http://www.miamiherald.com/business/press_releases/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/business/press_releases/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com Press Releases 60 Mon, 12 May 2008 05:39:14 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/963/story/525811.html http://www.miamiherald.com/963/story/525811.html Thu, 08 May 2008 11:37 EDT Book a vacation package through southwestvacations.com in May, and you will notice Southwest Airlines Vacations has been busy spring updating. The web site has a fresh, new look and has undergone numerous enhancements to make it easier than ever for Customers to search for and book their vacation packages. http://www.miamiherald.com/963/story/524265.html http://www.miamiherald.com/963/story/524265.html Wed, 07 May 2008 09:07 EDT AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today the airline will partner with Teleflora, the world's leading floral wire service, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day and honor moms everywhere. The airline will be passing out pink carnations on May 7 and May 11 at the following airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Ga.; Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla.; Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, Md.; and General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis. http://www.miamiherald.com/963/story/522982.html http://www.miamiherald.com/963/story/522982.html Tue, 06 May 2008 11:50 EDT http://www.miamiherald.com/964/story/527667.html http://www.miamiherald.com/964/story/527667.html Fri, 09 May 2008 17:15 EDT Citizens First Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: CTZN), the holding company for Citizens First Savings Bank , today announced that it earned $1.6 million, or $.21 per basic share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, as compared to net income of $2.4 million, or $0.29 per basic share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The Company's book value per share at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was $20.49 and $20.70, respectively. http://www.miamiherald.com/964/story/527007.html http://www.miamiherald.com/964/story/527007.html Fri, 09 May 2008 08:37 EDT The South Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSFG) ("TSFG") completed its previously announced offering of 250,000 shares of mandatory convertible non-cumulative preferred stock with a purchase price and liquidation value of $1,000 per share. TSFG plans to use the net proceeds of approximately $239 million for general corporate purposes, including increasing its liquidity and overall capital position. On a pro forma basis reflecting the offering and as of March 31, 2008, TSFG's tangible equity to tangible asset ratio would be approximately 8.5%, and its tangible book value per share would be approximately $10.16. http://www.miamiherald.com/964/story/526178.html http://www.miamiherald.com/964/story/526178.html Thu, 08 May 2008 17:02 EDT A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to C++ (Marginal) from B- (Fair) and issuer credit rating to "b" from "bb-" of AequiCap Insurance Company (AIC) (Fort Lauderdale, FL). The outlook for both ratings is negative. http://www.miamiherald.com/965/story/527498.html http://www.miamiherald.com/965/story/527498.html Fri, 09 May 2008 15:30 EDT The Cancer Research Alliance, an organization comprised of 12 of the nation's best cancer centers including Moffitt Cancer Center, is asking all 303 million Americans to exercise their power over cancer by stepping up and donating $1 to cancer research efforts this Mother's Day through Father's Day. http://www.miamiherald.com/965/story/527242.html http://www.miamiherald.com/965/story/527242.html Fri, 09 May 2008 12:22 EDT "The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists applauds the FDA's efforts to protect the safety of children and adolescents who are using insulin pumps," said Dr. Richard Hellman, the Association's President. http://www.miamiherald.com/965/story/525719.html http://www.miamiherald.com/965/story/525719.html Thu, 08 May 2008 10:07 EDT Alpharma Inc. (NYSE: ALO), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced results from clinical trials that showed ALO-01 (EMBEDA(TM)) (morphine sulfate extended-release with sequestered naltrexone hydrochloride) capsules demonstrated clinically relevant features addressing abuse liability alongside a promising safety and efficacy profile. The Phase I and II studies, presented at the 27th Annual Scientific Session of the American Pain Society, examined the effects of ALO-01 when crushed -- a common method of abuse -- among recreational drug users and when taken whole, as intended, by chronic pain patients. http://www.miamiherald.com/967/story/529617.html http://www.miamiherald.com/967/story/529617.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:06 EDT Laura Marchetti of Valrico, Fla., has been selected as The Allstate Foundation's inaugural Parent Activist of the Year Award winner. Rising above a competitive pool of parent safe driving activists from across the country, Marchetti was nominated for her ongoing efforts to curb youth traffic-related deaths in Florida. http://www.miamiherald.com/967/story/529616.html http://www.miamiherald.com/967/story/529616.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:06 EDT Natalie Hayford, 16, of Andover, Minn., and Laura Marchetti of Valrico, Fla., have been selected to receive The Allstate Foundation's inaugural Teen Activist of the Year Award and Parent Activist of the Year Award, respectively, for their work to reduce the number one killer of teens -- car crashes. These honors are part of The Allstate Foundation's celebration of National Youth Traffic Safety Month in May. http://www.miamiherald.com/967/story/527434.html http://www.miamiherald.com/967/story/527434.html Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10 EDT Workers' compensation costs per claim in Florida appear to have decreased in 2004 in the wake of reforms enacted in 2003, but the decrease did not continue in 2005, according to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). This observed pattern--a one-time change--is consistent with what might be expected, given the nature of the 2003 reforms in Florida. http://www.miamiherald.com/968/story/527553.html http://www.miamiherald.com/968/story/527553.html Fri, 09 May 2008 16:10 EDT Many strong acting pain medications have bothersome side effects. These can include