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ChinaCache CDN Total Network Capacity Reaches 100Gbps.

Jan 04, 2007 ... BEIJING, Jan. 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- ChinaCache, the leading content distribution network (CDN) service provider in China, today announced that the total capacity of its nationwide CDN network reached 100Gbps by the end of 2006. This marks yet another historical milestone in the ...

ChinaCache Establishes Strategic Partnership with China CERNET Network.

Jan 04, 2007 ... ChinaCache to Provide CDN Services to China CERNET nationwide customers BEIJING, Jan. 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- ChinaCache, the leading content distribution network (CDN) service provider in China, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with China ...

Royal Caribbean International Charts a Course Toward Trans-Fat-Free Cruise Vacations.

Jan 04, 2007 ... New Era at Sea Begins March 1 MIAMI, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean International will become the first cruise line to make the move toward removing trans fat from its menus beginning March 1, 2007, culminating in a fully trans-fat-free menu fleetwide by the ...

Switchfoot Hitting the Road for North American Tour in February - March.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Switchfoot Ready for Appearance on 'Late Night with David Letterman' on Thursday, January 4 New Switchfoot Album, Oh! Gravity., Available Now NEW YORK, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With an eagerly-awaited new album, Oh! Gravity., available now, the multi-platinum-selling ...

New Hope for Stroke Survivors.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Electrical Stimulation Combats Lower Limb Paralysis; Patients Available for Interview Nationwide BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stroke is the No. 1 cause of serious disability in adults in the United States. One in seven Americans will suffer a stroke. Many stroke ...

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.

Jan 04, 2007 ... LEBANON, N.H., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Wednesday, Jan 3 2007, 6:30:36 PM EST. SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS This glossary of terms is used by all ski areas ...

Composer Allee Willis Honored With a 'Best Musical Show Album' GRAMMY(R) Nod for the Tony-Winning Broadway Smash The Color Purple.

Jan 04, 2007 ... A Past GRAMMY Winner and Tony and Emmy Nominee, Willis' Celebrated Songs Are Currently Featured in Three Hit Movies: Night At The Museum, Happy Feet and Babel LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In late 2005, three decades into a songwriting career that's contributed to the ...

Court Ruling Confirms Synopsys' Ownership of Fixed Timing Inventions.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Orders Magma to Transfer Title of Fixed Timing Patents to Synopsys MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. today announced that the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered Magma Design Automation to ...

Anthony Tripodo named Chief Financial Officer of Tesco Corporation.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Trading Symbol: "TESOF" on NASDAQ "TEO" on TSX HOUSTON, TX, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tesco Corporation ("TESCO") today announced that Mr. Anthony Tripodo has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tesco Corporation effective January 8, 2007 ....

CV Therapeutics Reports Option Grants Under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350.

Jan 04, 2007 ... PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CV Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that, in accordance with Nasdaq marketplace rule 4350, the Company issued new inducement stock options to 24 non-executive employees due to additional hiring, primarily in connection with its ...

comScore Networks Reports Total Non-Travel E-Commerce Spending Reaches $102 Billion in 2006; Up 24 Percent Versus 2005.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Holiday E-Commerce Hits $24.6 Billion, a 26-Percent Increase RESTON, Va., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore Networks, a leader in measuring the digital age, today released a report on consumer online non-travel (retail) spending at U.S. sites during 2006, including the holiday ...

Herbst Gaming, Inc. Announces the Completion of the Acquisition of The Sands Regent.

Jan 04, 2007 ... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbst Gaming, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that the Company has completed the acquisition of The Sands Regent, paying approximately $119 million in cash for the outstanding securities of The Sands Regent. On May 16, 2006, the Company entered into ...

On Assignment, Inc. to Acquire Oxford Global Resources, Inc.

Jan 04, 2007 ... - Focused on the High End of Information Technology and Engineering Staffing - - Conference Call Scheduled for January 4 at 10:30 A.M. ET - CALABASAS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Assignment, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive ...

On Assignment, Inc. Schedules Investor Conference Call January 4, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. ET.

Jan 04, 2007 ... CALABASAS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Assignment, Inc. announced today that it will hold a conference call on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 10:30 A.M ET to discuss its definitive agreement to acquire Oxford Global Resources, Inc., a leading provider of high-end ...

Outrigger Acquires Hotel Operations of Ala Moana Hotel.

