PR Newswire back issues from Friday, May 9:
Gateway Details Progress on Transformation Plans, Provides Financial Guidance for 2003; * 50 New Gateway-Branded Products in 15 Categories to Launch This Year.
May 09, 2003 ... -- * Gateway's Recently Launched Plasma TV Is America's Best Seller LA JOLLA, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. hosted a meeting today for investors and analysts at which it provided an overview of growth opportunities and long-term strategy in its consumer ...
Xena Takes on Hollywood! Xena, Gabrielle, and Their Warriors Hit Hollywood Boulevard on Horseback This Thursday to Celebrate the Release of 'Xena: Warrior Princess Season One' on DVD; Hollywood Boulevard Will Be Shut Down for the Swordplay and the Arrival of the $100,000 Solid Gold Xena Warrior Sword.
May 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the release of "Xena: Warrior Princess Season One" on DVD, Hollywood Boulevard will shut down as a battle ensues, replete with real swordplay and live horses for the arrival of the $100,000 SOLID GOLD XENA WARRIOR SWORD. It is ...
Catholic Health Association Urges Congress to Make Adequate Fiscal Relief for the States a Priority Over Tax Cuts; Congress Must Build on Senate Finance Committee Plan in Order to Preserve State Medicaid Programs.
May 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being released by Rev. Michael D. Place, STD, president and chief executive officer, Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA), regarding action by the Senate Finance Committee today and expected House ...
Mexicana Airlines Reaches Agreements for Reduction in Labor Costs.
May 09, 2003 ... MEXICO CITY -- MEXICO CITY, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday the Association of Aviation Pilots of Mexico(A.S.P.A) and the National Labor Union of Aviation Workers(S.N.T.A.S) agreed to the conditions set by the CEO of Mexicana Airlines for a 10% reduction in labor cost through means of ...
/FIRST AND FINAL ADD - TO009 - Kinross Gold Corporation/.
May 09, 2003 ... -- <Pre> << Kinross Gold Corporation Gold Production and Cost SummaryThree Months endedMarch 31 ...
Centerpulse's 1st quarter 2003 results: positive trends continue - sales rise 11% in local currencies.
May 09, 2003 ... Zurich, Switzerland -- Zurich, Switzerland, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The positive trends seen last year have continued in the first quarter of this year. Sales of the continued operations increased in local currencies by 11% to CHF 318 million (-1% in CHF). This was primarily attributable to ...
Kabira demonstrates key NGOSS compliant OSS component for product lifecycle management in ground-breaking technology showcase at TMF, Nice-France.
May 09, 2003 ... Nice, France -- Nice, France, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabira(TM) Technologies Inc., provider of the Infrastructure Switch(TM) software for high-volume, real-time transactions, announced today that it will demonstrate the Kabira Provisioning and Service Activation (KPSA) solution within the ...
In its 2nd Year, Lakeshore Marathon Announces Innovative Community and Organizational Initiatives for the Future.
May 09, 2003 ... CHICAGO -- CHICAGO, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Preparing for the 2003 Chicago Lakeshore Marathon, running Sunday, May 25, 2003; Race Director Mark Cihlar today announced several key community and organizational initiatives that Lakeshore Marathon Company launched to drive the event's future. ...
Leading scientist speaks out against UK climate change policy.
May 09, 2003 ... London -- London, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- - Harvard-Smithsonian Astrophysicist Dr. Sallie Baliunas to debunk global warming myths at London conference on risk As reports from both the EU(1) and UN(2) this week confirm that the UK is one of the few countries in the world on track ...
Lockett Avenges Lone Loss By Winning Decision Over Tsarenko, Pryce Is Right In 10-Round Decision Over Previously Unbeaten Kirpa On A 'Shobox: The New Generation' Doubleheader From Kingsway Sports Centre, Widnes England; Bouts Will Be Replayed Today On SHOWTIME TOO At 11 PM ET/PT, Saturday, May 10, On SHOWTIME At 6 PM ET/PT And Monday, May 12, On SHOWTIME TOO At 8 PM ET/PT.
