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Ozicom Implements Digiquant IMS in Record Time; Australian Service Provider Adds Own VoIP Calling Card Service to Its Telecommunications Portfolio.

Mar 04, 2002 ... MELBOURNE, Australia -- Digiquant, a global provider of software infrastructure for the communications industry, announced today that Melbourne-based Ozicom has implemented Digiquant's Internet Management System (IMS) to handle the provider's prepaid and post-paid calling card service. ...

/ C O R R E C T I O N -- Park-Ohio Holdings Corp./.

Mar 04, 2002 ... In the news release, Park-Ohio Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2001 Results, issued Friday, March 1, 2002, by Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that certain details concerning supplemental information ("Pro forma operating results, excluding ...

Legal Notice to HP Shareholders.

Mar 04, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES -- A lawsuit has been filed in United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons who held Hewlett-Packard common stock as of January 28, 2002. The complaint alleges that defendants, including HP and certain officers and ...

Northrop Grumman Commences Exchange Offer For All Outstanding Shares Of TRW Inc. at $47 Per Common Share.

Mar 04, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES -- Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that it has commenced an exchange offer for all outstanding shares of common stock and preference stock of TRW Inc. . Each share of TRW common stock may be exchanged for a number of shares of common stock of Northrop ...

TRW Board Rejects Northrop Grumman Proposal.

Mar 04, 2002 ... CLEVELAND -- TRW Inc. announced today that its board of directors has unanimously determined to reject Northrop Grumman Corporation's proposal set forth in its letter dated February 21, 2002 to acquire all of the outstanding shares of TRW for $47 per share in Northrop Grumman stock. ...

NBCOlympics.com and Olympics.com on Track To Become One of the Largest Event Web Sites in Sports History; MSNBC, MSN and NBC Deliver Gold Medal Performance to More Than 9 Million Fans Each Week Logging on During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

Mar 04, 2002 ... REDMOND, Wash. -- The official Web sites for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, NBCOlympics.com and Olympics.com, as well as MSNBC sites together drew one of the largest combined Web audiences ever for a sporting event with more than 9 million unique users on average logging on each of the ...

RealNetworks Announces Agreement with Intel to Ship RealOne Player with Intel Desktop Boards.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SEATTLE -- RealNetworks(R), Inc. , the global leader in Internet media delivery, today announced an agreement with Intel Corporation, the world's largest computer chip maker, to distribute the RealOne(TM) Player on Intel's(R) newest PC desktop boards. The inclusion of the award-winning ...

New Palm m130 and m515 Handhelds Add Spring Color to 2002 Product Lineup; World's Favorite Handhelds Now Offer More Affordable Color, More Expansion, More Choices.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- In a move to bring vivid color to handheld users worldwide, Palm, Inc. today unveiled the Palm(TM) m130 and m515 handhelds. Both feature bright color screens that support more than 65,000 colors, Palm's dual-expansion technology, and access to more than 13,000 ...

Associated Automotive Group To Acquire The Auto Toy Store; - AAGI Will Also Purchase The Ongoing Business of Anthony Leasing, Inc. -.

Mar 04, 2002 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Associated Automotive Group Incorporated , announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire the assets of a leading highline automobile dealership in the United States, The New Auto Toy Store, Inc., as well as the ongoing business of a related ...

Sun Life Financial Statement on Clarica transaction.

Mar 04, 2002 ... TORONTO -- In response to recent reports in the press relating to the proposed combination transaction between Sun Life Financial and Clarica, Sun Life Financial issued the following statement today: We continue to believe that the transaction is compelling and in the best ...

Genetix Group plc Announces Preliminary Financial Results For the Year Ended 31 December 2001.

Mar 04, 2002 ... NEW MILTON, England -- Genetix Group plc , the genomics and proteomics technology group, today announces its preliminary financial results for the year ended 31 December 2001. <Pre> Financial Highlights * Sales 12.4 million pounds sterling (pounds) (2000: 10.7 million pounds), ...

