(ISA:TSX): Isotechnika Inc. today announced that its partner, Lux Biosciences, presented preclinical data demonstrating the safety and pharmacokinetics of LX214 as a potential once-daily topical treatment for chronic inflammatory diseases of the eye. LX214 is a clear, micellar topical formulation of voclosporin, Isotechnika\'s next-generation calcineurin inhibitor, which is being developed by Lux Biosciences as a potential treatment for such conditions as dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, and atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

Lux Biosciences researchers and collaborators presented the data in a poster session at the ARVO Summer Eye Research Conference, \"Ocular Immunity and Inflammation\" being held from July 31 - August 2 at the Portola Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA. Highlights of the data included: Read more: Isotechnika Inc ( ISA )

Prysmian Supplied High Voltage Power Grid to Bring Energy to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Village

Prysmian also Supplied Cable Connections to the International Broadcasting Centre from where Italian Television Company RAI will be Transmitting Footage

MILAN, 31 July 2008 – Prysmian Cables and Systems, a worldwide leading group in the sectors of cables and systems for energy and telecommunications and one of the largest Italian companies present in China, has facilitated a high value project for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, developing the High Voltage Power Grid to supply energy to the Olympic Village. Under the commitment of China State Grid., Prysmian commissioned 20km of high voltage cables at 220kV to supply energy to the village that covers over 66 hectares of land. Read more: Prysmian Supplied High Voltage Power Grid to Bring Energy to the Beijing 2008 Ol

July 31

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. Announces Approval for the New Mining License of Kyrgyzstan Gold-copper Mine

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. (Amex: SHZ; \"China Shen Zhou\", or \"the Company\"), a leading company engaged in the exploration, development, mining and processing of fluorite, zinc, lead, copper, and other nonferrous metals in China, today announced that it has obtained approval for the new mining license of its gold-copper mine from the Kyrgyzstan Geological and Mining Resources Department. The validity for this license lasts thirteen (13) years, from July 2008 until December 31, 2021.

Jessica Yu, China Shen Zhou\'s Chairwoman and CEO states, \" We are very excited to obtain this new mining license for our gold-copper mine in Kyrgyzstan. Currently we are in the pre-development stage and relevant technical documents are under preparation for formal development in the near future. We anticipate all such preparations can be completed soon and the material developments can commerce before the end of 2008.\" Read more: China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc ( SHZ )

July 31

LKQ Corporation Announces 2008 Second Quarter Net Income Results Up Over 121% and Increases Annual Earnings Guidance

LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQX) today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008, with revenue of $484.4 million, net income of $31.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.22.

\"Our second quarter results demonstrate the strength of our diversified business model. Both our revenue and our net income more than doubled compared to the second quarter of 2007, and we achieved 13.2% overall organic revenue growth in the quarter. Our operating margin improved this quarter over the second quarter of 2007 by close to 65 basis points, and would have been an additional 65 basis points higher without restructuring expenses. Our diluted earnings per share for the quarter puts us on track to exceed the earnings guidance that we previously issued by approximately $0.09 per share,\" said Joe Holsten, President and Chief Executive Officer. Read more: LKQ Corporation ( LKQX )