PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, June 22:
Countrywide Appoints Mike Taliaferro to Executive Vice President, Branch System and Builder Division.
Jun 22, 2000 ... CALABASAS, Calif., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. has appointed Mike Taliaferro to Executive Vice President and Head of Production of its Builder Division and National Branch System. Taliaferro will work closely with Countrywide's four Divisional Executive ...
Cybill Shepherd to Host 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus'; Columbia TriStar Television Distribution's New Daily Television Series Inspired By The Mega Best-Seller By John Gray.
Jun 22, 2000 ... CULVER CITY, Calif., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Four time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Cybill Shepherd will host "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus," it was announced by Russ Krasnoff, Executive Vice President, Programming, Columbia TriStar Television Distribution ...
In Texas, Another Execution of a Convict With Mental Illness.
Jun 22, 2000 ... The Criminalization of Mental Illness Continues Unabated ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the National Mental Health Association: As our nation's jails and prisons become the psychiatric hospitals of the new ...
U.S. Department of Transportation Media Advisory.
Jun 22, 2000 ... U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater's press conference scheduled for Thursday, June 22, in Sacramento with California Gov. Gray Davis has been canceled. In place of this event, Secretary Slater will hold a media availability at the State Capitol regarding U.S ....
Attention Miami Television and Radio Show Producers!!!!
Jun 22, 2000 ... Here's Your Chance to Book Michael DeLorenzo One of the Stars of RESURRECTION BLVD. A New Dramatic Series From Showtime Networks Inc. Prominently Featuring Latinos Both in Front of & Behind the Camera Call SSA Public Relations to Book Michael ...
Pointshare Launches Enhanced Online Shopping Portal.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Grand Opening of PointStore(SM) Site Increases Purchasing Power for Healthcare Professionals BELLEVUE, Wash., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Pointshare today announced that it has introduced a significant upgrade to its online shopping service, PointStore. ...
Fastenal Company Reports Expansion of Board and Addition of Officer.
Jun 22, 2000 ... WINONA, Minn., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Kierlin, Chairman of the Board of Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST), today announced the addition of two members to the Board of Directors and changes in the Corporate Offices and in the Audit Committee. Elected as ...
Prime Group Realty Trust Announces Creation of Office of the President.
Jun 22, 2000 ... CHICAGO, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Group Realty Trust (NYSE: PGE) (the "Company") announced today the creation of the Office of the President. This new office, which will report to Richard S. Curto, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, will consist of Richard S. Abraham, ...
Showtime Networks Inc. and Adelphia Digital Communications to Sponsor Special Miami Screening of Resurrection Blvd. At Miccosukee Resort and Convention Center.
Jun 22, 2000 ... 1st Dramatic Series to Prominently Feature Latinos Both In Front of & Behind the Camera WHAT: To celebrate the premiere of RESURRECTION BLVD. on Showtime, Showtime Networks Inc. and Adelphia Digital Communications/Miami are sponsoring a ...
GenCorp Reports Improved 2nd Quarter Earnings.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- GenCorp (NYSE: GY) today reported second quarter earnings for fiscal year 2000 of $18.9 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.45. In the second quarter of 1999, GenCorp reported earnings of $14.6 million and earnings per ...
Secretary Slater Announces Approval of Waiver for AMTRAK-MBTA Contract Extension.
Jun 22, 2000 ... WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater announced today that the Federal Transit Administration has approved the request of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to extend its contract for commuter rail, mechanical and ...
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Certain Assets From Republic Services, Inc.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW), today announced that it has received approval from the United States Department of Justice to complete and has completed the acquisition and sale of certain solid waste operations in an asset ...
InterTrust and Earjam.com Partner to Deliver Secure Digital Downloads.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Earjam.com's Internet Music Player to Adopt InterTrust's Digital Rights Management Platform SAN JOSE, Calif., and SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Earjam.com(TM), a leading developer of software and services for the Internet music market, and ...
