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Fashion
Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
) Topman Design Announces 2nd Solo Show to be Held at The Royal Opera House (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Topman Design has announced it is to showcase its second consecutive solo show at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on September 22nd as part of the ever growing menswear day at London Fashion Week.
Until last season when the debut solo show was held at the offici
) America Chooses Platinum for the 2010 TODAY Show Couple (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO:
Melissa McMillin and Jeremy Gebhardt, this year's couple chosen for TODAY's Modern Love Wedding
WHAT:
This year's lucky couple will say 'I do' with platinum wedding bands on TODAY's annual 'Modern Love' Wedding. Over 150,000 TODAY viewers voted via TOD
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) Ever-Glory Announces Resignation and Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary ( NANJING, China, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Ever-Glory
International Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Ever-Glory") (NYSE Amex: EVK)
announced today the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer and Corporate
Secretary Ms. Yan Guo, effective on September 2, 2010. Ms. Yan Guo's
resignati
) Burton Unveils the Perfect Black Suit (LONDON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton was set the challenge by the owner of the brand, Sir Philip Green to design the perfect single breasted black suit for the autumn/winter 2010 season. Each suit, as well as the accompanying formal white shirt, was given the brief to look great on any of their cu
) Veteran Executive Thomas W. Ehardt Joins Advanstar Communications as Chief Administrative Officer (WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanstar Communications, Inc., a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries, today announced that it has appointed Thomas W. Ehardt to fill its newly created posit
) Playtex is on a Quest to Help Women Find Their Perfect Fitting Bra (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Playtex, the country's most well-known intimate apparel brand, is airing a series of web videos featuring 10 women who won a Playtex bra makeover trip to New York City with style expert Alison Deyette.
"Through professional bra fittings, we helped these w
) REISS Introduces 'Elements' in Collaboration with Jamie Morgan ( NEW YORK, September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- For the launch of the AW10
collection, REISS has collaborated with renowned photographer and filmmaker,
Jamie Morgan, to create an artistic short film that highlights the feel and
aesthetic of the upcoming collection.
"This season is a step forwar
) Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
) Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
) Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
) Fashion Designer Richard Chai to Design Limited-Edition Collection for Original Penguin (
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) Jones Apparel Group Brings Leading Talent to Its Handbag Business (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Apparel Group, Inc. ("Jones," the "Company") (NYSE: JNY) today announced that it has enhanced its talent within its handbag business with the addition of Dina Battipaglia as Group President and Rafe Totengco as Creative Director, both effective immediately. Ms
) Next Generation in Anti-Aging Formulas: De-Nouveau by Elan Vital Strikes the Fountain of Youth with the Enzyme Telomerase (PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists at Elan Vital Pharmaceuticals announce anti-aging technology applications to a new product, De-Nouveau. De-Nouveau utilizes the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the enzyme telomerase to change the anti-aging product market.
Telomerase allows c
) In Celebration of National Yoga Month www.RockStarMoms.com to Give Away Free Yoga Maternity Tees (MIAMI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- RockStarMoms Maternity is giving away 50 of their best-selling Floating Baby(c) Tees to help kick off September's National Yoga Month and to support the growing popularity of prenatal yoga. Their newest design, Floating Baby Yoga(c), will be given to one lucky mom-to-b
) Movado Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter and Six-Month Results (PARAMUS, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV), today announced second quarter and six-month results for the period ended July 31, 2010. The Company completed the closure of its boutiques on June 30, 2010 and results for the boutiques for the quarter and six-mo
) Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
) Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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Interactive Player Available: HGTV Launches 'HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway 2010' (
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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A Chance to Meet Justin Bieber Is Just One Click Away (PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Proactiv® and Justin Bieber have teamed up to make one teenager's dream come true (plus three of her friends) -- a chance to win a trip to LA to meet the pop star himself at his Los Angeles concert.
Now through October 1, Bieber fans can log onto htt
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Haier Showcases New Range of Innovative Appliances Tailored to Local Markets at IFA Berlin ( BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- IFA Hall 3.1a - Stand 103 -
September 3, 2010 - Haier, the world's largest white goods brand, is one of
the highlights of IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3rd - 8th September. Haier is
displaying a full range of new innovative and environment friendly product
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Use Your Home to Help Your Job Search (ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- This week's release of the latest negative consumer confidence index and today's unemployment claims announcement both illustrate a continuing bleak economic reality for millions nationwide. With no job recovery in sight, those who have been unemployed or underemploy
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SodaStream Launches New 'Fizz' Home Soda Maker at IFA Exhibition (
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Goddess Hair Extensions Founder Nominated for American Cancer Society Award (SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheila Matechuk, Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement, has been nominated for the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Lane Adams Award" honoring individuals who "demonstrate innovative and collaborative approaches to enhancing the quali
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Investing in People, Planet, Progress - SC Johnson Releases 2010 Public Report (RACINE, Wis., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With consumer interest in socially responsible companies constantly growing,* SC Johnson today releases its 2010 public report which describes the 124-year old company's investments in people, the planet and its own sustainable progress. Titled "Investing in Peo
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Steps to a Safer Home From Hunter Douglas (UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Safety is a concern for everyone, especially parents. An important part of raising children is careful supervision of their activities in the home. Parents need to be aware of their children's surroundings at all times in order to anticip
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Jarden Corporation to Participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference (RYE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today announced that the Company will participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA. The presentation will be web cast live on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm Ea
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MultiVu Video Feed: Citizen Group Launches Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign to Stop Higher Energy Taxes ( The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today launched an over
$4 million national television and radio advertising campaign to oppose
efforts from federal officials that would increase taxes on American energy
companies. The NTU spots, which stress the negative economic and job-loss
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Precision Therapeutics, Inc. Named to Pittsburgh Business Times 2010 Top 100 (PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Therapeutics ranked first place as an industry leader in the health care division and third place across all industries on the Pittsburgh Business Times Top 100 list, which identifies the area's fastest-growing, privately held companies.
With a growth ra
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True Source Honey Applauds Recent Efforts to Shut Down Illegal Honey Practices (WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The True Source Honey Initiative applauds actions taken yesterday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue leads in stemming the tide of illegally imported honey.
Yesterday's indictment is th
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Resist Corporate, Insurer 'Blackmail' Demands to Exempt Junk Insurance From Health Law, Group Tells White House (Insurers, Employers Threaten to Drop Low-Benefit Employee Insurance If $750,000 Annual Benefit Limit Is Enforced
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans were promised meaningful health benefits under health reform and deserve better than the near-worthless junk insurance that low-w
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CPSC Finds No Cause Linking Pampers Dry Max to Diaper Rash; Health Canada Doesn't Find 'Any Cause for Concern' (CINCINNATI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced today that they have found no cause linking Pampers Dry Max diapers and reports of diaper rash and other skin conditions. Pampers has welcomed th
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npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain's Oldest Boiler (WORCESTER, England, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- npower hometeam's nationwide search for Britain's oldest boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.
While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have all been and
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Fresh Water Supply Tops Disaster Kit List for Hurricane Preparedness (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Earl batters the Caribbean, National Hurricane Center forecasters are not ruling out a direct hit on the US Atlantic Coast. Evacuations have already been ordered in parts of North Carolina.
Primo Water Corporation urges families in the
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Night-Night, Sleep Tight...Don't Let the Hotel Bed Bugs Bite! (STUART, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- They're BAA-AACK! Thirty years after bed bugs were believed to be exterminated nationwide, the teeny, insidious bloodsuckers—which feast on sleeping humans—are making a comeback of epidemic proportions.
They're being spotted in hotels from coast to c
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No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash (
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Restaurants
Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Krispy Kreme Reports Earnings per Share of $0.03 for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2011 (
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, ended August 1, 2010. The Company also raised its earnings outlook for fiscal 2011 as a whole.
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Atlanta Bread Rated Among Top 5 for Healthiest Options and for Facilities in the 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey (SMYRNA, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top-5 distinctions in two key categories.
The survey's more than 6,500 participants voted Atlanta Bread among the Top-5 large chains (place
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Southland Residents Encouraged to Donate Spare Change on Thurs., Sept. 9, to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California encourages residents to drop-off their small change at donation boxes located at local McDonald's restaurants or Ronald McDonald Houses on Thursday, Sept. 9, as part of the charity's Day of Change campaign. &
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Baskin-Robbins Opens New Orleans Location on Five-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the Grand Opening of the company's first shop to open in New Orleans since the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005.
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Win Free Outback for a Year at Local Outback Steakhouses (
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all Outback Steakhouse fans – when dining at Outback, now through September 30, customers will have the chance to win free Outback for a Year* while enjoying the limited time offer of three new entrees starting at $9.95.** Featured entrees inc
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'Monkey-See, Monkey-Donut' Swings Into Dunkin' Donuts (
CANTON, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning next week, donut devotees can go bananas over the winner of Dunkin' Donuts' "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest. "Monkey-See Monkey-Donut," a bananas foster-filled donut topped with chocolate icing and chopped Reese's® Peanut Butter chips, will
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Olive Garden Restaurant Teams Deliver Lunch to Those Laboring on Labor Day (
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Fire stations, police departments, hospital emergency rooms and military bases identified in advance by their local Olive Garden restaurant
WHAT: Will receive a Hospitaliano! "thank you" lunch delivered and served by Olive Garden for their dedicated servic
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Dunkin' Donuts Salutes Michigan Autoworkers With Free Medium Coffee Offer (DETROIT, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
What:
To celebrate Labor Day and to salute Michigan autoworkers, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants statewide are offering these employees a free cup of fresh coffee all day on Monday, September 6.
The offer for a free medium hot or iced coffee is good for any
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Shane's Rib Shack 'The Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge' Declares Winner! (ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, is proud to announce Gidget Gorgone has been named the winner of the "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge." The Challenge took place on Tuesday, August 31st from 11am - Noon at the Shane's Rib Shack Cumberland Poin
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Oktoberfest Starts Early in New York (NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When fall comes around one's thoughts drift to vibrant foliage, pumpkins and of course Oktoberfest. In New York, the festivities start early - September is officially known as German-American Friendship Month.
Recognized by the Mayor's office for the fourth consecu
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Bon Appetit Management Company Asks Everyone to Harvest Near Home (
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight years before the New Oxford American Dictionary added the word "locavore" to its pages, Bon Appetit Management Company committed to using local foods on its college, corporate and specialty cafe menus. In 1999, Bon Appetit launched its Farm to Fork pr
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Genghis Grill Reaches Milestone of 50 Locations! (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry, will open its 50th location, Saturday, September 4th. "This milestone has been reached through collaboration and dedication from the teams that are operating our restaurants everyday along with our committed franchisees, v
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New Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne Opens (MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne today. The opening comes three weeks earlier than originally scheduled and in time to accommodate guests for the popular Cord Due
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Sheetz Opens New Store in Forest, Virginia (
ALTOONA, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheetz continues to grow around the Lynchburg area of Virginia with a new location in Forest. The store officially opened to the public on Monday, but employees will today celebrate the opening at 14449 Forest Road with a reception and ribbon cutting at 3:
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine has ranked CRUMBS Bake Shop No. 422 on its 29th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's indepe
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Celebrating National Shake Month, Johnny Rockets Debuts Deluxe Shakes and Online Contest (
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets, known worldwide for its authentic, all-American menu, announces the addition of 17 Deluxe Shakes to its Company-wide selection of classic Shakes and malts. In celebration of the national Deluxe Shake roll
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The Magic Numbers: Pizza Hut To Celebrate New Simplified Menu Pricing By Rewarding Customers Wearing Jersey Numbers 8, 10 and 12 (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- What's your lucky number? Next week, the numbers 8, 10 and 12 will take center stage at participating nationwide Pizza Hut restaurants.
Following the national announcement of new simplified menu pricing, Pizza Hut will reward all walk-in customers wearing a jersey fea
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Retail
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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Choura Events Launches 2010 Wedding Giveaway; Winning Couple Must Marry by New Year's Eve (LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating his commitment to unique marketing and business development, Choura Events CEO Ryan Choura announced today that his company will donate a Platinum wedding package valued at approximately $15,000 to a Southern California couple that most effec
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Claire's Stores, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse 2010 Global Credit Products Conference (CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for young women, teens, tweens and girls ages 3 to 27, today announced it will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products C
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Statement by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union RE: RWDSU Local 220 Strike Against Mott's in Williamson, NY (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday September 2, the members of RWDSU Local 220 rejected another set of proposed concessions from the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group which operates the Mott's manufacturing plant in Williamson, NY.
