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President Bush Issues Order to Slay Energy Vampires.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Power Integrations Offers ICs to Meet the President's New Energy Efficiency Standards SAN JOSE, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Integrations, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWI) today announced that it offers a full line of power conversion ICs that can aid ...

'The Rock' Helps TNN 'Slam' A New Viewership Record.

Aug 01, 2001 ... The Return of the Rock On 'Raw Is War' Delivers 7.6 Million Viewers To TNN On Monday, July 30 NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- TNN: THE NATIONAL NETWORK'S telecast of the World Wrestling Federation's RAW IS WAR on Monday, July 30 (9:00-11:08 PM, ET/PT) ...

First American Subsidiary, HireCheck, Inc., Enters Agreement To Acquire Milwaukee-Based Substance Abuse Management, Inc.

Aug 01, 2001 ... SANTA ANA, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), the nation's leading diversified provider of business information and related products and services, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, HireCheck, Inc., has entered into a ...

Integrative Proteomics Inc.

Aug 01, 2001 ... TORONTO, July 31 /PRNewswire/ - Integrative Proteomics, Inc. (IPI), a leader in the rapid determination of target function and structure to accelerate the discovery of new medicines, today announced that it has raised US $25 million in its second round of financing. This ...

Zebra Technologies to Acquire Fargo Electronics.

Aug 01, 2001 ... VERNON HILLS, Ill. and EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA) and Fargo Electronics, Inc., (Nasdaq: FRGO) today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for Zebra to acquire all of the outstanding common ...

Central Command Releases Its Dirty Dozen - Top 12 - Viruses For July 2001.

Aug 01, 2001 ... MEDINA, Ohio, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Command, a leading provider of PC anti-virus software and computer security services, and its partners today released its monthly listing of the top twelve viruses reported for July 2001. The report, coined the "Dirty Dozen," is based ...

MAGNA AND INTIER ANNOUNCE PRICING OF INTIER AUTOMOTIVE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING.

Aug 01, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, August 1. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Magna International Inc Aurora, ON - Magna International Inc. (TSE: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) and its subsidiary Intier Automotive Inc. announced that Intier has entered into an agreement with ...

Union Pacific Praises House Vote On Railroad Retirement.

Aug 01, 2001 ... OMAHA, Neb., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Following are comments from Dick Davidson, Chairman and CEO of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), upon passage this evening by the House of Representatives of H.R. 1140 -- The Railroad Retirement and Survivors Improvement Act. ...

PR Newswire Photo Advisory for Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 11 p.m. EDT.

Aug 01, 2001 ... 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. ...

National Stroke Association Supports Landmark Legislation To Improve Stroke Care Nationwide.

Aug 01, 2001 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- National Stroke Association (NSA) urges the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to pass the Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act of 2001, S1274, today. The legislation will improve stroke care in America by ...

American Capital Net Operating Income up 19% to $0.56 per Share.

Aug 01, 2001 ... BETHESDA, Md., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) announced today its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. Net operating income for the quarter increased 65% to $16.2 million compared to $9.8 million in the second quarter of 2000. ...

A Day of Truth in Farmingville - America Speaks Out Against Illegal Immigration.

Aug 01, 2001 ... FARMINGVILLE, N.Y., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sachem Quality of Life (SQL) organization is sponsoring a conference on illegal immigration called, "A Day of Truth in Farmingville." The conference, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, will focus ...

Magna and Intier announce Pricing of Intier Automotive Initial Public Offering.

Aug 01, 2001 ... AURORA, ON, July 31 /PRNewswire/ - ....Magna International Inc. (TSE: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) and its subsidiary Intier Automotive Inc. announced that Intier has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Credit Suisse First Boston ...

Hurricane Hydrocarbons Ltd./.

Aug 01, 2001 ... In CA056 transmitted at 19:46e today, the years given in the table headings were incorrect. Full corrected copy follows: Hurricane Hydrocarbons Ltd. - Consolidated Financial Results for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2001 CALGARY, July 31 ...

NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF BRESEA RESOURCES LTD.

Aug 01, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, 01/08/01. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Bresea Resources Ltd. Vancouver, Notice is hereby given pursuant to an Order of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta (the "Court") dated July 24, 2001 (the "Interim Order") that Bresea Resources Ltd. ...

Aviron to Host Conference Call on Second Quarter 2001 Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviron (Nasdaq: AVIR) today announced that it will conduct a conference call and live audio webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Friday, August 3, to discuss second quarter 2001 results. Aviron will broadcast the conference call ...

Dialogue on Media Coverage and Statistics Charted At Joint Statistical Meetings.

Aug 01, 2001 ... ATLANTA, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Joint Statistical Meetings, August 5-9, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia, statisticians and other interested parties will discuss issues in media coverage of statistics. More information on the meetings can be found online at ...

