PR Newswire back issues from Friday, May 16:
KUBE 93 Announces Top-Selling Artists 50 Cent, Ludacris and Fabolous Will Perform at Summer Jam 2003; Tickets for Summer's Hottest Concert Go on Sale Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m.
May 16, 2003 ... SEATTLE -- SEATTLE, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- KUBE 93 today announced that 50 Cent, Ludacris and Fabolous have signed on to appear at KUBE's Summer Jam 2003 taking place at the Gorge Amphitheater on July 21. 50 Cent's platinum-selling album debuted in February at number one, selling a ...
Legendary Entertainers from British Virgin Islands To Perform at New York's Historic Apollo Theater in Harlem.
May 16, 2003 ... ROAD TOWN, Tortola -- ROAD TOWN, Tortola, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The line-up includes the BVI's best entertainers, names most closely associated with the remoteness and romance of these tropical islands. Legendary musicians, dancers and folk artists who have long been enjoyed by visitors ...
Statement by Deputy White House Press Secretary.
May 16, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by the Deputy White House Press Secretary: The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the ...
Utica Teacher Wins National Award; Helen Robinson is Named 'Creative 5 A Day Teacher of the Year'.
May 16, 2003 ... WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Helen Robinson, a physical education teacher at Thomas Jefferson Magnet Elementary School in Utica, has been named the second-place winner in an annual search for the national "Creative 5 A Day Teacher of the ...
The Other Bay-to-Breakers: 15 World Class Swimmers Brave 10-Mile Swim in 52-Degree Bay Water ... Without Wetsuits.
May 16, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Well before the crack of dawn and long before the gorillas, centipedes, nudists and floats line up along Steuart Street to run or walk from one edge of San Francisco to the other for the 92nd annual Bay to Breakers footrace, 15 ...
VanDam Leads Opening Round of $500,000 Wal-Mart FLW Tour Event.
May 16, 2003 ... BENTON, Ky. -- BENTON, Ky., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., caught 10 bass over two days that weighed 37 pounds, 10 ounces to lead the 10 pros who advanced to Friday's semifinal round of the $500,000 Wal-Mart FLW Tour event on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. His ...
Kazaa Protects Against Fizzer Virus; Kazaa Media Desktop Users Can Protect and Disinfect.
May 16, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- SYDNEY, Australia, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharman Networks Limited, owner and distributor of the Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD), today urged all users to enable the antivirus feature provided free with KMD to help protect against the Fizzer virus. The Fizzer ...
The Conference Board(R) Korea Business Cycle Indicators(SM) Korea Leading Economic Indicators And Related Composite Indexes For March 2003.
May 16, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board announced today that the leading index for Korea was unchanged and the coincident index decreased 0.3 percent in March. <Pre> * The leading index was flat in March after increasing slightly in ...
Kazaa protects against Fizzer virus.
May 16, 2003 ... Sydney, Australia -- Sydney, Australia, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- - Kazaa Media Desktop users can protect and disinfect Sharman Networks Limited, owner and distributor of the Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD), has urged all users to enable the antivirus feature provided free with KMD to ...
Mary Elizabeth Popovich Named EMS Practitioner of the Year; Emergency Medicine Service Institute recognizes veteran in celebration of EMS Week.
May 16, 2003 ... PITTSBURGH -- PITTSBURGH, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Elizabeth Popovich has worn many hats throughout her career including coal miner, paramedic, professor and even party clown. Recently, she added the 2003 EMS Practitioner of the Year award to that list. This award was presented by ...
Tylenol(R) 8 Hour Teams With Bally Total Fitness to Introduce Pro Power Training With Fewer Aches and Pains; Charlie Ward, BJ Armstrong and Corey Maggette Join Tylenol(R) 8 Hour to Promote Pain-Free Pro Power Workouts as Part of 'Paint the Gym Red' Promotion.
May 16, 2003 ... FT. WASHINGTON, Pa. -- FT. WASHINGTON, Pa., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tylenol(R) 8 Hour, the new pain relief product especially formulated for the extended relief of muscle aches and pains, is teaming with Basketball greats Charlie Ward (NY Knicks), BJ Armstrong (Former Chicago Bull) and ...
