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Verdict Against eBay in Counterfeit Suit Leaves Consumers Reeling.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Portero.com Sets the Standard in the Online Marketplace for Authentication NEW YORK, JUNE 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing number of U.S. and European court cases regarding the sale of counterfeit luxury products has brought attention to the very real problem consumers face when ...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- J.D. Power and Associates/.

Jun 06, 2008 ... In the news release, J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Overall Initial Quality Improves Considerably, with Gains Shared Across Most Manufacturers, issued on June 4, 2008 by J.D. Power and Associates over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the chart titled, "2008 Assembly ...

Photo: $1 Million So. Calif. Wildfire Grant Awarded to TreePeople by Boeing.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Los Angeles-based Nonprofit to Restore Fire Ravaged Forests LOS ANGELES, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- TreePeople, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit, today announced that it has received a $1 million grant from The Boeing Company to launch a comprehensive California Wildfire Restoration ...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Kraft Foods/.

Jun 06, 2008 ... In the news release, Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal, issued earlier today by Kraft Foods over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the "Best When Used By" date, should read 17DEC08 rather than ...

The Conference Board(R) Japan Business Cycle Indicators(SM) Japan Leading Economic Indicators and Related Composite Indexes for April 2008.

Jun 06, 2008 ... NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board reports today that the leading index for Japan decreased 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in April. <Pre> -- The leading index declined slightly in April, after remaining unchanged during the ...

DAFCA Enters Japanese Market With CYBERNET Systems.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Exclusive Agreement with One of Japan's Leading Distributors FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- DAFCA Incorporated, the leading vendor of tools for on-chip, at-speed silicon validation, announced today that they have chosen Tokyo-based CYBERNET Systems Co. Ltd. as their ...

California Charity Bingo Association Welcomes Federal Court Decision to Halt State Seizure of Electronic Bingo Aids.

Jun 06, 2008 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal judge today enjoined the California Attorney General's office from seizing electronic bingo aids that many charities rely on to stay in existence. Federal Judge John A. Mendez granted an emergency request for an injunction ...

Synopsys Extends Compute Platform Support to Include Solaris 10 OS-Based x86_64 Platforms.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Broad support provided across its industry-leading electronic design automation solutions MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, today announced broad support across ...

Bruce Brydon Responds to Biovail's Misleading Statements to Shareholders.

Jun 06, 2008 ... TORONTO, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Bruce Brydon in response to Biovail's misleading letter to shareholders on June 5, 2008: "In its most recent letter to shareholders, Biovail's management has been disrespectful and dismissive of senior and ...

Datalogics Announces Distribution of Adobe PDF JobReady v3.0: New Release Includes Support for MSI-Based Installation and Client-Side Job Queueing.

Jun 06, 2008 ... CHICAGO, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Datalogics, Incorporated today announced the availability of Adobe(R) PDF JobReady(TM) v3.0 through its distribution channels. Adobe PDF JobReady v3.0 enables print providers to offer more secure Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) print workflows that ...

Chrysler International Achieves Three Straight Years of Monthly Sales Growth.

Jun 06, 2008 ... - May marked 36 consecutive months of year-over-year sales increases outside North America - Record May sales were highest in Chrysler International's history - up 5 percent over May 2007 - Year-to-date sales increased 7 percent vs. same period last year - ...

Infinity Bio-Energy Files with CVM for BDR Offering and BOVESPA Listing and Calls Shareholders' Meeting to Approve New By-laws Conforming to Novo Mercado Standards.

Jun 06, 2008 ... SAO PAULO, Brazil, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Infinity Bio-Energy Ltd. (AIM: IBI.L) announced today that it has filed an application with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) to register the Company as a foreign issuer in Brazil and to issue Brazilian Depositary Receipts ...

Infinity Bio-Energy Ltd. ("Infinity" or the "Company") Publication of Directors Report and Accounts for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008.

Jun 06, 2008 ... SAO PAULO, Brazil, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Infinity Bio-Energy Ltd. (AIM: IBI.L) is pleased to announce the results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Our complete version of the Directors Report and Accounts is available on our website at http://www.infinitybio.com/ and ...

