PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, August 16:
A Royal Event to Celebrate the Release of Walt Disney Pictures' THE PRINCESS DIARIES.
Aug 16, 2001 ... WHO: Miss Teen USA 2000 and the 51 delegates of the Miss Teen USA 2001 competition WHAT: Attend a special presentation of Walt Disney Pictures' 'THE PRINCESS DIARIES' wearing their majestic state sashes. WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, ...
Kensey Nash Announces Record Revenue and Net Income For the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year.
Aug 16, 2001 ... - Biomaterials Business Grows 186% in 4th Quarter from a Year Ago - EXTON, Pa., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensey Nash Corporation (Nasdaq: KNSY) today announced record revenue and net income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2001. Total revenues for ...
Regence Group, HCSC Withdraw Request to Form New Affiliation.
Aug 16, 2001 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The chief executive officers of The Regence Group and Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) said today their companies have withdrawn a request to state regulators for approval of a new relationship. The Regence Group and HCSC ...
CTIA Responds to National Safety Council Study.
Aug 16, 2001 ... /ADVANCE FOR RELEASE AT 6:00 A.M. EDT THURSDAY, AUG. 16/ /ADVANCE/ WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Wheeler, President & CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) today responded to a new study released by the National Safety Council ...
Cognigen Networks Inc. Appoints Management and Financial Consultant to Its Board of Directors.
Aug 16, 2001 ... SEATTLE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognigen Networks, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CGNT), a worldwide marketer of telecommunication services and related products, today announced the appointment of Christopher R. Seelbach to its Board of Directors, replacing Jimmy L. Boswell. Mr ....
'Gangs of New York' Motion Picture Trailer Makes Internet, Theater, and TV Debut.
Aug 16, 2001 ... MSN to Feature Internet Premiere Trailer Debuts Exclusively on 'Entertainment Tonight' and at Showings of Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now Redux' NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Miramax Films today announced the TV, Web and theatrical ...
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Statement Regarding Government Approval Of F-22 Production.
Aug 16, 2001 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Dain M. Hancock, president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, made the following statement today after receiving word that the Defense Acquisition Board has approved the F-22 program to begin its Low Rate Initial Production phase: ...
The Lincoln Company LLC Today Responds to Hartmarx's August 14 Letter.
Aug 16, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lincoln Company LLC today responded to letter dated August 14 from Elbert 0. Hand, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hartmarx Corporation (NYSE: HMX), and criticized Hand for continuing his pattern of delay and distraction. ...
Inaugural Best Newcomer and Executive of the Year Awards to Be Presented At ETRE 2001 in Rome.
Aug 16, 2001 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- DASAR, Inc., host of the 12th annual ETRE conference today announced it will be honoring the Newcomer and Executive of the Year with awards at ETRE 2001 in Rome. The awards will be presented on October 9 at the ETRE Gala Dinner ....
WebLink Wireless Reports Strong Second Quarter EBITDA Growth; Wireless Data Units in Service Exceed 500,000.
Aug 16, 2001 ... DALLAS, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- WebLink Wireless, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WLNKA) today announced that consolidated EBITDA in the second quarter of 2001, driven by the performance of the Wireless Data Division, was $4.1 million, a $3.0 million improvement over the prior ...
Inouye negotiating joint venture company.
Aug 16, 2001 ... SYMBOL:CDN:"ITII" OVER THE COUNTER BULLETIN BOARD QUOTATION (OTCBB) VANCOUVER, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ - Alan Wilson, President of Inouye Technologies (Canada) - (Canadian Dealing Network: ITII) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has ...
Rent-Way to Offer Slingshot Prepaid Internet Access.
Aug 16, 2001 ... SEATTLE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/-- Rent-Way, the nation's second largest operator of rental purchase stores, will offer computers pre-installed with Slingshot Prepaid Internet Access and sell refill minutes in 1,130 stores Nationwide. Slingshot Communications, Inc. and ...
Statement of Jerry Daniels, President and CEO, Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile Systems, on F-22 DAB Review.