Satmex Reports Q1-03 Results; -- Satmex 6 on budget, on schedule for Q3-03 launch -- EximBank and Coface approve applications -- 1Q-03 EBITDA reaches US$11.2 million.
May 16, 2003 ... MEXICO CITY -- MEXICO CITY, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. ("Satmex") announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, posting revenue of $20.8 million, and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $11.2 ...
Statement by the President.
May 16, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- I commend the Senate for its bipartisan passage of a Jobs and Growth package that includes all of the components of my original plan. By including a measure to completely abolish the double taxation of dividends, the Senate has ...
Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment For Starship Troopers(TM).
May 16, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Interactive plc ("Empire"), the leading AIM listed UK computer games developer and publisher, announces today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, the signing of an exclusive five-year global licensing ...
McGuire and Fisher Invite Francis Scott Key's Niece to Las Vegas.
May 16, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- LAS VEGAS, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- PAUL C. FISHER OF THE FISHER SPACE PEN, BOULDER CITY, NEVADA had dinner last night at the Belaggio Hotel Las Vegas with PHYLLIS McGUIRE (of the McGuire sisters) and French composer CYRILLE VERDEAUX (of Clearlight888music.com). VERDEAUX is an ...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- LJ International Inc./.
May 16, 2003 ... -- In the correction to the news release, LJ International Returns to Profitability For 2002, issued Wednesday, May 14 by LJ International Inc. , due to PR Newswire error, the second table, Selected Financial Data, Eight-month Period ended December 31, 2002, the Net income (loss) should ...
First Data to host investor conference in London June 12.
May 16, 2003 ... Denver -- Denver, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, June 12, First Data Corp. will host an investor and analyst conference focusing on its international businesses. Charlie Fote, chairman and chief executive officer, and Pam Patsley, president of First Data International will ...
Nedcor Limited ("NEDCOR") ,Co Trading update.
May 16, 2003 ... Johannesburg -- Johannesburg, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with the practice commenced on 21 November 2002, Nedcor gives the following update before the commencement of the closed period in respect of its interim results for the first half of 2003. This is in line with the practice ...
Senate Action on Global AIDS Bill Hailed As 'Monumental Achievement'; AIDS Healthcare Foundation Applauds Senator Frist's Leadership, Hails Bill Which Will Provide Life-Saving Anti-Retroviral Treatment for 2 Million People Worldwide.
May 16, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The US' largest AIDS organization early this morning hailed the Senate's 2:00 a.m. passage of a global AIDS treatment bill as a "monumental achievement" that promises to save millions of lives. (Logo: ...
Immtech receives FDA approval to export DB289 for human clinical trial in Thailand.
May 16, 2003 ... Vernon Hills, Illinois -- Vernon Hills, Illinois, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Immtech International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IMMT) announced today that United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has approved the export of Immtech's oral drug candidate, DB289, to Thailand for a Phase ...
Disability Rights Handbook published.
May 16, 2003 ... London -- London, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- - Publication date: May 20 2003 Thousands of disabled people and their carers miss out on social security benefits and tax credits because they don't know what they're entitled to. Rules change every year and without accurate, up-to-date ...
Statement by the Press Secretary.
May 16, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement made by White House Press Secretary: With today's vote in the United States Senate, Congress has given the hope of life to millions of people in countries most afflicted by AIDS. This historic ...
PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk Prices $250 Million Bond Offering.
May 16, 2003 ... HONG KONG -- HONG KONG, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk ("Medco Energi" or the "Company") announced that it had priced a US$250 million offering (the "Offering") of senior unsecured fixed rate guaranteed bonds due 2010 (the "Bonds") puttable at the end of 5 years ....
Nedcor Limited ('NEDCOR') - Trading update.
May 16, 2003 ... JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with the practice commenced on 21 November 2002, Nedcor (Reuters: NEDJ.J) gives the following update before the commencement of the closed period in respect of its interim results for the first half ...
