PR Newswire back issues from Friday, May 24:
The Business Roundtable Hails Senate TPA Passage; Condit: "We've passed the penultimate challenge - it's time to get it in conference and get it done.".
May 24, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- "The U.S. Senate signaled to the world today that America intends to pursue a policy of opportunity over entrenchment and engagement over isolationism," said International Paper Chairman and CEO John T. Dillon, chairman of The Business Roundtable, after the Senate passed the ...
From Concept to Reality - GM to Donate a 2003 Chevy SSR To Fund Prechter Scholarship; Heinz C. Prechter Posthumously Receives 2002 Manufacturing Leadership Award From SAE/ESD Foundations.
May 24, 2002 ... DEARBORN, Mich. -- GM will donate one of the first 2003 Chevy SSR hardtop convertibles to the Heinz C. Prechter Scholarship for Automotive Excellence at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation. After the donation, the Foundation will auction the vehicle on eBay, with the ...
'VH1 Divas Las Vegas: A Benefit Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation' Raises Over $1.4 Million to Support Music Education In Public Schools Across The U.S.
May 24, 2002 ... <Pre> Ellen DeGeneres Hosted and Wayne Newton was the Announcer of Live All-Star 'VH1 Divas' Concert Special Featuring Cher, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, The Dixie Chicks, and Shakira, Plus Special Guests Stevie Nicks,Anastacia, and Cyndi Lauper. ...
West Valley College Instructors Find a Unique Way to Honor Graduates.
May 24, 2002 ... SARATOGA, Calif. -- "We give every graduate a newly minted quarter featuring one of the United States," said social science instructor, Bill Whitney. "We began the tradition in 1999 when the first commemorative coin was issued. We thought it would be a great way to introduce our students ...
S&P Affirms Eden Park Ratings After Orix Australia Rating Withdrawn.
May 24, 2002 ... MELBOURNE, Australia -- Following the withdrawal of the rating on Orix Australia Corp. Ltd., Standard & Poor's today affirmed the ratings on six asset-backed transactions in which Orix Australia Corp. Ltd. is the seller and servicer. <Pre> The ratings have been affirmed on:...
Standard & Poor's: Union Insurance on CreditWatch Negative.
May 24, 2002 ... HONG KONG -- Standard & Poor's said today it had placed its triple-'B'-minus ratings on Union Insurance Co. Ltd. (Union Insurance) of Taiwan on CreditWatch with negative implications following an announcement that the company will merge with China Mariners Assurance Corp. (China Mariners; ...
Charles Carlson Recommends the Following DIS, BIW, and WEN.
May 24, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- For those long-term investors tired of paying high brokerage fees, DRIP's might be the answer. Charles Carlson, editor of the DRIP Investor, gives people profitable advice as to which DRIP's to invest in and how to easily purchase the shares. Find out Charles' favorite ...
Reitzle Says He Turned Down Job Offer from GM's Lutz; Former Head of Ford's Premier Automotive Group in Exclusive Interview with Global Auto Insider.
May 24, 2002 ... DETROIT -- In an exclusive interview this week with Global Auto Insider, a publication of Global Auto Systems, former Ford Premier Automotive Group chief Wolfgang Reitzle says he was offered a job at General Motors by Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, running GM's Opel and Saab units. If he had ...
CSG Systems' plaNet Consulting Launches Credit Card Merchant Solution; New Web-Based Solution Provides Secure Third-Party Access to Billing for the Global Financial Services Industry.
May 24, 2002 ... OMAHA, Neb. -- plaNet Consulting, a division of CSG Systems and a leader in developing and hosting transaction based e-business solutions, announced today it has launched icAcquirer(TM), a new solution that combines the latest Web-based reporting tools and plaNet's recently-acquired credit ...
Doner Shines With Four Clio Awards for Blockbuster Inc.
May 24, 2002 ... DETROIT -- Doner has won four CLIOs, one gold and three bronze, for its "Carl & Ray" television campaign for Blockbuster, the world's leading retailer in home entertainment, at the 43rd annual CLIO Awards Festival. The Agency was recognized for animation -- computer with a gold CLIO for ...
