PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, May 8:
ADB Systems reports Q1 2003 results and financing.
May 08, 2003 ... -- <Pre> Experiences increased customer activity and bottom-line improvement Provides positive long-term guidance (TSX: ADY; OTCBB: ADBY) </Pre> TORONTO, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - ADB Systems International Ltd. (TSX: ADY; OTCBB: ADBY), a global provider of ...
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Announces First Quarter 2003 Results; XM Surpasses 500,000 Subs in April; Launches March to a Million.
May 08, 2003 ... -- XM Reduces Debt by $137 Million and Raises Additional $50 Million of Equity GM Subs Hit 100,000; Other OEMs Announce Plans; Wal-Mart Roll-out End of May XM Introduces Family Plan, XM PCR WASHINGTON, May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio ...
11,876 Total Winners With No Jackpot Winner(s) in Tonight's WINFALL Drawing.
May 08, 2003 ... LANSING, Mich. -- LANSING, Mich., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning WINFALL numbers for tonight's drawing were: <Pre>01 13 28 33 42 43 Other cash prize winners from tonight's WINFALL drawing included: 11 player(s) matched five ...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Newmont Mining Corporation/.
May 08, 2003 ... -- In the news release, Newmont Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, issued earlier today by Newmont Mining Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second ...
adidas Statement on Vegetarians International Voice for Animals Lawsuit.
May 08, 2003 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- PORTLAND, Ore., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Vegetarians International Voice for Animals filed a lawsuit today against adidas using a California law intended to protect endangered species. While adidas makes shoes using kangaroo leather, a common practice in our ...
Dr. Priscilla Elworthy receives 20th Niwano Peace Prize.
May 08, 2003 ... Tokyo, Japan -- Tokyo, Japan, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation (Nichiko Niwano, president, and Kinjiro Niwano, chairman) Thursday awarded the 20th Niwano Peace Prize to Dr. Priscilla Elworthy, 59, founder and head of the Oxford Research Group (ORG). The presentation ...
PHOTO ADVISORY -- KB Home.
May 08, 2003 ... -- KB Home has issued the following caption to accompany the photo available at: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030507/LAW134 Caption: KB HOME has built a 3000 sq. ft. house, complete with front and back porches and a yard, at 125 West End Avenue in New York ...
Dr. Priscilla Elworthy Receives 20th Niwano Peace Prize.
May 08, 2003 ... TOKYO -- TOKYO, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Niwano Peace Foundation (Nichiko Niwano, president, and Kinjiro Niwano, chairman) Thursday awarded the 20th Niwano Peace Prize to Dr. Priscilla Elworthy, 59, founder and head of the Oxford Research Group (ORG). The presentation ceremony was held ...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Sierra Pacific Resources/.
May 08, 2003 ... -- In the news release, Sierra Pacific Resources Files Initial Shelf Registration Statement To Register Convertible Notes, issued earlier today by Sierra Pacific Resources over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Sierra Pacific Resources Files Initial ...
Ticket to the future: Public transport and sustainable development.
May 08, 2003 ... Madrid, Spain -- Madrid, Spain, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- - International Association of Public Transport (UITP) launches Sustainable Development Charter at its World Congress in Madrid today Congestion, the greenhouse effect, air pollution and the depletion of non-renewable ...
PegIntron and Rebetol combination therapy for hepatitis C receives Fundamed-El Global award for best pharmacoeconomic profile.
May 08, 2003 ... Madrid, Spain -- Madrid, Spain, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- - Research demonstrates cost effectiveness and impact of patient compliance Schering-Plough Europe today announced that PegIntron(R) (peginterferon alfa-2b) and Rebetol(R) (ribavirin) combination therapy for chronic hepatitis ...
Antisoma plc reports Q3 results.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Antisoma plc , the UK-based biotechnology company developing novel anti-cancer drugs, today announces its results for the three months ended 31 March 2003. Announced today <Pre> * New forecast from safety committee points to ...
Year on year success propels Axiom into global markets.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- - Axiom follows outstanding twelve months with launch of AXiOSS 5.2 Axiom, today announced the company's outstanding growth success for Financial Year 2002 including 120% customer growth and 100% revenue growth making the company cash ...
California Teachers' Fund members oppose US$36M golden parachute for GSK's CEO.
May 08, 2003 ... Sacramento, California -- Sacramento, California, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- - California treasurer threatens divestment over corporate CEO packages - Mammoth pension fund holds more than US$726 million of GSK stock: - Shareholder showdown in London looms for May 19th ...
