Press Releases
- Carnie Wilson Joins RealSelf, Shares Her Amazing Journey in Exclusive First-Person Review
May 17 2013 6:39 PM ET
SEATTLE, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RealSelf, the world's largest community for plastic, cosmetic, and weight loss surgery, announced today that actress, singer, mom, and TV host Carnie Wilson has joined RealSelf's community and shared an exclusive, personal, and detailed review of her gastric bypass and lap band procedures.
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- iTalk Comments on Unauthorized Listing on Boerse Berlin Stock Exchange and Naked Short Selling
May 17 2013 6:29 PM ET
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- iTalk Inc. (OTCQB: TALK) (OTCBB: TALK) ("iTalk" or the "Company"), a global provider of advanced communications and mobile broadband services, would like to inform its investors and regulators that it has come to our attention that the Company's shares have been listed on the Boerse Berlin Stock Exchange ("BBSE") by an unidentified third party, without our approval, consent or knowledge. The Company did not authorize or direct any broker on the BBSE to act as a market maker for the company's common stock.
- Exar to Present at 14th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference
May 17 2013 6:20 PM ET
FREMONT, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Exar Corporation (Nasdaq: EXAR), a leading supplier of high performance analog mixed-signal components and data management solutions, today announced that the Company will present at the 14th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference. Exar's presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT. Management will also conduct one-on-one meetings with investors at the conference.
- AT&T 4G LTE Coming To Midland And Odessa This Summer
May 17 2013 6:16 PM ET
MIDLAND, Texas and ODESSA, Texas, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* plans to roll out 4G LTE in Midland and Odessa this summer, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology and faster mobile Internet speeds from the nation's fastest 4G LTE network**.
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- First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust Announces Gordon Smith Retirement and Brad Rench Hire
May 17 2013 6:14 PM ET
- SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of DFC Global Corp. - DLLR
May 17 2013 6:08 PM ET
NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of DFC Global Corp. ("DFC Global" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DLLR) (23324T107) who purchased DFC Global common stock between August 29, 2012 and May 12, 2013 (the "Class Period"). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
- 'Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day' May 17
May 17 2013 6:04 PM ET
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This Casual Friday marked a fun way to show support for water safety by joining "Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day."
Throughout the nation today, people promoted water safety while sporting a totally different look at work by wearing their favorite life jacket in honor of "Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day," a National Safe Boating Week event promoted by the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW).
- Pacific Continental Bank's Mick Reynolds Recognized as Co-Honoree in "CFO of the Year" Awards.
May 17 2013 6:00 PM ET
EUGENE, Ore., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Continental Bank, the operating subsidiary of Pacific Continental Corporation (Nasdaq: PCBK), announced today its Chief Financial Officer Mick Reynolds was recognized as a co-honoree in the public company category of Portland Business Journal's 2013 CFO of the Year Awards. This year's award ceremony marks the second time Reynolds has been recognized as a finalist in the CFO competition.
- British Men and Women Drifting Apart
May 17 2013 6:00 PM ET
As social media and internet dating has taken off, people are becoming more and more alienated.
- Limbaugh Praises "Hating Breitbart"
May 17 2013 5:57 PM ET
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Pixel and Verse Films:
On his nationally syndicated radio show today, Rush Limbaugh praised the just-released film Hating Breitbart and urged his millions of listeners to see it.
"Andrew Breitbart was a really committed conservative warrior. He was leading the charge on the Internet. I cannot tell you how beloved Andrew Breitbart was," said Mr. Limbaugh. "He had energy that was enviable. He was fearless.
- Sempra Energy Statement on Freeport LNG U.S. Department of Energy Permit Approval
May 17 2013 5:57 PM ET
SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
- Saratoga Investment Corp. Closes an Additional $6.3 Million of 7.50% Notes Due 2020 Pursuant to the Full Exercise of the Underwriters' Option to Purchase Additional Notes
May 17 2013 5:48 PM ET
NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Saratoga Investment Corp. (the "Company") (NYSE: SAR) announced that it has closed an underwritten public offering of $6.3 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% fixed-rate notes due 2020 pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional notes. The notes will mature on May 31, 2020 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company's option on or after May 31, 2016. Interest will be payable quarterly beginning August 15, 2013.
- California Consumers Doomed to High Gas Prices as Feds & State Bless Tesoro Purchase of BP Refinery & Arco Stations
May 17 2013 5:46 PM ET
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A green light that Tesoro's purchase of BP's big refinery in Carson complies with anti-trust laws means over time gas prices will go up in the state, Consumer Watchdog said today. The approval by the Federal Trade Commission and California Attorney General of Tesoro's acquisition of BP's Carson refinery and 800 Arco stations in the Southwest is not good for consumers or for competition, the group said.
- North State Hospital Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Spare Patients from Damaging Medi-Cal Cuts to Hospital
May 17 2013 5:31 PM ET
New Study Shows Access to Care, State's Economic Recovery at Risk if Cuts Are Implemented
REDDING, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Citing the devastating impact that pending Medi-Cal payment cuts would have on the North State's most vulnerable patients, local hospital leaders in Redding today joined with patient families to call on state lawmakers to enact new legislation that would preserve the state's health care safety net.
- Westlake Chemical Declares Quarterly Dividend of 18.75 cents per Share
May 17 2013 5:29 PM ET
HOUSTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) declared today a regular quarterly dividend of 18.75 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on June 19, 2013, to stockholders of record on June 4, 2013.
This is the 35th successive quarterly dividend that Westlake has declared since completing its initial public offering in August 2004.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)
- FutureBrand Wins Prestigious CLIO Award for the new American Airlines
May 17 2013 5:16 PM ET
NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This week at the 54th annual CLIO Awards, FutureBrand North America was proud to receive a trophy in the Corporate Identity Design category for its recent work with iconic brand, American Airlines. This honor marks the first time an airline brand has been awarded a CLIO in Corporate Identity Design.
- CorVel Corporation Declares a Two-for-One Stock Split
May 17 2013 5:15 PM ET
IRVINE, Calif., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a two-for-one stock split of the Company's Common Stock to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The stock dividend will be distributed on June 26, 2013 to stockholders of record on June 12, 2013.
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- Taseko renews Shareholder Rights Plan
May 17 2013 5:15 PM ET
VANCOUVER, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE
MKT: TGB) ("Taseko" or the "Company") announces that its Board of
Directors has resolved to adopt a customary Shareholder Rights Plan
Agreement (the "Rights Plan") to replace its existing shareholder
rights plan that, under its terms, will expire on June 6, 2013.The Rights Plan is similar to other plans adopted by many Canadian
companies. It is not being adopted in response to any proposal to
acquire control of Taseko. - DFW International Airport Foreign Trade Zone and Taiwan's Farglory Free Trade Zone Sign Free Trade Alliance
May 17 2013 5:14 PM ET
DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, operator of DFW Foreign Trade Zone #39, and the Farglory Free Trade Zone of Taiwan signed a free zone trade alliance today which creates a framework for a collaborative alliance between the two organizations. Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW Airport and Yeh Chun-Yao, Chairman of the Farglory Free Trade Zone signed the agreement.
- Wild Medicine On View at The New York Botanical Garden Through Sept. 8
May 17 2013 5:12 PM ET
NEW YORK, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The power of plants to cure and rejuvenate, one of the most important ways in which mankind depends on the plant kingdom, is the subject of The New York Botanical Garden's multifaceted exhibition Wild Medicine: Healing Plants Around the World, Featuring The Italian Renaissance Garden, on view from May 18 through September 8, 2013.