Families Find Vacation Bargains at Sea Cruise is an Affordable Summer Vacation Option, Industry Expert Reports.
May 24, 2002 ... DANBURY, Conn. -- This year, the annual dilemma of where to take the family on summer vacation is complicated by high gas prices. Many people are solving the problem by deciding to take a cruise. "Cruise lines are catering to families these days, with special menus, activities ...
S&P Global Credit Markets Digest - Asia-Pacific Update.
May 24, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's Credit Information Services: <Pre> COMING UP: -- Regulatory Support for U.S. Electric Utility Credit Continues to Disappoint -- Taiwan's Original Design Manufacturers Buck ...
Classmates Reunites Military Friends; Website Enables Military Personnel Worldwide to Celebrate Memorial Day.
May 24, 2002 ... RENTON, Wash. -- Classmates Online, Inc., a personal networking service connecting friends, family, military and work colleagues, is helping veterans and active duty personnel of the U.S. armed services reconnect with friends using the company's military directory. Classmates' military ...
Abbott Laboratories Named One of the Nation's Best Employers for Minorities.
May 24, 2002 ... ABBOTT PARK, Ill. -- Abbott Laboratories was named one of the best companies for minorities in Black Collegian magazine's Top 50 Diversity Employers Survey, ranking first in the pharmaceutical industry. "Recruiting and retaining top diverse talent and fostering an inclusive ...
Business in Asia Today -- May 24, 2002.
May 24, 2002 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- A summary prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, market intelligence and business opportunities: FOREIGN BANKS UPGRADE FORECASTS FOR KOREAN ECONOMIC GROWTH SEOUL - Major foreign ...
Asian Markets -- Shares Closed Broadly Higher -- May 24, 2002.
May 24, 2002 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- A round-up of Asian stock markets prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. Asian share markets closed broadly higher Friday ahead of the ...
Ford, Actress Jamie Lee Curtis Keep Atlanta Kids Safe.
May 24, 2002 ... ATLANTA -- As the nation observes National Missing Children's Day on May 25, Ford and actress Jamie Lee Curtis are teaming up in Atlanta to help focus attention on keeping kids safe. Curtis is making the appearance at Centennial Olympic Park to launch Ford's "Commitment to Kids" ...
Original Walt Disney World Monorail Car on the Disney Auctions Block; After Logging Nearly 1 Million Miles, Monorail Seeks Comfortable Home For Retirement.
May 24, 2002 ... NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- A primary symbol of Walt Disney World Resort for many people, a car from the world-famous Walt Disney World Monorail will be put up for auction at Disney Auctions ( http://www.disneyauctions.com/ ), presented by eBay, on May 27. In conjunction with the year-long ...
The GSAS Harvard Biotechnology Club Announces the Winners of the Third Annual Biotechnology Business Plan Competition; Sponsored by DuPont Supporting The miracles of science(R).
May 24, 2002 ... BOSTON -- The GSAS Harvard Biotechnology Club announced the winners of the 2002 Biotechnology Business Plan Competition. The competition is generously sponsored by DuPont Bio-Based Materials. First prize was awarded to Pulmatrix, whose platform technology optimizes pulmonary ...
Praxis Forms E-Learning Business Unit; Staff Expanding to Meet Demand From Fortune 500 Clients.
May 24, 2002 ... INDIANAPOLIS -- Praxis Management International, LLC announced the formation of Praxis Learning Networks, a new business unit to deliver web based e-Learning solutions. The unit was formed in response to accelerating demand from Fortune 500 companies for web based e-learning solutions to ...
LifeCare Technology Enhances Human Interaction; Employee Response to New Online Resource Center Overwhelmingly Positive.
May 24, 2002 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- LifeCare(R), Inc., the exclusive provider of Life Event Management(SM) Services, announces today that its Resource Center is exceeding the company's expectations after just three months in operation: over half of all client employees have chosen to fulfill their cases ...