World Wine Market Announces 'Cabernet Shootout' Winners; Top 13 Cabernet Sauvignons Showcased In Blind Tasting and Rated by Hundreds Of Wine Consumers and Industry Professionals.
May 16, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The third annual World Wine Market which took place May 1-3 at Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, recently announced the winners of Saturday's blind tasting -- "Cabernet Champs: YOU Rate the Winners of the Cabernet Shootout" which was ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index close at 4,543.85 up +1.22 (+0.03%).
May 16, 2003 ... Shanghai, China -- Shanghai, China, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Friday, May 16, 2003 was 4,543.85. This was up 0.03 per cent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed nearly flat on subdued interest as ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Close at 4,543.85 Up +1.22 (+0.03%).
May 16, 2003 ... SHANGHAI, China -- SHANGHAI, China, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Friday, May 16, 2003 was 4,543.85. This was up 0.03 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed nearly flat on subdued interest ...
PR Newswire Photo Advisory for Friday, March 16, 2003 at 6 a.m. EDT.
May 16, 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. ...
INTERHOSTEL's New Catalog Describes Several New Educational Tours for Adults 50 Years and Older plus a New Rewards Program.
May 16, 2003 ... DURHAM, N.H. -- DURHAM, N.H., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The new catalog of the INTERHOSTEL Learning Vacations has just been released and describes over 40 one- and two- week educational tours in the U.S. and foreign destinations for adults 50 years and over. The catalog also ...
Autopista Announces Commencement of the Solicitation of Consent to Restructure.
May 16, 2003 ... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Autopistas del Sol S.A. (the "Company") announced the simultaneous commencement of a solicitation of consents to restructure its unsecured financial indebtedness pursuant to an acuerdo preventivo extrajudicial (the ...
dMarc Networks Returns to Clear Channel's 2003 Wango Tango Concert, Building on Last Year's Successful Visual 'Radio Text' Broadcast Technology; MEDIA ADVISORY.
May 16, 2003 ... -- <Pre>WHO:dMarc Networks, Inc. (dMarc), a data services management andwireless data distribution firm, will exhibit and showcaseits dynamic radio data service (dRDS) technology thatprovides real-time targeted text ...
Creating a Hostile Environment for Allergens; Preventing Exposure Is Key to Allergy Management.
May 16, 2003 ... WEBSTER CITY, Iowa -- WEBSTER CITY, Iowa, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergy sufferers can take a major step toward improving their symptoms by making their homes hostile environments for allergens. Doctors say preventing allergens from concentrating in the home and eliminating those that ...
Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis Receives $60,000 Private Restricted Contribution to Advance Patient Education Initiatives.
May 16, 2003 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPF) today announced that it has received a $60,000 private restricted contribution to advance the CPF's idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patient and professional education programs, and ...
Crosco Provides Drilling Services for OMV in Albania.
May 16, 2003 ... ZAGREB, Croatia -- ZAGREB, Croatia, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Crosco Integrated Drilling & Well Services is pleased to announce the commencement of drilling services for OMV in Albania. Services are being provided with the Crosco 1600 HP drilling rig National 403 (National 80UE) on well ...
Chairman's statement to the AGM.
May 16, 2003 ... London -- London, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- At P&O's Annual General Meeting in London today, the Chairman, Lord Sterling, made the following statement on the company's recent progress and prospects for 2003 and 2004. "As many of you will know, we recently issued a trading update ...
Today on InvestorCanada.com...Sexy Stocks Vs. Dull - Which Ones are Best?
May 16, 2003 ... TORONTO -- TORONTO, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- So sexy sells, does it? According to Axxel Knutson, CEO of New Jersey based TradingWeapon.com, it's the dull ones you can really profit from. On today's edition of http://www.investorcanada.com/ Host Donna Guzik speaks to Knutson about when you ...
Fakespace Systems announces world's first 1600 X 1200 active stereo digital projection technology.
May 16, 2003 ... Marshalltown, Iowa -- Marshalltown, Iowa, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Fakespace Systems today announced the development of the world's first ultra high-resolution, digital, active stereoscopic projection system. The new projection technology increases available pixel density up to 1600 x 1200 ...