May 09, 2003 ... WIDNES, England -- WIDNES, England, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Intercontinental junior middleweight champion Gary "The Rocket" Lockett turned the tables on Yuri Tsarenko and avenged his lone defeat with a 10-round unanimous decision Thursday on "ShoBox: ...
CalPERS to Glaxo: 'NO!' to US$36M package for CEO Garnier.
May 09, 2003 ... Sacramento, California -- Sacramento, California, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- - Nation's largest pension system plans to vote no on GSK shareholder proxy on executive compensation, also write letter of opposition to British drug giant - Mammoth pension fund holds nearly US$831 million ...
BAA Announces April Traffic Figures.
May 09, 2003 ... LONDON -- LONDON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- BAA's seven UK airports handled a total of 9.9 million passengers in April, an increase of 1.6% on the same month last year. Taking March and April results together to eliminate the distorting effects of Easter falling late this year, ...
Apex's New Anti-Shox(R) High Performance Socks Arrive on Time for Summer Sports.
May 09, 2003 ... TEANECK, N.J. -- TEANECK, N.J., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Feet across the nation can look forward to a comfortable, blister-free summer. Apex Foot Health Industries has introduced Anti-Shox(R) High Performance Socks, combining the latest high-tech fabrics and weaving technology with unique ...
Recreation & Sports Feature Package.
May 09, 2003 ... -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with recreation and sports 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: "Recreation." ...
Hall of Fame Pitcher Phil Niekro and Former MLB All-Star Ron Reed Team Up on National Golf Tour To Benefit America's Youth.
May 09, 2003 ... ATLANTA -- ATLANTA, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1969, Phil Niekro and Ron Reed combined to win 41 games and elevate the Atlanta Braves to their first postseason. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030509/NYFNSB01 ) Niekro and Reed's history rich playing ...
Take Care of Your Eyes at Every Stage of Life.
May 09, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you know what it takes to maintain good vision? In a word: prevention. Early detection and treatment of eye conditions and diseases is essential to good vision at every stage of life, from newborn to old age. (Logo: ...
Audiomedix deal set to revolutionise operating theatres.
May 09, 2003 ... Glasgow -- Glasgow, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A device that will revolutionise surgery moved a step closer to the market today after Audiomedix announced a partnership deal with leading hi-tech company, Medical Device Management Ltd (MDM). The deal will see MDM manufacture ...
A Year of Revaluation and Restructuring for Biotech; G. Steven Burrill's 17th Annual Report on the Biotech Industry captures a year of tumult, skepticism and change ... and survival of the fittest.
May 09, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty, a pending war with Iraq and a bear market, the US biotech industry underwent massive revaluation and restructuring to survive in 2002, according to Burrill & Company's seventeenth ...
Remarks By The President With Central European Foreign Ministers.
May 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are remarks by President Bush and Central European Foreign Ministers <Pre> The East Room 3:38 P.M. EDT </Pre> THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much, and welcome to the White House. We're glad you're here ....
PR Newswire Photo Advisory for Friday, May 9, 2003 at 6 a.m. EDT.
May 09, 2003 ... -- PRNewsFotos are available to the news media at no charge. High-resolution images can be downloaded from NewsCom Online (http://www.newscom.com/) or AP Photo Archive (http://photoarchive.ap.org/). PRNewsFotos are also distributed via the AP PhotoExpress Network and Presslink Online. ...
International Arts Event Comes to Hawai'i; Internationally Acclaimed Korean Artists to Exhibit at Hawaii's Major Art Museums September 14, 2003 - January 2004.
May 09, 2003 ... HONOLULU -- HONOLULU, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaboration between Honolulu's major art museums, including the Honolulu Academy of Arts, The Contemporary Museum, and the award-winning University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i is an international arts event that ...
