KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) announced it has been awarded a contract by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to provide contract administration, design and construction verification services for the upgrade of one of Queensland's busiest intersections, at Mains and Kessels roads in Brisbane, Australia. This award follows the recent completion of the Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor project, another large road and rail infrastructure project for TMR, in which KBR also played a major role, including design and project verification.

KBR, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an engineering, construction, and services company worldwide. Its Hydrocarbons segment designs and constructs liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquids facilities for the development and transportation of resources; delivers onshore and offshore oil and natural gas production facilities, including platforms, floating production and subsea facilities.

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Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE:TYC) announced that the company has completed the acquisition of Chemguard, Inc., a leading provider of fire suppression products and specialty chemicals for approximately $130 million. Founded in 1984 and based in Mansfield, TX, Chemguard's fire suppression portfolio includes an extensive line of foam concentrates, firefighting hardware and engineered foam systems for a broad range of industrial applications. The company's specialty chemicals portfolio includes fluorosurfactant and hydrocarbon products for firefighting and other industrial applications.

Tyco International Ltd. is a diversified, global company that provides vital products and services to customers around the world. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products.

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NYSE Euronext, Inc. (NYSE:NYX) announced the completion of its acquisition of Metabit, a leading Tokyo-based provider of high performance market access products with a trading community of more than 140 trading firms throughout Japan and Asia. As announced previously on Aug. 1, 2011, Metabit will operate as a product line within the NYSE Technologies portfolio further enhancing service to the Asia-Pacific region. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

NYSE Euronext, through its subsidiaries, operates securities exchanges. It operates various stock exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NYSE Arca, Inc., and NYSE Amex LLC in the United States; and five European-based exchanges that comprise Euronext N.V. the Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Lisbon stock exchanges, as well as the NYSE Liffe derivatives markets in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Lisbon.

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Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc., together with its digital network, currently provides electronic media services specializing in online publishing, which brings together targeted audiences and advertisers. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. offers internet media-driven advertising services, which covers and connects a range of marketing specialties, as well as search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) specifies the transmission and reception of audio over the Internet. A connection between caller and call recipient is established using the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). SIP has many functions, including negotiating the codecs used during the call, transferring calls, and terminating calls.


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International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF) a world leader in power management technology, announced the introduction of a family of reliable, efficient 1200 V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) for induction heating, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) solar and welding applications. The new family of ultra-fast 1200 V IGBTs utilizes thin wafer Field-Stop Trench technology that significantly reduces switching and conduction losses to deliver higher power density and greater efficiency at higher frequencies. These devices are further optimized for applications that do not require short-circuit capability such as UPS, solar inverters, and welding, and complement IR's products with 10 microsecond short circuit capability for motor drive applications.

International Rectifier is a world leader in power management technology. IR's analog- and mixed-signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, integrated power systems, and components enable high-performance computing and reduce energy waste from motors, the world's single largest consumer of electricity.

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Danaher Corporation (NYSEHR) will host a live video webcast of its Investor and Analyst Meeting on the topic of Danaher in the Emerging Markets on September 9, 2011 beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. ET and concluding at 1:00 p.m. The link to the webcast can be found on Danaher`s website, www.danaher.com, under the heading Investors. A replay of the video webcast will be available following the presentation.

Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia/Australia.

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Cleantech Transit, Inc. (CLNO)

Cleantech Transit Inc. was founded to capitalize on technology advances and manufacturing opportunities in the growing clean energy public transportation sector. Cleantech Transit Inc has expanded its focus to invest directly in specific green projects that could maximize shareholder value. Recognizing the many economic and operational advances of converting wood waste into renewable sources of energy, Cleantech Transit Inc. has selected to invest in Phoenix Energy (www.phoenixenergy.net).

Biomass gets its energy from the sun. Plants store the sun's energy in their leaves and roots. Then animals eat plants and other animals to move and grow. The energy of the sun is 'captured' through the process of photosynthesis in growing plants. Biomass can be used to make electricity; many towns burn their garbage in waste-to-energy plants. Instead of putting the garbage in landfills, they burn it to make electricity.

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First Bancorp (Nasdaq:FBNC) the parent company of First Bank, announced that it has received an investment of $63.5 million in the Company's preferred stock from the United States Department of the Treasury under the Small Business Lending Fund ("SBLF"). The SBLF is a voluntary program intended to encourage small business lending by providing capital to qualified community banks at favorable rates. The initial dividend rate on the preferred stock is 5%. Depending on the Company's success in meeting certain loan growth targets, the dividend rate could go as low as 1% for a period of time. Based on current loan levels, the Company will continue to pay the 5% rate.

