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Whirlpool completes Maytag acquisition
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. said on Friday it completed its $1.7 billion acquisition of Maytag Corp .
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Shareholders OK Boston Scientific Purchase - Bay News 9

Shareholders OK Boston Scientific Purchase Bay News 9, FL -15 minutes ago …Guidant shares rose 1 cent to close at $78.06 in afternoontradingon the New YorkStockExchange, while Boston Scientific shares lost 27 cents to $23.05 and…

Business, diplomats wary of Lopez Obrador - Bradenton Herald

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United, Delta Air Raise Some Business Fares by $50 (Update5) - Bloomberg

Twoco Petroleums Ltd. Announces Closing of $12 Million Private … - Market Wire (press release)

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Wastech, Inc. Announces Contract for Purchase of West Virginia Mineral Rights
CHARLESTON, S.C., March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Wastech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WTCH) (the"Company") today is pleased to announce it has secured the rights to acquire approximately 44,000 acres of subsurface coal and mineral rights under enriched acreage throughout strategic counties in West Virginia. In addition the Company has also secured oil and gas rights within exactly 5,898.49 acres in Fayette County, West Virginia.

Cypress Development Corp. — Phase 1 Drill Program Completed on Broulan Reef Project, More Drilling Planned, Red Lake, Northwestern Ontario
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Cypress Development Corp. (TSX-V:CYP) is pleased to announce that the drilling of the Phase 1 Broulan Reef property has been completed on the ice of Red Lake, Ontario. Drilling of the Broulan Reef project started February 15, 2006. To date, the Cypress Development/Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:SYH) joint venture has drilled a total of 5 holes consisting of approx. 2400 metres. Assays are pending and expected before the end of April.

Transocean Inc. Provides Update on Fleet Contract Status
HOUSTON, March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Transocean Inc. (NYSE:RIG) today announced that its report of drilling rig status and contract information covering the company's offshore drilling fleet has been updated as of March 31, 2006.

Amelot Holdings, Inc. Enters into an Agreement with Kerry Associates, Inc.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Amelot Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMHD) is pleased to announce that the company has entered into an agreement with Kerry Associates Inc., a reputable consulting firm from the Boston area. Under the agreement, Kerry Associates will bring to the Company merger and acquisition prospects in the oil and gas industry as well as provide capital for additional projects through their Accredited Investor program.

Smart-tek Awarded $500,000 in Mixed Residential and Commercial Security and Surveillance Contracts
CORTE MADERA, Calif., March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Smart-tek Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:STTK) announced today that its operating subsidiary Smart-tek Communications Inc. ("SCI"), has been awarded the security, voice and data contract for the King Edward Village project. The value of the contract is in excess of $500,000.

Business News Briefs From the Caribbean - Houston Chronicle

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Friday Newspaper Review - Irish Business News and International … - FinFacts Ireland

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Friday Newspaper Review - IrishBusinessNewsand International… FinFacts Ireland, Ireland -9 hours ago By Finfacts Team. The Irish Independent reports that Standard Life's 94,000 Irish policy holders are likely to land bumper windfalls…

Abuse cost churches nearly $467m in'05 - Boston Globe

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Abuse cost churches nearly $467m in'05 Boston Globe -3 hours ago The church sexual abuse crisis cost Catholic dioceses and religious institutes nearly $467 million last year in settlements to victims, legal expenses… Bishops Report Decline in Abuse AccusationsNew York Times Vt. Catholic sex abuse policy still incompleteRutland Herald Newark Star Ledger -Arizona Daily Star -In-Forum (subscription) -Washington Times -all 293 related

Fuel rules aim to close SUV loophole - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Telecom group battles to seal satellite sale - Financial Times

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US Feb. Consumer Spending Probably Didn't Rise, Survey Shows - Bloomberg

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US Feb. Consumer Spending Probably Didn't Rise, Survey Shows Bloomberg -1 hour ago Consumer spending was unchanged in February, the first time in six months it didn't increase, as Americans took a breather after splurging in January, a government report today may show. Economy grows at 1.7 percent rateBusinessWeek Revised GDP Shows Rise in InflationSmartmoney.com New York Times -Khaleej Times -Xinhua -all 235 related

