Uranium Energy Corp (AMEX:UEC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement with Uranium One Inc. which provides for the acquisition by the Company of a South Texas uranium database package (the "Database") from Uranium One. This strategic Database is to be acquired for a value of $900,000, comprised of $400,000 in cash and 159,236 common shares of the Company at a price of $3.14, and will significantly advance the Company's ongoing exploration efforts in South Texas. The Database contains over 40 uranium targets that the Company plans to evaluate.

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Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (AMEX:PLG) is pleased to report that a further $500,000 will be invested in a follow up drilling program on the North Limb of the Bushveld Complex where the Company has two joint ventures with the Japanese Oil and Gas Mineral Exploration Company known as "JOGMEC". Drilling with two machines will target a 10 kilometer stretch of the Bushveld Complex hosting the Platreef horizon on the Company's Waterberg Project that, to the Company's knowledge, has never been tested with drilling in this location. New models on the North Limb Platreef horizon are evolving with accelerating Japanese investment in a number of projects recently.

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MAJESTIC GOLD CORP (MJGCF.PK)

Gold is not limited to investment or jewellery. One of the primary uses of gold within the manufacturing sector is in electronics, such as electrical contacts in handheld devices and may other things. As it is incredibly conductive of electricity and resistant to damage from air or other chemicals, its usage ranges from space jet engine systems to simple USB cables.

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NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) introduced the Universal Dual Band Wireless Internet Adapter for TV & Blu-ray player (WNCE3001) here at IFA, one of the world's largest consumer electronics trade shows, where NETGEAR is exhibiting in Hall 12, Booth 102, of the Messe Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The adapter connects any Ethernet-enabled smart TV or Blu-ray™ player to a home wireless network, while dual band WiFi provides maximum performance for video streaming.

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Francesca's Holdings Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Fiscal Second Quarter Ended July 30, 2011

Net Sales Increased 47% to $51.2 million

Income from Operations Increased 30% to $12.6 million






Francesca's Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:FRAN) announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter and year-to-date period ended July 30, 2011.

John De Meritt, President and CEO stated: "We are very pleased to have delivered strong sales and operating income growth for the second quarter, our first reporting period as a public company. Our sales performance was driven primarily by 82 new locations since the second quarter of last year. Our new boutiques are highly productive with strong cash-on-cash returns within the first year. We attribute our success to the ability to deliver a differentiated shopping experience in a unique setting with an eclectic assortment of merchandise at a compelling value. We believe these attributes will enable us to continue to deliver strong sales and earnings growth and drive increased stockholder value over the long term."

For the fiscal second quarter ended July 30, 2011:

Net sales increased 47.2% to $51.2 million from $34.8 million in the same prior year period.
Comparable boutique sales increased by 5.4% following an increase of 11.2% in the same prior year period.

For the year-to-date period ended July 30, 2011:

Net sales increased 53.6% to $92.5 million from $60.2 million in the same prior year period. Comparable boutique sales increased 9.5% following a 12.7% increase in the same prior year period.
Gross margin was 52.6% compared to 52.2% in the prior year period.

Balance Sheet highlights as of July 30, 2011:

Cash and cash equivalents were $13.4 million.

Inventories were $13.8 million compared to $10.0 million at the end the same prior year period. Inventory per boutique was approximately even with inventory per boutique at the end of the same prior year period.

In connection with the initial public offering, the Company entered into a new five-year revolving credit facility in the aggregate amount of $65.0 million. Borrowings under the new facility were $41.0 million.

Francesca's Collections is a growing specialty retailer with retail locations designed and merchandised to feel like independently owned, upscale boutiques providing customers a fun and differentiated shopping experience. The merchandise assortment is a diverse and uniquely balanced mix of high-quality, trend-right apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts at attractive prices. Francesca's Collections appeals to the 18-35 year-old, fashion conscious, female customer, although the Company finds that women of all ages are attracted to the eclectic and sophisticated merchandise selection and boutique setting. Francesca's Collections' boutiques carry a broad selection but limited quantities of individual styles and new merchandise is introduced five days a week.

More about FRAN at www.francescascollections.com.

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE)

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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The Greater China Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GCH) announced that the Fund's Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Fund's previously announced tender offer program to double the size of the program and to eliminate the trading price discount to net asset value per share requirement for commencement of the tender offer. The original program provided for up to two, consecutive, issuer tender offers, each for up to 5% of the Fund's outstanding shares and provided that a tender offer would be made only if the average discount to the Fund's net asset value per share ("NAV") of the per share trading price of the Fund's shares on the NYSE was greater than 10% during the applicable measurement period, with the first period commencing on July 1, 2011 and being scheduled to end on September 16, 2011.

