New survey highlights growing concern about risk of infection in cancer patients May 29, 2009
Amgen, CDC Foundation and CDC Partner to launch three-year initiative to improve infection control in vulnerable cancer patient population ... May 27, 2009 Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the results of a national Harris Interactive, Inc. survey indicating that the vast majority of oncologists and infectious disease (ID) specialists are highly concerned about the negative impact infection may have on treatment outcomes in chemotherapy patients, as well as emerging antibiotic resistance... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Cytokinetics gets $50M license payment May 27, 2009
Cytokinetics gets $50M payment from Amgen in cardiac program - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Cytokinetics gets $50M payment from Amgen in cardiac program ... South San Francisco-based Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) and Thousand Oaks-based Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) said the license includes CK-1827452, a cardiac myosin activator being developed for the treatment of heart failure. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Today's alerts include: ETFC, AMGN, BRCD, OCNF, BRCM, AMZN May 23, 2009
Today's focused alerts include: Etrade Financial Corp(Nasdaq: ), Amgen Inc(Nasdaq: ), Brocade Communications Systems Inc(Nasdaq: ), OceanFreight Inc(Nasdaq: ), Broadcom orporation(Nasdaq: ), Amazon. com Inc(Nasdaq: ). (PR Newswire)
I Turned $3,000 Into $210,000 May 23, 2009
Think of Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) -- if you're invested in it, do you have a good grasp of its multiple treatment modalities -- large-molecule proteins, small molecules and antibodies -- among other things ... Longtime contributor Selena Maranjian owns shares of Time Warner and Amgen. (MSNBC -- Business)
Amgen Spent Nearly $2.8M Lobbying in 1Q May 21, 2009
Amgen Spent Nearly $2 ... Amgen Spent Nearly $2 ... Amgen spent nearly $2. (ABC News -- Wire)
Study finds genetic links to age of first menstrual period and menopause May 18, 2009
The Women's Genome Health Study (WGHS) is supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Cancer Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and the Fondation Leducq, with collaborative scientific support and funding for genotyping provided by Amgen. The Nurses' Health Study (NHS) is supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). (EurekAlert!)
SymBio Pharmaceuticals Limited and Eisai Co., Ltd. Conclude License Agreement for Bendamustine Hydrochloride (SyB L-0501) in Korea and Singapore May 18, 2009
SymBio Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in March 2005 by Fuminori Yoshida, who previously served as both Corporate Vice President of Amgen Ltd. and President of Amgen Japan. The company's underlying corporate philosophy is 'delivering hope to patients in need, "and the company aims to address the unmet medical needs of patients in Japan and Asia Pacific region by cultivating a mutually beneficial or symbiotic relationship among key players in the healthcare industry (i.e. physicians,... (JCN Network, Japan)
First lady's speech helps put Merced on the map May 16, 2009
The snazziest event most local can remember is February's Amgen Tour of California bike race, which drew star cyclist Lance Armstrong and 15,000 attendees. This weekend is expected to attract 25,000 visitors to town and 12,000 to the campus. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce announces 'Excellence in Business' finalists May 15, 2009
Lead sponsorship is provided by Amgen and contributing sponsorship by Cambridge Trust Company and Microsoft. There are thee finalists in each of the first three categories. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Mary Wilson Brings the Crowd to Their Feet at the Sixth Annual Lupus Foundation of America Awards Gala May 13, 2009
D., Executive Vice President for Research and Development for Amgen, Inc. The honorees were recognized for their efforts to bring national attention and resources to lupus, a devastating and life-threatening disease that affects an estimated 1. 5 million Americans and five million people worldwide. (PR Newswire)
Tech student juggled 3 jobs while earning his degree (90) May 9, 2009
His work earned him a scholarship through the Amgen Corp. to conduct biomedical research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge last summer. While there Nichols worked alongside students from universities across the country, including Duke and Stanford. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tucson biotech firm gets cash infusion May 9, 2009
Manzer would not name his customers, but BioVigilant works with a consortium of pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen, Bayer and Eli Lilly on the problem of drug impurities. Under the deal Yamatake will provide engineering and manufacturing assistance, and Yamatake will help BioVigilant expand the sales in Asia. (AZCentral -- Business)