Aug 16, 2001 ... ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing is very pleased with today's announcement that the F-22 program has passed the Defense Acquisition Board's review. The decision will allow this important program to proceed into low- rate initial production. The program now ...
EuroTelecom Communications Inc. Announces Resignations.
Aug 16, 2001 ... LONDON, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- EuroTelecom Communications Inc. ("EuroTelecom Inc." U.S. Trading Symbol-EUTC; Class A stock quoted on the Alternative Investment Market ("AIM") of the London Stock Exchange as ETMA) announces that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of ...
Media Credentials for Memorial Service and Funeral Mass of Maureen Reagan.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Indoor and Outdoor Media Locations Pool TV and Still Photos Available Saturday, August 18th Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 11th and 'K' Streets, Sacramento Valid media credentials, issued by a police department, the White House, the ...
Australia Composite Indexes For June 2001.
Aug 16, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board reports today that the leading index for Australia increased 0.4 percent in June, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in June. * Despite the modest increase in the coincident index in June, the current ...
Final Reminder: Southland Seminar Series Offers Communication Strategies For Corporate Reputation Management.
Aug 16, 2001 ... The Love Quadrangle: How to Build Meaningful Relationships With Press, Analysts & Investors to Educate Orange and Los Angeles County Executives On Best Practices COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Relationships with influential ...
Omni Nutraceuticals Retains Rubenstein Investor Relations as Investor Relations Consultants.
Aug 16, 2001 ... SEATTLE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Nutraceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ZONE) today announced that it has retained Rubenstein Investor Relations as its investor relations consultants. Commenting on the announcement, Klee Irwin, President and CEO of Omni, ...
CB Bancshares, Inc. Announces an Increase in the Cash Dividend.
Aug 16, 2001 ... HONOLULU, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- CB Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBBI) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per common share for the third quarter of 2001, payable on September 27, 2001 to stockholders of record on September 15, 2001. ...
1,356 Total Winners With No Jackpot Winners In Tonight's Michigan Millions Drawing.
Aug 16, 2001 ... LANSING, Mich., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning Michigan Millions numbers for tonight's drawing were 24, 27, 29, 33, 34, 43 and 28 (wild ball). Other cash prize winners from tonight's Michigan Millions included: * 1 players matched five + wild ball ...
Crown Castle International Appoints John P. Kelly Chief Executive Officer.
Aug 16, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John P. Kelly as President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 20, 2001. Mr. Kelly currently serves as the Company's President and ...
S&P Affirms Yasuda Mutual Life Insurance Ratings.
Aug 16, 2001 ... TOKYO, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today affirmed its single-'A'-minus long-term and 'A-2' short-term counterparty credit ratings on Japan's Yasuda Mutual Life Insurance Co. Standard & Poor's also affirmed its single-'A'-minus financial strength rating on the ...
Changes to Cyberplex Management.
Aug 16, 2001 ... TORONTO, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ - Cyberplex Inc. (TSE: CX), one of North America's leading Internet professional services companies announced that effective immediately, Dean Hopkins will resume his role as President. The Company and Jim Fanella have agreed to part ways prior to ...
divine Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Open Market.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Acquisition to Provide J2EE Content Management and Delivery Infrastructure for Integrating and Enhancing Divine's Suite of Content-Driven Applications CHICAGO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- divine, inc. (Nasdaq: DVIN), a premier provider of services, technology ...
DIVINE SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE OPEN MARKET.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Acquisition to Provide J2EE Content Management and Delivery Infrastructure for Integrating and Enhancing Divine's Suite of Content-Driven Applications PR Newswire, London, August 16. This press release is transmitted on behalf of divine inc Chicago - ...
LION Submits First Patent Application on Lead Compounds.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Acceleration Through IT-Driven Drug Discovery Confirmed HEIDELBERG, Germany and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- LION bioscience AG (Nasdaq: LEON; Neuer Markt: LIO, WKN 504 350) announced today that it has filed its first application for patent protection on a lead ...
Orchid BioSciences Launches ELUCIGENE(TM) CF29 Cystic Fibrosis Screening Test For Use in the United States.
