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Statement by the President

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Laura and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our good friend and a great American: Senator Jesse Helms. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Dot, and all the members of the Helms family. Throughout his long public career, Senator Jesse Helms...

USAID Administrator Officiates at Vietnam Mission Opening

WASHINGTON, July 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As part of her official visit to Vietnam, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Henrietta Fore presided at a ceremonial opening of the agency's new mission in Hanoi. Since the mission has been operating for the past few...

DPW Secretary Highlights Gains for Children, Families in 2008-2009 Budget

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 4 PRNewswire — Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman today said the Governor's newly enacted 2008-09 budget will meet the critical needs of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, as well as introduce strong new protections for children with autism...

Governor Rendell to Sign Budget

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Governor Edward G. Rendell will sign Pennsylvania's 2008-09 budget at 6 p.m. TONIGHT, Friday, July 4, in the Governor's Reception Room. EVENT: Governor Rendell to sign 2008-09 budget DATE: Friday, July 4 TIME: 6 p.m. LOCATION...

WomenCount PAC Comes Out With a BANG on July 4th: Group to Relaunch as MoveOn for Women

SAN FRANCISCO, July 4 PRNewswire — Using MoveOn as its model, WomenCount PAC is asking members to weigh in on the issues, candidates and agendas for the future. In an e-mail describing the Fourth of July as an opportunity "to make your own declaration," the group is urging members to...

Remarks by the President at Monticello's 46th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Monticello Charlottesville, Virginia 10:07 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, and happy Fourth of July. (Applause.) I am thrilled to be here at Monticello. I've never been here before. (Audience disturbance.) To my fellow citizens to be, we...

Richard Viguerie: Senator Jesse Helms Was the Leader of the New Right

MANASSAS, Va., July 4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following statement was released by Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, regarding the death of former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC): "Without Senator Jesse Helms, there may not have been a New Right. "It was the New Right...

Statement by Evangelist Billy Graham on the Death of Senator Jesse Helms

MONTREAT, N.C., July 4 PRNewswire — Jesse Helms, my friend and long-time senator from my home state of North Carolina, was a man of consistent conviction to conservative ideals and courage to faithfully serve God and country based on principle, not popularity or politics. In the...

Company Profile for Jinsoo Terry

-(Business Wire)-July 4, 2008 - Jinsoo Terry is one of the hottest, innovative creators of leadership training in the U.S. With a unique and entertaining presentation style called the "Jinsoo Terry Experience," her highly-energetic and educational practice inspires individuals to take action and...

Genuine Political Alternative Needed After Barack Obama's FISA Surrender, Says Bob Barr

ATLANTA, July 4 PRNewswire — "The two major parties like to say that a vote for anyone else is a wasted vote," notes Libertarian Party presidential nominee Bob Barr. "But it should be obvious to all that only the Libertarian Party provides an alternative in November. After all, Sen...

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In-Depth Analysis of China's Fiberglass Industry for 2008

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California CIO Announces Members of Geospatial Information Systems Task Force

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - California Chief Information Officer Teri Takai today announced the members of the Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Task Force. Governor Schwarzenegger recently called for the creation of a task force to develop a statewide strategy to enhance...

Press Briefing by Dana Perino

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:35 P.M. EDT MS. PERINO: Hello, everybody. Hello to my mom in the back, my mom and my sister — friends. (Applause.) I don't usually get that reception in here. (Laughter.) Q Mom gets it. MS. PERINO: Yes, I know...

Statement by the Press Secretary

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The President and Mrs. Bush will travel to the Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Thailand, and People's Republic of China in August. In South Korea, President Bush and President Lee will discuss regional and global security issues as well as their commitment...

Senator Calderon, Montebello Mayor & Mayor Pro-Tem, City Officials to Join Moen at July 8 Grand Opening of New Affordable Housing Development

MONTEBELLO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - State Senator Ronaldo Calderon, Mayor William Molinari and Mayor Pro-Tem Rosemarie Vasquez of the City of Montebello and several Montebello City Council Representatives will join officials from the Montebello Housing Development Corporation and...

Statement from a Spokesman for Mr Deripaska

LONDON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Responding to a ruling from the High Court today in the case of Michael Cherney v Oleg Deripaska, a spokesman for Mr Deripaska said: "This ruling is not on the substance of the case between Mr Deripaska and Mr Cherney. Rather, it is a procedural judgment about...

Celanese Announces Emulsion Polymers Price Increase in North America

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Celanese, a global leader in emulsion polymers, announced today that it will increase the price of all vinyl-based and acrylic-based emulsions sold in North America according to the following schedule. -0- *T Emulsion type Increase per wet lb...

Fred Sainz Joins Gill Foundation as Director of Communications/Marketing

DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The Gill Foundation announced today the hire of Fred Sainz as the director of communications/marketing. Fred, who is currently the director of communications and press secretary to Mayor Jerry Sanders of San Diego, will officially join the foundation on August...

Communications Resource, Inc. (CRI) Awarded US Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Small Woman-Owned Business Contractor of the Year for 2008

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Communications Resource, Inc. (CRI), a trusted provider of consulting and security services to federal customers for over fourteen years, was presented the USDA OIG's Small Woman-Owned Business Contractor of the Year for 2008. The award was presented by the...

Northwest Airlines Reports June Traffic

EAGAN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) today announced a June consolidated (mainline and regional) load factor of 86.8 percent, 1.2 points below June 2007. Northwest reported a mainline load factor of 87.7 percent, 0.9 points below June 2007. In June 2008...

To Help Stem Abuse-Related Child Deaths, Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Signs Bill Into Law

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed a measure into law that's designed to decrease the number of abuse-related child injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. In the event of a child fatality or near fatality where there is an indicated...

TruGreen Deploys Expert Volunteers to Help Military Families Keep Their Yards Ship Shape

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - When family members on active duty are overseas, those left at home often have to double-up on household chores. Thanks to a group of TruGreen volunteers, keeping their lawns green won't be one of them. TruGreen has been volunteering its services through...

Research and Markets: Get Big Results on Small Budgets with How to Market, Advertise and Promote Your Business or Service in Your Own Backyard

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "How to Market, Advertise and Promote Your Business or Service in Your Own Backyard" report to their offering. When it comes to promoting a business, what works for the world's biggest companies...

