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Argus Media Makes Hurricane Katrina Impact News Feed Available HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Media has made their news feed on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on energy markets free to read. Please see website below for the latest information on infrastructure outages, supply issues, prices and other market related news.http://www.argusmediagroup.com/katrina.html Here is a sample of

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Emergency Insurance Information for Hurricane Katrina Victims KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Many residents of the Gulf states are being relocated to surrounding states in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. While it is uncertain when they will be able to return to their homes, those leaving devastated areas may have questions about their insurance, but do not know where to turn for help.

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Marriott Rewards(R) Allows Members to Redeem Points to Help Hurricane Victims WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Marriott Rewards(R), Marriott International, Inc.'s (NYSE:MAR) guest loyalty program, who wish to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina can redeem points for Marriott Gift Cheques. The cheques can be used towards payment of hotel rooms or food at Marriott, JW Marriott,

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Hancock Timber Resource Group Completes PruTimber AcquisitionLeading Manager Of Timberland For Institutional Investors Strengthens Global Position In Marketplace BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hancock Timber Resource Group (HTRG) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Prudential Timber Investments, Inc. (PruTimber), the timberland investment management unit of

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TVA to Redeem Debt Securities KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- TVA announced today that on October 2, 2005, it will redeem five bonds in the TVA electronotes(R) series.TVA will redeem all of its 2001 6.35 percent electronotes(R) due June 15, 2021. The bonds are identified by the CUSIP number 88059TAE1. Approximately $28 million of the 88059TAE1 bonds are currently outstanding.TVA will

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Sunoco CEO to Present at Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy / Power Conference PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE:SUN) said today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John G. Drosdick will be a presenter at the Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy / Power Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 7:45 a.m. ET.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19981105/

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Tejas Incorporated Announces $200,000 Donation and In-Kind Support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tejas Incorporated (BULLETIN BOARD: TEJS) today announced that it has pledged to make both cash and in-kind contributions to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.In response to one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history, Tejas

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Constellation Energy to Present at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference BALTIMORE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) today announced that E. Follin Smith, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, will speak at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, Sept. 8 in New York City.A live webcast of

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Rebuilding Together to Announce a New Home Modification Program Serving Severely Injured Military Personnel Who? Rebuilding Together The nation's largest volunteer organization renovating and rehabilitating low-income homes and communities, and a recognized expert in home modifications; in association with Founding Sponsor: Countrywide Financial

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Parkway Properties Releases Hurricane Katrina Update JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parkway Properties, Inc. (NYSE:PKY) released the following statement today related to Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the Company.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030513/PARKLOGO )Steven G. Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "As reported earlier this week, all

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- CheckFree Corporation/In the news release, CheckFree Purchases Integrated Decision Systems to Expand Leadership Position in the Managed Accounts Industry, issued earlier today by CheckFree Corporation (NASDAQ:CKFR) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the fifth paragraph, fourth sentence should read "with underlying earnings per share unchanged at $0.37 to

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John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund Declares Quarterly Managed Distribution BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE:BTO) declared its quarterly distribution pursuant to the fund's 10% managed distribution policy today as follows: Declaration date: September 2, 2005 Ex-dividend date: September 8, 2005 Record date:

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Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services Defer Payments for Hurricane Katrina Victims AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services, the finance arms of Volkswagen of America, Inc., Audi of America, Inc., and Bentley Motors, Inc., have

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IBERIABANK Corporation: Update Regarding Hurricane Katrina Impact LAFAYETTE, La., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ:IBKC), the holding company for 118-year-old IBERIABANK, today provided an update regarding the impact of Hurricane Katrina. The Company continued full operations throughout the week in areas unaffected by Hurricane Katrina. With the exception of the

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Heritage Bankshares, Inc. Updates Review of Financial Statements NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heritage Bankshares, Inc. ("Heritage") (Pink Sheets: HBKS) updates the review of its financial statements.As previously announced, earlier this year Heritage discovered accounting errors in its financial statements reported for 2004, relating to the treatment of stock options under APB

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Katrina Storm Victims' Credit Card Interest & Fees Waived By New Millennium Bank NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Millennium Bank (BULLETIN BOARD: NMNB) , a leading nationwide secured credit card lender, today announced it will waive late fees and interest charges to its cardholders in the region ravaged earlier this week by Hurricane Katrina.Announcing the move, Chris

