSDPA Market CAMBRIDGE, England, January 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TTPCom Limited (TTPCom) and ARM , today announced the results of comparative analysis ...

U.S. Biathlon Athletes Increasingly Tech-Savvy to Gain a Competitive Edge in 2006 Winter Olympics.

Jan 18, 2006 ... BOOTHWYN, Pa., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In a sport that demands precise weather calculations for optimal performance, the 2006 U.S. Biathlon Team has turned to sponsor Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters to help gain a competitive advantage in this year's Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. ...

Vance Advises Companies on Security Innovations and Preparations to Minimize Risks during Torino Winter Olympic Games.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Event Integrity (TM) Solution from Vance Provides Seamless Integration with Comprehensive Security WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Vance, a global security and investigation firm known for its expertise in managing business risks, has announced advice for companies sending ...

Why Should Couples Have All the Fun on Valentine's Day?

Jan 18, 2006 ... Booty Parlor.com Tells Single Girls 'Love Yourself' This Valentine's Day LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day. You either love it or hate it, right? Booty Parlor, the sexy and sophisticated brand of bedroom accessories, thinks that "singletons" shouldn't be ...

Chefs Share Easy, Fun Recipes with Hass Avocados from Mexico For Sure-Fire Super Bowl Parties Everywhere.

Jan 18, 2006 ... [RECIPES] NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Bowl Sunday is the day of the highest consumption of Hass Avocados from Mexico, which are used to make millions of pounds of Guacamole on what is the number 1 at-home party day of the year. This Mexican staple has quickly become ...

Wellness Advice: Shape Up With HealthSaver and Jenny Craig.

Jan 18, 2006 ... NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- With a wave of New Year's health and weight loss resolutions currently underway, an emerging health care discount program called HealthSaver can help you shed the pounds, without slimming down your pocketbook. According to numerous polls, ...

Hutchison Telecom Indonesia Selects Siemens as the Supplier for Nationwide Turnkey Wireless Network.

Jan 18, 2006 ... HONG KONG, Jan. 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX; 'Hutchison Telecom'; 'the Company') today announces that PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications ('Hutchison Telecom Indonesia'), its joint venture in Indonesia with CP ...

Downey Announces Record Annual Earnings.

Jan 18, 2006 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Downey Financial Corp. reported that net income for 2005 totaled a record $217.4 million or $7.80 per share on a diluted basis, double the $107.7 million or $3.85 per share reported for 2004. <Pre> The increase in net ...

Experian-Gallup Survey Shows Two in Three Consumers Expect to Reduce Their Credit Card Debt in 2006.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Almost Half Plan to Reduce Their Overall Debt Level, and One in Three Expects to Take Steps to Improve Credit Rating COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second month in a row, the Experian-Gallup Personal Credit Index(SM) survey finds consumers have increased ...

G4 Picks Best Video Games of the Year on 'X-Play Best of 2005 Awards'.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Winners Will be Revealed Wednesday, January 25 at 11:00 PM ET/PT LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- G4, the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all things video games, today unveils the nominees of the "X-Play Best of 2005 Awards," celebrating the hottest titles of the ...

Napster Passes Half Million Subscriber Milestone.

Jan 18, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napster , the biggest brand in digital music, announced today that the number of premium paid subscribers enjoying its award-winning digital music subscription service has this week surpassed 500,000. In addition, there are over 50,000 ...

WITI (Women in Technology International) Extends Partnership With Leading Analyst Firm IDC.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Year Two of Commitment to Focus on Events, Proprietary Research SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- WITI (Women In Technology International), the world's leading professional organization for tech-savvy women, is again joining forces with IDC, the premier global provider ...

Workplace Training Often Falls Short Despite Interest and Investment.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Not All Training is Created Equal, as One in Three Workers Discredit Most Recent Experience NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- One in three workers claims that the most recent employer-provided training they attended probably was not worth their time, according to results of a ...

New HD2 Multicast Programming is Imminent.

Jan 18, 2006 ... HD Digital Radio Alliance Names First 28 Markets for New HD2 Programming Rollouts; More Than 250 New Channels Created So Far Alliance Members Readying Individual Launches; Expect Broadcasts to Begin Within Next Few Days Visit www.HDRadio.com for links to Online ...

CIT Announces Fourth Quarter Results.

Jan 18, 2006 ... - EPS of $1.21 up 27% from prior year - Record new business volume up 37% over prior year - Stable margins and higher non-spread revenue - Strong credit metrics - Positive outlook for 2006 NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ...

Adastra Minerals Responds to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Announcement.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Trading: TSX and AIM: AAA LONDON, England, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Adastra Minerals Inc. ("Adastra" or the "Company") notes the announcement made by First Quantum Minerals Ltd. that it will make an unsolicited share exchange offer to acquire all of the outstanding ...

AIM Tell-A-Vision's 'Change The Sample' Campaign Re-Ignites Nielsen Fire at NATPE.

Jan 18, 2006 ... - With Research Methodology Reeling, AIM Begins Knockout Strategy - NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The AIM Tell-A-Vision(R) Group (AIM TV), pioneering producers and distributors of English language programming for the U.S. Latino market, announced that it has chosen the ...

Briggs & Stratton Declares Dividend.

Jan 18, 2006 ... MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : At its regular quarterly meeting held today, the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of twenty-two cents ($0.22) per share on the common stock of the Corporation. The ...

Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 5-Year Benchmark Notes(R).

Jan 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following is being issued by Fannie Mae : <Pre>5-Year Pricing Date January 18, 2006 Settlement Date January 20, 2006 Maturity DateFebruary 15, 2011 Issue Size ...

Benefits of Coffee Detailed in Health Studies: Reduced Likelihood of Breast and Liver Cancers, Reduced Diabetes, Improved Short-Term Memory and Increased Sex Drive.

Jan 18, 2006 ... PARLIN, N.J., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Health benefits of coffee keep pouring in. A new cancer study links higher coffee consumption to lower percentage of women who develop breast cancer. Recent studies have shown that those who drink more than three cups of coffee daily are less likely ...

Crawford & Company Announces Earnings Conference Call.

Jan 18, 2006 ... ATLANTA, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CRAWFORD & COMPANY (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB), the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities, will issue its earnings release on Monday, February 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern ...

Southeast Mich. Substance-Abuse Needs Assessment Reveals Gaps and Strengths in Publicly Funded System.

Jan 18, 2006 ... TAYLOR, Mich., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Now any organization or agency can access substance-abuse data for Wayne and Monroe counties thanks to a year- long study. Those seeking information are encouraged to use this data for grant development and research. "Our role as the ...

Wisor Launches Outsourced Provisioning Capabilities to Carriers.

Jan 18, 2006 ... Carriers Realize 50% Cost Reductions on Provisioning While Improving Functionality GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisor Telecom Corporation, a leading OSS solutions vendor, announced expanded availability of its industry leading OSS solutions for retail and ...

Bionutrics Announces Initiation of the US Development for Its First Oral Controlled-Release Generic Drug.

Jan 18, 2006 ... PHOENIX, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bionutrics, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: BNRX) a specialty pharmaceutical company with proprietary drug formulation and delivery technologies utilized in the development of an extensive pipeline of difficult to formulate, oral controlled-release ...