Oracle Corporation Takes Equity Position in AuctioNet.com.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- AuctioNet.com, a provider of private label, turn-key eAuction solutions, announced that Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL) ( http://quotes.nasdaq.com/Quote.dll?page=multi&mode=Stock&symbol=ORCL ) has made a strategic investment in ...
HLI Offers Support, Encouragement to Dr. Laura.
Jun 22, 2000 ... FRONT ROYAL, Va., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- "We are watching a horrible tragedy play out in the homes, churches, and businesses of America," stated Father Richard Welch, CSSR, JCD, President of Human Life International, the world's largest pro-life, pro-faith, pro-family ...
Activision Takes Players on a High-Speed Ride Through Europe With the Release Of Covert Ops: Nuclear Dawn for the PlayStation(R) Game Console.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Search, solve and destroy. The action-adventure genre goes high-speed when Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) ships Covert Ops: Nuclear Dawn for the PlayStation(R) game console the week of June 19, 2000. Rated "M" ("Mature") by the ...
Statement Regarding 'Sports Night' From Creator Aaron Sorkin and Executive Producer Thomas Schlamme.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- As has been reported by various media outlets, we have indeed made the difficult decision not to bring "Sports Night" back to television next season. While we received several intriguing offers for "Sports Night" to continue on another ...
736 Total Winners in Tonight's Michigan Lotto Drawing.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LANSING, Mich., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning Michigan Lotto numbers for tonight's (June 21, 2000) drawing were 09, 18, 23, 38, 43 and 44. A computer check of 1 million plays showed that there was no player who matched all six winning numbers for the Michigan ...
Target Stores Helps 'Survivors' Survive; Winning Tribe Earns Treasure Chest From Target on Tonight's Episode.
Jun 22, 2000 ... MINNEAPOLIS, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine being stranded on a deserted tropical island in the South China Sea without the comforts of home. No toothbrush, no soap, no deodorant, and no Target store. That was just one of the many dilemmas facing the 13 remaining castaways ...
BEMA arranges US $7 Million of Financings.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Full financing now arranged for Julietta Project construction VANCOUVER, June 21 /CNW-PRN/ - Bema Gold Corporation (``Bema'') is pleased to announce it has agreed to a US$5 million Convertible Loan Facility (the ``Facility'') with Resource Capital Fund L.P (``RCF''), ...
Milberg Weiss Files Class Action Suit Against VARI-L Company Inc. and Its Officers and Directors Alleging Misrepresentations, False Financial Statements And Insider Trading.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SAN DIEGO, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Milberg Weiss (http://www.milberg.com/vari/) today announced that a class action has been commenced in the District Court of Colorado on behalf of purchasers of VARI-L Company, Inc. ("VARI-L") (Nasdaq: VARL) publicly traded securities during ...
PR Newswire Photo Advisory, Wednesday, June 21, 11 p.m. EDT.
Jun 22, 2000 ... PRNewsFotos are available to the news media at no charge. High-resolution images can be downloaded from NewsCom Online (http://www.newscom.com) or AP Photo Archive (http://photoarchive.ap.org). PRNewsFotos are also distributed via the AP PhotoExpress Network and Presslink Online. ...
Ten Business Leaders Recognized for Entrepreneurial Achievements.
Jun 22, 2000 ... MINNEAPOLIS, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- What does it take to build a successful business? Vision. Perseverance. Innovation. Risk-taking. These are just a few of the ingredients in the entrepreneurial recipe for success. Tonight at the 12th annual Minnesota and Dakotas Ernst & ...
Oracle Singapore Announces Record Fiscal Year Revenue and Income.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Leading Software Provider for E-Business Continues to Increase Market Share Within Expanding Internet Business in Asia SINGAPORE, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.oracle.com/tellmemore/?221966) Oracle Systems South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd ...
Ariba to Testify at Congressional Hearing.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Who: Keith Krach, chairman and CEO, Ariba (Nasdaq: ARBA) What: Keith Krach to deliver verbal and written testimony to the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Technology, Committee on Science. The hearing, entitled "E-Commerce: A Review of ...
IgniteAsia Teams Up With Microsoft, Cable & Wireless HKT And Netvigator.com to Invest in Asia's Best Internet Startup's.
