Sara Lee Corp (NYSE:SLE) reported earnings for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2011 and provided an update on the progress of the spin off transaction. Significant divestment and restructuring progress towards the creation of two pure-play companies by the first half of calendar 2012. Intend to divest Spanish bakery and French refrigerated dough businesses. Signed agreement to sell North American (N.A.) refrigerated dough business to Ralcorp for $545 million.

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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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Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (Amex:PTX) announced financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2011. For the second quarter of 2011, net revenues increased by approximately 178% to $12.0 million, compared to $4.3 million for the second quarter of 2010. The increase in net revenues was due primarily to higher volume of sales including the Company's new CEDAX product formulation and certain generic products.

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Neoprobe Corporation (Amex:NEOP) announced that it completed the previously announced sale of its neoprobe® GDS line of gamma detection device systems to Devicor Medical Products, Inc. (Devicor) for $30 million in upfront consideration, plus up to an additional $20 million in royalties based on Devicor's achievement of certain revenue milestones. The sale was approved by Neoprobe's stockholders on August 15th at the Company's Annual Meeting.

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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 has the creative resources to dramatically enhance your company's corporate identity with its in-house advertising and name-branding services. This includes creating, designing, implementing logos, and other strategies which rapidly increase your company's credibility and value. As many people know, brand strength is a good indicator of the strength of a company and its financial value.

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Banks.com, Inc. (Amex:BNX) announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. For the second quarter of 2011, Banks.com, Inc. ("Banks.com") reported revenue of $1.4 million compared to revenue of $2.9 million reported for second quarter 2010. GAAP net loss was $284 thousand or $0.01 per diluted share versus GAAP net loss of $231 thousand or $0.01 per diluted share reported for the second quarter of 2010. Adjusted EBITDA was $175 thousand for the second quarter of 2011 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $159 thousand for the second quarter of 2010.

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GREAT PANTHER SILVER LIMITED (AMEX:GPL) is pleased to announce that it has commenced the shipment of silver-gold pyrite concentrates from its Guanajuato operation to a new buyer in Mexico. The first delivery of 100 tonnes started today and is the first of many shipments which will allow the Company to reduce the backlog of concentrates at its Guanajuato mine. While second quarter revenue was lower as a result of the unsold concentrates, it is considered to be a short-term issue.

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Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NM) is a global, vertically integrated seaborne shipping and logistics company focused on the transport and transshipment of drybulk commodities including iron ore, coal and grain.


Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

Dividend of $0.06 per Share for Q2 2011



Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (NYSE:NM), a global, vertically integrated seaborne shipping and logistics company, reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011.

Ms. Angeliki Frangou, Chairman and CEO of Navios, stated, "We are pleased to report an increase in EBITDA of 14%, to $104 million, and net income by more than 9%, to almost $51 million. Given our strong cash flow, we declared a $0.06 dividend for Q2 2011."

Ms. Frangou continued, "Our 43 vessel fleet has long-term charters which are insured through a AA+ European entity. Our business can prosper in a prolonged downturn given this significant cash flow, as well as ample liquidity, conservative leverage ratios and absence of material near-term capital requirements."

Net income increased by 9.1% to $50.9 million in the second quarter of 2011 from $46.6 million for the same period in 2010. EBITDA increased by 13.9% to $103.7 million in the second quarter of 2011 from $91.0 million for the same period in 2010. Net Debt to Total Capitalization was 44.7% on June 30, 2011.

Navios Holdings controls a fleet of 56 vessels totaling 5.9 million dwt, of which 29 are owned and 27 are chartered-in under long-term charters. Navios Holdings currently operates 43 vessels (17 Capesize, nine Panamax, 16 Ultra-Handymax and one Handysize) totaling 4.6 million dwt. Additionally, Navios Holdings has agreed to acquire one newbuilding Panamax vessel expected to be delivered in April 2012 and has 12 newbuilding charter-in vessels expected to be delivered at various dates through 2013 (the "Core Fleet").

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend for the second quarter of 2011 of $0.06 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 6, 2011 to stockholders of record as of September 22, 2011. The declaration and payment of any further dividend remain subject to the discretion of the Board and will depend on, among other things, Navios Holdings' cash requirements after taking into account market opportunities, restrictions under its credit agreements and other debt obligations and such other factors as the Board may deem advisable.

More about NM at www.navios.com

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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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Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:EBSB) announced that it has completed its third repurchase program, which consisted of 472,428 shares at an average price of $12.53 per share. In addition, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to adopt a fourth stock repurchase program of up to 10% of its outstanding common stock, or 904,224 shares of its common stock.
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OSI Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:OSIS) announced that it will hold its quarterly conference call on Thursday August 25, 2011 at 9:00am PT (12:00pm ET) to discuss its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

OSI Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells specialized electronic systems and components for applications in homeland security, healthcare, defense, and aerospace markets worldwide.

