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GrokBot.com, a Flash Web site, to Uniquely Integrate DoubleClick's DART.

Dec 08, 1999 ... GrokBot, Inc. Adapts Then Licenses DoubleClick's Dart Application First Commercial Flash-Powered Web Site to Use The Program SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- GrokBot, Inc. announced today they have signed a DoubleClick DART agreement, for use with grokbot.com ...

Sony Music Nashville Re-Launches Web Site; New Home Page Offers Brand New Look and Exciting Features.

Dec 08, 1999 ... NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Nashville is raising its presence on the internet as the record company's web site has undergone a comprehensive renovation complete with redesigned pages and new features. The new site launched December 6, and can be accessed by logging ...

Triton Announces Dividend Declaration on 8% Convertible Preference Shares.

Dec 08, 1999 ... DALLAS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Triton Energy Limited (NYSE: OIL) announces the declaration of the semi-annual dividend on its 8% convertible preference shares. The cash dividend of $2.80 per share will be payable December 31, 1999, to shareholders of record December 17, 1999. The ...

Philadelphia Firefighters Prepare to Attend Memorial Service for Fallen Brothers in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Dec 08, 1999 ... PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Philadelphia Firefighters, I.A.F.F. Local 22: With heartfelt sorrow, members of Local 22, I.A.F.F. Philadelphia Firefighters' Association, are preparing to attend the memorial service for their fallen ...

Connex Speaks At First Annual Salomon Smith Barney NAS/SAN Conference; Mike Williams Addresses the Growing Opportunities in the Storage Industry.

Dec 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Connex, a Western Digital company and developer of network attached storage (NAS) and storage area network (SAN) technologies, today addressed the First Annual Salomon Smith Barney NAS/SAN Conference on December 7, at the Sheraton New York Hotel. The ...

25th Anniversary For a Detroit Tradition; The Nutcracker Presented By The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Dec. 9-19 at The Detroit Opera House.

Dec 08, 1999 ... A SILVER ANNIVERSARY FOR THE NUTCRACKER The Detroit Symphony Orchestra celebrates a 25th year of presenting The Nutcracker to Detroit audiences. This production is a reprise of the popular debut performance from last year's Nutcracker featuring the world-renowned troupe Ballet ...

Sun Healthcare Group Announces Third-Quarter Results.

Dec 08, 1999 ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SHGE) today announced results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 1999. The net loss for the period before certain charges was $157.4 million, or $2.65 per share. Accounting for the ...

Virus Advisory: Network Associates Upgrades Risk Assessment on Babylonia Worm; The First Automatically Updating Virus.

Dec 08, 1999 ... New W95.Babylonia.worm Arrives Disguised as a Y2K Bug Fix; Allows Virus Writers to Deliver New Payloads over the Internet SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- AVERT (Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team), a division of NAI Labs at Network Associates, Inc ....

Sun Microsystems Withdraws Java(TM) 2 Platform Submission From ECMA; Action Taken to Ensure Compatibility and Continued Rapid Pace of Innovation.

Dec 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ - Java Business(SM) Conference - December 7, 1999 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. announced today that it is withdrawing its proposal to formally standardize the Java(TM) 2 platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) from the standards body ECMA. Sun is withdrawing from the ...

Gov. Ridge Applauds Passage of e-Commerce Legislation.

Dec 08, 1999 ... PA Takes Important Step Sought by Gov. Ridge to Make PA A National Leader in e-Commerce First in Nation HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Tom Ridge today applauded the General Assembly's unanimous passage of e-commerce legislation that will make ...

NCO Group, Inc. Comments on Fourth Quarter 1999 Expectations.

Dec 08, 1999 ... FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- NCO Group, Inc. ("NCO")(Nasdaq: NCOG), a leading provider of accounts receivable management and other outsourced services, announced today that it expects to meet expectations for earnings per share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, ...

Cortex Names Maria Messinger as Vice President And Chief Financial Officer.

Dec 08, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CORX) has named Maria Messinger as a Vice President and the Company's Chief Financial Officer. She remains Controller of the Company. "I am pleased to announce the promotion of Ms ....

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Digital Gas, Inc. (DIGG.F)/.

Dec 08, 1999 ... In NYTU071, Digital Gas Forms Subsidiaries to Operate in Western Canada, moved earlier today, editors are advised that the stock symbol ...