J.Crew Group to Webcast Review of First Quarter 2002 Financial Results.
May 24, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- J.Crew Group, Inc. will broadcast over the Internet its conference call to discuss first quarter 2002 financial results for the period ended May 4, 2002. The call will be held on Friday, May 31, 2002 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, and can be accessed at http://www.vcall.com/. A ...
Karyl Scott Named Executive Editor of CMP Media's Optimize Magazine; Seasoned Editor Brings Extensive Business Technology Background to Optimize.
May 24, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- CMP Media's Optimize magazine today announced the appointment of Karyl Scott as executive editor. In her new position, Karyl will work with editor-in-chief Brian Gillooly to establish editorial direction, manage editorial operations and develop content across the magazine, its ...
Texas High School Student Named Best Teen Chef in America By Winning The Art Institutes National Cook-Off; $190,000 in Scholarships Awarded.
May 24, 2002 ... ATLANTA -- Texas teenager Adam Holt said he is a better cook than his mom - on the eve of Mother's Day. Mom Vickie said so, too. And why wouldn't she? After all, Adam had just been named the Best Teen Chef in America in a national cook-off sponsored by The Art Institutes system of schools ...
inter-touch Receives US$5.5 Million Funding Boost, Expands Network Base to 30,000 Rooms and Appoints Richard Vincent as Chairman.
May 24, 2002 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- inter-touch Holdings Pty Ltd, a leading global provider of broadband Internet services for business travelers, has secured US$5.5 million (A$10 million) in funding to continue its aggressive growth plans. The funding, secured through existing shareholders ...
Seagate Enters Retail With New Class of Consumer-Friendly Hard Drive; A First for Retail Consumers: Hard Drive Is Better Protected, Easy to Install And Maintain.
May 24, 2002 ... SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. -- Seagate has partnered with leading retailers Fry's Electronics and Outpost.com to bring a new class of hard drives direct to retail consumers starting this weekend, and will provide the new retail kits to additional outlets throughout the U.S. later this year ....
Systems Xcellence implements RxCLAIM(R) pharmacy benefits management system at large regional health plan.
May 24, 2002 ... <Pre> - Over 2.1 million members covered by pharmacy benefits management system - Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: SXC </Pre> MILTON, ON, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Systems Xcellence, Inc. ("SXC" or "the Company") (TSX: SXC) a leading provider of healthcare information ...
Datawire Communication Networks names Philip Ladouceur President and Chief Executive Officer; EdgeStone Capital Partners' Bryan Kerdman elected Chairman.
May 24, 2002 ... TORONTO -- Datawire Communication Networks Inc., a world leader in Internet-based transaction delivery, today announced the appointment of Philip Ladouceur to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ladouceur previously held the position of President and Chief Operating ...
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Hires State Water Conservation Coordinator.
May 24, 2002 ... ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has taken an important step toward addressing the state's water needs with the hiring of a State Water Conservation Coordinator. Mary A. Elfner, who most recently served as Executive Director of the Coastal Georgia ...
United States Gypsum Company Celebrates Its Centennial; Company Invented SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels; Helped Revolutionize 20th Century Building Design and Construction.
May 24, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- United States Gypsum Company, the company that invented drywall and transformed how the nation's homes and commercial buildings were built during the 20th century, is celebrating its 100th anniversary on May 24, 2002. (Photo: ...
Atwood Falcon Awarded Contract.
May 24, 2002 ... HOUSTON, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (a Houston based international offshore drilling contractor) announced today that Woodside Energy Ltd ("Woodside") has awarded the Atwood Falcon a contract to drill two (2) wells plus options for Woodside to drill up to three ...
GMA Praises Senate Passage of TPA; Urges Congress to Remove Provisions That Hinder Trade.
May 24, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- The Grocery Manufacturers of America praised the Senate vote to grant President Bush Trade Promotion Authority, calling the vote a "major victory for the U.S. economy and consumers worldwide." "Open, free and fair trade is the cornerstone of U.S. export policies," ...