Jan 04, 2007 ... HONOLULU, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ALM LLC, an affiliate of Outrigger Enterprises Group, announced today that it has acquired the hotel operations of the Ala Moana Hotel from Ala Moana Property Development LLC and Ala Moana Services, LLC, both of which are affiliates of Crescent Heights, ...

Tulalip Casino and Quil Ceda Creek Casino January Press Release.

Jan 04, 2007 ... MARYSVILLE, Wash., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Quil Ceda Creek Casino Quil Ceda Creek Casino is giving away a Volkswagen Jetta TDI that gets 45 miles per gallon! <Pre> Drawing held February 28th at 8 p.m.-- Enter twice daily 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. -- Five ...

Romney, Brownback Sign Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Presidential Candidates Begin New Year With Resolution to Fight Tax Hikes WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kansas Senator Sam Brownback (R) and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R), candidates vying for the 2008 presidential nomination, have jumped out early in ...

EMPLOYERS(SM) Builds New Agent Incentives Into Workers' Compensation Coverage for Independent Pharmacies.

Jan 04, 2007 ... RENO, Nev., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EMPLOYERS(SM) today announced its enhanced workers' compensation insurance program for California's independent pharmacies. This program is designed to help independent pharmacies gain access to an outstanding workers' compensation product. ...

Jenner & Block Elects 10 Associates to Partnership.

Jan 04, 2007 ... CHICAGO, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, December 18, 2006, Jenner & Block elected ten associates to partnership. They are Terence G. Banich, Iris E. Bennett, Bryan D. King, Michelle M. McAtee, Monica R. Pinciak, Edward G. Quinlisk, Sally K. Sears Coder, Michelle Speller-Thurman, R ....

Hercules Offshore to Present at Pritchard Capital Partners Energy Conference.

Jan 04, 2007 ... HOUSTON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. announced today that Randall D. Stilley, Chief Executive Officer and President will present at Pritchard Capital Partners Energy Conference in San Francisco, California on Tuesday, January 9th at 8:00 a.m. PST (11:00 a.m ....

Advanced Medical Optics Updates Possible Timing for U.S. Launch of Tecnis(R) Multifocal Intraocular Lens.

Jan 04, 2007 ... SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) , a global ophthalmic surgical and eye care products company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that the company enroll additional subjects in its U.S ....

Pharma Must Lower Drug Prices for Middle-Income Countries Like Brazil, Says AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

Jan 04, 2007 ... As Soaring Prices for Newer AIDS Drugs Thwart Successful Brazilian AIDS Program, AIDS Healthcare Foundation Asks Drug Companies to Stop Impeding Progress in Middle-Income Countries by Pricing Drugs Out of Reach of People Living With HIV/AIDS LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

New 640-Lawyer Firm Established as Combination of Drinker Biddle and Gardner Carton Becomes Effective.

Jan 04, 2007 ... PHILADELPHIA and CHICAGO, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- After announcing their intention to combine in November, the law firms of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP are now officially merged. The new firm enters the new year as Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, but ...

Welcome to 'Aussiewood' - Hot on Paris Hilton's High Heels, International Celebrity Actress Tara Reid in Australia for 2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival.

Jan 04, 2007 ... GOLD COAST, Australia, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia is fast becoming the number one destination in the world for pulse racing passions -- horse-racing and beautiful women. Conrad Hilton gave us media phenomenon Paris Hilton. Now it's Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions that ...

New Intelligence Points to Iran Destabilizing Iraq; Iranian Opposition in Iraq: Interlocutor for Building Iraqi National Compact.

Jan 04, 2007 ... The Iran Policy Committee is holding a press conference on Friday, 5 January 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at the Holeman Lounge at the National Press Club in Washington, DC to discuss the new intelligence and to review various policy options regarding Iraq. As President Bush reviews ...

Child Magazine Ranks Children's Hospital of Michigan Among America's Best Hospitals.

Jan 04, 2007 ... DETROIT, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Child magazine announced the highly anticipated results of its 4th exclusive survey to identify the top children's hospitals in the country. Children's Hospital of Michigan is among the top 40 hospitals that will be published in the magazine, placing ...

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Named Number One Pediatric Hospital in the U.S. by Child Magazine.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Children's Hospital's Fourth Consecutive Top Ranking PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is named the nation's best pediatric hospital by Child magazine. This is Children's Hospital's fourth consecutive number one ranking. In ...

