PR Newswire articles from January 25 2007

PR Newswire archives from January 25 2007

Justice Department Reaches Settlement With Honolulu Apartment Complex to Resolve Fair Housing Act Claims.
January 25, 2007... WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department today reached a partial settlement with the owner, builder, architect and civil engineer of the West Loch Village, a 150-unit apartment complex in Ewa Beach, Hawaii....

DealerTrack To Present At 2007 Thomas Weisel Partners Technology Conference And Deutsche Bank Small Cap Growth Conference.
January 25, 2007... LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that its management will present at two upcoming investor conferences. Robert J. Cox, DealerTrack's senior vice president, chief financial...

JAVA JUICE(R) LIQUID COFFEE EXTRACT - Toasts First Birthday at Outdoor Retailer.
January 25, 2007... VENICE, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2006, Richard Karno, a Los Angeles-based organic coffee roaster, introduced a single serving packet of organic liquid coffee extract, which he named Java Juice(R). The shelf-stable, portable...

Sportfishing Advocates Applaud Federal Court Decision to Reinstate Fish Passage Center.
January 25, 2007... Ruling is a Major Victory for Sound Science and Salmon Recovery PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Representatives of a broad-based coalition of fishing businesses, conservation groups and Indian tribes today applauded a...

First Federal Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings.
January 25, 2007... SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Federal Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") , the parent company of First Federal Bank (the "Bank") reported net income for the three months ended December 31, 2006, of $413,000 or $0.12...

The Fitness Challenge Foundation Launches Initiative to End Childhood Obesity Epidemic.
January 25, 2007... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fitness Challenge Foundation has taken the initial step towards getting our nation's children in better shape. The not-for-profit organization has partnered with the California State University system...

Deloitte's Securitization Practices Ranked Best in the World.
January 25, 2007... ISR's Global Securitization Award Recognizes Deloitte Member Firms' Superior Services LONDON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) announced today its member firms have been recognized as the world's best for...

Lumberton, Texas, Man Sentenced for Child Pornography.
January 25, 2007... BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A 27-year-old Lumberton, Texas, man was sentenced for possessing and distributing child pornography in the Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Orwig of the Eastern District of...

VIDEO from Medialink: EPA Hails Dodge for Developing Cleanest Heavy-Duty Diesel Pickup Truck.
January 25, 2007... NEW YORK, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- When you think of a heavy-duty pickup, you usually think of power, torque and the ability to carry a big payload. From now on, new clean-diesel technology is helping automakers meet the national goals of fuel...

VIDEO From Medialink: EPA Hails Dodge for Developing Cleanest Heavy-Duty Diesel Pickup Truck.
January 25, 2007... NEW YORK, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- When you think of a heavy-duty pickup, you usually think of power, torque and the ability to carry a big payload. From now on, new clean-diesel technology is helping automakers meet the national goals of fuel...

John Abdo to Motivate 10,000 Kids at the Rose Bowl.
January 25, 2007... Renowned Fitness Expert Stresses the Importance of Physical Play at the Kids Fitness Challenge LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- If John Abdo has his way 10,000 elementary school children are going to have a day they will never forget!...

MediCor Ltd. Announces the Resignation of Donald K. McGhan.
January 25, 2007... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MediCor Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: MDCR) today announced that Donald K. McGhan has resigned as MediCor's Chairman and as a director. About MediCor Ltd. MediCor acquires, develops, manufactures...

DynaVox Technologies Unveils the V and Vmax with InterAACT Communication, Computing, and Support Easier than Ever Before.
January 25, 2007... PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- DynaVox Technologies today announced the release of the DynaVox V and Vmax speech-generating devices at the Assistive Technology Industry Association's annual conference in Orlando, FL (booths 701 and 1001)....

State Announces Start of California State Marketing Agreement for Food Safety.
January 25, 2007... Official Start of Marketing Agreement Allows Handlers of Leafy Greens in California to Join Together to Ensure Stringent Food Safety Standards Throughout the State in Response to Food Safety Crisis IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ --...

Swedish Names Executive From Major East Coast Health System as New President and CEO.
January 25, 2007... Rodney F. Hochman, M.D., to Succeed Richard H. Peterson as Leader of Pacific Northwest's Largest Nonprofit Health Care Provider SEATTLE, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Rodney F. Hochman, M.D., has been selected as the new president and CEO of...

Alabama Woman Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Katrina Fraud.
January 25, 2007... MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lawanda T. Williams, also known as Lawanda Johnson, was sentenced today to more than six years in prison for defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of more than $267,000 and...

