PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, June 15:
Micro Linear Settles Legal Dispute.
Jun 15, 2000 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Linear Corporation (Nasdaq: MLIN) announced today that it had reached an out of court settlement with a customer on a product dispute initiated in 1997 and followed by a complaint filed in December, 1998. The terms of the ...
Advertising Agency, Yaffe & Company, to Provide Employees With Some Relief From Rising Gas Prices.
Jun 15, 2000 ... SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Yaffe, President of Yaffe & Company, an advertising agency in Southfield, Michigan, made an announcement today which brought smiles to the faces of the agency's nearly 50 associates. Due to skyrocketing gasoline prices, ...
New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Currency to Russia, Reports U.S. Arrorney.
Jun 15, 2000 ... BOSTON, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A New Hampshire travel agent pled guilty today in federal court to charges that he smuggled money to Russia on three different occasions. United States Attorney Donald K. Stern announced today that ROBERT DRUMM, age 51, of 384 Center ...
Former Milton Bradley Employee Sentenced to Term of Imprisonment for Mail Fraud, Money Laundering and Federal Income Tax Fraud Convictions, Reports U.S. Attorney.
Jun 15, 2000 ... SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A former Milton Bradley employee was sentenced to prison today after being convicted of mail fraud, tax fraud, and money laundering arising out of a long running vendor kickback and tax fraud scheme. United States Attorney ...
Equity Office Issues Reminder of Deadline for Receipt of Forms of Election and Cornerstone Common Stock Certificates.
Jun 15, 2000 ... CHICAGO, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Office Properties Trust (NYSE: EOP), responding to a number of questions received from stockholders of Cornerstone Properties Inc. (NYSE: CPP), today reminded Cornerstone stockholders desiring to make cash/share elections in the proposed ...
WRQ Presents Extensive Support for SAP in Its New VeraStream(TM) EAI Solution At SAPPHIRE 2000.
Jun 15, 2000 ... LAS VEGAS, SAPPHIRE 2000, Booth #1879, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- WRQ Inc., leading provider of integration and connectivity solutions for the enterprise, is presenting WRQ VeraStream(TM) at SAPPHIRE. VeraStream includes extensive new integration options for organizations with SAP ...
S&P Revises Outlook on Pacific Gulf Properties Inc.
Jun 15, 2000 ... NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today revised its outlook on Pacific Gulf Properties Inc. to stable from positive. In addition, the company's double-'B' corporate credit rating was affirmed. The outlook revision reflects modest uncertainty ...
Microsoft Names BORN's Atlanta Branch As a Certified Solution Provider Partner.
Jun 15, 2000 ... ATLANTA, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- BORN announced today that its Atlanta branch has been named by Microsoft as a strategic Microsoft Certified Solution Provider Partner (MCSP) in Microsoft's U.S. Southeast District. As a leading edge e-Business and technology consulting firm, ...
Silicon Gaming Announces Extension of Exchange Offer.
Jun 15, 2000 ... PALO ALTO, Calif., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Gaming, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGIC.OB) announced today that it is extending the expiration date of its exchange offer to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on June 30, 2000. The exchange offer was scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m ....
Placer Dome's Las Cristinas remains on hold.
Jun 15, 2000 ... (all dollar amounts in U.S. currency) VANCOUVER, June 14 /CNW-PRN/ - Placer Dome Inc. announced today it has completed a review of options that would enable resumption of construction on its 70%-held Las Cristinas gold project in Venezuela. It has informed its ...
Universal Pictures Hosts the World Premiere Of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle On Saturday, June 24 to Benefit Save the Children.
Jun 15, 2000 ... WHAT: The World Premiere of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, which will benefit Save The Children. Universal Pictures in association with Capella/KC Medien and Tribeca Productions present The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, an innovative ...
'Be With You' Finds Enrique Iglesias With Another #1 Pop Hit.
Jun 15, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Enrique Iglesias has once more hit #1. According to Billboard magazine's upcoming June 24th issue, "Be With You," the latest single from Iglesias' double-platinum certified ENRIQUE album, is the #1 single in America on both the Hot 100 Pop ...
Pathways Group, Inc./.
