Medifast board elects Barnum, Groves and Reece, bringing board total to 14 membersOctober 13th, 2009 Medifast board appoints several membersOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Health and diet products company Medifast Inc.
Elan says federal judge ruled it broke terms of Tysabri deal with Biogen IdecSeptember 4th, 2009 Elan says court rules against it in Biogen caseNEW YORK — Irish drugmaker Elan says a federal judge ruled it violated the terms of an agreement with Biogen Idec to market the multiple sclerosis treatment Tysabri when it struck a separate deal to collaborate with Johnson & Johnson. Elan Corp. PLC said in a statement late Thursday that it respects the court decision and plans to complete its deal with Johnson & Johnson while staying in compliance with its earlier deal with Biogen Idec Inc.
Presto! Tamed tiger owned by magic act escapes, winds up roaming Las Vegas streetsJuly 31st, 2009 Tiger escapes magic act, ends up on Vegas streetsLAS VEGAS — Police in Las Vegas say a tamed tiger that escaped from a magic act has been captured. Police say the residents in the city's northwest section reported seeing the tiger wandering their streets Thursday night.
Johnson Controls says income falls 63 percent in fiscal 3rd quarterJuly 20th, 2009 Johnson Controls income falls 63 percent in 3QMILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls says its fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 63 percent, even though the auto parts and building products maker cut costs to control expenses amid weakened economic conditions. The Milwaukee-based company posted income of $163 million, or 26 cents per share, compared with $439 million, or 73 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago.
Johnson Controls says income fell 63 percent in fiscal 3rd quarterJuly 20th, 2009 Johnson Controls income fell 63 percent in 3QMILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls Inc. said Monday its fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 63 percent, despite cost cutting to control expenses amid weakened economic conditions.
General Mills increases quarterly dividend 9.3 percent to 47 centsJune 29th, 2009 General Mills ups dividend 9.3 percent to 47 centsMINNEAPOLIS — General Mills is increasing its quarterly dividend by 9.3 percent. The Minneapolis-based food company said Monday that its board is raising the dividend by 4 cents to 47 cents per share.
Altria announces departure of UST executive, following integration of smokeless businessJune 26th, 2009 Altria announces departure of UST executiveRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc.
Airtel brings HTC Magic to IndiaJune 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Taiwanese handset major HTC Corp, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel, Tuesday launched HTC Magic, India's first smartphone that will run on Google's Android operating system. The device is priced at Rs.29,900 and will be available in Airtel relationship centres and authorised HTC resellers in 17 cities.
Delaware becomes 1st eastern state to allow sports betting after governor signs bill into lawMay 14th, 2009 Del. sports betting legislation signed into lawNEWARK, Del. — Delaware becomes the only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports after the governor signed the legislation.
Report: Former Mayo associate accuses USC coach of paying man who helped deliver MayoMay 13th, 2009 USC coach accused of paying Mayo associateLOS ANGELES — A former associate of NBA star O.J. Mayo has told Yahoo! Sports that Southern California basketball coach Tim Floyd paid to help get Mayo to play for the Trojans.
USOC spokesman Seibel becomes fourth key executive to leave since BeijingMay 5th, 2009 USOC spokesman Seibel latest to leaveDarryl Seibel has announced his resignation as chief communications officer at the U.S. Olympic Committee, the fourth key executive to leave the federation since the end of the Beijing Games.
Injured Magic guard Courtney Lee cleared to play, but will not be back for start of Round 2May 2nd, 2009 Magic's Lee cleared to play, but will miss timeORLANDO, Fla. — Starting guard Courtney Lee has been medically cleared to play but is not expected back for the Orlando Magic anytime soon as he recovers from surgery on his fractured sinus.
Magic-76ers, BoxApril 25th, 2009 Magic-76ers, BoxTurkoglu 8-11 0-1 17, Lewis 6-15 3-3 17, Howard 6-11 6-12 18, Alston 5-12 1-2 13, Lee 6-11 2-2 15, Pietrus 1-3 0-0 2, Johnson 0-3 0-0 0, Gortat 0-0 0-0 0, Redick 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 33-70 12-20 84.
76ers-Magic, BoxApril 23rd, 2009 76ers-Magic, BoxIguodala 7-14 5-8 21, Young 9-15 0-0 20, Dalembert 1-1 0-0 2, Miller 12-20 5-6 30, Green 1-5 0-0 2, Ratliff 1-1 1-2 3, Evans 0-3 0-0 0, Williams 2-10 0-0 4, Marshall 0-2 0-0 0, Ivey 0-2 0-0 0, Speights 2-2 1-2 5. Totals 35-75 12-18 87.
Plethora of winter sports at Kashmir snow carnivalFebruary 2nd, 2009 GULMARG - Attracted by facilities for winter sports like ice skating, ice hockey and snow rugby, over 2,000 tourists have descended on Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg town where a two-day 'snow carnival' began Tuesday. Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora declared open the festival, which has drawn as many as 200 visitors from foreign countries.
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