Crucell Spin-Out Galapagos Genomics NV to Complete a Private Placement.

Mar 04, 2002 ... LEIDEN, Netherlands -- Dutch antibody and vaccine company Crucell N.V. (Nasdaq: CRXL; Euronext) today announced that Galapagos Genomics NV intends to complete a private placement. The financial investors include a triple-A consortium of venture capital firms not related to Crucell. ...

Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan Opens For Enrollment Helping South Carolinians Save and Take Advantage of Tax Benefits.

Mar 04, 2002 ... COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina residents have an exciting new way to prepare for the rising costs of a college education. Governor Jim Hodges today introduced an investment plan that will let residents invest for college while taking advantage of special federal and state tax benefits at ...

CNOOC Limited Raises Financing Through Issue of US$500 Million Global Bonds by Its Finance Subsidiary.

Mar 04, 2002 ... HONG KONG -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company") today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, CNOOC Finance (2002) Limited, has priced an offering of US$500 million of 10- year 6.375% Notes ("Notes"). The Notes, fully guaranteed by the Company, were priced at 163 basis points over the ...

Intershop CEO To Raise Ownership Stake With Euro 10 Million Cash Investment.

Mar 04, 2002 ... JENA, Germany -- Intershop Communications AG (Neuer Markt: ISH), a leading provider of e-business software applications, today announced its CEO, Stephan Schambach, will invest approximately Euro 10 million in cash to purchase Company stock. In a private equity placement, ...

Cockerill to Succeed Thompson as Chief Executive Officer Of Gold Fields Limited.

Mar 04, 2002 ... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- The Board of Directors of Gold Fields Limited today announced that, in fulfillment of a planned succession, Ian Cockerill will succeed Chris Thompson as Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields with effect from July 1, 2002. Chris will continue as non-executive ...

U.S. Army Doubles Up on SCM Microsystems' Reader Technology; Company Deploys Additional 85,000 Smart Card Readers for Department Of Defense Initiative.

Mar 04, 2002 ... FREMONT, Calif. -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMM; Neuer Markt: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced it has shipped an additional 85,000 smart card readers to the U.S. Army as part of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Common Access Card ...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index to Close 4,509.17 Up +27.32 (+0.61%).

Mar 04, 2002 ... SHANGHAI, China -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Monday, March 4, 2002 was 4,509.17. This was up +0.61 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index ended higher encouraged by the strong performance of neighboring markets and ...

Logica Brings CRM to the Philippines.

Mar 04, 2002 ... LONDON -- The Philippines second largest fixed line operator, Digitel announced it is setting new standards for customer service with a new system implemented by Logica, the global solutions company, and Point Information Systems, a leading global provider of e-CRM solutions. ...

The WHOPPER(R) Turns 45, Celebrates in New York City; Burger King Corporation to give free WHOPPER(R) sandwiches to 55,000 New York Firemen and Policemen.

Mar 04, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Burger King Corporation is pulling out all the stops tomorrow with an all-star event in New York City designed to commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the WHOPPER(R) sandwich, America's favorite burger. New York's favorite Giant and the NFL's #1 sacker, defensive end Michael ...

Spirent Systems' AuRA(TM) MRO Software to be Implemented at Continental Express.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SAN DIEGO -- Continental Express and Spirent Systems (San Diego) have signed a contract for the implementation of Spirent's new integrated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) software solution called AuRA(TM). AuRA will be implemented across the entire Continental Express ...

Arkansas Best Corporation to Take a Non-Cash Impairment Charge Of $23.9 Million on Its Clipper Goodwill.

Mar 04, 2002 ... FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Arkansas Best Corporation announced today that it has performed the required transitional impairment testing on the goodwill associated with Clipper, as specified by the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB's") new goodwill accounting rules. These rules were ...

Michigan's New Safety Belt Law Turns Two; Michigan Office Of Highway Safety Planning Press Conference, Monday, March 4 in Lansing; Increased enforcement keeps seat belt use on the rise.

