PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, July 17:
Sunrise Senior Living Founder and CEO to Become Chairman.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Mark S. Ordan to Become CEO, Board Member MCLEAN, Va., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. today announced that Paul J. Klaassen, its founder and chief executive officer of 27 years, will become Sunrise's non-executive chairman of the board and ...
Vail Resorts Announces Increase to Share Repurchase Program.
Jul 17, 2008 ... BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's common stock repurchase authorization by three million shares. Shares of common stock purchased pursuant to the repurchase program ...
Small Business Initiative Celebrates First Graduating Class of the Contractor's Development Program.
Jul 17, 2008 ... LARGO, Md., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 17, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corp's. Small Business Initiative Program (EDC, SBI) will celebrate the first graduating class of the Prince George's County Contractors Development Program. The program was presented in ...
HotelBrokerOne Finds Gold, Expands West.
Jul 17, 2008 ... OKLAHOMA CITY, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- HotelBrokerOne announced today the opening of a new West Coast office located in Los Angeles, California. Industry veteran Leigh-Anne Ashton was designated Managing Broker and Senior Vice President. Long time hospitality insider Harry Hashim was ...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- China Sky One Medical, Inc./.
Jul 17, 2008 ... In the news release, "China Sky One Medical, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with Harbin Baolong Pharmaceutical Company", issued by China Sky One Medical, Inc. over Xinhua PR Newswire on July 15, we are advised by the company that the third paragraph, first sentence, should read "The ...
Claymont Steel Announces Results to Date and Extension of Early Tender Date in Tender Offer for its Outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2015.
Jul 17, 2008 ... CLAYMONT, Del., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Claymont Steel, Inc. (the "Company") today announced the results to date of its previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2015 (the "Notes"). As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 16, ...
Update: Morguard Corporation Extends Offer for Revenue Properties Company Limited.
Jul 17, 2008 ... MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Morguard Corporation (MRC: TSX) ("Morguard") today announced that it has extended its offer to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Revenue Properties Company Limited (RPC: TSX) ("RPCL") that it does not already own, pursuant ...
Vical Announces Breakthrough for Pandemic Influenza DNA Vaccines With Preliminary Human Data.
Jul 17, 2008 ... SAN DIEGO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vical Incorporated today announced a breakthrough with preliminary clinical trial data demonstrating that DNA vaccines can safely achieve significant immune responses against H5N1 pandemic influenza in humans. DNA vaccines are fundamentally ...
Walk Score Unveils America's Most Walkable Neighborhoods.
Jul 17, 2008 ... San Francisco tops the list; over 2,500 neighborhoods ranked SEATTLE, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Front Seat, the civic software company that operates walkability site http://www.walkscore.com/, today announced the results of their calculations to identify America's Most Walkable ...
AT&T U-verse Voice Launches in Indianapolis.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Next-Generation Voice Service Offers Convenient Integrated Wired and Wireless Features, Reliable Call Quality INDIANAPOLIS, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse(SM) Voice in parts of the Indianapolis area, bringing ...
Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Network in Ohio to Portions of Licking County, Ohio.
Jul 17, 2008 ... High-Speed Network Gives Verizon Wireless Customers Access to Fast Wireless Internet, Email, Mobile Music, Videos and More HANOVER, Ohio, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network to ...
Visual Effects Software Leader GenArts Hires Katherine Hays as CEO.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Former Massive, Inc. Founder and COO Will Lead GenArts Following Strategic Investment from Insight Venture Partners CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- GenArts, a leading provider of visual effects software for the film, broadcast and video industries, announced today ...
Long Island/Queens Residential Market Shows Stability With Long Island Sales Increasing.
Jul 17, 2008 ... 2nd Quarter 2008 Prudential Douglas Elliman Long Island/Queens Market Overview-Prepared by Miller Samuel NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Quarter Prudential Douglas Elliman Long Island/Queens Market Overview shows the housing market in stable condition with slight ...