Roche and Synosis Therapeutics Announce Partnership to Explore Potential of Five Compounds Targeting the Central Nervous System.

Jan 04, 2007 ... BASEL, Switzerland and SAN FRANCISCO, January 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche and Synosis Therapeutics today announced a new partnership that could lead to the development of treatments for schizophrenia, cognitive disorders, Parkinson's, drug dependency and pain. The broad partnership ...

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $115 Million; Two-$600,000 Power Play Prizes Won!

Jan 04, 2007 ... POWERBALL, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerball will reach an estimated $115 million jackpot for Saturday night's draw as the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening. Even though the jackpot was not hit, two lucky tickets from Indiana and South Carolina each won $600,000 cash by matching ...

bioMerieux and ExonHit Therapeutics Initiate Their Third Diagnostic Program.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Screening of Prostate Cancer From Blood MARCY L'ETOILE and PARIS, France, January 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- bioMerieux and ExonHit Therapeutics announce, today, the initiation of their third programme for the screening of cancer from blood. One of the goals is to assist ...

Cyberoam's US Partner CCNY Places First Purchase Order worth $1.2 Million.

Jan 04, 2007 ... SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major declaration today, Elitecore, the makers of Cyberoam Identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances, announced receiving the first order for 200 appliances from their North American Partner CCNY. This significant first order is ...

United Business Media Buys MediReach Healthcare Communications.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Strengthens Position in Chinese Professional Medical and Pharmaceutical Consultancy Services Market LONDON, January 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Business Media plc today announces that its healthcare division CMPMedica has acquired MediReach Healthcare Communication ...

United Business Media Buys Aviation Industry Group Ltd.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Strengthens Commonwealth Business Media's Events Portfolio for Aviation Intelligence Market LONDON, January 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Business Media plc announces today that its Commonwealth Business Media division has acquired the UK-based Aviation Industry Group Ltd ...

AIB (Allied Irish Banks) to Use VASCO's Alphanumeric Digipass 550 and VACMAN Controller Strong Authentication for Corporate and Business Internet Banking.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Leading Irish bank is first to use Alphanumeric Digipass/VACMAN Controller transaction signature; all iBB (Internet Business Banking) customers in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain to be secured with Digipass 550 OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 4 ...

STMicroelectronics Creates 'Sound Terminal' Family of High-Quality, High-Efficiency, All-Digital Audio Solutions.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Portable Bluetooth and Infrared music applications to be among 'cool' real-world demonstrations coinciding with Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas GENEVA, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics , a world leader in the design and production of semiconductors for ...

STMicroelectronics and QSound Labs Inc. Team Up to Bring Leading-Edge Audio Technology to Personal and Home Entertainment Products.

Jan 04, 2007 ... QSound QHD(R) and QSurround(R) Audio Technology Incorporated into New Range of Sound Terminal(TM) Components from ST for Home Media Systems, Flat Panel TVs, Personal Multimedia Players and Accessories GENEVA and CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ...

Leading Hard Drive Manufacturers to Promote Hybrid Technology Through New Alliance.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Hybrid Storage Alliance to Emphasize Efficiencies of Higher-Value Hard Drives with Flash Memory for Notebook Users LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STORAGE VISIONS 2007 CONFERENCE -- In a move to give the growing number of notebook PC users faster, more durable ...

United Business Media Buys Customer Contact Center Standard.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Strengthens Position in Chinese Call Centre Market LONDON, January 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Business Media plc today announces that its CMP Technology division has acquired Customer Contact Center Standard (CCCS) for a total cash consideration of $350,000. ...

Court Affirms $7 Million in Damages for Innogenetics in Patent Infringement Suit.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Judge Denies Abbott Laboratories' Requests for New Trial GENT, Belgium and MADISON, Wis., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Biotechnology Company Innogenetics announced today that a U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Wisconsin affirmed a previously awarded $7 ...

XTL Biopharmaceuticals to Present at the 25th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.

Jan 04, 2007 ... NEW YORK, January 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. announced today that Ron Bentsur, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the 25th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. Mr. Bentsur's presentation will take place on Thursday, January ...

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Announces Tim Emmerson, Leading UK M&A Lawyer, to Join Firm as Partner Based in Its London Office.