Aug 16, 2001 ... PRINCETON, N.J. and ABINGDON, OXON, England, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Orchid BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORCH) announced today that the cystic fibrosis (CF) genetic screening test ELUCIGENE(TM) CF29 has been launched for use by CLIA-approved laboratories in the United States. ...
P&O NEDLLOYD RESULTS: SECOND QUARTER 2001.
Aug 16, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, August 16. This press release is transmitted on behalf of P&O. The attached information sets out the financial results, trade statistics and key points for P&O Nedlloyd Container Line Limited for the second quarter 2001. In general terms it shows that: ...
Crucell Enters Development and Commercialization Agreement with Centocor for Human Antibodies Against Cancer.
Aug 16, 2001 ... - Crucell Retains European Rights - LEIDEN, Netherlands, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Crucell N.V. (Nasdaq: CRXL) (Euronext Amsterdam: CRUC) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Centocor, Inc., for the development and commercialization of Crucell's ...
Parents Fear Children's 'E-Solation;' While Mom and Dad May Telecommute, They Want Kids Socializing in School.
Aug 16, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- While many parents prefer to telecommute or squeeze in work time at home, they want something very different for their children when it comes to school. A new study from Euro RSCG Worldwide reveals parental fears that children will suffer from ...
Expert Helps Parents Decide If College Saving Plans Are Right for Them.
Aug 16, 2001 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent changes in the federal tax law have made college savings plans more attractive. With significant tax advantages associated with them, they can be a wise choice when planning for the future. But are they right for everyone? ...
Modern Flirting: A New Life Skill Says Flirtologist.
Aug 16, 2001 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Old-fashioned flirting is out. Modern flirting is in, and that's good news for teens and adults, says Jill Spiegel, who describes herself as a Flirtologist. There was a time when flirting was seen only as a romantic art form ...
Graduate Students Advised to Check Out Health Insurance Options.
Aug 16, 2001 ... MILWAUKEE, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the time of year when many college graduates are preparing to return to the classroom as graduate students. That may mean they won't have the health insurance coverage that would come with a full-time job -- and they may no longer be ...
Bilingual Grade School Students Translate Great Poems and Write Their Own in Empowering School Program.
Aug 16, 2001 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Like nearly a quarter of their fellow Californians, fifth-graders Maya Donis and Antonio Ayala speak Spanish at home. Like many of their young Spanish-speaking peers, Maya and Antonio spend part of most days translating, helping their ...
Schmuck University, a Humor Web Site at SchmuckU.com, Offers a Degree Program in Schmuckology and a Free, Downloadable 'PhD in Schmuckology' Diploma.
Aug 16, 2001 ... BOSTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you know a schmuck? Now you can give that schmuck a diploma from the world's first university offering a degree program in schmuckology. Schmuck University, also known as Schmuck U, is a Web site (http://www.SchmuckU.com) created ...
Experts Suggest Easy Way to Prepare Children for School.
Aug 16, 2001 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Here's an easy way stressed parents on a busy schedule can give new meaning to the expression "quality time." Talking with your children may seem like trivial play but it's the start of vocabulary building and opens the way to good school ...
Make an A+ in Food Safety This School Year.
Aug 16, 2001 ... CHICAGO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Yes, it's that time of year again -- early mornings, homework, football practice and school lunches. Parents and children across the country are gearing up for the 2001-2002 school year and the American Dietetic Association and the ConAgra Foods ...
The Newest Trend in High Schools.
Aug 16, 2001 ... (Real Time Digital Surveillance for Safety) ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Every generation distinguishes itself, whether by history, politics, or pop culture. Lately tragedies like Columbine and the recent Santana High School shootings pepper the front ...
National PTA Presents '10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed'.
Aug 16, 2001 ... CHICAGO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Your 10-year-old loves school, but he is more interested in socializing than studying. What can you do to encourage him to develop good relationships while maintaining learning as a priority? This common scenario has been developed as a ...