First Bancorp operates as the holding company for First Bank that provides a range of banking services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses.

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Actuate Corporation (Nasdaq:BIRT) The people behind BIRT® and the leader in open source Business Intelligence (BI), announced that the company has launched a global contest for BIRT developers. The contest will award prizes to developers who build the most impressive BIRT plug-ins that leverage BIRT's numerous extension points. Extensibility is a key principle of the BIRT project and the contest gives developers the chance to demonstrate and be rewarded for showcasing the data source, business logic, visualization and content rendering extensibility of BIRT.

Actuate Corporation provides software solutions and consulting services to corporate and government customers. The company offers ActuateOne, which enables corporations and packaged application software vendors to develop and deploy BIRT-based custom business intelligence and information applications that deliver interactive content to support cloud, on premises, or mobile deployments.

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Actuate Corporation (Nasdaq:BIRT) The people behind BIRT® and the leader in open source Business Intelligence (BI), announced that the company has launched a global contest for BIRT developers. The contest will award prizes to developers who build the most impressive BIRT plug-ins that leverage BIRT's numerous extension points. Extensibility is a key principle of the BIRT project and the contest gives developers the chance to demonstrate and be rewarded for showcasing the data source, business logic, visualization and content rendering extensibility of BIRT.

Actuate Corporation provides software solutions and consulting services to corporate and government customers. The company offers ActuateOne, which enables corporations and packaged application software vendors to develop and deploy BIRT-based custom business intelligence and information applications that deliver interactive content to support cloud, on premises, or mobile deployments.

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Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq:NTRS) announced that Rohan Singh will become managing director for Northern Trust in Australia and New Zealand. Singh replaces Paul Cutts who will assume the role of country head for the Channel Islands, based in Guernsey. The transition for both roles will take effect on 1 November 2011.

Northern Trust Corporation is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions and fiduciary services for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has offices in 18 U.S. states and 16 international locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq:NTRS) announced that Rohan Singh will become managing director for Northern Trust in Australia and New Zealand. Singh replaces Paul Cutts who will assume the role of country head for the Channel Islands, based in Guernsey. The transition for both roles will take effect on 1 November 2011.

Northern Trust Corporation is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions and fiduciary services for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has offices in 18 U.S. states and 16 international locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISIS), the leader in antisense therapeutics, announced that management will present a company overview at Stifel Nicolaus' Healthcare Conference 2011 on Thursday, September 08, 2011 at 2:05 p.m. ET at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the "Investors & Media" section of the Company's Web site, www.isispharm.com. A replay of the presentation will be available on the Isis Web site within 48 hours and will be archived for a limited time.

Isis is exploiting its leadership position in antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs for its product pipeline and for its partners. Isis' broad pipeline consists of 24 drugs to treat a wide variety of diseases with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic and severe and rare/neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.

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Cleantech Transit Inc. (CLNO)

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NetApp, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTAP) announced that Tom Georgens, president and CEO, will present at the Citi Technology Conference in New York, NY on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 9:35 am Eastern Time, followed by a breakout session at 10:05 am Eastern time. A live audio Webcast of the presentations will be available at investors.netapp.com. The audio Webcast archive of the event will be available until noon Pacific Time on September 15, 2011.

NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that deliver outstanding cost efficiency and accelerate business breakthroughs. Discover our passion for helping companies around the world go further, faster at www.netapp.com.

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PSS World Medical Inc. (Nasdaq:PSSI) announced that it will make Company presentations at two investor conferences this month. The dates for the presentations are as follows: Robert W. Baird & Company Healthcare Conference -- New York, NY on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference New York, NY on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). To access these presentations, listeners should go to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.pssworldmedical.com, approximately 15 minutes prior to the event to register and download any necessary software.

PSS World Medical, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes medical products and equipment, pharmaceutical products, healthcare information technology, and billing services to alternate-site healthcare providers in the United States. It operates in two segments, Physician Business and Elder Care Business.

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc., together with its digital network, currently provides electronic media services specializing in online publishing, which brings together targeted audiences and advertisers. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. offers internet media-driven advertising services, which covers and connects a range of marketing specialties, as well as search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness.

Online advertising can help you reach your target audience of consumers. Through email marketing, you can reach thousands of people at once. You simply sign up with a service that sells you the email addresses of thousands of interested, potential customers. You or the service can send them an email about your product or service with a link to your website. Your website will also help you to reach your target audience.

