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Communications & Power Industries Awarded $4.1 Million Contract to Support Airborne Beacons

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:17:01 EST

Communications & Power Industries, Inc. (CPI) has been awarded an approximately $4.1 million contract by Sierra Nevada Corporation to supply integrated microwave assemblies and transmitters for use in the U.S. Navy's AN/APN-245 Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) Beacon. CPI, a subsidiary of CPI International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPII), is a leading provider of microwave, radio frequency, power and control solutions for critical defense, communications, medical, scientific and other applications.

Todd Tilford Joins Grey New York as Executive Creative Director

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:00:16 EST

Creative Luminary to Play Key Creative Role in Transformed Creative Department

Texas Parents Can Prevent Holiday Tragedies with Safe Toys and Celebrations

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:19:59 EST

In the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story", Ralphie sets out to convince the world that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect gift.

Business & Decision Announces a New Solution - RLinteract

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:12:31 EST

Business & Decision, the international Consulting and Systems Integration (CSI) Company, specializing in Business Intelligence (BI), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and e-Business, announces the launch of RLinteract (www.rlinteract.com), a solution dedicated to the Distribution and Manufacturing industries, and based on Microsoft and RateLinx technologies.

'Kyoto Winter Special 2009' - a Campaign to Welcome Foreign Tourists in Winter

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:00:16 EST

The City of Kyoto launched a campaign Dec. 1 to attract foreign tourists during the winter months when the city is less congested, allowing visitors to enjoy a tour of the ancient Japanese capital at a leisurely pace. The "Kyoto Winter Special 2009" drive follows the city's first program of the kind last year. This year's campaign features additional content, including opportunities for hands-on experience in local culture, plus an official website (http://www.KyotoWinterSpecial.com) offering various information in four foreign languages -- English, French, Korean and Chinese.

Southwest Airlines and AMFA Mechanics Reach Tentative Agreement

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:00:15 EST

Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) are proud to announce that the parties have reached a tentative agreement with a four-year term. The Company is pleased with this cost neutral contract which delivers raises in exchange for work rule improvements and contract flexibility. The current collective bargaining agreement became amendable on August 16, 2008.

Inauguration Update: Hotel Rooms Still Available In Washington, DC Metro Area

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:57:14 EST

Contrary to widespread reports, hotel rooms are still available in and around Washington, DC during the Barack Obama inauguration through Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for the nation's capital.

Pelosi, Reid, Dodd, Frank Renew Call on Bush to Use TARP to Aid Auto Industry in Light of Risks to Financial System

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:57:00 EST

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank today sent a letter to President George W. Bush to again urge him to use the authority provided under the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008 to provide limited, temporary assistance to the automobile industry during this financial crisis. The letter notes that the failure of the Big 3 would have a major direct and negative impact on the financial sector, not just on the economy as a whole. The Treasury Department has stated that funding from the EESA should only be used to protect the U.S. financial sector.

Arizona Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealers and Chrysler LLC Representatives Team Up with KaBOOM! to Build Child-Designed Playground at Phoenix's New South Pointe Elementary School in One Day

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:50:16 EST

Before the sun set today, the nearly 350 children who attend Phoenix's South Pointe Elementary School, The Leona Group, LLC, a new kind of public school, are getting a new, great place to play.

Joe's Sports & Outdoor In-Store Promotion Raises $18,000 for the Children's Cancer Association

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:30:31 EST

Joe's Sports & Outdoor stores across the Pacific Northwest raised more than $18,000 during the months of August and September for the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). For the third consecutive year, Joe's provided shoppers the opportunity to showcase their compassion and generosity by donating to CCA at checkout stands in all stores.

Frontier Airlines Reports Preliminary Traffic for November 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:20:46 EST

Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FRNTQ) today announced preliminary traffic results for November 2008 for both Frontier's mainline operation as well as its wholly- owned subsidiary, Lynx Aviation. Lynx Aviation commenced revenue service in December 2007. As such, only the current month, fiscal year-to-date and calendar year-to-date are presented for Lynx Aviation in the text and table below.