Paice Corporation: New Hybrid Drive Can Boost Performance, Fuel Economy, And Pollution Control for all Kinds of Vehicles.

Aug 01, 2001 ... LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A breakthrough hybrid drive system was unveiled here today that can dramatically improve the performance, fuel economy, and pollution control of virtually all cars and light trucks. The Hyperdrive(TM) system is the first ...

Sprint E/Solutions and NOCpulse Agreement Offers Enhanced Systems Management Capabilities.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Sprint AIM Platform Provides Improved Efficiency Gains to Customers KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint Corp. (NYSE: FON, PCS) is enlisting the capabilities of the NOCpulse Command Center systems management software to offer customers a consolidated ...

Crown Castle International Declares Quarterly Preferred Stock Dividend Rate.

Aug 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) announced today that the quarterly dividend on its 6.25% Convertible Preferred Stock will be paid on August 15, 2001 to holders of record on August 1, 2001 in shares of the Company's Common Stock at a ...

Pro-Dex, Inc., Micro Motors Subsidiary Signs Exclusive Supply Agreement With Smith & Nephew.

Aug 01, 2001 ... SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Motors, Inc., a division of Pro-Dex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDEX), a leading medical and dental products company, today announced it has signed an exclusive three-year agreement with Smith & Nephew to supply a proprietary cutter and drive ...

Pure Resources, Inc. Provides Operations Update.

Aug 01, 2001 ... MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Resources, Inc. (NYSE: PRS) today provided an operations update for each of its core areas. Update on Pure Operated Properties The Company is currently operating fifteen drilling rigs. Nine of these rigs are ...

QualMark Corporation Appoints Joseph A. Ruth As Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Aug 01, 2001 ... DENVER, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- QualMark Corporation (Nasdaq: QMRK), a leading provider of accelerated product test systems that allow electronics manufacturers to rapidly and comprehensively expose design and production process flaws, today announced the appointment of Joseph A ....

Remington Oil and Gas Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2001 Earnings.

Aug 01, 2001 ... DALLAS, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Remington Oil and Gas Corporation (Nasdaq: ROIL; PCX: REM.P) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2001 of $10.0 million or $0.46 per primary share and $0.41 per diluted share, excluding the $13.5 million pre-tax charge for final settlement ...

Dade Behring Employs Neoforma Innovation to Bridge Technology Gap With Hospitals.

Aug 01, 2001 ... NeoConnect's Rapid Trading Partner Enablement Expands Capabilities To Eliminate E-Commerce Barriers Between Healthcare Trading Partners DEERFIELD, Ill. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Neoforma.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEOF), has successfully ...

PR Newswire Photo Advisory for Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at 6 a.m. EDT.

Aug 01, 2001 ... 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. ...

Quanta Services Reports Second Quarter Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Revenues Up 19 Percent; EBITDA Grew 11 Percent to $81.9 Million; EPS Was $0.36 Before Special Charges HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) today announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001. ...

BEA Ships Web Services Release of the World's #1 Java Application Server, BEA WebLogic Server 6.1.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Leading E-Business Platform Provides Instant Java-to-Web Service Code Generation, Standard Application Integration and Award-Winning Technology SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS), one of the world's leading ...

OpNext, Inc. Closes $321 Million Investment.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Investment Will Fund Increased Manufacturing Capacity, R&D, and Global Sales And Expansion EATONTOWN, N.J. and TOKYO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- OpNext, Inc., a global supplier of active fiber optic components and modules, announced it has closed a $321 ...

Genus Reports Second Quarter 2001 Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Genus, Inc. (Nasdaq: GGNS) reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2001. Net sales were $13.7 million, representing a 107 percent increase over the $6.6 million in net sales for the same quarter of 2000. Net ...

Harvard Scientific Corp. Reduces Debt By More Than 60%.

Aug 01, 2001 ... FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard Scientific Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: VGEN) announced today that new management has reduced the Company's debt more than 60% from the previously audited 10K as a first step toward preparing the Company to execute its new ...

Grant Prideco's Second Quarter Net Income Increases 117% to $0.13 Per Share.

Aug 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Grant Prideco, Inc. (NYSE: GRP) today announced net income for the second quarter of 2001 of $14.0 million, or $0.13 per share, on revenues of $192.9 million, as compared to a net loss of $0.9 million, or $0.01 per share, on revenues of $115.2 ...

Blue Cross Files Suit Against Drug Makers for Scheme That Kept Drug Price Artificially High.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Agreement Kept Generic Version of Popular Blood Pressure Medication Off Market EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), along with three other Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, today announced it has filed suit against ...

Swift Energy Reports Earnings of $0.59 Per Diluted Share on Increased Production in Second Quarter 2001.

