Monthly Archives: August 2011

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --diaDexus, Inc. /quotes/zigman/627211 DDXS +13.82% , a diagnostics company focused on the development and commercialization of patent-protected in vitro diagnostic products addressing unmet needs in cardiovascular disease, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2011. Total revenues for the quarter ended June 30, … Continue reading

Millard's cousin - 41-year-old Lt. Todd Krodle, a Dallas firefighter - was killed Sunday, Aug. 14, after falling through the roof of a burning apartment building in southwest Dallas, according to TV station WFAA.com."My heart aches so bad I can barely breathe. My cousin, basically my brother, died in the line of duty as a … Continue reading

I won't hazard a guess whether some US Airways pilots are enaged in a job action to slow down the carrier, as the airline has alleged in a lawsuit. But I can say that US Airways on-time performance has been slipping as the year goes on. US Airways finished sixth among U.S. carriers in on-time … Continue reading

MARCOS Ambrose salutes in NASCAR, City is too slick for Swansea and Punter shows his empathetic side in Tuesday's Sports Fix. AMBROSE IN MAIDEN NASCAR WIN NASCAR - Former V8 Supercars champion Marcos Ambrose has just enjoyed a breakthrough NASCAR win at Watkins Glen International in New York. Six years after moving to US and … Continue reading

Press Release Source: Checkpoint Systems, Inc. On Wednesday August 10, 2011, 11:57 am EDT PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CKP - News) today issued the following statement in response to a letter it received from MMI Investments, L.P. (“MMI”): “We are aware of MMI’s perspective and respect their input and that of all shareholders. While … Continue reading

Victoria Shaw will bring her signature Birdland Jazz Club show, "Under the Covers," to Merrimack Hall Thursday with guests Robin Meade and Billy Dean (The Huntsville Times/Courtesy of Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center). Robin Meade of HLN's "Morning Express with Robin Meade" will join country crooner Billy Dean and singer/songwriter Victoria Shaw Thursday at Merrimack … Continue reading

EmailWelcome to Spa Babies! I'll break down the statistics for every juvenile contest at the meet and hope for a tidy profit.In past years, I would list the stats for each horse before writing up my analysis, selections and wagering strategy.  In order to streamline the content, this year's Spa Babies will showcase written analyses … Continue reading

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Could Marcos Ambrose be the next driver to shake up the race to the Chase? If it's to happen, then this weekend is as good as any for the Australia n . Ambrose has finished second or third in three Sprint Cup Series starts on the road course at Watkins Glen … Continue reading

Joe Robbins/Getty Images The draft is the most important part of the offseason, and there is no lack of talent in the crop of rookies entering the AFC South. Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert and J.J. Watt are some big-name players coming to the division, but which team drafted the best? Let's examine each class:  Indianapolis … Continue reading

By NewsCore August 15, 2011 LOS ANGELES -- Kate Gosselin's reality show, which changed its name to "Kate Plus 8" after her messy, public split from her ex-husband Jon Gosselin, has been canceled, People magazine reported Monday."TLC has decided not to renew another season of Kate Plus 8," a TLC representative said in a statement. … Continue reading