Wells Fargo to Present at Citigroup 2007 Financial Services Conference.
January 25, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wells Fargo & Company said today that John Stumpf, president and chief operating officer, is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the Citigroup 2007 Financial Services Conference in New York...

One Mighty Weekend Founder Johnny Chisholm Announces in Association with Ray Deforest.
January 25, 2007... One Mighty Party Paris - Johnny Chisholm will host the first European One Mighty Party Paris at The Disneyland(R) Resort Paris on June 29th and 30th, 2007 - The event will generate at least $50,000 for The Elton John AIDS Foundation...

Columbia Bancorp Closes Record Year in 2006.
January 25, 2007... THE DALLES, Ore., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbia Bancorp , the financial holding company for Columbia River Bank, continued its steady growth and closed 2006 as its strongest year on record with more than $1.0 billion in total...

/K I L L K I L L K I L L -- Vienna Beef/.
January 25, 2007... We are advised by Vienna Beef that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Strong Enough to Defend The Bears in The Super Bowl, Vienna Beef's 'Monster Super Bowl Sausage' Is Making Its Way to Miami This February, issued...

Sutter Health Statement Regarding Debra Muhl Case.
January 25, 2007... SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sutter Health proudly supports our caregivers and other professionals who serve in the U.S. Military, and we maintain a strong and generous military and disaster leave policy that provides pay and...

Kubota Grand L40 Sets New Standard for Compact Tractors.
January 25, 2007... TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) has established a new standard for compact tractors in North America with its introduction of the Grand L40-series. By offering three types of advanced transmissions,...

AMB Property Corporation's CFO to Present at Bank of America's 2007 'Out of the Box' REIT Summit.
January 25, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMB Property Corporation(R) , a leading developer and owner of industrial real estate, today announced that Michael A. Coke, EVP and chief financial officer, is scheduled to make a presentation...

Strong Enough to Defend Chicago's Honor, Vienna Beef's 'Play Off Polish' Is Making Its Way to Miami this February.
January 25, 2007... CHICAGO, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate our home team's upcoming big game appearance, Vienna Beef has created the "Play Off Polish" sandwich for sausage lovers -- and Chicago football fans -- nationwide. Created by Vienna Beef hot...

Reptron Electronics Extends Tender Offer for Its Senior Secured Notes Due 2009.
January 25, 2007... TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reptron Electronics, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RPRN) (the "Company"), announced today that its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its Senior Secured Notes due 2009...

Kenartha Oil and Gas Company Limited seeks expansion into hydro-electric generation.
January 25, 2007... TORONTO, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenartha Oil & Gas Company Limited (Frankfurt Exchange: KJ5), an explorer and developer of natural gas resources, is pleased to announce that it is negotiating to participate in small hydro-electric (30...

Cabot Announces First Quarter Operating Results.
January 25, 2007... BOSTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cabot Corporation today announced net income of $54 million ($0.79 per diluted common share after-tax) for the first quarter of 2007. This is compared to net income of $24 million ($0.35 per diluted...

Napster Mobile Launches on au/KDDI - Japan's Second-Largest Mobile Network.
January 25, 2007... Napster Mobile Now Available on Japan's Two Leading Mobile Platforms LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napster , the digital music pioneer, today announced the launch of Napster Mobile on au/KDDI, the second largest mobile...

Ultra Clean Technology Expands Capabilities and Provides Critical Manufacturing Resource to Robotic Medical Device Innovator.
January 25, 2007... MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. , the parent company of Ultra Clean Technology (UCT), a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment and advanced...

150 First Student Bus Drivers, Monitors Vote for Teamster Representation.
January 25, 2007... Pine Bush, New York Workers Second First Student Group to Join Local 445 WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First Student school bus drivers and monitors in Pine Bush, New York voted to join Teamsters Local 445, becoming the...

Meruelo Maddux Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering.
January 25, 2007... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc. today announced the initial public offering of 40,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $10.00 per share. Of these shares, approximately 3,000,000 are...

Kansai's Portal Site 'Kansai Window' Now Hits Over 9 Million Hits a Year.
January 25, 2007... OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansai Window Reached 9.4M Hits a Year (Japanese, English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, and Korean). On a page-view basis, over 9.4 million hits were registered in 2006, and in its...