Jun 15, 2000 ... In SFW086, Pathways (Nasdaq: PTHW) Signs Contract With Nietech to Provide Transaction Processing for Electronic Coupon Program, moved earlier today, we are advised by the company that the first graph eighth line should read, "There are currently in excess of 4,000 merchants participating ...
Panda Software Says Potential Damage Due to Loss of D.O.E. Hard Drives Could Have Been Avoided!
Jun 15, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In this age where almost every piece of sensitive data resides on a computer hard drive somewhere, it has to be assumed that this equipment can be stolen or accessed by persons intending to misuse that data they contain. There are plenty of ...
Envision Development Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2001 Financial Results.
Jun 15, 2000 ... MARLBORO, Mass., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Development Corporation (Amex: EDV), a leader in breakthrough web-centric transactive technology and eBusiness solutions, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended April 29, 2000. "The results of ...
OnHealth Announces Management Changes.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Ron Stevens Promoted to President, Replacing Robert Goodman Mary Bruno Promoted to General Manager, Executive Vice President, Replacing Rebecca Farwell SEATTLE, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- OnHealth Network Company (Nasdaq: ONHN), a leading consumer ...
Silicon Valley Bancshares Announces Removal of Memorandum of Understanding.
Jun 15, 2000 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley Bancshares (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SIVB), parent company of Silicon Valley Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the California Department of Financial Institutions have ...
Alcatel and THOMSON Multimedia Join Forces To Create a Leader in Interactive Video Networks.
Jun 15, 2000 ... PARIS, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- THOMSON multimedia (NYSE: TMS) and Alcatel announced today the signature of an agreement aimed at regrouping in a new company their activities in MPEG network products, multimedia head-ends and HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax) solutions for cable TV ...
aJile Systems Introduces the aJ-100, the World's First Single Chip Java Microcontroller With an Embedded Real-Time Kernel.
Jun 15, 2000 ... New Low-Power Microcontroller Designed as Foundation for Next-Generation Intelligent Information Appliances SAN JOSE, Calif., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Embedded Microprocessor Forum this week, aJile Systems, Inc., a leader in embedded Java(TM) ...
Tim McGraw to Release Statement June 15.
Jun 15, 2000 ... NASHVILLE -- Tim McGraw's lawyer Tom Eoannou and personal manager Scott Siman will hold a press conference at the Gaylord Entertainment Center to read McGraw's statement about the June 3 Buffalo incident involving him and entertainer Kenny Chesney. What: A statement to be ...
676 Total Winners in Tonight's Michigan Lotto Drawing.
Jun 15, 2000 ... LANSING, Mich., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning Michigan Lotto numbers for tonight's (June 14, 2000) drawing were 04, 13, 21, 28, 43 and 48. A computer check of 0.8 million plays showed that there was one player who matched all six winning numbers for the Michigan ...
EcomCard security will boost Internet purchases.
Jun 15, 2000 ... TORONTO, June 14 /CNW-PRN/ - Allnet Secom Inc. of Markham, Ontario, through EcomCard Inc., a Delaware Corporation, announces the launch of the EcomCard, a safe, secure and universal way to make purchases on and off the Internet. The EcomCard allows everyone, including teens and ...
Orlando Predators Entertainment, Inc. Terminates Letter of Intent with United Sports Ventures, Inc.
Jun 15, 2000 ... ORLANDO, Fla., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando Predators Entertainment, Inc. ("OPE") (Nasdaq: PRED) announced today that it has terminated its letter of intent to acquire United Sports Ventures, Inc ("USV"). The letter of intent was signed in May 1999. OPE was to acquire the ...
International Paper, Champion International Announce Share Exchange Ratio.
Jun 15, 2000 ... PURCHASE, N.Y., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) and Champion International (NYSE: CHA) announced today that Champion shareholders will receive .7073 International Paper common shares and $50 in cash for each Champion share tendered pursuant to the exchange ...
'MENU' Closes Financing to Meet Growing U.S. Demand.
Jun 15, 2000 ... TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- International Menu Solutions, Corporation, (OTC Bulletin Board: MENU) ( www.internationalmenu.com ) announced today that it has closed on a $4.5 million CDN financing as a subordinate debenture. The total proceeds are being ...
Sage, Inc. Appoints Glenn Marschel, Jr. to Its Board of Directors.