Concessions in the latest proposal would have resulted
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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LG Electronics, Best Buy Team Up to Bring College Football in 3D to FedExField (LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Virginia Tech and Boise State face off Monday night in the first NCAA® college football game broadcast in 3D, LG Electronics USA and Best Buy are joining forces to bring the 3D experience to college football fans at FedExField™.
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
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What: Bang & Olufsen Yorkville announces Toronto's premier 5K run, the first annual B&O Yorkville Run in support of YWCA Elm C
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Tag Heuer and Notable Celebrities Kick Off Labor Day at 'Odyssey of Pioneers' in the Hamptons (AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stars of television, the music industry and catwalk came out last night to celebrate TAG Heuer's "Odyssey of Pioneers" at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by the luxury Swiss watch brand. The invitation-only event – held at a private esta
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Crown Royal Saddles Up to Announce its First-Ever Rodeo Team (ELLENSBURG, Wash., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Can
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Hain Celestial to Present at Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference (
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference on
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Choco Milk, a children's premium ingredient nutritional milk supplement, has partnered with three Major League Soccer (MLS) teams to co-present and fund free community and school-based soccer clinics. The Los Angeles-based Chivas USA, Houston Dynamo and Chicago F
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Pilgrim's Resumes Export Shipments to Russia (GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said it will resume export shipments to Russia tomorrow after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized certificates that must accompany the shipments.
Pilgrim's has four Russia-approved processing plants that
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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Himfr Analyzes Price Trends in China's Car Market ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name,
analyzes China's car market.
The price of passenger vehicles in the first half of 2010 has mainly
dropped. After March, prices saw their fourth m
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Frbiz Analyzes Cutting Tool Development Trends ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.
Multifunctional cutting tools and high efficient cutting tools will become
the mainstream development trend in the industry. Facing increasing
difficulties
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Boy Scouts Introduce New Popcorn Lineup For Fall Sale (
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a whole new lineup of Trail's End popcorn products for their annual fundraiser – the biggest change in 30 years. Since 1980, Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail's End microwave
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Sales Reports
Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported traffic results for August 2010. System traffic in August 2010 increased 1.1 percent compared to August 2009 on a 1.2 percent increase in capacity. Load factor remained flat at 86.5 percent.
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
AirTran Airways August 2010 Traffic
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August 2010
August 2009
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Revenue Passenger Miles (000)
1,878,317
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
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LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
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ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported strong futures volume growth for August 2010. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures mar
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
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Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,669, a decrease of 17% as compa
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Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009. The company reported net sales of $630.3 million for the four week
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Supermarkets
Household & Consumer
Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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Interactive Player Available: HGTV Launches 'HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway 2010' (
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A new, contemporary residence with sweeping vistas of the New York City skyline awaits the winner of HGTV's newest home giveaway, HGTV Urban Oasis 2010. Custom-designed by the network's popular designer Vern Yip, the first HGTV Urban Oasis is located in The Residenc
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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A Chance to Meet Justin Bieber Is Just One Click Away (PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Proactiv® and Justin Bieber have teamed up to make one teenager's dream come true (plus three of her friends) -- a chance to win a trip to LA to meet the pop star himself at his Los Angeles concert.
Now through October 1, Bieber fans can log onto htt
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Haier Showcases New Range of Innovative Appliances Tailored to Local Markets at IFA Berlin ( BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- IFA Hall 3.1a - Stand 103 -
September 3, 2010 - Haier, the world's largest white goods brand, is one of
the highlights of IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3rd - 8th September. Haier is
displaying a full range of new innovative and environment friendly product
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Use Your Home to Help Your Job Search (ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- This week's release of the latest negative consumer confidence index and today's unemployment claims announcement both illustrate a continuing bleak economic reality for millions nationwide. With no job recovery in sight, those who have been unemployed or underemploy
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SodaStream Launches New 'Fizz' Home Soda Maker at IFA Exhibition (
AIRPORT CITY, Israel, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the IFA exhibition in Berlin, SodaStream has unveiled the Fizz, the latest in its portfolio of home soda makers. The new model features the interactive Fizz Chip™ digital screen, a high-tech indicator designed to aid consumer underst
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Goddess Hair Extensions Founder Nominated for American Cancer Society Award (SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheila Matechuk, Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement, has been nominated for the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Lane Adams Award" honoring individuals who "demonstrate innovative and collaborative approaches to enhancing the quali
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Investing in People, Planet, Progress - SC Johnson Releases 2010 Public Report (RACINE, Wis., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With consumer interest in socially responsible companies constantly growing,* SC Johnson today releases its 2010 public report which describes the 124-year old company's investments in people, the planet and its own sustainable progress. Titled "Investing in Peo
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Steps to a Safer Home From Hunter Douglas (UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Safety is a concern for everyone, especially parents. An important part of raising children is careful supervision of their activities in the home. Parents need to be aware of their children's surroundings at all times in order to anticip
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Jarden Corporation to Participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference (RYE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today announced that the Company will participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA. The presentation will be web cast live on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm Ea
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MultiVu Video Feed: Citizen Group Launches Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign to Stop Higher Energy Taxes ( The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today launched an over
$4 million national television and radio advertising campaign to oppose
efforts from federal officials that would increase taxes on American energy
companies. The NTU spots, which stress the negative economic and job-loss
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Precision Therapeutics, Inc. Named to Pittsburgh Business Times 2010 Top 100 (PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Therapeutics ranked first place as an industry leader in the health care division and third place across all industries on the Pittsburgh Business Times Top 100 list, which identifies the area's fastest-growing, privately held companies.
With a growth ra
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True Source Honey Applauds Recent Efforts to Shut Down Illegal Honey Practices (WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The True Source Honey Initiative applauds actions taken yesterday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue leads in stemming the tide of illegally imported honey.
Yesterday's indictment is th
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Resist Corporate, Insurer 'Blackmail' Demands to Exempt Junk Insurance From Health Law, Group Tells White House (Insurers, Employers Threaten to Drop Low-Benefit Employee Insurance If $750,000 Annual Benefit Limit Is Enforced
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans were promised meaningful health benefits under health reform and deserve better than the near-worthless junk insurance that low-w
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CPSC Finds No Cause Linking Pampers Dry Max to Diaper Rash; Health Canada Doesn't Find 'Any Cause for Concern' (CINCINNATI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced today that they have found no cause linking Pampers Dry Max diapers and reports of diaper rash and other skin conditions. Pampers has welcomed th
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npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain's Oldest Boiler (WORCESTER, England, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- npower hometeam's nationwide search for Britain's oldest boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.
While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have all been and
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Fresh Water Supply Tops Disaster Kit List for Hurricane Preparedness (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Earl batters the Caribbean, National Hurricane Center forecasters are not ruling out a direct hit on the US Atlantic Coast. Evacuations have already been ordered in parts of North Carolina.
Primo Water Corporation urges families in the
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Night-Night, Sleep Tight...Don't Let the Hotel Bed Bugs Bite! (STUART, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- They're BAA-AACK! Thirty years after bed bugs were believed to be exterminated nationwide, the teeny, insidious bloodsuckers—which feast on sleeping humans—are making a comeback of epidemic proportions.
They're being spotted in hotels from coast to c
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No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash (
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers
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Restaurants
Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Krispy Kreme Reports Earnings per Share of $0.03 for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2011 (
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, ended August 1, 2010. The Company also raised its earnings outlook for fiscal 2011 as a whole.
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Atlanta Bread Rated Among Top 5 for Healthiest Options and for Facilities in the 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey (SMYRNA, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top-5 distinctions in two key categories.
The survey's more than 6,500 participants voted Atlanta Bread among the Top-5 large chains (place
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Southland Residents Encouraged to Donate Spare Change on Thurs., Sept. 9, to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California encourages residents to drop-off their small change at donation boxes located at local McDonald's restaurants or Ronald McDonald Houses on Thursday, Sept. 9, as part of the charity's Day of Change campaign. &
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Baskin-Robbins Opens New Orleans Location on Five-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the Grand Opening of the company's first shop to open in New Orleans since the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005.
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Win Free Outback for a Year at Local Outback Steakhouses (
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all Outback Steakhouse fans – when dining at Outback, now through September 30, customers will have the chance to win free Outback for a Year* while enjoying the limited time offer of three new entrees starting at $9.95.** Featured entrees inc
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'Monkey-See, Monkey-Donut' Swings Into Dunkin' Donuts (
CANTON, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning next week, donut devotees can go bananas over the winner of Dunkin' Donuts' "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest. "Monkey-See Monkey-Donut," a bananas foster-filled donut topped with chocolate icing and chopped Reese's® Peanut Butter chips, will
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Olive Garden Restaurant Teams Deliver Lunch to Those Laboring on Labor Day (
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Fire stations, police departments, hospital emergency rooms and military bases identified in advance by their local Olive Garden restaurant
WHAT: Will receive a Hospitaliano! "thank you" lunch delivered and served by Olive Garden for their dedicated servic
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Dunkin' Donuts Salutes Michigan Autoworkers With Free Medium Coffee Offer (DETROIT, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
What:
To celebrate Labor Day and to salute Michigan autoworkers, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants statewide are offering these employees a free cup of fresh coffee all day on Monday, September 6.
The offer for a free medium hot or iced coffee is good for any
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Shane's Rib Shack 'The Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge' Declares Winner! (ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, is proud to announce Gidget Gorgone has been named the winner of the "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge." The Challenge took place on Tuesday, August 31st from 11am - Noon at the Shane's Rib Shack Cumberland Poin
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Oktoberfest Starts Early in New York (NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When fall comes around one's thoughts drift to vibrant foliage, pumpkins and of course Oktoberfest. In New York, the festivities start early - September is officially known as German-American Friendship Month.
Recognized by the Mayor's office for the fourth consecu
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Bon Appetit Management Company Asks Everyone to Harvest Near Home (
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight years before the New Oxford American Dictionary added the word "locavore" to its pages, Bon Appetit Management Company committed to using local foods on its college, corporate and specialty cafe menus. In 1999, Bon Appetit launched its Farm to Fork pr
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Genghis Grill Reaches Milestone of 50 Locations! (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry, will open its 50th location, Saturday, September 4th. "This milestone has been reached through collaboration and dedication from the teams that are operating our restaurants everyday along with our committed franchisees, v
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New Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne Opens (MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne today. The opening comes three weeks earlier than originally scheduled and in time to accommodate guests for the popular Cord Due
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Sheetz Opens New Store in Forest, Virginia (
ALTOONA, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheetz continues to grow around the Lynchburg area of Virginia with a new location in Forest. The store officially opened to the public on Monday, but employees will today celebrate the opening at 14449 Forest Road with a reception and ribbon cutting at 3:
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine has ranked CRUMBS Bake Shop No. 422 on its 29th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's indepe
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Celebrating National Shake Month, Johnny Rockets Debuts Deluxe Shakes and Online Contest (
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets, known worldwide for its authentic, all-American menu, announces the addition of 17 Deluxe Shakes to its Company-wide selection of classic Shakes and malts. In celebration of the national Deluxe Shake roll
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The Magic Numbers: Pizza Hut To Celebrate New Simplified Menu Pricing By Rewarding Customers Wearing Jersey Numbers 8, 10 and 12 (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- What's your lucky number? Next week, the numbers 8, 10 and 12 will take center stage at participating nationwide Pizza Hut restaurants.
Following the national announcement of new simplified menu pricing, Pizza Hut will reward all walk-in customers wearing a jersey fea
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Retail
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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Choura Events Launches 2010 Wedding Giveaway; Winning Couple Must Marry by New Year's Eve (LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating his commitment to unique marketing and business development, Choura Events CEO Ryan Choura announced today that his company will donate a Platinum wedding package valued at approximately $15,000 to a Southern California couple that most effec
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Claire's Stores, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse 2010 Global Credit Products Conference (CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for young women, teens, tweens and girls ages 3 to 27, today announced it will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products C
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Statement by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union RE: RWDSU Local 220 Strike Against Mott's in Williamson, NY (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday September 2, the members of RWDSU Local 220 rejected another set of proposed concessions from the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group which operates the Mott's manufacturing plant in Williamson, NY.
Concessions in the latest proposal would have resulted
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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LG Electronics, Best Buy Team Up to Bring College Football in 3D to FedExField (LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Virginia Tech and Boise State face off Monday night in the first NCAA® college football game broadcast in 3D, LG Electronics USA and Best Buy are joining forces to bring the 3D experience to college football fans at FedExField™.