Fourteen Commercial Properties Win The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) and Earth Awards

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The commercial real estate industry honored 14 commercial properties with The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) and Earth Award at the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International's annual conference and The Office Building Show held June...

Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C. Files Class Action Lawsuit Against NexCen Brands, Inc.

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The law firm of Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C. announced today that it has filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of NexCen Brands, Inc. common stock...

Greenberg Traurig Florida Attorneys, Practices Highly Recognized By UK's Chambers and Partners

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Chambers & Partners USA Guide, an annual listing of the leading business lawyers and law firms in the world published in the U.K., lists 136 Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys in its 2008 edition. The number of Greenberg Traurig attorneys listed in this...

Statement by the President upon Departure

BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland 11:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak to President Uribe of Colombia, and he called to give me the good news that hostages had been rescued, including three Americans that...

District Businesses Benefit from Hi-Tech Partnership Between TechAssist and the DC Chamber of Commerce

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - This month, the DC Chamber of Commerce and TechAssist announced the formation of a strategic partnership which aims to provide access to technology for small and medium-sized businesses in the District of Columbia. The range of new technologies on the market...

Michael Cherney US $4 Billion Legal Case against Deripaska to Proceed in England

LONDON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - The High Court has today confirmed that Michael Cherney can pursue his claims against Oleg Deripaska in England. Mr Cherney is suing Mr Deripaska in relation to an agreement made between them in London in March 2001. In the proceedings, Mr Cherney seeks to...

Research and Markets: The Book 'Special Relativity and How It Works' Features Three New Chapters (Electromagnetism, Optics, Quantum Mechanics)

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets , he not only shows what relativity is, but also how it works. The scope of new material extends to include a chapter on Causality and on Applied Relativity, including astrophysical and accelerator topics. Backed throughout by...

HamaTech Ships 30th MaskTrack(R) System, the Photomask Cleaning System of Choice for 45nm Advanced Processes and Beyond

STERNENFELS, Germany-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - HamaTech Advanced Process Equipment (HamaTech APE) GmbH & Co. KG, a member of the Singulus Group and an established market leader of semiconductor equipment, today announced the shipment of its 30th MaskTrack photomask cleaning system...

Fact Sheet: Charting A Clear Course For The Economy

BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new jobs figures for June. Nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 62,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.5 percent, in line with expectations. Although these numbers are...

Celanese to Hold Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on July 22

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global, integrated chemical company, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2008 second quarter results on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central Time/10:00 a.m. Eastern Time...

The Science of Sustainability and Green Engineering for Sustainable Design

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Sustainable Design: The Science of Sustainability and Green Engineering" report to their offering. Most of the existing books on sustainability and green construction take either an "inspirational...

Corrected: Statement by the Press Secretary

BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Gillani of Pakistan to the White House on July 28, 2008. The President welcomes the opportunity to talk to Prime Minister Gillani on ways to further advance bilateral cooperation with Pakistan on a broad range of...

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KCM HOLDINGS CORP. (OTC:KCMH) Takes Another Step towards Becoming a Fully Reporting Company

FRISCO, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - KCM HOLDINGS CORP. (OTC:KCMH) announced today that it has completed another step towards becoming a fully reporting company by posting its financial information on Pink Sheets, upgrading its market tier to "Limited Information" status. This phase...

Perkins+Will Merger with The Environments Group to Create Deepened Interiors Expertise

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Perkins+Will announces today that The Environments Group, a Chicago-based firm with deep expertise in designing corporate and commercial interiors, has merged with the global integrated design firm. With 65 professionals and support staff, the Environments...

Vermont Child Murder: Authorities Sitting on Evidence That Could Locate Thousands of Other Child Victims

Senate Inaction on Child Rescue Bill Threatens Children WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The real story behind the abduction and murder of a 12-year-old Vermont girl, Brooke Bennett, is one that many federal officials don't want told: authorities are now sitting on mountains...

Hines REIT Announces Third Public Offering

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Hines Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (Hines REIT) announced today that its third public offering was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2008. Hines REIT will immediately commence sales of its common stock under this...

Syntel to Announce Second Quarter Results on Thursday, July 24, 2008

TROY, Mich.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Syntel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNT), a global Applications Outsourcing and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) company, will announce results for the Second Quarter 2008, before the market opens on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Syntel management will conduct a...

Research and Markets: A Woman's Journal: Helping Women Recover - Special Edition for Use in the Criminal Justice System, Revised - The Latest and Most Up-To-Date Theory and Practice

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets The Author Feedback Form For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3e0e4a/a_womans_journal

How to Optimize Time, Energy, and Productivity to Achieve Peak Performance for Executives

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Executive Stamina: How to Optimize Time, Energy, and Productivity to Achieve Peak Performance" report to their offering. Praise for Executive Stamina "Seldman is a world-class executive coach...

Statement by the Press Secretary

BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan to the White House on July 28, 2008. The President welcomes the opportunity to talk to Prime Minister Gilani on ways to further advance bilateral cooperation with Pakistan on a broad range of...

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The Economy is the Number One Issue in the Election, the Latest CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll Shows

PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Opinion Research Corporation (an infoGROUP Company) (NASDAQ:IUSA) reported today that the economy is the number one issue for Americans in the Presidential campaign. In the latest CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll conducted June 26-29, 58% of...

Market Forecasts of Chinese Small- and Medium-Size TFT-LCD Module Cell Panel and Driver IC Market Available Now

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Chinese Small and Medium Size TFT LCD Application IC Market, 2Q 2008" report to their offering. This research presents Chinese small- and medium-size TFT-LCD module cell panel and driver IC...

Bread for the World Urges G8 Nations to Mobilize Greater Response to World Hunger Crisis

WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — With the G8 Summit set to begin in Japan on July 7, Bread for the World today urged the leaders of the world's wealthiest and most powerful countries to scale up their response to the global hunger crisis. With the United States as the...

CAIR Calls New FBI Profiling Policy 'Un-American'

American Muslims could be targeted without evidence of wrongdoing WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today termed "unconstitutional and un-American" a proposed Justice Department policy change that would allow the FBI to...

USIS' Combined Government Services Business Creates New Growth Opportunities

FALLS CHURCH, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - US Investigations Services, Inc. (USIS) has announced that it will combine its two government-sector businesses into a new unified business called the Government Services Group (GSG). The GSG will include USIS' Investigative Services Division (ISD...

