PR Newswire back issues from Wednesday, April 5:
Clearwire Launches High Speed Wireless Internet Access in Albuquerque.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Beginning April 17, Service Available to Local Businesses Through NM Fiber, Inc., NMCG.Net, Oso Grande Technologies, Inc., Rt66 Internet, Southwest Cyberport, Spinn.net and US1 Net ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- At a launch event ...
Artificial Life SmartEngine Now Able to Process Chinese and Japanese Languages.
Apr 05, 2000 ... BOSTON, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial Life Inc. (Nasdaq: ALIF) today announced that its proprietary ALife-SmartEngine(TM) technology and its natural language based software robot technology (smart bots) are able to process, analyze, and respond to natural language queries ...
Nationally Recognized Breastfeeding Expert Speaks at Northwestern Memorial.
Apr 05, 2000 ... WHO: Marianne Neifert, MD, a nationally recognized pediatrician and expert in breastfeeding and lactation management. Known as "Dr. Mom," Dr. Neifert is the author of three popular parenting books, including Dr. Mom's Guide to Breastfeeding. ...
TellThemNow Invites the World to Weigh in on the Fate of Elian Gonzalez.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SEATTLE, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- It is an understatement to say the fate of Elian Gonzales, the Cuban refugee caught between communist and capitalist worlds, has captured worldwide attention. Now, using a new service called TellThemNow.com, anyone with Internet access can send ...
Rainmaker Systems Chief Executive Officer Highlighted on Wall Street Reporter.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Silton, Chief Executive Officer of Rainmaker Systems (Nasdaq: RMKR), the leading web-enabled Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) company, was interviewed by the Wall Street Reporter today. The Wall Street Reporter is the ...
Broadband Sports to Produce the Official Web Site for Dallas Cowboys.
Apr 05, 2000 ... -Broadband Sports to Provide In-Depth and Unique Content for 'America's Team'- -Expands Broadband Sports' Client Base to Team Site Production- IRVING, Texas, and LOS ANGELES, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd., and Broadband ...
Seessel's Customers Contribute to Breast Cancer Research By Returning Their Jitney Gold Cards.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Seessel's Bonus Buy & Community Partners Programs Introduced MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Seessel's by Albertson's has announced that it will make a contribution to the Memphis affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, following Albertson's ...
Sybase, Inc./.
Apr 05, 2000 ... In SFTU020, "Sybase (Nasdaq: SYBS) to Present Luncheon Keynote Address at DCI's Corporate Portals Conference," moved earlier today, we are advised by the company that the first sentence should read "this week's" rather than ...
Boeing Reports First Quarter 2000 Deliveries.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SEATTLE, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced first quarter 2000 deliveries across its commercial, military and space operations. The company reported delivering 74 commercial jet transports, plus one 747 delivered for the U.S. Air Force, in the ...
Legend Airlines Announces Inaugural Service; Dallas-Based Airline Will Begin Service to Washington Dulles, LAX and Vegas.
Apr 05, 2000 ... DALLAS, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Legend Airlines today announced it will begin its Legend Class Legendary Style(TM) service to Washington Dulles, Los Angeles International (LAX) and Las Vegas, and the airline is celebrating the launch this Wednesday and Thursday. ...
'Having Our Say' Wins Coveted Peabody Award.
Apr 05, 2000 ... NEW YORK, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sadie and Miss Bessie Delany continue to "have their say." The television film "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" won the prestigious Peabody Award for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service ...
'Millionaire' Bride Darva Conger Grants 'E! News Daily' an Exclusive Las Vegas Interview on the Eve of Marriage's Annulment.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Conger Tells of Offers from Hollywood Studios to Do Reality-Based Television This Just in from 'E! News Daily' LOS ANGELES, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Darva Conger, the distaff half of the infamous marriage made Hollywood, sat down this morning with "E! News ...
NTS announces resignation of a director.
Apr 05, 2000 ... VANCOUVER, April 4 /CNW-PRN/ - The Board of Directors of the Company announces that David Mullen has resigned from its board of directors effective today. His reason for resigning is to avoid any potential conflicts between the Company and HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc. or HSBC Bank Canada as ...