Mar 04, 2002 ... What: Press conference to report on Michigan's new safety belt law progress after two years, announce latest statistics and research, and March's statewide crack-down on safety belt enforcement Who: Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP), Michigan State Police, ...

Burger King Corporation Celebrates Whopper(R) Anniversary With Coupon Giveaway Across AOL Brands; To Commemorate Anniversary, AOL Members and Visitors To Other America Online Brands Get 'Sweet' Deal.

Mar 04, 2002 ... MIAMI -- To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the WHOPPER(R), America's favorite burger, AOL's tens of millions of users and other America OnLine, Inc. brands will receive an electronic coupon for a free slice of apple pie, while supplies last, when they purchase a WHOPPER(R) Value Meal at ...

General Growth Properties Announces $1.1 Billion Agreement To Acquire JP Realty, Inc.

Mar 04, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- General Growth Properties, Inc. , today announced the execution of a merger agreement under which it will acquire JP Realty, Inc. . The total acquisition price will be approximately $1.1 billion including approximately $440 million in cash, assumption of approximately $460 ...

Albertson's, Inc. Expands Proven Online Grocery Service to Oregon; Company Commemorates Expansion With Donation to Oregon Food Bank.

Mar 04, 2002 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Albertson's, Inc. today expanded its proven online grocery service -- Albertsons.com -- into Oregon, offering convenient delivery or store pick-up at 31 neighborhood stores in Oregon's Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties and Washington's Clark County. With ...

ARM and Co-Design Automation Provide High-Speed Co-Verification Solution For Embedded Systems; New Encapsulated Simulation Approach Enables High-Performance Hardware/Software Co-Verification for ARM Processor-Based Designs.

Mar 04, 2002 ... CAMBRIDGE, England and LOS ALTOS, Calif. -- ARM [ ], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor technology, and Co-Design Automation Inc., a provider of next-generation system simulation technology, announced today at DATE, Paris, France, they have collaborated to ...

Stuttering Is Daunting, But Can Be Overcome: Stuttering Foundation Offers Help and Hope to 3 Million Who Stutter.

Mar 04, 2002 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A young child wakes up one morning unable to communicate. He struggles with words, stuttering out phrases he yesterday spoke with ease. He is embarrassed and upset. His mother is bewildered and frightened. But his disability can be overcome. More than three ...

Helping Aging Parents Deal With Memory Loss: Telephone Screening Guides / Provides Reassurance.

Mar 04, 2002 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- As parents age and their adult children begin to notice memory and behavior changes, many aren't sure what to do. People experiencing cognitive degeneration have an especially hard time facing or accepting their symptoms. Denial or resistance is common, even among family ...

Ten Hut! Military Spouses 'At Ease' With Career Program.

Mar 04, 2002 ... MELVILLE, N.Y. -- For the thousands of military officers on active duty in the United States, pulling up stakes and transferring to a new base every few years -- or even months -- is just part of the job. Add a wife or husband to the mix and the nomadic military life can put a powder keg ...

eWebUniversity Introduces Training for Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification; Corporate and Continuing Education Students to Benefit From Interactive, Multimedia-Rich Courses in Microsoft(R) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- eWebUniversity, an e-learning software platform and content provider, today announced availability of its online Microsoft certification training program for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Suite designed for corporations and continuing education students. ...

Prime Entertainment to Purchase Assets From Intel 'Smart Toy' Business; Start-Up Company To Develop and Market Interactive Toys and Games.

Mar 04, 2002 ... ATLANTA -- Prime Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase assets and license technology from Intel Corporation's "Smart Toy" line of interactive products. Under the terms of the agreement, Prime will acquire assets and ...

Sprint Launches 'Giant' Global Ad Campaign; Inspirational Ads to Promote Sprint's High-Speed IP Network and Data Networking Services.