Telephony@Work Announces Unprecedented Competitive Upgrade Offer; Unique Upgrade Offer Empowers Contact Centers to Slash Operating Costs, Improve Customer Service on the Phone, Fax & Internet, Increase Sales & Enjoy Carrier-Grade Uptime Without Sacrificing the Value of Their Current Investments in Legacy Technologies.
May 08, 2003 ... LA JOLLA, Calif. -- LA JOLLA, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephony@Work, the leading vendor of carrier-grade technology for contact centers, carrier-hosted enhanced services and multi-site technology centralization, today officially announced an unprecedented "Balance of Lifecycle" ...
Symbols of Russian Folk Art, Matryoshka Dolls Star as Collectibles; Definitive Book Celebrates Their History, Traditions, Creators.
May 08, 2003 ... BOULDER, Colo. -- BOULDER, Colo., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the wave of interest in Russian folk art, travelers and collectors are avidly buying those nested, hand crafted, hand painted matryoshka dolls loved by children and souvenir hunters the world over. Matryoshka lovers may now ...
The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes, The Kennedy Years, Michael McCartney's Liverpool Life -- Extraordinary Photo Exhibits Available for Tour.
May 08, 2003 ... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- BOCA RATON, Fla., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Three extraordinary photo exhibitions: The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes, The Kennedy Years, and Mike McCartney's Liverpool Life, by world-famous photographers have been made available for tour to museums and major ...
'The Innocents,' a Book of Portraits and Interviews Along With a Photography Exhibit Featuring Individuals Who Were Wrongfully Convicted of Heinous Crimes; At Issue Is the Question of Photography's Function As a Credible Eyewitness and Arbiter of Justice.
May 08, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The harrowing ordeal faced by dozens of people convicted of heinous crimes they did not commit is the subject of a compelling new book and exhibition now open in New York City. Taryn Simon's exhibition, "The Innocents," is a ...
eMed(R) Technologies to Showcase Entera RIS-PACS at SCAR 2003 Annual Meeting.
May 08, 2003 ... BURLINGTON, Mass. -- BURLINGTON, Mass., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- eMed Technologies, a leader in PACS and web-based medical image distribution solutions, today announced it will exhibit eMed Entera, the company's single RIS-PACS solution that fuses medical imaging and information workflow ...
Arts & Culture I Feature Package.
May 08, 2003 ... -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with arts and culture and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Arts." ...
Shell Transport & Trading Co plc: Purchase of Shares.
May 08, 2003 ... LONDON -- LONDON, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The following press release was issued by Shell Transport & Trading Co plc: We write to inform you that on 6 May 2003 The Shell Petroleum Company Limited purchased 1,950,000 ordinary shares in the Company at 400.51 pence each. On the ...
Restoration Hardware, Inc. Announces April Comparable Store Sales Increase 18%; First Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increase 12%.
May 08, 2003 ... -- First Quarter Direct to Customer Sales Increase 72% CORTE MADERA, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Restoration Hardware, Inc. today announced that comparable store sales for April (the four week period ended May 3, 2003) increased 18% versus a year ago. ...
SARS Risk to Travelers Prompts Employers to Re-Examine Insurance Coverage; ABD Insurance and Financial Services Offers Information Resources For Companies With Employees Who Travel.
May 08, 2003 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The current outbreak of SARS (Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is causing considerable anxiety at organizations with employees traveling internationally, especially to and from Asia. ABD Insurance and Financial ...
Hip Hop Artist Nelly Organizes Marrow Donor Drive to Save His Sister's Life.
May 08, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackie Donahue is heading a nationwide awareness and recruitment campaign to find a marrow donor for herself, while educating and recruiting others to join the registry and save lives of people like her. Jackie has leukemia and is the ...
Dreft Celebrates Motherhood's Best Advice With 'Wrap Your Baby in Generations of Trust'; NFL 'Monday Night Football' Reporter and First-Time Expectant Mom Melissa Stark Helps Kick Off Search for Parenting Words of Wisdom.
May 08, 2003 ... CINCINNATI -- CINCINNATI, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Since babies don't come with a care manual, new moms often rely on the experience of others for answers. In honor of Mother's Day and in celebration of Dreft's 70th anniversary, Dreft is paying tribute to moms everywhere with a contest ...
Amaze Entertainment Wins Stevie Award for Best Creative Team From the First American Business Awards.
May 08, 2003 ... KIRKLAND, Wash. -- KIRKLAND, Wash., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Amaze Entertainment, one of the largest global independent game development companies, today announced it has won a prestigious Stevie(TM) Award for Best Creative Team from the American Business Awards. Hailed as "the ...