WHX Annual Meeting Scheduled.

Dec 08, 1999 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Corporation (NYSE: WHX) announced today that its Board of Directors has set a meeting date and a record date for its 2000 Annual Stockholders Meeting. The Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been scheduled for March 15, 2000. The location and time ...

BFC Construction agrees to support increased bid of $13.00 from Armbro.

Dec 08, 1999 ... TSE, ASE(BFC), AMEX (BNC) TORONTO, Dec. 7 /CNW-PRN/ - Armbro Enterprises Inc. and BFC Construction Corporation have announced that the Board of Directors of BFC have agreed to unanimously recommend that shareholders accept an increased bid from Armbro for effective consideration ...

WATCHFIRE DRAWS TOP EXECUTIVE AWAY FROM COREL Jim Orban joins Watchfire as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Dec 08, 1999 ... OTTAWA, ON, December 7 /CNW-PRN/ - Watchfire, a leader in e-business quality assurance solutions, today announced the appointment of Jim Orban to its executive team as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Orban joins Watchfire from his post as Executive Vice President Sales and ...

Concord Technologies Introduces eReceive, Voice- and Fax-to-Email Messaging For Mobile Professionals.

Dec 08, 1999 ... SEATTLE, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Concord Technologies, a leading provider of unified messaging and Internet fax services, today announced the launch of eReceive(TM), its new unified messaging service which delivers users' voice and fax messages instantly to their existing email accounts ....

Gold Bennett & Cera LLP Files Class Action Against Abbott Laboratories Alleging Violations of Federal Securities Laws.

Dec 08, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Gold Bennett & Cera LLP: Gold Bennett & Cera LLP has filed a class action lawsuit for violations of the federal securities laws in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ...

Peregrine Webcast Regarding E-Procurement Solution December 7, 1999.

Dec 08, 1999 ... ** Webcast/Teleconference: Wednesday December 8 at 10:30 a.m. EST ** The Next Generation of E-Procurement Peregrine Systems(R) Unveils Total Cost Solution for Internet Procurement Video/Audio Webcast Followed by Q&A With Peregrine Systems ...

Food Processor Signs One Year Contract for Neozyme Odor Control Product.

Dec 08, 1999 ... ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Neozyme International, Inc., a subsidiary of International Daleco Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ILDO), announced today that it has signed a one year contract with food processor, A Cut Above Foods, Inc., to supply the Neozyme patented odor ...

U.S. Postal Service Ready for Year 2000.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Where Will Most Californians Be When the Clock Strikes Midnight And the Calendar Turns 2000? SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- While most folks will be finalizing their plans for the New Year celebration, U.S. Postal Service employees will be manning Y2K Postal ...

Sega Spin-off and Nortel Networks Enable More Than 5,000 to Play Interactive Video Game -- Simultaneously -- Over High Performance Internet.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Nortel Networks' high-performance Internet technology provides huge bandwidth capacity, speed for Sega's hot 'Dreamcast' game system RICHARDSON, TX/TOKYO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ - Just in time for Christmas, Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT) is teaming with ISAO Corp. of ...

The International Benefits Network Appoints New Board Members.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Susan Hunt, President of San Francisco-Based Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. to Assume Role as Deputy Chairman SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Benefits Network (IBN) has appointed Susan K. Hunt Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors. Ms. Hunt is the ...

Verdant Brands, Inc. Names John Hetterick Chief Executive Officer.

Dec 08, 1999 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdant Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERD) today announced that John F. Hetterick has been named the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Hetterick, 54, joined Verdant in January as President and Chief Operating Officer to assume responsibilities for the ...

Bidders, Japan's Preeminent Web Auction Site, Chooses Infoteria's XML Technology for Its Next Generation Business Seller Network.

Dec 08, 1999 ... PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Infoteria Inc., a leading XML software design and development company, today announced that BIDDERS, the official auction site of So-net (the Web service of Sony Communications Network) and ISIZE (the Web service of Recruit Co, Ltd.), will use ...

Infoteria Announces iConnector and iMessenger Availability of English Version Empowers Rapid XML-Based Solution Development Worldwide.

Dec 08, 1999 ... PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Infoteria Inc., a leading XML software design and development company, today announced that the English version of their industry leading XML products iConnector and iMessenger will start shipping in the first quarter of 2000 and be available worldwide ....