Arcadis Files for Deregistration With U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Jun 06, 2008 ... ARNHEM, The Netherlands, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting, design and engineering company, today announced that it is in the process of terminating its duty to file reports with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ...

Fred Kindle, Former ABB President and CEO, Joins Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Jun 06, 2008 ... LONDON and NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a leading private equity firm today announced that Fred Kindle, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of ABB Ltd. , has become a Partner of the Firm. Under Mr. Kindle's leadership, ABB, the world's ...

Saint-Gobain's Construction Products Sector Moves Into Japan.

Jun 06, 2008 ... PARIS, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Saint-Gobain's Construction Products sector has gained a foothold on the Japanese insulation market through its acquisition of the 43.64% stake held by Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) in MAG. The acquisition was made for an amount of 1,750 million yen ...

Improve Home Energy Savings with Insulated Siding.

Jun 06, 2008 ... ENERGY STAR Product Stops Energy Loss through Wood Framing BEACH CITY, Ohio, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The EPA's ENERGY STAR program reports that the average American household spends more than $1,900 each year on energy bills, and that figure is destined to climb. Doors and ...

VARBusiness Names Presidio, Inc. Company of the Year.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Distinction recognizes unprecedented growth, guided by innovation and a focus on customers' evolving requirements in professional services and outsourcing GREENBELT, Md., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Presidio, Inc., the leading provider of advanced IT infrastructure, outsourcing and ...

Baidu Announces Filing of Form 20-F with the SEC.

Jun 06, 2008 ... BEIJING, June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Baidu.com, Inc. , the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, today announced that it filed its annual report Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2008. The annual ...

Don't Get Antsy About a Summertime Pest: Learn the Expert Ways to Outsmart Ants.

Jun 06, 2008 ... NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- MS -- Ants may be scoping out your home right now as a source of food. By learning how ants behave and recognizing their calling cards, you can successfully prevent ant problems this year. Here are some tips from BASF, manufacturer of Termidor(R) ...

Signet Reports First Quarter Results.

Jun 06, 2008 ... LONDON, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Signet Group plc (LSE; NYSE: SIG), the world's largest speciality retail jeweller, today announced its first quarter results for the 13 weeks from 3 February to 3 May 2008. Group Total sales rose by 1.0% to $822.5 million (13 ...

One of the First Mobile Election Polls by Virgin Mobile USA Predicts Final Primary Outcome, Choosing Obama for Country's Top Spot this November.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Respondents to Text-Based Survey Cite Economy and War as Most Important Election Issues; Also Cite Willingness to Vote via Text Message WARREN, N.J., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In advance of the final states taking to the polls this week, more than 20,000 Virgin Mobile ...

Mindray's DC-3 Color Ultrasound Gains U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance.

Jun 06, 2008 ... SHENZHEN, China, June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Mindray Medical International Limited , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices worldwide, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for its DC-3 ...

Carriage Services Updates Company & Investment Profile.

Jun 06, 2008 ... HOUSTON, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carriage Services, Inc. today announced that it has updated its "Company & Investment Profile", which can be found on Carriage's website at http://www.carriageservices.com/. Carriage's updated Company & Investment Profile includes ...

Leading Academic Institutions Collaborate on 800-Patient Study of Effectiveness of Cryoablation for Men With Recurrent Prostate Cancer.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Cryoablation Offers Second Chance for Patients Whose Cancer Returns after Radiation IRVINE, Calif., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Endocare, Inc. , an innovative medical device company providing minimally invasive technologies for tissue and tumor ablation, announced today ...

Hornbeck Offshore Announces Strategic Review of TTB Business.

Jun 06, 2008 ... COVINGTON, La., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. announced today that the Company has retained J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. ("JPMorgan") to act as its financial advisor in a thorough review of strategic alternatives for its downstream tug and tank barge ...

History-Proven Gateway to Europe, Normandy Leads in Logistics and High Tech.

Jun 06, 2008 ... NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Normandy Development, the one-stop-shop and business gateway to expand successfully business activities into Europe, commemorates the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944 - the largest logistics operation at the time. Even today, Normandy continues to propose ...

Ethos Investigative Services Introduces Mortgage Fraud Investigation Service.

