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Report: 2nd oldest US wildlife refuge in jeopardy

(AP) -- The nation's second oldest national wildlife refuge, a chain of barrier islands southeast of New Orleans, is in danger of being lost unless the islands are restored, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday.

Report: 2nd oldest US wildlife refuge in jeopardy

NEW ORLEANS - The nation's second oldest national wildlife refuge, a chain of barrier islands southeast of

US titanium-dioxide market to top $2 billion in '09 on nanotech

US exports of titanium dioxide -- the naturally occurring oxide of titanium -- will grow by 21% to $1.5 billion this year, and could top $2 billion next year, as the commodity rebounds on strong sales of nanotechnology-based products, according to market reseach firm SBI. These nano-based products containing the material include self-cleaning windows and fabrics and pollution-busting paints, according to SBI's new report entitled The US Market for Titanium Dioxide. The new technology coupled with a wide range of uses will drive the US market for titanium dioxide, with the market jumping to $2.2 billion in 2009 and $2.3 billion by 2012. What's more, the market for the material's current uses -- including paints, printing inks, plastic and paper products, food, cosmetics, ceramics and rubber -- "are keeping export levels robust," the report

New web site planned to trade US biofuels in eBay fashion

A company that specializes in online casinos announced this week it was taking a gamble on the US biofuels industry by launching a new web site devoted to the buying and selling of ethanol and biodiesel. USBiofuelsExchange.com (US-BX) opened Tuesday to "pre-register" producers, resellers and buyers, according to a statement from Diamond I, a development-stage company seeking to change its name to US BioFuels Exchange Inc. The official launch will probably take place later this summer after beta-testing, said James Kaufman, managing director of US-BX, in an interview. The site will seek to level the playing field for biofuels producers in the US, he said, noting "long-standing arrangements" between big producers and buyers have posed "constraints" for smaller players without the clout to lock in those sorts of deals.

Priceline.com Reports Financial Results for 2nd Quarter 2008

Gross travel bookings increase 71% year over year; International gross travel bookings grow 80%, Domestic gross travel bookings grow 59% NORWALK, Conn.--(Business Wire)-- Priceline.com Incorporated(R) (Nasdaq: PCLN) today reported its financial results for the 2nd quarter 2008. Gross travel bookings for the 2nd quarter, which refers to the total dollar value, inclusive of all taxes and fees, of all travel services purchased by consumers, rose 70.9% year-over-year to $2.1 billion. Priceline.com had GAAP revenues in the 2nd quarter of $514.0 million, a 44.4% increase over a year ago. The Company's international operations contributed revenues in the 2nd quarter of $164.5 million, an 82.0% increase versus a year ago. GAAP gross profit for the 2nd quarter was $253.

Featured Wildlife

A live bald eagle will be the featured presentation at 11 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, off Route 26. Park visitors are encouraged to stop by, ask questions and participate in some activities. The Maine Wildlife Park has more than 25 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Nov. 11; visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m. For more information, call 657-5612.

We're The US Government, So We Can Ignore Pesky Things Like The DMCA

While the federal government of the US has dumped on us dreadful laws like the DMCA, when it comes time for it to follow those laws itself, it takes a pass. Why be inconvenienced like the rest of us? We've talked about how the US government likes to ignore patent law using either "state secrets" or "sovereign immunity" claims, and now it appears they're using that for copyright law as well. CAFC (Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit) has allowed the Air Force to dismiss a DMCA lawsuit lodged against them by claiming "sovereign immunity."

Panacea gets US Patent nod for `Thank God`

Panacea Biotec has been granted a patent from US Patent & Trademark Office for their product Thank God (Euphorbia Prostrata) for effective management of hemorrhoids and piles. With this, the company is looking forward to launch this product in high potential market of US and EU. As per current industry trends, the total potential of anti-hernorrhoids and piles market in US and EU is between US$500-600mn.

Personal Group Holdings Plc - Financial Services - Insurance - SWOT Report

Personal Group Holdings Plc SWOT Report is a comprehensive report of the company including both quantitative and qualitative research. The report examines the company’s business structure and operations, history and products. The report provides strategic insight on the company in the form of a SWOT analysis. This studies the major internal factors which will affect the company’s performance e.g. size, strength, cost, revenues and strategy as well as external factors e.g. competitive positioning and industry trends. There is a forward-looking discussion of the opportunities the company can exploit and the threats facing it.