Amgen Tour might move races to May May 8, 2009
Amgen Tour might move California races to May - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Amgen Tour might move California races to May. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Campbell slams James at high-tech stop May 7, 2009
He also looked at cancer cells in the labs of Amgen BC, a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company known for, among other things, its treatment for arthritis. His candidates were never beyond his orbit, although rookie Lee Rankin skipped out of most of the tour due to other commitments. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Amgen Announces Voting Results Of Annual Meeting Of Stockholders May 7, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Amgen) THOUSAND OAKS, CA UNITED STATES ... May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: ), today announced results of voting at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held at The St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco, Calif ... The director nominees: David Baltimore, Frank J. Biondi, Jr., Francois de Carbonnel, Jerry D. Choate, Vance D. Coffman, Frederick W. Gluck, Frank C. Herringer, Gilbert S. Omenn, Judith C. Pelham, J. Paul Reason, Leonard D. Schaeffer and Kevin W. Sharer were... (PR Newswire)
Calistoga Pharmaceuticals raises $30M May 6, 2009
and Amgen Ventures, of San Diego. The Seattle company said the money will be used to advance development of its isoform-selective phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) inhibitors for treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Strategy: Leading change for the better May 6, 2009
Follow Amgen CEO Kevin Sharer, who asks each of his top 75 managers" "What should I do differently. " Influence leaders aren't a panacea for making change Today's change-management literature places a premium on identifying and mobilizing those in the organization who either by role or personality - or both - have disproportionate influence over how others think and behave. That is sound advice, but doesn't mean influence leaders are a panacea. Success depends less on how persuasive a few... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
How One Stock Changes Everything May 2, 2009
After all, while it's true thatAOL wasn't the only great call in David's original Rule Breaker portfolio -- he also recommended Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) and eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) in 1998 and 1999, respectively -- if you take away that one 1,600% winner, David looks human, right ... Take away AOL, Amgen, and eBay. (MSNBC -- Business)
Majority Of New Cases Of Diabetes In Older U.S. Adults Could Be Prevented By Following Modestly Healthier Lifestyles Apr 29, 2009
The study was supported by grants from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH. One author was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen, Inc., to the Cardiovascular Health Study Coordinating Center. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Tewksbury residents named PMC Pedal Partners Apr 28, 2009
This year, Amgen is sponsoring the PMC Pedal Partner Program. Amgen is extremely proud to be a sponsor for the 2009 Pan-Mass Challenge and Pedal Partner Program, says Chris Barr, senior manager, research operations, at Amgen ... Amgen is sponsoring the PMC Pedal Partner Program. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
UC Merced abuzz over first lady's speech Apr 28, 2009
"Amgen on steroids" one city spokesman quipped about commencement, comparing it to the Tour of California cycling race that blew through Merced in February and attracted about 15,000 spectators. CRAIG KOHLRUSS / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk Apr 28, 2009
Solomon and his co-author have received funding from Amgen, a company with a new osteoporosis drug, denosumab, in the pipeline. Another large study in the same issue of the journal actually found a reduced risk of esophageal cancer among individuals taking bisphosphonates, and no increased risk for gastric cancer, when compared with a much larger control group. (MEDLINEplus)
Business Briefing Apr 20, 2009
com, Amgen, ConocoPhillips, JetBlue Airways, Juniper Networks, KLA-Tencor, McClatchy, Microsoft, Netflix, Rambus, US Airways. F. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Premier Oracle Publication Features Brainware Customer Success Story Apr 18, 2009
Brainware customers include Airbus, Alcon, Alltel, Amgen, Anadarko, BB&T, British American Tobacco, Gardner Denver, Halliburton, Her Majesty's Prison Service, Johns Manville, JohnsonDiversey, Kimberly-Clark, KPMG, NHS/Steria, Newell Rubbermaid, Phillip Morris International, Reynolds & Reynolds, Shell, Southern Company, The Bank of New York Mellon/SourceNet, TriZetto, and many others. For more information, please visit. (PR Newswire)