Mar 04, 2002 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sprint announced today the launch of a humorous global advertising campaign, positioning Sprint as a leader in the global data solutions marketplace. The ads, scheduled to appear in Europe and Asia publications and Internet sites, feature customers achieving utmost ...

Metrowerks Becomes the First Development Tools Company to Offer Live 2.5G Mobile Network for Wireless Applications Testing; Wireless Development Centers Open in England, Stockholm, and Austin With CDMA, GSM, and GPRS Infrastructure for Live Testing of Devices, Middleware, And Applications.

Mar 04, 2002 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Metrowerks, a worldwide leader in wireless development tools, is now offering the use of live testing facilities to wireless application developers, handset manufacturers and middleware vendors, giving them access to Metrowerks' mobile network, which provides CDMA, GSM ...

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., and U.S. Cellular to Present at Raymond James and Credit Suisse First Boston Investor Conferences.

Mar 04, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. announced today that it will participate in the Raymond James and Credit Suisse First Boston Investor Conferences in Orlando, Florida on March 4th and 5th respectively. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s 82.2% owned subsidiary, U.S. Cellular , ...

Shell Commercial Urges Drivers To Check Tires; Driving Safety Campaign Spotlights Vehicle Maintenance.

Mar 04, 2002 ... HOUSTON -- You lock your doors every night. You buckle your seatbelt every time you get into a car. You make sure your children are strapped properly into their child safety seats. But how often do you check your tire pressure? When Shell Oil Company learned the sobering ...

Damon's Grill Opens Pittsburgh Waterfront's First Sports Theme Restaurant; Several other locations planned for Pittsburgh.

Mar 04, 2002 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Pittsburgh Waterfront is about to heat up with the opening of Damon's Grill, the first sports theme restaurant to be launched in the city's massive redevelopment project. Damon's, well known to Pittsburgh-area diners and sports fans, opens Monday, March 4 ....

American Kidney Fund Cites Studies as Cause for Concern.

Mar 04, 2002 ... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) pointed to two studies, released only days apart, as signs that the incidence of kidney disease in Americans will continue to rise. The first study, from the American Diabetes Association, in conjunction with the American College of ...

American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region List of Bloodmobiles for Month of March.

Mar 04, 2002 ... DETROIT -- The following is a list of Bloodmobiles in the Southeastern Michigan area for the month of March, according to the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region. For more information call 800 GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543). <Pre> Company ...

Worldspan Signs Venezuelan Airline Laser to Hosting Agreement.

Mar 04, 2002 ... ATLANTA -- Worldspan, the leading global reservation system and e-commerce provider for the travel industry, today announced a first-time agreement with Laser, an important Venezuelan domestic airline, to provide the carrier with a complete reservation and departure control system ....

Zacks Issues Recommendations for 3 Stocks: ASL, TVX, and ABX.

Mar 04, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- He's got the Midas touch as the #1 gold analyst in 2001 with +147% returns. Today, David Mallalieu discusses the gold market and the equities that will help you profit from it: Wells Fargo & Co. , City Bank Lynnwood Washington , and Bank of America Corporation . For the ...

RMB 5 Billion Yuan Credit Facility Granted by China Construction Bank To Huaneng Power International, Inc.

Mar 04, 2002 ... BEIJING -- Huaneng Power International, Inc. (HKEx: 902)(SSE: 600011) (the "Company") today signed an agreement with the China Construction Bank (the "Bank") granting the Company a RMB 5 billion Yuan credit facility. The credit facility will provide strong financial support to the Company ...

Asset Control Unveils ACDEX Outsourced Global Securities Data Management; ACDEX Overcomes Data Obstacles to Capital Markets STP While Reducing Costs and Improving Quality of Securities Reference Data.

Mar 04, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Asset Control, a leading provider of financial data integration technology, today unveiled ACDEX, a new outsourced service that manages the quality, integrity and distribution of securities related data. For financial institutions and corporations that use securities data in ...

McDATA Receives Overwhelming Response to API Strategy; Eleven Companies Apply to Become McDATA OpenReady Developer Partners In First Week.

