Investigations continue into the cause of a mysterious illness that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of bats since March 2008. At more than 25 caves and mines in the northeastern U.S, bats exhibiting a condition now referred to as “white-nosed syndrome” have been dying.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently issued a Wildlife Health Bulletin, advising wildlife and conservation officials throughout the U.S. to be on the lookout for the condition known as “white-nose syndrome” and to report suspected cases of the disease.

USGS wildlife disease specialist Dr. Kimberli Miller advises that "anyone finding sick or dead bats should avoid handling them and should contact their state wildlife conservation agency or the nearest U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service field office to report their observation.”

LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- Half of Executives Say the Situation Has Not Improved in the Last Five Years -

Despite great strides made in the global workplace, more than three-quarters of executives (76 percent) indicate that it is difficult for mothers re-entering the workforce today, according to the latest Executive Quiz from Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Almost half (49 percent) believe it is as difficult, if not more, for female executives intending to return to work than five years ago.

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- Seven-year Agreement Extends CSC's Relationship with Denmark's Leading Telecommunications Provider

Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) announced today that it has signed a new, seven-year information technology (IT) applications outsourcing agreement with TDC, the largest telecommunications company in Denmark. The contract is valued at approximately US$413 million.

EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the day before Europe Day, the greatest-ever nature communication initiative, rolls into action. 55 of Europe's top nature photographers embark on 90 assignments to 44 countries.

The mission: To reveal the amazing natural heritage of Europe and to inspire a desire to save it.

"It is all about love and passion. We want to touch the emotions of our 700 million fellow Europeans, and to re-connect them with their Natural Heritage. We will celebrate the comeback of Europe's wildlife and the little-known Natura 2000 conservation effort, which has helped this success. We will also spotlight some serious challenges for Europe's biodiversity. Finally, we will provide some answers to the deeper question "What is Europe?"

LONDON, May 8 /PRNewswire/ --

- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Will Screen to an Audience of 10,000 at the O2 Arena, London's Premier Entertainment Venue, on June 19th in Support of Great Ormond Street Hospital

An impressive line-up of stars from the predominately British cast of Prince Caspian will be attending this spectacular red-carpet charity event, including Liam Neeson (the voice of Aslan), Ben Barnes (the eponymous Prince Caspian), Anna Popplewell (Susan Pevensie), William Moseley (Peter Pevensie), Skandar Keynes (Edmund Pevensie), Georgie Henley (Lucy Pevensie) and the film's acclaimed director Andrew Adamson.

COLOGNE, Germany, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Turnover and profit

The service and raw materials trading group Interseroh, based in Cologne, has once again increased its turnover and profit in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year. The consolidated group turnover rose in the first three months by 20.59 per cent to 527 million Euros (previous year: 437 million Euros).

TOKYO, May 8 /PRNewswire/ --

NTT Communications (NTT Com) today announced that its global data network services have won the Platinum Award for ranking highest in terms of overall customer satisfaction in the latest "Voice of the Customer: Global Data VPN" report issued on April 24, 2008 Telemark Services of the United Kingdom.

The company earned its first-ever Platinum Award by receiving the highest cumulative score overall. Eight categories are measured by the survey: Indispensable to Customer, Top 10 Customer Priorities, Meeting Requirements, Pricing, Network Installation, Network Operation, Customer Support and Billing.

NTT Com also was presented a Diamond Award for its top ranking in Meeting Requirements.

NOORDWIJK, Netherlands, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- How is the young, multicultural vanguard doing in the Netherlands? For four years, de Baak Management Centrum VNO-NCW met with successful, bicultural role models during three editions of the Inspiration for Integration contest. On May 16, de Baak will reveal its findings, and jury chairman Alexander Rinnooy Kan will announce who will be "Inspirator 2008."

DALLAS, May 8 /PRNewswire/ --

Award-winning actress and Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Ambassador Cynthia Nixon is raising money for breast cancer by auctioning off two tickets to the world premiere of Sex and the City: The Movie. Nixon, who returns as Miranda Hobbes in the upcoming TV series spin-off film, is offering a pair of tickets to the May 12 world premiere in London in an online sale on auction website eBay

(http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330234708943).

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HOUSTON, May 8 /PRNewswire/ --

Endeavour International Corporation (Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today reported that discretionary cash flow in the first quarter of 2008 increased to US$36.3 million from US$34.4 million in the first quarter of 2007 and up sequentially from US$33.6 million in the fourth quarter. Revenue for the quarter increased 40% to US$61.3 million compared to US$42.8 million in first quarter last year and US$54.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA) increased to US$42.6 million in the first quarter this year from US$37.2 million in the first quarter of 2007 and US$35.2 million in the fourth quarter of last year.