Jun 15, 2000 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage, Inc., (Nasdaq: SAGI) a leading supplier of digital display processors, announced today that Glenn Marschel, Jr., formerly CEO and director of Faroudja Labs, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Mr. Marschel also serves on ...
TechTarget.com Acquires CentralXchange.com, Enterprise Technology Marketplace Expands Targeted eCommerce Features of IT-Specific Search Engine Network.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Acquisition Gives IT Professionals Advantage in Purchasing Enterprise Technology DEDHAM, Mass., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- TechTarget.com, creator of industry-specific search engines for IT professionals, today announced that it has acquired ...
Chicago Catholic School Students Score High on National Standardized Achievement Tests.
Jun 15, 2000 ... CHICAGO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Students in Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic elementary schools, including those in inner-city schools, consistently scored well above national averages in standardized, comprehensive, multi-assessment achievement tests administered in March by ...
Cantab's Cervical Dysplasia Vaccine Enters Phase I Clinical Trials.
Jun 15, 2000 ... CAMBRIDGE, England, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantab Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: CNTBY) (LSE: CTB) today announced the commencement of a Phase I clinical trial of TA-CIN, its novel vaccine candidate for the treatment of cervical dysplasia, an abnormality of the cervix associated ...
Global Crossing Selects Nortel Networks for Pan-European Metro Network.
Jun 15, 2000 ... LONDON, June 15 /PRNewswire/ - Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT) has signed an agreement with Global Crossing for Europe's first ring-based Pan European dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) optical fiber solution for metropolitan networks. The contract extends Nortel Networks ...
Microsoft Unveils First-for-the-Mac Features in Office 2001 Macintosh Edition.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2001 Introduce Innovative Features That Simplify Difficult Tasks REDMOND, Wash., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced new first-for-the-Mac features in the upcoming release of Microsoft(R) ...
DMC Deal With SNPE Approved by Stockholders.
Jun 15, 2000 ... DMC Receives $5.8 Million in Cash at $2.75 Per Share and an Additional $1.2 Million in Cash for Convertible Sub-Debt LAFAYETTE, Colo., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic Materials Corporation, (Nasdaq: BOOM), 'DMC,' today announced that at the Company's ...
Kyriba Corporation Launches a Financial Portal Dedicated to Corporations with Commerzbank A.G.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Commerzbank Has Chosen Kyriba Because of Its Original Approach and Its Implementation Strategy, Thereby Becoming the First European Bank to Provide Its Corporate Clients with the First Multi-Bank Portal for Financial Flow Management PARIS, ...
Ramco Granted Third Irish Licensing Option.
Jun 15, 2000 ... ABERDEEN, Scotland, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramco Energy plc (Amex: RCO) today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ramco Oil & Gas Ltd, in partnership with Island Petroleum Developments Ltd ("Island") and Sunningdale Oils (Ireland) Limited ("Sunningdale"), has been ...
Metso to Supply a Large Coating Line to Asia Pulp and Paper.
Jun 15, 2000 ... HELSINKI, Finland, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Metso Corporation's (HEX: MEO; NYSE: MX) fiber and paper technology business area Valmet has received a major repeat order from Asia Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd (APP). APP ordered another large off-machine coating line for its Gold East ...
Tender Offer for ProVantage Health Services, Inc. Completed.
Jun 15, 2000 ... WAUKESHA, Wis., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- ProVantage Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: PHS) announced today that Merck-Medco Managed Care, L.L.C., the pharmaceutical benefit services subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK), successfully completed its tender offer for the ...
Workbook Delivers the Art; MGI the Decision-Making Details.
Jun 15, 2000 ... MGI ZOOM Server Enables Online Version of Leading Graphic Arts Sourcebook and Directory CAMPBELL, CA & TORONTO, June 15 /CNW-PRN/ - MGI Software (TSE:MGI), a leader in e-commerce imaging, and The Workbook, the publisher of the most widely used graphic arts ...
SCA to Youth: Practice Conservation While on Vacation.
Jun 15, 2000 ... CHARLESTOWN, N.H., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer approaches, the Student Conservation Association (SCA), the nation's leading provider of conservation service opportunities and outdoor education, is preparing to dispatch thousands of high school and college-aged volunteers ...