National 'Dream Jobs' Survey Reveals Four Out of Five U.S. Workers Are Still Searching For Their Dream Jobs.
January 25, 2007... - Fun Outweighs Money as Most Important Attribute in Dream Job - CHICAGO, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder.com today announced the results of a national consumer employment survey conducted by Harris Interactive that reveals nearly...

Triad Guaranty Inc. Reports Earnings of $8.1 Million for the Fourth Quarter and Adds $24.2 Million to Reserves.
January 25, 2007... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Triad Guaranty Inc. today reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 of $8.1 million compared with $12.6 million for the same quarter a year ago, a decrease of 35%....

Eddie Bauer Postpones Date of Special Stockholders Meeting.
January 25, 2007... REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. today announced that the special meeting of stockholders that was scheduled to be held on January 25, 2007 has been postponed and will be held at 8:30 a.m., Pacific...

Predatory Lending Practices & Unethical Industry Professionals Will No Longer Prey on Innocent Homeowners as Mortgage Brokers For Change Takes Life During Historical Consumer Workshop.
January 25, 2007... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- "This is the killer treatment that will wipe out the cancerous growth of unethical mortgage brokers and loan officers in this country," declares Consumer Advocate Harj Gill. The "killer treatment" he is...

ILOG Announces 2007 Second Quarter Results.
January 25, 2007... PARIS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ILOG(R) (Nasdaq: ILOG; Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364) today announced its fiscal second quarter results highlighted by 27% overall revenue growth, year over year. Second...

PPR Press Release - 2006 Q4 and Full Year Sales.
January 25, 2007... PPR: Revenues Increase by 5.9% in 2006 Retail Held Up Well: Up 3.3% Excellent Performance in Luxury Goods: Up 17.6% PARIS, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In 2006, PPR posted revenues from continuing operations of EUR 17.9...

Pemberton Energy Ltd. - Company Update.
January 25, 2007... CALGARY, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (TSX.V: PBT, FSE: P5W) Pemberton Energy Ltd ("Pemberton") is pleased to announce that it has entered into 2 letters of intent for the negotiation on the lease of subsurface mineral rights in the...

IsoTis Declares Exchange Offer Unconditional.
January 25, 2007... First Settlement Date and Start of NASDAQ Trading on 26 January 2006 IRVINE, California and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Further to the press releases dated 6 November 2006, 1, 14 and 15 December 2006, 22...

Luxottica Group Announces Public Offer to Acquire an Additional 20 Percent of RayBan Sun Optics India Ltd.
January 25, 2007... MILAN, Italy, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX) today announced that, in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court of India on December 12, 2006, it intends to launch a public offer to...

TSMC Reports Fourth Quarter EPS of NT$1.08.
January 25, 2007... HSINCHU, Taiwan, Jan. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TSMC (TAIEX: 2330; NYSE: TSM) today announced consolidated revenue of NT$74.96 billion, net income of NT$27.91 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$1.08 (US$0.16 per ADS unit)...

The New England Journal Of Medicine Publishes Two Landmark Studies Of NOXAFIL(R) (Posaconazole) in the Prevention of Invasive Fungal Infections.
January 25, 2007... KENILWORTH, N.J., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two landmark clinical studies demonstrating the efficacy of NOXAFIL(R) (posaconazole) Oral Suspension in the prevention (prophylaxis) of life-threatening invasive fungal infections (IFIs)...

AEGON and Sony Life to Establish Life Insurance Company in Japan.
January 25, 2007... THE HAGUE and TOKYO, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AEGON N.V. ("AEGON") and Sony Life Insurance Co., Ltd. ("Sony Life") today announce their intention to establish a life insurance company in Japan. The 50/50 joint venture will develop...

Autonomy Corporation plc Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006.
January 25, 2007... CAMBRIDGE, England, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Record Annual and Quarterly Results With Highest Revenues and Profits in Autonomy's History; Full Year Revenues up 161% to record $250.7 million; Full Year Profit from Operations...

Autonomy Introduces Meaning Analytics Warehouse.
January 25, 2007... First Warehouse to Perform Bulk Analysis and Mining of Historical Data by Understanding the Meaning Information CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, California, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc , a global...

Successful Publicis Groupe Tender Offer for Digitas Inc.
January 25, 2007... Over 90% of Digitas Inc.'s Shares Tendered and Subsequent Offering Period Announced Publicis Groupe Becomes a World Leader in Digital and Interactive Communications PARIS, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Publicis Groupe S.A....

Essilor: 2006 Revenue.
January 25, 2007... 2006 Revenue Up 11% Record Organic Growth of 8.1% New Acquisitions in France and the United States CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, has announced...