At the Labor Day
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
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What: Bang & Olufsen Yorkville announces Toronto's premier 5K run, the first annual B&O Yorkville Run in support of YWCA Elm C
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Tag Heuer and Notable Celebrities Kick Off Labor Day at 'Odyssey of Pioneers' in the Hamptons (AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stars of television, the music industry and catwalk came out last night to celebrate TAG Heuer's "Odyssey of Pioneers" at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by the luxury Swiss watch brand. The invitation-only event – held at a private esta
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Crown Royal Saddles Up to Announce its First-Ever Rodeo Team (ELLENSBURG, Wash., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Can
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Hain Celestial to Present at Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference (
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference on
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Choco Milk, a children's premium ingredient nutritional milk supplement, has partnered with three Major League Soccer (MLS) teams to co-present and fund free community and school-based soccer clinics. The Los Angeles-based Chivas USA, Houston Dynamo and Chicago F
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Pilgrim's Resumes Export Shipments to Russia (GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said it will resume export shipments to Russia tomorrow after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized certificates that must accompany the shipments.
Pilgrim's has four Russia-approved processing plants that
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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Himfr Analyzes Price Trends in China's Car Market ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name,
analyzes China's car market.
The price of passenger vehicles in the first half of 2010 has mainly
dropped. After March, prices saw their fourth m
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Frbiz Analyzes Cutting Tool Development Trends ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.
Multifunctional cutting tools and high efficient cutting tools will become
the mainstream development trend in the industry. Facing increasing
difficulties
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Boy Scouts Introduce New Popcorn Lineup For Fall Sale (
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a whole new lineup of Trail's End popcorn products for their annual fundraiser – the biggest change in 30 years. Since 1980, Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail's End microwave
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Sales Reports
Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported traffic results for August 2010. System traffic in August 2010 increased 1.1 percent compared to August 2009 on a 1.2 percent increase in capacity. Load factor remained flat at 86.5 percent.
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
AirTran Airways August 2010 Traffic
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August 2010
August 2009
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Revenue Passenger Miles (000)
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1,846,1
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
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LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
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ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported strong futures volume growth for August 2010. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures mar
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
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Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,669, a decrease of 17% as compa
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Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009. The company reported net sales of $630.3 million for the four week
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Supermarkets
Workers at California Medical Marijuana Company Join Teamsters (Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Strong New Contract
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at a California medical marijuana company have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever contract. The 38 workers are now represented by Teamsters Local 70. Medical marijuana
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SIAC Endorses Enhancements to CP-01 Panels (FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing effort to reduce security alarm activations, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) participated in and supports recent changes to the ANSI/SIA CP-01 2010 control panel standard. The CP-01 control panel was designed to decrease false act
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Camelot Illinois Bids to Manage the Illinois Lottery (U.K. National Lottery Manager Outlines Plans For Expanded Player Base, Diversity Engagement And Enhanced Social Responsibility
CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Camelot Illinois today submitted its bid to manage the Illinois Lottery, highlighting the company's successful
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3 BILLION AND COUNTING Opens in New York at The QUAD Cinema (Junk Science + Junk Politics = 3 Billion Dead and Counting
Runs September 17 through September 23, 2010
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the New York premiere of the provocative new documentary, 3 BILLION AND COUNTING (
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Travel Guard® North America Offers Free Assistance to U.S. Travelers Affected by Hurricane Earl (STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), residents and travelers spanning a swath of the country from North Carolina in the south along the East Coast to the north as far as Nova Scotia can anticipate a series of hurricane and tropical storm advi
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AT&T Accelerates Timetable for Expanding Service in Michigan (MUSKEGON, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* said today that the timetable for expanding AT&T service in Michigan has been accelerated and that it expects to complete network upgrades on wireless assets acquired from Verizon Wireless in June 2010 by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011
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EMO Energy Solutions Makes the Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies (
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EMO Energy Solutions, an industry leader in providing energy efficiency and sustainable design consulting services, announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's most entrepreneurial and fas
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Tender Offers for SPhinX Access LLC and SPhinX Access Ltd. (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF TenderCo LLC ("Purchaser"), c/o Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C., has extended the expiration date for its offers to purchase all outstanding interests of SPhinX Access LLC and all outstanding shares of SPhinX Access Ltd. to 11:59 P.M., New York City time,
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NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's fastest-growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has received the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 award, reserving the sole spot representing the Building Services industry.
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Employers Holdings, Inc. Senior Management to Present at KBW Annual Insurance Conference in New York (RENO, Nev., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) announced that key members of its senior leadership team will present at the 2010 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Annual Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Douglas Dirks, Chief Executive Offic
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CAIR Urges Responsible Media Coverage of Fla. 'Burn a Koran Day' (WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on media professionals and commentators to be responsible in reporting on a planned Quran burning by a tiny extremist Christian congregation in Florida.
On September 11, the Dove World Outreac
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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AmerenUE Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements and Cleaner Air (ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AmerenUE, the Missouri utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), will file an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). UE is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable a
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IT Employment Jobs Up Almost 75,000 in 2010 (ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a monthly index of IT jobs developed and published by TechServe Alliance, a collaboration of IT services firms, clients, consultants and suppliers, the number of IT jobs grew by 5,600 in August to 3,886,200. The number of IT jobs in Au
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PA Urban Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Massachusetts for Hurricane Earl Response (Pennsylvania Task Force-1 Activated to Assist in Potential Recovery Efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, acco
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DALLAS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the first fully optimized IEEE 802.15.4 system-on-chip for remote control applications. The CC2533 enables single-chip remote controls to be built with lower power, higher reliability and lower bill-of-m
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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Remains Virtually Unchanged in August; Workers Less Likely to Search for New Jobs (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals t
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Financiera Independencia Calls for an Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Financiera Independencia, S.A.B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (BMV: FINDEP) ("Independencia" or the "Company") a leading Mexican microfinance lender of personal loans to lower income segment individuals and working capital loans through group lending microfin
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ROCA MAX Mine Production Restarts (TSX.V: ROK
VANCOUVER, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc. (TSX-V: ROK) ("the Company") announces the following update on its MAX Molybdenum Mine temporary shutdown.
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has now rescinded the Stop Work order and the mine
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Minerva Overseas II Ltd. Announces Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All 9.50% Notes Due 2017 Issued by Minerva Overseas Ltd. (SAO PAULO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva Overseas II Ltd. ("Minerva II"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minerva S.A. ("Minerva"), announced today that it has commenced a private exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") for any and all of the outstanding 9.50% Notes due 2017 (the "old notes") issued by
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Krispy Kreme Reports Earnings per Share of $0.03 for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2011 (
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Atlanta Bread Rated Among Top 5 for Healthiest Options and for Facilities in the 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey (SMYRNA, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top-5 distinctions in two key categories.
The survey's more than 6,500 participants voted Atlanta Bread among the Top-5 large chains (place
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Southland Residents Encouraged to Donate Spare Change on Thurs., Sept. 9, to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California encourages residents to drop-off their small change at donation boxes located at local McDonald's restaurants or Ronald McDonald Houses on Thursday, Sept. 9, as part of the charity's Day of Change campaign. &
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Baskin-Robbins Opens New Orleans Location on Five-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (
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Win Free Outback for a Year at Local Outback Steakhouses (
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'Monkey-See, Monkey-Donut' Swings Into Dunkin' Donuts (
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Olive Garden Restaurant Teams Deliver Lunch to Those Laboring on Labor Day (
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Dunkin' Donuts Salutes Michigan Autoworkers With Free Medium Coffee Offer (DETROIT, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
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To celebrate Labor Day and to salute Michigan autoworkers, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants statewide are offering these employees a free cup of fresh coffee all day on Monday, September 6.
The offer for a free medium hot or iced coffee is good for any
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Shane's Rib Shack 'The Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge' Declares Winner! (ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, is proud to announce Gidget Gorgone has been named the winner of the "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge." The Challenge took place on Tuesday, August 31st from 11am - Noon at the Shane's Rib Shack Cumberland Poin
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Oktoberfest Starts Early in New York (NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When fall comes around one's thoughts drift to vibrant foliage, pumpkins and of course Oktoberfest. In New York, the festivities start early - September is officially known as German-American Friendship Month.
Recognized by the Mayor's office for the fourth consecu
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Bon Appetit Management Company Asks Everyone to Harvest Near Home (
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Genghis Grill Reaches Milestone of 50 Locations! (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry, will open its 50th location, Saturday, September 4th. "This milestone has been reached through collaboration and dedication from the teams that are operating our restaurants everyday along with our committed franchisees, v
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New Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne Opens (MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne today. The opening comes three weeks earlier than originally scheduled and in time to accommodate guests for the popular Cord Due
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Sheetz Opens New Store in Forest, Virginia (
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Celebrating National Shake Month, Johnny Rockets Debuts Deluxe Shakes and Online Contest (
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The Magic Numbers: Pizza Hut To Celebrate New Simplified Menu Pricing By Rewarding Customers Wearing Jersey Numbers 8, 10 and 12 (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- What's your lucky number? Next week, the numbers 8, 10 and 12 will take center stage at participating nationwide Pizza Hut restaurants.
Following the national announcement of new simplified menu pricing, Pizza Hut will reward all walk-in customers wearing a jersey fea
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Choura Events Launches 2010 Wedding Giveaway; Winning Couple Must Marry by New Year's Eve (LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating his commitment to unique marketing and business development, Choura Events CEO Ryan Choura announced today that his company will donate a Platinum wedding package valued at approximately $15,000 to a Southern California couple that most effec
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Claire's Stores, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse 2010 Global Credit Products Conference (CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for young women, teens, tweens and girls ages 3 to 27, today announced it will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products C
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Statement by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union RE: RWDSU Local 220 Strike Against Mott's in Williamson, NY (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday September 2, the members of RWDSU Local 220 rejected another set of proposed concessions from the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group which operates the Mott's manufacturing plant in Williamson, NY.
Concessions in the latest proposal would have resulted
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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LG Electronics, Best Buy Team Up to Bring College Football in 3D to FedExField (LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Virginia Tech and Boise State face off Monday night in the first NCAA® college football game broadcast in 3D, LG Electronics USA and Best Buy are joining forces to bring the 3D experience to college football fans at FedExField™.
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
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Tag Heuer and Notable Celebrities Kick Off Labor Day at 'Odyssey of Pioneers' in the Hamptons (AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stars of television, the music industry and catwalk came out last night to celebrate TAG Heuer's "Odyssey of Pioneers" at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by the luxury Swiss watch brand. The invitation-only event – held at a private esta
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Crown Royal Saddles Up to Announce its First-Ever Rodeo Team (ELLENSBURG, Wash., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Can
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Hain Celestial to Present at Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference (
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Pilgrim's Resumes Export Shipments to Russia (GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said it will resume export shipments to Russia tomorrow after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized certificates that must accompany the shipments.
Pilgrim's has four Russia-approved processing plants that
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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Himfr Analyzes Price Trends in China's Car Market ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name,
analyzes China's car market.
The price of passenger vehicles in the first half of 2010 has mainly
dropped. After March, prices saw their fourth m
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Frbiz Analyzes Cutting Tool Development Trends ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.
Multifunctional cutting tools and high efficient cutting tools will become
the mainstream development trend in the industry. Facing increasing
difficulties
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Boy Scouts Introduce New Popcorn Lineup For Fall Sale (
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Sales Reports
Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported traffic results for August 2010. System traffic in August 2010 increased 1.1 percent compared to August 2009 on a 1.2 percent increase in capacity. Load factor remained flat at 86.5 percent.
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
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Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
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LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
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ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported strong futures volume growth for August 2010. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures mar
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
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Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,669, a decrease of 17% as compa
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Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009. The company reported net sales of $630.3 million for the four week
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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Interactive Player Available: HGTV Launches 'HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway 2010' (
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A new, contemporary residence with sweeping vistas of the New York City skyline awaits the winner of HGTV's newest home giveaway, HGTV Urban Oasis 2010. Custom-designed by the network's popular designer Vern Yip, the first HGTV Urban Oasis is located in The Residenc
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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A Chance to Meet Justin Bieber Is Just One Click Away (PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Proactiv® and Justin Bieber have teamed up to make one teenager's dream come true (plus three of her friends) -- a chance to win a trip to LA to meet the pop star himself at his Los Angeles concert.