3D Entertainment Summit Wraps With Entertainment, Technology and Wall Street Communities Bullish on Stereoscopic 3D Entertainment for 2009

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:17:29 EST

Conference Highlights Include Industry Visionary Keynotes From Jeffrey Katzenberg, Mark Zoradi, Eric Brevig and Charlotte Huggins, David Hill, James Cameron and Vince Pace as well as Exclusive Studio Presentations and Rare 3D Film Sneak Previews

Detroit's Interfaith Leaders Convene on Economy, Auto Industry, Next Steps

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:16:30 EST

Eleven Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders gathered for a "Conversation on the Economy" on Thursday, December 4. At the invitation of Cardinal Adam Maida, archbishop of Detroit, the religious leaders met privately at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and then briefed assembled members of the news media. Among the topics covered were: grave concerns for those impacted by the uncertain economy, and the very real fear of what will happen if there is no government intervention or plan to help stabilize the auto industry.

Obama's Pragmatism Threatens Our National Security, According to the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:12:14 EST

As Barack Obama announced his new national security team, a list that includes Hillary Clinton and current defense secretary Robert Gates, he stated that his team members share his "pragmatism about the use of power" in foreign policy.

'NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: Madden NFL 09' to Air Throughout the Month of December on FSN

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:11:45 EST

NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, presents "NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: Madden NFL 09," the third of five monthly television specials created and produced by NFL PLAYERS. Sponsored by EA SPORTS(TM), a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS) and Reebok, this month's installment features host Summer Sanders as she gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the unveiling of America's most popular sports video game, "Madden NFL 09."

Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. announces increase to private placement

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:00:15 EST

VANCOUVER, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. (Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"): YNG; Frankfurt Xetra Exchange: NG6) Graham Dickson, the President of Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. (the "Company"), announces that further to the Company's news release of November 4, 2008 announcing the Company's non-brokered private placement, the number of Units to be offered has been increased from 12,000,000 Units to up to 79,300,000 Units at $0.05 per Unit in the capital stock of the Company, thereby increasing the amount raised from $600,000 to $3,965,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share (a "Share") and two series of Share purchase warrants. The first warrant (the "Series "A" Warrant") can be exercised to purchase one additional Share at a price of $0.07 per share within 12 months of closing of the private placement and the second warrant (the "Series "B" Warrant", or together with the Series "A" Warrants, the "Warrants") can be exercised to purchase one additional Share at a price of $0.09 per share within 18 months of closing of the private placement. The maximum number of Shares to be issued pursuant to the private placement, including the underlying Warrants and the finder's fee (described below), is 260,100,000 Shares; being 140.25% of the Company's current issued and outstanding Shares, or 58.38% of the Company's then issued share capital.

GlaxoSmithKline and The Carter Center Reaffirm Commitment to Global Public Health with Expansion of LF Program

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:00:14 EST

- GSK CEO marks 10th anniversary of drive to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) with donation of one-billionth albendazole tablet and grant to The Carter Center

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. Announces CFO Departure

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:00:14 EST

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE Alternext: MSL) announces that J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. and MidSouth Bank, N.A., has resigned effective January 15, 2009. Corrigan has served as CFO of both entities since June 2006. He will remain available in an advisory capacity through a date yet to be determined.

Aurizon Mines Ltd. Release

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:54:29 EST

American Pacific to Release Financial Results and Hold Fiscal 2008 Year-End and Fourth Quarter Investor Teleconference

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:51:59 EST

American Pacific Corporation (Nasdaq: APFC) today announced that it will release its Fiscal 2008 year-end and fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, December 11, 2008. John R. Gibson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, invites you to participate in a teleconference to review the financial results and outlook of the Company.