Corinthian Colleges Completes Acquisition of Georgia Medical Institute.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SANTA ANA, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCO) today announced that, effective April 1, 2000, it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Georgia Medical Institute, which consists of three campuses in the greater ...
Honey Bees Contribute Over $14 Billion to the Value of U.S. Crop Production.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Many of the Country's Crops Would Not Exist Without the Honey Bee at Bloom Time LONGMONT, Colo., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- As honey bees gather pollen and nectar for their survival, they pollinate crops such as apples, cranberries, melons and broccoli. Some ...
VirtualFund, Inc. Announces Extension of GE Financing Relationship.
Apr 05, 2000 ... MINNEAPOLIS, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- VirtualFund, Inc. (Nasdaq: VFND), an Internet Venture Resources and Investments company, today announced that General Electric Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of General Electric Corporation (NYSE: GE), has extended its financing ...
Boole Joins Edison Capital as Acquisitions Director.
Apr 05, 2000 ... IRVINE, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Boole has joined Edison Capital as an acquisitions director for the Boston Office of its affordable housing subsidiary, Edison Capital Housing Investments (ECHI). As an acquisitions director, Boole is responsible for ...
PriceSmart Announces Second Quarter Results.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SAN DIEGO, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceSmart, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSMT) (www.pricesmart.com) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2000 and for the six months ended February 29, 2000. Total revenues increased 237% to $80.1 million over revenues ...
'A Second Chance to Claim a Domain'.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Worldsite.ws Offers New Website Opportunities FEED DATE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 5, 2000 FEED TIME: 1:30PM - 2:00PM (EASTERN) TELSTAR 4 (C-BAND) TRANSPONDER 6 DUAL AUDIO 6.2/6.8 For more information on this report or to preview ...
ChemConnect Announces Further Investors.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Seven More Leading Global Chemical and Plastics Industry Companies Back World Chemical Exchange; Joined by New Financial Investor, Citigroup SAN FRANCISCO, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ChemConnect Inc., a leading business-to-business, global marketplace that ...
Columbine JDS Completes the Interface with Triveni Digital's PSIP Generator.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Completion of Joint Development Between CJDS and Triveni Digital Marks Industry's First PSIP Generator for DTV Stations Compatible with CJDS Traffic And Automation Systems Visit Columbine JDS at NAB Booths L-10471 & L-9738 DENVER, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
Digital Microwave Corporation Ships World's First 38 GHz, 155 Mbps 128 QAM Radio.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: DMIC), today announced that the company has begun shipments of the 38 GHz Altium(TM) broadband radio to a leading U.S. CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier). The shipments mark the completion ...
PCsupport.com forms partnership with Canada's second largest telecommunications company.
Apr 05, 2000 ... TELUS Selects PCsupport.com's eSupport Solution to Reduce Support Costs and Increase Customer Satisfaction MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, April 4 /CNW-PRN/ - PCsupport.com Inc. (OTC BB: PCSP), a leading provider of eSupport solutions for businesses and consumers, today announced ...
Mobile Information Dynamics (MID) Launches Commercial Horseracing Information Service Using Phone.com's UP.Link Server.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Using 'mobileGet' Handsets Equipped With UP.Browser, Subscribers Can Browse Horseracing Information TOKYO, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Phone.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHCM), a leading provider of mobile Internet software, applications and services, today announced ...
NEC Develops 20.1" Digital Interface TFT-LCD Module for High-End Displays.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation (NEC) (Nasdaq: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.l) and NEC Electronics Inc. have developed a 20.1-inch thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) with digital interface offering display of up to 16.77 million colors ...
Hill & Knowlton Turns to Intraspect C-Business(TM) Solutions to Deploy Global B2B Collaborative Environment.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Leading International Public Relations Firm Deploys HK.net Built on Intraspect Technology to Enhance Client Services and Streamline Coordination of Global Public Relations Activities LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Intraspect ...
OmniSky Expands Executive Management Team With Five Industry Leaders.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Wireless Internet Services Startup Appoints New Financial, Business And Operations Executives PALO ALTO, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniSky Corporation, the provider of a complete wireless email and Internet service for handheld devices such as the ...
Indie Distributor The Asylum Releases 'Drylongso' Exclusively at Hollywood Video Stores.