ZUMANITY(TM) to Open on August 14; Cirque du Soleil Show Opening Date Delayed by Two Weeks.
May 08, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- LAS VEGAS, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Cirque du Soleil(R) and New York-New York Hotel & Casino announced today that the opening of the show ZUMANITY(TM) will be delayed by two weeks and will debut on August 14, 2003. The opening date was changed to address technical demands ...
California Teachers' Fund Members Oppose US$36M Golden Parachute for GSK's CEO; California Treasurer Threatens Divestment Over Corporate CEO Packages.
May 08, 2003 ... -- Mammoth Pension Fund Holds More Than $726 Million of GSK Stock: Shareholder Showdown in London Looms for May 19th AIDS Healthcare Foundation Urged CalSTRS to Weigh In on CEO's Compensation and to Echo CalPERS Recent Call for Voluntary Licensing of GSK's AIDS Drug ...
Corporate Fraud May Lead to Corporate Welfare; 'Companies should not be rewarded for their misdeeds,' Schatz says.
May 08, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid recent reports of more fraudulent behavior by large corporations, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) today urged the federal government to stand firm by refusing to contract with companies that violate the public trust. ...
Dean Foods Company Announces Record First Quarter Results; Pro Forma Diluted Earnings Per Share Up 14% to $0.64 Per Share.
May 08, 2003 ... -- <Pre> Operating Strength of Core Businesses Fuels Continued Strategic Brand Investment, Resulting in 32% Volume Gains in Strategic Brand Portfolio Company Reaffirms 2003 Guidance </Pre> DALLAS, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dean Foods Company ...
Police in Minnesota Hoping to Catch Students in the Act of Reading.
May 08, 2003 ... SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- How does an urban school district keep students reading this summer? If you're Saint Paul Public Schools, you enlist the help of the police. Beginning May 8, police officers will ask random Saint Paul students and ...
All Candy Expo Trade Show Turns Chicago Into Candyland May 13-15.
May 08, 2003 ... CHICAGO -- CHICAGO, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a childhood dream come true - more than 460 candy manufacturers from around the world displaying tons of sweet goodies at the ALL CANDY EXPO(R) trade show May 13-15 at McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago. The largest ...
America Outdoors - Top Adventure Travel Outfitters & Tour Operators Offer Vacation Opportunities Close to Home.
May 08, 2003 ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of choices to vacation close to home are available through America Outdoors(R) http://www.adventurevacation.com/, a professional association of the world's finest adventure travel outfitters and tour operators. Outdoor ...
South deep on track.
May 08, 2003 ... Johannesburg -- Johannesburg, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Areas chief executive Brett Kebble reported that the final commissioning of the new South Deep Shaft (Twin Shaft Complex) would be completed in the last quarter of 2003, on schedule and within budget. Another highlight ...
Amicus concerned about offshore training cutbacks.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, 8 May /PRNewswire/ -- Amicus, the largest Union in the offshore sector, is raising concerns regarding cutbacks announced by RGIT in Montrose, the company that provides essential health and safety training for offshore workers. Following a management buyout 2 ...
New research findings show simply adding selenium to the diet can help protect skin from damage leading to sun influenced cancers.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer approaching and statistics from Cancer Research UK (1) showing around 5,800 people a year are diagnosed with malignant melanoma and that 28 out of every 100 die, it is time to think about sun and its impact. New research findings released ...
Yale New Haven Health System Selects Instantis to Automate Six Sigma Project Management and Knowledge Sharing Across the Organization; Leading Six Sigma Project Lifecycle Management Solution Continues Six Sigma Customer Adoption in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Vertical.
May 08, 2003 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Instantis, a leading provider of Enterprise Performance Excellence solutions today announced that the Yale New Haven Health System has selected the Instantis Six Sigma Project Lifecycle Management System (SSPLM) for deployment ...
Lean Six Sigma Expert George Group Partners With Instantis to Bring Instantis' Six Sigma Project Lifecycle Management Solution to Enterprises.
May 08, 2003 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Instantis, a leading provider of Enterprise Performance Excellence solutions today announced that George Group, the leader in Lean Six Sigma, is partnering with Instantis to address a growing need from clients -- a robust ...
Clinical Study Reports Findings of Combination Therapy with DOXIL(R) in Treating Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients.
May 08, 2003 ... BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a new study evaluating the combination of DOXIL(R) (doxorubicin HCI liposome injection), vincristine and a reduced-dose dexamethasone, known as DVd, in patients with multiple myeloma were published in the November ...
