Archive for May, 2008

Press Schedule of President Bush for Sunday, June 1, 2008

Press Schedule of President Bush for Sunday, June 1, 2008

Intown Travel Pool Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP TV Corr & Crew: CBS Print: Copley News Radio: NPR Magazine Photo: Time Independent Pool: AP
5:50 pm INTOWN TRAVEL POOL gathers in the Brady Press Briefing Room EDT
6:50 pm THE PRESIDENT and Mrs….

Interfaith Alliance on Senator Obama Church Resignation: Decision for Political Reasons Dishonors Religion and Disrespects Constitution

Interfaith Alliance on Senator Obama Church Resignation: Decision for Political Reasons Dishonors Religion and Disrespects Constitution

WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Rev. Dr. C….

Melrose Jewelers Launches its Rolex Presidential Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/presidents.htm and its Rolex Datejust Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/datejust.htm

Melrose Jewelers Launches its Rolex Presidential Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/presidents.htm and its Rolex Datejust Watch Store at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/datejust.htm

LOS ANGELES, May 31 /PRNewswire/ - Melrose Jewelers, an onlinegenuine Rolex dealer of Preowned Rolex wrist watches, today announced thelaunch of its specialty Rolex Presidential and Rolex Datejust stores athttp://www.melrosejewelers.com/presidents.htm andhttp://www.melrosejewelers.com/datejust.htm….

Bayer HealthCare Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Kogenate(R) Product Line and 8 Billion IU Milestone at 2008 WFH World Congress

Bayer HealthCare Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Kogenate(R) Product Line and 8 Billion IU Milestone at 2008 WFH World Congress

ISTANBUL, Turkey, May 31 /PRNewswire/ — Bayer HealthCare today announcedthe 20th anniversary of the company’s Kogenate(R) line of products and morethan two decades of hemophilia A research, collaboration and communitybuilding at the 2008 World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) World Congress inIstanbul, Turkey….

Remarks by President Bush at Furman University Commencement

Remarks by President Bush at Furman University Commencement

WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is atranscript of remarks by President Bush at Furman University commencement:
Paladin Stadium Furman University Greenville, South Carolina
8:09 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. Mr. President. PresidentShi, thank you for that kind introduction….

Budget Delivers Essential Funding to Services for Older Illinoisans

Budget Delivers Essential Funding to Services for Older Illinoisans

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Thousands of olderIllinoisans received good news today from the Illinois legislature. Bothhouses of the General Assembly passed a seniors services budget bill that willallow them to live independently in the communities of their own choice andavoid costly and premature institutional care….

Virginia’s Berlo Wins $1 Million Wal-Mart BFL All-American Presented by Chevy

Virginia’s Berlo Wins $1 Million Wal-Mart BFL All-American Presented by Chevy

HOT SPRINGS, Ark., May 31 /PRNewswire/ — Shayne Berlo, 38, of Vienna,Va., came from behind to win the Wal-Mart BFL All-American presented by Chevyon Lake Hamilton Saturday with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 20-12. Hejumped from second place to earn a $100,000 victory on the final day ofcompetition thanks to a five-bass catch weighing 4-11….

DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee Reaches Agreement on Seating Florida and Michigan Delegations

DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee Reaches Agreement on Seating Florida and Michigan Delegations

WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, Democratic NationalCommittee Chairman Howard Dean and Rules and Bylaws Committee Co-Chairs AlexisHerman and Jim Roosevelt issued the following joint statement:
“Today, after careful consideration and debate, the Democratic NationalCommittee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee reached an agreement on the twochallenges before the Committee on seating delegations from Florida andMichigan….

NASA’s Shuttle Discovery Launches With Japanese Laboratory

NASA’s Shuttle Discovery Launches With Japanese Laboratory

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Space shuttleDiscovery and its seven-member crew lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy SpaceCenter at 5:02 p.m. EDT Saturday to deliver and install a Japanese laboratoryon the International Space Station….

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER Tour Van Stolen

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER Tour Van Stolen

LAS VEGAS, May 31 /PRNewswire/ — Australia’s hottest export, THUNDER FROMDOWN UNDER’s tour van was stolen last night from the Ram’s Head Casino loadingdock in Annapolis, MD. THUNDER’s van contained thousands of dollars ofequipment, costumes and merchandise. A $5,000 reward is being offered for thereturn of the van and contents….

Multiple Clinical Trials of VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Demonstrate High Complete Remission Rates in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Clinical Trials of VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Demonstrate High Complete Remission Rates in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

CHICAGO, May 31 /PRNewswire/ — Millennium Pharmaceuticals, The TakedaOncology Company, today announced the presentation of results from threeclinical trials of VELCADE based therapies that showed consistently highcomplete remission(1) (CR) rates in patients with newly diagnosed multiplemyeloma (MM). CR is one of the best predictors of long-term survival….

UMass Lowell Graduates Nearly 2,000

UMass Lowell Graduates Nearly 2,000

LOWELL, Mass., May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Chancellor Marty Meehanpresided over Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 31 at the University ofMassachusetts Lowell when nearly 2,000 graduates received bachelor’s, master’sand doctoral degrees.
“Today, the University is saying to the public that you are prepared totake responsibility for the essential work that must be done….

Quipp Announces Definitive Acquisition Price in Merger Agreement with Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Quipp Announces Definitive Acquisition Price in Merger Agreement with Illinois Tool Works Inc.

MIAMI, May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Quipp, Inc. (Nasdaq: QUIP)announced today that, based on an anticipated June 2, 2008 closing date forits acquisition by Illinois Tool Works Inc. and the amount of its “ClosingCash,” as defined in the merger agreement with Illinois Tool Works Inc….

Genomic Health Announces Results of Initial Studies to Develop Predictive Tests for Targeted Therapies

Genomic Health Announces Results of Initial Studies to Develop Predictive Tests for Targeted Therapies

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Genomic Health,Inc….

Black Music Month, 2008

Black Music Month, 2008

WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — America’s diverse musicalheritage exemplifies the creativity and optimism of our Nation. During BlackMusic Month, we celebrate the extraordinary talents and creativity ofAfrican-American singers, musicians, and composers whose achievements haveenriched our culture and enhanced our lives….