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Mathematics and Biochemistry Research Earn Top Prize at Nation's Premier High School Science Competition 2009 Siemens Competition Regional Winners An

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:47:00 GMT

PRNewswire - Research projects in the areas of mathematics and biochemistry scored top marks this evening, as Tim Kunisky of Livingston, NJ and the team of Benjamin Song and Quan (Jack) Chen of Audubon, PA received the highest honors at the Region Five Finals of the 2009 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation's premier high school science competition.

North Carolina Students Sweep Regional Finals of Nation's Premier High School Science Competition for Research in Biochemistry and Computer Science R

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:00:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Research projects in the areas of Biochemistry and Computer Science scored top marks this evening, as Lanair Lett of Henderson, North Carolina and the team of Neil Shah and Katie Shpanskaya of Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina respectively, received the highest honors at the Region Six Finals of the 2009 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation's premier high school science competition.

AVIATION WEEK Program Excellence Awards Honor Top Aerospace and Defense Programs and Leadership Selected winners include contributors to military, se

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:22:36 GMT

PRNewswire - AVIATION WEEK has named the winners and finalists of its sixth annual 2009 Program Excellence Awards, identifying 14 aerospace and defense (A&D) programs at BAE Systems, Boecore, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, and SpaceX as the leaders in their fields.

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Acorda Therapeutics, Canon, Big Lots, Wal-Mart and Nordstrom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:05 GMT

Business Wire - Zacks Equity Research highlights Acorda Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ACOR) as the Bull of the Day and Canon (NYSE: CAJ) the Bear of the Day.

The Lightstone Group Signs Sears Hardware to a Lease Extension in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:59:45 GMT

PRNewswire - The Lightstone Group today announced that Sears Hardware has signed an 8,000-square-foot, lease extension at the New Smyrna Beach Shopping Center located at 1441 South Dixie Freeway in New Smyrna Beach, Fl.

Mass Technology Leadership Council Announces 2009 Technology Leadership Award Winners

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:33:34 GMT

Business Wire - The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council announced the winners of the 2009 Technology Leadership Awards at its 12th annual Awards Gala yesterday evening at the Copley Marriot Hotel.

Research and Markets: Kohl's: Company Profile - Comprehensive Analysis of the Organization, Business Segments and Competitors

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:20 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/ac7b69/kohls_company_pr) has announced the addition of the "Kohl's: Company Profile" company profile to their offering.

GE Capital Retail Consumer Finance Extends Consumer Credit Card Program Partnership with JCPenney

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:33:41 GMT

Business Wire - GE Capital Retail Consumer Finance, a consumer lending unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today announced a four year renewal of its private label credit card program with leading national retailer J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP).

Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:45:25 GMT

PRNewswire - Beyonce was the major winner of the evening at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Berlin.

Put Down That Turkey Leg and Turn Off the Football Game To Prepare for the Ultimate Holiday Giveaway From COMEDY CENTRAL! COMEDY CENTRAL'S(R) "THANXG

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:44:52 GMT

PRNewswire - COMEDY CENTRAL is giving viewers something to be thankful for this "Thanxgiveaway Wiikend." This year, COMEDY CENTRAL teams up with Nintendo to give away 48 hourly prize packages including a Wii(TM) console with the New Super Mario Bros.(TM) Wii game, cash prizes everyday in the amounts of $500, $1,000 and $5,000 or COMEDY CENTRAL CD and DVD packs.

JCPenney Celebrates the Joy of Giving

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:26:37 GMT

Business Wire - JCPenney invites customers to celebrate the joy of giving this holiday season by indulging loved ones with the most desirable gifts at the most desirable price-points.

Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Winners Announced

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:12:29 GMT

Business Wire - Winners of the 7th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards (GWGCA) were announced last night at an awards gala some have dubbed the "Academy Awards of government contracting." Seven Washington-area government contracting industry firms and executives and one federal civil servant were recognized by their peers as winners of the awards, which recognize exceptional innovation, dedication and commitment to excellence.