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Meta Financial Group Declares Cash Dividend STORM LAKE, Iowa, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meta Financial Group (NASDAQ:CASH) announced that the Company will pay a cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005. This dividend will be payable on or about October 1, 2005 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2005.At June 30, 2005, Meta Financial Group had

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Four Closed End Funds (Amex: CCA, CFX; NYSE: CXH, CMK) Issue Notices of Distribution Declarations BOSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following regular monthly distributions have been declared: COLONIAL CALIFORNIA INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND (AMEX:CCA) CURRENT MONTH PRIOR MONTH Income Amount: $0.0700 $0.0700 Record Date: September

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Analysts International Comments on Computer Horizons' Shareholder VoteAnalysts Shareholders Overwhelmingly Supported Transaction; Company Expects Significant Growth and a Return to Profitability Going Forward MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Analysts International (NASDAQ:ANLY) today discussed the Computer Horizons' shareholder vote indicating an apparent rejection of the planned

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Sabine Royalty Trust Declares Monthly Cash Distribution for September DALLAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bank of America, N.A., Dallas, Texas, as Trustee of the Sabine Royalty Trust (NYSE:SBR), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.31159 per unit, payable on September 29, 2005, to unit holders of record on September 15, 2005.Due to the

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Bank of America Anunciará Servicio Hispano en Todo el País*** Información para los medios para el 7 de septiembre ***** Oportunidades para entrevistas/fotografías/video ** QUÉ: El Consulado General de México en Los Ángeles será la sede donde Bank of America llevará a cabo una conferencia de prensa nacional POR QUÉ: Para anunciar el cumplimiento de una

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Allmerica Financial Corporation to Present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods' Insurance Conference WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Frederick H. Eppinger, president and chief executive officer and Edward J. Parry, III, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Allmerica Financial Corporation (NYSE:AFC), will speak at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods' Insurance Conference on

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Sallie Mae Completes Acquisition of GRP Financial Services RESTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SLM Corporation (NYSE:SLM), commonly known as Sallie Mae, today announced that it has completed the purchase of GRP Financial Services (GRP). The company announced in August its plans to purchase the company from GRP management and Angelo, Gordon & Company. GRP purchases and resolves mortgage

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Call Center Excellence: Sales Audit & Verification Strategies that Deliver CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Successful call centers recognize that one of the key elements of transforming from service-to-sales is developing integrated and scalable sales audit and verification strategies. According to a new research study by research and consulting firm Best Practices, LLC, more than half

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NY Judge Shoots Down NYSE Attempt to Toss Out Seat Holder Lawsuit Over Proposed Archipelago MergerJudge Recognizes Possible Web of Conflict of Interests Between John Thain, Goldman Sachs and Lazard Freres; Decision Raises 'Doubt of the Board Members' Independence,' Allowing Class Action by Seat Holders William Higgins and William Caldwell to Continue NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Writing that

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European Markets End Lower As Momentum Runs OutFriday 2 September, 5:00 PM BST (Thomson Financial): European markets lost momentum and ended the day flat-to-lower as U.S. non-farm payrolls grew by a lower than expected 169,000 in August, although data showed employers created 44,000 more non-farm jobs in June and July than previously estimated. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate fell to a four-year

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Sallie Mae Reaches Out to Higher Education Community and Students in Wake of Hurricane KatrinaCompany to Provide up to $15 Million in Emergency Financing RESTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sallie Mae today announced its initial efforts to assist the higher education community, students and borrowers impacted by Hurricane Katrina.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030617/SLMLOGO-a )

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ING's U.S. Operations Contribute $1 Million to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts ATLANTA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ING's U.S. operations today announced a $1 million cash contribution to The American Red Cross - Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund."The widespread devastation and impact to people, homes, communities, schools and businesses in the affected areas is staggering, and ING's

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Finkelstein, Thompson, and Loughran Announces Investigation of Immucor, Inc. WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Finkelstein, Thompson & Loughran announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Immucor, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUDE) ("Immucor" or the "Company") on behalf of persons who

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Bank of America to Announce Nationwide Hispanic Service ** video/photo/interview opportunities ** WHAT: Mexican Consulate of Los Angeles hosts Bank of America national press briefing WHY: To announce the fulfillment of a national Hispanic service promised earlier this year WHEN: Wednesday, September 7 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT WHO: The