High School Biz Wiz Pioneers Web Retail Directory.
Jun 15, 2000 ... NORTH CALDWELL, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- High school student, CEO, and entrepreneur, Brett Hornby, 15, last week launched his new retail directory web site, BounceBuy.com (http://www.BounceBuy.com) to an enthusiastic response. "BounceBuy.com is an essential part of shopping ...
Diverse Student Body Tapping New Free Education Site.
Jun 15, 2000 ... HACKENSACK, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Grab a sandwich and get online. That seems to be the route to take, with a majority of students logging on to FreeEdu.com at lunchtime, with the average time at the site reaching 43 minutes. There they choose from over 600 free online ...
Trend Micro Announces Changes to Organizational Structure.
Jun 15, 2000 ... TOKYO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMIC) (Japan OTC: 4704), a leading provider of Internet content security, today announced that its Tokyo headquarters has modified its organizational structure by establishing new departments and reorganizing existing ...
Arts International Names First Board of Directors.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Jane Alexander, Robert Thomson and Others Bring Varied Expertise to International Arts Organization NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Noreen Tomassi, President of Arts International, announced the appointment of the organization's first slate of Board of ...
Strong Demand for Actrade's TAD Program Prompts Summit Bank to Increase Credit Facility to $20 Million.
Jun 15, 2000 ... SOMERSET, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Actrade Capital, Inc., a subsidiary of Actrade International Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACRT) today announced that it has secured a $5 million increase in its credit facility with Summit Bank, increasing its facility from $15 million to $20 million. ...
DCTI Announces Support for XML.
Jun 15, 2000 ... B2B Market Increasing Traffic Through XML Servers PARK CITY, Utah, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Courier Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTI), a leading provider of advanced e-payment services specializing in fraud and risk management, today announced that all of the ...
Mercury Interactive and Intel Enter Into a Strategic Relationship to Assist E-Business Developers.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Intel Showcases Mercury Interactive's Web Performance Solutions in Conference Address eBUSINESS CONFERENCE & EXPO, SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: MERQ), the leading provider of Web performance ...
Dial-Thru International Announces Second Quarter Results.
Jun 15, 2000 ... IRVING, Texas, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Dial-Thru International Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: DTIX) today announced results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2000. The Company reported total revenue of $2.8 million in the second fiscal quarter, compared to ...
ProBusiness Spirit Run.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Supports Pleasanton Rotary Scholarships for Local High School Graduates Who: ProBusiness Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRBZ), the leading provider of outsourced employee administrative services specializing in payroll, payroll-tax, HR management and benefits administrations services ...
ProBusiness Hosts Summit 2000.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Who: ProBusiness Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRBZ), the leading provider of outsourced employee administrative services specializing in payroll, payroll-tax, HR management and benefits administrations services for large employers. What: Summit 2000, ProBusiness' 8th Annual User ...
eResolution Names Scott Donahey, a World Leading Authority on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Internet Law, to its Board of Directors.
Jun 15, 2000 ... MONTREAL, PQ, June 15 /CNW-PRN/ - eResolution(x), the provider of the first online dispute resolution service and a globally recognized leader for resolving conflicts online, has strengthened its leadership by adding Mr. Scott Donahey to its Board of Directors. Mr. Scott Donahey ...
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Reports Traffic for May 2000.
Jun 15, 2000 ... GREENWICH, Conn., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) (Nasdaq: GNWR) today reported May 2000 traffic volumes for its North American and Australian operations. Included in North American carloadings are the results of the Company's Mexican subsidiary, Compania de ...
SonicAir Selects TanData's ChainLink(TM) to Handle Shipment of Parts.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Solution Will Ensure Timely Delivery for Customers TULSA, Okla., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicAir, a subsidiary of UPS that ships spare parts to customers around the world, has selected TanData's ChainLink software to improve service and reduce costs. ...
Smith & Associates Joins RosettaNet.
Jun 15, 2000 ... HOUSTON, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith & Associates, the leading Independent Distributor of electronic components, announced today that it has joined the RosettaNet consortium as a Supply Chain Partner. Smith & Associates will work with other companies participating ...
Smith & Associates Appoints New Director of Business Development.