Is Your Student At Risk? Consider Renters Insurance Homesite Offers Comprehensive, Low-Cost Coverage for Renters.
Aug 16, 2001 ... BOSTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- From computers to microwaves to televisions, students are bringing some valuable items with them to school these days. And while it's fun to be a "carefree college student," it's a lot better to have protection for your belongings should anything ...
Children's Literacy Advocate and Verizon SuperPages.com Offer Parents Ideas to Keep Education Alive.
Aug 16, 2001 ... DALLAS, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As kids go back to school, parents should remember that the best way to help a child succeed in the classroom is to emphasize the importance of learning at home. On Verizon SuperPages.com, Mary Brigid Barrett, a national children's literacy ...
Backpack Misuse Leads to Chronic Back Pain, Doctors of Chiropractic Say.
Aug 16, 2001 ... ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor, ...
BarCharts(R) Helps College Freshmen Across The Country 'Survive The Ride'.
Aug 16, 2001 ... BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The first year of college can be a difficult transition for an 18-year-old, but BarCharts(R) Inc. hopes to make it a little smoother. The quick reference guide company has created and donated 600,000 'Surviving the College Ride' Quick ...
Neomar Enterprise Server Nominated as 'Wireless Development Platform of The Year'.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Developer Choice Award to be Presented at Wireless Developer 2001 Conference SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Neomar, Inc., a leading provider of wireless systems management, application delivery, and mobile device software, today announced that its Neomar ...
ShopKo Stores, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results (and Provides Third Quarter Business Outlook).
Aug 16, 2001 ... GREEN BAY, Wis., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ShopKo Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SKO) today announced sales and earnings for the second quarter (13 week period) ended August 4, 2001. Unless otherwise noted, all results are before the effects of non-comparable items as described in the ...
Back to School: Healthy Lunches Create Healthy Kids, a Dietician's Tips.
Aug 16, 2001 ... DES MOINES, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Twinkies and chips and cookies, oh my! The beginning of a new school year is a good time to evaluate what children are eating at school -- and to include healthy menu items in that brown bag or lunch box. A healthy lunch is often a ...
Students to Pick Up More Than Books on First Day of School.
Aug 16, 2001 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Students this fall will be heading back to class with a new study aide tucked away in their backpacks. Palm(TM) handheld computers are emerging as both "cool" and indispensable tools at schools and on universities across the country. ...
Personal Coach for Kids Evens the Computer Skills Playing Field.
Aug 16, 2001 ... PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In the last decade, computer technology has become an integral part of most business environments. Those who are not computer literate are at an immediate disadvantage. Aunt Ellen Learning Systems helps to close this "digital divide" by ...
Strength & Spirit/.
Aug 16, 2001 ... In NYFNSN01, Students Faced With Life's Challenges Share Experiences in New E-Book Compiled By Clinical Social Worker, moved Tuesday, July 17, the title of the book in the second, seventh and ninth graphs should read "Strength & Spirit - The Paperback Internet" rather than "Strength & ...
ScanSoft's Software Gets Good Grades from Educators and Administrators OmniPage, OmniForm and PaperPort Save Schools Time and Tax Payers Money.
Aug 16, 2001 ... PEABODY, Mass., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- While updating curriculum and attending to the needs of students is a full-time job, managing the administrative process of education becomes a task in itself for school administrators, professors and teachers. ScanSoft's ...
The Fund for Teachers Helps Educators Bring the World to Classrooms.
Aug 16, 2001 ... HOUSTON, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Linda Richard wanted to bring the world of William Shakespeare to life for her students at Houston's Westchester International Academy. A workshop at the Bard's Globe Theatre in London provided new ideas that will enable Richard to ...
Bridging the 'Internet Gap' Between Returning Students and K-12 Educators: BASCOM's Instructional Approach to Classroom Internet Use.
Aug 16, 2001 ... HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- While today's school-age generation relies on the Internet as its primary source of information and entertainment, harnessing the Internet in a classroom context and using it to advance a lesson or learning objective has proved elusive ...