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Tanox to Present at Bear Stearns Health Care Conference HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tanox, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNOX) will deliver a presentation at the 18th annual Bear Stearns Health Care Conference Sept. 12 and 13, 2005 in New York City.Tanox Vice President of Finance Greg Guidroz and Medical Director Dr. Stanley Lewis are scheduled to present Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. EDT. Guidroz and Lewis

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Cesar E. Calvet Appointed President of Newly Created CNLBank Latin Banking GroupRespected Industry Veteran to Lead New Business Line for Orlando-based CNLBank ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CNLBank announces today the appointment of Cesar E. Calvet as president of the bank's newly formed Latin Banking Group. The expansion is in response to the tremendous growth in the Hispanic population

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TI CEO Rich Templeton to Deliver Keynote at Citigroup Investor ConferenceLive Webcast at www.ti.com/irSeptember 8, 2005, 12:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time DALLAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE:TXN) (TI) announced that TI President and Chief Executive Officer Rich Templeton will deliver a keynote address at Citigroup's 12th Annual Global Technology

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Wal-Mart Executives to Speak at Goldman Sachs and Prudential Securities Conferences BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tom Schoewe, Executive Vice President and CFO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is scheduled to make a presentation during the Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City, NY on Wednesday, September 7th at 8:55 a.m. EDT.Lee Scott,

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MultiVu Video Feed: Show me the money! National Payroll Week Celebrates Faster, Better and Safer Ways to Get Paid SATELLITE FEEDS: Friday Sept. 2nd, 2005 Monday Sept. 5th, 2005 Wednesday Sept. 7th, 2005 1:15 PM - 1:30PM ET 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM ET 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET IA 5 IA 5 IA 5

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Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data and Portfolio Composition NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. (AMEX:FCO), a closed-end bond fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of July 31, 2005.The Fund's total returns for various periods through July 31, 2005 are provided below. (All figures are based on

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Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data and Portfolio Composition NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (AMEX:IAF)(AMEX:/)(AMEX:PSE:)(AMEX:IAF), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of July 31, 2005.The Fund's total returns for various periods through July 31, 2005 are provided below.

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CME Sets Global Futures Exchange Milestone with 10.7 Million Contracts Traded; Second Consecutive Record Day for Total and Electronic VolumeElectronic CME Eurodollar Options Volume Continues to Grow with Friday Morning Trading Already at Record Levels CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CME, the world's largest and most diversified financial exchange, today reported that for the first time in the

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American Red Cross to Receive $100,000 from National City for Hurricane Katrina Relief EffortsNational City also pledges to match employee contributions up to $400,000 CLEVELAND, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter, today announced that National City Corporation has committed $100,000 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The company also will match employee

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The Options Industry Council Announces August Volume Jumps 43% Over Last Year CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that August options trading volume totaled 122,255,529, a 43.3% increase over the year-ago level of 85,309,197. August marks the eleventh consecutive month that total options trading has exceeded 100 million contracts.Year-to-date

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U.S. stocks edge higher on drop in oil, jobs reportBy Mark Cotton, MarketWatchSeptember 2, 2005U.S. stocks edged higher Friday, helped by a solid pullback in crude-oil prices and a broadly positive August employment report in a market that continues to assess the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 21 points to 10,480.The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 2

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MassMutual Establishes Major Aid Program for Hurricane ReliefCompany Targets $250,000 to American Red Cross, Expands Matching Gift Program WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The MassMutual Financial Group announced the firm is undertaking a major relief effort to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Among the key provisions is a $250,000 company donation to the American Red Cross to aid

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Reading Mayor McMahon to Address Latino Higher Education Concerns Sept. 9City Hall Event Part of The Sallie Mae Fund's Nationwide Paying for College Bus Tour RESTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by The Sallie Mae Fund: WHAT: The Sallie Mae Fund's Paying for College Bus Tour will be in Reading to help Latino families understand how to prepare and pay

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Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data and Portfolio Composition NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (AMEX:FAX)(AMEX:/)(AMEX:PSE:)(AMEX:FAX), a closed-end bond fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of July 31, 2005.The Fund's total returns for various periods through July 31, 2005 are

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PartnerRe Appoints Emmanuel Clarke as Head of Property and Casualty Business Unit for its Global (non-U.S.) Operations* Mr. Clarke Succeeds Jean-Marie Nessi, who will pursue a new business venture * Marcus Pollak Succeeds Mr. Clarke as Head of Credit and Surety Business Unit PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- PartnerRe Ltd. today announced that Emmanuel Clarke has been appointed Head of