CalPERS to Glaxo: 'NO!' to US$36M Package for CEO Garnier.
May 09, 2003 ... -- Nation's Largest Pension System Plans to Vote No on GSK Shareholder Proxy on Executive Compensation, Also Write Letter of Opposition to British Drug Giant Mammoth Pension Fund Holds Nearly USD$831 Million in GSK Stock SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The ...
Sprint Bolsters Security Offerings for the Federal Government; New Managed Security Services Added to GSA's FTS2001 Contract.
May 09, 2003 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint has added new managed security services to the General Services Administration (GSA) FTS2001 contract, including Multi-Tier Security Profiles (MTSP), Sprint-managed Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Sprint-managed ...
The Internet Powers Mother's Day Sales; Over 50% of Consumers Will Use the Web to Buy or Research Mother's Day Gifts.
May 09, 2003 ... REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms around the country can expect more of their Mother's Day gifts to be purchased or researched on the Internet this year versus last year, according to an independent analysis conducted by Feedback Research, a division ...
FSCS announces Au87.9m levy.
May 09, 2003 ... London -- London, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has today announced that it will raise a levy of Au87.9m to cover compensation payments and management expenses in 2003/04. This includes Au80m for anticipated pensions review compensation costs, ...
Statement by the President.
May 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- I was saddened to hear of the death of Walter Sisulu in South Africa on May 6, 2003. Walter Sisulu was a man of great moral and strategic vision who committed his life to leading the struggle to end apartheid rule in South Africa. Sisulu ...
The Islands of the Bahamas: America's Backyard; 58% of Recent Visitors Chose The Bahamas for a Family Vacation or Short Escape.
May 09, 2003 ... NASSAU, Bahamas -- NASSAU, Bahamas, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors to the multiple island destination cited proximity, sunny skies, unspoiled beaches and friendly Bahamians as leading reasons for vacationing in The Islands Of The Bahamas. These are the findings of the recent "Bahamas ...
The United Nations Headquarters and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Host UNA-USA 4th Annual Model U.N. Conference.
May 09, 2003 ... -- <Pre> Over 1300 Middle and High School Students From Around the WorldGather in NYC to Debate Current Items on U.N. AgendaOpening ceremonies feature keynote address from Janeane Garofalo and performance by Miss USO 2003 Jennifer L. Rose ...
AIDS Partnership Michigan's Annual 'TimeWarp' fundraiser planned for May 10th.
May 09, 2003 ... DETROIT -- DETROIT, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDS Partnership Michigan (APM) will host its 5th annual "TimeWarp" fundraising event from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2003 at the Roostertail in Detroit. Theme for this year is Hollywood, 1939. The black-tie event will feature ...
National Trust Names Mackinac Island One of America's 'Dozen Distinctive Destinations'; Annual List Promotes Heritage Tourism.
May 09, 2003 ... MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Mackinac Island to its 2003 list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations, an annual list ...
Arizona Board of Pharmacy Urges Better Business Bureau to Warn Consumers About Prescription Drugs From Canada: You Can't Trust the Source; Letter Cites Repeat Felon Operating Canadian Drug Import Service.
May 09, 2003 ... TUCSON, Ariz. -- TUCSON, Ariz., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona Board of Pharmacy (BOP) today issued a letter to the Arizona Better Business Bureau asking it to warn consumers about the risks of purchasing prescription drugs illegally from Canada and other foreign countries. The letter ...
Today on InvestorCanada.com...Sell in May...Then Go Away?
May 09, 2003 ... TORONTO -- TORONTO, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- "Sell in May ....then go away" ...It's an old stock market saying that surfaces every year at this time. But, what should investors do this year? On today's edition of http://www.investorcanada.com/ host Donna Guzik speaks to Sam Stovall, Chief ...