Oce announces Second Quarter 2008 Results

TRUMBULL, Conn.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Oce N.V.: Highlights: — Revenues down due to economic developments and exchange rate effects — Gross margin, excluding one-off items, increases to 40.2% (2007: 39.7%) — Operating income, excluding one-off items, Euro 20.2 million...

Deswell Industries Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

MACAO-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) today announced it financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2008. Net sales for the year ended March 31, 2008 were $143.8 million, an increase of 5.1% compared to sales of $136.8 million for the...

Douglas Emmett, Inc. Announces Dates for Its 2008 Second Quarter Earnings Results and Live Conference Call

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE:DEI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it plans to release its 2008 second quarter earnings results after the close of the stock market on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. A live conference call is...

Democratic National Committee: Chalk on McCain's Shoes

McCain Finds More Ways to Skirt Campaign Finance Reforms WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is being issued by the Democratic National Committee: The Wall Street Journal today reveals the latest in a string of campaign improprieties from John McCain. According...

Semtech's Sensor Interface Device Wins EE Times Ultimate Product Award

CAMARILLO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced that its SX8724 sensor interface device was selected as the top product in Logic/Programmable Logic & Interface design by Electronic...

Research and Markets: Report on IT Sales Opportunities for Siam Cement Group

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets , we have arrived at a demand score for each product and service. Through an in-depth analysis of industry trends and drivers and company level developments and events, we have made the 'IT Selling Opportunities Map' for hardware...

Research and Markets: Report on IT Sales Opportunities for HeidelbergCement AG

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NERA Economic Consulting Establishes Presence in Canada

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - NERA Economic Consulting, a leading global provider of economic advice and analysis in business, legal, and regulatory matters, today announced that it has acquired the Toronto-based strategy, finance, and economics consultancy Berenblut Consulting Inc. The...

Dean on Job Loss Numbers

WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement after the Labor Department announced America lost another 62,000 non-farm jobs last month — the sixth month in a row to lose jobs — bringing the total...

Research and Markets: Compagnie De Saint-Gobain SA (Saint Gobain) is a France-Based Producer, Processor and Distributor of Materials

ICO Files Registration Statement

RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (NASDAQ: ICOG) today announced that it has filed a "shelf" Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ICO filed the Registration Statement to comply with the terms and conditions of...

ATF Offers Reward for Theft of Sheriff's Dept. Rifle

$5,000 Reward Offered for Information ELKHART, Ind., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons(s) responsible for the theft of a...

Research and Markets: Ageing of Composites Will Be a Valuable Reference Guide for Composite Manufacturers and Developers

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Ageing of Composites" report to their offering. Ageing of composites is a highly topical subject given the increasing use of composites in structural applications in many industries. Ageing of...

Council of Prison Locals Calls for Emergency Funding From Justice Department

Urges Policy Changes at Bureau of Prisons WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Council of Prison Locals (CPL) of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) met with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) yesterday to discuss policy changes for improving the safety and...

Game-Changing Strategies Presents Practical Ideas on How Established Firms can Discover New Radical Business Models

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Game-Changing Strategies: How to Create New Market Space in Established Industries by Breaking the Rules" report to their offering. Game-Changing Strategies explains the reasons behind this...

Communication Guide for Business Presentations for Busy People

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Communication Counts: Business Presentations for Busy People" report to their offering. Communication Counts differentiates itself from other books on communication, presentation, and media...

Research and Markets: How to Create Marketing Ideas That Actually Get Results

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "All You Need is a Good Idea!: How to Create Marketing Messages that Actually Get Results" report to their offering. Jay Heyman's All You Need Is a Good Idea! shows small business owners...

GLEH Announces New Board Officers

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Los Angeles-based Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH), developer of the nation's first nonprofit, affordable, multicultural housing development, has announced the appointment of new officers to its Board of Directors. Mark Lehman, of the Law Offices of...

Mother and Long-Time MADD Volunteer Laura Dean-Mooney Takes Over National Presidency

As nation celebrates freedom this July 4th, Dean-Mooney helps ensure roads are free from drunk driving by working to eliminate drunk driving DALLAS and ORLANDO, Fla., July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Laura Dean-Mooney, born and raised in Texas and now living in Florida, takes over as...

Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on June Employment Numbers

WASHINGTON, July 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the following statement on the June employment situation report released today: "Today's jobs report shows that now is not the time to raise taxes and take more money out of the pockets of workers...

Inside the Customer Universe: How to Build Unique Customer Insight for Profitable Growth and Market Leadership

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Inside the Customer Universe: How to Build Unique Customer Insight for Profitable Growth and Market Leadership" report to their offering. Inside the Customer Universe reveals how an organization...

MonArc Corp (MONA) Takes Legal Action Against Spammer - Stock Basher WPSnet

BEIJING, July 3 PRNewswire-FirstCall - MonArc Corporation, www.monacorporation.com (Pink Sheets: MONA). The issuer has been made aware of certain spam and slanderous types of messages that appear to be originating from the issuer's previous domain name. The issuer has identified the malicious...

Eastern State Penitentiary's 'Storming of the Bastille' on July 12 Will Feature 2,000 Tastykakes Flung From the Prison's Medieval Towers

PHILADELPHIA, July 3 PRNewswire — Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood will host its annual Bastille Day Street Festival on Saturday, July 12th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in front of Eastern State Penitentiary, located at 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia. The festival will...

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Comprehensive Industry Overview of Kuwait's Building Construction Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets for years 2008, 2009 and 2010 will explain the amount of work being planned in the country. Who Should Read the Report: - Governmental Authorities - Environmental Agencies - Researchers - Property Developers - Real Estate Companies...

Essential Report for anyone Involved in the Saudi Arabian Building Construction Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - Research and Markets for years 2008, 2009 and 2010 will explain the amount of work being planned in the country. Who Should Read the Report: — Governmental Authorities — Environmental Agencies — Researchers — Property...

G&A Partners Expands Outside Texas -- Opens Office in Chicago

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2008 - G&A Partners, an integrated Houston-based Human Resource (HR) and administrative services company, announced today that it has opened a new office in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago office, located 2522 N. Willetts Court, Suite 1S, Chicago Illinois, is the first...