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Citizens Bank and Charter One Bank Branches in 13 States Accepting Donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief EffortCitizens and Charter One will match employee donations to Salvation Army PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence K. Fish, Chairman, President & CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., has announced that donations are being accepted on behalf of the American Red Cross and The

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2005 AFP Annual Conference Will Tackle Payments Fraud Prevention IssuesSpecial Sessions featured at Premiere Treasury and Finance Event in San Antonio October 9 - 12 BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Payments fraud continues to be a serious and growing problem with the majority of corporations in America having suffered at least one incident of payments fraud in 2004 according to recent

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SLM Corporation Issues Statement On Indiana Tax Amnesty Contract Award RESTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, today issued the following statement:(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030617/SLMLOGO-a )General Revenue Corporation (GRC), a wholly owned subsidiary, has been awarded a performance-based contract from the Indiana

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/K I L L K I L L K I L L -- American Stock Exchange/We are advised by the American Stock Exchange that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release issued on September 1, 2005, American Stock Exchange to Trade Options on 19 Vanguard Vipers, as it was transmitted inadvertently by the American Stock Exchange. PRNewswire -- Sept. 2Source: American Stock ExchangeWeb site: http://

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Amerityre Corporation to Present at the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) (http://www.amerityre.com/), a developer of polyurethane compounds and manufacturing technology for the tire industry, today announced that Joseph Grano, Vice-Chairman of Amerityre's Advisory Group, will be presenting on

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Wintrust Financial Corporation to Present at the West Coast 2005 Super-Community Bank Conference LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (NASDAQ:WTFC) will present at the West Coast 2005 Super-Community Bank Conference to be held in San Francisco on September 8th and 9th, 2005. Nineteen presenting banks sponsor the West Coast 2005 Super-

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Asia Markets -- Shares Close Broadly Higher SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A round-up of Asian stock markets prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities.Asian share markets closed broadly higher Friday, with investors bargain hunting in blue chip stocks across the region.

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Another Local Authority Win for AXA RosenbergORINDA, California and LONDON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- AXA Rosenberg Group LLC, today announced a further local authorityappointment -- Shropshire County Pension Fund. The Fund has appointed AXARosenberg Investment Management Limited in Europe to run a Europe ex-UKequity mandate valued at GBP 67 million. Shropshire County Pension Fund

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CC FORMALLY CLEARS FRANCISCO PARTNERS/G INTERNATIONAL MERGERLondon, 2 September/GNN/ -- COMPETITION COMMISSION News Release (54/05) issued by the Government NewsNetwork on 2 September 2005The Competition Commission (CC) has formally cleared the completed acquisitionby Francisco Partners LP (Francisco Partners) of G International Inc(G International).In its final report published today on the CC's

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Boeing, Blockbuster, gasoline, payrolls data in focusBy Steve Goldstein, MarketWatchSep 2, 2005Pre-open moves U.S. stock markets looked to close out the week with another rise after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Southeast, as crude oil and gasoline futures edged lower. Gains were capped after the release of non-farm payrolls data.Global markets European markets gave up early gains, while the

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CIBC announces corporate donation of $150,000 to Hurricane Katrina disaster relief effort TORONTO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIBC today announced a corporate donation of $150,000 to help the recovery efforts in the southern United States following Hurricane Katrina. The funds will be donated to the Red Cross and will assist in providing relief support such as food, clean water, shelter

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LINK Financial Appoints Sean Lowther as Group Chief Financial OfficerLONDON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- LINK Financial, the leading European Debt Purchase andReceivables Management company, today announces the appointment of SeanLowther as the new Group CFO. Sean was previously CFO at AXA Sun Life where he led thereorganisation of the finance function to create a high calibre and

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Capital Corp of the West to Present at the West Coast Super Community Bank Conference MERCED, Calif., Sept. 2. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Capital Corp of the West (NASDAQ:CCOW), the holding company for County Bank, Central California's Community Bank, announced today that it will be presenting at the West Coast Super Community Bank Conference being held September 8-9, 2005 at the Pan Pacific Hotel

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Fannie Mae Redemption WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) will redeem the principal amount indicated of the following securities issues on the redemption date indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption: Principal Security Interest Maturity Date CUSIP

