Marion man sentenced for threatening to blow up California school (The Gazette)
A Marion man was sentenced Thursday to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sending an email threatening to blow up a California school. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Cedar Rapids, information disclosed in court revealed that Andrew Schrock, 25, sent threatening e-mails to a teacher at a Los Angeles, Ca., high
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Marion man sentenced for threatening to blow up California school (The Gazette)
Kristen Bell’s rising career takes her to "Rome"
When she waded in to a water fountain in Rome to film a scene for her upcoming movie, Kristen Bell had little more on her mind than having fun.
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Kristen Bell’s rising career takes her to "Rome"
Los Angeles Police Looking for Missing Elderly Woman
Los Angeles Police Department is looking for an elderly woman, who was last seen on January 26, 2010, in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Los Angeles Police Looking for Missing Elderly Woman
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles Invites Foodies and Novices Alike to Wow Your Sweetheart with … (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
A February 6, 2010 “Cooking on the Edge” culinary class with Chef Andreas Nieto will Feature Valentine’s Day Selections from Los Angeles’ LA Prime Restaurant.
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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles Invites Foodies and Novices Alike to Wow Your Sweetheart with … (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Ameron Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Fourth Quarter and 2009 Results
PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ameron International Corporation (NYSE:AMN) today reported net income of $33.3 million, or $3.63 per diluted share, in the year ended November 30, 2009, compared to net income of $58.6 million, or $6.39 per diluted share, in the year ended November 30, 2008. Consolidated sales totaled $546.9 million in 2009, compared to $667.5 million in 2008.
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Ameron Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Fourth Quarter and 2009 Results
Acacia Subsidiary Acquires Rights to Patents for Information Portal Software Technology
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that a subsidiary has acquired the rights to patents for information portal software technology. “As Acacia’s licensing success grows, more patent owners are selecting us as their partner for the licensing of their patented technologies,” commented Paul Ryan, Acacia Chairman and CEO.
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Acacia Subsidiary Acquires Rights to Patents for Information Portal Software Technology
Balqon Corporation Completes Cold Weather Testing on Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Electric Tractor
Balqon Corporation completes cold weather testing on lithium-ion battery electric truck
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Balqon Corporation Completes Cold Weather Testing on Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Electric Tractor
Mattel Reports 2009 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) today reported 2009 fourth quarter and full-year financial results. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $328.4 million, or $0.89 per share, compared to last year’s fourth quarter net income of $176.4 million, or $0.49 per share.
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Mattel Reports 2009 Financial Results
Award Winning Author and Patient Advocate Releases "The Patient Safety Checklist" to Prevent Medical Errors in Hospitals
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Surgical safety checklists have been shown to be very effective in significantly reducing fatal medical errors when used by surgeons and members of the surgical team. (See Harvard study.) Martine Ehrenclou, author of the multiple award winning book, Critical Conditions: The Essential Hospital Guide To Get Your Loved One Out Alive, has created “The Patient Safety Checklist” for patients and their advocates to further close the gap on preventing medical errors in hosp
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Award Winning Author and Patient Advocate Releases "The Patient Safety Checklist" to Prevent Medical Errors in Hospitals
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Announces Receipt of $16 Million from Asian Partners Related to Apaziquone Collaboration Agreements Announced in November…
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqGM: SPPI), announced today that it has received $15 million from Nippon Kayaku in connection with the collaboration agreement for apaziquone (EOquin®) announced on November 10, 2009, and $1 million from Handok Pharmaceuticals announced on November 23, 2009. The Company previously announced strategic collaboration agreements with Allergan, Inc