Matsushita Electric Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended March 31, 2008

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MC), best known for its Panasonic brand, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2008. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed from Matsushita's Website: http://ir-site.panasonic.com/. From the middle of September 2008 ahead, Matsushita's shareholders (including holders of Matsushita's American Depositary Shares) may also receive hard copies of Annual Report 2008 for the year ended March 31, 2008, which contains Matsushita's most recent audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge upon request. For a copy of the report, request should be directed to: https://sec.panasonic.co.jp/ir-site/order/index.

Matsushita Electric Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended March 31, 2008

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), best known for its Panasonic brand, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2008. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed from Matsushita's Website: http://ir-site.panasonic.com/. From the middle of September 2008 ahead, Matsushita's shareholders (including holders of Matsushita's American Depositary Shares) may also receive hard copies of Annual Report 2008 for the year ended March 31, 2008, which contains Matsushita's most recent audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge upon request. For a copy of the report, request should be directed to: https://sec.panasonic.co.jp/ir-site/order/index.

Matsushita Electric Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended March 31, 2008

OSAKA, Japan (Business Wire) -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), best known for its Panasonic brand, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2008. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed from Matsushita's Website: http://ir-site.panasonic.com/. From the middle of September 2008 ahead, Matsushita's shareholders (including holders of Matsushita's American Depositary Shares) may also receive hard copies of Annual Report 2008 for the year ended March 31, 2008, which contains Matsushita's most recent audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge upon request. For a copy of the report, request should be directed to: https://sec.

Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Kansas Receives the Gift of Trees From a Nonprofit Coalition

Jun. 23--A federal wildlife refuge named for what French trappers called Marais des Cygnes -- or Marsh of the Swans -- recently received an $800,000 tree-planting boost from a nonprofit coalition.

Report Buyer: Sponsored Blogging is an Emerging Opportunity for Online Marketeers, Says New Report

LONDON, BUSINESS WIRE -- Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has now added a report investigating the emerging sponsored-blogging market.

Report argues case for EU-US data sharing

Europe should consider sharing vast amounts of information on its citizens with the US, according to a high-level confidential report by six countries' ministers.

US search engine performance report for Q2 2008 released by Efficient Frontier

Efficient Frontier, a provider of Search Engine Marketing technology and services to advertisers and agencies, released on Friday (18 July) the US Search Engine Performance Report: Q2 2008.

'Stop Risking the Lives of Wildlife' ; Nature Lovers Have Hit Out at the Environment Agency for Chopping Down Wildlife Habitat During the Breeding Season Along the Humber.

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Apple iPhone Commands 2nd Place in US Smartphone Market

RENO, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 08/12/08 -- Synergy Research Group (SRG) announces the availability of the Synergy Q2 2008 Mobile Handset Market Share report. Even in the face of a challenging economic environment, the US Smartphone market posted strong double-digit growth. This is good news for operators having a greater opportunity to increase revenues per subscriber in a market that is a leader in consumer voice usage.

Western Governors Weigh Balancing Energy, Wildlife ; Members of the Western Governors' Association Discussed a Regional Collaboration for the Protection of Natural Wildlife Corridors

Western Governors Weigh Balancing Energy, Wildlife ; Members of the Western Governors' Association Discussed a Regional Collaboration for the Protection of Natural Wildlife Corridors

18,000 acres added to wildlife refuge

WASHINGTON, June 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. government will spend $4 million to expand the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota, officials said Thursday.

Art Masterpiece Thief Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Monet & Other Artworks From Monet, Sisley, Brueghel - US Attorney Report

Art Masterpiece Thief Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Monet & Other Artworks From Monet, Sisley, Brueghel - US Attorney Report

Priceline.com Bookings Up 70 Percent

Priceline.com reported that its gross travel bookings for the 2nd quarter, which refers to the total dollar value, inclusive of all taxes and fees, of all travel services purchased by consumers, rose 70.9 percent year-over-year to $2.1 billion. Priceline.com had GAAP revenues in the 2nd quarter of $514.0 million, a 44.4 percent increase over a year ago. The company's international operations contributed revenues in the 2nd quarter of $164.5 million, an 82.0 percent increase versus a year ago. GAAP gross profit for the 2nd quarter was $253.7 million, a 61.4 percent increase from the prior year. Priceline.com had GAAP net income for the 2nd quarter of $54.1 million or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $34.6 million or $0.

US To Get EU Private Citizen Data

An anonymous reader writes "In a case of 'all your data are belong to us,' the US government is close to coming to an agreement with the EU that allows it to get private citizen data on EU citizens to 'look for suspicious activity.' So, now we know what step three is: set up a security agency in the US to resell otherwise unavailable data."

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