Treasury & Risk Magazines 2009 Alexander Hamilton Awards Winners Announced

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:04:46 GMT

Business Wire - More than 250 senior corporate treasury and finance professionals from some of the nation’s largest companies converged on New York City on Oct. 28-29, 2009, to participate in Treasury & Risk magazine’s 14th Annual Alexander Hamilton Awards and Best Practices Summit.

Video: Check Off Your Gift List With Holiday Portraits at Sears Portrait Studio(R)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:38 GMT

PRNewswire - As the weather cools and the leaves fall, families are reminded that the holidays are just around the corner.

Go Behind the Scenes of Usher's VIP Fragrance Campaign - New Fragrance For Men Exudes Complete Confidence to Be Your Own VIP -

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Usher Raymond IV -- global superstar, singer, composer, producer, film and television actor, businessman, philanthropist and fragrance designer is proud to introduce Usher VIP, an ambitious and confident new fragrance for men.

Kmart Is Making Christmas Count With First Donation of the Season to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) Kmart encourages customers to give back

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:39 GMT

PRNewswire - Kmart is helping make Christmas count for others this holiday season by again participating in St.

JCPenney Reports October Sales

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:57:17 GMT

Business Wire - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) reported that comparable store sales for the four-week...

Saks Incorporated Announces October Comparable Store Sales Increase

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:48:47 GMT

Business Wire - Retailer Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (the “Company”) today announced that owned sales totaled $219.8 million for the four weeks ended October 31, 2009 compared to $216.0 million for the four weeks ended November 1, 2008, a 1.8% increase.

Kohl's Corporation Reports October Comparable Store Sales

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:46:54 GMT

Business Wire - Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today that total sales for the four-week month ended October 31, 2009 increased 4.9 percent from the four-week month ended November 1, 2008.

Nordstrom Reports October Sales

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:46:29 GMT

Business Wire - Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today reported a 6.5 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended October 31, 2009 compared with the four-week period ended November 1, 2008.

The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Very Strong October 2009 Sales; Sees Third Quarter EPS at or Slightly Above High End of Prior Range

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:44:10 GMT

Business Wire - The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today reported October 2009 sales results. Sales for...

Neiman Marcus, Inc. Reports October Revenues

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:42:38 GMT

Business Wire - Neiman Marcus, Inc. announced the following preliminary company-wide revenues for October 2009.

WaferGen Names Christopher Sears, Ph.D., Architect of High-Value Molecular Diagnostics and Computational Biology Platforms, to Company's Scientific Ad

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:42 GMT

PRNewswire - WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WGBS), a leading developer of state-of-the-art genetic analysis systems, today announced that Christopher Sears, Ph.D. has joined the company's Scientific Advisory Board.

Walmart.com Announces Top 10 Pre-Order Movie Titles for Just $10 as Well as 'Free Home Delivery' on Its Complete Assortment of DVD and Blu-ray Ti

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:24 GMT

PRNewswire - Walmart.com is once again emphasizing its low-price commitment online by offering its Top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at just $10 each as well as "free home delivery" on its entire assortment of DVD and Blu-ray titles (excluding box sets).

Ulysses Diversified Holdings Corporation Announces Pre-Construction Leases for its Shoppes by WalMart Development

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:06:22 GMT

Business Wire - Ulysses Diversified Holding Corporation (Pinksheets:UDHC) today announced that it is proceeding with pre-construction leasing for Shoppes by WalMart.

Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Announces Winners of Third Annual DconStruct Business Case Competition

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:34:30 GMT

Business Wire - Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTPI) has selected the winners of its third annual DconStruct business case competition.

Kenmore(R) Presents a Whole New Spin on Laundry With the Launch of a Revolutionary High-Efficiency Line Nation's Leading Appliance Brand Responds to

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:39:53 GMT

PRNewswire - KenmoreÂ® has been an iconic name in the appliance world for more than 80 years, and has become a staple brand in many households across the country.