Now through October 1, Bieber fans can log onto htt
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Haier Showcases New Range of Innovative Appliances Tailored to Local Markets at IFA Berlin ( BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- IFA Hall 3.1a - Stand 103 -
September 3, 2010 - Haier, the world's largest white goods brand, is one of
the highlights of IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3rd - 8th September. Haier is
displaying a full range of new innovative and environment friendly product
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Use Your Home to Help Your Job Search (ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- This week's release of the latest negative consumer confidence index and today's unemployment claims announcement both illustrate a continuing bleak economic reality for millions nationwide. With no job recovery in sight, those who have been unemployed or underemploy
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SodaStream Launches New 'Fizz' Home Soda Maker at IFA Exhibition (
AIRPORT CITY, Israel, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the IFA exhibition in Berlin, SodaStream has unveiled the Fizz, the latest in its portfolio of home soda makers. The new model features the interactive Fizz Chip™ digital screen, a high-tech indicator designed to aid consumer underst
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Goddess Hair Extensions Founder Nominated for American Cancer Society Award (SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheila Matechuk, Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement, has been nominated for the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Lane Adams Award" honoring individuals who "demonstrate innovative and collaborative approaches to enhancing the quali
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Investing in People, Planet, Progress - SC Johnson Releases 2010 Public Report (RACINE, Wis., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With consumer interest in socially responsible companies constantly growing,* SC Johnson today releases its 2010 public report which describes the 124-year old company's investments in people, the planet and its own sustainable progress. Titled "Investing in Peo
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Steps to a Safer Home From Hunter Douglas (UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Safety is a concern for everyone, especially parents. An important part of raising children is careful supervision of their activities in the home. Parents need to be aware of their children's surroundings at all times in order to anticip
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Jarden Corporation to Participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference (RYE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today announced that the Company will participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA. The presentation will be web cast live on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm Ea
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MultiVu Video Feed: Citizen Group Launches Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign to Stop Higher Energy Taxes ( The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today launched an over
$4 million national television and radio advertising campaign to oppose
efforts from federal officials that would increase taxes on American energy
companies. The NTU spots, which stress the negative economic and job-loss
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Precision Therapeutics, Inc. Named to Pittsburgh Business Times 2010 Top 100 (PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Therapeutics ranked first place as an industry leader in the health care division and third place across all industries on the Pittsburgh Business Times Top 100 list, which identifies the area's fastest-growing, privately held companies.
With a growth ra
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True Source Honey Applauds Recent Efforts to Shut Down Illegal Honey Practices (WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The True Source Honey Initiative applauds actions taken yesterday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue leads in stemming the tide of illegally imported honey.
Yesterday's indictment is th
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Resist Corporate, Insurer 'Blackmail' Demands to Exempt Junk Insurance From Health Law, Group Tells White House (Insurers, Employers Threaten to Drop Low-Benefit Employee Insurance If $750,000 Annual Benefit Limit Is Enforced
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans were promised meaningful health benefits under health reform and deserve better than the near-worthless junk insurance that low-w
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CPSC Finds No Cause Linking Pampers Dry Max to Diaper Rash; Health Canada Doesn't Find 'Any Cause for Concern' (CINCINNATI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced today that they have found no cause linking Pampers Dry Max diapers and reports of diaper rash and other skin conditions. Pampers has welcomed th
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npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain's Oldest Boiler (WORCESTER, England, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- npower hometeam's nationwide search for Britain's oldest boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.
While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have all been and
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Fresh Water Supply Tops Disaster Kit List for Hurricane Preparedness (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Earl batters the Caribbean, National Hurricane Center forecasters are not ruling out a direct hit on the US Atlantic Coast. Evacuations have already been ordered in parts of North Carolina.
Primo Water Corporation urges families in the
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Night-Night, Sleep Tight...Don't Let the Hotel Bed Bugs Bite! (STUART, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- They're BAA-AACK! Thirty years after bed bugs were believed to be exterminated nationwide, the teeny, insidious bloodsuckers—which feast on sleeping humans—are making a comeback of epidemic proportions.
They're being spotted in hotels from coast to c
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No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash (
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers
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Restaurants
Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Krispy Kreme Reports Earnings per Share of $0.03 for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2011 (
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, ended August 1, 2010. The Company also raised its earnings outlook for fiscal 2011 as a whole.
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Atlanta Bread Rated Among Top 5 for Healthiest Options and for Facilities in the 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey (SMYRNA, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top-5 distinctions in two key categories.
The survey's more than 6,500 participants voted Atlanta Bread among the Top-5 large chains (place
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Southland Residents Encouraged to Donate Spare Change on Thurs., Sept. 9, to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California encourages residents to drop-off their small change at donation boxes located at local McDonald's restaurants or Ronald McDonald Houses on Thursday, Sept. 9, as part of the charity's Day of Change campaign. &
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Baskin-Robbins Opens New Orleans Location on Five-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the Grand Opening of the company's first shop to open in New Orleans since the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005.
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Win Free Outback for a Year at Local Outback Steakhouses (
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all Outback Steakhouse fans – when dining at Outback, now through September 30, customers will have the chance to win free Outback for a Year* while enjoying the limited time offer of three new entrees starting at $9.95.** Featured entrees inc
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'Monkey-See, Monkey-Donut' Swings Into Dunkin' Donuts (
CANTON, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning next week, donut devotees can go bananas over the winner of Dunkin' Donuts' "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest. "Monkey-See Monkey-Donut," a bananas foster-filled donut topped with chocolate icing and chopped Reese's® Peanut Butter chips, will
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Olive Garden Restaurant Teams Deliver Lunch to Those Laboring on Labor Day (
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Fire stations, police departments, hospital emergency rooms and military bases identified in advance by their local Olive Garden restaurant
WHAT: Will receive a Hospitaliano! "thank you" lunch delivered and served by Olive Garden for their dedicated servic
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Dunkin' Donuts Salutes Michigan Autoworkers With Free Medium Coffee Offer (DETROIT, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
What:
To celebrate Labor Day and to salute Michigan autoworkers, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants statewide are offering these employees a free cup of fresh coffee all day on Monday, September 6.
The offer for a free medium hot or iced coffee is good for any
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Shane's Rib Shack 'The Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge' Declares Winner! (ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, is proud to announce Gidget Gorgone has been named the winner of the "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge." The Challenge took place on Tuesday, August 31st from 11am - Noon at the Shane's Rib Shack Cumberland Poin
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Oktoberfest Starts Early in New York (NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When fall comes around one's thoughts drift to vibrant foliage, pumpkins and of course Oktoberfest. In New York, the festivities start early - September is officially known as German-American Friendship Month.
Recognized by the Mayor's office for the fourth consecu
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Bon Appetit Management Company Asks Everyone to Harvest Near Home (
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight years before the New Oxford American Dictionary added the word "locavore" to its pages, Bon Appetit Management Company committed to using local foods on its college, corporate and specialty cafe menus. In 1999, Bon Appetit launched its Farm to Fork pr
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Genghis Grill Reaches Milestone of 50 Locations! (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry, will open its 50th location, Saturday, September 4th. "This milestone has been reached through collaboration and dedication from the teams that are operating our restaurants everyday along with our committed franchisees, v
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New Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne Opens (MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne today. The opening comes three weeks earlier than originally scheduled and in time to accommodate guests for the popular Cord Due
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Sheetz Opens New Store in Forest, Virginia (
ALTOONA, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheetz continues to grow around the Lynchburg area of Virginia with a new location in Forest. The store officially opened to the public on Monday, but employees will today celebrate the opening at 14449 Forest Road with a reception and ribbon cutting at 3:
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine has ranked CRUMBS Bake Shop No. 422 on its 29th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's indepe
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Celebrating National Shake Month, Johnny Rockets Debuts Deluxe Shakes and Online Contest (
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets, known worldwide for its authentic, all-American menu, announces the addition of 17 Deluxe Shakes to its Company-wide selection of classic Shakes and malts. In celebration of the national Deluxe Shake roll
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The Magic Numbers: Pizza Hut To Celebrate New Simplified Menu Pricing By Rewarding Customers Wearing Jersey Numbers 8, 10 and 12 (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- What's your lucky number? Next week, the numbers 8, 10 and 12 will take center stage at participating nationwide Pizza Hut restaurants.
Following the national announcement of new simplified menu pricing, Pizza Hut will reward all walk-in customers wearing a jersey fea
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Retail
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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Choura Events Launches 2010 Wedding Giveaway; Winning Couple Must Marry by New Year's Eve (LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating his commitment to unique marketing and business development, Choura Events CEO Ryan Choura announced today that his company will donate a Platinum wedding package valued at approximately $15,000 to a Southern California couple that most effec
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Claire's Stores, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse 2010 Global Credit Products Conference (CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for young women, teens, tweens and girls ages 3 to 27, today announced it will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products C
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Statement by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union RE: RWDSU Local 220 Strike Against Mott's in Williamson, NY (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday September 2, the members of RWDSU Local 220 rejected another set of proposed concessions from the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group which operates the Mott's manufacturing plant in Williamson, NY.
Concessions in the latest proposal would have resulted
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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LG Electronics, Best Buy Team Up to Bring College Football in 3D to FedExField (LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Virginia Tech and Boise State face off Monday night in the first NCAA® college football game broadcast in 3D, LG Electronics USA and Best Buy are joining forces to bring the 3D experience to college football fans at FedExField™.
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
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TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ --
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What: Bang & Olufsen Yorkville announces Toronto's premier 5K run, the first annual B&O Yorkville Run in support of YWCA Elm C
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Tag Heuer and Notable Celebrities Kick Off Labor Day at 'Odyssey of Pioneers' in the Hamptons (AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stars of television, the music industry and catwalk came out last night to celebrate TAG Heuer's "Odyssey of Pioneers" at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by the luxury Swiss watch brand. The invitation-only event – held at a private esta
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Crown Royal Saddles Up to Announce its First-Ever Rodeo Team (ELLENSBURG, Wash., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Can
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Hain Celestial to Present at Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference (
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference on
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Choco Milk, a children's premium ingredient nutritional milk supplement, has partnered with three Major League Soccer (MLS) teams to co-present and fund free community and school-based soccer clinics. The Los Angeles-based Chivas USA, Houston Dynamo and Chicago F
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Pilgrim's Resumes Export Shipments to Russia (GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said it will resume export shipments to Russia tomorrow after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized certificates that must accompany the shipments.
Pilgrim's has four Russia-approved processing plants that
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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Himfr Analyzes Price Trends in China's Car Market ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name,
analyzes China's car market.
The price of passenger vehicles in the first half of 2010 has mainly
dropped. After March, prices saw their fourth m
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Frbiz Analyzes Cutting Tool Development Trends ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.
Multifunctional cutting tools and high efficient cutting tools will become
the mainstream development trend in the industry. Facing increasing
difficulties
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Boy Scouts Introduce New Popcorn Lineup For Fall Sale (
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a whole new lineup of Trail's End popcorn products for their annual fundraiser – the biggest change in 30 years. Since 1980, Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail's End microwave
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Sales Reports
Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported traffic results for August 2010. System traffic in August 2010 increased 1.1 percent compared to August 2009 on a 1.2 percent increase in capacity. Load factor remained flat at 86.5 percent.
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
AirTran Airways August 2010 Traffic
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August 2010
August 2009
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Revenue Passenger Miles (000)
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
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LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
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ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported strong futures volume growth for August 2010. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures mar
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
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Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,669, a decrease of 17% as compa
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Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009. The company reported net sales of $630.3 million for the four week
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Supermarkets
Workers at California Medical Marijuana Company Join Teamsters (Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Strong New Contract
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at a California medical marijuana company have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever contract. The 38 workers are now represented by Teamsters Local 70. Medical marijuana
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SIAC Endorses Enhancements to CP-01 Panels (FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing effort to reduce security alarm activations, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) participated in and supports recent changes to the ANSI/SIA CP-01 2010 control panel standard. The CP-01 control panel was designed to decrease false act
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Camelot Illinois Bids to Manage the Illinois Lottery (U.K. National Lottery Manager Outlines Plans For Expanded Player Base, Diversity Engagement And Enhanced Social Responsibility
CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Camelot Illinois today submitted its bid to manage the Illinois Lottery, highlighting the company's successful
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3 BILLION AND COUNTING Opens in New York at The QUAD Cinema (Junk Science + Junk Politics = 3 Billion Dead and Counting
Runs September 17 through September 23, 2010
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the New York premiere of the provocative new documentary, 3 BILLION AND COUNTING (
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Travel Guard® North America Offers Free Assistance to U.S. Travelers Affected by Hurricane Earl (STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), residents and travelers spanning a swath of the country from North Carolina in the south along the East Coast to the north as far as Nova Scotia can anticipate a series of hurricane and tropical storm advi
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AT&T Accelerates Timetable for Expanding Service in Michigan (MUSKEGON, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* said today that the timetable for expanding AT&T service in Michigan has been accelerated and that it expects to complete network upgrades on wireless assets acquired from Verizon Wireless in June 2010 by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011
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EMO Energy Solutions Makes the Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies (
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EMO Energy Solutions, an industry leader in providing energy efficiency and sustainable design consulting services, announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's most entrepreneurial and fas
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Tender Offers for SPhinX Access LLC and SPhinX Access Ltd. (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF TenderCo LLC ("Purchaser"), c/o Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C., has extended the expiration date for its offers to purchase all outstanding interests of SPhinX Access LLC and all outstanding shares of SPhinX Access Ltd. to 11:59 P.M., New York City time,
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NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's fastest-growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has received the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 award, reserving the sole spot representing the Building Services industry.