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VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq:VDSI) announced that it has invited the Dutch government to jointly solve the DigiNotar incident. As part of its proposal, VASCO invites the Dutch Government to send staff to work together to jointly assess and remedy the problem. It is our firm belief that cooperating with VASCO is the right decision for the Dutch Government. We are convinced that together we will solve this issue," said Ken Hunt, VASCO's Chairman & CEO.

VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as a global software company for Internet security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including approximately 1,700 international financial institutions.

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XPO Logistics, Inc. is a premium third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering expedient, single-source solutions for time-critical and service-sensitive shipments through its non-asset based transportation network. XPO serves customers in the U.S, Canada and Mexico with domestic and international freight destinations.

XPO's suite of premium logistics services is offered through three brands: expedited surface transportation through Express-1, Inc., domestic and international freight forwarding services through Concert Group Logistics, Inc., and premium truckload brokerage services through Bounce Logistics, Inc. XPO's compatible divisions share the same values in providing first-class service through a results-driven workforce. XPO customers have access to a comprehensive suite of premium logistics services, while leveraging integrated networks, systems, skill sets and industry expertise. All three divisions are SmartWay Transport partners, demonstrating company-wide commitment to environmentally friendly operations.

Established in 2008, Bounce Logistics is a full-service logistics provider offering premium truckload brokerage throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company utilizes more than 500 safe and legal carriers at optimal prices, and audits them daily to ensure active authority. Bounce strives to build lasting relationships with customers, drivers and carriers in delivering a single, convenient source for premium transportation needs. Services include sourcing traditional truckloads and expedited loads on numerous types of vehicles, from refrigerated and drop deck trucks to cargo vans and tractor trailers, and a 24-hour dispatch service.




Bradley Jacobs becomes Chairman and CEO of former Express-1 Expedited Solutions

XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE Amex: XPO) (“Company”) completed the previously announced equity investment led by Jacobs Private Equity, LLC. Under the terms of the transaction, Jacobs Private Equity and minority co-investors will invest an aggregate of up to $150 million in cash in the Company, including an investment by Jacobs Private Equity of up to $135 million, in each case including amounts payable upon exercise of warrants.

Upon closing, Bradley Jacobs, managing director of Jacobs Private Equity, became the chairman of the Company’s new board of directors, which is comprised of G. Chris Andersen, Michael Jesselson, Adrian Kingshott, James Martell, Jason Papastavrou and Oren Shaffer. Jacobs will also serve as chief executive officer.

The transaction received stockholder approval by vote on September 1, 2011. Additionally, stockholders approved the Company’s new name of XPO Logistics, Inc. (formerly Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.), effective immediately. The stock will continue to trade under the symbol XPO.

Founded in 1989, XPO Logistics, Inc. is a non-asset-based, third-party logistics services provider that uses a network of relationships with ground, sea and air carriers to find the best transportation solutions for its customers. The Company offers its services through three distinct business units: Express-1, Inc. (expedited transportation solutions), the fifth largest U.S. expedited freight service provider, according to The Journal of Commerce; Concert Group Logistics, Inc. (domestic and international freight forwarding); and Bounce Logistics, Inc. (premium truckload brokerage). The Company serves more than 4,000 retail, commercial, manufacturing and industrial customers through six U.S. operations centers and 23 agent locations. In 2010, the Company completed more than 144,000 transactions for customers and generated revenues of approximately $158 million. www.xpocorporate.com

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE)

There are many options that you can use with Internet Marketing. This includes social media marketing, blogging, audio, video clips, email and online press releases. By using a creative combination of different techniques and the right level of SEO, the organization can reach maximum target customers. To use different options in traditional marketing, one needs to select several media outlets to cover the bases. Internet marketing does not cause such inconvenience.

Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint venture to deploy VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology delivering voice, video and data services to residential and commercial customers. The joint venture company is Crown Tele Services Inc. which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Equity Holdings Inc. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. will own fifty percent (50%) interest in the joint venture.

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Genpact Ltd. (NYSE:G) a global leader in business process and technology management, announced that it will be presenting at the upcoming 2011 Citi Technology Conference. Patrick Cogny, Genpact's senior vice president, Manufacturing and Services, will present at the event on Wednesday, September 7, in New York, NY.

Genpact is a global leader in business process and technology management, offering a broad portfolio of enterprise and industry-specific services. The company manages over 4,500 processes for more than 600 clients worldwide.