Delphi's Low-g Sensor Wins Silver 'Best-of-Show' Award at Sensors Expo; New INTELLEK(R) Silicon Sensor Honored for Versatility and Design.
May 24, 2002 ... TROY, Mich. -- Delphi Corp.'s new all- silicon Low-g sensor was named the silver award winner in the "Best-of-Show" competition at the 2002 Sensors Expo in San Jose, Calif., this week. The INTELLEK(R) brand Low-g sensor won the show honors for its broad range of applications and design. ...
Miami International Airport to Implement Revised Federal Procedures for International Connecting Passengers.
May 24, 2002 ... MIAMI -- The Miami-Dade Aviation Department is pleased to announce that on May 27, 2002, new procedures for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) process will be implemented at Miami International Airport (MIA) for international-to-international transit passengers. ...
For the First Time Ever Universal Studios Pay-Per-View Offers an Exclusive 'First Look' at a Theatrical Release to Pay-Per-View and Video-On-Demand Subscribers; Exclusive Footage of 'The Bourne Identity' to Be Available on Airings Of 'Spy Game' on PPV and VOD.
May 24, 2002 ... UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. -- Marking the first time ever that a major motion picture will be extensively previewed on pay-per-view (PPV) and video-on-demand (VOD) prior to theatrical release, PPV and VOD customers who order Universal's "Spy Game," starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt, ...
New Data Show Flomax(R) (Tamsulosin HCL), Leading Alpha Blocker, May Provide Benefit in Non-Bacterial Prostatitis.
May 24, 2002 ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- The first clinical trial results evaluating an alpha-blocker for the treatment of non-bacterial prostatitis were presented Saturday at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association. The study shows that FLOMAX(R) (tamsulosin HCL) -- the first selective ...
Blue Man Group Honored at Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
May 24, 2002 ... GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. -- Creativity will be commended on Saturday, May 25, 2002, when Odyssey of the Mind presents its Creativity Award to Blue Man Group at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Boulder, CO. Each year, Odyssey of the Mind presents its Creativity Award to an ...
DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces Price Increase for Titanium Dioxide Products.
May 24, 2002 ... WILMINGTON, Del. -- DuPont Titanium Technologies today announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) Titanium Dioxide grades sold in the following regions: Effective June 1, 2002, or as permitted by contract, the business will increase the price of Ti-Pure(R) titanium ...
Law Offices of Marc S. Henzel Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Seitel, Inc.
May 24, 2002 ... BALA CYNWYD, Pa. -- A class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Seitel, Inc. and certain of its senior officers with violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons who purchased Seitel common stock on ...
Law Offices of Marc S. Henzel Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Peregrine Systems, Inc.
May 24, 2002 ... BALA CYNWYD, Pa. -- A class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against Peregrine Systems, Inc. and certain of its principal officers and directors, Stephen P. Gardner, and Matthew C. Gless, on behalf of all persons or ...
PSEA President Comments on Release of Teacher Test Results.
May 24, 2002 ... HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Today, officials of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) released the results of the Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP), also known as the teacher test, administered in fall 2001 to teachers in approximately 215 Pennsylvania school districts. ...
Tahera reports first quarter results.
May 24, 2002 ... <Pre> Further confirmation that Anuri kimberlites are significantly diamondiferous Tahera Corporation (TSX: TAH) TORONTO, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Rockinghorse Property --------------------- </Pre> Tahera Corporation's Rockinghorse property is located in ...
BellSouth Long Distance Offers Competitive International Calling Plans For Consumers and Business; New Service Features Low, Discounted Rates on Calls Made Outside United States.
May 24, 2002 ... http://www.bellsouthcorp.com/longdistancenews ATLANTA, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth today announced the launch of highly competitive international calling plans as part of its long distance service portfolio. The new plans provide customers with low, rates on all calls made ...
Ten Chicago-Area Teachers Will Receive Golden Apple Awards for Excellence In Teaching on Thursday, May 30.
