CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- Fourth Quarter Revenue Increased 51%

- Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS Increased 136%

- Record Annual Revenue and Net Income

MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced another record quarter and year for both revenue and net income. Fourth quarter earnings per diluted share increased 136% on a 51% increase in revenue compared with the prior year quarter and annual earnings per diluted share increased sharply, on a 33% increase in revenue over the prior year. Jose R. Mas, MasTec's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, We had another terrific quarter and delivered solid financial results for the year. I am very proud of what our team has accomplished.

The hot buzz word in the health care reform sector is "comparative effectivness research," and the lay press is picking up on the partisan rumblings in Washington over this provision in the recent stimulus legislation. But what is CE research, and why should we care about the minutiae involved in the bickering of a bunch of Washington politicians?

In fact, we should care very much, as it could change the way physicians practice medicine and consumers use health care.

SANTA CLARA, California, March 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced the international availability of Invisalign Teen(TM) for non-adult, comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Invisalign Teen is based on the innovative technology and demonstrated effectiveness of the Invisalign(R) system, with new features to address patient compliance, natural eruption of permanent teeth, and root-movement control - issues that are common in treatment of younger patients. Invisalign Teen was launched in the U.S. and Canada in July 2008.

It’s been a while since Popeye taught us to eat our spinach; vegetables are due for a makeover.  “Whatever sparks their imagination seems to spark their appetite,” says Cornell researcher Colin Payne of a new study led by Brian Wansink of Cornell’s Food and Branding lab.  This research shows that children eat significantly more vegetables when their food has been excitingly renamed.

PHILADELPHIA, March 2 /PRNewswire/ --

Shunra Software (www.shunra.com), the market leading provider of network emulation and application development testing solutions, announced today that it has been selected as a Finalist in the Software Information Industry Association's 24th Annual CODiE Awards for Best Software Testing Solution.

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HANNOVER, Germany (CeBIT), March 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- White-Label European Content and Application Delivery Platform is Launched and Demonstrated at Hall 14 Booth J16 at CeBIT (3-8 March 2009)

HANNOVER, Germany (CeBIT), March 2 /PRNewswire/ --

deCarta, the leading supplier of software and services for the Location-Based Services (LBS) industry, today announced its real-time, two-way European connected navigation solution for next-generation personal navigation devices and smartphones. The software and service will be available to consumer brands, automotive OEMs, in-vehicle service providers, mobile network providers and handset manufacturers from the end of March 2009.

NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- US$325 Million Investment is Largest in Rwanda's History And Will Add 100 MW of Electricity

ContourGlobal announced today that its subsidiary ContourGlobal Kivuwatt Ltd signed an agreement with the Republic of Rwanda to develop an integrated gas extraction and electricity generation facility which will provide 100 MW of natural gas fired electricity to Rwanda and the East African Region.

AACHEN, Germany, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ENDP) announced that it has licensed from Grunenthal the exclusive rights to develop and market the investigational drug axomadol in the United States and Canada. Axomadol is a patented new chemical entity discovered by Grunenthal and currently in Phase II development for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe chronic pain and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.

HANNOVER, Germany (CeBIT), March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- deCarta, the leading supplier of software and services for the Location-Based Services (LBS) industry, today announced its real-time, two-way European connected navigation solution for next-generation personal navigation devices and smartphones. The software and service will be available to consumer brands, automotive OEMs, in-vehicle service providers, mobile network providers and handset manufacturers from the end of March 2009.

At CeBIT, deCarta will also be introducing its new NavSearch API connected navigation software platform, reference architecture and selected applications.

TEL AVIV, Israel, March 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- EFRAT PELED NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS FORUM OF YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERS

Efrat Peled, CEO of Arison Investments, was chosen yesterday to join the World Economic Forum's prestigious Forum of Young Global Leaders under the age of 40. The group comprises approximately 200 young leaders from all over the globe, who are recognized for their professional achievements, their commitment to society and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.

Peled was chosen after being recommended by Arison Group Chairman Shari Arison, who welcomed the honor.