Jun 06, 2008 ... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Ethos Investigative Services, Inc. has added mortgage fraud investigations to its roster of risk-mitigation services. Ethos investigates claims for banks, financial institutions, and private mortgage insurance (PMI) ...

United States Government Awards Lockheed Martin Contract to Begin Production of Advanced F-16 Aircraft for Morocco.

Jun 06, 2008 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States government awarded Lockheed Martin an Undefinitized Contract Authorization (UCA) for the production of 24 Advanced F-16 Block 52 aircraft for Morocco, making the Kingdom of Morocco the 25th nation to select the F-16. ...

CRAZY, an Award-Winning Film Inspired by the Life of Guitar Legend Hank Garland, Is an Official Selection at the Boston International Film Festival, Screening Saturday, June 7, 8:15pm.

Jun 06, 2008 ... WAYLON PAYNE (WALK THE LINE) AND ALI LARTER (HEROES) STAR IN CRAZY CRAZY WINS THE VANGUARD AWARD AT THE JACKSONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL, BEST FEATURE AT THE BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL, JURY AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE AT CHARLESTON INT'L FILM FESTIVAL AND BEST SCREENPLAY AT METHOD FEST ...

GlaxoSmithKline Acquires Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a World Leader in Sirtuin Research and Development.

Jun 06, 2008 ... LONDON, PHILADELPHIA and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Sirtris) for approximately USD720 million (or approx. GBP362 million) through a cash tender offer and merger ...

US FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity for UCB's Keppra(R).

Jun 06, 2008 ... - Period of exclusivity until January 2009 in the US - Pediatric indication filed with FDA SMYRNA, Ga., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted pediatric exclusivity for Keppra(R) (levetiracetam). The ...

thinkorswim Group Inc. Name Change Effective Today.

Jun 06, 2008 ... NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- thinkorswim Group Inc. , a leading provider of online brokerage and investor education services, confirmed today that it has completed the conversion of its corporate identity from Investools Inc. The Company's stock will continue to trade under ...

Ritchie Bros.' combined Dubai-Singapore auction increases choice in global market participation.

Jun 06, 2008 ... DUBAI, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA) made it easier for thousands of equipment buyers and sellers to access the global marketplace this week, offering multiple bidding options at 18 unreserved auctions in four countries, including a ...

Avery Dennison Releases Avery DesignPro Software for Mac.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Software Incorporates Key Mac Features Including iPhoto & iTunes BREA, Calif., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Avery Dennison Office Products Company today released its new Avery(R) DesignPro(R) Software for Mac(R). It is available as a free download through the Avery website at ...

CuraGen to Present at The Seventh Annual Needham & Company Biotechnology and Medical Technology Conference.

Jun 06, 2008 ... BRANFORD, Conn., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CuraGen Corporation announced today that Dr. Timothy Shannon, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at The Seventh Annual Needham & Company Biotechnology and Medical Technology Conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 3:30 ...

Video: Paul G. Allen's Flying Heritage Collection Opens to Public at Paine Field.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Rare vintage aircraft owned by philanthropist Paul G. Allen on display in Everett, Wash. The collection represents technological innovations during World War II SEATTLE, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Flying Heritage Collection, one of the world's great collections of rare World ...

Ferrellgas Partners Reports Third-Quarter Results; Provides Guidance for Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA.

Jun 06, 2008 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. , one of the nation's largest propane distributors, today reported for the third fiscal quarter ended April 30 Adjusted EBITDA of $85.1 million, down from the record $95.1 million for the same quarter in the ...

Sangamo BioSciences Provides Update on Diabetic Neuropathy Clinical Programs.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Sangamo Announces Completion of Accrual and Expansion Plans for SB-509-701 Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Diabetic Neuropathy SAN FRANCISCO, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. announced today the completion of patient ...

Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival Features Attorney Kallow who says Fathers Key to Stopping Youth Violence.

Jun 06, 2008 ... CHICAGO, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival will feature leading attorney and top litigator Arthur Kallow from the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., as their keynote speaker. Attorney Kallow will lecture at the festival on Saturday, June 7, at 8:30am ...

Citizens Republic Prices $200 Million in Concurrent Offerings of Common Stock and Contingent Convertible Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock.