25 Capital Connection Companies Receive More Than $100M in Funding.
May 09, 2003 ... -- <Pre> Figures from 2002 Selected Companies Reinforce Venture Fair's Strong Track Record for Selecting the Most Fundable Companies Stage is Set for 2003 Fair, May 27-28 </Pre> WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-five (49%) of the 51 ...
PDATrader(TM) Looks to Take a Piece of the Billion-Dollar Online Auction Market.
May 09, 2003 ... GREAT NECK, N.Y. -- GREAT NECK, N.Y., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- BUY, SELL, TRADE, or just BROWSE a large assortment of PDA devices from all around the world! PDA-Trader.com, a new fixed-price web site launched today, which is dedicated to providing an online marketplace that allows PDA ...
Keeping the Lyrical Flow and Holding Hip-Hop Up is 'Two Handz' and He is Coming Out of the Dark with His Debut CD 'Time To Shine'.
May 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a new hip-hop artist on the block and his name is "Two Handz". His premiere CD "Time to Shine" debuted on May 6, 2003. "Two Handz" is an artist whose rap style takes you back to why you fell in love with hip-hop. From his talent show ...
Illinois PGA Links up with Constellation NewEnergy; Alternative Energy Supplier Is Newest Preferred IPGA Vendor.
May 09, 2003 ... CHICAGO -- CHICAGO, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellation NewEnergy, America's leading retail electricity provider, announces its latest partnership with the Illinois PGA (IPGA), based in Glenview, Ill. The agreement designates NewEnergy as a member of the IPGA Preferred Vendor Program. ...
Pools Used by FDR to Open for First Time in 30 Years; Roosevelt's Little White House Hosts Nostalgic Memorial Day Weekend Event May 24-25 * Warm Springs, Ga.
May 09, 2003 ... WARM SPRINGS, Ga. -- WARM SPRINGS, Ga., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Swimming in the Springs at FDR's Little White House Historic Site on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. For the first time in more than 30 years, the DNR will open ...
AmeriCares Airlift of Medical Aid to Arrive in Baghdad.
May 09, 2003 ... NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- NEW CANAAN, Conn., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriCares, the nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, plans to airlift 80,000 pounds of essential medicines, medical supplies, nutritional supplements and other materials into Baghdad this weekend. The ...
Tom's of Maine a National 'Workplace Model of Excellence'; National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition Cites Tom's Family-Friendly Policies.
May 09, 2003 ... KENNEBUNK, Maine -- KENNEBUNK, Maine, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB), a leader and resource in maternal and child health, has named Tom's of Maine a Workplace Model of Excellence. The 2003 award recognizes Tom's creative and holistic ...
INSIDE Introduces Accesso(TM), The First Multi-Standard Low-Cost Contactless PC Reader.
May 09, 2003 ... AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France -- AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, May 9th /PRNewswire/ -- INSIDE Contactless, pioneer in contactless technology and its market development, once again demonstrates its technological leadership in this field by introducing Accesso(TM), a low-cost multi-standard contactless ...
Countrywide Reports New Operational Records for April; - Loan Fundings Top $42 Billion, Up 12 Percent Over Last Month -.
May 09, 2003 ... -- - Servicing Portfolio Reaches $520 Billion - CALABASAS, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Countrywide Financial Corporation , a diversified financial services provider, released operational data for the month ended April 30, 2003. Operational highlights for April ...
CSC and Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers Win Outsourcing Journal's Editor's Choice Award.
May 09, 2003 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer Sciences Corporation , one of the world's leading information technology (IT) services firms, and Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (SVCMC), a comprehensive health care system servicing the New York metropolitan ...
Global Imaging Systems' FY2003 EPS Again Exceeds Consensus; Fiscal Year Finishes Strong As Internal Growth Hits 11 Percent In Fourth Quarter.
May 09, 2003 ... TAMPA, Fla. -- TAMPA, Fla., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Imaging Systems, Inc. today announced record-high fourth quarter and fiscal year revenues, net income, earnings per share and earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the periods ended ...