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Amortización de bonos de Fannie MaeWASHINGTON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) amortizará la principal cifra indicada de lossiguientes valores emitidos dentro de la fecha de amortización indicada másabajo con un precio igual al 100 por ciento de la cantidad total amortizada,más los intereses añadidos hasta la fecha de amortización: Todas las cantidades en dólares

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Rachat de Fannie MaeWASHINGTON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) rachètera le capital nominal indiqué des émissionssuivantes de valeurs mobilières à la date de rachat indiqué ci-dessous à unprix égal à 100 % du capital nominal, plus les intérêts courus à la date durachat : (Tous les montants sont en dollars US) Capital Type Taux Date

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Fannie Mae: riscatto titoliWASHINGTON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) riscatterà il capitale contenuto nel seguenteprospetto di emissione titoli, alla data di riscatto indicata, al prezzo diriscatto pari al 100 percento del capitale riscattato, più gli interessimaturati fino alla data del riscatto: Tutti gli importi sono espressi in dollari USA ($) Capitale

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Fannie Mae: EinlösungWASHINGTON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) löst für folgende Wertpapieremissionen den angegebenen Nennwert zum unten stehenden Einlösungstermin und zu einem Einlösungskurs von 100 Prozent des eingelösten Nennwerts plus bis zum Datum der Einlösung aufgelaufene Zinsen ein: (Alle Währungsangaben in US-Dollar) Kapital Sicherheit Zinsen

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Business in Asia -- Sept. 2, 2005 SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A round-up of Asian stock markets prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commecial intelligence and business opportunities.TCS, INFOSYS AND OTHERS GET US$2.25 BLN CONTRACT FROM ABN AMRONEW DELHI - In a major outsourcing deal, ABN Amro bank has inked a 1.8

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First Resource Bank Announces Key Additions to Lending Team EXTON, Pa., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Resource Bank (BULLETIN BOARD: FRSB) announced today it has hired James A. Bleakly, Jr. as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Jim brings over 30 years of commercial banking experience to First Resource Bank with skills in both the production and credit quality

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SINA to present at the Credit Suisse First Boston Asian Technology Conference & the ThinkEquity Partners Annual Growth ConferenceSHANGHAI, China, Sept. 2 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SINA Corporation (NASDAQ:SINA), a leading online media company and value-added information service provider for China and for global Chinese communities, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse

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September Is Government Contracting Month on 'Taking Care of Business with Brian Roberts' VIENNA, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sponsored by The Professional Services Council (http://www.pscouncil.org/) and Croix Connect (http://www.croixconnect.com/), the entire month of programs on "Taking Care of Business with Brian Roberts" will focus on issues surrounding government contracting. Currently

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European Markets Turn Negative Ahead of U.S. Jobs DataFriday 2 September, 1:00 PM BST (Thomson Financial): European markets are trading in negative territory as investors as momentum runs out and investors await the latest U.S. non-farm payroll data.In corporate news, Air France-KLM has released its first quarter earnings and upgraded its full year guidance. Elsewhere, L'Oreal's slight rise in

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RMS Expects Economic Loss to Exceed $100 Billion from Hurricane Katrina and the Great New Orleans FloodInitial Hurricane Storm Surge Leads to Second Flooding Catastrophe When Levees are Breached in New Orleans NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Risk Management Solutions today announced that the economic loss from Hurricane Katrina and subsequent flooding in New Orleans is expected to exceed

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Nabi Biopharmaceuticals to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 'Healthcare Tailwinds 2005' Conference BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NABI) announced today that Mark L. Smith, senior vice president, finance, treasurer and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners "Healthcare Tailwinds 2005" Conference on

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Roney Resigns to Become CEO of Bunzl plc AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mike Roney, president of Goodyear's European Union business, has resigned to accept the position of CEO for Bunzl plc, a London-based distributor with annual sales of approximately (US) $4.3 billion. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Goodyear said Roney's successor would be

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Are You Prepared for a Pet Emergency?Veterinary Pet Insurance Offers Tips on Protecting Your Pet During Natural Disasters BREA, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of Hurricane Katrina -- potentially the country's costliest storm which reeked havoc along southern Florida and the Gulf Coast -- many pets were injured or left homeless after strong winds and a relentless downpour flooded tens

