PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, May 22:
Board Members Re-elected at Sierra Pacific Resources' Shareholders' Meeting.
May 22, 2001 ... LAS VEGAS, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders re-elected three members of Sierra Pacific Resources' (NYSE: SRP) Board of Directors today at the company's annual shareholders' meeting in Las Vegas. Re-elected to three-year terms were Walter M. Higgins, chairman, ...
USWA: Steelworkers Meet With Pennsylvania Legislative Caucuses To Discuss Solutions to Steel Crisis.
May 22, 2001 ... HARRISBURG, Pa., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) and the state AFL-CIO met today with the Democratic and Republican caucuses of the Pennsylvania House and Senate to discuss the deepening crisis in the steel industry, and ...
Bristol-Myers Squibb and PharMetrics Announce Three-Year Database Licensing Agreement.
May 22, 2001 ... WATERTOWN, Mass., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- PharMetrics Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) announced today a three-year agreement for Bristol-Myers Squibb to license PharMetrics' Integrated Outcomes Database. Under the terms of the agreement, Bristol-Myers Squibb ...
TriZetto and Ingenix Forge Strategic Alliance; New Data Warehouse Solution Available to TriZetto ASP Customers.
May 22, 2001 ... BUFFALO, N.Y., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The TriZetto(R) Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TZIX), an information technology and services company focused on the healthcare industry, will offer Ingenix's InfoMiners data warehouse solution to their ASP customer base through a strategic alliance ...
Tender Offer to Shareholders of Player Petroleum Corporation Issued.
May 22, 2001 ... BUFFALO, N.Y., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Seneca Resources Corporation ("Seneca"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG), announces that, on May 18, 2001, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, NFEx Acquisition Corp. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of National ...
j2 Global Communications Announces Stock Option Exchange Program Organized to Comply With FASB Interpretation No. 44.
May 22, 2001 ... HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- j2 Global Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: JCOM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a voluntary stock option exchange program for its employees and directors. The exchange program has been organized to comply with ...
SpinCycle Extends Restructuring Offer to June 4, 2001.
May 22, 2001 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- SpinCycle, Inc. announced today that it has elected to extend the expiration date of its exchange and consent offer until June 4, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time). The expiration date is being extended in order to permit holders of ...
PTA Announces 1st Quarter Results and Affirmation of Claim Reserves.
May 22, 2001 ... ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Treaty American Corporation (NYSE - PTA) today announced operating results for the period ended March 31, 2001. Although book value increased $.44 per share to $26.25 from $25.81 at December 31, 2000, the Company reported a ...
Bay View Announces Rights Offering Results.
May 22, 2001 ... SAN MATEO, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay View Capital Corporation (NYSE: BVC) announced today that of the 23,965,477 shares offered through its previously announced rights offering, basic subscription shares totaled 21,998,233 shares or approximately 91.8% of the shares ...
FUJITSU SOFTEK OFFERS REVOLUTIONARY SAN OPTIMISATION SOFTWARE.
May 22, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Fujitsu Softek. Softek Storage Virtualisation simplifies storage provisioning and maximises resource utilisation Sunnyvale, California, - Fujitsu Softek today announced Softek ...
Biosearch Announces the Start of Phase II Trial of Dalbavancin, Its Novel Glycopeptide Antibiotic.
May 22, 2001 ... GERENZANO, Italy, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Biosearch Italia S.p.A. (Nuovo Mercato: BIO.MI) today announces the start of a Phase II clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its novel investigational antibiotic dalbavancin (formerly BI-397) for the treatment of ...
Formula Systems Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2001 Results.
May 22, 2001 ... HERZLIYA, Israel, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Formula Systems Ltd., (Nasdaq: FORTY), a leading provider of information technology products, solutions and services, today announced its financial results for the first quarter, 2001. Revenues for the first quarter 2001 were ...
GPC Biotech Announces Successful Course of Business for the First Three Months 2001.
May 22, 2001 ... MARTINSRIED, Germany, MUNICH, Germany, and BOSTON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- GPC Biotech (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: GPC), a leading genomics- and proteomics-driven drug discovery company, today announced a successful course of the business for the first quarter 2001. ...