nausea and vomiting with short-term use, and constipation with longer, chronic use. Such symptoms can lead patients to discontinue treatment, adding additional complications to pain management for physicians. The novel investigational medication tapentadol, a centrally acting oral analgesic, provided pain relief for patients with fewer gastrointestinal side effects than those treated with an older, prescription pain reliever, researchers announced today. http://www.miamiherald.com/968/story/527550.html http://www.miamiherald.com/968/story/527550.html Fri, 09 May 2008 16:10 EDT Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVN) today announced that Jeffrey F. Eisenberg, Noven's Executive Vice President, is scheduled to present an update on Noven's business and prospects at the Robert W. Baird 2008 Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, IL on Tuesday, May 13 at 1:55 p.m. CT (2:55 p.m. ET). The presentation will be webcast live at www.noven.com, and a rebroadcast will be available thereafter at the same site. http://www.miamiherald.com/968/story/527542.html http://www.miamiherald.com/968/story/527542.html Fri, 09 May 2008 16:05 EDT Osteoarthritis is a painful and potentially debilitating condition that affects almost 50 million people in the United States. It is caused by deterioration of cartilage in bone joints. The novel investigational pain medication tapentadol, a centrally acting oral analgesic, provided significant relief for patients with joint-disease pain, compared to those treated with placebo, and with fewer gastrointestinal side effects than those treated with an older, prescription pain reliever, researchers announced today. http://www.miamiherald.com/969/story/527147.html http://www.miamiherald.com/969/story/527147.html Fri, 09 May 2008 11:12 EDT Imagine Schools, one of the largest and fastest growing charter school organizations in the nation, will break ground on its new 44 classroom, 43,220 square foot K-8 School in Flagler County on May 14 at 9:00 a.m. At a time when funding cuts in education are limiting public educational resources, the non-profit organization is building this new $8-10 million facility at no cost to the taxpayer. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place in the new Town Center development just west of I-95 on the north side of Palm Coast Highway at 775 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast, FL 32964. http://www.miamiherald.com/969/story/527125.html http://www.miamiherald.com/969/story/527125.html Fri, 09 May 2008 10:52 EDT Crossman & Company is the largest third-party retail leasing and management company in Central Florida, based upon total retail square footage, that currently oversees a real estate portfolio of approximately five million square feet valued in excess of $1 billion. Crossman & Company manages retail leasing for The Villages, the largest single-site mixed-use development in the United States, spanning over 26,000 acres in three adjoining counties in Central Florida. Family-owned and operated for more than 40 years, The Villages is currently home to more than 70,000 residents, with a projected build-out of more than 110,000 by the year 2012. Residents living in The Villages have an average income that is almost double the U.S. average and are dedicated to supporting business and community growth. For more information please visit www.thevillagescommercialproperty.com, or call 352-753-6654. http://www.miamiherald.com/969/story/526960.html http://www.miamiherald.com/969/story/526960.html Fri, 09 May 2008 07:12 EDT American Land Lease, Inc. (NYSE:ANL) today released first quarter results for 2008. http://www.miamiherald.com/970/story/527338.html http://www.miamiherald.com/970/story/527338.html Fri, 09 May 2008 14:10 EDT Onstream Media Corporation (Nasdaq: ONSM), an online service provider of live and on-demand internet video, today announced that its management will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 15, 2008, to discuss its fiscal 2008 second quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2008. The Company anticipates releasing financial results and filing its Form 10-QSB after the close of trading on May 15. http://www.miamiherald.com/970/story/527228.html http://www.miamiherald.com/970/story/527228.html Fri, 09 May 2008 12:17 EDT Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE: VGR) will conduct a conference call and webcast to discuss its first quarter 2008 results on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). http://www.miamiherald.com/970/story/527204.html http://www.miamiherald.com/970/story/527204.html Fri, 09 May 2008 12:07 EDT Travel Threats (www.travelthreats.com) announced today an initiative to provide direct support for relief efforts in Myanmar. For the next 45 days, 25 percent of revenue from the purchase of Travel Threats Country Reports will be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) relief operations supporting the millions of individuals in need within weather ravaged Myanmar. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/527204.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/527204.html Fri, 09 May 2008 12:07 EDT Travel Threats (www.travelthreats.com) announced today an initiative to provide direct support for relief efforts in Myanmar. For the next 45 days, 25 percent of revenue from the purchase of Travel Threats Country Reports will be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) relief operations supporting the millions of individuals in need within weather ravaged Myanmar. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/527156.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/527156.html Fri, 09 May 2008 11:22 EDT The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damage caused by the apartment fire in the city of Fort Lauderdale March 10, 2008. The deadline to file an application for physical damage is June 9, 2008. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/526173.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/526173.html Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52 EDT President and CEO of Tralliance Corporation, Edward A. Cespedes, will address EXPOTUR 2008 in San Jose, Costa Rica early next week. EXPOTUR is an annual event hosted by ACOPROT, the Costa Rican Association of Professionals in Tourism, and has been taking place since 1985. More than 260 selling firms from Central America and other numerous International wholesale businesspeople will attend.