Mar 04, 2002 ... BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- McDATA(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: MCDTA; MCDT), the worldwide leader in open storage networking solutions, today announced that it received 11 applications to join its OpenReady(TM) Developer Program within two days of announcing its Application Programming Interface ...

Zandiant Technologies Strengthens Management Team With Appointment of Sales and Marketing Executive.

Mar 04, 2002 ... LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Zandiant Technologies, Inc., a leading systems and application solutions provider for mobile communications and entertainment, today announced that Jim Laehy has joined Zandiant's management team as Director of Sales and Marketing. As Director of Sales and ...

Zandiant Technologies Provides New Wireless Solutions for Vehicle Applications.

Mar 04, 2002 ... DETROIT, Mich. -- Zandiant Technologies, a Microsoft(R) Automotive Solutions Provider, today announced the availability of new wireless voice and data solutions that operate on the Windows(R) CE for Automotive software platform. Zandiant's wireless solutions incorporate a wide range of ...

JP Realty, Inc. Signs Definitive Merger Agreement With General Growth Properties, Inc.; JP Realty, Inc. Shareholders to Receive $26.10 Per Share Cash in Transaction.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SALT LAKE CITY -- JP Realty, Inc. (the "Company") , today announced that it has executed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which JP Realty, Inc. will merge into General Growth Properties, Inc. ("General Growth") , a public real estate investment trust headquartered in Chicago, ...

Jennings/The Agency Wins Volvo Trucks North America Creative Assignment.

Mar 04, 2002 ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America has awarded creative duties to Jennings/The Agency. Jennings will develop new creative for Volvo Trucks' brand campaign. Jennings will also produce print advertising and collateral pieces for various Volvo Trucks product lines. ...

Ackermann PR Shows Strong Start in 2002 With Addition of Several New Clients.

Mar 04, 2002 ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Activity at Ackermann PR, one of the Top 100 PR firms in the country according to PRWeek magazine and the Council of PR Firms, indicates that companies are pulling out of the downturn and positioning themselves for future success. Showing a strong start to 2002, ...

Ignition Strategic Communications Selected by The Harwood Institute For National Campaign Promoting New Patriotism Project; Project Funded by Pew Charitable Trusts Will Help Answer the Question Americans Have Been Asking Since September 11 - How Can I Make a Difference?

Mar 04, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- Ignition Strategic Communications announced today that it has been hired by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation to help build awareness of a new project designed to help Americans channel their love of country and aspirations since September 11th into meaningful ...

Welcom Chooses Socket Public Relations for Strategic PR and Analyst Services.

Mar 04, 2002 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- Socket Public Relations announced today that Houston-based Welcom has chosen the agency to develop a comprehensive public relations and industry analyst program to promote Welcom's position in the project and cost management industry. "Socket Public Relations' ...

TransMedia Retained by Jordache Ltd.

Mar 04, 2002 ... BOCA RATON, Fla., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The TransMedia Group announced today it has been retained by Jordache Ltd. for a special assignment. The firm said it will give details after the assignment is completed. Contact: Michelle Soudry ...

The Weightman Group Named Agency-of-Record for Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.

Mar 04, 2002 ... PHILADELPHIA -- The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has named The Weightman Group agency-of-record for the national organization's advertising, public relations and promotional programs for both residential and commercial asphalt roofing systems. The Washington, ...

Slack Barshinger Gets Quality Chekd; International Dairy Cooperative Announces Agency Partnership with Leading Chicago BtoB Agency.

Mar 04, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Quality Chekd Dairies, Inc., an international organization of independent dairies, announced today that it has chosen Chicago-based Slack Barshinger, an award-winning business-to-business agency, as its marketing communications agency of record. Since 1944, Quality ...

United Business Media plc: Director Shareholding.

Mar 04, 2002 ... LONDON -- The Company was notified on 1 March 2002 of dealings in its Ordinary Shares of 25p each ("United Shares") by the Trustee of the United Business Media Qualifying Employee Share Ownership Trust (the "QUEST"), which is a discretionary trust for the benefit of UK employees (including ...