Nissan's top designer says GM lost touch with customers - Malaysia Star

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Nissan's top designer says GM lost touch with customers Malaysia Star -1 hour ago General Motors is running into trouble because the US automaker has forgotten over the years how to make cars that truly cater to consumers, Nissan's head designer said Friday. For Sale by Owner: GM Raising CashBusinessWeek Nakamura: GM Has Lost Touch With DriversWashington Post Reuters -USA Today -The Fabricator -Forbes -all 312 related

Clock is ticking on Delphi - Tonawanda News

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Emergency calls from September 11 released - Sydney Morning Herald

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Gold, Silver Futures Rise to Highest Since the Early 1980s - Bloomberg

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Gold, Silver Futures Rise to Highest Since the Early 1980s Bloomberg -1 hour ago Gold and silver futures rose to their highest since the early 1980s as investment funds bet precious metals will outperform US stocks and bonds. Commodities: Gold and silver surge on bets against US securitiesInternational Herald Tribune Metals reach new highsReuters Reuters.uk -Houston Chronicle -MarketWatch -USA Today -all 157 related

Extreme Innovations Signs Deal with Roaring Toyz, Inc.
TAMPA, Fla., March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Extreme Innovations, Inc. (Pink Sheets EXTI) is proud to announce it has singed a joint marketing agreement with Roaring Toyz, Inc. of Sarasota, FL.

Study on Political Risk Management by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Eurasia Group Reveals Multinational Companies Need a Rigorous Political Risk Management Framework
NEW YORK, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Even the most risk averse companies are chasing new opportunities abroad, following customers and resources and seeking out lower cost suppliers in new markets, yet 73 percent do not feel that they are effectively managing these new political landscapes, according to a new study of over 100 multinational firms jointly conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a global leader in enterprise risk management, and Eurasia Group, a leading political risk consulting firm. The two firms have formed an alliance to help international organizations integrate political risk management into their overall enterprise risk management process, enabling them to make better and more informed business decisions regarding their international strategy and operations.

Timeline Board Votes to Conserve Cash for Patent Enforcement
SEATTLE, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Timeline, Inc. (OTCBB:TMLN) announced today its Board of Directors voted to conserve the cash generated from the sale of its software operations to fund ongoing efforts to enforce its intellectual property rights. Consequently, Timeline will not pay a special dividend to shareholders at the end of for fiscal 2006, which ends March 31, 2006. The following open letter to shareholders provides further discussion of the factors surrounding this decision.

Sunnylife Global, Inc., a Publicly Traded Company in Southern California, to be First American Company Granted a Business License by the Chinese Government to Operate in the People's Republic of China
LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Sunnylife Global, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SNYL) announced today that it is the first American company to be granted a Business License to operate in China. The License Certificate No. 0556651 was issued to Sunnylife Global, Inc. with the official Government seal on February 22, 2006.

KMA Global Solutions International Completes Merger
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — KMA Global Solutions International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:KMAG), formerly Espo's Ltd., announced today the filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of its Form 10-SB to register its common stock pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This registration document provides a comprehensive description of the Company's recent change of control as well as a detailed explanation of its current business model, including audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2006.

Clifford Lewis, CEO of Strategy X, Inc., Talks With Traders Nation
PHOENIX, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Traders Nation is pleased to announce that it has completed an interview with Clifford Lewis, CEO of Strategy X, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SRGX), and the interview is available at http://www.tradersnation.com/srgx.shtml.

College Partnership, Inc. Teams Up With Magic Media Networks, Inc.
LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — College Partnership, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CGPA) announced today that it has entered into a contract with Magic Media Networks, Inc. (OTCBB:MGCN), http://www.magicmedia.com, to produce and market a 60-second television commercial to air at all its Destination Television networks locations. Destination Television intends to air the new commercial spots over 20,000 times a month.

Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Receives Prepayment on Sale of Marine Harvest Shareholding
LONDON, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (Nasdaq:SNSA) (Oslo Stock Exchange:SNI), reported today that the Company had received proceeds of EUR 293.8 million (approximately $352.5 million at the current exchange rate) from the sale of its 25% shareholding in Marine Harvest N.V., as announced on March 6, 2006. As previously announced, the Company expects to record a gain of $80 million on this transaction based upon the estimated value of its investment in Marine Harvest in the second quarter of 2006. The gain will be recorded when the final approval of transaction is received from the regulatory and competition authorities.