High-Speed Internet Service Offers Students an Academic Advantage.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Nation's Largest Broadband Services Provider Offers Parents Advice on Reducing Their Kids' Back-to-School Jitters ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As the sun sets on summer freedom, the age-old academic anxieties of schoolchildren return: Will ...
Parents Find Wireless Solutions to Keep in Contact With Teens.
Aug 16, 2001 ... DENVER, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Many parents already rely on cell phones or pagers to manage their own busy schedules, but those solutions aren't always tailored to meet both professional and family needs. As kids go back to school, they will be trying to reach a parent at ...
High-Speed Cable Modem Connections Keep Students and Parents Ahead Of The Class; Cox Communications Offers Tips on Choosing A Home Internet Connection.
Aug 16, 2001 ... ATLANTA, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- While educators tout the Internet as a source for faster, more efficient learning and are increasingly assigning projects that require Internet use, the slow speeds of dial-up service can frustrate students and discourage their use of the ...
ADAM Finds Thirteenth Missing Child.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Revolutionary Wireless and Fax-Based Program Reunites Families, Aids National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A 14-year-old female missing from Rubidoux, Calif., since June 15, 2001, was found in Chattanooga, ...
Integrated Pest Management Promises Crop Yields With Fewer Chemicals, But Will It Prove Effective in the Long Run?
Aug 16, 2001 ... ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- It used to be that most growers had a simple way of dealing with pests that plagued their crops: They relied on a myriad of chemicals, applying them routinely in an effort to protect their harvest. But times have changed. Environmental ...
Easter Seals Teams Up with ER Star Alex Kingston to Promote Inclusion and Accomplishments of People with Disabilities.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Initiative Features Reading Program Developed with American Library Association CHICAGO, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Easter Seals has teamed up with ER actress Alex Kingston to launch AccessAbility @ your library, a national reading initiative designed to ...
GALILEO INTERNATIONAL RENEWS GLOBAL CONTRACT WITH USIT WORLD.
Aug 16, 2001 ... PR Newswire, London, August 16. This press release is transmitted on behalf of Galileo International Inc Windsor, U.K. - Galileo International, Inc. (NYSE: GLC), a leading provider of electronic global distribution services (GDS) for the travel industry, announced ...
Urban Outfitters Reports Second Quarter Results.
Aug 16, 2001 ... PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard A. Hayne, Chairman of the Board and President of Urban Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq: URBN), today announced sales and earnings for the second quarter that ended on July 31, 2001. Net income for the quarter increased by 82% to ...
Assante Releases Second Quarter Results.
Aug 16, 2001 ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note to reporters and editors: Assante's earnings conference call will be Webcast on www.Assante.com, and www.q1234.com today at 10:00 a.m. EST. Please join us and log on five ...
Cardinal Health Annual Investor Conference Today.
Aug 16, 2001 ... DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH), is hosting its annual investor conference today in New York City from 12:30 PM to approximately 5:30 PM. For those interested, the presentation slides and audio can be accessed via Cardinal ...
Digene Announces Fiscal 2001 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results.
Aug 16, 2001 ... - Quarterly Revenue Grew 59% to $10.3 Million as Net Loss Narrowed to $0.08 Per Share - - Fiscal 2001 Revenue Increased 48% to $34.2 Million with Net Loss of $0.39 Per Share - GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Digene ...
Help Available for Colicky Babies.
Aug 16, 2001 ... Feed: THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2001 FEED: 10:00 - 10:15 AM (ET) COORDINATES: TELSTAR 6, TRANSPONDER 12, C-BAND DOWNLINK: 3940 HORIZONTAL RE-FEED: 2:00 - 2:15 PM (ET) COORDINATES: TELSTAR 4, TRANSPONDER 6, C-BAND ...
New Study Suggests That Cell Phone Conversations Can Be a Significant Distraction for Motorists.
Aug 16, 2001 ... ITASCA, Ill., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Conversing on cell phones while driving can lead to significant decreases in driving performance, according to a new study reported in the August/September 2001 issue of the National Safety Council's Injury Insights. The study found that ...