Experimental Insulin-like Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor Reduced Pancreatic Cancer Growth Apr 16, 2009
15, 2009) Researchers at Amgen are testing a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the activity of insulin-like growth factors (IGF-1 and IGF-2) and appears to reduce pancreatic cancer cells in early testing, according to a report in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research ... At Amgen, Pedro J. Beltran, Ph. (Science Daily)
Davis lands Bicycling Hall of Fame Apr 11, 2009
Davis this year was the starting point for the first stage of the the Amgen Tour of California, the statewide cycling race. Reader Comments. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
U.S. Still Holds Keys To Drive Innovation, Despite Challenges Apr 11, 2009
The former Ford () and Litton Industries executive was hired in 1982 as chief financial officer of another nascent biotech, Amgen () ... In 1988, the board named Binder CEO. Under his stewardship, Amgen brought to market a blockbuster biologic drug, Epogen, to treat anemia in dialysis patients ... From Amgen's IPO in 1983 until he retired as CEO in 2000, Amgen shares rocketed 16,500. (Investors Business Daily)
Amgen slashing 100 jobs in Bothell Apr 10, 2009
Amgen slashing 100 jobs at Bothell manufacturing plant - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Amgen slashing 100 jobs at Bothell manufacturing plant ... Amgen said it's part of a consolidation of its manufacturing facilities. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
FORUM: Escondido council needs change Apr 10, 2009
There are no bicycle racks outside cafes, parking is limited and at the Amgen Bicycle Finish Line, every handicapped ramp in a two-block radius was completely blocked. Do we really want the biggest-ever population of people over 65 to think we don't care about their needs. (North County Times)
Amgen Cutting 100 Jobs At WA Manufacturing Plant Apr 10, 2009
SEATTLE -- An Amgen Inc. spokeswoman confirms that the drugmaker is cutting 100 jobs at its clinical drug manufacturing site in the Seattle suburb of Bothell, Wash. Carol Pawlak says the cutbacks are not part of any larger companywide reductions. (KIRO TV, WA)
Stock questions? Ask Matt Apr 8, 2009
"The market for therapeutic products to treat diseases of, or injuries to, the central nervous system (CNS) is large, and competition is intense. The majority of the products currently on the market or in development are small molecule pharmaceutical compounds. Many of the world's large pharmaceutical companies, including Merck, Pfizer, Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline, have made significant commitments to the CNS field. Any cell-based therapy to treat diseases of, or... (USA Today -- Money)
2 Arrested In Lance Armstrong Bike Theft Apr 8, 2009
Bike Stolen During Amgen Tour Of California. POSTED: 3:04 pm PDT April 7, 2009UPDATED: 3:06 pm PDT April 7, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Labriola honored for teaching excellence Apr 4, 2009
John Labriola was the recipient of the Amgen award for science teaching excellence. WOOD RIVER JUNCTION Chariho Middle School teacher John Labriola s passion for teaching science was rewarded this past week as the recipient of the Amgen award for science teaching excellence ... He will be formally honored at a banquet for all 2009 recipients of the Amgen award for science teaching excellence in Rhode Island on May 14 at the Providence Biltmore Hilton. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Amgen to Present at the Citigroup Biotech Day Apr 1, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Amgen) THOUSAND OAKS, CA UNITED STATES ... March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: ) will present at Citigroup's 4th Annual Biotech Day on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Citigroup Conference Center, New York, N.Y., beginning at 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time ... Amgen Vice President of Investor Relations Arvind Sood will present. (PR Newswire)
Component Changes Made to the Global Dow Mar 28, 2009
Companies added to The Global Dow are: Amgen Inc. (United States, Health Care, AMGN), Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. (Belgium, Food & Beverage, ABI.BT), Bridgestone Corp. (Japan, Automobiles & Parts, 5108. TO), Canon Inc. (Japan, Technology, 7751. (Primezone Releases)
Experimental Parkinson's therapy may have robust weight-loss effect Mar 25, 2009
But Parkinson patients were disappointed in September 2004 when the biotechnology company Amgen discontinued a clinical trial using GDNF because of concerns about safety and effectiveness. The therapy was delivered through surgically implanted catheters to a region called the putamen, and several patients said their physical conditions and quality of life improved. (EurekAlert!)