Apr 05, 2000 ... The Asylum and Hollywood Entertainment Join Together to Provide Independent Spirit Award Winner and Director Cauleen Smith Major Distribution LOS ANGELES, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asylum has partnered with Hollywood Entertainment Corporation to ...
Watson Provides Further Details on Gum Lawsuit Win.
Apr 05, 2000 ... CORONA, Calif., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI) announced today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled in Watson's favor, affirming the District Court's previous decision to allow Watson to ship and sell its Nicotine ...
eOutlets.com is Established as a Freestanding Company.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Author Chuck Martin and 'Wheel of Fortune' Host Pat Sajak Join eOutlets.com Board BALTIMORE, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- eOutlets.com, the first true outlet mall on the Web, announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to separate from its ...
REALM Forms US-Based Internet Development Group.
Apr 05, 2000 ... CDNX:RG VANCOUVER, April 5 /CNW-PRN/ - REALM Group Inc announced today the formation of a Seattle-based Internet development group, Inception Ventures LLC. Inception Ventures is a privately-held US company which will initially partner exclusively with publicly-traded ...
TRANSGENE Releases Additional Safety Data On the Use of Adenoviral Vectors in Cancer Patients.
Apr 05, 2000 ... STRASBOURG, France, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- TRANSGENE S.A. (Nasdaq: TRGNY) (Nouveau Marche: TRANSGENE) announced that the results of its initial Phase I clinical trial with its adenoviral vector incorporating the gene for Interleukin 2 were presented yesterday, April 4th, 2000 ...
Creo Announces Change in Relationship with Heidelberg.
Apr 05, 2000 ... VANCOUVER, April 5 /CNW-PRN/ - Creo Products Inc. (NASDAQ: CREO; TSE: CRE) ('Creo') announced today that it has exercised its right to end the Heidelberg/Creo joint venture. Creo and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ('Heidelberg') have been unable to agree on modifications to the ...
DCR Rates Lease Receivables Securitization in Korea.
Apr 05, 2000 ... HONG KONG, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) has assigned a foreign currency rating of "BBB" (Triple-B) to the US$101.0 million senior notes issued by KDBC Leasing Receivables Corp I (the issuer), an Ireland incorporated special purpose entity. The ...
AimGlobal Technologies Closes Sale of Gas Safety Division, AIM Safe-Air Products Ltd.
Apr 05, 2000 ... AMEX and TSE: AGT TORONTO, April 4 /CNW-PRN/ - AimGlobal Technologies Company Inc. (TSE, AMEX: AGT) today announced it has successfully closed the sale of its gas safety division, AIM Safe-Air Products Ltd. The Company confirmed that although the prospects for AIM Safe-Air ...
Bank Plus Corporation Reports Completion of Deposit Sales, Nomination Of Directors and Status of Credit Card Portfolio.
Apr 05, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank Plus Corporation (Nasdaq: BPLS) ("Bank Plus" or the "Corporation") and its subsidiaries (the "Company"), which includes Fidelity Federal Bank, FSB, ("Fidelity" or the "Bank") today announced the following: Sales of Deposits ...
Gemini and Kyowa Hakko Discover Novel Gene for Diabetes and Obesity.
Apr 05, 2000 ... CAMBRIDGE, England, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini Genomics plc, today announced results from its first commercial gene discovery study, in collaboration with the Japanese pharmaceutical company, Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co Ltd. Completion of the study triggered payment of an ...
Vitria Technology Inc.: Two-for-One Stock Split Completed April 5, 2000.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitria Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VITR), a leading ebusiness platform provider, today announced that its shares began trading reflecting the two-for-one stock split announced last month. Shares closed on Tuesday at $70 per share which, ...
ORATEC Interventions Announces Commencement of Trading on Nasdaq National Market.
Apr 05, 2000 ... MENLO PARK, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ORATEC Interventions, Inc. (Nasdaq: OTEC) today announced its initial public offering of 4,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $14.00 per share. The shares will commence trading today on the Nasdaq National Market under the ...
Kanakaris Broadband Content Receives Rave Review From Independent AboveStream.com;.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Kanakaris Content Delivery Shows Positive Future For Direct Internet Entertainment COSTA MESA, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanakaris Communications (OTC Bulletin Board: KKRS), creator of CinemaPop.com, the Internet Box Office(TM), has received a rave ...