Aug 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Swift Energy Company (NYSE: SFY; PCX) announced today increased revenues, earnings and cash flow from operations for the second quarter of 2001 compared to the same quarter in 2000. Earnings for the second quarter of $0.59 per diluted share ...

Crosswave Offers Japan's First Long-Distance Point-to-Point Backbone Service with an Ethernet-Interface.

Aug 01, 2001 ... TOKYO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Crosswave Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: CWCI) ("Crosswave") today announced that it added a new item (10Base-T) to its High-Speed Backbone Service. This is Japan's first long-distance point-to-point backbone service offered with an Ethernet ...

Intershop Reports Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... License Revenue Rises 37 % Sequentially, as Restructuring Plan Gains Traction HAMBURG, Germany, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Intershop Communications AG (Nasdaq: ISHP) (Neuer Markt: ISH), a global provider of e-business software, today announced financial results for the ...

Microsoft Streets & Trips 2002 Mapping Software Makes Travel a Snap.

Aug 01, 2001 ... New Version Gives Home PC Users the Power of Microsoft MapPoint Technology To Personalize and Download Maps to Pocket PC REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced the availability of Streets & Trips 2002 mapping ...

Jewel-Osco First to Introduce Full Service Kosher Shopping In Major Supermarket in Chicagoland.

Aug 01, 2001 ... One-Stop Kosher Experience Debuts at Highland Park Location MELROSE PARK, Ill., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue meeting the diverse shopping needs of customers, Jewel-Osco is unveiling a full-service One-Stop Kosher Experience at its Highland Park location, 1600 ...

IIJ First Quarter 2001 Conference Call to be Broadcast Over the Internet.

Aug 01, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (Nasdaq: IIJI) ("IIJ"), one of Japan's leading Internet access and network solutions providers, announced today that it intends to release its financial results for the first quarter 2001 ended June 30, 2001 on ...

MainControl(R) and LeaseForum Team to Provide World Class Technology Leasing Solution.

Aug 01, 2001 ... MainControl's MC/EMpower Coupled With LeaseForum's LeaseCenter Provides Comprehensive Support for Lease Origination, Analysis and Tracking MCLEAN, Va. and BOSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- MainControl Inc., a leading provider of Technology Asset Management ...

PR Newswire Southwest Daybook For Wednesday, August 1.

Aug 01, 2001 ... DATE: 08/01/01 HEADLINE: PDS Gaming Corporation Management to Host Conference Call on August 1, 2001 to Discuss Second Quarter Operating Results TIME: 4:15 p.m. EDT EVENT: PDS will host a conference call to discuss second ...

Pharmacopeia Announces 2001 Second Quarter and Six Month Financial Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... - Software Revenue Organic Growth Rate Continues to Accelerate - PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmacopeia, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCOP) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001. Software revenue for the 2001 ...

Vishay to Acquire General Semiconductor for Stock Valued at $13.54 per Share In Accretive, Tax-Free Transaction.

Aug 01, 2001 ... MALVERN, Pa., and MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) and General Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:SEM) today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Vishay will acquire General Semiconductor, a leading ...

Gentner Enhances Service Offerings With Audio and Data Streaming.

Aug 01, 2001 ... SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Gentner Communications Corp. (Nasdaq: GTNR) today announced it has added audio and data streaming to its suite of conferencing services. The streaming services complement Gentner's existing audio, video and Web conferencing ...

iManage to Contest Lawsuits.

Aug 01, 2001 ... SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- iManage, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMAN), a leading provider of e-business content and collaboration management software, today reported that a series of similar purported class action lawsuits has been filed against the Company and certain of its ...

Corvas International to License Incyte Genomics LifeSeq(R) Gold Database Online.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Genome-Based Research on Serine Proteases to Advance Drug Discovery for Solid Tumor Cancers PALO ALTO, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Incyte Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: INCY), the leading genomic information company, and Corvas International, ...

E-ppraisal Announces Partnership With E*TRADE Mortgage to Streamline Appraisal Process.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Leading Online Lender to Use E-ppraisal Pro to Enhance Appraisal Accuracy And Delivery Time WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- E-ppraisal Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with E*TRADE Mortgage, formerly known as ...

Orbital Reports Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... - Company Completes Two Non-Core Business Unit Sales, Reduces Debt By $150 Million in Last Three Months - DULLES, Va., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2001, ...

Ocean Reports 85 Percent Increase in Second Quarter Earnings.

Aug 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean Energy, Inc. (NYSE: OEI) today announced that a 22 percent growth in production and favorable commodity pricing have contributed to an 85 percent increase in year-over-year second quarter performance. On a recurring basis, net income for ...