Jun 15, 2000 ... HOUSTON, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith & Associates, the leading Independent Distributor of electronic components, announces the appointment of Mark R. Bollinger to Director of Business Development. Bollinger, a businessman and attorney, will focus on issues ...
Motorola and Intelisys Team Up to Create Dynamic Internet-Based Trading Communities Worldwide.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Companies to Combine Systems Integration, Network, Sales and Marketing Expertise with Open Standards-Based Technology to Power e-Marketplaces Throughout Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
Travelocity.com Take-Offs News Media Edition; A Resource for Online Travel Information; www.travelocity.com.
Jun 15, 2000 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelocity.com (Nasdaq: TVLY) Take-Offs News Media Edition is a resource for reporters who cover travel, technology, online commerce and the Internet. Pack Your Bags! On The Go with Travelocity.com Members This Summer ...
Delta Air Chair Offers Uplifting Experience.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Delta and Kurt Manufacturing Introduce Revolutionary New Airline Carry On Chair Focused on Passenger Safety, Accessibility and Comfort ATLANTA, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and the Theradyne Division of Kurt Manufacturing introduce ...
Sony Pictures Digital Studios President Kenneth Williams Becomes CEO of Stan Lee Media.
Jun 15, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Stan Lee Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLEE) announced today the appointment of its new president and CEO, Kenneth Williams, an 18-year veteran of Sony Pictures Entertainment and currently serving as president of its Digital Studios division. ...
Lucent Technologies Named a Primary Supplier to Verizon Wireless for 3rd Generation High-Speed Mobile Network.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Companies Sign Letter of Intent Worth up to $1.5 Billion MURRAY HILL, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced a letter of intent planned to be worth up to $1.5 billion which names Lucent as a primary supplier ...
Consumer Demand Prompts MP3.com to Plan For Launch of New Subscription Channel.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Latest On-Demand Subscription Channel will Feature Kids' Content SAN DIEGO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Positive consumer response to MP3.com's (Nasdaq: MPPP) Classical Music Channel (www.mp3.com/channels) has prompted the company to schedule the launch of its second ...
Titan Corporation and Texas A&M University System Enter Into Strategic Alliance for Electron Beam Research.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Strategic Alliance Valued in Excess of $10 Million SAN DIEGO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Titan Corporation (NYSE: TTN) -- innovator of the nation's first electronic pasteurization system that instantly kills harmful food pathogens -- announced today that it has ...
Slater Steel Announces Agreement to Acquire Operating Divisions and Other Assets of Atlas Steels.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Creates World Class Stainless Steel Producer MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 15 /CNW-PRN/ - Slater Steel Inc. (SSI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atlas Specialty Steels and Atlas Stainless Steels and other assets from Atlas Steels ...
Atlas Steels Announces Sale of Operating Divisions.
Jun 15, 2000 ... Creates World Class Stainless Steel Producer MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 15 /CNW-PRN/ - Atlas Steels Inc. announced today that it has agreed to sell the Operating Divisions of Atlas Specialty Steels at Welland, Ontario and Atlas Stainless Steels at Tracy, Quebec plus other ...
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? eGamingStocks.com's Brian Haggerty Reports on Internet Gaming and How it May be Wall Street's Next 'Pot-of-Gold'.
Jun 15, 2000 ... LYNDHURST, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you want to be a millionaire? According to Brian Haggerty, Editor of eGaming News, you may want to invest some money into Internet Gaming. "The Internet Gaming Industry is a jewel just waiting to be unearthed," says Haggerty who runs ...
BulkRegister.com Appoints Steven Berman as Senior Vice President.
Jun 15, 2000 ... B2B Domain Name Registrar Recruits Hollywood Producer To Head Corporate Communications BALTIMORE, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- BulkRegister.com, the third largest domain name registrar behind Network Solutions and Register.com, has appointed Steven H. Berman as ...
AuctionWatch.com Names Patrick Metcalf Vice President of Corporate Sales.
Jun 15, 2000 ... SAN BRUNO, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- AuctionWatch.com (www.auctionwatch.com), the leading online auction services provider, announced today that Patrick Metcalf has been named Vice President of Corporate Sales. Metcalf joins AuctionWatch.com from Hanover Direct, Inc ....