Closing of Acquisition of Lyondell Polyols Business.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Bayer Now World's Biggest Supplier of Polyurethane Raw Materials US$2.45 Billion Investment in Core Business BEIJING, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The acquisition by Bayer of the polyols business of Lyondell Chemical Company, Houston, Texas, USA, was closed on ...
Euronet Provides Bank South Pacific with Arksys Software Solution.
Apr 05, 2000 ... LEAWOOD, Kan., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Euronet Services Inc. (Nasdaq: EEFT), a leading provider of electronic financial solutions and transaction processing services, today announced that Bank South Pacific (BSP) has selected the company's Arksys Card Management and Integrated ...
Nuesoft.com Enhances Management Team.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Atlanta-based Company Announces Addition of Two Vice Presidents to Management Team ATLANTA, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Determined to make the first-of-its-kind Internet solution for physician practice management a success, Nuesoft.com named Brett Bennett as ...
MGI Software Showcases PhotoSpace(TM) to Partners at Internet World Spring 2000.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Technologies to Enable any Web Site to Offer Photo Enhancement, Correction, and Composition Capabilities Spring Internet World, LOS ANGELES, CA. Booth No. 5430, April 5 /CNW-PRN/ - MGI Software (TSE:MGI), a leader in E-Commerce imaging and digital video, will be ...
Strategic Alliance Between MGI Software & Eveo Will Usher in a New Era in Digital Expression.
Apr 05, 2000 ... MGI VideoWave III to be Given to Visitors to Eveo.com, the Leading Consumer-Created Video Site SAN FRANCISCO, CA and TORONTO, April 5 /CNW-PRN/ - MGI Software (TSE:MGI), a leader in e-commerce imaging and digital video, and Eveo, the leader in user-generated video, ...
From the Fairway to the Highway, Continental Tires Uncovers Male Gender Traits.
Apr 05, 2000 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that men of all ages love toys, from cars and computers to golf clubs and stereo systems. Recent research by Continental Tires found that when men were asked what toy they treasured the most, golf clubs were the clear ...
FindGift.com Chooses CyberGreetings.com Private Label Technology.
Apr 05, 2000 ... ATLANTA, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- FindGift.com, the Web's personal gift assistant, announced today the launch of an online greeting card service powered by technology from CyberGreetings.com. Now, users of the FindGift.com gift finding service can schedule a free CyberGreeting ...
Online Games Provide a 'Digital-Bridge' for the Home-Bound and Homesick.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SAN FRANCISCO, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Every weekend Justin Acker and his father play cards. It doesn't matter that Justin lives on the other side of the globe. The Internet allows this family to play an international game of hearts and spades and talk like never before. ...
Network Associates to Keynote With Janet Reno at Department of Justice Cybercrime Summit.
Apr 05, 2000 ... NAI Executives Presiding at Two Cyber Security Events with Top Government Officials and Technology Leaders PALO ALTO, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Network Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: NETA), today announced that it will provide expert insight and ...
Virtual Ink Launches mimio.com(TM) Online Collaboration Destination.
Apr 05, 2000 ... - New mimio.com Meeting Center Extends the Power of mimio(TM) with EnhancedInternet Infrastructure for 'Ink'-based Collaboration - LOS ANGELES, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Ink Corporation, creator of the award-winning mimio(TM), unveiled a new online ...
SGI Forms Organization Optimized to Serve U.S. Federal Government.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SGI Federal Extends Commitment to Key Industry, Customers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- SGI (NYSE: SGI) today announced the establishment of SGI Federal, a new organization created to further strengthen the company's commitment to U.S. federal ...
Datum to Provide Global One's International Network With Carrier-Class Synchronization Solutions.
Apr 05, 2000 ... NetSyncPlus(R) Guarantees Transmission Integrity of High-Speed Data and Voice Over ATM IRVINE, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Datum Inc. (Nasdaq: DATM), a leading designer and global supplier of synchronization, timing and frequency solutions, recently ...
Convergent Communications Appoints Joseph Zell President and Chief Executive Officer.