The Scientific Business of Thomson Reuters Publishes Its 2008 Liquent Regulatory Affairs Trends Survey Results.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Survey Highlights Trends In eCTD Migration And Submissions Outsourcing And Provides Insights Into Regulatory Product Management Trends Across North America And Europe PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters today announced the ...
Melrose Jewelers USA (www.MelroseJewelers.com) Announces the Top 5 Rolex Datejust Watch Models Demanded in America.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Melrose Jewelers USA (www.MelroseJewelers.com) Announces the Top 5 Rolex Datejust Watch Models Demanded in America LOS ANGELES, CA, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Melrose Jewelers USA http://www.melrosejewelers.com/ today announced the top 5 Rolex Datejust Watch Models demanded in ...
Daiichi Sankyo and Ranbaxy Confirm Deal Is Binding and Final, Allay Market Rumour and Speculation.
Jul 17, 2008 ... TOKYO, and NEW DELHI, India, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Following intense speculation in sections of the media and the stock market, Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited ("Daiichi Sankyo") and Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (NSE/BSE: Ranbaxy/500359) ("Ranbaxy") reiterate that the agreement between ...
Consortium Established to Develop and Promote Close Proximity Wireless Technology 'TransferJet'.
Jul 17, 2008 ... TOKYO, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation, Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Hitachi Ltd., Victor Company of Japan, KDDI Corporation, Kenwood Corporation, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), Nikon Corporation, Olympus Imaging Corporation, Pioneer Corporation, ...
AMT Appoints Director Global Marketing and Sales.
Jul 17, 2008 ... AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, announced today the appointment of Mrs. Janneke de Wal, M.D., as Director Global Marketing and Sales. She will report to Anthony J ....
SAFC Supply Solutions Launches REACH-Compliant Products and Support.
Jul 17, 2008 ... ST. LOUIS, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFC Supply Solutions(R), a focus area within SAFC(R), a member of the Sigma-Aldrich Group , announced today that the Company has launched a new initiative designed specifically to assist its customers with their regulatory requirement under ...
Essilor - First-Half 2008 Revenue.
Jul 17, 2008 ... CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- <Pre> - First-Half 2008 Revenue Up - 5.4% Like-for-Like - 9.6% at Constant Exchange Rates </Pre> Essilor International, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, today announced consolidated revenue of ...
Motorola Broadband Solutions Win InfoVision Awards for Innovation.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Broadband technologies from Motorola receive world recognition HONG KONG, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BROADBAND WORLD FORUM ASIA 2008 -- Motorola, Inc. today announced that two of its innovative broadband solutions have been awarded the InfoVision Award, presented by the ...
Nu Skin Enterprises to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Results.
Jul 17, 2008 ... PROVO, Utah, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. announced that it will release second quarter financial results prior to the market opening on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Truman Hunt, president and chief executive officer, will host a conference call ...
ProLogis Announces Expansion of Roles Within Global Investment Management Group.
Jul 17, 2008 ... - Ralf Wessel Becomes Managing Director of Global Investment Management - DENVER, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis , the world's largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it has made two appointments for leadership of its ...
IMAX Signs International Joint Venture Deal with One of Japan's Largest Exhibitors.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Tokyu Recreation's 109 Cinemas Enters IMAX Business with Up to Four Joint Venture Locations in Japan IMAX(R) Digital Continues to Drive IMAX's Joint Venture Business TORONTO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Tokyu ...
Payment Processor Equens Becomes Societas Europaea.
Jul 17, 2008 ... UTRECHT, the Netherlands, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - Societas Europaea (SE) Reflects European Ambitions of Equens Today, Equens - one of the largest payment processors in Europe - was transformed into a Societas Europaea and became Equens SE. This legal form is in line with ...
New, Informative EAU Website Launched: http://www.urologyweek.org.
Jul 17, 2008 ... ARNHEM, The Netherlands, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Association of Urology (EAU) launched a new website recently as platform for the promotional activities for the first European Urology Week, which will be organised from 15 to 19 September. http://www.urologyweek.org/ is a ...