J.D. Power and Associates Awards Highest Honor to Kenmore Elite(R) Dishwashers 2009 Kitchen Appliances Study(SM) Ranks Kenmore Elite Dishwashers High

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:36:20 GMT

PRNewswire - The Kenmore EliteÂ® line of dishwashers ranks at the top for customer satisfaction(1), according to a new study conducted by J.D.

Sears Selected as Only National Retailer of New Jenn-Air(R) Appliance Suite Sears Blue Appliance Crew Raises Performance Standards Offering New Super

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:30:06 GMT

PRNewswire - The nation's leading retailer of appliances today announced an agreement with Jenn-Air to make Sears the only national retailer for Jenn-Air's new collection of super-premium appliances.

JCPenney Brings the Joy of Giving to Life This Season

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:26:57 GMT

Business Wire - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of its Christmas gift...

Ethernet Expo Carrier Ethernet Awards Winners Announced

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:04:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Ethernet Expo Americas 2009, hosted by Light Reading ( www.lightreading.com), by far the leading online publication for the worldwide communications industry, and Heavy Reading (www.heavyreading.com), its prestigious market research division, announced the winners for the Ethernet Expo Carrier Ethernet Awards yesterday at the end of Day 1 at Ethernet Expo Americas.

Nordstrom Launches International Shopping in 30 Countries

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:01:31 GMT

CNW Group - Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) has introduced international shopping online to better serve customers globally, the company announced today.

Ingram Micro Announces Winners of the 2009 VentureTech Network Spotlight Awards No. 1 Distribution Partner and Leading IT Manufacturers Award Top-Per

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:01 GMT

PRNewswire - Applauding its channel partners' success, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today is pleased to honor the recipients of the 2009 VentureTech Network (VTN) Spotlight Award Winners.

Cree LED Lamps Selected for Initial 650 Store Deployment at Walmart

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:13:13 GMT

Business Wire - Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED lighting, has been selected to provide energy-efficient LED lighting to Walmart for new stores and renovations.

From Turkeys to Televisions, Walmart Announces New Savings on Thanksgiving Meal Favorites and Electronics Retailer Offers $20 Thanksgiving Meal,

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:07 GMT

PRNewswire - Dedicated to helping American families save money on both holiday traditions and gift items, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced today significant price reductions* on Thanksgiving dinner favorites, TVs and other popular electronics.

Kmart Makes Holiday Shopping Easier, More Convenient and More Affordable for Customers The retailer responds to customer needs with "Better Than Blac

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:19 GMT

PRNewswire - Kmart is celebrating the holiday season by providing customers with tools that make holiday shopping easier and more accessible through "Better than Black Friday" and "Blue Friday" doorbusters, layaway (both in store and online), extended store hours, as well as the chance to win fantastic prizes as part of the "Christmas Countdown" sweepstakes.

Walmart to Finally Pay Some Workers

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:44:27 GMT

Business Wire - Today Walmart announced it will pay $85 million dollars to hundreds of thousands of current and former Walmart workers for not compensating them for the work they performed.

Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Rogers Communications Inc., The TJX Companies, Inc., Carbo Ceramics Inc. and The Andersons, Inc.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:02:21 GMT

Business Wire - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry’s...

Walmart and DreamWorks Animation Offer Exclusive Merry Madagascar DVD and Holiday Items in Walmart Stores Merry Madagascar Themed Pajamas, Plush, Puz

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:21 GMT

PRNewswire - Families can cozy up for a new kind of movie night as the DVD release of the new holiday adventure Merry Madagascar from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) hits the shelves of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) nationwide and exclusively Nov. 18, the day after the 30-minute animated Christmas special premieres on NBC.

JCPenney and The Salvation Army Launch Largest Online Angel Giving Tree Program

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:05:40 GMT

Business Wire - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) and The Salvation Army are joining forces this Christmas...