Women Encouraged to Seek Health Screenings - Early Detection is Key Factor in Survival; National Women's Health Week May 11 to 17.
May 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- With early detection, many diseases can be easily beaten. That is why Putting Women's Health First is using this year's National Women's Health Week, May 11 to 17, to encourage all women to understand the importance of regular cervical ...
Medical Device Industry Executives to Hear Presentations from More Than 50 Privately Held Companies at Medtech Insight's 'Investment In Innovation' Conference in San Francisco on June 12-13.
May 09, 2003 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtech Insight, a leading provider of healthcare business information, will host over 50 start-up companies and more than 300 attendees at its upcoming "Investment In Innovation (In3): A Preview of Early-Stage Medical ...
Symmetry Medical and Mettis Orthopedic Group Merge to Form Comprehensive Global Orthopedics Supplier.
May 09, 2003 ... WARSAW, Ind. -- WARSAW, Ind., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boards of Symmetry Medical Inc. and The Mettis Orthopedic Group announced today that they have agreed to merge their businesses to be a global orthopedic supplier. The combination creates a powerful supplier with operating units ...
FDA Clears Nerve Fiber Layer Normative Database for Stratus OCT(TM); RNFL Normative Database Enhances Glaucoma Detection Capabilities of Stratus OCT.
May 09, 2003 ... DUBLIN, Calif. -- DUBLIN, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl Zeiss Meditec today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) clearance of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) normative database for its Stratus OCT (optical coherence tomographer) diagnostic device. The FDA notice ...
PA Governor Rendell Announces Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business.
May 09, 2003 ... HARRISBURG, Pa. -- HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell and five Pennsylvania business journals today announced the winners of the eighth annual Best 50 Women in Business awards. The awards honor the many women business leaders and business ...
Groundbreaking Technology at JCSU Could Have Major Impact on Homeland Security and Aviation Safety.
May 09, 2003 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson C. Smith University is the only educational institution and one of few companies in the United States to possess an emerging technological development having potential applications in homeland security and aviation safety. ...
Midwest Company Innovative Modular Solutions Captures First Place Award From International Modular Building Institute.
May 09, 2003 ... NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Modular Solutions, a leading provider of high quality modular buildings, announced at its Spring Training Meeting that it received the highest award at the Modular Building Institute's Award Banquet in Palm Springs ...
American Access Technologies and Chatsworth Products, Inc. Establish Strategic Alliance for Marketing and Manufacture of Zone Cabling and Wireless Products; Chatsworth Invests in American Access.
May 09, 2003 ... -- Products for Wi-Fi Included in Pact KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla., May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Access Technologies, Inc. and Chatsworth Products, Inc. ("CPI") have announced the establishment of a five-year strategic alliance for the sale and manufacture of innovative ...
Discover Live Entertainment With FYE.
May 09, 2003 ... ALBANY, N.Y. -- ALBANY, N.Y., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Trans World Entertainment Corp.'s mall based brand, FYE -- for your entertainment -- announces the sponsorship of seven concert venues this summer in the Albany and Philadelphia areas as well as two national tours and two music ...
Sony Pictures Animation Announces Projects for Directors Jill Culton, Anthony Stacchi, Roger Allers, Brenda Chapman and the Brizzi Brothers.
May 09, 2003 ... CULVER CITY, Calif. -- CULVER CITY, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- As Sony Pictures Animation celebrates its first anniversary this week, Executive Vice Presidents Sandra Rabins and Penney Finkelman Cox announced the recent addition of directors Jill Culton, Anthony Stacchi, Roger Allers, ...
BetWWTS.com Posts Odds on Success of 'The Matrix Reloaded'; Can Reloaded 'Walk The Path' To Box Office History?
May 09, 2003 ... ST. JOHN'S, Antigua -- ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Already hailed as the most anticipated film of the summer, The Matrix Reloaded has experts predicting that the film will challenge numerous box office records when it opens next week. Acknowledging that the second ...