Amgen to Present at the Cowen and Company Annual Healthcare Conference Mar 17, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Amgen) THOUSAND OAKS, CA UNITED STATES ... March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: ) will present at the Cowen and Company Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Mass ... James Daly, Amgen's Senior Vice President of North American Commercial Operations, will present. (PR Newswire)
Now Is a Fantastic Time to Be a Momentum Investor Mar 16, 2009
Surely you know some of them: Sequenom (Nasdaq: SQNM), Hot Topic (Nasdaq: HOTT), and Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN), to name three. The limits of business momentumHigher guidance isn't always a perfect indicator of rising prices, of course. (MSNBC -- Business)
Work force readiness being addressed Mar 15, 2009
D. graduate hired years ago by Amgen, a California-based biotechnology firm, is now a retired millionaire living in Montana. Thus, I strongly suggest the area's work force is adequate for human- and animal-health-related companies. (Athens Banner-Herald)
More of this story Mar 14, 2009
During the Tech Expo at Roger Williams University on March 6, more than 430 girls from across Rhode Island were teamed up with university faculty members and female professionals from Amgen, Atrion Networking Corp., Epivax Inc., Hasbro, IBM and other area firms to learn more about business and technology. Simanski said the experience left her with no doubts about pursuing a career in engineering or architecture. (Newport Daily News, RI)
3SBio Inc. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results Mar 12, 2009
-- The high quality of EPIAO, a key factor contributing to EPIAO's success and leading market position in China, was further validated by a study sponsored by Amgen. The study shows that among 12 EPO products manufactured in Asia, 3SBio's EPIAO has the biophysical and biochemical properties that most resemble Epogen. (PR Newswire)
Amgen settles Kentucky Medicaid lawsuit Mar 12, 2009
4 million dollar settlement with in a case alleging that Amgen and 47 other pharmaceutical companies defrauded the Kentucky Medicaid Program and violated state consumer-protection laws. The settlement, which was announced in a news release from Conway s office, puts an end to Amgen s involvement in a lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General in Franklin Circuit Court ... Amgen, a California-based biotechnology and pharmaceutical company, operates a distribution facility in Louisville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Amgen to Present at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference Mar 10, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Amgen) THOUSAND OAKS, CA UNITED STATES ... March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: ) will present at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla ... Amgen's Chief Financial Officer Robert A. Bradway will present. (PR Newswire)
The top 10 drugmakers by sales Mar 10, 2009
By The Associated Press The Associated Press. Mon Mar 9, 4:59 pm ET. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Editorial: Celebrity has its uses – and limits Mar 7, 2009
Sacramento shined during the prologue of the Amgen Tour of California. But then some thief stole Lance Armstrong's bicycle. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
LETTERS: NCT, March 2, 2009 Mar 2, 2009
" (B.J. Reyes, "Certified," Honolulu Star Bulletin, Oct. 31, 2008).Obama's Web site displays a 2007 certified abstract copy of his Certification of Live Birth. Opponents allege that only the original certificate is proof.Lawsuits filed with the Supreme Court claim the certificates are forgeries. The Supreme Court declined to hear them.Obama was confirmed as president-elect by Congress on Jan. 8 and sworn in as president on Jan. 20 twice by the chief justice of the Supreme Court.Such hatred,... (North County Times)
Cheryl Dell: It's not a lack of readers, it's a lack of advertising Mar 1, 2009
While there is no doubt that it was a particularly "newsy" week (with the Amgen tour and the passage of the state budget), research shows that more than 1 million people read The Bee each week, a number that has continued to grow. We are facing tough times just as radio, television and Internet sites are because our business models rely on the communities we serve being economically strong. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Separating sports facts from truth Mar 1, 2009
Fact: The Amgen Tour of California has grown into one of the world's top bicycle races in only four years. The Truth: An aerial camera captured the sign blocked out on the valley floor as the peloton spun out of the hills: Modesto (hearts) The Tour. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Company Profile for Celesta Public Relations Feb 28, 2009
Her list of clients includes, Reed Exhibitions, Mayrons Good Baby, The International Beverly Hills Film Festival, Asia Bridge Medical, The Nightingale-Bamford School, The Yoga Month Health Festival, Yoga for Weddings, Passionate Music Marketing, M2 Communications, Amgen Pharmaceutical, Onvia, Interphex, PharmaMedDevice, Biotechnica, Yupo Corporation, Mercy Housing, Microsoft, and Eastman Chemical. Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bad Manners: Jennifer Aniston Snickers at Brad Pitt's Oscar Loss Feb 28, 2009
Ginnifer Goodwin, Luke Wilson and Greg Grunberg stepped out to support the cyclists and bring awareness to cancer at Stand Up to Cancer's 2009 Amgen Tour of California race in Pasadena on Saturday. Emmanuelle Chriqui, Perrey Reeves, Milla Jovovich, Alison Brie, Debbie Matenopoulos all indulged on Friday at the 8th Annual Stuart Weitzman Red Carpet Suite at The London West Hollywood Hotel. (Fox News)