Jun 06, 2008 ... FLINT, Mich., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced today it has priced its previously announced concurrent offerings of $79.6 million or 19,904,450 million shares of common stock and $120.4 million or 2,407,644 million shares of contingent ...

[video] WallSt.net's '3 Minute Press Show' Features Executive Interviews and Highlights Recent Press for the Following: STHK, CMI, AXVEF, UFFC, OTGO, INKS, USPR, CRDS.

Jun 06, 2008 ... NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show is a daily video program hosted by WallSt.net reporter, Tracee Tolentino. Shows air Monday through Friday on: http://tv.wallst.net/3-min-press/3-min-press.php. WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show ...

Podcast Alert: PR Newswire Entertainment Roundup.

Jun 06, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- A weekly audio roundup of top Entertainment industry releases transmitted by PR Newswire. This week's roundup includes stories on Rick Springfield, D.L. Hughley, The TV Land Awards, and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. <Pre> When: The Podcast ...

OxyBand Technologies, Inc. Hires a Leader in Medical Technology as Chief Technology Officer.

Jun 06, 2008 ... SAN FRANCISCO, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- OxyBand Technologies Inc., San Francisco, has hired Dr. Olivier Postel to lead the company's bio-medical technology development and expand the company's intellectual property portfolio. OxyBand develops innovative therapeutic gas technology for ...

Shumate Industries Announces Plans to Pursue Strategic Options, Including the Potential Sale of Shumate Machine Works.

Jun 06, 2008 ... CONROE, Texas, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shumate Industries (BULLETIN BOARD: SHMT) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has directed management to pursue certain strategic options, including the potential divestiture of its Shumate Machine Works (SMW) subsidiary. ...

GreenHunter Energy Announces Board of Director and Management Changes.

Jun 06, 2008 ... GRAPEVINE, Texas, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GreenHunter Energy, Inc. announced today certain changes among senior management as well as the appointment of a Lead Director to the Board. Additionally, Michael K. Studer has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors. A summary ...

Small World Labs, Telligent to Co-Host Social Network Shoot-Out at Enterprise 2.0 Conference.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Executives from Small World Labs, Telligent, Mzinga and Jive Software to square off BOSTON, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise social network providers Small World Labs and Telligent are teaming up to co-sponsor a white-label social software shoot-out between thought leaders ...

FreshFx(R) in Scalder Reduces Pathogens in Evisceration.

Jun 06, 2008 ... FreshFx antimicrobial solution is effective along entire poultry processing line, including post-chill. SHREVEPORT, La., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- SteriFx Inc., which manufactures FreshFx antimicrobial solution, recently confirmed that poultry processing plants using FreshFx to ...

Columbia Pictures to Develop My Fair Lady With CBS Films.

Jun 06, 2008 ... - Duncan Kenworthy and Sir Cameron Mackintosh to Produce - CULVER CITY, Calif., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Pictures has entered into an agreement with CBS Films to create a new motion picture of the Lerner and Loewe classic musical My Fair Lady, to be produced by Duncan ...

New WaveSense Presto(TM) and Pro(TM) Glucose Meters to Simplify Testing.

Jun 06, 2008 ... SALEM, N.H., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the WaveSense(TM) line of blood glucose monitoring products (AgaMatrix, Inc.) announce the launch of the WaveSense Presto and WaveSense KeyNote Pro Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems (BGMS). The Presto is a no code meter with premium ...

Dice Holdings Reveals Mixed Outlook for Hiring Based on Mid-Year Employment Survey.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Half of Those Surveyed Plan to Scale Back Hiring, and 60 Percent say They Cannot Predict When Hiring Will Return to Normal 97 Percent of Companies Indicate New Hires are Receiving the Same or More pay Than Last Year NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dice ...

Genta Submits NDA Amendment to FDA for Genasense as Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Submission Based on Increased 5-Year Survival Data for Responding Patients BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genta Incorporated (BULLETIN BOARD: GNTA) announced that the Company has submitted an amendment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ...

Webster Prices $225 Million Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock.

Jun 06, 2008 ... WATERBURY, Conn., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Webster Financial Corporation , the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., announced today that it has priced a public offering of 225,000 shares, or $225 million aggregate liquidation preference, of non-cumulative perpetual convertible ...