UK Businesses Urged to Help Employees Deal With Stress More Positively.
Jul 17, 2008 ... FRIMLEY, England, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - New Report Highlights Dangerous Responses To Stress Among Employees UK workers are most likely to turn to alcohol, smoking and comfort eating to help them deal with the stress of their occupations, according to a new 'Stroke in ...
Buy My House Specialists Adopt Plc Status.
Jul 17, 2008 ... SUNDERLAND, England, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunderland based UK Property Bank (UKPB), who specialise in fast cash purchases of residential property have announced today the adoption of plc status. No longer a limited company, UKPB are responding to a surge in demand for their services by ...
The Global PV Market: Fasten Your Seatbelts.
Jul 17, 2008 ... ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- - The Global PV Market is Facing Some Turbulent Times. For Survivors, Market Prospects Will Be Infinite. The enormous growth in the solar industry will lead to an oversupply situation in the short term; however, grid-parity ...
GigaMedia Partners with EA and Tencent in China for NBA STREET Online.
Jul 17, 2008 ... <Pre>'Dream Team' Partnership Will Bring Top Sports Titleto Giant Marketplace: a 'Monster Slam Dunk' </Pre> HONG KONG, July 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GigaMedia Limited announced today that it has secured an exclusive license to offer in ...
StarTek Expands Internationally to Philippines.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Strategic Move Provides Clients With Greater Flexibility and New Delivery Channel DENVER, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StarTek, Inc. today announced a new contact center in the Philippines that is expected to open in the fourth quarter of this year. The new overseas ...
New Oriental Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2008.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Quarterly Net Revenues Increased by 62.5% Year-Over-Year Quarterly Net Income Increased by 214.6% Year-Over-Year Quarterly Net Income Excluding Share-Based Compensation Expenses (non-GAAP) <Pre> Increased by 513.2% Year-Over-Year...
CEVA Logistics Integrates Businesses Worldwide.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Group Leadership Structure Re-aligned Four Regional Presidents to Drive Growth CEO John Pattullo: "This Will Bring us Even Closer to Customers." HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies ...
GSMA Calls for Entries to the Mobile Asia Awards 2008 and Mobile Innovation APAC Tournament.
Jul 17, 2008 ... New categories for 'Mobile Money', Mobile Internet and a 'Green Mobile' Award HONG KONG, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA, the global trade group for the mobile industry, today made an official call for entries to the Asia Mobile Awards 2008 and the Asia Pacific round of its ...
Golden Phoenix Strengthens Its Investor Communications and Awareness Program.
Jul 17, 2008 ... SPARKS, Nev., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GPXM) announced today that it has retained Equiti- trend Advisors LLC to implement a comprehensive investor communications and financial markets awareness program for the Company, beginning ...
Scholefield Law Firm Ushers in the Era of the 'Sales Attorney'.
Jul 17, 2008 ... SAN DIEGO, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego based construction law firm, Scholefield Associates, P.C. recently hired their first 'sales attorney', and possibly created the legal industry's first associate position who's only job is to bring in new clients. This is the first step in ...
South Texas Cities Along U.S.-Mexico Border Capture Investor Attention.
Jul 17, 2008 ... MISSION, Texas, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- If you've never heard of the U.S.-Mexico border towns of Mission and McAllen, Texas, it's in your best economic interest to remember them. The South Texas border has seen tremendous development over the last decade and investors are discovering what ...
F3 Technologies, Inc. Announces the Appointment of New President.
Jul 17, 2008 ... ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- F3 Technologies, Inc. , an Atlanta-based SaaS development company and application service provider, is pleased to announce today that it has appointed Rainey Shane as the new President of the Company. Ms. Shane's fifteen years ...
America's Favorite Architecture: The Movie Version.
Jul 17, 2008 ... AIA Launches Web-based Shape of America film series, promoting architectural history and design, continuing dialogue with public WASHINGTON, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Like any good novel or play immortalized on film, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) takes a page out of ...
Danaher Announces Record Second Quarter Results.
