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If you think you’ve seen everything at Miami’s Metrozoo, think again. There’s a new exhibit on the way.

SUGAR LAND, TX (MARKET WIRE) Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- International miner Rio Tinto (NYSE: RTP) (London) posted record earnings for the first half of 2008. The company's net earnings for the period were $6.91 billion, up a significant 113% from $3.25 billion posted for the same period last year. For the past several months, BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) (Melbourne, Australia) has attempted a hostile takeover of the company. In november 2007 and February 2008, Rio Tinto rejected the offers from BHP, claiming that BHP had significantly undervalued the company.

EVERETT, WA (MARKET WIRE) Fluke Corporation has announced the new Fluke 416D and 411D Laser Distance Meters, designed to precisely and quickly measure distances up to 200 feet using advanced laser measurement technology.

Graybar said Tuesday it had a 19 percent increase in earnings for the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period last year due to an increase in productivity and lower interest expense.

NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Every day more and more people are discovering the benefits of "Going Green." Lower energy and water bills, improve homes resale value, less exposure to mold and other indoor toxins, reduced green house gas emissions and use of renewable resources -- the benefits of green homes are unlimited! Green homes are the handy choice for renters and homeowners.

SUGAR LAND, TX (MARKET WIRE) Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Edison Mission Group Incorporated (Irvine, California), a subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX) (Rosemead, California), has commenced commercial operation of the $26 Million 19-megawatt (MW) Spanish Fork Windfarm located in Spanish Fork, Utah.

EMERYVILLE, CA (MARKET WIRE) The number of homes listed for sale in 18 major metropolitan markets across the U.S., as well as the number of homes that include a price reduction, rose six percent from June 2007 to June 2008, according to the national real estate brokerage ZipRealty (www.ziprealty.com) (NASDAQ: ZIPR).

AHMEDABAD, INDIA (MARKET WIRE) Putting forth Gujarat as a global real estate investment hub, the first and biggest ever GIHED Property Showcase is coming to the US from 29th to 31st August, in New Jersey along with AIANAs (Association of Indian Americans in North America) 'Chaalo Gujarat' -- World Gujarat Conference, Raritan Center, New Jersey, followed by a Property Showcase in Chicago on 6-7th September at the Meadows Club, 2950 W Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Robert Paulsen was named president of PBS&J, the primary subsidiary of The PBSJ Corp., in a series of management changes at the company.

Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Chair Jennifer Roberts have chosen five citizens to lead a campaign to approve up to $479 million in local bonds.