Fakespace Systems Announces World's First 1600 X 1200 Active Stereo Digital Projection Technology.
May 16, 2003 ... MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa -- MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Fakespace Systems today announced the development of the world's first ultra high-resolution, digital, active stereoscopic projection system. The new projection technology increases available pixel density up to 1600 x 1200 ...
Survey Reveals Uncertainty in Third-Quarter Financial Hiring; Demand Strongest For Accountants in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Sector.
May 16, 2003 ... MENLO PARK, Calif. -- MENLO PARK, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives interviewed recently for the Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index were increasingly uncertain about their third-quarter hiring intentions. Five percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) surveyed plan ...
Tasman Networks Appoints Director of Video Application Sales; John Guilhamet to Address Growing Demand for Cost-Efficient, High Performance WAN Connectivity Solutions Driven by High-Bandwidth Enterprise Video Applications.
May 16, 2003 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tasman Networks, a provider of advanced networking solutions for bandwidth-intensive applications, today announced the appointment of John Guilhamet as director of video applications sales. Guilhamet brings 20 years of senior ...
Study Shows Investigational Treatment Solifenacin Succinate Significantly Improved Symptoms of Overactive Bladder; - Second Investigation Suggests Suitability in the Elderly -.
May 16, 2003 ... BALTIMORE -- BALTIMORE, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamanouchi Pharma America, Inc., a subsidiary of Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a leading pharmaceutical company in Japan, announced in a poster presentation at the American Geriatrics Society annual meeting results of a new placebo ...
Do the RIGHT Thing! June is Lane Courtesy Month.
May 16, 2003 ... WAUNAKEE, Wis. -- WAUNAKEE, Wis., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer just around the corner and visions of vacations dominating Americans' thoughts, our highways will experience a dramatic increase in traffic. To enhance the travel experience for motorists, the National Motorists ...
Visa and Marriott Offer The 'Visa Escape!' Summer Travel Promotion; Special Summer Weekend Discounts, Upgrades & Breakfast Offered 15 May-30 Sept. 2003.
May 16, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa cardholders planning summer travel outside the US and Canada can now enjoy special weekend discounts during the Visa Escape! travel promotion at Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance and Courtyard hotels. Visa cardholders ...
Global AIDS Alliance: AIDS Bill Is a 'Bad Check' and Is 'Deeply Flawed'; - Bill Fails to Mandate Vitally Needed Debt Relief -.
May 16, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- the United States Congress has passed an AIDS bill that promises a large increase in AIDS program funding for FY 2004, up to $3 billion. But, chances of the Congress actually providing even close to the full amount authorized are quite ...
New Study Demonstrated Alzheimer's Patients Showed Important Benefits From Continuous Treatment with the Leading Alzheimer's Medication.
May 16, 2003 ... BALTIMORE -- BALTIMORE, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease treated with ARICEPT(R) (donepezil HCl tablets) who showed no apparent initial improvements in symptoms, demonstrated important differences in memory, behavior, and activities of daily ...
The Life of Pi Wins 2002 New Voices Award for Fiction and Brown Wins New Visions Award; Granted by Quality Paperback Book Club(R) (QPB).
May 16, 2003 ... -- $10,000 Granted Annually by QPB to New Writers NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Yann Martel, author of The Life of Pi, has been selected as the recipient of Quality Paperback Book Club's annual New Voices Award and Richard Rodriguez, author of Brown, has been named the winner ...
The 'Uh-Oooh' Song Heats Up At Radio.
May 16, 2003 ... -- <Pre> 'Never Leave You (Uh-Oooh)' The Hit Song By Newcomer LUMIDEE: #2 Most Added At Crossover Radio, Top 5 At Urban Radio Debut Album 'Almost Famous' In-Stores June 24th </Pre> NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Straight Face/Universal ...
Rewards Points Drive Consumer Purchasing Decisions in Fast Expanding Home Fix-Up Market, Says 2003 American Express Home Improvement Index; Consumers Are Now 'Earning and Burning' Rewards for Home Improvement Projects.