Jan 04, 2007 ... LONDON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, a pre-eminent international law firm, today announced that one of the UK's leading mergers and acquisitions lawyers, Tim Emmerson, has been elected a partner of the firm and will join its London office during the first quarter of ...

Huaneng Power International, Inc. -- New Units at Yuhuan Power Plant and Sichuan Qiaoqi Hydropower Station Completed Trial Runs.

Jan 04, 2007 ... BEIJING, Jan. 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huaneng Power International, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HNP; HKEx: 902; SSE: 600011) announces that a 1,000MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired generating unit (Unit 2) at Huaneng Yuhuan Power Plant completed the 168-hour trial run on December ...

BMA 'BREAKSTHROUGH' With 32nd Annual 2007 Pro-Comm Awards.

Jan 04, 2007 ... New awards and entry categories reflect changing business environment CHICAGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business Marketing Association (BMA) announced the "call for entries" for "B2BREAKTHROUGH," its 2007 Pro-Comm Awards. Entry deadline is February 7, 2007. "To ...

One-in-Five Workers to Change Jobs in the New Year, CareerBuilder.com Survey Finds.

Jan 04, 2007 ... CHICAGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Topping the list of New Year's resolutions for one-in-five workers (20 percent) is a new job, according to CareerBuilder.com's latest survey. The study also shows that this may be the ideal time to look for new opportunities as a shrinking labor pool has ...

DPM Auto Show Hours Reminder!

Jan 04, 2007 ... DETROIT, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit People Mover has announced the following extended hours for the 2007 North American International Auto Show, as follows: <Pre> Press Days Sunday, Jan. 7 6:30 AM - MidnightPublic Days ...

CorCell, a Cord Blood America Company, Announces First Autologous Cord Blood Transplant for Childhood Leukemia Worldwide.

Jan 04, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES and PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CorCell (http://www.corcell.com/), a Cord Blood America, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CBAI) company (http://www.cordblood-america.com/), today announced that cord blood collected and stored by one of its private, family customers ...

Golden Phoenix's Ashdown Project Completes First Sale of Molybdenum Concentrates in 2006; Updates Operations.

Jan 04, 2007 ... - World's Newest Moly Mine to Ramp-Up Production - SPARKS, Nev., Jan 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GPXM) is pleased to announce sale of the first consignment of molybdenite concentrates produced at the Ashdown mine and mill, ...

Allenergy in Potential Gas Sale to Power Coffeyville, Kansas, Electricity Generators.

Jan 04, 2007 ... COFFEYVILLE, Kan., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allenergy, Inc. , with a 17-year history in the oil and gas industry and current involvement in the multi-billion dollar natural gas fields in Kansas and Oklahoma, announced today that it has initiated discussions to sell natural gas to ...

U.K. Pop Music Phenomenon Aqualung to Play Select Dates on Upcoming Pete Yorn Tour.

Jan 04, 2007 ... New Aqualung Album, 'Memory Man,' Available Tuesday, March 6 NEW YORK, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Aqualung, the ongoing musical project of British prodigy Matt Hales, will perform as the opening act on select dates, from February 6 through March 9, on labelmate Pete Yorn's ...

Smartvue(R) Launches 802.11N Draft Wireless Outdoor IP Video Surveillance Camera.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Smartvue S4 plug and play wireless IP video surveillance solutions now feature vandal and weather resistant 802.11N draft wireless IP cameras NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartvue(R) Corporation, an award-winning technology leader in the IP video industry, announced ...

Longtime U.S. Real Estate Developer Sets Sights on Costa Rica.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Pacifico Offers Condos from $150,000 and Home Sites from $90,000 FORT MYERS, Fla., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 52 years, The Jack Parker Corporation has used phrases such as "luxury living," "breathtaking views" and "waterfront paradise" to entice buyers to purchase its ...

HouseRaising and Veteran New Orleans Builders, John and Ellie Schroder, Form Trojan Custom Homes to Construct and Renovate Homes.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Partnership of Combined Operations is HouseRaising's First in New Orleans Area NEW ORLEANS and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HouseRaising, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HRAI) , a managed service provider to the custom homebuilding industry, today announced the ...