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City of Las Vegas and CIM Group Reach Agreement to Develop Land Surrounding Historic Post Office Building - Site of Planned Museum

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Las Vegas City Council today approved an agreement with CIM Group to develop the land adjacent to the museum planned for the historic Post Office Building on Stewart Avenue in the downtown district. Under the agreement, the City of Las Vegas remains...

Colonial Properties Trust Sells Five Multifamily Properties for $82 Million

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Colonial Properties Trust (NYSE: CLP) announced that it has completed the sale of five wholly-owned apartment communities in two separate transactions for gross proceeds of $81.8 million. The apartment communities, which total 1,250 units, included...

DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund II, Inc. (SRO), Announces Annual Meeting Vote

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Board of Directors of DWS RREEF Real Estate Fund II, Inc. (AMEX: SRO) (the "Fund") announced today that at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on July 2, 2008, the following directors nominated by the Board of Directors, were elected by holders of...

Henkel Directors to Resign from Ecolab Board

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Ecolab Inc. announced that the directors designated by stockholder Henkel AG & Co. KGaA have decided to resign from Ecolab's board. In a letter to Ecolab, Henkel indicated that while it intends to sell part or all of its investment in Ecolab...

Statement on the Release of Ingrid Betancourt and Other Hostages

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner made the following statement following the release of Ingrid Betancourt and other hostages: "I am extremely relieved and very happy that Ingrid Betancourt's...

Los Gatos is Home to Asante Real Estate Group

LOS GATOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Asante Real Estate Group offers full-service real estate services at a fair price in Los Gatos and Silicon Valley. Asante was founded in May 2004 and is headquartered at 333 Los Gatos Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, California. Asante reduces the high...

Neonode Inc. Announces Receipt of NASDAQ Staff Determination Letter; Company to Request Hearing

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON), today announced that it received a staff determination letter from the NASDAQ Stock Market Inc. (NASDAQ) on July 1, 2008 stating that the Company's common stock is subject to delisting from the NASDAQ Capital Market for not...

TPRF Gives US$40,000 to America's Second Harvest to Aid U.S. Midwest Residents Caught in Floods

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) has granted America's Second Harvest — The Nation's Food Bank Network US$40,000 to provide food and water to those stricken by recent flooding in the Midwest. America's Second Harvest, the largest charitable domestic...

Armed Forces Foundation Announces Election of New Board Members

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Armed Forces Foundation (AFF) is proud to announce the election of four new members to the AFF's Board of Directors. The new board members' backgrounds in government, communications, and medicine will provide the AFF with greater means to better serve...

ACWA Applauds Bay Area Water Conservation Effort

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Timothy Quinn joined Bay Area water officials today to call attention to the need for water conservation as California deals with the worst drought conditions in 16 years. Appearing at a...

Post Announces Date of Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Post Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PPS) will release its second quarter earnings after the market closes on Monday, August 4, and hold its quarterly conference call on Tuesday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The telephone numbers are 888-819-8033 for US and Canada...

Mister Sparky Helps Locals 'Surge' Through Summer Storms

SARASOTA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - According to statistics from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. citizens spent over $500 million last year on damage caused from floods. This amount may be alarming to some, but floods usually occur during heavy thunderstorms...

Kimball Office Announces New Leader; Mona Hoffman Appointed to Vice President Marketing

JASPER, Ind.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBALB) has announced the appointment of Mona Hoffman to the position of Vice President of Marketing for the Company's Kimball Office brand. As Vice President of Marketing, Hoffman will assume responsibility for the...

Summertime Opens 'Tidying Up' Opportunities for Kids

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Getting your children to partake in cleaning activities may sound like a chore in itself to most parents. However, Richard Sparacio, president of MaidPro says that involving children in household chores not only teaches them about responsibility, but also offers...

REALTORS(R) React to Withdrawal of Transfer Tax Proposal

DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Greg Zadel, president of the Colorado Association of REALTORS(R) (CAR), released the following statement regarding the announcement that Initiative 103, the Colorado Housing Investment Fund proposal to place a new tax on the transfer of real estate, would not be...

Greenberg Traurig Attorney Dan McCawley Designated as a LEED(R) Accredited Professional by U.S. Green Building Council

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Dan McCawley, a shareholder with the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, has been designated as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED(R) AP) by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). He is a...

Pelosi Statement on Rescue of American Hostages in Colombia

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in reaction to the rescue of three Americans among the 15 people held captive by Colombian rebels. Marc Gonsalves, Keith Stansell and Thomas Howes were military contractors taken captive...

Investigation Continues Into Illegal Explosive Devices

SULLIVAN, Mo., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), along with the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, continues the investigation into the illegal trafficking and manufacture of...

MAXIMUS Promotes Deanne Wertin to Consulting Segment President

RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of government services, today announced the promotion of Division President Deanne Wertin to Consulting Segment President. Kevin Dorney, who has been serving as Consulting Segment President in a transitional...

NewMarket Corporation Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Review Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) announced today it will release second quarter 2008 earnings at the close of business on Thursday, July 31, 2008. The earnings announcement will also be available on the company's website at www.NewMarket.com beginning...

While Bloomberg Frets about Our Guns, NYPD Can't Keep Track of Theirs

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Anti-gun New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg should "mind his own store before telling others how to operate theirs," said the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, after an audit found that the New York Police Department lost track of...

NWA Cargo Announces Increases in Fuel Surcharges

EAGAN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - As a result of the continuing increases in the price of jet fuel, NWA Cargo will raise its fuel surcharges in certain markets effective July 15, 2008, subject to government approval where required. Surcharges for shipments from the U.S. to Korea and Japan...

PQ Corporation, INEOS Silicas Merger Complete

VALLEY FORGE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - PQ Corporation announced today that it has completed its merger with INEOS Silicas. The merger was originally announced on October 11, 2007. The combination of the two companies forms a global producer of specialty inorganic chemicals, catalysts and...

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Involvement in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A Berks County, Pa. man at the center of a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay $29.3 million in restitution, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Martin...

Rohm and Haas Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) will release second quarter 2008 earnings before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Copies of the release and supporting slides will be available on the News and Investors sections of the...