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Cognos Chief Strategy Officer to Speak at Roth Capital Partners New York Conference September 8 OTTAWA and BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence and corporate performance management (CPM), today announced that Chief Strategy Officer Rob Rose will speak at the upcoming Roth Capital Partners New York

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Cognos Chief Strategy Officer to Speak at Citigroup 12th Annual Global Technology Conference September 7 OTTAWA and BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cognos (Nasdaq: COGN; TSX: CSN), the world leader in business intelligence and corporate performance management (CPM), today announced that Chief Strategy Officer Rob Rose will speak at the upcoming Citigroup 12th Annual Global

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Hard Rock International Releases 2005 Mid-Year Earnings Report ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International today announced its mid-year earnings for 2005 as part of a report issued by its parent company, The Rank Group Plc (NASDAQ:RANKY).Total revenues for the first half of 2005 were $225.0 million, increasing by 10% versus $205.4 million for the same period in 2004. Operating

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European Markets Trade mixed After Early GainsFriday 2 September, 10:15 AM BST (Thomson Financial): European markets opened slightly higher but are now trading mixed amid some caution as investors reflect on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the U.S. economy. Later today, the latest U.S. non-farm payrolls data will be published.In corporate news, Air France-KLM has released its first quarter

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Asian Markets End Mostly Higher, Despite High Oil PricesFriday 2 September, 10:00 AM BST (Thomson Financial): Asian markets ended mostly higher, shrugging off high oil prices and some overnight weakness on Wall Street. Japan's market ended at a new four-year high on optimism over economic prospects, while Hong Kong's market also gained, driven by the properties sector. Meanwhile, the Korean

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ING Recommends More Chinese Companies Start Voluntary Pension PlansDALIAN, China, Sept. 2 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- ING today recommended that more Chinese companies introduce occupational pension plans for their employees after the government awarded new corporate annuity licenses in early August as part of its drive to develop its pension infrastructure.The reforms come as the Chinese Government

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Universal Health Services, Inc. Reports Damage Sustained From Hurricane Katrina KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) announced today that our hospital facilities located in New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana suffered substantial water and wind damage from Hurricane Katrina. Patients and staff at each of these facilities have either

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Gulfport Energy Corporation Reports No Damage Due to Hurricane Katrina OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gulfport Energy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: GPOR) , reported that Hurricane Katrina had no impact on its ongoing operations and production. The Company's production in its Hackberry field, located in Cameron Parish (far southwestern Louisiana), saw no effect or downtime from

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Wachovia lance Wachovia Connection pour les clients ayant des comptes basés à LondresCHARLOTTE, Caroline du Nord, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- Les Treasury Services de Wachovia ont annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement deWachovia Connection qui devient accessible aux clients des Treasury Servicesbasés à Londres, ce qui étend à la clientèle la portée de ce logicielInternet avec point d'accès unique.

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CALAMOS Closed-End Funds (CHI, CHY, CSQ) Announce Monthly Dividends NAPERVILLE, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CALAMOS INVESTMENTS announced today the declaration of monthly dividend distributions on each common share for its three closed-end mutual funds. Fund Dividend Payable Record Ex-dividend (Level Rate date

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Cullen/Frost to Acquire Texas Community Bank & Trust in Dallas Region SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE:CFR) announced today a definitive agreement with Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. to acquire Texas Community Bancshares and its subsidiary, Texas Community Bank & Trust, N.A., of Dallas, for a cash purchase price of $31 million. The announcement

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Toronto Stocks Continue RallyThursday, September 1, 2005, 4:15 PM EST (Thomson Financial Corporate Group): Canadian stocks continued the week's positive trend, with resources stocks leading the way. Along with strong crude oil and gasoline prices, gold moved up and the Canadian dollar gained against the U.S. dollar. The loonie rose for the fourth straight day, buoyed by expected economic

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RBC Financial Group donates $250,000 to assist Hurricane Katrina victimsBank branches also accepting public donations to Red Cross Relief Fund TORONTO, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RBC Financial Group, including its subsidiaries RBC Dain Rauscher, RBC Centura, RBC Liberty Insurance and RBC Capital Markets, today announced a $250,000 donation to the Red Cross relief fund to support

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BMW Financial Services To Accommodate Hurricane Victims With Flexible Payment Options DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 5,000 customers of BMW Financial Services in four states hit by Hurricane Katrina should not have to worry about making their car payments on time. In an attempt to alleviate at least a small part of the financial and emotional burden suffered by hurricane victims,