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Employers Holdings, Inc. Senior Management to Present at KBW Annual Insurance Conference in New York (RENO, Nev., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) announced that key members of its senior leadership team will present at the 2010 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Annual Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Douglas Dirks, Chief Executive Offic
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CAIR Urges Responsible Media Coverage of Fla. 'Burn a Koran Day' (WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on media professionals and commentators to be responsible in reporting on a planned Quran burning by a tiny extremist Christian congregation in Florida.
On September 11, the Dove World Outreac
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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AmerenUE Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements and Cleaner Air (ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AmerenUE, the Missouri utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), will file an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). UE is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable a
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IT Employment Jobs Up Almost 75,000 in 2010 (ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a monthly index of IT jobs developed and published by TechServe Alliance, a collaboration of IT services firms, clients, consultants and suppliers, the number of IT jobs grew by 5,600 in August to 3,886,200. The number of IT jobs in Au
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PA Urban Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Massachusetts for Hurricane Earl Response (Pennsylvania Task Force-1 Activated to Assist in Potential Recovery Efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, acco
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DALLAS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the first fully optimized IEEE 802.15.4 system-on-chip for remote control applications. The CC2533 enables single-chip remote controls to be built with lower power, higher reliability and lower bill-of-m
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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Remains Virtually Unchanged in August; Workers Less Likely to Search for New Jobs (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals t
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Financiera Independencia Calls for an Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Financiera Independencia, S.A.B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (BMV: FINDEP) ("Independencia" or the "Company") a leading Mexican microfinance lender of personal loans to lower income segment individuals and working capital loans through group lending microfin
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ROCA MAX Mine Production Restarts (TSX.V: ROK
VANCOUVER, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc. (TSX-V: ROK) ("the Company") announces the following update on its MAX Molybdenum Mine temporary shutdown.
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has now rescinded the Stop Work order and the mine
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Minerva Overseas II Ltd. Announces Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All 9.50% Notes Due 2017 Issued by Minerva Overseas Ltd. (SAO PAULO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva Overseas II Ltd. ("Minerva II"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minerva S.A. ("Minerva"), announced today that it has commenced a private exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") for any and all of the outstanding 9.50% Notes due 2017 (the "old notes") issued by
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Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
AirTran Airways August 2010 Traffic
(Preliminary)
August 2010
August 2009
Change
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)
1,878,317
1,846,1
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
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LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
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ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
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Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
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Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Household & Consumer
Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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Interactive Player Available: HGTV Launches 'HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway 2010' (
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A new, contemporary residence with sweeping vistas of the New York City skyline awaits the winner of HGTV's newest home giveaway, HGTV Urban Oasis 2010. Custom-designed by the network's popular designer Vern Yip, the first HGTV Urban Oasis is located in The Residenc
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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A Chance to Meet Justin Bieber Is Just One Click Away (PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Proactiv® and Justin Bieber have teamed up to make one teenager's dream come true (plus three of her friends) -- a chance to win a trip to LA to meet the pop star himself at his Los Angeles concert.
Now through October 1, Bieber fans can log onto htt
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Haier Showcases New Range of Innovative Appliances Tailored to Local Markets at IFA Berlin ( BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- IFA Hall 3.1a - Stand 103 -
September 3, 2010 - Haier, the world's largest white goods brand, is one of
the highlights of IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3rd - 8th September. Haier is
displaying a full range of new innovative and environment friendly product
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Use Your Home to Help Your Job Search (ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- This week's release of the latest negative consumer confidence index and today's unemployment claims announcement both illustrate a continuing bleak economic reality for millions nationwide. With no job recovery in sight, those who have been unemployed or underemploy
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SodaStream Launches New 'Fizz' Home Soda Maker at IFA Exhibition (
AIRPORT CITY, Israel, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the IFA exhibition in Berlin, SodaStream has unveiled the Fizz, the latest in its portfolio of home soda makers. The new model features the interactive Fizz Chip™ digital screen, a high-tech indicator designed to aid consumer underst
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Goddess Hair Extensions Founder Nominated for American Cancer Society Award (SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheila Matechuk, Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement, has been nominated for the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Lane Adams Award" honoring individuals who "demonstrate innovative and collaborative approaches to enhancing the quali
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Investing in People, Planet, Progress - SC Johnson Releases 2010 Public Report (RACINE, Wis., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With consumer interest in socially responsible companies constantly growing,* SC Johnson today releases its 2010 public report which describes the 124-year old company's investments in people, the planet and its own sustainable progress. Titled "Investing in Peo
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Steps to a Safer Home From Hunter Douglas (UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Safety is a concern for everyone, especially parents. An important part of raising children is careful supervision of their activities in the home. Parents need to be aware of their children's surroundings at all times in order to anticip
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Jarden Corporation to Participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference (RYE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today announced that the Company will participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA. The presentation will be web cast live on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm Ea
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MultiVu Video Feed: Citizen Group Launches Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign to Stop Higher Energy Taxes ( The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today launched an over
$4 million national television and radio advertising campaign to oppose
efforts from federal officials that would increase taxes on American energy
companies. The NTU spots, which stress the negative economic and job-loss
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Precision Therapeutics, Inc. Named to Pittsburgh Business Times 2010 Top 100 (PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Therapeutics ranked first place as an industry leader in the health care division and third place across all industries on the Pittsburgh Business Times Top 100 list, which identifies the area's fastest-growing, privately held companies.
With a growth ra
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True Source Honey Applauds Recent Efforts to Shut Down Illegal Honey Practices (WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The True Source Honey Initiative applauds actions taken yesterday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue leads in stemming the tide of illegally imported honey.
Yesterday's indictment is th
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Resist Corporate, Insurer 'Blackmail' Demands to Exempt Junk Insurance From Health Law, Group Tells White House (Insurers, Employers Threaten to Drop Low-Benefit Employee Insurance If $750,000 Annual Benefit Limit Is Enforced
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans were promised meaningful health benefits under health reform and deserve better than the near-worthless junk insurance that low-w
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CPSC Finds No Cause Linking Pampers Dry Max to Diaper Rash; Health Canada Doesn't Find 'Any Cause for Concern' (CINCINNATI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced today that they have found no cause linking Pampers Dry Max diapers and reports of diaper rash and other skin conditions. Pampers has welcomed th
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npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain's Oldest Boiler (WORCESTER, England, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- npower hometeam's nationwide search for Britain's oldest boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.
While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have all been and
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Fresh Water Supply Tops Disaster Kit List for Hurricane Preparedness (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Earl batters the Caribbean, National Hurricane Center forecasters are not ruling out a direct hit on the US Atlantic Coast. Evacuations have already been ordered in parts of North Carolina.
Primo Water Corporation urges families in the
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Night-Night, Sleep Tight...Don't Let the Hotel Bed Bugs Bite! (STUART, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- They're BAA-AACK! Thirty years after bed bugs were believed to be exterminated nationwide, the teeny, insidious bloodsuckers—which feast on sleeping humans—are making a comeback of epidemic proportions.
They're being spotted in hotels from coast to c
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No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash (
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers
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Restaurants
Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Krispy Kreme Reports Earnings per Share of $0.03 for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2011 (
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011, ended August 1, 2010. The Company also raised its earnings outlook for fiscal 2011 as a whole.
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Atlanta Bread Rated Among Top 5 for Healthiest Options and for Facilities in the 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey (SMYRNA, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top-5 distinctions in two key categories.
The survey's more than 6,500 participants voted Atlanta Bread among the Top-5 large chains (place
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Southland Residents Encouraged to Donate Spare Change on Thurs., Sept. 9, to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California encourages residents to drop-off their small change at donation boxes located at local McDonald's restaurants or Ronald McDonald Houses on Thursday, Sept. 9, as part of the charity's Day of Change campaign. &
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Baskin-Robbins Opens New Orleans Location on Five-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the Grand Opening of the company's first shop to open in New Orleans since the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005.
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Win Free Outback for a Year at Local Outback Steakhouses (
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all Outback Steakhouse fans – when dining at Outback, now through September 30, customers will have the chance to win free Outback for a Year* while enjoying the limited time offer of three new entrees starting at $9.95.** Featured entrees inc
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'Monkey-See, Monkey-Donut' Swings Into Dunkin' Donuts (
CANTON, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning next week, donut devotees can go bananas over the winner of Dunkin' Donuts' "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest. "Monkey-See Monkey-Donut," a bananas foster-filled donut topped with chocolate icing and chopped Reese's® Peanut Butter chips, will
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Olive Garden Restaurant Teams Deliver Lunch to Those Laboring on Labor Day (
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Fire stations, police departments, hospital emergency rooms and military bases identified in advance by their local Olive Garden restaurant
WHAT: Will receive a Hospitaliano! "thank you" lunch delivered and served by Olive Garden for their dedicated servic
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Dunkin' Donuts Salutes Michigan Autoworkers With Free Medium Coffee Offer (DETROIT, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
What:
To celebrate Labor Day and to salute Michigan autoworkers, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants statewide are offering these employees a free cup of fresh coffee all day on Monday, September 6.
The offer for a free medium hot or iced coffee is good for any
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Shane's Rib Shack 'The Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge' Declares Winner! (ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, is proud to announce Gidget Gorgone has been named the winner of the "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge." The Challenge took place on Tuesday, August 31st from 11am - Noon at the Shane's Rib Shack Cumberland Poin
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Oktoberfest Starts Early in New York (NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When fall comes around one's thoughts drift to vibrant foliage, pumpkins and of course Oktoberfest. In New York, the festivities start early - September is officially known as German-American Friendship Month.
Recognized by the Mayor's office for the fourth consecu
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Bon Appetit Management Company Asks Everyone to Harvest Near Home (
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight years before the New Oxford American Dictionary added the word "locavore" to its pages, Bon Appetit Management Company committed to using local foods on its college, corporate and specialty cafe menus. In 1999, Bon Appetit launched its Farm to Fork pr
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Genghis Grill Reaches Milestone of 50 Locations! (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry, will open its 50th location, Saturday, September 4th. "This milestone has been reached through collaboration and dedication from the teams that are operating our restaurants everyday along with our committed franchisees, v
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New Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne Opens (MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne today. The opening comes three weeks earlier than originally scheduled and in time to accommodate guests for the popular Cord Due
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Sheetz Opens New Store in Forest, Virginia (
ALTOONA, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheetz continues to grow around the Lynchburg area of Virginia with a new location in Forest. The store officially opened to the public on Monday, but employees will today celebrate the opening at 14449 Forest Road with a reception and ribbon cutting at 3:
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine has ranked CRUMBS Bake Shop No. 422 on its 29th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's indepe
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Celebrating National Shake Month, Johnny Rockets Debuts Deluxe Shakes and Online Contest (
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets, known worldwide for its authentic, all-American menu, announces the addition of 17 Deluxe Shakes to its Company-wide selection of classic Shakes and malts. In celebration of the national Deluxe Shake roll
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The Magic Numbers: Pizza Hut To Celebrate New Simplified Menu Pricing By Rewarding Customers Wearing Jersey Numbers 8, 10 and 12 (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- What's your lucky number? Next week, the numbers 8, 10 and 12 will take center stage at participating nationwide Pizza Hut restaurants.
Following the national announcement of new simplified menu pricing, Pizza Hut will reward all walk-in customers wearing a jersey fea
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Retail
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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Choura Events Launches 2010 Wedding Giveaway; Winning Couple Must Marry by New Year's Eve (LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating his commitment to unique marketing and business development, Choura Events CEO Ryan Choura announced today that his company will donate a Platinum wedding package valued at approximately $15,000 to a Southern California couple that most effec
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Claire's Stores, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse 2010 Global Credit Products Conference (CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for young women, teens, tweens and girls ages 3 to 27, today announced it will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products C
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Statement by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union RE: RWDSU Local 220 Strike Against Mott's in Williamson, NY (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday September 2, the members of RWDSU Local 220 rejected another set of proposed concessions from the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group which operates the Mott's manufacturing plant in Williamson, NY.