Keystone Savings Bank Selects Ernst & Young and GMT Corp For Overall Workforce Management Solution.
May 08, 2003 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young Product Sales LLC (EYPS) announced today that Keystone Savings Bank (Keystone), a $1 billion financial services company operating in Pennsylvania, has selected a combination of Ernst & Young's workforce management ...
Your A-Choo May Be Telling Others A Lot About You; - New Tool May Reveal What a Person's Sneeze Says About Their Personality -.
May 08, 2003 ... MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. -- MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring allergy season, a sneeze may be worth a thousand words. From the dainty, hold-it-in "irp" to the subtle, turn away "choo" or the amplified, get-it-done "Aaaa-CHOO," everyone has their own way of sneezing that ...
Video Feed: Some Debit Cards May Look Like A Credit Card... But They Aren't! Top Ten List Shows How Americans Can Take Advantage of Debit Card Benefits.
May 08, 2003 ... -- <Pre> SAT FEEDS: Thursday, May 8, 2003 11:00 - 11:15 AM (ET) Telstar 5 C-Band Transponder 8 ...
MassMutual Retirement Services Further Expands Online DB Services, Adding Value to DB and TRS Sponsors, Participants; Sponsors see enhanced ad hoc reporting, notification and participant termination services; participants get more flexible information access.
May 08, 2003 ... SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- MassMutual Retirement Services today announced enhancements to its state-of-the-art, fully bundled defined benefit (DB) offering that provide sponsors and participants enhanced information management and access capabilities. ...
Pancreatic Cancer Ranks Among Deadliest for Many Reasons, Says PanCAN; PanCAN President and Founder Testifies on Lack of Progress Being Made in Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Methods, Research, Treatment Programs.
May 08, 2003 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) President and Founder Paula Kim said there are many reasons why pancreatic cancer still ranks among the deadliest cancers. Kim testified yesterday before the subcommittee on Labor, ...
Honda Accord Cleans Up as 'Most Washable Car'; Here's the Nitty Gritty: Experts Find that Car's Design and Ornamentation Help It Sparkle.
May 08, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- LAS VEGAS, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- What really matters in choosing the car of the year? Design? Comfort? Here's the real nitty gritty. Judge a car on how it looks as it emerges from a carwash. The nation's car wash operators have done just that and selected the Honda Accord ...
ATK FY03 Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations Rise 33 Percent To $3.27 Per Share.
May 08, 2003 ... -- <Pre>Sales Increase 21 Percent to $2.17 Billion; Free Cash Flow Totals $142 Million FY04 EPS and Sales Guidance Confirmed;Cash and EBIT Margin Guidance Issued Executive Leadership ...
Given Imaging Launches Enhanced Website For Healthcare Professionals And Patients.
May 08, 2003 ... YOQNEAM, Israel -- YOQNEAM, Israel, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Given Imaging today announced the launch of its enhanced corporate website, www.givenimaging.com. The goal of the new website is to provide timely, quality product and healthcare content for physicians and associated professions ...
DISCover(R) PC Game Console Unveils at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3); DISCover Plays Unmodified PC Games, Bringing the Power of Multi-Media Computing out of the Home Office and into the Living Room.
May 08, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (DISC) will unveil DISCover(R), a game console that plays unmodified PC games, at a news conference in the press conference room of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) on Wednesday, May 14th, at ...
National Venture Capital Association and National Association of Small Business Investment Companies Support TECC; - Leading Venture Capital Associations and Firms Scheduled to Participate in 2003's Texas Equity Capital Conference -.
May 08, 2003 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Network Events (CNE) today announced key international, national, and regional venture capital associations and firms are supporting its upcoming Texas Equity Capital Conference (TECC). Supporting venture organizations for the ...
You Wanted The Best. You Got The Best. The Hottest Band In The World ... KISS ... Announce Formation of KISS Records ... Joins Sanctuary Records Group for Debut of Double CD KISS Symphony: Alive IV on July 22.
May 08, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- KISS, America's #1 Gold Record Award Winning Champion Group (RIAA-Group category) and Sanctuary Records Group are proud to announce the formation of KISS Records, a joint venture between KISS and Sanctuary Records Group, it was announced today ...
Industry Leaders to Headline 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Gaming Congress.
May 08, 2003 ... ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industry Leaders Forum - featuring five of the casino industry's top executives - will again be a focal point of the 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Gaming Congress to be held May 21, 2003 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic ...
Comcast Reports First Quarter 2003 Results.