New Mist III Pipeline Goes Into Service.

Dec 08, 1999 ... MIST, Ore., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- With the turn of a valve, Mist community advocate Louise Green started the flow of natural gas from NW Natural's underground storage facility into the company's new, 27-mile pipeline. (Photo: ...

Gov. Ridge Trumpets Senate's Passage of 'Growing Greener'.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Gov. Ridge Thanks Lawmakers for Acting on His No. 1 Legislative Priority Bill Would Make Largest Environment Investment in PA History Calls on House to Follow Suit Tomorrow HARRISBURG, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Tom Ridge tonight hailed the ...

Gov. Ridge Hails Passage of Manufacturing Exemption Legislation.

Dec 08, 1999 ... HARRISBURG, Penn., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Tom Ridge tonight issued the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of manufacturing exemption legislation: "Manufacturing is an integral component of our economy. Manufacturing jobs are good jobs, family-sustaining jobs, and ...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Michigan Dept. of Consumer & Industry Services/.

Dec 08, 1999 ... In DETU034A, Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services Investigating Accident at Rouge Power House, moved earlier today, we are advised by the Department that there were inaccuracies in the media update. The incident at the Rouge Power House involved only one employee who ...

Manning and Bledsoe Team Up/Face Off in the Same Week; As Patriots and Colts Gear Up for AFC Battle, QBS Release Video to Help Coaches.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Live Telephone Press Conference On Wednesday December 8th @ 12 Noon -- 1-888-747-3510 Confirmation # -- 2599080 With Drew Bledsoe, Peyton Manning And Larry Kennan, NFLCA Director The week before they face off in a critical AFC East match up, ...

EMMIS Communications Announces 3rd Quarter Conference Call.

Dec 08, 1999 ... INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 21, 1999, EMMIS Communications will host a conference call to discuss third quarter earnings. EMMIS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Smulyan and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Walter Berger will host ...

Claire Catanach Joins PhDx Systems, Inc. as Marketing Communications Manager.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Catanach Brings 15 Years of Strategic Marketing and Industry Experience To PhDx's Fast-Growing Organization ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- PhDx Systems, Inc., provider of tailored, integrated software applications, data collection services and data ...

'The Big Game' Winning Numbers Drawn Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999.

Dec 08, 1999 ... LANSING, Mich., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning "Big Game" numbers (in ascending order) for tonight's (December 7, 1999) drawing were: <Pre>5/50 Numbers Big Money Ball Number 22 26 27 38 ...

Qwest Announces Completion of a High-Speed Fiber-Optic, Broadband Internet Network in Canada.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Company to Provide Next-Generation IP Services in Major Canadian Markets DENVER, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Qwest Communications International Inc. (Nasdaq: QWST), the broadband Internet communications company, today announced completion of a 4,300-mile high-speed fiber-optic ...

Baan Company Expands Equity Financing Agreement With Fletcher International Potential for Additional $200 Million Equity Investment.

Dec 08, 1999 ... HERNDON, Va. and BARNEVELD, Netherlands, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Baan Company N.V. (Nasdaq: BAANF; ASE: BAAN) announced today that it has expanded its agreement with Fletcher International Limited to provide up to an additional $200 million in equity funding. This is in addition to a ...

ZapMe! Announces Grand Opening of ZapMall.

Dec 08, 1999 ... New ZapMall Part of E-Commerce Initiative to Offer Educational and Lifestyle Products in Schools and Homes Nationwide SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ZapMe! Corporation (Nasdaq: IZAP), provider of free computer labs, satellite-based Internet access and ...

Computer Associates and Acer Group Create Joint Venture to Host and Deliver Applications Over the Internet.

Dec 08, 1999 ... New Company to Help Eliminate the Start-Up and Sustaining Costs of Running Business Applications ISLANDIA, N.Y., and TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) and The Acer Group (Acer), the third largest computer hardware ...

DeveloGen Scientific Co-Founders Awarded German Future Award For Achievement In Technology and Innovation.

Dec 08, 1999 ... GOETTINGEN, Germany, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- DeveloGen AG today announced that its scientific co-founders, Prof. Dr. Peter Gruss and Prof. Dr. Herbert Jaeckle, have received the German Future Award -- the President's Award for Technology and Innovation. This prize is the highest ...