Jun 22, 2000 ... HONG KONG, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong's best Internet Start-ups will gather at the Conrad Hotel on Monday 26th June at 6:45pm to attend the first of five Innovation Roadshow events to introduce The IgniteAsia Challenge. IgniteAsia is a competition for non ...
Serono Plans USA Filing and Global Share Offering of Approximately $2 Billion.
Jun 22, 2000 ... GENEVA, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Serono S.A. (SWX Swiss Exchange: SEO) announced today that it intends to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by the end of June 2000 as a part of a global public offering of an aggregate of approximately ...
IX DOMAIN NAMES ARE THRIVING.
Jun 22, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, June 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Entredomains, Inc. Las Vegas - If you go to greatdomains.com, you'll see over 350 listings for IX related domain names. A new auction is under way, and offers are now being accepted for the ...
Brian Evans to Do New Rendition of Wayne Newton Classic, Will Debut Original Songs on MP3.com.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LAS VEGAS, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Evans, the 29 year old Las Vegas entertainer who performed to packed crowds at The Desert Inn last year, will release his new CD "Brian Evans - You," on July 10th. The album will receive its debut on MP3.com, and is now available for ...
Don't Miss a Call While Online with Sprint Internet Call Waiting.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Powered by Nortel Networks, New Service Replaces Need for a Second Phone Line KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Now being online doesn't mean missing phone calls. Today Sprint introduces Sprint Internet Call Waiting, replacing the need for a second line to ...
IIJ to Launch 'IIJ Security Premium'.
Jun 22, 2000 ... TOKYO, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (Nasdaq: IIJI) ("IIJ") today announced that it will launch "IIJ Security Premium," a high value-added firewall operation and management service, from July 3, 2000. The new service will provide large-scale capability ...
TAB Products Appoints New Board Member.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- TAB Products Co. (Amex: TBP) announced today that Jeff Heimbuck has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Heimbuck is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Inmac, a direct reseller and manufacturer of networking ...
Autoliv Buys Back Stock.
Jun 22, 2000 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- On June the 20 Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV) -- the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- repurchased 43,100 shares and Swedish ...
Halifax Purchases Bank One's UK Credit Card Business.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LONDON and CHICAGO, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Halifax Group plc has purchased the UK retail credit card business of BANK ONE Corporation (NYSE: ONE), the two companies announced today. James Corcoran, currently President of Bank One's UK credit card operation, joins the ...
Jerry Moyes Extends Tender Offer for Simon Transportation Services Inc.
Jun 22, 2000 ... PHOENIX, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerry Moyes announced today that his tender offer for all outstanding shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock of Simon Transportation Services Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMN) at $7.00 per share net to the seller in cash has been extended until 5:00 p.m., ...
EuroTelecom Communications, Inc. Announces Contract Signing at The Printworks, Manchester.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LONDON, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- EuroTelecom Communications Inc. ("EuroTelecom"), the AIM and Nasdaq quoted company whose "application linking" technology is used to create the communications backbone for intelligent buildings, has signed a contract for the first phase of work to ...
Home & Garden IV Feature Package.
Jun 22, 2000 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with home and garden, and appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Home". This is ...
Bring Your Summer Flower Garden Indoors With Tips From an Expert Horticulturist.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- If you can't wake up every morning to the flowers at the world famous Butchart Gardens, you can have fresh cut flowers in your home and create your own spectacular garden. Experiencing your flowers from buds to full bloom and ...
Despite Rising Mortgage Rates, Homebuyers Find Ways to Lower Loan Costs, Says MortgageIT.com Expert.
Jun 22, 2000 ... NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Reserve and the hot economy are sending mortgage rates higher, but homebuyers who shop for loans online and consider alternative mortgage products can still find ways to cut their costs. Higher mortgage rates don't have to ...
Outdoor Kitchens Add Convenience to Barbecue Season.
Jun 22, 2000 ... OAK BROOK, Ill., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbecue season is wafting through the air, and with it comes a new trend hotter than charcoal -- outdoor kitchens. Many homeowners are expanding their outdoor entertainment areas to include custom-made grills, small refrigerators and ...