May 24, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- The Golden Apple Foundation will recognize ten of the finest teachers from the Chicago area at a special awards dinner to be held in the Grainger Studio of WTTW/Channel 11, 5400 N. St. Louis, Chicago, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, May 30. The 2002 Golden Apple Awards for ...
AniGenics Lead Industry Player in International Research Consortium For Livestock Disease and Food Safety; CDN$ 27M Genome Canada Award is Largest-Ever Initiative for Domestic Animals.
May 24, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- AniGenics, Inc., one of the world's leading animal genomics companies, today announced a three-year, CDN$27 million (US$17.5 million) collaborative research program sponsored by Genome Canada, making this the single largest food animal genomics initiative in the history of this ...
Illinois CPA Society President and CEO Marty Rosenberg Set to Retire After 24 Years of Leadership.
May 24, 2002 ... CHICAGO -- Illinois CPA Society President and CEO Martin Rosenberg, PhD, was honored last night at a dinner reception in Chicago for his 24 years of leadership at the helm of one of the nation's largest and most active state CPA societies. Among the many recognitions presented to him ...
Pharmaceutical Co-Promotions: Powerful Unions Stem from Smooth Coordination.
May 24, 2002 ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The success of pharmaceutical co-promotions relies on the partner companies' ability to overcome cultural and operational differences. According to a study from benchmarking leader Best Practices, LLC, the most lucrative relationships involve formal initiatives ...
E-Marketing: Transforming Market Segmentation.
May 24, 2002 ... CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Sophisticated market segmentation and targeting made possible through e-marketing techniques are critical in today's marketplace. A study by research firm Best Practices, LLC reveals how organizations integrate the Internet into their overall marketing strategy to ...
Nationwide Financial, Provident Mutual Executives Participate in Sponsored Demutualization Public Hearing.
May 24, 2002 ... KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Executives from Nationwide Financial Services, Inc., and Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company explained the benefits of Nationwide Financial's sponsored demutualization of Provident Mutual at a public hearing conducted yesterday by the Pennsylvania Insurance ...
TI Chief Financial Officer to Deliver Keynote Address at Prudential-Bache European Semiconductor Conference; Live Webcast at www.ti.com/ir.
May 24, 2002 ... May 29, 2002, 9 a.m. in London (3 a.m. Central Daylight Time) DALLAS, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced that TI Chief Financial Officer Bill Aylesworth will deliver a keynote address at the European Semiconductor Conference on ...
Auto Dealer Group Lauds Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority.
May 24, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) lauds Senate passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). "The benefits of free trade are clear, and AIADA urges the House and Senate conferees to send a clean compromise TPA package to the president as soon as ...
Raytheon Receives $53 Million for HTI FLIR B-Kits.
May 24, 2002 ... MCKINNEY, Texas -- Raytheon Company has received a $53 million U.S. Army contract for Horizontal Technology Integration (HTI) second-generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) B-Kits for fiscal year 02 through fiscal year 03 full-rate production. The multiyear fixed firm-price ...
The Amex Lists Debt of Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
May 24, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today began trading Pacific Gas and Electric Company 7.9% Deferrable Interest Subordinated Debentures (QUIDS). The $300 million issue is listed under the ticker symbol PCG.Q and will mature on December 31, 2025. The QUIDS, ...
The Amex Lists Targeted Growth Enhanced Terms Securities Linked To the Common Stock of IBM.
May 24, 2002 ... NEW YORK -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today began trading Salomon Smith Barney Targeted Growth Enhanced Terms Securities (TARGETS) Trust XV with respect to the common stock of International Business Machines Corporation. The three-year, $56 million issue is listed under the ...
Mid-Atlantic Gaming Congress the Forum for Major Announcements.
May 24, 2002 ... ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The 6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Gaming Congress, held May 22, 2002, at the newly refurbished Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, again proved that politicians and industry leaders consider the Congress the place to make groundbreaking announcements and to voice ...