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IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) will announce third quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. An earnings press release will be issued prior to the earnings conference call, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET.

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. operates regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses, and over-the-counter (OTC) markets for commodities and derivative financial products.

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Tri-Continental Corporation (NYSE:TY) declared a third quarter distribution of $0.07 per share of Common Stock and $0.625 per share of Preferred Stock. Dividends on Common Stock will be paid on September 21, 2011 to Common Stockholders of record on September 12, 2011, and dividends on Preferred Stock will be paid on October 3, 2011 to Preferred Stockholders of record on September 12, 2011. The ex-dividend date for both the Common Stock and the Preferred Stock is September 8, 2011. The $0.07 per share dividend on the Common Stock is in accordance with the Corporation's earned distribution policy.

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Cleantech Transit Inc (CLNO)

Biomass is produced from organic material, either directly from plants or indirectly from industrial, commercial, domestic or agricultural products. It is often called 'bioenergy' or 'biofuels'. It does not include fossil fuels, which have taken millions of years to be created.
Biomass falls into two main categories:

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Key Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:KEG) will present at the Barclays Capital 2011 Energy-Power Conference, Thursday, September 8, 2011, in New York, New York. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 7:45 a.m. EDT (6:45 a.m. CDT) and will be available via a live webcast. To access the webcast and slide presentation, go to Key's website at www.keyenergy.com .


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Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced it will present at the Morgan Stanley 2011 Global Healthcare Conference, to be held September 13-14, 2011, at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. Centene's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14th at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available via the following link: http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/conflobby.zhtml?ticker=CNC&item_id=4158811. Shortly after the presentation, a webcast replay will be available via the Company's website at www.centene.com.

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE)

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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Met-Pro Corporation (NYSE:MPR) Raymond J. De Hont, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer announced the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2011. Net sales for the second quarter ended July 31, 2011 were $23.1 million, an increase of 8% compared with net sales of $21.4 million for the same quarter last year. Net income for the second quarter ended July 31, 2011 totaled $1.5 million or per diluted share of $0.10, compared with net income of $1.6 million or per diluted share of $0.11 for the same period last year. In the second quarter of 2011, the Company incurred a one-time expense in the Product Recovery/Pollution Control Technologies reporting segment of approximately $300,000 or $0.013 per diluted earnings per share resulting from a voluntary retirement program.

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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.




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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Brisbane, California-based Cutera is a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide. Since 1998, Cutera has been developing innovative, easy-to-use products that enable physicians and other qualified practitioners to offer safe and effective aesthetic treatments to their patients.

Cutera Announces Japanese Ministry of Health Approval for Solera Titan(TM) Infrared Light System







Cutera, Inc. (Nasdaq:CUTR), a leading provider of laser and light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, announced that Japan's Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare ("MHLW") approved the Solera Titan for marketing and distribution. Featuring a unique infrared light, Solera Titan delivers bulk heating deep into the skin's dermis.

Chris West, Vice President, Pacific Rim for Cutera, said, "Solera Titan has been available in Europe since 2005 for treating wrinkles and improving the overall appearance of skin. We are pleased that, with the recent MHLW approval, Titan is now widely available to the over 12,000 general hospitals and clinics throughout Japan, in addition to physicians in private practice."

"With many peer reviewed, published academic papers, Titan has a documented history of producing healthy collagen (Type I) and viable elastin in the skin's dermal layer," said Yohei Tanaka, MD, PhD, Associate Clinical Professor for Plastic Surgery, Shinshu University in Nagano, Japan.Dr.Tanaka, a leading plastic surgeon in Japan, is an expert in infrared light-based procedures with significant contributions to the base of peer-reviewed, published research on the Titan procedure. "I am very excited that this technology is now approved in Japan. Patients experience no downtime and are extremely pleased with the outcome."

For more information, call 1-888-4CUTERA or visit www.cutera.com.

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SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCLN) announced that it will present at two upcoming investor conferences: Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference, and UBS Global Life Sciences Conference. SciClone's executives will present a corporate overview and business update at each conference. Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference, Monday, September 12; 10:50 am ET (Healthcare track), Tuesday, September 13; 9:35 am ET (China track), New York City,NY, Presenter: Friedhelm Blobel, PhD, President and CEO.