DMA LAUNCHES E.U.
May 22, 2001 ... DMA LAUNCHES E.U. SAFE HARBOUR ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM First and Only Trade Association to Offer Online and Off-line Service To Promote Consumer Trust PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of The Direct Marketing Association ...
UK LAUNCH OF BIGPULSE OPINION POLL PUTS THE PUBLIC IN CHARGE OF THE ISSUE AGENDA.
May 22, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of BigPulse.com A radical new concept in opinion polling, BigPulse.com, launches today in the UK turning traditional polling technique on its head. It's a `reverse poll' that allows the public to nominate ...
JAZZTEL SIGNS TWO NEW AGREEMENTS WITH BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS.
May 22, 2001 ... Jazztel's agreements service over 700 businesses with combined telecommunications revenue of approximately 12 million euros. PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Jazztel. Madrid - Jazztel plc (Nasdaq, Easdaq: JAZZ and ...
Jazztel Signs Two New Agreements with Business Associations.
May 22, 2001 ... Jazztel's Agreements Service Over 700 Businesses with Combined Telecommunications Revenue of Approximately 12 Million Euros MADRID, Spain, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazztel plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) (Easdaq: JAZZ) and the (Nuevo Mercado in Spain: JAZ), a ...
Mitel Corporation and IBM Team Up On Breakthrough Family of Digital Television Chips.
May 22, 2001 ... - PowerPC-based System-On-a-Chip (SOC) MPEG-2 solutions to deliver industry's highest level of digital TV integration LONDON, ENGLAND, May 22 /PRNewswire/ - IBM and Mitel Corporation (NYSE/TSE/LSE:MLT) today announced they are teaming up to deliver a new ...
Satellite Newsfeed Advisory from Touchstone Pictures Subject Matter: - Pearl Harbor.
May 22, 2001 ... Satellite Coordinates for All Feeds: Telstar 5, Transponder 5, C-Band Dl Freq: 3800 (V); Audio: 6.20/6.80 MOVIE PREMIERE FOOTAGE Tuesday, May 22nd, 2001 6:00 - 6:30AM ET (3:00AM PT) & 8:00 - 8:30AM ET (5:00AM PT) In Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, ...
Nuvera and RWE Launch Joint Effort Aimed at Developing and Distributing Fuel Cell Systems in Europe.
May 22, 2001 ... Initiative combines technology, manufacturing, and marketing expertise to develop fuel cell systems that generate combined heat and electric power for residential and small commercial building applications MILAN and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN JOINS COVISINT.
May 22, 2001 ... Automaker looks to industry exchange to streamline business-to-business operations PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf ofCovisint LLC Detroit - Covisint's Board of Directors today announced that the ...
SQUIRE, SANDERS & DEMPSEY EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH WITH THREE NEW OFFICES AND LONDON EXPANSION.
May 22, 2001 ... Adds strength in communications, technology, energy, e-business, intellectual property, real estate and business counselling PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. Cleveland, Ohio - The ...
Father's Day Feature Package.
May 22, 2001 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Father's Day and is 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: "Father". This is ...
Dr. Dad Turns Fatherhood Into a Booming Baby Business.
May 22, 2001 ... Baby Bottle That Reduces Colic Garners World Attention ST. LOUIS, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- When Dr. Craig Brown awoke each night at 2 a.m. to Cory's screaming, he knew that he had to think of something that would ease his son's suffering from colic. Despite differing ...
Playboy Knows Best for Father's Day Gifts.
May 22, 2001 ... NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Gifts for dad don't have to be dull. Playboy knows what men want and trust us -- it's not another tie! Playboy offers gifts ranging from everyday luxury to ultimate fantasy. Log on to http://www.playboystore.com or run into your favorite ...
Home & Garden Television Presents 'Guys' Rooms' Featuring Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Curt Schilling.