Designers Set Sites Outdoors This Summer.
Jun 22, 2000 ... HUDSON, Ohio, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With one in four American homes sporting a deck, it is time for interior designer looks to move outdoors. Brown decks with plastic furniture are no longer the standard. Creative color combinations, accent stenciling, upscale furniture and ...
Pot Up Some Shrub Roses for Instant Summer Color.
Jun 22, 2000 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Having a summer garden party and looking for some instant color on your deck or patio? Look no further than a shrub rose. A potted Star(R) Landscape Shrub Rose blooms all summer, well into fall frost. Shrub roses look beautiful ...
HealthZone.com Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire eNutrition.com.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LOS ANGELES, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Nutraceuticals, Inc. (d.b.a. HealthZone.com, Nasdaq: ZONE) today announced it has entered into a letter of intent agreement to acquire Northridge, CA based eNutrition.com. The agreement's terms were not disclosed. Omni ...
Aqua Vie Obtains West Coast Movie Placement, Engages International Trade Expert to Assist with Global Distribution.
Jun 22, 2000 ... KETCHUM, Idaho, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Aqua Vie Beverage Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: AVBC), announced today that on the heels of the company's having reached agreements for product distribution in southern ...
Digital Insight Delivers Online Statements to Internet Banking Application; Service Designed to Improve Retention, Increase Online Customer Base.
Jun 22, 2000 ... CALABASAS, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Insight(TM) Corporation (Nasdaq: DGIN) announced today the delivery of Online Statements to its AXIS(TM) Internet Banking solution. The new feature, made possible through a partnership with Austin, Texas-based PSI Technologies ...
Affordable Homes of America, Inc. Forms Joint Venture With Tristar USA of LA, Inc.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LAS VEGAS, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Affordable Homes of America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AHOA), announced today that it has signed a five-year joint venture agreement with Tristar USA of LA, Inc., a minority owned company headquartered in Louisiana with offices in Nigeria. ...
Andersen Consulting and BT to Create HR Solutions E-Venture.
Jun 22, 2000 ... NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Consulting and BT today announced their intention to form e-peopleserve, a new venture to provide leading-edge, electronically-enabled human resources (e-HR) services and solutions to large organizations globally. The new ...
Exterior Remodeling Offers a New Home at the Old Address.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SIDNEY, Ohio, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the popularity of building new, the majority of Americans are remodeling their homes to capture the look they want and to reflect their changing lifestyles, says Jeff Peskowitz, vice president of marketing for Alcoa Building ...
VPNcon Keynote Speakers Announced.
Jun 22, 2000 ... CENTERVILLE, Mass., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- VPNcon Fall 2000 is September 11-14, 2000 Seaport Hotel Boston Massachusetts. The conference features 30 sessions, 3 keynotes, 2 receptions, 6 tutorials and 1 shootout addressing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) applications ...
Over 1,000 Pillows in The Company Store's New Pillow Catalog: For Sleeping, Decorating, Bathing, Napping. Traveling, Kids, Pets -- and MORE.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LA CROSSE, Wis., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome to the wonderful world of pillows. The Company Store's new "Pillow Source Book" is a catalog of pillows in more than 1,100 varieties, shapes, sizes, colors, textures, fills and densities. There are pillows ...
Glidden Color Tour 2000 Hits the Road and Paints the Towns.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Color@Home Sweepstakes offers consumers chance to win home paint makeover, Colorful Classrooms Campaign improves kindergarten classrooms CLEVELAND, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With a tour schedule rivaling that of this summer's hottest bands, Glidden's Color ...
Losing Sleep Over an Upcoming Move? Don't Forget to Check Your Mattress.
Jun 22, 2000 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of year again: moving season. Time to throw away old pots and pans and notify the post office of your new address. It can be a stressful time, leading to many nights lost sleep thinking about all that must be done before a ...
Your Private Retreat: How to Buy a Whirlpool Tub.