Concessions in the latest proposal would have resulted
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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LG Electronics, Best Buy Team Up to Bring College Football in 3D to FedExField (LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Virginia Tech and Boise State face off Monday night in the first NCAA® college football game broadcast in 3D, LG Electronics USA and Best Buy are joining forces to bring the 3D experience to college football fans at FedExField™.
At the Labor Day
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
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TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ --
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What: Bang & Olufsen Yorkville announces Toronto's premier 5K run, the first annual B&O Yorkville Run in support of YWCA Elm C
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Tag Heuer and Notable Celebrities Kick Off Labor Day at 'Odyssey of Pioneers' in the Hamptons (AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stars of television, the music industry and catwalk came out last night to celebrate TAG Heuer's "Odyssey of Pioneers" at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by the luxury Swiss watch brand. The invitation-only event – held at a private esta
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Crown Royal Saddles Up to Announce its First-Ever Rodeo Team (ELLENSBURG, Wash., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Can
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Hain Celestial to Present at Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference (
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference on
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Choco Milk, a children's premium ingredient nutritional milk supplement, has partnered with three Major League Soccer (MLS) teams to co-present and fund free community and school-based soccer clinics. The Los Angeles-based Chivas USA, Houston Dynamo and Chicago F
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Pilgrim's Resumes Export Shipments to Russia (GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said it will resume export shipments to Russia tomorrow after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized certificates that must accompany the shipments.
Pilgrim's has four Russia-approved processing plants that
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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Himfr Analyzes Price Trends in China's Car Market ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name,
analyzes China's car market.
The price of passenger vehicles in the first half of 2010 has mainly
dropped. After March, prices saw their fourth m
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Frbiz Analyzes Cutting Tool Development Trends ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.
Multifunctional cutting tools and high efficient cutting tools will become
the mainstream development trend in the industry. Facing increasing
difficulties
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Boy Scouts Introduce New Popcorn Lineup For Fall Sale (
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a whole new lineup of Trail's End popcorn products for their annual fundraiser – the biggest change in 30 years. Since 1980, Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail's End microwave
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Sales Reports
Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported traffic results for August 2010. System traffic in August 2010 increased 1.1 percent compared to August 2009 on a 1.2 percent increase in capacity. Load factor remained flat at 86.5 percent.
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
AirTran Airways August 2010 Traffic
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August 2010
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
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LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
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ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported strong futures volume growth for August 2010. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures mar
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
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Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,669, a decrease of 17% as compa
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Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009. The company reported net sales of $630.3 million for the four week
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Supermarkets
Workers at California Medical Marijuana Company Join Teamsters (Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Strong New Contract
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at a California medical marijuana company have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever contract. The 38 workers are now represented by Teamsters Local 70. Medical marijuana
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SIAC Endorses Enhancements to CP-01 Panels (FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing effort to reduce security alarm activations, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) participated in and supports recent changes to the ANSI/SIA CP-01 2010 control panel standard. The CP-01 control panel was designed to decrease false act
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Camelot Illinois Bids to Manage the Illinois Lottery (U.K. National Lottery Manager Outlines Plans For Expanded Player Base, Diversity Engagement And Enhanced Social Responsibility
CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Camelot Illinois today submitted its bid to manage the Illinois Lottery, highlighting the company's successful
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3 BILLION AND COUNTING Opens in New York at The QUAD Cinema (Junk Science + Junk Politics = 3 Billion Dead and Counting
Runs September 17 through September 23, 2010
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the New York premiere of the provocative new documentary, 3 BILLION AND COUNTING (
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Travel Guard® North America Offers Free Assistance to U.S. Travelers Affected by Hurricane Earl (STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), residents and travelers spanning a swath of the country from North Carolina in the south along the East Coast to the north as far as Nova Scotia can anticipate a series of hurricane and tropical storm advi
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AT&T Accelerates Timetable for Expanding Service in Michigan (MUSKEGON, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* said today that the timetable for expanding AT&T service in Michigan has been accelerated and that it expects to complete network upgrades on wireless assets acquired from Verizon Wireless in June 2010 by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011
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EMO Energy Solutions Makes the Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies (
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EMO Energy Solutions, an industry leader in providing energy efficiency and sustainable design consulting services, announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's most entrepreneurial and fas
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Tender Offers for SPhinX Access LLC and SPhinX Access Ltd. (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF TenderCo LLC ("Purchaser"), c/o Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C., has extended the expiration date for its offers to purchase all outstanding interests of SPhinX Access LLC and all outstanding shares of SPhinX Access Ltd. to 11:59 P.M., New York City time,
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NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's fastest-growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has received the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 award, reserving the sole spot representing the Building Services industry.
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Employers Holdings, Inc. Senior Management to Present at KBW Annual Insurance Conference in New York (RENO, Nev., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) announced that key members of its senior leadership team will present at the 2010 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Annual Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Douglas Dirks, Chief Executive Offic
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CAIR Urges Responsible Media Coverage of Fla. 'Burn a Koran Day' (WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on media professionals and commentators to be responsible in reporting on a planned Quran burning by a tiny extremist Christian congregation in Florida.
On September 11, the Dove World Outreac
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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AmerenUE Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements and Cleaner Air (ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AmerenUE, the Missouri utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), will file an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). UE is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable a
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IT Employment Jobs Up Almost 75,000 in 2010 (ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a monthly index of IT jobs developed and published by TechServe Alliance, a collaboration of IT services firms, clients, consultants and suppliers, the number of IT jobs grew by 5,600 in August to 3,886,200. The number of IT jobs in Au
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PA Urban Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Massachusetts for Hurricane Earl Response (Pennsylvania Task Force-1 Activated to Assist in Potential Recovery Efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, acco
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DALLAS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the first fully optimized IEEE 802.15.4 system-on-chip for remote control applications. The CC2533 enables single-chip remote controls to be built with lower power, higher reliability and lower bill-of-m
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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Remains Virtually Unchanged in August; Workers Less Likely to Search for New Jobs (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals t
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Financiera Independencia Calls for an Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Financiera Independencia, S.A.B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (BMV: FINDEP) ("Independencia" or the "Company") a leading Mexican microfinance lender of personal loans to lower income segment individuals and working capital loans through group lending microfin
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ROCA MAX Mine Production Restarts (TSX.V: ROK
VANCOUVER, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc. (TSX-V: ROK) ("the Company") announces the following update on its MAX Molybdenum Mine temporary shutdown.
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has now rescinded the Stop Work order and the mine
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Minerva Overseas II Ltd. Announces Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All 9.50% Notes Due 2017 Issued by Minerva Overseas Ltd. (SAO PAULO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva Overseas II Ltd. ("Minerva II"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minerva S.A. ("Minerva"), announced today that it has commenced a private exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") for any and all of the outstanding 9.50% Notes due 2017 (the "old notes") issued by
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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Interactive Player Available: HGTV Launches 'HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway 2010' (
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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A Chance to Meet Justin Bieber Is Just One Click Away (PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Proactiv® and Justin Bieber have teamed up to make one teenager's dream come true (plus three of her friends) -- a chance to win a trip to LA to meet the pop star himself at his Los Angeles concert.
Now through October 1, Bieber fans can log onto htt
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Haier Showcases New Range of Innovative Appliances Tailored to Local Markets at IFA Berlin ( BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- IFA Hall 3.1a - Stand 103 -
September 3, 2010 - Haier, the world's largest white goods brand, is one of
the highlights of IFA 2010 in Berlin from 3rd - 8th September. Haier is
displaying a full range of new innovative and environment friendly product
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Use Your Home to Help Your Job Search (ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- This week's release of the latest negative consumer confidence index and today's unemployment claims announcement both illustrate a continuing bleak economic reality for millions nationwide. With no job recovery in sight, those who have been unemployed or underemploy
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SodaStream Launches New 'Fizz' Home Soda Maker at IFA Exhibition (
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Goddess Hair Extensions Founder Nominated for American Cancer Society Award (SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheila Matechuk, Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement, has been nominated for the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Lane Adams Award" honoring individuals who "demonstrate innovative and collaborative approaches to enhancing the quali
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Investing in People, Planet, Progress - SC Johnson Releases 2010 Public Report (RACINE, Wis., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With consumer interest in socially responsible companies constantly growing,* SC Johnson today releases its 2010 public report which describes the 124-year old company's investments in people, the planet and its own sustainable progress. Titled "Investing in Peo
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Steps to a Safer Home From Hunter Douglas (UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Safety is a concern for everyone, especially parents. An important part of raising children is careful supervision of their activities in the home. Parents need to be aware of their children's surroundings at all times in order to anticip
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Jarden Corporation to Participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference (RYE, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today announced that the Company will participate in the Barclays Back-To-School Consumer Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, MA. The presentation will be web cast live on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm Ea
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MultiVu Video Feed: Citizen Group Launches Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign to Stop Higher Energy Taxes ( The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today launched an over
$4 million national television and radio advertising campaign to oppose
efforts from federal officials that would increase taxes on American energy
companies. The NTU spots, which stress the negative economic and job-loss
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Precision Therapeutics, Inc. Named to Pittsburgh Business Times 2010 Top 100 (PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Therapeutics ranked first place as an industry leader in the health care division and third place across all industries on the Pittsburgh Business Times Top 100 list, which identifies the area's fastest-growing, privately held companies.
With a growth ra
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True Source Honey Applauds Recent Efforts to Shut Down Illegal Honey Practices (WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The True Source Honey Initiative applauds actions taken yesterday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue leads in stemming the tide of illegally imported honey.
Yesterday's indictment is th
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Resist Corporate, Insurer 'Blackmail' Demands to Exempt Junk Insurance From Health Law, Group Tells White House (Insurers, Employers Threaten to Drop Low-Benefit Employee Insurance If $750,000 Annual Benefit Limit Is Enforced
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans were promised meaningful health benefits under health reform and deserve better than the near-worthless junk insurance that low-w
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CPSC Finds No Cause Linking Pampers Dry Max to Diaper Rash; Health Canada Doesn't Find 'Any Cause for Concern' (CINCINNATI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced today that they have found no cause linking Pampers Dry Max diapers and reports of diaper rash and other skin conditions. Pampers has welcomed th
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npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain's Oldest Boiler (WORCESTER, England, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- npower hometeam's nationwide search for Britain's oldest boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.
While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have all been and
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Fresh Water Supply Tops Disaster Kit List for Hurricane Preparedness (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane Earl batters the Caribbean, National Hurricane Center forecasters are not ruling out a direct hit on the US Atlantic Coast. Evacuations have already been ordered in parts of North Carolina.
Primo Water Corporation urges families in the
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Night-Night, Sleep Tight...Don't Let the Hotel Bed Bugs Bite! (STUART, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- They're BAA-AACK! Thirty years after bed bugs were believed to be exterminated nationwide, the teeny, insidious bloodsuckers—which feast on sleeping humans—are making a comeback of epidemic proportions.
They're being spotted in hotels from coast to c
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No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash (
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Krispy Kreme Reports Earnings per Share of $0.03 for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2011 (
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Atlanta Bread Rated Among Top 5 for Healthiest Options and for Facilities in the 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey (SMYRNA, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top-5 distinctions in two key categories.
The survey's more than 6,500 participants voted Atlanta Bread among the Top-5 large chains (place
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Southland Residents Encouraged to Donate Spare Change on Thurs., Sept. 9, to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California encourages residents to drop-off their small change at donation boxes located at local McDonald's restaurants or Ronald McDonald Houses on Thursday, Sept. 9, as part of the charity's Day of Change campaign. &
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Baskin-Robbins Opens New Orleans Location on Five-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (
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Win Free Outback for a Year at Local Outback Steakhouses (
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'Monkey-See, Monkey-Donut' Swings Into Dunkin' Donuts (
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Olive Garden Restaurant Teams Deliver Lunch to Those Laboring on Labor Day (
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Dunkin' Donuts Salutes Michigan Autoworkers With Free Medium Coffee Offer (DETROIT, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
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To celebrate Labor Day and to salute Michigan autoworkers, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants statewide are offering these employees a free cup of fresh coffee all day on Monday, September 6.
The offer for a free medium hot or iced coffee is good for any
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Shane's Rib Shack 'The Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge' Declares Winner! (ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, is proud to announce Gidget Gorgone has been named the winner of the "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest Cook-Off Challenge." The Challenge took place on Tuesday, August 31st from 11am - Noon at the Shane's Rib Shack Cumberland Poin
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Oktoberfest Starts Early in New York (NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When fall comes around one's thoughts drift to vibrant foliage, pumpkins and of course Oktoberfest. In New York, the festivities start early - September is officially known as German-American Friendship Month.