Florida Woman Celebrates July 4th Walking Across America to Honor Veterans

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - She's walking with a purpose and it is not to lose weight or raise money. Her name is Keela Carr and she is about half way across the United States on her way to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and Arlington National Cemetery to show...

Tigers Disappear From Himalayan Refuge

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is alarmed by the dramatic decline of at least 30 percent in the Bengal tiger population of Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve in Nepal, once a refuge that boasted among the highest densities of the endangered species in the Eastern...

Two Plead Guilty to Trying to Drive Black Youth Out of Town

TOPEKA, Kan., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Two Kansas men pleaded guilty today to taking part in a small town high school graduation party that turned into a drunken incident in which a black student was tied and taunted with racial epithets. David B. Endsley, 19, Waterville, Kan...

SBA Will Remain in Shelbyville; Urges Return of Applications

ATLANTA, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that the Disaster Loan Outreach Center will remain open in Shelby County until further notice. The Center will remain open in Shelby to make it convenient for the disaster victims who have...

Statement by the President on 2008 G8 Summit

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Rose Garden 10:31 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Next week I'm going to travel to Japan for the eighth and final G8 summit of my presidency. At recent summits, G8 countries have made pledges to help developing nations address challenges, from health...

ATF Promotes A Safe July 4th Celebration

LOS ANGELES, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Special Agent in Charge John A. Torres of the Los Angeles Field Division for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), encourages Southern California residents to be safe and responsible during Fourth of July celebrations...

MTS Medication Technologies Switches to The NASDAQ Stock Market

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - MTS Medication Technologies, Inc. ("MTS") (AMEX:MPP) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the decision to switch the listing of its common stock from The American Stock Exchange to The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC(R). On July 2...

Independence Day, 2008

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - I send greetings to all Americans on Independence Day. More than two centuries ago, bold and courageous visionaries pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in signing the Declaration of Independence. Guided by ancient and eternal...

Next Inning Technology Announces Investment Opinion, Updates Outlooks for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, United Microelectronics, Amkor Technology, and Siliconware Precision Industries

PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Next Inning Technology Research . In a series of reports released in March, Editor Paul McWilliams advised readers it was time to buy specific tech stocks. All of his selections went up significantly with some nearly doubling. Realizing the highs we...

Findings of New Green Marketing in the United States Report

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9fbf5b/green_marketing_in

ISRI-Member Recycling Company Assists in the Arrests of 29 Individuals for Materials Thefts

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The partnership between local law enforcement agencies and members of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) in tackling the critical issue of materials theft is resulting in more and more thieves being apprehended by local...

Griffin Securities, Inc. Announces Investment Opinion on ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc.

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Griffin Securities, Inc. Updates Research Coverage on ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ZIOP) with a BUY Rating and establishes a 12-month target of $15 per share. Chrystyna Bedrij, Director of Research issued the report. Griffin Securities, Inc. specializes...

Zarlink Shareholders Call for New CEO and Board of Directors

OTTAWA, July 2 PRNewswire - Shareholders of Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. announced today that they have asked the Company's Board of Directors to immediately replace Zarlink's President and Chief Executive Kirk Mandy and to nominate five new directors for election to the Company's Board at...

Honorable Arthur J. England, Jr. to Receive Legal Legends Award

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Arthur J. England Jr., a former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, will receive the Legal Legends award from the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society Board on November 7, at the historic Olympia Theatre in downtown Miami. He is one of 12 recipients...

Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Debbie Orshefsky Receives 'Top Women in Florida Commercial Real Estate' Award

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - International law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announces that Debbie Orshefsky, a shareholder in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office, has been named among the Top Women in Florida Commercial Real Estate for 2008 by the Florida Real Estate Journal...

FRC to Host Panel Discussion on Religious Liberty and California Counterfeit Marriage

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Thursday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m., Family Research Council, will host a panel discussion on the California Supreme Court ruling on same-sex "marriage" and the threat posed to First Amendment rights and religious liberty protections. The panel...

AUDIO OF CONFERENCE CALL: Linda Chavez-Thompson and Mark Levinson Discuss How John McCain, Charlie Black and Colombia Free Trade Agreement are a Bad Deal for America

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — On a conference call today, DNC Vice Chair Linda Chavez-Thompson, the first woman appointed as an executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, and Mark Levinson, Chief Economist for UNITE HERE, discussed John McCain's trip to Colombia and Mexico...

ChineseWorldNet.com, Inc. (OTCBB: CWNOF) announced today 106% increase in revenue for its December 31, 2007 fiscal year-end

VANCOUVER, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall - ChineseWorldNet.com, Inc. (OTCBB: CWNOF) announced today its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 20-F. Amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in U.S...

Steelworkers Expand International Executive Board; First Woman Newest Member

LAS VEGAS, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In a constitutional convention filled with historic firsts, the United Steelworkers union today expanded its International Executive Board (IEB) to include its first woman member. Carol Landry, a union activist and seasoned contract...

Rohm and Haas "Tunnel of Innovation" at ACS Leads to Advances for Architectural and Industrial Coatings

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The American Coatings Show (ACS), held from June 3-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina, attracted almost 5,600 visitors from 25 countries with a promise to take attendees to "The Next Level" of coatings technology and performance. Visitors to the dramatic...

EXCO Resources Doubles Space in Dallas' Lakeside Square

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - With three years remaining on its existing lease, EXCO Resources, Inc., has exercised its option to extend and expand its current lease in Younan's prestigious waterfront Lakeside Square at 12377 Merit Drive. By acquiring two additional floors (47,500 sf) in the...

Sex Abuse Victims Release 'Devastating' Documents

DENVER, July 2 PRNewswire — Newly released church records show that Denver Catholic officials had dozens of chances to report a pedophile to police but repeatedly chose not to, instead secretly moving him from parish to parish where White had unlimited access to unsuspecting children...

While Bloomberg Frets About Our Guns, NYPD Can't Keep Track of Theirs

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Anti-gun New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg should "mind his own store before telling others how to operate theirs," said the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, after an audit found that the New York Police Department...

CalciTech Director's Share Purchase

GENEVA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - CalciTech Ltd. (Plus Markets:CLK) (OTCBB:CLKTF) announces today that it has been informed that Mr Leopard, President and CEO of the Company has acquired 372,500 shares, representing 0.4% of the issued share capital. The shares were bought on 1st July 2008 at USD...

