2008-07-15 12:00:00 BOSTON, July 15 /EMWNews/ -- Riverside Partners, a Boston based private equity firm focusing on healthcare and technology businesses, is pleased to announce that The J-Pac and Doyen Medipharm Group ("JPDM" or the "Company"), a leader in contract manufacturing and packaging machinery for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, has named Dr. P. Richard Eagling as the Company's ...

2008-07-15 12:00:00 WOOD DALE, Ill., July 15 /EMWNews-FirstCall/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has received an order to provide containerized roll-in/out platforms (CROP) for the U.S. Army, valued at $26 million. The specialized equipment, which is used primarily to transport ammunition, will be manufactured by AAR SUMMA Technology in Cullman, Alabama through June 2011. The order ...

2008-07-15 12:00:00 NEW YORK–(EMWNews)–Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) will announce results for the second quarter of 2008 on Thursday, July 24. During a 10:30 a.m. (ET) conference call on July 24, company executives will review financial information and will address inquiries from investors and analysts. Investors and the general public are invited to listen to a live webcast of the call ...

2008-07-15 12:00:00 HOUSTON–(EMWNews)–McDermott International, Inc. (“McDermott”) (NYSE:MDR) announced today that its subsidiary, The Babcock & Wilcox Company (“B&W”), has purchased the Intech group of companies to expand B&W’s capabilities in serving the U.S. commercial nuclear service market, strengthen its position in the Canadian nuclear service market, and enhance its existing inspection services to fossil plant customers. The Intech companies comprise ...

2008-07-15 11:57:00 WASHINGTON, July 15 /EMWNews/ -- One hundred recently injured veterans from around the country will participate in a unique rehabilitative sports experience this September in San Diego, the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). "This new rehabilitative event is a therapeutic extension of the superior health care veterans receive in our ...

2008-07-15 11:45:00 The newest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series for Nintendo’s handheld system this winter NEW YORK–(EMWNews)–Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available on the ...

2008-07-15 11:45:00 Renowned Maritime Historians and Experts Lecture aboard QE2's Final Crossings during October Tandem Crossings with Queen Mary 2 SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 15 /EMWNews/ -- Already considered the finest onboard enrichment programme in the industry, Cunard Line's intellectual pedigree will be further established this summer and autumn with a Cunard Insights line-up featuring history buffs, star gazers, bestselling authors ...

SOURCE: Stacy Blackman Consulting 2008-07-15 11:44:00 Four Tips for Scouting Business Schools This Summer Consultant Stacy Blackman Provides the Roadmap for Researching Business Schools LOS ANGELES, CA–(EMWNews – July 15, 2008) – Packing for the beach? Don’t forget to pack your homework. Though school may be out, with many business school application deadlines in October, the hazy days of summer ...

2008-07-15 11:42:00 AKRON, Ohio, July 15 /EMWNews-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of 55 cents per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable September 1, 2008, to shareholders of record as of August 7, 2008. Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements based on information ...

2008-07-15 11:41:00 WASHINGTON, July 15 /EMWNews/ -- The North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) is pleased to announce the release of Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery, the second report in the 2008 Promising Practices in Online Learning series, researching and highlighting case studies and promising practices for K-12 online learning. Susan Patrick, President of NACOL, ...

2008-07-15 11:36:00 HOUSTON, July 15 /EMWNews-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with the Weingarten Realty (NYSE: WRI) Second Quarter 2008 Earnings announcement, you are invited to listen to the Company's conference call that will be conducted by members of senior management and broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM (Central Time). What: Weingarten Realty Second Quarter ...

2008-07-15 11:36:00 NEW YORK–(EMWNews)–Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine Franchising, Inc. announced today that their second franchisee, Patricia Mahabir of Woodhaven, NY, scheduled the opening of her first franchised Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine restaurant and the second franchise in the chain’s history on Wednesday, July 16. Patricia’s restaurant is at 28 East 23rd Street across from Washington Square Park in downtown Manhattan, NY. Mrs. ...

SOURCE: Western Governors University 2008-07-15 11:35:00 SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(EMWNews – July 15, 2008) – U.S. Representative Jim Matheson (D-Utah) will deliver the commencement speech at the summer graduation ceremony for Western Governors University (WGU) on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 in Salt Lake City. Degrees will be awarded to 642 graduates from 48 states. WGU is awarding 401 undergraduate degrees ...

2008-07-15 11:31:00 DUBLIN, Ireland–(EMWNews)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/271220/canadian_natural_r) has announced the addition of the “Canadian Natural Resources Limited Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report” report to their offering. Canadian Natural Resources Limited Pipeline Operation Assets Summary Report is an essential source for company data and information. The report examines Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and ...

2008-07-15 11:30:00 Teamster Benefit Plan Now Covers Employees SAN DIEGO, July 15 /EMWNews/ -- Workers at Coca-Cola warehouse facility in Oceanside, California voted overwhelmingly in favor of a first contract Sunday. The vote, 64 to 6 in favor of the contract, firms up a three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Teamster drivers and warehouse employees and the soft drink giant. ...

SOURCE: American Diabetes Association 2008-07-15 11:28:00 ALEXANDRIA, VA–(EMWNews – July 15, 2008) – John Griffin, Jr., Esq., a member of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Board of Directors, issued the following statement regarding a hearing held today, by the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension to determine the proper scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act. “We ...

SOURCE: WGBH 2008-07-15 11:27:00 Latin Music USA — a Multi-Media Event — Premieres January 21, 2009 on PBS Series Reaches Out to Broad Audiences in Both English and Spanish; BBC/WGBH Project Launches on Air, Online, in Print, and in the Community via Strategic Partnerships With People en Español and the Smithsonian Latino Center LOS ANGELES, CA and ALEXANDRIA, VA–(EMWNews – ...

2008-07-15 11:25:00 NY Trial Court dismisses all charges against Dennis J. Pazos, a prominent New York chiropractor, according to attorney for the defendant, David M. Werfel NEW YORK, July 15 /EMWNews/ -- In an Order of the Court dated December 19, 1991, a New York Supreme Court Judge has dismissed all charges against Dr. Pazos, finding that such dismissal was ...

2008-07-15 11:19:00 SPOKANE, Wash., July 15 /EMWNews/ -- Skyhawks Sports is proud to announce it has awarded a franchise to Bucknell Park, Inc. which is owned and operated by Joe DiDomenico and Bernie Keller in Lacey, Washington. Joe and Bernie, will now be offering Skyhawks sports camps, programs, clinics and leagues throughout Thurston County. Since 1979 more than 1,000,000 children ...

2008-07-15 11:16:00 DALLAS–(EMWNews)–EXCO Resources, Inc. (NYSE:XCO) today announced it has closed an acquisition of producing oil and natural gas properties, acreage and other assets in Gregg, Rusk, and Upshur Counties, Texas for approximately $252 million from private sellers, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. EXCO’s average working interest in the properties is approximately 94% with an average net revenue ...