Jul 17, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Danaher Corporation announced today that net earnings from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 were $363 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, an 18% increase as compared to the Company's 2007 second quarter net earnings ...
Object Management Group Transitions Its Certification Programs to Pearson VUE.
Jul 17, 2008 ... OMG certification programs test knowledge in areas of UML(R) modeling, Real-time and Embedded Systems and Business Process Management BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pearson VUE, the electronic certification and licensure testing business of Pearson, today ...
Olympics Feature Package.
Jul 17, 2008 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with the 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." This ...
Park Hyatt Takes the Gold in China.
Jul 17, 2008 ... NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Hyatt makes its first foray into China. Park Hyatt Beijing and Park Hyatt Shanghai will take the medal for the tallest buildings in their respective cities. Park Hyatt Shanghai will take the coveted crown of highest hotel in the world. Head and ...
Licensing Agreement Signed With Paramount Digital Entertainment.
Jul 17, 2008 ... DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playtech (AIM: PTEC), the international designer, developer and licensor of software to the online and land-based gaming industry, is pleased to announce having signed a four-year, exclusive licensing agreement with Paramount ...
Parents Rank Child Safety and Health and Nutrition as Top Priorities.
Jul 17, 2008 ... PriceGrabber.com(R) surveys prompt awareness videos on parental hot topics LOS ANGELES, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceGrabber.com(R), a part of Experian, explored important issues for the modern-day parent in its latest survey of 1,584 online shoppers conducted in June. In ...
Second Quarter 2008 Webcast Conference Call.
Jul 17, 2008 ... <Pre> SHANGHAI, China, July 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --Please join SMIC's : -- Dr. Richard Chang, Chief Executive Officer and President -- Morning Wu, Acting Chief Financial Officer -- Theresa Teng, Head of Finance and Investor Relations </Pre> as they announce the ...
Redbox(R) Offers Summer Fun on a Budget as Consumers Face Rising Gasoline and Food Prices.
Jul 17, 2008 ... National Survey Finds Most Americans Plan to Spend Less Money on Entertainment this Summer OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Redbox Summer Fun Nights Survey, entertainment budgets are getting cut this summer. The recent redbox survey, conducted ...
Boeing, Air China Announce Agreements for Boeing 777s and 737s.
Jul 17, 2008 ... FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company has signed an order with Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, for 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) and 30 Next- Generation 737-800 jetliners. "These airplanes are the most ...
Uroplasty to Host First Quarter Conference Call on July 31.
Jul 17, 2008 ... MINNEAPOLIS, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Uroplasty, Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 ended June 30, 2008, at the close of the market on Thursday, July 31, 2008. The Company will host a conference call to discuss these ...
Mexoro Minerals Intersects High Grade Mineralization at the Cieneguita Project, Mexico.
Jul 17, 2008 ... CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mexoro Minerals Ltd. Intersects High Grade Mineralization At Its Cieneguita Project (BULLETIN BOARD: MXOM) (Frankfurt: OYA1). Mexoro Minerals Ltd. is pleased to announce assay results from six additional drill holes at its ...
New Website Offers Information on Government Transparency.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Sunshine Review Website Helps Citizens and Journalists CHICAGO, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Sam Adams Alliance launched a new website, SunshineReview.org, to over 600 conservative participants and bloggers at the Americans for Prosperity state summit in Austin, Texas ....
FNDS3000 Corp Announces Addition of Ernst Schoenbaechler to Board of Directors.
Jul 17, 2008 ... PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FNDS3000 Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: FDTC) (Frankfurt: "FT4," A0MWLG) is announcing a shareholder update. FNDS3000 Corp has added Ernst Schoenbaechler to its Board of Directors. Ernst Schoenbaechler has over 38 years of ...
Capitol Bancorp Reports Second Quarter Results.