Lexus LS 600h L Launch Edition Debuts With Neiman Marcus.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Luxury Retailer's InCircle(R) Members to Be Among the First to Own World's First Luxury Full Hybrid V8 Vehicle TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Neiman Marcus' 100th anniversary in October, Lexus is making available 100 specially equipped LS 600h L ...

Mothers Work Reports Preliminary Sales for December 2006 and Projects First Quarter Earnings to Significantly Exceed Last Year and to be Within Previous Guidance Range.

Jan 04, 2007 ... First quarter earnings projected to be at least $0.21 per share, or at least $0.42 per share before debt redemption charge, compared to last year's first quarter earnings of $0.08 per share PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mothers Work, Inc. , the world's leading ...

ZymoGenetics to Highlight Development Programs at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Jan 04, 2007 ... SEATTLE, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ZymoGenetics, Inc. announced today that Bruce L.A. Carter, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will provide an overview of company activities at the 25th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, January 11, ...

Silverado Gold Mines Ltd. - Nolan Gold Project.

Jan 04, 2007 ... - MORE HIGH GRADE GOLD ORE FOUND WHILE MINING THE SWEDE CHANNEL - - DRILLING MARY'S EAST ORE BODY DISCLOSES ADDITIONAL HIGH GRADE ORE - SILVERADO - OTCBB: SLGLF / Frankfurt: SLGL / Berlin: SLGL FAIRBANKS, AK, VANCOUVER, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ...

Patch International Inc. Strengthens Management Team with Vice President of Operations Appointment.

Jan 04, 2007 ... (OTCBB: PTCH) (Frankfurt: PQGB) VANCOUVER, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patch International Inc. ("Patch" or the "Company") (OTCBB: PTCH, Frankfurt: PQGB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Dagenais as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Dagenais will be ...

Notice of Announcement: Signet Group plc Christmas Trading Statement.

Jan 04, 2007 ... LONDON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Signet Group plc , the world's largest specialty retail jeweler, will announce its Christmas Trading Statement, at 12.30 p.m. (GMT) on Thursday 11 January 2007. On that date there will be a conference call for all interested parties at ...

26-Year Easter Seals & Friendly's Partnership is Friendly Indeed.

Jan 04, 2007 ... Restaurant Launches Longstanding 'Cones for Kids' Fundraiser to Help Easter Seals Change the Lives of People Living with Disabilities CHICAGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 'Cones for Kids' 26th year, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation today launches its annual Valentine's ...

ViaLogy plc: Milestone Achieved.

Jan 04, 2007 ... - Completion of Key Milestone on Multi-parallax Exploitation ("MPEX") Electronic Eye Program with Boeing Phantom Works ALTADENA, Calif., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ViaLogy plc , a leading innovator of real-time network-centric signal processing platforms for ...

Colossal Dinosaur Puppets to Take Over Field Museum for Dinosaur Discovery Days.

Jan 04, 2007 ... CHICAGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> WHAT: Visitors to The Field Museum on Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7 can look forward to seeing a few special guests on their visit -- two, 10-foot long colossal dinosaur puppets ...

Heidrick & Struggles CFO Eileen Kamerick Named Chief Administrative Officer.

Jan 04, 2007 ... CHICAGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. , the world's premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced that Eileen A. Kamerick, chief financial officer, will assume additional responsibilities as the firm's chief ...

Panera Bread Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues Increased 25% and System-Wide Comparable Bakery-Cafe Sales Increased 1.5% for the Four Weeks Ended December 26, 2006.

Jan 04, 2007 ... ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panera Bread Company today reported revenue increased 25% to $233 million for the fourth quarter ended December 26, 2006 from $186 million in the comparable period of 2005. Bakery-cafe sales accounted for $189 million of consolidated revenues ...

Inhibitex Announces License and Commercialization Agreement With 3M.

Jan 04, 2007 ... - Diagnostic Products to Utilize Inhibitex MSCRAMM Protein Platform - ATLANTA, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Inhibitex, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a license and commercialization agreement with 3M for the development of various diagnostic products using ...

Medarex Announces Enrollment Complete in Ipilimumab (MDX-010) Monotherapy Pivotal Registrational Trial for Metastatic Melanoma.

Jan 04, 2007 ... - Expected Biologics License Application filing on track for 2007 - PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medarex, Inc. today announced that enrollment has been completed in a pivotal, registrational clinical trial evaluating ipilimumab (MDX-010) as monotherapy for ...