Mack-Cali Announces Lease Renewal/Expansion at Jersey City Building

EDISON, New Jersey-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (NYSE: CLI) today announced that Tullett Prebon Holdings Corp. has leased 100,759 square feet at 101 Hudson Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. The lease, for the company's North American headquarters, consists of a 63,372...

Hoffa Blasts McCain Trip to Colombia, Refusal to Address Human Rights Issues

Colombian Labor Leader Joins Hoffa in Call for End to Labor Activist Killings WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and Jorge Gamboa, President of the National Petroleum Workers Union in Colombia, blasted Sen...

Governor Rendell Signs Tax Collection System Reforms Into Law

Improvements Good for PA Communities, Business Climate, Governor Says HARRISBURG, Pa., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law a new, more efficient tax collection system that could yield more than $200 million for municipalities and school...

Hexion Comments on Huntsman's Improper Extension of the Merger Agreement and Counterclaims in Delaware Suit

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ("Hexion") today issued the following statement in response to Huntsman Corporation's ("Huntsman") (NYSE: HUN) decision to extend the merger agreement termination date and to the counterclaims filed against Hexion in the...

Rohm and Haas Promotes Sustainability at Cefic Exhibition in Strasbourg

MORGES, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - As part of its commitment to sustainability, Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) is participating in the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) exhibition, "Building Blocks for Climate Change Solutions". The exhibition is being held at the European...

Cereplast Compostables(R) Resins Granted U.S. Patent for Composition

HAWTHORNE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB: CERP), manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, secured patent protection for its Cereplast Compostable(R) resin family of products from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The U.S. patent...

SmartMark Communications Honored in 2008 International Business Awards

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - SmartMark Communications, LLC, one of the world's leading providers of strategic communications and new media public relations, announced today that they are a finalist in The 2008 International Business Awards(SM) in the category of Best Public...

Magnum D'Or Resources Increases its 5-Year Agreement with National Sales & Supply for Rubber Nuggets to $40,000,000

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTCBB:MDOR) (Magnum) announces signing and closing of a 5 year, $40,000,000.00 ($8,000,000.00 annually) contract, with National Sales & Supply (NSS, LLC) for rubber nuggets, effective immediately. Magnum, under...

Department of Justice Says Criminal Prosecution for Knowing and Willful Campaign Finance Violations Will Be One of the 'Priorities' for the Department, in Response to Democracy 21 Letter About 527 Groups

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — In a June 26, 2008 letter to Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer, the Department of Justice has stated that it will "vigorously pursue instances where individuals or organizations knowingly and intentionally violate the clear commands" of...

Graham Corporation CFO J. Ronald Hansen to Retire

BATAVIA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Graham Corporation (AMEX: GHM) announced today that J. Ronald Hansen, the Company's Vice President - Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire on August 1, 2008. The Company is conducting a search for his successor. Mr...

Research and Markets: A First Course in Functional Analysis Is a Concise Introduction to the Major Concepts of Functional Analysis

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "A First Course in Functional Analysis" report to their offering. Requiring only a preliminary knowledge of elementary linear algebra and real analysis, A First Course in Functional Analysis...

Evergreen Enhancement Joins SEC/N

CANTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Evergreen Enhancement has become a member of SEC/N, a semiconductor equipment trade association in the secondary electronics equipment industry. "Evergreen specializes in applying technical solutions to keep our customers competitive," states founder...

Five Star Quality Care, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of 10 Assisted Living Facilities and the Amendment of Certain Leases

NEWTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Five Star Quality Care, Inc. (AMEX: FVE) today announced that it has purchased three assisted living facilities with 259 living units for $21.4 million and acquired the operations of an additional seven assisted living facilities with 614 living units for...

U.S. Social Investment Forum Applauds United Nations for Extending the Mandate of the UN Special Representative to Secretary-General on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations

Renewed Three-year Mandate of Professor John Ruggie Encouraging Sign for Greater Disclosure of Corporate Information on Human Rights, Say Forum Members. WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Members of the Social Investment Forum announced today their strong support for the UN...

Essential and Comprehensive Report on the Environmental Focus for Smart Grids in Australia

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets to manage their energy use. — Australian utilities have been involved in advanced telecommunications since the early 2000s and many recent telecoms initiatives have been initiated by the utilities. — Several of...

Advanticom Adopts SuccessFactors' Professional Edition for Small Businesses

SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFSF), the global leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, today announced that Advanticom, Inc. has selected SuccessFactors Professional Edition offering for small and midsize businesses. The...

Kamlet Shepherd Elects Patrick J. Linden as Partner

DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Kamlet Shepherd & Reichert, LLP announced the election of Patrick J. Linden as a partner in the Corporate and Securities practice group effective July 1, 2008. Linden's practice focuses on corporate and commercial law for a wide variety of clients ranging...

Bundled Communication Services in the United States 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9e188e/bundled_communicat

World Jewish Congress Urges Lithuanian Progress on Property Restitution

Jewish leaders raise concerns at meeting with Lithuanian PM in New York NEW YORK, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The World Jewish Congress has called on the Lithuanian government to urgently address the negative climate in the country vis-a-vis members of its Jewish community and to...

CONFERENCE CALL TODAY: John McCain, Charlie Black and Colombia Free Trade: A Bad Deal for America

LINDA CHAVEZ-THOMPSON AND ANNA BURGER ON JOHN MCCAIN'S PROMISE OF THIRD BUSH TERM ON UNFAIR TRADE DEALS, AND HIS SHADY LOBBYIST ADVISERS WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — TODAY AT 11:00 AM EDT, DNC Vice Chair Linda Chavez-Thompson, the first woman appointed as an executive vice...

Skanska To Reconstruct a Road in Poland For PLN 279 M, Approximately SEK 750 M

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Regulatory News: Skanska (STO:SKAB) has been contracted to reconstruct a section of the National Road No. 4 in the south of Poland. Skanska's contract amounts to PLN 279 M, about SEK 750 M, which has been included in orders bookings for the second...

Sistema Board of Directors Elects New Management Board

MOSCOW-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Sistema (LSE: SSA), the largest public diversified corporation in Russia and the CIS, which manages fast growing companies operating in the consumer services sector, today announced that its Board of Directors approved the election of the members of new...