Jul 17, 2008 ... 2ND QUARTER 2008 HIGHLIGHTS - Assets Exceed $5.3 Billion - Year-over-Year Growth in Loans (20%) - Linked-Quarter Growth in Assets (22%) and Deposits (21%) - Total Capital in Excess of 13% of Total Assets and Strong Support as Measured by ...
iSuppli Acquires Leading Automotive Electronics Analysis Firm Telematics Research Group.
Jul 17, 2008 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- iSuppli Corp. is pleased to announce it is driving automotive market research to the next level by acquiring Telematics Research Group, Inc. (TRG), the leader in vehicle-electronics business intelligence. Established in 2000 and based ...
Nokia Q2 2008 Net Sales EUR 13.2 Billion, EPS EUR 0.36 excl. Special Items (Reported EPS EUR 0.29).
Jul 17, 2008 ... Market Share Gains and Strong Profitability Drive EPS Growth (Excluding Special Items) HELSINKI, Finland, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia Corporation <Pre> Interim report July 17, 2008 at 13.00 (CET +1) </Pre> The complete press release with ...
Avistar Communications Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2008.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Strategy Demonstrating Significant Sequential Quarterly Improvements as Revenue Increases 56% SAN MATEO, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avistar Communications Corporation , a video collaboration platform provider, today announced its financial results for the three ...
The GL Company(R) Announces the Availability of Human Resources and Payroll Modules for the Inquiry Suite for JD Edwards(R).
Jul 17, 2008 ... New modules for The GL Company's real-time inquiry and reporting solution provide easy inquiries and data aggregation for HR and payroll departments with extensive reporting requirements ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The GL Company, the leader in the Accounting ...
Advanced Life Sciences Announces Collaboration With UK Ministry of Defence on ALS-886.
Jul 17, 2008 ... CHICAGO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. , today announced that the United Kingdom's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory ("Dstl") will evaluate the developmental compound ALS-886 as a treatment for chemically induced lung injury. ALS-886 is a ...
Pin for Pin, Micrel Gives Ethernet Customers Higher Throughput Than Ever Before.
Jul 17, 2008 ... New Device Features Industry-First Fast Ethernet Controller with SPI Interface SAN JOSE, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., , an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the KSZ8851, a single-port ...
Bookham Supplies Full-Band Tunable Pluggable Transceiver to Ciena.
Jul 17, 2008 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bookham, Inc. today announced that it has begun supply of its TL8000 full-band tunable pluggable transceiver to Ciena(R) Corporation, the network specialist. Ciena plans to use this 10Gb/s module across its high-end switching and ...
Concur Sponsors Financial Week Webinar On Maximizing T&E Budgets.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Financial Week experts to discuss how best-in-class organizations are controlling T&E spending in the face of rising travel costs on Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm EDT REDMOND, Wash., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Concur the world's leading provider of on-demand business ...
Entergy Provides Preliminary Second Quarter Earnings Guidance.
Jul 17, 2008 ... NEW ORLEANS, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Entergy Corporation today indicated that it expects second quarter 2008 as-reported earnings of approximately $1.36 per share and operational earnings of $1.45 per share compared to as-reported and operational results of $1.32 per share in ...
ProLogis Releases New Research Report on Mexico's Foreign-Owned Manufacturing Plants and Warehouses.
Jul 17, 2008 ... - Report Analyzes Mexico's Export-Led Growth Strategy and Recent Economic Success Related to its Export Market - DENVER, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis , the world's largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, today released a new research ...
Provident Bankshares Announces Second Quarter Results.
Jul 17, 2008 ... Company Reports $15.1 Million in Earnings and Stable Loan Quality BALTIMORE, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Provident Bankshares Corporation , the parent company of Provident Bank, today reported net income of $15.1 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the quarter ended ...
UTC Reports Second Quarter EPS Up 14 Percent to $1.32, Raises 2008 Revenue and Earnings Guidance.
Jul 17, 2008 ... HARTFORD, Conn., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Technologies Corp. today reported second quarter 2008 earnings per share of $1.32 and net income of $1.3 billion, up 14 percent and 11 percent, respectively, over the year ago quarter. Results for the current quarter include a ...