Today in History (Las Vegas Sun)

Mon, May 5, 2008 (7:57 a.m.) Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 134th day of 2008. There are 232 days left in the year. On May 13, 1918, the first U.S. airmail stamps, featuring a picture of a Curtiss JN-4 biplane, were introduced with a face value of 24 cents. …

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FMLE: Agreement to Acquire “eBay Sales by Prestigious, Inc.” (Nasdaq)

Family Entertainment Corporation (FMLE) announced that its subsidiary, Prestige Cars International, Inc., (“PCI”), has entered into an agreement to acquire “eBay Sales by Prestigious, Inc.,” doing business as “Prestigious Eurocars,” an online retailer of classic and collectible Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar and other motorcars sold worldwide. More: continued here

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2 Million Miles for FedEx Hybrid Fleet (TruckingInfo.com)

5/5/2008 FedEx announced more than 2 million miles of revenue service for its existing hybrid-electric truck fleet and plans to buy 75 more. The hybrid trucks improve fuel economy by 42 percent, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 30 percent and cut particulate pollution by 96 percent. More: continued here

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AP-Champions Tour: FedEx Kinko’s (AccessNorthGA)

LAKEWAY, Texas (AP) Denis Watson birdied the final hole to win the FedEx Kinko’s Classic after taking advantage of Nick Price’s back-nine errors. Watson closed with a 3-under 69 to finish at 10 under. He earned $240,000 for his second victory of the year and fourth overall on the Champions …

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