Playtech Secures First Major Move Into Land-Based Gaming Market.
January 25, 2007... Contract Signed With Subsidiary, Videobet and Leading Mexican Casino Operator DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playtech (AIM: PTEC , LSE: PTEC)), the AIM listed international designer, developer and licensor of...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- IsoTis OrthoBiologics /.
January 25, 2007... In the news release, IsoTis Declares Exchange Offer Unconditional, issued earlier today by IsoTis OrthoBiologics over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the subhead should read "First Settlement Date and Start of NASDAQ Trading on...

Red Bull Illume Storms Aspen Mountain With Best of Action Sports.
January 25, 2007... First of Its Kind Outdoor Exhibition Honors Top Photography Talent From Across the Globe ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at dusk, the first-ever international action and adventure sports photography competition -- Red Bull...

Sequenom to Present Scientific Poster at the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting.
January 25, 2007... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sequenom, Inc. today announced that a Company-sponsored poster that confirms a key developmental milestone for future non-invasive prenatal diagnostic tests will be presented at the 27th Annual...

CDC Mobile Announces Intention to Make a Strategic Investment in a Leading 3G Content Provider in Japan.
January 25, 2007... Investment Would be the First Move in CDC Mobile's US$100 Million 3G Content Partner Program BEIJING, Jan. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CDC Mobile, a leading provider of mobile value-added services ("MVAS") in China and a...

Gold Fields Terminates Western Areas Hedge Book.
January 25, 2007... JOHANNESBURG, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) is pleased to announce that the Western Areas hedge book has been terminated. The hedge book was terminated at an average spot gold price of...

Media Advisory: deCarta to Host Webinar on Improving Mobile Workforce Productivity Through Location-Based Web Services.
January 25, 2007... Leading Geospatial Software Platform Provider Joined by Tele Atlas, Inrix and Directions Magazine SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- deCarta, the leading supplier of software platforms and services for the Location-Based Services...

'Ban Trans Fats in Miami' Movement Gathers Momentum.
January 25, 2007... Ronni Litz Julien, MS, RD/LDN Spearheads Campaign to Have Trans Fats Removed from Miami's Restaurants MIAMI, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move to reduce obesity levels and heart disease, and improve the health and wellbeing of Miami...

American HealthChoice Updates Omnibody Scan Progress.
January 25, 2007... FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American HealthChoice, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AMHIE) , a medical services company with more than 50 owned and affiliated medical clinics in Texas and Tennessee, announced today it is...

Golden Phoenix's Ashdown Project Completes Second Sale of Molybdenum Concentrate.
January 25, 2007... SPARKS, Nev., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Golden Phoenix Minerals, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GPXM) is pleased to announce the sale of the second consignment of molybdenum concentrate produced by the Ashdown Project LLC at its mine and mill...

Travel & Leisure II Feature Package.
January 25, 2007... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with travel and leisure topics and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by...

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Wave Concept Vehicle at 2007 Louisville Auto Show.
January 25, 2007... All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation...

Carriage Services Closes Seaside Acquisition in Corpus Christi, Texas.
January 25, 2007... HOUSTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carriage Services, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home ("Seaside") and Corpus Christi Funeral Home, both in Corpus Christi, Texas. Seaside performs...

The 460 Degrees Gallery: Light, Speed and Innovation.
January 25, 2007... Lexus Presents Contemporary Art Exhibition in Four U.S. Cities to Launch All-New LS 460 Flagship Sedan TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no map to innovation. The path to invention is laid with passion, confidence and,...

Evolving Systems and Reksoft Announce Regional Partnership to Bring Next Generation Solutions to Russia and CIS Telecoms Market.
January 25, 2007... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Evolving Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of software solutions and services to the wireless, wireline and IP carrier markets, and Reksoft, a Russian systems...

Monaco Coach Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement with International Truck and Engine Corporation for Chassis Manufacturing Joint Venture.
January 25, 2007... COBURG, Ore., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with International...

Charlotte Russe Announces First Quarter Results.
January 25, 2007... * First Quarter Sales Rose 17.2% With Comparable Store Sales Increase of 1.5% * Diluted EPS From Continuing Operations of 55 Cents Was 41% Improvement Over 39-cent Result in Same Quarter Last Year * Opened 5 New Charlotte Russe Stores...