Recognized by the Mayor's office for the fourth consecu
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Bon Appetit Management Company Asks Everyone to Harvest Near Home (
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Genghis Grill Reaches Milestone of 50 Locations! (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry, will open its 50th location, Saturday, September 4th. "This milestone has been reached through collaboration and dedication from the teams that are operating our restaurants everyday along with our committed franchisees, v
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New Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne Opens (MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott and Champions Restaurant Downtown Fort Wayne today. The opening comes three weeks earlier than originally scheduled and in time to accommodate guests for the popular Cord Due
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Sheetz Opens New Store in Forest, Virginia (
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Celebrating National Shake Month, Johnny Rockets Debuts Deluxe Shakes and Online Contest (
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The Magic Numbers: Pizza Hut To Celebrate New Simplified Menu Pricing By Rewarding Customers Wearing Jersey Numbers 8, 10 and 12 (DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- What's your lucky number? Next week, the numbers 8, 10 and 12 will take center stage at participating nationwide Pizza Hut restaurants.
Following the national announcement of new simplified menu pricing, Pizza Hut will reward all walk-in customers wearing a jersey fea
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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Choura Events Launches 2010 Wedding Giveaway; Winning Couple Must Marry by New Year's Eve (LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating his commitment to unique marketing and business development, Choura Events CEO Ryan Choura announced today that his company will donate a Platinum wedding package valued at approximately $15,000 to a Southern California couple that most effec
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Claire's Stores, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse 2010 Global Credit Products Conference (CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for young women, teens, tweens and girls ages 3 to 27, today announced it will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products C
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Statement by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union RE: RWDSU Local 220 Strike Against Mott's in Williamson, NY (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday September 2, the members of RWDSU Local 220 rejected another set of proposed concessions from the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group which operates the Mott's manufacturing plant in Williamson, NY.
Concessions in the latest proposal would have resulted
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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LG Electronics, Best Buy Team Up to Bring College Football in 3D to FedExField (LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Virginia Tech and Boise State face off Monday night in the first NCAA® college football game broadcast in 3D, LG Electronics USA and Best Buy are joining forces to bring the 3D experience to college football fans at FedExField™.
At the Labor Day
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
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Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
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TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ --
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What: Bang & Olufsen Yorkville announces Toronto's premier 5K run, the first annual B&O Yorkville Run in support of YWCA Elm C
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Tag Heuer and Notable Celebrities Kick Off Labor Day at 'Odyssey of Pioneers' in the Hamptons (AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stars of television, the music industry and catwalk came out last night to celebrate TAG Heuer's "Odyssey of Pioneers" at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by the luxury Swiss watch brand. The invitation-only event – held at a private esta
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Crown Royal Saddles Up to Announce its First-Ever Rodeo Team (ELLENSBURG, Wash., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Can
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Hain Celestial to Present at Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference (
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic products company providing consumers with A Healthy Way of Life™, today announced that the Company is scheduled to participate in Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference on
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Choco Milk, a children's premium ingredient nutritional milk supplement, has partnered with three Major League Soccer (MLS) teams to co-present and fund free community and school-based soccer clinics. The Los Angeles-based Chivas USA, Houston Dynamo and Chicago F
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Pilgrim's Resumes Export Shipments to Russia (GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said it will resume export shipments to Russia tomorrow after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized certificates that must accompany the shipments.
Pilgrim's has four Russia-approved processing plants that
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Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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Himfr Analyzes Price Trends in China's Car Market ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name,
analyzes China's car market.
The price of passenger vehicles in the first half of 2010 has mainly
dropped. After March, prices saw their fourth m
)
Frbiz Analyzes Cutting Tool Development Trends ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.
Multifunctional cutting tools and high efficient cutting tools will become
the mainstream development trend in the industry. Facing increasing
difficulties
)
Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Boy Scouts Introduce New Popcorn Lineup For Fall Sale (
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a whole new lineup of Trail's End popcorn products for their annual fundraiser – the biggest change in 30 years. Since 1980, Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail's End microwave
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Sales Reports
Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported traffic results for August 2010. System traffic in August 2010 increased 1.1 percent compared to August 2009 on a 1.2 percent increase in capacity. Load factor remained flat at 86.5 percent.
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
AirTran Airways August 2010 Traffic
(Preliminary)
August 2010
August 2009
Change
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)
1,878,317
1,846,1
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
)
LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
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ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today reported strong futures volume growth for August 2010. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures mar
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
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Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,669, a decrease of 17% as compa
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Limited Brands Reports August 2010 Sales (
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 10 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010, compared to the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009. The company reported net sales of $630.3 million for the four week
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Supermarkets
Workers at California Medical Marijuana Company Join Teamsters (Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Strong New Contract
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at a California medical marijuana company have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever contract. The 38 workers are now represented by Teamsters Local 70. Medical marijuana
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SIAC Endorses Enhancements to CP-01 Panels (FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing effort to reduce security alarm activations, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) participated in and supports recent changes to the ANSI/SIA CP-01 2010 control panel standard. The CP-01 control panel was designed to decrease false act
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Camelot Illinois Bids to Manage the Illinois Lottery (U.K. National Lottery Manager Outlines Plans For Expanded Player Base, Diversity Engagement And Enhanced Social Responsibility
CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Camelot Illinois today submitted its bid to manage the Illinois Lottery, highlighting the company's successful
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3 BILLION AND COUNTING Opens in New York at The QUAD Cinema (Junk Science + Junk Politics = 3 Billion Dead and Counting
Runs September 17 through September 23, 2010
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the New York premiere of the provocative new documentary, 3 BILLION AND COUNTING (
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Travel Guard® North America Offers Free Assistance to U.S. Travelers Affected by Hurricane Earl (STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), residents and travelers spanning a swath of the country from North Carolina in the south along the East Coast to the north as far as Nova Scotia can anticipate a series of hurricane and tropical storm advi
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AT&T Accelerates Timetable for Expanding Service in Michigan (MUSKEGON, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* said today that the timetable for expanding AT&T service in Michigan has been accelerated and that it expects to complete network upgrades on wireless assets acquired from Verizon Wireless in June 2010 by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011
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EMO Energy Solutions Makes the Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies (
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EMO Energy Solutions, an industry leader in providing energy efficiency and sustainable design consulting services, announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's most entrepreneurial and fas
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Tender Offers for SPhinX Access LLC and SPhinX Access Ltd. (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF TenderCo LLC ("Purchaser"), c/o Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C., has extended the expiration date for its offers to purchase all outstanding interests of SPhinX Access LLC and all outstanding shares of SPhinX Access Ltd. to 11:59 P.M., New York City time,
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NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's fastest-growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has received the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 award, reserving the sole spot representing the Building Services industry.
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Employers Holdings, Inc. Senior Management to Present at KBW Annual Insurance Conference in New York (RENO, Nev., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) announced that key members of its senior leadership team will present at the 2010 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Annual Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Douglas Dirks, Chief Executive Offic
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CAIR Urges Responsible Media Coverage of Fla. 'Burn a Koran Day' (WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on media professionals and commentators to be responsible in reporting on a planned Quran burning by a tiny extremist Christian congregation in Florida.
On September 11, the Dove World Outreac
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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AmerenUE Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements and Cleaner Air (ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AmerenUE, the Missouri utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), will file an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). UE is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable a
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IT Employment Jobs Up Almost 75,000 in 2010 (ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a monthly index of IT jobs developed and published by TechServe Alliance, a collaboration of IT services firms, clients, consultants and suppliers, the number of IT jobs grew by 5,600 in August to 3,886,200. The number of IT jobs in Au
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PA Urban Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Massachusetts for Hurricane Earl Response (Pennsylvania Task Force-1 Activated to Assist in Potential Recovery Efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, acco
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DALLAS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the first fully optimized IEEE 802.15.4 system-on-chip for remote control applications. The CC2533 enables single-chip remote controls to be built with lower power, higher reliability and lower bill-of-m
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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Remains Virtually Unchanged in August; Workers Less Likely to Search for New Jobs (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals t
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Financiera Independencia Calls for an Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Financiera Independencia, S.A.B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (BMV: FINDEP) ("Independencia" or the "Company") a leading Mexican microfinance lender of personal loans to lower income segment individuals and working capital loans through group lending microfin
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ROCA MAX Mine Production Restarts (TSX.V: ROK
VANCOUVER, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc. (TSX-V: ROK) ("the Company") announces the following update on its MAX Molybdenum Mine temporary shutdown.
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has now rescinded the Stop Work order and the mine
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Minerva Overseas II Ltd. Announces Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All 9.50% Notes Due 2017 Issued by Minerva Overseas Ltd. (SAO PAULO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva Overseas II Ltd. ("Minerva II"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minerva S.A. ("Minerva"), announced today that it has commenced a private exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") for any and all of the outstanding 9.50% Notes due 2017 (the "old notes") issued by
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Choura Events Launches 2010 Wedding Giveaway; Winning Couple Must Marry by New Year's Eve (LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating his commitment to unique marketing and business development, Choura Events CEO Ryan Choura announced today that his company will donate a Platinum wedding package valued at approximately $15,000 to a Southern California couple that most effec
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Claire's Stores, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse 2010 Global Credit Products Conference (CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Stores, Inc., one of the world's leading specialty retailers of fashionable accessories and jewelry at affordable prices for young women, teens, tweens and girls ages 3 to 27, today announced it will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Global Credit Products C
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Statement by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union RE: RWDSU Local 220 Strike Against Mott's in Williamson, NY (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday September 2, the members of RWDSU Local 220 rejected another set of proposed concessions from the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group which operates the Mott's manufacturing plant in Williamson, NY.
Concessions in the latest proposal would have resulted
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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010 (COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 1
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LG Electronics, Best Buy Team Up to Bring College Football in 3D to FedExField (LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- As Virginia Tech and Boise State face off Monday night in the first NCAA® college football game broadcast in 3D, LG Electronics USA and Best Buy are joining forces to bring the 3D experience to college football fans at FedExField™.
At the Labor Day
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Indianapolis Man Among the First to Flight with the Parrot AR.Drone (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot AR.Drone, the first quadricopter controlled by an iPod touch®, iPhone® or iPad™, takes flight today in cities around the U.S. The first Parrot AR.Drones, shipped by exclusive retail partner Brookstone, arrived this week to aspiring pi
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YOGEN FRĂśZ CELEBRATES THE SIGNING OF THE MASTER FRANCHISEE AND THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS FIRST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LOCATIONS (TORONTO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ - Yogen Früz, the world's leading frozen yogurt conglomerate, announced today the signing of the Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates region and the grand opening of its first UAE locations in Dubai and Kuwait, with five more Dubai locations opening soon.
)
Burton's Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt (LONDON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix and match shopping.
These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have specific collar formations to s
)
)
Tag Heuer and Notable Celebrities Kick Off Labor Day at 'Odyssey of Pioneers' in the Hamptons (AMAGANSETT, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stars of television, the music industry and catwalk came out last night to celebrate TAG Heuer's "Odyssey of Pioneers" at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by the luxury Swiss watch brand. The invitation-only event – held at a private esta
)
Crown Royal Saddles Up to Announce its First-Ever Rodeo Team (ELLENSBURG, Wash., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Six of the toughest professional cowboys in America will achieve extra "style" points this weekend at the Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo when they debut their Crown Royal-branded riding gear for the very first time. Through a year-long partnership with the Can
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Hain Celestial to Present at Barclays Back-to-School Consumer Conference (
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Pilgrim's Resumes Export Shipments to Russia (GREELEY, Colo., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NYSE: PPC) said it will resume export shipments to Russia tomorrow after the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized certificates that must accompany the shipments.
Pilgrim's has four Russia-approved processing plants that
)
Cargill's BiOH® Polyols Opens Consumer Voting for Eco-Friendly Furniture Design Competition (MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- One student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is closer to winning Project UDesign, the first competition in the furniture industry to crowdsource the next generation eco-friendly wing chair consumers can buy.
The competition is sponsored by Cargill's
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Himfr Analyzes Price Trends in China's Car Market ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name,
analyzes China's car market.
The price of passenger vehicles in the first half of 2010 has mainly
dropped. After March, prices saw their fourth m
)
Frbiz Analyzes Cutting Tool Development Trends ( BEIJING, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Frbiz.com, one of China's leading
B2B search platforms, analyzes cutting tool development trends.