MoD Institutes a New Policy for Radio Communications; The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Has Revised Its 'Defence Strategy for the Delivery of Mobile Communications'.

Mar 04, 2002 ... LONDON -- Under the new policy, the Airwave service, the state of the art digital radio service provided by BT Justice & Police and supplied and maintained by mmO2 is to become the 'de facto' military standard for secure UK mainland radio communications. The Defence Communication Services ...

Racing World Star, Bobby Allison to Lead St. Patrick Parade in Florida.

Mar 04, 2002 ... OKEECHOBEE, Fla. -- An intellectually alive, socially dynamic Catholic priest, the Rev. Hugh Duffy, is planning a unique tri-lingual three day celebration of St. Patrick's Day, March 15th, 16th and 17th, with a giant of the auto racing world, Bobby Allison, as Grand Marshal. ...

Toll Brothers, Inc. Announces a 2-For-1 Split of Common Stock.

Mar 04, 2002 ... HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. -- Toll Brothers, Inc. , the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the declaration of a 2-for-1 split of its common stock which will be effected in the form of a stock dividend. Record holders of the Company's common stock as of the close of ...

GetSilicon Opens Shanghai Office; GetSilicon Provides Supply Chain Execution & Tracking For the Semiconductor Industry.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- GetSilicon, Inc., a supply chain management solution provider to the semiconductor manufacturing industry, announced the opening of a sales office in Shanghai to service the growing semiconductor market in China. GetSilicon offers a unique supply chain Execution & ...

Microsoft Technology Hits the Road in BMW 7 Series; Microsoft Navigates the Automotive Industry, Enhances the Driver Experience.

Mar 04, 2002 ... REDMOND, Wash. -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that the BMW 7 Series, the line of cars introduced last month in the United States, features Microsoft's robust, real-time embedded operating system, Windows(R) CE. This announcement comes shortly after Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit ...

BEA Systems Selected to Provide Electronic Platform for UK's Financial Transactions on BACS; BACS' 3.5 Billion Annual Transactions Run on BEA WebLogic Enterprise Platform.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- BEA Systems, Inc. , the world's leading application infrastructure software company, today announced that it has won a multimillion-dollar enterprise contract with BACS, one of the world's largest automated transaction clearinghouses. The NewBACS Technology Renewal ...

FDA Files Connetics Application to Expand Label Claims of OLUX(R); OLUX Anticipated to Treat Mild-to-Moderate Body Psoriasis in Non-Scalp Areas.

Mar 04, 2002 ... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Connetics Corporation , a specialty pharmaceutical company focused exclusively on the development and commercialization of dermatology products, has received confirmation that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the Company's ...

Trident Announces Its Second Generation TV Encoder for PC, DVD, and Set-Top Box Applications.

Mar 04, 2002 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- The Digital Media business unit of Trident Microsystems, Inc. , a world-wide leader in developing cutting-edge digital video processing technology for the consumer digital video marketplace, today announced its second generation TV encoder, TVXPRESS TM II (TVX2). ...

Sprint Announces Alliance to Market Prepaid Business Cards to the Franchised Real Estate Brokerages Affiliated with Cendant Brands; New Twist on Business Card Provides Value to 200,000 Brokers and Sales Associates.

Mar 04, 2002 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sprint today announced an alliance with Cendant Corporation to market Sprint Prepaid Business Cards(SM) exclusively to more than 200,000 brokers and sales associates affiliated with franchised brokerages under the Century 21(R), Coldwell Banker(R), and ERA(R) brands. ...

Avocent Announces New President and CEO; Founder Steve Thornton to Remain as Chairman.

Mar 04, 2002 ... HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Avocent Corporation today announced that John R. Cooper has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Cooper succeeds Stephen F. Thornton, who held these positions in Avocent and one of its predecessor companies, Cybex Computer Products ...