Pampa Calichera Announces Results of Consent Solicitation and Effectiveness of Amendments Pursuant to Consent Solicitation Statement dated November 20, 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:47:28 EST

Sociedad de Inversiones Pampa Calichera S.A. ("Pampa Calichera") announced today that, in connection with its solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of record as of November 19, 2008 (the "Holders") of its outstanding $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the "Notes") (CUSIP No. 83363T AA 1 (144A)/ P8716H AA 1 (REG S)) (ISIN No. US83363TAA16 (144A)/ USP8716HAA16 (REG S)) for certain amendments (the "Amendments") to (i) the Indenture, dated as of February 14, 2007 (the "Indenture"), by and among Pampa Calichera, as issuer, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., as Luxembourg paying agent and listing agent (the "Luxembourg Agent"), governing the Notes, and (ii) the Share Pledge Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2007 (the "Share Pledge Agreement"), by and between Pampa Calichera and the Trustee, it has received validly executed consents from Holders or their duly designated proxies representing a majority of the aggregate principal amount outstanding of Notes on or prior to December 4, 2008 and those consents have not been revoked.

New Ad Campaign Distorts the Reality of Clean Coal Technology

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:46:44 EST

Has America's policy debate so declined that attack ads are no longer limited to political campaigns?

DBTS' CEO Recognized as One of the 50 Most Powerful Minority CEOs and Corporate Executives

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:41:43 EST

DBTS is pleased to announce that Karla Gonzalez, DBTS' CEO and President, will be an honoree at the very prestigious awards gala for the 50 Most Powerful Minority CEO's and Corporate Executives on Thursday, February 5, 2009. The Minority Enterprise Executive Council (MEE Council) is hosting the event. This event will honor executives of minority and women-owned businesses that are in the forefront of American leadership across the country. The 50 honorees were chosen based on their commitment to their community, business growth, professional excellence, and influence in shaping our economic future. Other honorees during the event will include: H.R. Crawford, Chairman of the Board, Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority; William E. Milliken, Founder & Vice Chairman, Communities In Schools; Hubin Jiang, CEO, Ecompex, Inc.; Johnathan Rodgers, President, TV One; Karla Gonzalez, CEO, DBTS, Inc.; Carol Williams, President/CEO, Carol H. Williams Advertising; Alfonzo Porter, CEO, Porter Education and Communications.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:41:29 EST

"National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" was established by Congress, by Public Law 103 308 as a time to commemorate Americans who died as a result of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden is Scene of Another Momentous Occasion

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:37:44 EST

With a dozen model trains wending about more than 140 replicas of New York landmarks -- all created from plant parts -- the Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden has been a magical must-see for more than one million visitors over the past 17 years and a sought-after location for singular New York events. That tradition again rang true today as the New York Lottery awarded more than $17 million to two winners before replicas of the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and others and to the delight of a festive crowd of visitors young and old that erupted into spontaneous congratulatory applause.

STINSON Brand Innovation, Inc. Recognized With 8 Creative Awards

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:29:44 EST

STINSON Brand Innovation, Inc. announced that the brand consultancy has been awarded both MarCom and Davey Awards for work done for its health, science, and technology clients.

Columbia Records Artists & Recordings Garner 29 Grammy Nominations in 25 Categories

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:25:59 EST

Artists and recordings from the Columbia Records Group garnered 29 nominations in some 25 Grammy categories for recordings released during the Grammy Eligibility Year October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday, December 3 by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on "GRAMMY Sunday," Feb. 8, 2009, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8-11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Announcing Publication of 'Job Search: The Total System, 3rd Edition'

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:20:30 EST

"Job Search: The Total System", timely in its third release, empowers job seekers with the expertise to win offers for highly desirable jobs - and faster than ever before! Authors and veterans in the career field, Ken and Sheryl Dawson are principals of the highly respected Dawson Consulting Group and Total Career Success. "The Total System" is a comprehensive and proven approach to the job market - its ten steps are powerfully integrated to give job seekers a distinct advantage over their competition. Utilizing the winning concepts of linkage and psychological leverage, job seekers are better prepared to systematically locate and win coveted positions with record speed.