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NCI Building Systems Inc. (NYSE:NCS) announced it will present at CL King's 9th Annual Best Ideas Conference which takes place September 13-14, 2011 in New York City at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel. Norman C. Chambers, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will deliver the Company's presentation on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

NCI Building Systems, Inc. manufactures and markets metal products primarily for the nonresidential construction industry in North America. The company's Metal Coil Coating segment engages in cleaning, treating, and painting various flat rolled metal coil materials, as well as in slitting and/or embossing the coils, before the steel is fabricated for use by various construction and industrial users.

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STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE:STM) a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in ICs for digital set-top boxes and TVs, announced today details of its breakthrough interactive latest-generation broadband home-entertainment platform, that revolutionizes connected homes by providing users with unequalled performance at extremely low power, capable of a more personalized and socially interactive viewing experience with amazing 3D graphics and easy-to-use smart navigation.

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength.

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Cleantech Transit Inc. (CLNO)

Cleantech Transit Inc. was founded to capitalize on technology advances and manufacturing opportunities in the growing clean energy public transportation sector. Cleantech Transit Inc has expanded its focus to invest directly in specific green projects that could maximize shareholder value. Recognizing the many economic and operational advances of converting wood waste into renewable sources of energy, Cleantech Transit Inc. has selected to invest in Phoenix Energy (www.phoenixenergy.net).

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SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (NYSE:BOX) announced that the Company's Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Bishop, is scheduled to present at the Fourth Annual Dahlman Rose & Co. Global Transportation Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.seacubecontainers.com.

SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. operates as a container leasing company worldwide. It principally engages in the acquisition, leasing, re-leasing, and subsequent sale of refrigerated and dry containers, and generator sets.

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SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. (NYSE:BOX) announced that the Company's Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer, Steve Bishop, is scheduled to present at the Fourth Annual Dahlman Rose & Co. Global Transportation Conference on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.seacubecontainers.com.

SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. operates as a container leasing company worldwide. It principally engages in the acquisition, leasing, re-leasing, and subsequent sale of refrigerated and dry containers, and generator sets.

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Symmetry Medical Inc. (NYSE:SMA) announced that Thomas J. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Fred L. Hite, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at two upcoming investor conferences. The first presentation will be at the Stifel Nicolaus 2011 Healthcare Conference in Boston, MA. Event: Stifel Nicolaus 2011 Healthcare Conference, Date: Thursday, September 8, 2011. Time: 9:45 a.m. ET.

Symmetry Medical Inc. designs, develops, and produces implants and related surgical instruments and cases to orthopedic device manufacturers worldwide.

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE)

Crown Equity Holdings Inc., together with its digital network, currently provides electronic media services specializing in online publishing, which brings together targeted audiences and advertisers. Crown Equity Holdings Inc. offers internet media-driven advertising services, which covers and connects a range of marketing specialties, as well as search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness.

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) is changing the way that we look at phone service. The advantages of VOIP are rapidly being recognized by the average consumer and the relatively new technology is quickly becoming the norm in many homes across the world.
It allows a caller to make long distance calls without having to pay much, or anything for them. Combine the VOIP technology with a broadband, or high speed, internet access line, and VOIP provides an easy, inexpensive way to make phone calls all over the world.

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Williams Partners L.P. (NYSE:WPZ) announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)has approved a proposal to expand its Transco natural gas pipeline to provide an additional 225,000dekatherms of incremental firm natural gas transportation capacity to serve growing markets in the Southeast region. The Mid-South Expansion project is designed to provide service on the Transco natural gas pipeline to the City of LaGrange, Ga., Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc., and Southern Company Services, Inc.

Williams Partners L.P. focuses on natural gas transportation, gathering, treating and processing, storage,natural gas liquid fractionation, and oil transportation activities in the United States.

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Magellan Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGLN)

Magellan Health Services, Inc. is a leading specialty health care management organization with expertise in managing behavioral health, radiology and specialty pharmaceuticals, as well as public sector pharmacy benefits programs.

MGLN previously reported that the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has recommended that the company be awarded a contract to manage behavioral health care for Medicaid recipients and other beneficiaries through the Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership.

The contract with Magellan begins on March 1, 2012, and extends until February 28, 2014, with an optional one-year extension through February 28, 2015.

Magellan delivers innovative solutions to improve quality outcomes and optimize the cost of care for those they serve. Magellan’s customers include health plans, employers and government agencies, serving approximately 31.3 million members in their behavioral health business, 18.9 million members in their radiology benefits management segment, and five million members in their medical pharmacy management product. In addition, the specialty pharmaceutical segment serves 41 health plans and several pharmaceutical manufacturers and state Medicaid programs. The company’s Medicaid Administration segment serves 25 states and the District of Columbia.

For more info about Magellan Health Services, Inc. visit http://www.magellanhealth.com/

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