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ACE Cash Express Contributes $25,000 for Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund; 20 Company Owned Stores Affected in New Orleans DALLAS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACE Cash Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:AACE), announced that it has made a $25,000 contribution to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund from the ACE Community Fund. In addition, the ACE Community Fund will set aside

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Next Generation Accountants Return to Their Roots: Study Shows Regulations Reaffirm Most Essential Role: Ensuring Integrity of Financial Data MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent corporate governance mandates and an emphasis on ethics and accurate financial reporting have led to heightened scrutiny and a back-to-basics approach in the accounting profession. Accountants have become

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HomeBanc Helps its Extended Family in Hurricane CrisisAll HomeBanc Offices Open, Collecting Donations From Employees for Special Fund ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Although all of HomeBanc's offices in Georgia, Florida and North Carolina were spared from Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, company officials quickly realized that many HomeBanc employees have been impacted by the

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Webcast Alert: Tyson Foods, Inc. Prudential Back-To-School Presentation SPRINGDALE, Ark., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- You are invited to listen to the Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) presentation to the Prudential Securities Back-To-School Consumer Conference, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, September 7th, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern. What: Tyson Foods, Inc.'s

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ProLogis Declares Dividends on Preferred Shares DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis (NYSE:PLD), a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, announced today that its Board declared a dividend in the amount of $1.0675 per Cumulative Redeemable Series C preferred share, payable on September 30, 2005, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2005. Series C

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ev3 Inc. to Present at Two September Investor Healthcare ConferencesPresentation at Thomas Weisel Healthcare Conference Will Be Webcast Live at 7:35 a.m. CT on Wednesday, September 7Presentation at Bear Stearns 18th Annual Healthcare Conference Will Be Webcast Live at 2:00 p.m. CT on Monday, September 12 PLYMOUTH, Minn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ev3 Inc. (NASDAQ:EVVV), a global

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United Financial Mortgage Corp. Announces Closing of the Acquisition of the Prime Wholesale Origination Division of AmPro Mortgage Corporation* Acquisition is non dilutive and immediately accretive to earnings; * Expected to add between $2.4 and $3 billion in annual originations; * Acquisition creates the 29th largest wholesale residential mortgage lender in the country and ranks UFMC as the 58th

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American Stock Exchange to Trade Options on 19 Vanguard Vipers NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) will launch trading in options on Friday, September 2, 2005 on the underlying shares of: * Vanguard Consumer Discretionary VIPERs Symbol: VCR * Vanguard Consumer Staples VIPERs Symbol: VDC * Vanguard Energy VIPERs Symbol:

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School Specialty Completes Acquisition of Delta Education; Canadian Regulator Clears Bain Capital Transaction GREENVILLE, Wis., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- School Specialty (NASDAQ:SCHS), the leading education company providing supplemental learning products to the preK-12 market, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of all of the membership interests of Delta Education,

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Assurant CEO J. Kerry Clayton to Present at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods Insurance Conference on September 7 NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Assurant, Inc. ("Assurant") (NYSE:AIZ), a premier provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, today announced that J. Kerry Clayton, chief executive officer, is scheduled to present at the Keefe, Bruyette and Woods

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HMS Holdings Corp. Announces Sale of Accordis NEW YORK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HMS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:HMSY) announced today that it had completed the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary Accordis Inc. to Accordis Holding Corp., a New York-based private company, for $8 million consisting of cash and an interest-bearing five-year promissory note. The Company also entered into a

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SEI Investments (Europe) Limited Announces First Dutch Pension Fund ClientInterpay's Pension Fund Award 265 Million Euros (US$327 Million) Mandate AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SEI Investments (Europe) Limited (SEI), the global arm of SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC), a leading provider of investment and technology solutions, has been awarded a 265 million euros (US

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TRM to Acquire Travelex United Kingdom ATM Network PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRM Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMM) today announced that it has agreed to purchase the United Kingdom-based ATM business of Travelex UK Limited. The business includes the ATM division of Travelex as well as Travelex ATMs Limited, a joint venture company with Snax 24 Corporation Limited. TRM will

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Popular, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Assets of Infinity Mortgage Corporation MARLTON, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP), today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Infinity Mortgage Corporation, located in Parsippany, New Jersey. Following the closing of the transaction,

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