First Regional Bancorp Announces Issuance of $30,000,000 in Trust Preferred Securities
CENTURY CITY, Calif., March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — First Regional Bancorp (Nasdaq:FRGB) announced today that it raised $30 million of new capital pursuant to"trust preferred"transactions involving a newly formed, wholly owned, statutory business trust. The securities were issued in private placement transactions as part of a pooled securitization transaction involving several other financial institutions. Holders of the trust securities will be entitled to receive cumulative cash distributions at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.50%.

Component Change Made to Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index
NEW YORK, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced a component change in the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index.

Canadian Coalbed Methane Stocks: 7 Things to Know Before Investing
SARASOTA, Fla., March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Dr. David Marchioni, co-author of the CBM textbook, An Assessment of Coalbed Methane Exploration Projects in Canada, published by the Geological Survey of Canada, and president of privately held Petro-Logic Services in Calgary, provided StockInterview with the 7 Most Important Tips he would use to evaluate the risk/reward ratio in Canadian-based coalbed methane exploration companies."Coal seam thickness and gas content are the geological reasons which establish the property's potential,"Dr. Marchioni told StockInterview.com."Permeability and water issues are important when you reach the production stage,"said Dr. Marchioni.

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Stolt-Nielsen S.A. Receives Prepayment on Sale of Marine Harvest Shareholding
LONDON, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Stolt-Nielsen S.A. (Nasdaq:SNSA) (Oslo Stock Exchange:SNI), reported today that the Company had received proceeds of EUR 293.8 million (approximately $352.5 million at the current exchange rate) from the sale of its 25% shareholding in Marine Harvest N.V., as announced on March 6, 2006. As previously announced, the Company expects to record a gain of $80 million on this transaction based upon the estimated value of its investment in Marine Harvest in the second quarter of 2006. The gain will be recorded when the final approval of transaction is received from the regulatory and competition authorities.

Study on Political Risk Management by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Eurasia Group Reveals Multinational Companies Need a Rigorous Political Risk Management Framework
NEW YORK, March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Even the most risk averse companies are chasing new opportunities abroad, following customers and resources and seeking out lower cost suppliers in new markets, yet 73 percent do not feel that they are effectively managing these new political landscapes, according to a new study of over 100 multinational firms jointly conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a global leader in enterprise risk management, and Eurasia Group, a leading political risk consulting firm. The two firms have formed an alliance to help international organizations integrate political risk management into their overall enterprise risk management process, enabling them to make better and more informed business decisions regarding their international strategy and operations.

Component Changes Made to Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index and Dow Jones Oil&Gas Titans 30 Index
NEW YORK, March 29, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced component changes in the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index and the Dow Jones Oil&Gas Titans 30 Index.

Eternal Energy Corp. Raises $4.33 Million in Second Closing of Private Placement
LITTLETON, Colo., March 29, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — Eternal Energy Corp. (OTCBB:EERG) announced that it raised approximately $4,333,000 of financing in the second closing of a private placement from issuance of its common stock and warrants to purchase common stock to accredited investors. The second closing occurred on March 29, 2006, which together with the first closing that occurred on March 2, 2006, raised an aggregate of approximately $5,938,000. In connection with the second closing, Eternal Energy issued 8,666,000 units of common stock and common stock purchase warrants, with each unit consisting of one share of its common stock and warrant to purchase one share of its common stock, at a per unit purchase price of $0.50. The warrants have an exercise period of two years and an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The warrants will be exercisable in cash, representing potential additional proceeds of $8,666,000, assuming the warrants are fully exercised in cash. The warrants also provide for cashless exercise under certain circumstances.

E Mobile Expands its Management and Acquires Best Rate Travel USA, Inc.
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — E Mobile Information Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EMTK) announced today a change in management, and expansion in the broadband, Wi-Fi, mobile smartphone content market with an acquisition in the online travel market to take advantage of a growing ecommerce marketplace.

Oil Prices Pull Back After Surging - Washington Post

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