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INTL FCStone Inc. (Nasdaq:INTL) announced that INTL Global Currencies Limited, its wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom, has completed its acquisition of Ambrian Commodities Limited (ACL), the London Metals Exchange (LME) brokerage subsidiary of Ambrian Capital Plc. The London-based ACL, currently a non-clearing LME member, specializes in the development and execution of risk-management programs designed to hedge price fluctuations in base metals for a wide variety of producers, manufacturers and fabricators.

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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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Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ:ISIL) announced that it has executed a new five year $325 million revolving credit agreement, which replaces the current long-term debt. The after-tax interest rate will be approximately two percent. "Our business model and history of strong free cash flow allowed us to obtain very favorable terms," said Jonathan Kennedy, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "The new facility will reduce our cost of capital while providing flexibility to pursue our business objectives."

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Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI) announced the Japanese Ministry of Health Labor & Welfare (MHLW) and Health Canada regulatory clearances of Masimo Pronto-7™ enabling clinicians throughout Japan and Canada to quickly and conveniently measure total hemoglobin (SpHb®), SpO2, perfusion index, and pulse rate without removing a drop of blood. Hemoglobin is one of the most commonly ordered tests in both the hospital and pre-hospital settings because it is critical to assessing blood loss following trauma, during surgery, and during hospital stay, as well as a patient's need for a blood transfusion. However, traditional lab testing requires a painful needle stick for the patient, time-consuming blood draws for the clinician, and typically provides delayed results.

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Crown Equity Holdings Inc., (CRWE)

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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Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSN) announced the planned departure of Andrew J. Moring, the Company's chief financial officer (CFO). Mr. Moring was appointed Executive Vice President and CFO in June of 2008. Prior to this, he served as Mattson Technology's senior vice president and controller from 2006 to 2008. The Company is in the process of conducting a global search for his successor, and Mr. Moring will remain as the CFO until a new chief financial officer has been duly appointed or until December 31, 2011, in order to provide a smooth transition.

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Magellan Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGLN)

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 our radiology benefits management segment, and five million members in their medical pharmacy management product.

Magellan delivers innovative solutions to improve quality outcomes and optimize the cost of care for those they serve.

MGLN previously announced 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 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.

Magellan’s 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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MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) has issued its Environmental Responsibility Report chronicling its comprehensive philosophy known as its "Green Advantage". The report, released during the Fourth Annual National Clean Energy Summit held at the Company's ARIA Resort, outlines the company's strategic approach and recent achievements toward improved stewardship of the environment at its 15 resorts around the country. "Environmental responsibility is a core company value that is woven into and throughout our culture and business operations," said James J. Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. "For our customers, environmental stewardship is becoming a key area of awareness. They are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their expectations, and we are proud to be a leader in demonstrating that environmental responsibility and a superior guest experience go hand-in-hand with world class hospitality and entertainment," Murren said.

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MAJESTIC GOLD CORP (MJGCF.PK)

MAJESTIC GOLD CORP (MJGCF.PK) engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in China. The company focuses on its gold project located in the prolific gold region of Song Jiagou in eastern Shandong Province. Majestic Gold Corp. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) announced that its subsidiary EMCOR Services Scalise Industries has been awarded a contract for the installation of all mechanical and fire protection systems in the Nuclear Physics Laboratory Building at the University of Pittsburgh, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. EMCOR Services Scalise will be responsible for installing all the mechanical and fire protection systems within the 22,260 square foot Nuclear Physics Laboratory Building located within the "Mid Campus District Early Renovations" section of the University. Encompassing 3 levels and a Penthouse, which includes 13 new leading-edge physics laboratories for the department of Physics and Astronomy, scope of work will include demolition of existing lab space, and construction and installation of a number of different sophisticated systems.

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Torch Energy Royalty Trust (NYSE:TRU) announced that the record date for its recently declared cash distribution of 17.00 cents per unit has been changed to September 6, 2011 from the previously announced date of August 31, 2011. The cash distribution remains payable on September 12, 2011, as previously announced. The change to the cash distribution record date is to comply with New York Stock Exchange requirements.

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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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Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE:OSG) announced that Myles Itkin, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Jefferies 2011 Global Shipping Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The conference will be held in New York City. A live webcast of the conference presentation and the accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.osg.com under Webcasts and Presentations in the Investor Relations section. The webcast replay of the presentation will be available for 90 days.

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