Cantab Completes Option and Licence Agreement with Genvec - Companies Forge Leading Position in Neurological Gene Delivery -.

Dec 08, 1999 ... CAMBRIDGE, England, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantab Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: CNTBY; LSE: CTB) today announced that it has strengthened its patent position in herpes simplex virus (HSV) vector technology through the completion of an exclusive option agreement for a worldwide licence to ...

'The Big Game' Winning Numbers for the Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999 Drawing.

Dec 08, 1999 ... LANSING, Mich., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning "Big Game" numbers (in ascending order) for the Tuesday, Dec. 7 drawing were: <Pre>5/50 Numbers Big Money Ball Number 22 26 27 38 4427 </Pre> The total ...

Global Media Initiates its Holiday Feed the Hungry Campaign.

Dec 08, 1999 ... SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Dec. 8 /CNW/ - Global Media Corp. (OTC BB: GLMC) is pleased to announce from the Streaming Media West '99 convention, its ``Holiday Feed the Hungry Campaign.'' In welcoming the holiday spirit, Global Media has initiated a food bank drive throughout North ...

Ramco to Increase Its Medusa Interest to 100%.

Dec 08, 1999 ... ABERDEEN, England, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramco Energy plc (Ramco) (Amex: RCO), the independent energy company, today announces that it has reached agreement to increase its interest in its subsidiary, Medusa Oil & Gas Limited (Medusa), from 82% to 100%. The additional 18% interest will ...

Senator Dianne Feinstein Joins With Postal Service to Launch 'Give a Gift to Find a Cure' Holiday Campaign.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Friday, Dec. 10 at Sutter Street Post Office, San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Offices throughout the state of California are participating in a holiday campaign to promote the use of the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp for all holiday mail. ...

Autoliv Declares Stockholders' Meeting and Dividend.

Dec 08, 1999 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has set May 4, 2000, as the date for the Annual General Meeting of Stockholders. The meeting will be held in Chicago. Holders of ...

Microsoft Introduces Microsoft Mobile Explorer.

Dec 08, 1999 ... New Mobile Phone Platform Based on WAP and Other Key Wireless Initiatives Provides Comprehensive Solution for a Range of Wireless Phones REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking another step toward empowering people through great software any time, any place and ...

DATA RACE Announces VocalWare IP for Broadband Remote Access.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Remote Workers Can Now Access Internet, Voice, Data and Fax Over a Single High Bandwidth Connection LAS VEGAS and SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at CTI Expo, DATA RACE(R) (Nasdaq: RACE) announced the addition of broadband IP access to its VocalWare(TM) ...

National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. to Sparkle with 75,000 GE Holiday Lights.

Dec 08, 1999 ... President Clinton to flip switch Wednesday evening, Dec. 8 CLEVELAND, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- When President Clinton flips the switch to turn on the 1999 National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening, Dec. 8th, the event will mark the 37th consecutive year ...

Strategy Analytics Finds E-Commerce Strategies at Major US Corporations Still Primarily Defensive.

Dec 08, 1999 ... New Report Details Results From Initial Roundtable Panel For E-Commerce Planners BOSTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Business Strategies service of Strategy Analytics, Inc., announced the publication of "Building Without Blueprints: The First IBS E-Commerce ...

Three Million Americans Would Rather Shop for a Burial Plot Than Prepare Their Home PCs for Y2K.

Dec 08, 1999 ... ROY, Utah, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately three million Americans -- or 13% of Y2K "PC Procrastinators" -- would rather shop for a burial plot than prepare their home computers for Y2K, according to a new survey conducted by Roper Starch for Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a leader ...

Discover a Canadian Winter Wonderland with Rates to Celebrate at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

Dec 08, 1999 ... - Special Packages at Fairmont's Luxurious Hotels in Quebec and Ontario - TORONTO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is offering guests special discounted rates and promotions at six of the luxury hotel chain's Ontario and Quebec properties in celebration of the ...

SportsForWomen.com Welcomes Basketball Columnist Fran Harris.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Veteran WNBA Player and TV Sports Commentator Joins Leading Women's Sports Web Site NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Former professional basketball player and well-known sports commentator Fran Harris is bringing her expertise to SportsForWomen.com ...

Millennium Multiples Contest Seeks 'Double' Entries.