'It's necessary' Feb 27, 2009
It's necessary if the citizens of Clovis want to continue to have a community that is selected to host events like the Amgen Tour of California. It's necessary if we want Clovis to stay the safest city in the Valley. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Shrinkage at Day Casebeer Shows IP Litigators No Longer Immune to Recession Feb 27, 2009
Oh, and also Day said the firm finished up a big ol' patent case for client Amgen against drug company Roche, leaving some associates without much work. "Certainly the successful conclusion of the Roche case meant that we had much less demand for our services. We went from feast to famine.". (Law.com)
THE FACE OF CYCLING: Lance's return gives sport a boost Feb 26, 2009
He is a magnet for attention that might otherwise redound to more deserving riders -- guys like his Astana teammate Levi Leipheimer, who on Sunday clinched his third straight victory in the Amgen Tour of California, but whose next mention in this story is more than a thousand words away. But give Armstrong this: Three-and-a-half years after his retirement, two races into his comeback, he has plunged an IV full of Red Bull into the arm of a sport sorely in need of a pick-me-up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Top-tier credits visiting lenders farther in advance to ensure refinancing ability, even at higher rates Feb 25, 2009
Moreover, the last three months have seen a flurry of large-cap, investment-grade companies tap the bond markets successfully, including AT&T (NYSE: ATT), Walgreens (NYSE: WAG), and AmGen (NASDAQ: AMGN). General Electric (NYSE: GE), the AAA-rated conglomerate, issued USD 29bn of notes in January, and has said that it will issue up to USD 16bn more by the end of 2009. (FT.com -- Markets)
Eagles soar during Winter sports season Feb 25, 2009
Speaking of consistency and success, Levi Leipheimer sure knows how to do the Amgen Tour of California. He s now a three-time Amgen champion. (Santa Maria Times)
A better example Feb 24, 2009
It is great to see such extensive media coverage on the Amgen Tour of California bike race. It is a nice reminder that football, baseball, basketball and golf are not the only sporting events. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
ESCONDIDO: Cyclist dies in Centre City Parkway crash (1831) Feb 23, 2009
The crash, which happened shortly after 4 p.m., involved one northbound vehicle and was unrelated to the Amgen cycling race that ended in the city this afternoon, police said ... Earlier in the day, a spectator on a bicycle was hit on the path of the Amgen Tour of California, a nine-day race conducted in eight stages across the state. (North County Times)
Elite Racers Roll Into North County Feb 23, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis will be among the more than 100 elite riders who will finish the 800-mile, 2009 Amgen Tour of California bicycle race Sunday in Escondido. The eighth and final stage of the race begins in Rancho Bernardo at noon. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
In Pharma Mergers, More Big Biotechs Could Get Gobbled Feb 23, 2009
Shares of large biotechs like Amgen (NasdaqGS: - ) and Biogen Idec (NasdaqGS: - ) could benefit from takeover speculation. For more on this see: Biotech Stocks: Survival of the Fittest. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Patient Advocate Foundation Partners with Breakaway from Cancer, Raising Awareness and Funds for Free Services Available to Cancer Patients Feb 23, 2009
PAF Selected as Charitable Partner for National Initiative as Part of 2009 Amgen Tour of California Cycling Competition and Fundraiser ... Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) - a national non-profit organization that provides patient services to tens of thousands of patients every year who are unable to obtain access to care because of financial or insurance denials - is pleased to partner with Breakaway from Cancer, a national fundraising and educational... (PR Newswire)
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AMGEN: The lure of Palomar : North County Times - Californian 02-22-2009 ... AMGEN: The lure of Palomar ... Palomar Mountain's reputation as a challenging, heart-pounding ride for cyclists helped lure the prestigious Amgen Tour of California to North County, said Cami Mattson, president and chief executive officer of the San Diego North Convention ors Bureau. (North County Times)
Leipheimer Retains Tour Of California Lead Feb 22, 2009
But the American teammates were minor players during the Amgen Tour of California on Saturday. Rinaldo Nocentini of Italy lunged ahead of New Zealand's Hayden Roulston at the finish line to win Stage 7. (KCRA 3, CA)
Local riders dominate 'Race of Truth' Feb 21, 2009
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Levi’s Three-peat Feb 21, 2009
Three for a likely third consecutive Amgen Tour of California title ... With that win, he all but locked up his second Amgen title, later making good on the proclamation it would be the deciding event ... Zabriskie s Garmin-Slipstream team took the team title in last year s Amgen, but Astana (stocked with Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong) is providing quite the challenge this race. (Santa Maria Times)
Leipheimer wins third straight time trial Feb 21, 2009
Advertisement Holding up three fingers as he crossed the finish line, Levi Leipheimer took a dramatic victory in the time-trial stage of the Amgen Tour of California through Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley for the third year in a row. Racing in the last position in the individual time trial, Leipheimer posted a winning time of 30 minutes, 40. (Santa Maria Times)