Today's Apprenticeships Lure High School Grads; NECA-IBEW Offers College Credits, Marketable Skills.
May 24, 2002 ... WASHINGTON -- With the high cost and selectivity of colleges today, many bright high school grads are finding today's apprenticeships offer an attractive avenue to college credits, full job training and high-paying careers. Top apprenticeship programs essentially foot the entire ...
Greyhound Prepares for Busy Memorial Day Weekend.
May 24, 2002 ... With Average Fares as Low as $37, Greyhound Is the Low-Cost Alternative For <Pre> Holiday TravelWHAT </Pre> Greyhound is gearing up for the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. Last year, during the six-day period, Greyhound carried nearly ...
Wednesday, June 5 is Prince Pasta Day at Gleaners Community Food Bank's Member Agencies - In Conjunction With National Hunger Awareness Day. This hunger awareness event is open to the community and clients of the food banking system. The objective is to focus attention on the issue of hunger. 59% of those counted among the hungry in Southeastern Michigan are children and seniors on fixed incomes.
May 24, 2002 ... DETROIT -- Gleaners Community Food Bank, in keeping with its mission to nourish communities by feeding hungry people, is proclaiming Wednesday, June 5th as Prince Pasta Day in Metro Detroit, in conjunction with National Hunger Awareness Day. Many of Gleaners' member agencies, which ...
Michael Bayley Named Managing Director of Island Cruises.
May 24, 2002 ... LONDON -- Michael Bayley, a veteran of 21 years in the cruise and hospitality business, has been appointed Managing Director of Island Cruises, a joint venture of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and the British tour operator First Choice Holidays. He will assume his new duties in London in ...
Electric Fuel Chairman Visits Small-Cap Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts in New York City; Discusses New Markets and Strategies for Zinc-Air Platform.
May 24, 2002 ... Highlights Defense Contracts, Industrial Applications and OEM Deals NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Electric Fuel Corporation , the world's leading zinc-air fuel cell company, today completed the New York City portion of its 2002 roadshow. Electric Fuel's Chairman, ...
Grey Declares Dividend.
May 24, 2002 ... NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grey Global Group Inc. has declared its regular quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share of Common Stock and per share of Limited Duration "Class B" Common Stock. The quarterly dividend is payable June 17, 2002 to stockholders of record ...
LG.Philips LCD Begins Volume Production at World's First Fifth-Generation TFT-LCD Factory; New State-of-the Art Fab Will Double Current TFT-LCD Capacity And Productivity Levels.
May 24, 2002 ... SEOUL, South Korea -- LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd., a leading innovator of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, today announced that its new "P4" facility, the world's first fifth-generation (above 1 meter per side of substrate glass) thin-film-transistor (TFT)-LCD fabrication plant, began ...
Tim Hortons coffee the perfect blend for Rochester; Coffee & baked goods chain finalizes 4 store sites & new coffee roasting plant in Rochester.
May 24, 2002 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tim Hortons announced today that it has made a firm commitment to the Rochester market with the unveiling of a coffee roasting plant, and the sites of 4 new Tim Hortons stores scheduled to open in September of this year. "We see Rochester as a logical ...
Transvirtual Technologies & TACMI Co., Ltd. Sign Distribution Agreement for Japan and Korea; XGL Product Brings Super-Lightweight Graphics to Asian Embedded Marketplace; Leaders in Embedded Software Announce XGL Product Distribution Agreement for Asia.
May 24, 2002 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- Transvirtual Technologies, Inc., a software innovator for the embedded marketplace, today announced an agreement with TACMI Co., Ltd. to distribute Transvirtual's XGL product line in Japan and Korea. "We are excited by the opportunity to introduce our products ...
CNN Icon to Help Lead Newsplex.
May 24, 2002 ... COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Charles Bierbauer, 20-year veteran of U.S. political and international news coverage with the pioneering Cable News Network, is now joining another pioneering project -- the Ifra Newsplex at the University of South Carolina. Bierbauer, who most recently was ...