Apr 05, 2000 ... - Industry Veteran Brings Wealth of Experience to Fast-Growing Nationwide Solutions Provider - Texas Pacific Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Lead $175 Million Investment ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergent ...
Yamaha Introduces 8x Pure Phase Laser System CD-RW Recorder.
Apr 05, 2000 ... - First CD-RW Manufacturer to Introduce Drive Capable of 8x Rewrite - LOS ANGELES, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamaha Corporation of America announces the introduction of the CRW8824 series of internal and external ReWritable CD recorders at Retail Vision 2000. These ...
Sprint Unveils Enhanced Conferencing Functionality To Provide Customers With Increased Control and Security.
Apr 05, 2000 ... E-Commerce and On-Demand Conference Enhancements to Provide Superior Management Before, During and After an Audio Conference LOS ANGELES, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint today announced broad ranging Web-enabled capabilities for its audio conferencing ...
The Island ECN Chooses InterNAP Connectivity.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SEATTLE, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- InterNAP Network Services (Nasdaq: INAP) announced today that The Island ECN, Inc., an automated trading system for equity securities, has chosen InterNAP's Internet connectivity service. The Island ECN has connected to one of InterNAP's Private ...
EntrePort Appoints Scott Lucas, Former Chief Equity Officer of AIM Capital Management, To EntrePort Board.
Apr 05, 2000 ... SAN DIEGO, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- EntrePort Corporation ("EntrePort" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: ERTE) announced today the appointment of Scott Lucas to EntrePort's Board of Directors. Mr. Lucas is currently Chairman and CEO of YourPut.com, a private ...
'Clicks, Bricks, Catalogs' Integrated As GearDirect.com, Peak Lifestyles Merge.
Apr 05, 2000 ... BOULDER, Colo., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The synergy of sporting goods e-tailing, traditional in-store shopping and ordering through a mountain lifestyle catalog have all come together in a new generation company to be known as Peak Ltd. Peak will be an amalgam of ...
Aradigm Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment of Secondary Public Offering.
Apr 05, 2000 ... 375,000 Share Over-Allotment Sold Completing Secondary Offering HAYWARD, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Aradigm Corporation (Nasdaq: ARDM) announced today that the underwriters of the company's recent secondary public offering, led by Credit Suisse First Boston, ...
MUSE Technologies Subsidiary Wins $1 Million Visualization Center Contract.
Apr 05, 2000 ... UK Offices of MUSE to Design, Install and Support World's Most Powerful Visualization Facility at University of Manchester ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- MUSE Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MUZE) today announced that it has been awarded a major ...
Here Comes the Sun, New York; Break Out Your Favorite Sunglasses And Win;.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Delta Express Launches New Service with Florida Encounter -- Just Beware of the Alligator NEW YORK, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Is it an airport or a tropical paradise? We're not sure, but beware of the alligator. Today from 2-3 p.m., the first 100 ...
Geoworks and Any Mountain Offer Mobile Attitude Discounts to Outdoor Enthusiasts With Mobile Phones or Pagers.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Discount Merchandise From Any Mountain and Free Northstar Lift Tickets Available to New Mobile Attitude Subscribers ALAMEDA, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Geoworks Corporation (Nasdaq: GWRX), a pioneer in mobile data communications services and ...
Cragar Industries, Inc. Posts Earnings For Year End.
Apr 05, 2000 ... PHOENIX, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Cragar Industries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CRGR) today reported earnings for the year ended December 31, 1999 of $54,678 compared to a loss for the year ended December 31, 1998 of $3,971,442. "By focusing our efforts on replacing ...
AT&T, BT and Concert to Invest $2 Billion In Global Network of Internet Data Centers.
Apr 05, 2000 ... LONDON and NEW YORK, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T, BT and Concert today jointly announced plans to invest $2 billion over three years to deliver seamless, global e-commerce services via a network of 44 Internet Data Centers in 16 countries. The centers will be directly ...
EAI Announces Immediate Availability of VisView(R) 3.0 and VisMockUp(R) 3.0.
Apr 05, 2000 ... Enhancements to 2D/3D Measurement and Markup and New Add-On Capabilities Redefine the Standard for Digital Mockup AMES, Iowa, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Engineering Animation, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAII), the industry's leading provider of product visualization, ...