May 22, 2001 ... Seven Men Share Their Inspirations for Their Personally Designed Spaces Fathers' Day Special Premieres: Sunday, June 17 At 9 P.M. Et/Pt KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Fathers' Day, Home & Garden Television (HGTV) premieres "Guys' ...
New Speaker System Turns Dad into Digital DJ.
May 22, 2001 ... Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock PD200 and NOMAD Jukebox Creates Full-Sound, Digital Stereo System NEWTON, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Until now, MP3 music players have been designed for personal use and not for people looking for room-filling sound. The ...
Give Dad the Smart Gadget this Father's Day; JABRA's EarSet(R) the Ultimate Hands-free Device for Mobile Phones.
May 22, 2001 ... SAN DIEGO, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- JABRA(R) has the perfect gadget to keep dads-on-the-go safe while using their mobile phone and driving. The JABRA EarSet, a plug-and-play hands-free device, works with almost any mobile phone and allows users to keep both hands on the steering ...
Shopping for Father's Day is Easy; Fingerhut Offers Outdoor and Electronic Gift Ideas.
May 22, 2001 ... MINNEAPOLIS, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopping for Father's Day gifts no longer needs to be a challenge. Garage and patio accessories, sporting goods and electronics are just some of the gift ideas Fingerhut.com and Fingerhut catalogs offer to make Father's Day shopping easy. ...
Picosecond Pulse Labs Announces New Application Note Comparing Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes.
May 22, 2001 ... PHOENIX, MTT 2001, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Picosecond Pulse Labs, Inc. (PSPL), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-speed electronic components and modules for 10 and 40 Gb/s long-haul optical communications systems, today announced its latest comparison of ultra-fast ...
Mark Wright Named President and CEO of EXP Systems.
May 22, 2001 ... Former IBM Vice President Selected to Drive Growth, Profitability MENLO PARK, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- EXP Systems, Inc., the provider of EXPress Connect(TM) enterprise software solutions, has named Mark Wright as president and CEO. Wright, formerly vice ...
Digital Insight Adds Three Members to Senior Team.
May 22, 2001 ... eFinance Enabler Augments Management Strength CALABASAS, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Insight(TM) Corp. (Nasdaq: DGIN) (www.digitalinsight.com), a leading eFinance enabler, announced today that it has augmented its senior management team with three key ...
New Power Tools for the Dad Who Has It All! Intensify His Power for Work and Power for Life.
May 22, 2001 ... NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- If the dad on your Father's Day list has more hardware than Bob Vila, consider some new power from Kaplan Publishing. The Kaplan Power Series, which includes "Writing Power," "Grammar Power," "Word Power," "Math Power" and "Learning Power," ...
National Survey Finds More Time Tops Father's Day Gift List; Help is Just a Click Away.
May 22, 2001 ... DENVER, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Does dad really want or need another tie? Or would he prefer some extra time to go fishing, golfing or watching his favorite team? According to a recent national survey conducted by ServiceMagic.com, dads would like a little time off ...
Kvaerner Strengthens its Oil & Gas Presence in Houston.
May 22, 2001 ... LONDON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Kvaerner, the Anglo-Norwegian engineering and construction Group today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc., a Houston-based design, engineering and project management company, employing close to 100 ...
Dad Can Pay Tribute to His Favorite Sport at Home.
May 22, 2001 ... HIGH POINT, N.C., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With Father's Day just around the corner -- it's June 17 this year -- families all across America are searching for that perfect gift to say thanks to dear old Dad, or other special men in their lives such as stepfathers, uncles, ...
MITEL CORPORATION AND IBM TEAM UP ON BREAKTHROUGH FAMILY OF DIGITAL TELEVISION CHIPS.
May 22, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Mitel. PowerPC-based System-On-a-Chip (SOC) MPEG-2 solutions to deliver industry's highest level of digital TV integration London, England - IBM and Mitel Corporation ...
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND BACKS DALGETY TAVERNS LTD IN #8.5 MILLION DEAL.
May 22, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate Finance Team in the East of Scotland has this month supported Dalgety Taverns in raising #8.5m to allow the continued development of the ...
What Are Americans Doing in the Shower?