VeraSun Energy Receives Final Bankruptcy Court Approval for Debtor-In-Possession Financing Totaling $196.6 Million from Senior Secured Noteholders

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:11:13 EST

VeraSun Energy Corporation announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has entered orders granting final approval for debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing totaling $196.6 million, including $93.6 million of incremental financing, $25 million of which was previously loaned to the Company on an interim basis, to be provided by certain holders of VeraSun's 9 7/8% senior secured notes due 2012. The incremental financing will be available, subject to certain conditions, to fund operations at ethanol production facilities in Aurora, South Dakota and Fort Dodge, Charles City and Hartley, Iowa and to maintain the idled Welcome, Minnesota facility. The balance of the financing consists of approximately $103 million used to refinance prepetition loans that had been made by the noteholders who participated in the DIP financing. This DIP financing matures on November 3, 2009.

Progressive Leader Says Allowing Auto Industry to Go Under Would Create 'Body Blow' to Slumping Economy

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:10:58 EST

Borosage: Lawmakers Shouldn't Make Automakers Victims of Their Failure to Impose Sensible Conditions on Wall Street

Philatron International Awarded 2008 Medium Size Family Owned Business of the Year

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:09:28 EST

Philatron International and CEO, Founder, and Owner, Phillip M. Ramos, Jr. were honored with yet another award for its outstanding business. On November 19th, Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) awarded Philatron International Medium Size Family Owned Business of the year. During the 9th annual business award ceremony OCBJ recognized the company for its commitment to helping outside community organizations through charity, its longevity as a business, and its family involvement within the company.

Get Into the Holiday Spirit for a New Job

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:08:29 EST

With unemployment at 9% in Michigan, 8% in California and 6.5% throughout much of the country, with the stock market gyrating up and down day to day, and with serious concerns about additional bailouts and layoffs weighing on the nation, "job" shopping is a holiday priority for many. Even though a layoff or job change can put a real damper on one's Holiday spirit, now is not the time to slow your networking and job search efforts.

HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Investigates How Humans May Be Loving the Galapagos Islands to Death

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:02:13 EST

Next Tuesday's "Dan Rather Reports" will feature a breathtaking look at the natural beauty of the Galapagos and how the increasing "human footprint" in the area is threatening to destroy this fragile ecosystem.

Homeland Security Industry Leaders Offer Counsel to President Elect Obama; Urge Integration, Collaboration and Continued Emphasis on Technology & Cybersecurity

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:01:44 EST

Infinity Participates in Candy Cane Lane Parade in the City of Lynwood for the Second Year in a Row

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:48:43 EST

Infinity Insurance is participating for the second time at the City of Lynwood 87th Anniversary Candy Cane Lane Parade on December 5th at 7:00 p.m. Infinity agent, Jose Luis Pina from U.P. Insurance Services, will join Infinity staff to greet local residents on the 1.5 mile route that begins at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Atlantic Ave. Infinity's community event vehicle will be decorated and make its way down the street with cheerful holiday music.

What's 2009's Top Luxury Car? NADAguides.com Picks the Audi A8 L

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:47:12 EST

NADAguides.com, a leading online site for vehicle pricing and information, picked the Audi A8 L as the No.1 choice in its ranking of the Top 5 Luxury Cars for 2009.

The Spirited Woman Holiday Guide Provides Out-Of-The-Box Gift-Giving Ideas That Speak to the True Spirit of the Season

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:44:58 EST

The Spirited Woman Holiday Guide (http://www.thespiritedwoman.com/holidayguide), a free downloadable gift created by the Spirited Woman Blogger Team and published by The Spirited Woman, a leading women's online empowerment community, provides out-of-the-box gift-giving ideas that speak to the true spirit of the season.

AOA-Led Group Urges Obama to Increase Health Care Access, Affordability by Combating Provider Discrimination

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:44:43 EST

Broad Coalition to Back New Provider Non-Discrimination Safeguards to Ensure Patient Access and Choice

Lockheed Martin Team Conducts Free-Flight Hover Test of MDA's Multiple Kill Vehicle-L

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:44:27 EST

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that its team successfully conducted a free-flight hover test of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's Multiple Kill Vehicle-L. Conducted Dec. 2 at the National Hover Test Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the test met all objectives.

UK Singing Sensation Adele Garners Four Grammy Nominations

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:42:58 EST