Building Type Basics for Healthcare Facilities, 2nd Edition Provide Architects with the Essentials Needed to Jump-start Specialized Facilities Design

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets . Bibliography. Illustration Credits. Index. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c2940a/building_type_basi

Democratic National Committee McCain Watch: John McCain Vs. American Jobs

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following release was issued today by the Democratic National Committee: While John McCain travels to Colombia and Mexico this week, he'll be talking about how trade creates jobs. What he won't mention is that the trade deals he has...

Good Life China (GLCC) Completes Deal With ABC China Bank

TORONTO, July 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall -Good Life China Corporation www.goodlifechina.com (Pink Sheets: GLCC) the issuer has completed has confirmed the completion of the strategic partnership with Hebei branch of Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), and the contract was signed recently. The two...

Remarks Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey at the Ballot Access and Voting Integrity Symposium

COLUMBIA, S.C., July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following are remarks prepared for delivery by Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey at the Ballot Access and Voting Integrity Symposium: Good morning, and thank you, Matt, for that generous introduction. Let me also say thank you to all...

Standard Letters in Architectural Practice, 4th Edition Available Now

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets With Quantities Contract The latest edition also takes account of the CDM Regulations 2007, the revised RIBA Code of Conduct and its associated guidance notes, and the RIBA standard agreements for the appointment of an architect...

Nevada Manufacturer Showcases "Green" Structural Panels That Produce No Greenhouse Gases or Other Harmful Pollutants

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Because it's actually the buildings we live and work in - not cars - that cause most of the pollution and damage to the ozone layer, a Las Vegas manufacturer has created a new 'green' building material that makes it possible to build more energy efficient...

Dougherty Commercial Properties, LLC Makes Its First Minneapolis Purchase -- Five Distinctive Properties in Desirable Suburban Locations

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - With a goal of providing sound, strategic investments in commercial real estate properties, Dougherty Commercial Properties (DCP) announces the purchase of five prime south and west metro commercial properties totaling 448,254 square feet. The two office...

Bernstock Appointed President of New Postal Service Shipping, Mailing Services Division

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Postmaster General John E. Potter has named Robert F. Bernstock, a corporate leader with some 30 years of executive management experience, as the president of a newly integrated product-focused Postal Service division, Shipping and Mailing...

Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets . Notes. The Authors. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c1debf/transparency_how

Spectral Logic and Its Applications for the Design of Digital Devices

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Spectral Logic and Its Applications for the Design of Digital Devices" report to their offering. Spectral techniques facilitate the design and testing of today's increasingly complex digital...

Republican National Committee: Obama's Glass Houses - Housing Problems Continue to Plague the Campaign Following Revelations of Sweetheart Mortgage Deal Received By Obama

WASHINGTON, July 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is being issued by the Republican National Committee: Today, The Washington Post Reported That Obama Received A Sweetheart Mortgage Deal For His Chicago Mansion: Obama Received A Discounted Rate On His $1.32 Million Mortgage...

Customized Test Solutions to Drive MEMS Test Equipment Market

LONDON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Frost & Sullivan will host a free telephone and web briefing on Wednesday, 9 July 2008 at 16.00 BST to provide industry participants with an overview of the study focusing on MEMS Test Equipment market. The market for MEMS test equipment has witnessed...

Settlement, Deadlines and Hearing Date Announced for In Re R&G Financial Corporation Securities Litigation

PHILADELPHIA, July 2 PRNewswire — Plaintiffs' counsel in the In Re R&G Financial Corporation Securities Litigation class action today announced the following: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK IN RE R&G FINANCIAL CORPORATION SECURITIES LITIGATION This...

Shin-Etsu Chemical Has Developed a Silicone Rubber for Stamps for Micro-Contact Printing Technology

TOKYO-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (President: Chihiro Kanagawa; Head Office: Tokyo), has developed a silicone rubber ideal for a stamp that deposits molecules on surfaces which is essential for micro-contact printing, a key technology of next-generation printable...

GOOD MORNING -- July 02, 2008

Industry Overview of Qatar's Current Building Construction Operations and Practices

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets for years 2008, 2009 and 2010 will explain the amount of work being planned in the country. Who Should Read the Report: - Governmental Authorities - Environmental Agencies - Researchers - Property Developers - Real Estate Companies...

Largest Mosque in Canada Opening in Calgary: A Stunning Architectural Landmark to Be a Symbol of Peace

CALGARY, July 2 PRNewswire - The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will unveil Canada's largest Mosque Complex and a stunning architectural landmark in Calgary on Saturday, July 5th, 2008. With a total area of approximately 48,000 sq. ft. the new Mosque will be a symbol of peace and social...

Insight into United Arab Emirates' Construction Industry

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Research and Markets for years 2008, 2009 and 2010 will explain the amount of work being planned in the country and justifies why it is necessary for a company to target UAE's booming construction industry. Who Should Read the Report: - Governmental...

Monster Employment Index Dips Slightly in June

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - The Monster Employment Index edged down three points in June, as U.S. online recruitment activity eased slightly following the typically elevated early-springtime hiring period. The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of U.S. online job demand based on...

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Kraton Polymers Announces North American USBC Price Increases

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2008 - Kraton Polymers continues to experience unprecedented raw material and energy related cost increases. New record prices are being set for our primary raw materials, and we are obliged to implement further price increases. As a result of these aggressive cost...

Law Offices of Daniel Feder Files Racial Discrimination and Harassment Lawsuit against County of Sacramento on Behalf of African-American Employees of County Landfill

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - On Monday, the Law Offices of Daniel Feder filed a racial discrimination and harassment lawsuit against the County of Sacramento on behalf of four African-American employees of the County's Kiefer Landfill. According to the lawsuit, the employees...

Remarks by the President After Roundtable on Housing Counseling

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Family Service Agency North Little Rock, Arkansas 3:48 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for having us. We're here at the Family Service Agency here in Little Rock to discuss ways to help people either buy a home for the first time or stay in a...

Calcarb Reports Significant Progress on New Global Headquarters and Manufacturing Center

EUROCENTRAL, Scotland-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - The latest construction update from Calcarb Ltd., the Eurocentral, Scotland-based manufacturer and international supplier of premium high purity Carbon Bonded Carbon Fiber (CBCF) based rigid insulation and precursor materials, conveys many major...