May 22, 2001 ... The Westin Southfield Detroit Introduces the Heavenly Bath Today (May 22) WHAT: * Take a shower in the lobby of the Westin Southfield Detroit as Westin Hotels & Resorts introduces its newest guest innovation -- The Heavenly Bath -- a ...
Shifting Commuter Habits Can Save Money on Auto Insurance Reducing Driving to Curb Gas Crunch Could Cut Your Insurance Costs.
May 22, 2001 ... NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With gasoline prices soaring, highway commuters can turn to public transportation or car-pooling to ease the gas crunch. Not only will they save gas dollars by hopping on the bus or train, or riding to work with neighbors, there may be an added ...
Dow Corning Awarded Patent for Low-K SiCOH Films.
May 22, 2001 ... Company continues to provide leading, low-k material technology MIDLAND, Mich., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Corning Corp. announced that it has been awarded another U.S. patent for its low-k material technology, which further supports the company's leadership in low-k ...
Working Concepts(R) Forms Alliance With Oracle(R) to Deliver Benefits Consulting for Oracle Advanced Benefits.
May 22, 2001 ... COLUMBIA, Md., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Working Concepts, Inc. today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Oracle, the largest provider of software for eBusiness. The alliance was formed to strengthen Oracle's benefits administration services for their customers and ...
Schwab Launches Smarter Breed of Online Search.
May 22, 2001 ... Clients Can Quickly Find Answers to Questions Like, 'How Do I Plan for My Golden Years?' and 'Which Pharmaceutical Stocks Have Revenue Greater Than $15 Billion?' SAN FRANCISCO, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that promises to enhance the ...
Ultimate Electronics Reports Record First Quarter Results.
May 22, 2001 ... DENVER, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultimate Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULTE) announced today its operating results for the first quarter ending April 30, 2001. For the first quarter ending April 30, 2001, the Company reported net income of $1,698,000, or $.15 per share on ...
iManage, Inc. Joins Prestigious National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI).
May 22, 2001 ... SAN MATEO, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- iManage, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMAN), a leading provider of e-business software, announced that it has joined the more than 60 electronics manufacturers, suppliers, associations, government agencies and universities that are members of the ...
SBS Technologies Teams With Motorola to Deliver Next Generation High Density I/O for Motorola's PXP Platform.
May 22, 2001 ... MANSFIELD, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SBS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBSE) today announced it is teaming with Motorola Computer Group, a business unit of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), to provide a high-speed 6U WAN packet processor, ARIES 2000IP, to be designed for Motorola's ...
Medarex Announces Opening of New Development Center And Future Manufacturing Facility.
May 22, 2001 ... PRINCETON, N.J., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Medarex, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDX) today announced the opening of its new antibody development center and future manufacturing facility in Greenwich Township, New Jersey. The new facility will house Medarex's research and development labs, a ...
RnetHealth Terminates Merger Agreement With Access Television Network.
May 22, 2001 ... IRVINE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- RnetHealth, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RNET) has advised Access Television Network, Inc. that RnetHealth is exercising its option to terminate the merger agreement between the two companies entered into in February, 2001. "In ...
Toyota Statement in Response to Remarks by Reverend Jesse Jackson.
May 22, 2001 ... TORRANCE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA, Inc. issued the following statement in response to concerns expressed by Rev. Jesse Jackson, president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, regarding a particular Toyota marketing promotion: The ...
ING Group Reports Satisfactory First Quarter Results.
May 22, 2001 ... AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- ING Group, the Amsterdam-based international integrated financial services company, today reported growth in net profit of 10.6 percent for the first quarter of 2001 compared to the same period in 2000, to U.S. $997 million ....
Capella University Selects iManage WorkSite to Automate Online University Resources for Global Distance Learning.
May 22, 2001 ... SAN MATEO, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- iManage, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMAN), the leading provider of e-business software, platforms and applications, today announced that Capella University, the fastest growing fully online university in the United States, has selected the iManage ...
SciClone's CPX Receives Orphan Drug Status in Europe for Cystic Fibrosis.