May 08, 2003 ... -- <Pre>Consolidated Revenue Increased to $5.52 Billion and EBITDA Increased to $1.64 Billion Operating Income Increased 12.4% to $473 Million Comcast Cable Delivers Meaningful Subscriber Additions Total Basic ...
Rx of Canada Opens Boulder Office, Helps Seniors Pay Less for Prescriptions.
May 08, 2003 ... BOULDER, Colo. -- BOULDER, Colo., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that older Americans have begun traveling by the busload to Mexico and Canada to fill their prescriptions at a fraction of the price they would pay in the U.S. But what many still don't know is that they can safely and ...
Market Metrix Announces First Quarter 2003 Hospitality Index Results; Top Rankings go to Homewood Suites, JetBlue Airways and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
May 08, 2003 ... -- Overall Hotel Satisfaction Returns to Pre-9/11 Levels SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Market Metrix, LLC, the leading provider of market research services for the hospitality industry, today announced results of the Market Metrix Hospitality ...
Oculex Announces Positive Clinical Results for Posurdex(R) - The First Biodegradable Ocular Implant in Clinical Trial; Posurdex(R) Provides Significant Vision Improvement for Patients with Persistent Macular Edema and Meets Trial's Primary Endpoint.
May 08, 2003 ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Oculex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a developer of innovative therapeutic products for the treatment of major, sight-threatening diseases of the eye, announced that results will be presented today from a Phase 2 clinical ...
Acer America Launches Convertible Tablet PC Featuring Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology; Acer's Second Generation TravelMate C110 Combines Breakthrough Performance And Connectivity With Convertible Design.
May 08, 2003 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer America Corporation, the leading worldwide supplier of Tablet PCs, today announced the first commercially available convertible Tablet PC featuring wireless Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology, the TravelMate C110. The ...
Acer America and Zinio Systems Partner to Deliver Digital Magazines on Tablet PCs; Digital Versions of Popular Publications to Ship on Acer TravelMate C110 Convertible Tablet PC.
May 08, 2003 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer America Corporation, the leading worldwide supplier of Tablet PCs, and Zinio Systems, Inc., the market leader at delivering magazines in digital form for major publishing partners, today announced that the Acer TravelMate ...
Financial Tradeware Plc launches Ultra Suite, their STP solution for Investment Managers and IFAs in the UK.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Tradeware Plc today officially announced the launch of their Straight Through Processing (STP), Portfolio Management and Brokerage solution, Ultra Suite(tm), at a briefing they hosted at the London Business School. Financial ...
WCC announces agreement to sell its interest in UK joint venture.
May 08, 2003 ... Boca Raton, Florida -- Boca Raton, Florida, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Wackenhut Corrections Corporation ("WCC") WCC announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its one-half interest in its UK joint venture to its partner, Serco Investments Limited ("Serco"). WCC will sell its 50 ...
CNH shareholders approve 2002 annual dividend.
May 08, 2003 ... Lake Forest, Illinois -- Lake Forest, Illinois, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's Annual General Meeting, the shareholders of CNH Global N.V. approved the dividend recommended by the company's Board of Directors. The 2002 annual dividend of US$0.25 per share of common stock will be payable ...
FBU statement on Fire Services Bill.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Andy Gilchrist, FBU General Secretary said: "This is a deeply disturbing move. We reject the idea of an imposed pay offer and the massive cuts, which will come with it. "It will cause deep resentment within the fire service. You ...
National Allergy Week - 12-16 May 2003: A holiday from hay fever? Unlikely.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Hay fever, by its very nature, strikes at the worst possible time. The time when finally, after months of gloomy weather and being cooped up indoors we can venture out and enjoy the sunshine. The time when thousands of students need to be on tip top ...
Interest rate failure triggers an extra 10,000 to job losses.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, 8 May /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of England MPC's failure to make an interest rate cut taking advantage of a strong Euro will trigger another 10,000 manufacturing redundancies by this time next month. Roger Lyons, Joint General Secretary of Amicus, said: ...
Rolls-Royce wins repeat power order from Indonesia.
May 08, 2003 ... London -- London, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Rolls-Royce has won a major repeat order for gas turbine power generation equipment to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable power in Indonesia. The multi-million pound contract, from an Indonesian independent power production ...
Today on InvestorCanada.com...Stock Picks in the Gaming Industry.
May 08, 2003 ... TORONTO -- TORONTO, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The stock market has been compared to Las Vegas, but some gaming stocks actually present some promising investment opportunities, according to Joseph Greff, Gaming and Lodging Analyst at Fulcrum Global Partners. On today's edition of ...