Multifunctional cutting tools and high efficient cutting tools will become
the mainstream development trend in the industry. Facing increasing
difficulties
)
Waffle House® Restaurants Celebrates 55th Anniversary During National Waffle Week (NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Waffle Week and its 55th Anniversary, Waffle House restaurants invites fans to the Waffle House Museum to meet the founders, recognizes its favorite Customers, announces the winner of the BIG APPETITE song writers' contest and introdu
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Boy Scouts Introduce New Popcorn Lineup For Fall Sale (
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Delta Air Lines Reports August Traffic (
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PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated ( BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010, estimated at 3
GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's largest
photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 200
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Alaska Air Group Reports August Traffic (SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported August operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon).
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska reported a 10.0 percent increase in traffic on a 7.1 percent increase in capacity,
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AirTran Airways Reports August Traffic (ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reported traffic for the month of August 2010.
AirTran Airways August 2010 Traffic
(Preliminary)
August 2010
August 2009
Change
Revenue Passenger Miles (000)
1,878,317
1,846,1
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Ford China and India August Sales Increase 37 Percent on Strong Demand for New Products (SHANGHAI and NEW DELHI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In China and India, Ford sold 51,972 vehicles in August, a 37 percent increase from August 2009 Ford year-to-date sales for China and India were 422,779, up 52 percent from the year-ago periodThe Asia Pacific and Africa region will account f
)
LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet Gains Popularity With Consumers Worldwide ( BEIJING, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Android Tablet
(http://www.lightinthebox.com/_p124253.html ) has been a consistent top seller
for global online retailer LightInTheBox.com over the past two months.
Priced at under US$140, LightInTheBox.com's Android Tablet runs on
Google's Android
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Power-Save Energy Company Announces Sales for Residential Solar Powered Systems. (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power-Save Energy Company (OTC Bulletin Board: PWSV), an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy efficiency products industry, announced today that it has sold 20kw of residential solar systems in the last three months. Powe
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ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for August 2010 Up 8.9% Year over Year (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for August 2010 increased by 8.9% when compared to August 2009.
This announcement reflects comparisons between August 1 through
)
ICE Reports 19% ADV Futures Growth for August 2010; $11.5 Trillion Cleared in CDS (
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Ross Stores Reports August Same Store Sales Gain of 5% (PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported that sales increased 9% to $608 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, up from $557 million for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5% on top o
)
Aeropostale Reports August Sales Results; Same Store Sales Decrease 1% (NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 increased 4% to $252.5 million, compared to $241.7 mill
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports August Sales Results (NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $353.7 million for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010, a 14% increase from net sales of $309.5 million for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. August comparable s
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CME Group Volume Averaged 11.7 Million Contracts per Day in August 2010, Up 15 Percent versus August 2009 and Up 8 Percent Sequentially (CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that August volume averaged 11.7 million contracts per day, up 15 percent from August 2009 and up 8 percent sequentially. Total volume was 258 million contracts f
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AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales (
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Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending August 29, 2010 (LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top ten DVD sales and rentals for the prior week based on estimated consumer spending.
According to the company's Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials tracking services, the top ten selling DVDs and t
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Destination Maternity Reports Preliminary Sales for August 2010 (PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destination Maternity Corporation (Nasdaq: DEST), the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, today reported that preliminary net sales for the month of August 2010 decreased approximately 2.3% to approximately $42.9 million from $43.8 million repo
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Cato Reports August Same-Store Sales Up 2% (CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010 of $61.9 million, a 5% increase over sales of $59.0 million for the four week period ended August 29, 2009. Same-store sales increased 2% in August
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Continental Airlines Reports August 2010 Operational Performance (HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 86.5 percent, 0.7 points above the August 2009 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 87.2 percent, 0.6 points above the August 2
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Audi Reports Best-Ever August U.S. Sales; Brand Continues Strong Arc Toward Sales Record in 2010 (HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today maintained its 2010 momentum with record August U.S. sales, which surpassed the prior August record set in 2003 by more than 900 vehicles. August 2010 sales of Audi cars and SUVs climbed 14% compared to August 2009, and marked the best monthly sales p
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Workers at California Medical Marijuana Company Join Teamsters (Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Strong New Contract
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at a California medical marijuana company have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever contract. The 38 workers are now represented by Teamsters Local 70. Medical marijuana
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SIAC Endorses Enhancements to CP-01 Panels (FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing effort to reduce security alarm activations, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) participated in and supports recent changes to the ANSI/SIA CP-01 2010 control panel standard. The CP-01 control panel was designed to decrease false act
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Camelot Illinois Bids to Manage the Illinois Lottery (U.K. National Lottery Manager Outlines Plans For Expanded Player Base, Diversity Engagement And Enhanced Social Responsibility
CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Camelot Illinois today submitted its bid to manage the Illinois Lottery, highlighting the company's successful
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3 BILLION AND COUNTING Opens in New York at The QUAD Cinema (Junk Science + Junk Politics = 3 Billion Dead and Counting
Runs September 17 through September 23, 2010
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the New York premiere of the provocative new documentary, 3 BILLION AND COUNTING (
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Travel Guard® North America Offers Free Assistance to U.S. Travelers Affected by Hurricane Earl (STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), residents and travelers spanning a swath of the country from North Carolina in the south along the East Coast to the north as far as Nova Scotia can anticipate a series of hurricane and tropical storm advi
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AT&T Accelerates Timetable for Expanding Service in Michigan (MUSKEGON, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* said today that the timetable for expanding AT&T service in Michigan has been accelerated and that it expects to complete network upgrades on wireless assets acquired from Verizon Wireless in June 2010 by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011
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EMO Energy Solutions Makes the Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies (
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- EMO Energy Solutions, an industry leader in providing energy efficiency and sustainable design consulting services, announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's most entrepreneurial and fas
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Tender Offers for SPhinX Access LLC and SPhinX Access Ltd. (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF TenderCo LLC ("Purchaser"), c/o Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C., has extended the expiration date for its offers to purchase all outstanding interests of SPhinX Access LLC and all outstanding shares of SPhinX Access Ltd. to 11:59 P.M., New York City time,
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NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's fastest-growing international brand in the building services and maintenance franchise industry, has received the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 award, reserving the sole spot representing the Building Services industry.
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Employers Holdings, Inc. Senior Management to Present at KBW Annual Insurance Conference in New York (RENO, Nev., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) announced that key members of its senior leadership team will present at the 2010 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Annual Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Douglas Dirks, Chief Executive Offic
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CAIR Urges Responsible Media Coverage of Fla. 'Burn a Koran Day' (WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on media professionals and commentators to be responsible in reporting on a planned Quran burning by a tiny extremist Christian congregation in Florida.
On September 11, the Dove World Outreac
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that tennis pro Janko Tipsarevic relied on Oakley's groundbreaking new prescription lens technology as he defeated number-nine ranked Andy Roddick in the second round of the U.S. Open Tournament. Oakley True Digital
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AmerenUE Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements and Cleaner Air (ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AmerenUE, the Missouri utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), will file an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). UE is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable a
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IT Employment Jobs Up Almost 75,000 in 2010 (ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a monthly index of IT jobs developed and published by TechServe Alliance, a collaboration of IT services firms, clients, consultants and suppliers, the number of IT jobs grew by 5,600 in August to 3,886,200. The number of IT jobs in Au
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PA Urban Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Massachusetts for Hurricane Earl Response (Pennsylvania Task Force-1 Activated to Assist in Potential Recovery Efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, acco
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DALLAS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the first fully optimized IEEE 802.15.4 system-on-chip for remote control applications. The CC2533 enables single-chip remote controls to be built with lower power, higher reliability and lower bill-of-m
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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Remains Virtually Unchanged in August; Workers Less Likely to Search for New Jobs (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals t
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Financiera Independencia Calls for an Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Financiera Independencia, S.A.B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (BMV: FINDEP) ("Independencia" or the "Company") a leading Mexican microfinance lender of personal loans to lower income segment individuals and working capital loans through group lending microfin
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ROCA MAX Mine Production Restarts (TSX.V: ROK
VANCOUVER, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc. (TSX-V: ROK) ("the Company") announces the following update on its MAX Molybdenum Mine temporary shutdown.
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has now rescinded the Stop Work order and the mine
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Minerva Overseas II Ltd. Announces Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All 9.50% Notes Due 2017 Issued by Minerva Overseas Ltd. (SAO PAULO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva Overseas II Ltd. ("Minerva II"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minerva S.A. ("Minerva"), announced today that it has commenced a private exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") for any and all of the outstanding 9.50% Notes due 2017 (the "old notes") issued by
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Workers at California Medical Marijuana Company Join Teamsters (Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Strong New Contract
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workers at a California medical marijuana company have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever contract. The 38 workers are now represented by Teamsters Local 70. Medical marijuana
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SIAC Endorses Enhancements to CP-01 Panels (FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continuing effort to reduce security alarm activations, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) participated in and supports recent changes to the ANSI/SIA CP-01 2010 control panel standard. The CP-01 control panel was designed to decrease false act
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Camelot Illinois Bids to Manage the Illinois Lottery (U.K. National Lottery Manager Outlines Plans For Expanded Player Base, Diversity Engagement And Enhanced Social Responsibility
CHICAGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Camelot Illinois today submitted its bid to manage the Illinois Lottery, highlighting the company's successful
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3 BILLION AND COUNTING Opens in New York at The QUAD Cinema (Junk Science + Junk Politics = 3 Billion Dead and Counting
Runs September 17 through September 23, 2010
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the New York premiere of the provocative new documentary, 3 BILLION AND COUNTING (
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Travel Guard® North America Offers Free Assistance to U.S. Travelers Affected by Hurricane Earl (STEVENS POINT, Wis., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), residents and travelers spanning a swath of the country from North Carolina in the south along the East Coast to the north as far as Nova Scotia can anticipate a series of hurricane and tropical storm advi
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AT&T Accelerates Timetable for Expanding Service in Michigan (MUSKEGON, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* said today that the timetable for expanding AT&T service in Michigan has been accelerated and that it expects to complete network upgrades on wireless assets acquired from Verizon Wireless in June 2010 by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011
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EMO Energy Solutions Makes the Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies (
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Tender Offers for SPhinX Access LLC and SPhinX Access Ltd. (NEW YORK, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SAF TenderCo LLC ("Purchaser"), c/o Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C., has extended the expiration date for its offers to purchase all outstanding interests of SPhinX Access LLC and all outstanding shares of SPhinX Access Ltd. to 11:59 P.M., New York City time,
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Employers Holdings, Inc. Senior Management to Present at KBW Annual Insurance Conference in New York (RENO, Nev., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) announced that key members of its senior leadership team will present at the 2010 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Annual Insurance Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Douglas Dirks, Chief Executive Offic
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CAIR Urges Responsible Media Coverage of Fla. 'Burn a Koran Day' (WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on media professionals and commentators to be responsible in reporting on a planned Quran burning by a tiny extremist Christian congregation in Florida.
On September 11, the Dove World Outreac
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AmerenUE Seeks to Recover Costs for Reliability Improvements and Cleaner Air (ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AmerenUE, the Missouri utility company of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), will file an electric rate increase request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). UE is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, affordable a
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IT Employment Jobs Up Almost 75,000 in 2010 (ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a monthly index of IT jobs developed and published by TechServe Alliance, a collaboration of IT services firms, clients, consultants and suppliers, the number of IT jobs grew by 5,600 in August to 3,886,200. The number of IT jobs in Au
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PA Urban Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Massachusetts for Hurricane Earl Response (Pennsylvania Task Force-1 Activated to Assist in Potential Recovery Efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, acco
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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Remains Virtually Unchanged in August; Workers Less Likely to Search for New Jobs (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The SFN Group Employee Confidence Index remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.2 points to 48.2 in August. The index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals t
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Financiera Independencia Calls for an Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting (MEXICO CITY, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Financiera Independencia, S.A.B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (BMV: FINDEP) ("Independencia" or the "Company") a leading Mexican microfinance lender of personal loans to lower income segment individuals and working capital loans through group lending microfin
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ROCA MAX Mine Production Restarts (TSX.V: ROK
VANCOUVER, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc. (TSX-V: ROK) ("the Company") announces the following update on its MAX Molybdenum Mine temporary shutdown.
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has now rescinded the Stop Work order and the mine
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Minerva Overseas II Ltd. Announces Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All 9.50% Notes Due 2017 Issued by Minerva Overseas Ltd. (SAO PAULO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Minerva Overseas II Ltd. ("Minerva II"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minerva S.A. ("Minerva"), announced today that it has commenced a private exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") for any and all of the outstanding 9.50% Notes due 2017 (the "old notes") issued by
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