OutSystems Announces Four New Agility Award Winners

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:46 GMT

Business Wire - OutSystems:

Walmart Foundation Kicks-Off $32 Million Holiday Giving Campaign With Historic Hunger Relief Effort Donated Refrigerator Trucks Expected to Help

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:11 GMT

PRNewswire - Today, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation kicked-off "Walmart Gives Back," a holiday giving initiative that will provide $32 million in monetary and in-kind donations to charitable organizations across the U.S.

Sears Holdings to Announce Earnings

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:30:17 GMT

PRNewswire - Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD) today announced the company currently plans to release financial results for its fiscal 2009 third quarter on Nov. 19, 2009, before the market opens.

Southern Company Announces First Annual IT Vendor Award Winners

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:54:34 GMT

PRNewswire - Southern Company today announced the winners of its first annual information technology vendor awards.

Winners Announced in the 2009 USGIF Geospatial Intelligence Awards Program

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:34:27 GMT

Business Wire - The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation today announced the winners of its 2009 USGIF Awards Program.

Logo's TripOutGayTravel.com Announces Winners for Its First Ever Travel Awards Honoring The LGBT Traveler's Favorite Destinations The "TripOut Gay Tr

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:02:52 GMT

PRNewswire - Logo, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that TripOutGayTravel.com, its comprehensive travel site dedicated to the LGBT traveler and MTV Networks' first stand-alone, travel-focused site, announced the winners of its first ever "TripOut Gay Travel Awards." The awards honor the most stylish, exciting and hottest destinations and services that attract, pamper and market to the LGBT traveler.

FirstEnergy Announces Education Grant Winners in Math, Science and Technology

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:27:03 GMT

PRNewswire - FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) announced today that five teachers representing five schools in Pennsylvania have been awarded Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Grants.

Sears Announces Relocation of Dealer Store in Humboldt, SK

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:34:59 GMT

CNW Group - Sears Canada today announced that the Dealer Store in Humboldt, SK has relocated to 640 Main Street.

Critical Alerts for IBM, Hess, Kohl's, ICICI Bank, and Eldorado Gold Released by Seven Summits Research

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:31:11 GMT

PRNewswire - Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for IBM, HES, KSS, IBN, and EGO.

The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) Is Set to Debut New Giant Character Balloons, Amazing Floats and New Parade Route This November New

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:37 GMT

PRNewswire - The magical procession returns to the Big Apple this November as the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season.

Wal-Mart announces second round of toy price cuts

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Monday announced its second round of price cuts on toys as the world's biggest retailer backs up its intention to be the "price leader" this holiday shopping season.

Walmart Announces 100 More Toy Rollbacks Including Top Holiday Picks New toy savings join 100 toys for $10; low prices last through holiday seaso

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:17 GMT

PRNewswire - From licensed toys to active-play items, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced today 100 additional toy Rollbacks in its intent to help families save more this holiday season. This week in all stores and online at Walmart.com (www.walmart.com), the prices of more than 100 toys will be rolled back, many at an additional 20% and 30% savings, and will last through the Christmas shopping period.

Photos and Video from Nintendo's Style Savvy "Fashion Fest" Event with Fashion Designer Charlotte Ronson at JCPenney in New York Are Available on Busi

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:47:34 GMT

Business Wire - Two photos and a video from Nintendo's Style Savvy "Fashion Fest" event with fashion designer Charlotte Ronson at JCPenney in New York are available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress.

Autodesk Announces Design Competition Winners at WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Company Supports Next Generation of Mechanical Engineers as They Set the Wo

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:38 GMT

PRNewswire - Autodesk, Inc, (Nasdaq: ADSK), has announced the winners of the Mechanical Engineering Design (MED) competition at WorldSkills Calgary 2009.

Aflac Duck Makes It Easier to Give This Holiday Season

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:30 GMT

PRNewswire - Aflac, the company that pays policyholders cash benefits when they have been injured or become ill, and Macy's Department Stores are helping Americans who want to give back, even in a down economy.