Prestige Opens First Canadian Office; Appoints Marguerite Florsham Director.
May 09, 2003 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- MINNEAPOLIS, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd. has opened its first Canadian office and named hospitality industry veteran Marguerite Florsham its new Director of Sales -- Canada. Located in Toronto, Florsham will be responsible for serving the ...
Business in Asia Today -- May 9, 2003.
May 09, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- SYDNEY, Australia, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A summary prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, market intelligence and business opportunities: JAPAN'S SUMITOMO METAL BOOKS US$350 MLN FY PRETAX ...
Ultimate Security Systems Corporation Retains Shulman & Associates As Advisors.
May 09, 2003 ... IRVINE, Calif. -- IRVINE, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultimate Security Systems Corporation today announced that it has retained the firm of Shulman & Associates as financial consultants to assist the vehicle security company's growth. Shulman & Associates, a Florida-based ...
Asian Markets -- Shares Close Broadly Higher -- May 9.
May 09, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- SYDNEY, Australia, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian share markets closed broadly higher on the back of stronger blue chip stocks and a more positive outlook for the containment of the SARS virus, particularly in Hong Kong, dealers said. A 1.5% surge in Japanese ...
MEEMIC Insurance Company Named One of 'The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security'; Nationwide Search Honors Local Company For Exceptional Employee Benefit Programs.
May 09, 2003 ... AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- MEEMIC Insurance Company was named one of the 2003 winners of The Principal(R) 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security. MEEMIC Insurance Company was honored for its dedication to its employees and ...
Through Seabiscuit and Racing, Buick Adds 'Horsepower' to its Lineup.
May 09, 2003 ... DETROIT -- DETROIT, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Further strengthening its position as the leader in premium American style, Buick has entered into agreements with Universal Pictures to co-promote the summer blockbuster Seabiscuit and with NBC Sports to become the exclusive automotive advertiser ...
Green Mountain Energy Company and Habitat for Humanity Team Up to Launch First Solar Habitat Home in Houston; St. John's High School Seniors Funded and Built First and Only Houston Habitat Home Equipped With a Solar Array.
May 09, 2003 ... HOUSTON -- HOUSTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Mountain Energy Company (http://www.greenmountain.com/ ), the nation's largest provider of cleaner electricity, and Houston Habitat for Humanity (http://www.houstonhabitat.org/ ) are teaming up to support clean, renewable energy in Houston ...
Bulldog By DueTel to Provide Tier 1 Telecom Accountability.
May 09, 2003 ... DALLAS -- DALLAS, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A new technology from the Dallas, Texas based firm DueTel has begun to deliver accounting and billing capabilities never before available in the telecom industry. Bulldog Cash Management(TM) by DueTel makes it possible for Fortune 100 companies and ...
Acorn Systems Announces The Charles Schwab Corporation's Selection of Acorn Systems Profit Analyzer(TM) Software.
May 09, 2003 ... HOUSTON -- HOUSTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Acorn Systems announced today that The Charles Schwab Corporation has selected Acorn Systems Profit Analyzer software to replace its "MUSE" costing system. Schwab selected Acorn Systems Profit Analyzer after conducting a rigorous comparison of ...
Profit Management and Optimization Software Company Acorn Systems Raises $9 Million in Expansion Round; Company Will Use Funding to Quickly Gain Share in Financial Services, Distribution, Consumer Packaged Goods and Energy Industries.
May 09, 2003 ... HOUSTON -- HOUSTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Acorn Systems, a leader in the fast growing Profit Management and Optimization market, today announced it has raised $9 million in funding from new investors in an expansion round. This funding comes at a time when venture funding of software ...
Safety Restraints Organization Applauds Nationwide Seat Belt Enforcement Push Targeting Teens; Advertising Blitz Planned.
May 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) today announced its support of a nationwide seat belt mobilization this Memorial Day which aims to protect teens and young adults from the leading risk they face -- death and serious injury ...