U.S. Census Bureau: Voter Turnout up 7 Million in 2006

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Some 96 million voted in the 2006 congressional elections, an increase of 7 million from 2002, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. About 48 percent of voting-age citizens cast a ballot in 2006, the highest since 1994 when the...

Fact Sheet: Helping Responsible Homeowners Across America

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Today, President Bush will visit North Little Rock, Arkansas, and participate in a roundtable discussion with counselors and individuals who have been helped by the Family Service Agency's Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS). CCCS is a...

Cooper Industries to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Results

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE:CBE), a global diversified manufacturer, today announced it would report financial results for the second quarter of 2008 on Thursday July 24, 2008 prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Copies of the...

The World's Largest Emerging Markets Real Estate Brand Announces Influential US and Emerging Market Speakers for September Event in NYC

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Dubai-based Cityscape, the world's largest emerging markets real estate brand, has announced its lineup for its first U.S. conference and exhibition, Cityscape USA, September 9-12 at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC. Bridging the gap between U.S. and emerging...

Thousands of Homeowners and Renters Eligible for Statewide Assistance Program

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced it is mailing forms to more than 600,000 Californians who may be eligible to receive payments from California's Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program. "Last year we sent $181 million directly to...

International Wire Completes the Acquisition of the U.S. Operations of Global Wire Inc. and Equipment Owned by an Affiliate

CAMDEN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - International Wire Group, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: ITWG) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the U.S. assets and operations of Global Wire Inc. ("Global Wire") and certain equipment owned by an affiliated company pursuant to an asset...

C.A.P.S. Calls on California to Investigate San Francisco's Protection of Drug Dealers from Prosecution

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS) requested Tuesday that Governor Schwarzenegger and the California Attorney General investigate the City of San Francisco over the recent reports that San Francisco juvenile probation...

UDR Declares Quarterly Dividends

DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock for the second quarter of 2008 in the amount of $0.33 per share, payable on July 31, 2008 to UDR common stock shareholders of record as of...

Rollins, Inc. Announces Share Repurchases in the Second Quarter 2008

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Rollins, Inc., a premier North American consumer and commercial services company (NYSE:ROL), announced today share repurchases for the second quarter of 2008 totaling 262,775 shares of its $1 par value common stock at a weighted average price of $15.85 per...

Design Within Reach, Inc. To Present at Oppenheimer & Co. 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Design Within Reach, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWRI) today announced that Ray Brunner, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Hellmann, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference, to be held July 8-10, 2008 at the...

NOVA Chemicals Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

CALGARY, Alberta & PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - On July 2, 2008, NOVA Chemicals (NYSE:NCX) (TSX:NCX) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary as an independent, publicly-traded chemical company. A world-leader in polymer science technology, NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures...

Corporate Office Properties Trust Closes on Three Office Buildings for $40.5 Million in Colorado Springs and San Antonio

COLUMBIA, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) (NYSE:OFC) announced today the acquisition of three office buildings, one in Colorado Springs, Colorado and two in San Antonio, Texas. The first property in Colorado Springs, Colorado was acquired for $23.2...

Camden Property Trust Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Camden Property Trust (NYSE:CPT) today announced that its second quarter 2008 earnings will be released after the close of market on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Management will host a conference call on the following day, Friday, August 1, 2008 at 10:00 a.m...

CORRECTING AND REPLACING The Hackett Group Announces Inclusion in the Russell 3000(R) Index

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Second graph, last sentence of release should read: "We expect this broad-market index will increase The Hackett Group's visibility to investors." (sted: "We expect this broad-market index will increase Targacept's visibility to investors.") The corrected release...

Northwest Airlines Announces WorldTraveler Photo Contest

EAGAN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) today announced its inflight magazine, WorldTraveler, is sponsoring a photo contest inviting amateur and professional photographers to share their best travel photographs for a chance to win great prizes and be featured in...

Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit on Behalf of Purchasers of the SSgA Yield Plus Fund

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Coughlin Stoia") has more information about the firm.

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Bug! Realty Takes Flight in Down Market

CORONADO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Today, there is positive news in the world of real estate as Bug! Realty(R) launches its operations in the United States. Bug! Realty introduces a radically different approach to residential real estate. By embracing modern technology and discarding...

Federal District Court Denies Request to Issue Injunction Against Contribution Limits Applicable to 527 Groups That Make Independent Expenditures in Federal Campaigns

WASHINGTON, July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A federal district court in Washington D.C. today denied a preliminary injunction requested by a section 527 group seeking to invalidate contribution limits and reporting requirements that apply to federal political committees engaged in making...

Family Fun Weekend Painting Projects

SPRING HOUSE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - With escalating gasoline prices, many families are searching for local weekend activities. Consider painting as a family weekend project. With a gallon or two of paint, you can easily transform your space in little time. You can even include young...

NEA Members to Speak Out on Union's Pro-Abortion Policies

WASHINGTON, July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Family Research Council on Wednesday, July 2, at 9:30 am will host representatives of the group Pro-Life Educators and Students as well as other noted pro-life leaders to criticize the National Education Association's pro-abortion policies...

Press Gaggle by Tony Fratto

JACKSON, Miss.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Aboard Air Force One En Route Jackson, Mississippi 12:02 P.M. EDT MR. FRATTO: Good morning. We're on our way to Jackson, Mississippi. The President had his normal briefings this morning. At 12:55 p.m. local time he'll attend a Senator Roger Wicker...

DC Synagogues: Rabbi Serotta, Cantor Tasat to Lead Shirat HaNefesh, A New Jewish Community in Montgomery County, MD

"Song of the Soul" Embraces Music, Social Action to Inspire Worship, Learning SILVER SPRING, Md., July 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Rabbi Gerry Serotta and Cantor Ramon Tasat have agreed to become the religious leaders of Shirat HaNefesh (Song of the Soul), an emerging Jewish...

CORRECTING and REPLACING Public Nuisance Fairness Coalition Commends Rhode Island Supreme Court Paint Industry Decision

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2008 - Second graph, fourth sentence of release should read: However important this victory, we must remain vigilant that the distortion of the public nuisance theory is not successfully pursued in other venues and with other products (sted However important this...

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