Accelerated Operational Performance Drives Williams Communications' Second Quarter Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Operational EBITDA Significantly Favorable to Market Expectations Highlights: -- Consolidated Revenues Increase to $281.3 Million, a 57 Percent Increase over Second Quarter 2000 -- Network Revenues Increase to $255.1 Million, a 75 Percent ...

Maytag Completes Acquisition of Amana; Reinforces and Extends Premium Brand Strategy.

Aug 01, 2001 ... NEWTON, Iowa, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Maytag Corporation (NYSE: MYG) announced today it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Amana Appliances from Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., for $325 million. The acquisition, which was announced June 5, will add ...

MOODY'S ASSIGNS CREDIT RATING TO TYUMEN OIL.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Secured and Unsecured Debt Ratings Could Exceed Russia's Sovereign Ceiling PR Newswire, London, August 1. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Tyumen Oil Co. Moscow - Tyumen Oil Co. said that the credit ratings issued today by Moody's Investors ...

GLENCORE PREPARES TO FLOAT SOUTHERN ASSETS.

Aug 01, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, August 1. This press release is transmitted on behalf of The McCloskey Group. Glencore is expected to issue the prospectus for the floatation of its Australian and South African assets, to be named Enex Resources, on August 7. Floatation is due on September ...

COLOSSAL TAX SHELTERS FOR DEVELOPING CONTAMINATED LAND, SAYS TOP TEN ACCOUNTANCY FIRM.

Aug 01, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, August 1. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Baker Tilly. Exciting new tax reliefs creating colossal tax shelters for companies which develop contaminated land will activate a surge in contaminated land transactions over the next few years, ...

IDX Systems Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results; Revenues Exceed $100 Million and Increase 28% from Second Quarter 2000.

Aug 01, 2001 ... BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- IDX Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: IDXC) reported results today for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2001. Revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001 increased 28% to $101.4 million compared with ...

El Paso Energy Partners Reports Cash Flow Up 32 Percent, Raises Income Estimate 25 Percent.

Aug 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- El Paso Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPN) today reported record cash flow, as measured by adjusted earnings before interest, depreciation, and taxes (adjusted EBITDA), of $36.9 million for the second quarter of 2001, up 32 percent from $28.0 ...

MODCOMP to Web-enable Cornell University's Administrative Applications.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Following on the success earlier this year, this Web-to-host integration project will offer enhanced access to tried and true university mainframe applications FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- MODCOMP(R), Inc. (www.modcomp.com), a ...

Market Axess Launches First Disclosed Multi-Dealer Credit Trading Platform For European Institutional Investors.

Aug 01, 2001 ... Leading European Dealers BNP Paribas and Dresdner Bank AG Join On-line Bond Trading Platform NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Axess, Inc., the leading Internet-based multi-dealer trading and research platform for fixed income credit products, today ...

Princess Cruises Chooses ABAXIS' Piccolo for On-Board Medical Service.

Aug 01, 2001 ... UNION CITY, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ABAXIS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABAX), a medical products company manufacturing point-of-care blood analysis systems, announced today that Princess Cruises, one of the world's most popular vacation cruise lines, has chosen the ABAXIS Piccolo ...

Tengasco, Inc. Announces 5% Stock Dividend.

Aug 01, 2001 ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tengasco (Amex: TGC) announced today that on July 30, 2001 the Board of Directors approved the grant of a 5% stock dividend payable on October 1, 2001 to shareholders of record of the Company's common stock on September 4, 2001. ...

ACTV Restructures Board of Directors.

Aug 01, 2001 ... David Reese to Chairman, Board Reduced to Five Members with Independent Majority; nCUBE President Michael Pohl Joins Intellocity CEO Joel Hassell Named Chief Operating Officer of ACTV NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTV, Inc. (Nasdaq: IATV), a ...

OraPharma Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2001.

Aug 01, 2001 ... WARMINSTER, Pa., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- OraPharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPHM), a specialty pharmaceutical company with an initial focus on the emerging field of oral health care, today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001. ...

Cornell Companies Announces Commitment For Sale/Leaseback Transaction.

Aug 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornell Companies, Inc. (NYSE: CRN) announced today that it has secured a commitment for a sale/leaseback transaction pursuant to which Cornell will sell eleven of its real estate facilities for net proceeds to the Company of $173 million, and ...

Tanox to Initiate Phase I Clinical Trial of TNX-355 for HIV Infection.

Aug 01, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanox, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNOX) announced today that enrollment is now open in a Phase I clinical trial of a monoclonal antibody being developed for a new approach to the treatment of HIV. After review of the Investigational New Drug Application ...

Provena Foods Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results.

Aug 01, 2001 ... CHINO, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Provena Foods Inc.'s (Amex: PZA) sales were up 34% in the second quarter and 32% in the first half of 2001. The Company had a net loss of $98,634 for the 2nd quarter and $88,768 for the 1st half compared to net losses of $387,763 and ...