Banro outlines major new mineralized gold structure at Mufwa within its Twangiza property.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Results include soil values up to 1,880 ppb Au; rock chip samples grading up to 64.00 g/t Au; and channel samples in artisanal adits with intersections of 13.75 metres @ 8.75 g/t Au, 4.00 metres @ 24.15 g/t Au and 8.00m @ 7.87 g/t Au. TORONTO, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ...

Multimedia Dating is Coming.

Jun 06, 2008 ... The Leading Dating Site Allows you to Have a Face to Face Conversation With any Woman While Staying at Home BANGOR, Maine, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Anastasia International, the leading international introduction and romance company has recently launched video chat - a new ...

U.S. Pension Plans Helped by Higher Stock Prices and Lower Liabilities, According to BNY Mellon Asset Management.

Jun 06, 2008 ... Typical Plan Is in Better Health than at Beginning of 2008 PITTSBURGH, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A rise in the equity markets combined with higher bond yields in May led to a gain of 3.2 percentage points in the funded status of the typical U.S. pension plan, according ...

RNC Launches New Web Site: MeetBarackObama.com.

Jun 06, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republican National Committee (RNC) launched today a new Web site, MeetBarackObama.com -- a one-stop shop for voters to learn about the presumptive Democrat nominee. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080519/RNCLOGO ) ...

U.S. Company Offers Alternative to Chinese-Made Stands Holding the American Flag and Military Colors.

Jun 06, 2008 ... RADCLIFF, Ky., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Flag is being supported and displayed all around the USA and the world in plastic sand-filled Chinese flag stands. One company, Uniform Accessories Unlimited, Inc., declares this a disgrace to all the veterans, armed forces, elected ...

bidEup Chairman Richard Schroth Named One of Top 25 Consultants in the World.

Jun 06, 2008 ... BETHESDA, Md., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- bidEup, the first online marketplace for legally binding real estate transactions, announced today that Dr. Richard Schroth, Chairman of its Advisory Board, has been named one of the Top 25 Consultants in the World for 2008 by Consulting Magazine. ...

Lord Leonard Steinberg, Founder of Stanley Leisure Ltd. Agrees to Become Chairman of the Board of Electronic Game Card, Inc.

Jun 06, 2008 ... On June 6, 2008, Lord Steinberg filed as a 5 percent owner of Electronic Game Card, Inc. NEW YORK and LONDON, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Electronic Game Card, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EGMI) ("EGC"), announced today that Lord Leonard Steinberg has agreed to join the Board ...

Daycare Trust: Prime Minister Launches National Childcare Week.

Jun 06, 2008 ... LONDON, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prime Minister Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP today launched Daycare Trust's 11th annual National Childcare Week at an event at No10 Downing Street. The theme of National Childcare Week is "Building brighter futures". National Childcare Week will run ...

Trina Solar Announces First Quarter 2008 Results.

Jun 06, 2008 ... CHANGZHOU, China, June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trina Solar Limited (''Trina Solar'' or the ''Company''), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, founded in 1997, today ...

ASDA Makes Saving Child's Play.

Jun 06, 2008 ... LONDON, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- - Invest in an ASDA Child Trust Fund & Receive 25GBP in ASDA Gift Vouchers ASDA announced its latest savings product to help customers invest in their children's future - the new ASDA Child Trust Fund (CTF). The CTF will now be provided in ...

InterMune to Present at Goldman Sachs Healthcare and Needham & Co. Biotechnology and Medical Technology Conferences.

Jun 06, 2008 ... BRISBANE, Calif., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InterMune, Inc. today announced that John Hodgman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of InterMune, will present at the Goldman Sachs Twenty-Ninth Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Dana Point, Calif. on June 10, 2008 ...

Hawthorne Heights to Release New Studio Album on Victory Records.

Jun 06, 2008 ... CHICAGO, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The surviving members of platinum selling rock band Hawthorne Heights have agreed to drop, in its entirety, their August 2006 lawsuit against Victory Records entitled Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, Casey Calvert, Micah Carli, Matt Ridenour, JT Woodruff, p/k/a ...