Mesa Air Group Reports First Quarter 2007 Revenues and Earnings.
January 25, 2007... PHOENIX, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. today announced 1st quarter after tax earnings of $8.0 million on operating revenues of $347.6 million. Total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2007 increased $24.0...

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Blizzard Concept Vehicle at 2007 Portland Auto Show.
January 25, 2007... All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation...

American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Flix Concept Vehicle at 2007 Northeast International Auto Show.
January 25, 2007... All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation...

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results.
January 25, 2007... COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), the holding company of Pacific Premier Bank, F.S.B. (the "Bank"), announced its unaudited results of operations for the quarter and year...

Danaher Reports Record Results For Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006.
January 25, 2007... WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Danaher Corporation today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $323.7 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, a...

Record Quarter Caps PotashCorp's Third Consecutive Year of Record Earnings.
January 25, 2007... Listed: TSX, NYSE Symbol: POT SASKATOON, SK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Record potash volumes, supported by strong sales in phosphate and nitrogen, lifted Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) to the best quarter in...

Record production and strong commodity prices contribute to solid 2006 financial results for Suncor Energy.
January 25, 2007... All financial figures are unaudited and in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise. Certain prior period amounts have been restated to conform to the current year's presentation. Certain financial measures referred to in this document,...

Silicone Overcomes Safety Concerns Becoming Ideal Choice for Varied Medical Device Applications.
January 25, 2007... LONDON, January 25 /PRNewswire/ -- With its long history of successful use in the medical industry and unique combination of properties, silicone is well positioned to meet the ever more demanding material requirements of medical device...

What's Killing Our Teens? U.S. Survey Describes the Factors Contributing to Vehicle Crashes.
January 25, 2007... The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia(R) and State Farm(R) Join Forces to Address the Issue BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a new national survey released today, 5,665 high school students said they are driving...

Carnival in Italy: Behind the Mask.
January 25, 2007... NEW YORK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Each winter, Venice throws the largest Carnival celebration in Italy, taking place Feb. 9-20 this year. Carnevale di Venezia celebrates life's beauty, joy and sensuality before the introspective Lenten season....

Package Options Ideal for Modern Traveler.
January 25, 2007... ResorTime.com Provides Flexible Packages to Fit Everyone CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Making vacation planning easier than ever, new travel packages allow consumers to book accommodations, attractions and even dining all at...

National Trust Historic Hotels of America(R) Presents Redesigned 2007 Directory.
January 25, 2007... WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2007 Historic Hotels of America directory is available and includes enhancements to help people select the ideal historic hotel for their travels. "Historic Hotels of America offers travelers a sense...

Ourgame Joins Hands with 99Bill to Boost China's Online Game Growth.
January 25, 2007... BEIJING, Jan. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- 99Bill Corporation ( http://www.99bill.com/ ), the leading independent third-party payment service provider in China, recently announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Ourgame (...

Tranquility Is the Essence of Romance in Mendocino County.
January 25, 2007... MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- What better way to recharge your relationship than with a trip to lovely Mendocino County, California? Mendocino County is home to some of the most romantic historic inns, hotels, and bed...

Tres Bon: International Living Study Says France Has the World's Highest Quality of Life.
January 25, 2007... Iraq remains in last place in the comprehensive rankings BALTIMORE, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- International Living magazine -- a leading resource for helping people live, travel, and prosper overseas -- has released its 26th Annual Quality...

Adventure Collection Appoints Travel Writer & Editor Don George as Editor in Chief of New Web Site.
January 25, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adventure Collection announced today that renowned travel writer and editor Don George will serve as editor in chief of the association's newly revamped website, http://www.adventurecollection.com/....

Gold Fields: Operating Profit Maintained at R2 Billion (US$270 Million) Generating Bottom Line Earnings of R767 Million (US$104 Million).
January 25, 2007... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gold Fields Limited (NYSE & JSE: GFI) today announced net earnings for the December 2006 quarter of R767 million compared with R698 million in the September 2006 quarter and R284...

Gold Fields Limited: US$1.2 Billion Capital Raising.
January 25, 2007... JOHANNESBURG, January 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - NOT TO BE RELEASED OR DISTRIBUTED IN, INTO OR FROM AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN. Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) today announces a capital raising by way of a private placement to...

Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Teams With HealthSaver: Olympian, Health Membership Club Aim for Gold Medal in Marketing.
January 25, 2007... NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- An Olympic champion has teamed with a direct marketing champion to strengthen awareness of health and fitness issues and exercise exposure of a national health care discount membership club. (Photo:...