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David Warner, FOX News:
“What they understand from the animal studies so far, is that as your brain develops it normally goes through a process where some of the nerve cells die ... In order for new connections to be made, old connections need to be abolished. What appears to be happening in these animals is that exposure to anesthesia accelerates this process of nerves dying – dying prematurely appears to interfere with some of the connections that need to be made that are important for learning and memory.”
The Wet Seal, Inc. Announces January Comparable Store Sales Declined 13.0%
The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTSLA), a leading specialty retailer to young women, reported net sales and comparable store sales for the four-week period ended January 28, 2012, or fiscal January, and the fiscal fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012, as follows: Fiscal January Net Sales … continue reading »
Penn National Gaming’s Fourth Quarter Revenue Rises 7.3% to $676.5 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Increases 17.8% to $156.5 Million Inclusive of $5.9 Million Noncash Charge
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq): Conference Call: Today, February 2, 2012 at 10:00… continue reading »
SheKnows.com Announces the 2012 “SheKnows Where The Other Sock Went” Campaign
SheKnows (www.SheKnows.com) – one of the top three online destinations for women – is proud to kick off their 2012 charity campaign, “SheKnows Where The Other Sock Went” (www.wherestheothersock.com). They are joining forces with Project Runway All Stars designer Michael Costello and six-time Grammy Award-winning music legend Toni Braxton to raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism and science advocacy organization.… continue reading »
Kirkland's Reports Fourth Quarter Sales
Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) today reported sales for the 13-week and 52-week periods ended January 28, 2012. Net sales for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012, increased 6.4% to $148.5 million compared with $139.6 million for the prior-year quarter. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 increased 1.4% compared with a decrease of 7.9% in the prior-year quarter. E-commerce sales entered the base of comparable stores… continue reading »
THQ Announces Details of Extensive Downloadable Content Purchase Program for UFC® Undisputed® 3
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization today announced extensive downloadable content plans and a Season Pass Program for UFC® Undisputed™ 3, the forthcoming installment in the critically acclaimed mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based on the UFC®. The content offering, currently scheduled to include a wide variety of new fighters, historic UFC fights, career boosts and early access to… continue reading »
GEICO encourages Super Bowl fans to play it safe on the roads
Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 5, is one of the biggest and most entertaining sporting events in the country. Friends and families come together to socialize and watch the big game. With all the fanfare and hoopla, Super Bowl Sunday has also become one of the nation’s most dangerous days on the roadways due to traffic incidents involving impaired driving. GEICO is reminding football fans to make the right call to ensure that you and your guests have a… continue reading »
NFL Broadcasters Are Using an Amazing New Innovation at the Superbowl, the World's First Video Mic Flag
Numerous broadcasters at the NFL Superbowl are joining the ranks of CBS, CNET, NBC, ABC, FOX, ESPN, CNN, and Bloomberg by using the world's first Video Mic Flag. Telemundo, ESPN and even the NFL's New England Patriots are getting advertising revenue from major advertisers including Ford, Toyota, Subway, Gillette and Pepsi. Check out the videos on YouTube under channel OLEDVIDEONAMETAG to see video footage of the Video Mic Flag in Action. This is the… continue reading »
Aissa Wayne, John Wayne’s Daughter, Supports the First National Warrior Ranch for U.S. Veterans
Aissa Wayne has announced her support of Warrior Ranch, the nation’s first 50 acre Job Training, Public Service and Marriage Retreat Center for U.S. Veterans. Warrior Ranch is the nation’s first corporate job training center that pairs business leaders with returning U.S. Veterans. Warrior Ranch will take Veterans from Afghanistan battlefields and ready them for the Board Room. Warrior Ranch will feature a Veterans film school and the new … continue reading »
Seniors Housing M&A Market Year End Review and Outlook: Momentum Vs. Economic Challenges
The SeniorCare Investor is hosting a fast-paced online conference on Thursday, February 16th. The conference will address major seniors housing market issues in 2012 and analyze 2011 M&A activity statistics. In 2011, the seniors housing and care M&A market boasted its strongest year since the peak of the market in 2006-2007. High quality properties, low interest rates and aggressive bidding fueled positive results, but a CMS Medicare cut late… continue reading »
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (January 25, 2012 – February 1, 2012)
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of January 25, 2012 – February 1, 2012. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME INDIANAPOLIS -- Rolls-Royce and USO Team Up to Honor Service Members, Families of Fallen Heroes During Championship Football Game (February 1, 2012 01:01 PM) Source: Rolls-Royce … continue reading »
Transit Without Visa and China Transit Trial Status Awarded to Air China
Canadian government authorities have awarded Air China with the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and China Transit Trial (CTT) status effective February 1, 2012. Under this program, Chinese citizens with valid U.S. visas who are in direct transit through Vancouver (YVR) on their way to and from the United States are no longer required to obtain a Canadian Temporary Residence Permit. Only five international airlines serving Canada have received such… continue reading »
Lubiprostone Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction (OBD)
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMP) (SPI) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. announced today that lubiprostone met the primary endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OBD) in patients with chronic, non-cancer pain, excluding those taking methadone. Patients received lubiprostone 24-mcg capsule or placebo capsule twice daily for 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was the overall… continue reading »
Mitsubishi Electric Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First 9 Months and Third Quarter of Fiscal 2012
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today its financial results for the first 9 months and third quarter ending December 31, 2011, of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 (fiscal 2012). 1. Consolidated First 9 Months Results (April 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011) Net sales: 2,560.3 billion yen … continue reading »
Mitsubishi Electric Reports Tax Costs Following Revised Corporate Tax Law
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has reported tax costs of 32.0 billion yen as income taxes in its consolidated profit and loss statement for the first 9 months of fiscal 2012 ending December 31, 2011, of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 (fiscal 2012). Deferred tax assets and liabilities for the first 9 months of fiscal 2012 have been re-evaluated for the reduction of corporate tax… continue reading »
International 3D Society Bestows 28 Awards at 3rd Annual Creative Arts Ceremony in Los Angeles
The International 3D Society bestowed 28 honors for “distinguished achievement” in the 3D creative arts Wednesday night at a black-tie ceremony held at the Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles. “Hugo” (Paramount Pictures) swept several categories including: Best Live Action 3D Feature, Best Stereography – Live Action, and Best 3D Moment of the Year. The Society’s Lumiere™ statuettes were also presented to: “The Adventures of TinTin” (Paramount… continue reading »
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