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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.

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.

The 2nd International Festival of NanoArt

The 2nd International Festival for NanoArt organized by NanoArt21 ( http://www.nanoart21.org ) will be hosted in Stuttgart, Germany by NAHVISION Institute for International Culture Exchange, between November 1st and November 30th, 2008.

iPod Touch 2nd Generation Review

There’s one thing as right as summer rain: once a year, Apple revises its line of iPods. They gain new formats, colors and features that become the stuff of dreams of thousands of gadgets aficionados like us. Among the new faces presented by Apple in early September there is the new 2nd generation iPod Touch with its sleek design and touch-sensitive interface. Playing music is just one of its features – and one of the less important ones, actually – since it doubles as a PDA, being able to browse the web, check e-mails, play games and watch videos and photos. Let’s review all these capabilities and see what’s different from the first generation.

QSV Biologics, Ltd. and Critical Biologics Corp. Sign 2nd Contract for cGMP Manufacture of Plasma Gelsolin

QSV Biologics, Ltd. and Critical Biologics Corp. Sign 2nd Contract for cGMP Manufacture of Plasma Gelsolin

Research and Markets: The eBay Business Handbook, 2nd Edition Offers Everything You Need to Know to Succeed on eBay

DUBLIN, Ireland, BUSINESS WIRE -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b00bdc/the_ebay_business) has announced the addition of the "The eBay Business Handbook, 2nd

Fearless 'ChemBot' Tops VEXplorer Contest Winners' Robotic Creations1st place: ChemBot (Photo: Business Wire)2nd place: Walking Quadruped Dinosaur (Photo: Business Wire)

Fearless 'ChemBot' Tops VEXplorer Contest Winners' Robotic Creations1st place: ChemBot (Photo: Business Wire)2nd place: Walking Quadruped Dinosaur (Photo: Business Wire)

Fearless 'ChemBot' Tops VEXplorer Contest Winners' Robotic Creations1st place: ChemBot (Photo: Business Wire)2nd place: Walking Quadruped Dinosaur (Photo: Business Wire)

Fearless 'ChemBot' Tops VEXplorer Contest Winners' Robotic Creations1st place: ChemBot (Photo: Business Wire)2nd place: Walking Quadruped Dinosaur (Photo: Business Wire)

Fearless 'ChemBot' Tops VEXplorer Contest Winners' Robotic Creations1st place: ChemBot (Photo: Business Wire)2nd place: Walking Quadruped Dinosaur (Photo: Business Wire)

Fearless 'ChemBot' Tops VEXplorer Contest Winners' Robotic Creations1st place: ChemBot (Photo: Business Wire)2nd place: Walking Quadruped Dinosaur (Photo: Business Wire)

Our review of the newest object of desire from Apple, the new 2nd generation iPod Touch.

There’s one thing as right as summer rain: once a year, Apple revises its line of iPods. They gain new formats, colors and features that become the stuff of dreams of thousands of gadgets aficionados like us. Among the new faces presented by Apple in early September there is the new 2nd generation iPod Touch with its sleek design and touch-sensitive interface. Playing music is just one of its features – and one of the less important ones, actually – since it doubles as a PDA, being able to browse the web, check e-mails, play games and watch videos and photos. Let’s review all these capabilities and see what’s different from the first generation.

Migrant Workers' Olympic Tour Realized thanks to Painting

Su Jian (R 3rd) poses with the four migrant workers (Left 2nd, 3rd and Right 1st and 2nd) in front of the National Stadium, or the "Bird's Nest" with tickets for the next day's competition, on Sunday, August 17, 2008. [Photo: Beijing Times]

2nd Circuit Reinstates NYC's RICO Allegation of Tax Loss From Online Cigarette Sales

A split federal appeals panel has reinstated part of New York City's case claiming online cigarette sellers are guilty of racketeering by skirting a law requiring the reporting of cigarette sales to collect taxes.

2nd ODI: India beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets

DAMBULLA: A nervous India survived a scare before scraping through to a three-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in a low-scoring thriller to level the five-match One-day series 1-1 on Wednesday. ( Watch )

2nd UPDATE: MLP 2Q Net Profit -36% On Market Troubles, New Law

FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- Germany financial services adviser MLP AG (MLP.XE) Wednesday posted a 36% decline in second-quarter net profit, on a new German insurance-contract law and difficult market conditions.

2nd Test: Dilshan departs, Sri Lanka 5 down

Broadband Service Provider Trident SR Sdn. Bhd.

2nd UPDATE Broadcom Says Qualcomm Misused Patents (DJ)

(Adds comment from Qualcomm, analyst and lawyer starting in the 11th paragraph. Also updates stock quote.)

Priceline 2nd-qtr profit jumps 56 percent, driven by international bookings and business

NEW YORK (AP) - Online travel company Priceline.com Inc. says second-quarter earnings jumped 56 percent, driven by international bookings and business.

Priceline 2nd - qtr profit jumps 56 percent, driven by international bookings and business

Exporting Financing Human Resources Managing Personal Development Sales & Marketing Startup Guide Technology

Giant Interactive 2nd - qtr profit climbs with online game revenue growth

Exporting Financing Human Resources Managing Personal Development Sales & Marketing Startup Guide Technology

Canadians finish 2nd, 3rd behind Aussie in ballet contest

Nicole Ciapponi, 14, of Surrey, B.C., shared the silver in the female competition with Chelsea Andrejic from Australia.Nicole Ciapponi, 14, of Surrey, B.C., shared the silver in the female competition with Chelsea Andrejic from Australia.

Canadians finish 2nd, 3rd behind Aussie in ballet contest

Nicole Ciapponi, 14, of Surrey, B.C., shared the silver in the female competition with Chelsea Andrejic from Australia.Nicole Ciapponi, 14, of Surrey, B.C., shared the silver in the female competition with Chelsea Andrejic from Australia.

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