May 22, 2001 ... SAN MATEO, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SciClone Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: SCLN) today announced that CPX, the Company's protein-repair therapy for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF), has been granted Orphan Drug Status throughout the European Union (EU). CPX currently is ...
ROOM33 BOOSTS PROCTER & GAMBLE PRODUCT LAUNCH.
May 22, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of room33. Swedish mobile software and portal technology supplier, room33, has signed a deal with consumer giant Procter & Gamble. Under the agreement, the Nordic division of Procter & Gamble has purchased ...
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Announces Fiscal 2001 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results.
May 22, 2001 ... AMHERST, N.Y., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), today announced financial results for the fiscal 2001 fourth quarter and full year, which ended March 31, 2001. Net sales for CM's fiscal 2001 fourth quarter were $175.5 million and net income ...
Trimble to Present at the H.C. Wainwright & Co. Fourth Annual Select Stock Conference.
May 22, 2001 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today that Mary Ellen Genovese, Chief Financial Officer of Trimble, will be presenting at the H.C. Wainwright & Co. Fourth Annual Select Stock Conference on Wednesday, May 23, at 3:35 p.m. Eastern Time. ...
Spatializer Audio Laboratories Inc. Appoints Sol Friedman Chief Technology Officer.
May 22, 2001 ... New CTO Aims to Broaden Technology Reach and Accelerate R&D SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Spatializer Audio Laboratories Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPAZ) today announced the appointment of Sol Friedman as the company's new chief technology officer. ...
NUVERA AND RWE LAUNCH JOINT EFFORT AIMED AT DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING FUEL CELL SYSTEMS IN EUROPE.
May 22, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, May 22. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc. Initiative combines technology, manufacturing, and marketing expertise to develop fuel cell systems that generate combined heat and electric power for residential and small ...
Equitex Announces First Quarter Financial Results.
May 22, 2001 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Equitex, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQTX) announced today its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2001. The consolidated financial statements reflect the operations of Equitex as well as ...
PR Newswire Detroit Daybook Update for Tuesday, May 22.
May 22, 2001 ... TIME: 8-9 a.m. EVENT: Take a shower in the lobby of the Westin Southfield Detroit as Westin Hotels & Resorts introduces its newest guest innovation -- The Heavenly Bath -- a custom-designed shower with a dual showerhead for more power, wider ...
Stratus Fault-Tolerant Technology 'Inside' NEC's New Server.
May 22, 2001 ... New Express5800/ft Series Breaks $20K Price Point for Exceptional Price/Performance MAYNARD, Mass., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus Technologies International S.a r.l., parent of U.S. subsidiary Stratus Technologies, Inc. and maker of the world's most ...
UL Takes Clients to Russia: Signs MOU With GOSSTANDART.
May 22, 2001 ... NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) may now test electrical products to Russian standards through a mutual agreement signed in April with GOSSTANDART -- the State Committee of the Russian Federation for Standardization and Metrology -- ...
UNC Surgeon Uses New Device for Facial Bone Distraction.
May 22, 2001 ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, April 11, 2001, 18-month-old John Michael Shaver of Fayetteville, N.C. was surgically fitted with an intra-oral device for facial bone distraction. John Michael has an extreme receding chin also known as ...
King Pharmaceuticals Increases Revenue and Earnings Projections For Second Quarter and Year-End 2001.
May 22, 2001 ... BRISTOL, Tenn., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) announced today that, based on the continued net sales growth of the Company's branded pharmaceutical products during the first half of the current second quarter, King is revising upward its previously ...
Orchid Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan.
May 22, 2001 ... PRINCETON, N.J., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Orchid BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORCH) today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan that is designed to strengthen the ability of the Board of Directors to protect Orchid's stockholders. The Rights ...
Versicor Begins Phase II Trial of Dalbavancin, Its Novel Glycopeptide Antibiotic.
May 22, 2001 ... FREMONT, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Versicor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERS) today announced the start of a Phase II clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its novel investigational antibiotic, dalbavancin (formerly V-Glycopeptide), for the treatment of complicated skin ...