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Gold is unaffected by air, water, alkalis and all acids except aqua regia (a mixture of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid) which can dissolve gold. Gold does react with halogens. It will, for example, react very slowly with chlorine gas at room temperature to form gold chloride, AuCl3. If gold chloride is heated gently, it will decompose to release the pure elements again.

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CyberOptics Corp (Nasdaq:CYBE) a leading SMT inspection solutions provider, announced the sale of its one-thousandth in-line inspection system to electronics manufacturers in China.

CyberOptics Corporation supplies optical process control sensors and inspection systems to control the manufacturing process and ensure the quality of electronic circuit boards worldwide.

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CRWE’s digital network is designed, on behalf of its clients, to bring together targeted high-income audiences and advertisers on its financial websites that include, among others, DrStockPick.com, PennyOmega.com, BestOtc.com, CRWEFinance.com, CRWESelect.com, CRWEPicks.com and StockHotTips.com.
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Perceptron, Inc (Nasdaq:PRCP) will hold its fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call/webcast chaired by Harry T. Rittenour, President and Chief Executive Officer, on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM (EDT).

Perceptron, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of information-based measurement and inspection solutions for process improvements primarily for the automotive industry.

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LPL Investment Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:LPLA) announced that its board of directors authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $70 million of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, subject to any limitations set forth under the Company's credit agreement, through August 31, 2012.

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The biomass material is the waste generated by the plants, animals and human beings. It includes lots of municipal waste, garbage, paper water, industrial scrap etc. Using biomass as the fuel not only gives us the energy but also helps remove the garbage from the surroundings and keep the surroundings clean.

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Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) announced that the company's Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the purchase of up to $100 million of Global Payments' stock. Under this new authorization, Global Payments may repurchase shares in the open market at the then current market price, subject to market conditions, business opportunities and other factors.

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Crown Equity's selection of CoreLink reflects recent diversification beyond CRWE's original charter as a provider of services and knowledge to small business owners taking their own companies public. In addition to these services, CRWE has transitioned into a multifaceted media organization that publishes clients' news online; sells advertising adjacent with its digital network targeted at a high-income audience; designs, hosts and maintains websites; produces marketing videos from concept to final product; crafts press releases and articles for maximum SEO; develops email campaigns; and forges branding campaigns to bolster client company images.

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Williams Companies, Inc (NYSE:WMB) affirmed its strong interest in acquiring Southern Union Company (NYSE:SUG) for $44.00 per share in cash. Williams conveyed its proposal via a letter to the Special Committee of Southern Union's Board of Directors.

The Williams Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in finding, producing, gathering, processing, and transporting natural gas primarily in the United States.

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Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE:HPT) announced its financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011. Normalized funds from operations, or Normalized FFO, for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 were $110.2 million, or $0.89 per share, compared to Normalized FFO for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $100.0 million, or $0.81 per share.

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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011.Total revenue for the second quarter of 2011 was $165.5 million compared to $141.4 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 17.1% year-over-year. Operating income for the second quarter of 2011 was $13.4 million compared to $12.0 million in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 11.2% year-over-year. Second quarter 2011 adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP number, was $16.9 million compared to $14.6 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 16.0% year-over-year.

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Knoll Inc. (NYSE:KNL) announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable September 30, 2011 to all shareholders of record on September 15, 2011.

Knoll, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of workplace furnishings, textiles, and fine leathers for the workplace and home.

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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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Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) announced the appointment of Craig Huss to chief risk officer; Joe Taets to senior vice president and president, Agricultural Services; and Domingo Lastra to vice president, Business Growth. All three individuals will report to ADM Chief Operating Officer Juan R. Luciano.

Archer Daniels Midland Company procures, transports, stores, processes, and merchandises agricultural commodities and products in the United States and internationally.

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Medtronic, Inc (NYSE:MDT) announced it will report financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2012 on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. A news release will be issued at approximately 6:15 a.m. Central Time and will be available at www.medtronic.com/newsroom. The earnings news release will include summary financial information for Medtronic's first quarter ended July 29, 2011.

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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. 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.

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Roper Industries Inc. (NYSE:ROP) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.11 per share payable on October 28, 2011 to stockholders of record on October 7, 2011.

Roper Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes medical and scientific imaging products and software, energy systems and controls, and industrial technology products and radio frequency (RF) products and services.

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Bill Barrett Corp. (NYSE:BBG) reported second quarter 2011 operating results. Natural gas and oil production growth, up 6% to 26.5 Bcfe compared with the second quarter of 2010. Discretionary cash flow growth, up 6% to $122.8 million or $2.61 per diluted common share compared with the second quarter of 2010. Net income of $32.6 million or $0.69 per diluted common share and adjusted net income of $27.6 million or $0.59 per diluted common share. Uteland Butte horizontal exploration well with positive initial flow rates. Key Uinta Basin East Bluebell oil acquisition closed adding 5 MMBoe proved reserves with 20,300 net acres.



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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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