Dec 08, 1999 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Who will be first to give birth to not one but two babies (or more!) on January 1, 2000? That's what the editors of TWINS Magazine would like to know. And they're sponsoring a contest to find out. TWINS Magazine, the parenting "bible" ...

Borders.com has Pokemon, Potter and Holiday Gifts Galore.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Recommendations, Giveaways and Entertaining Diversions Make for Fun and Hassle-Free Gift-Giving ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 50 million* web sites out there, finding the right one to help with your holiday shopping can be more daunting than ...

Netcentives Welcomes Petstore.com Into Its Premier ClickRewards Shopping Network.

Dec 08, 1999 ... ClickRewards and Petstore.com Team Up to Offer One Million Miles for The Millennium SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Netcentives(TM) Inc. (Nasdaq: NCNT), a leading developer of Internet loyalty infrastructure software and services designed to drive e-commerce, ...

Gale Group has the Scoop on Gunter Grass.

Dec 08, 1999 ... FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 10, 1999 author Gunter Grass will receive the Nobel Prize for Literature from King Carl XVI Gustaf. The Swedish Academy notes that Grass' book The Tin Drum (1959) granted German literature " ... a new beginning after decades of ...

Sprint and Governor George Ryan to Celebrate Grand Opening Of Bolingbrook, Illinois Customer Care Center.

Dec 08, 1999 ... WHO:Governor George Ryan, Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Director Pam McDonough, Will County Board Executive Charles Adelman, Bolingbrook Mayor Roger C. Claar, along with Sprint PCS executives will speak about the creation of 1,200 new ...

e-Net Financial Corporation Assigned German Tradegate Symbol: 'ENF'.

Dec 08, 1999 ... IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- e-Net Financial Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ENNT) (CUSIP # 26874T 10 4) announced today that its Common Stock will trade on the Berlin Tradegate trading platform under the Symbol "ENF." The German Securities Code (Wertpapierkennumer) is 925558. ...

Hire An 'Inc.' 500 CEO for Only $49 Per Month!

Dec 08, 1999 ... Double Your Profits in One Year -- Guaranteed! CHICAGO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- "Hire an 'Inc.' 500 CEO for only $49 per month!" With that declaration, Inc. 500 CEO and Chicago businessman Scott D. Hallman today launched his web site www.innovativegrowth.com to promote his new ...

Amazon.com and Sprint First to Offer Internet Shopping on Wireless Phones.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Sprint PCS Wireless Web And Amazon.com Customers Can Now Do Their Holiday Shopping Online From Wireless Phones SEATTLE, Wash. and KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online retailer Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Sprint PCS (NYSE: PCS), the nation's ...

New Fast Search Release Significantly Enhances Relevancy, Delivers Faster Query Response Time.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Search Technology Vendor Debuts 25 Language Catalogs and New Advanced Search WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Search & Transfer(TM) (FAST(TM)) (http://www.fast.no), a leading provider of Internet search products and services, today launched a new version of its ...

UPLIFT International, Korean Air and Project HOPE Launch Medical Airlift to Central Vietnam Flood Region.

Dec 08, 1999 ... Effort Aimed at Disease Control Near Hue with 25-Ton Shipment WASHINGTON, and HUE, Vietnam, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- UPLIFT International, Korean Air and Project HOPE will airlift 25 tons of medical supplies to Vietnam in the wake of a hundred-year flood that struck central ...

ChemConnect Hosts Internet's First Ethylene Transaction.

Dec 08, 1999 ... World Chemical Exchange Matches Buyer and Seller in a Transaction Exceeding $1 Million SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ChemConnect Inc., the world's largest global Internet exchange for all types of chemicals and plastics, today announced that, for the first ...

ExpertEyes Partners With Ondisplay, Inc. to Launch Ondisplay Europe.

Dec 08, 1999 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- ExpertEyes, a Belgium-based market leader in launching U.S.-based software vendors in Europe, has announced an international partnership with OnDisplay,(R) Inc., an e-business portal and e-marketplace software company, to establish a new ...

Y2K Internet Activist Challenges Software Companies To Fix America's Year 2000 Problem for Free.

Dec 08, 1999 ... CODY, Wyo., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- A Y2K Internet Activist has put up a $22,000 web server with nothing on it. In the next 48 hours, he hopes to have that server cranking out a quarter-million downloads of a Y2K PC fix utility from a yet-undetermined "hero" software company. The only ...