Jun 22, 2000 ... SUGAR HILL, Ga., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- What is relaxing, therapeutic, and increases the value of your home? A whirlpool bath, of course. But with so many choices, what factors do you consider when deciding which tub to buy? (Photo: ...
MoveCentral.com's Quiz Helps You Determine if You Are Ready to Sell Your Home.
Jun 22, 2000 ... BOSTON, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A successful sale is a critical first step in a move. According to Rick Libby, President and CEO of MoveCentral, it's important to start things off by understanding the market and how to best showcase your home. (Photo: ...
Catch Them In The Act! -- Remote Access Covert Video And Alarm System for Your Home.
Jun 22, 2000 ... NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Watch what's happening in your children's playroom, at the cash register, in the warehouse, at your desk or filing cabinet -- whether you are across the street or across an ocean! (Photo: ...
Presidential Candidate Captain Morgan (of Original Spiced Rum fame) Urges Supporters: 'Vote for My Running 'Mate' On-line!'.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Playboy.com & Rum.com Pair Up to Offer Politics' 'Finest' Candidates WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Just when you thought the elections were colder than crushed ice, Captain Morgan is here to offer a refreshing spin on this year's presidential ...
Usher in Summer with Denim Slipcovers.
Jun 22, 2000 ... NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Show your pledge of allegiance this upcoming 4th of July by refreshing that old, distressed sofa with Sure Fit's all-American favorite, Sierra Blue Denim Slipcover. Now more than ever, denim is this country's staple fabric. It is tough yet ...
Inflate-A-Potty to the Rescue Have a Safe Clean Bathroom Anywhere; For Travel, Outdoor Activities, For Adults and Children.
Jun 22, 2000 ... DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it, what man, woman or child hasn't experienced anxiety, discomfort or embarrassment while searching for a much-needed bathroom, only to find there isn't one available. (Photo: ...
Actress Julia Sweeney to Host Educational Program for Women Coping with Cancer Chemotherapy.
Jun 22, 2000 ... NEW YORK, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 600,000 American women will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Most of them, particularly those on chemotherapy, can expect to suffer serious side effects from their treatment, such as debilitating anemia and related fatigue. To help ...
Sleep Well Under the `Stars'.
Jun 22, 2000 ... -- Star-Studded Quilt Auctioned on eBay to Raise Funds for Dreamy Charity -- PITTSBURGH, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- How would you like to have a slumber party every night with 22 of Hollywood's hottest celebrities? For many people, enjoying a good night's sleep while ...
IFS LAUNCHES SOPHISTICATED RISK MANAGEMENT PRODUCT FOR GLOBAL BANKS.
Jun 22, 2000 ... PR Newswire, London, June 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of International Financial Systems . The latest version of a risk management product used by more than 60 leading banks around the world has been launched by Dublin-based International Financial Systems ( ...
just-auto.com Compares New Ford Concept Car and Audi TT - and How The 'Street Ka' Could Help Ford's Brand Before the E-Commerce Explosion.
Jun 22, 2000 ... LONDON, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The just-auto.com (http://www.just-auto.com) editorial team analysed this week the striking visual similarities -- and inherent differences -- between the acclaimed Audi TT and the Ford Street Ka, which was recently showcased at the Turin Motor ...
WITI Announces Innovative Tool to Bridge the Gender Gap.
Jun 22, 2000 ... WITI Launches Interactive, Multimedia Tool Measuring Gender Effective Environments at WITI's Sixth Annual Silicon Valley Conference, June 20-22, 2000 SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when companies are growing ...
Irvine Sensors Announces Management Changes.
Jun 22, 2000 ... James Evert Resigns as CEO, Becomes Chairman of RedHawk Vision Subsidiary Robert Richards, Former President of Aerojet Electronic Systems Division, Named Interim CEO of Irvine Sensors COSTA MESA, Calif., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Irvine Sensors ...
HireStrategy.com Launches New Web Site.
Jun 22, 2000 ... Site Offers Exciting Array of Services, At No Cost, to Job Candidates and Companies RESTON, Va., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- HireStrategy.com, which provides e-recruitment services for Internet Economy business and professionals, today launched its new Web ...