May 16, 2003 ... -- June is Most Popular Month For Home Projects NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half of home improvers say that credit or charge-based rewards programs shape their home improvement purchasing and shopping habits, according to the 2003 American Express Home Improvement ...
New Tour Dates: The Greatest Rapper of All Time LL Cool J And Multi-Platinum Selling R&B Group Dru Hill Are Coming Together For One of the Biggest Tours This Summer.
May 16, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Ladies can get ready to be taken to paradise with one of the biggest names in music, Def Jam Recording artist LL Cool J and Def Soul Music Group Dru Hill as they hit the stage together this summer on the Luv U Better Tour. The tour kicks ...
MAXIM Magazine Unveils the 'Hot 100' for 2003.
May 16, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- MAXIM Magazine, the #1 men's magazine in the world, announced today their annual Hot 100 list. The Top 10 includes: Sexiest Video, Russian sensation t.A.T.u. (#10); Cutest Canuck, "24's" Elisha Cuthbert (#9); Best Bed Head, Latin singer ...
Cymfony Goes Global with its Brand Dashboard Media Analytics Through Key Partnership with Echo Research; Leading communication research and consulting firm to automate media measurement and analysis with Cymfony's Brand Dashboard solution.
May 16, 2003 ... NEWTON, Mass. -- NEWTON, Mass., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Research, the leading global reputation analysis and communication research firm, and Cymfony Inc., the Boston-based creator of advanced analytics software solutions, announced today a strategic partnership whereby Echo will ...
CSI Creator & Executive Producer Awarded Honorary Doctorate From UNLV.
May 16, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- LAS VEGAS, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony E. Zuiker, creator and executive producer of the smash hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: Miami will be bestowed an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by the University Nevada Las Vegas at their commencement ...
Full Speed Ahead for IFS Applications(TM) 2003.
May 16, 2003 ... CHICAGO -- CHICAGO, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS announced today that 138 companies have purchased IFS Applications 2003 since its launch in November 2002. Of these companies, 77 are new customers and 61 are existing customers that are upgrading to the new version. Also, 60 customers have ...
Vanguard National Alliance Opens Private Trading Exchange; Exchange Powered by the NxTrend bizLinx EAI Suite.
May 16, 2003 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard National Alliance (VNA) this week began using the bizLinx Private Trading Exchange (PTX) in live operations with their first of many major multimillion dollar National Account customers. VNA utilizes the ...
Asian Markets -- Shares Close Broadly Lower -- May 16.
May 16, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- SYDNEY, Australia, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 ...
Business in Asia Today -- May 16, 2003.
May 16, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- SYDNEY, Australia, May 16 /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: CHIYODA, TOYO ENGINEERING WIN RECORD PLANT ORDER FROM ...
Nematron Announces First Quarter 2003 Results.
May 16, 2003 ... ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Nematron Corporation , a leading producer of PC-based industrial control solutions, announced today its operating results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. (Logo: ...
The N.Y. Giants and Medeco High Security Locks Team Up With Habitat for Humanity - N.Y.C. Led By Harry Carson, Giants Players Volunteer at Worksite in the South Bronx.
May 16, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Harry Carson, Carl Banks, Jim Burt, Ian Allen, Omar Smith and Jim Finn from the New York Giants teamed up with Habitat for Humanity - New York City and volunteers from Medeco High Security Locks to frame walls and hang sheet rock in four houses ...
VERB.(TM) It's what you do. Campaign Named Non-Profit Winner by Kid Power Xchange.
May 16, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Publicis Groupe's VERB.(TM) It's what you do. campaign took home the top prize at the annual Kid Power Awards, which recognize the best in youth marketing and advertising. VERB, developed on behalf of the U.S. Department of ...
35,000 Calls to Tobacco Quit Line; $8.8 Million Saved.
May 16, 2003 ... MILWAUKEE -- MILWAUKEE, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first two years of operation, the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has received more than 35,000 calls, including calls from every county in the state. As a result, thousands of smokers have successfully quit, saving more than $8.8 million ...
ARC Pharmaceuticals invited to present at BioFinance, Toronto, Ontario.
May 16, 2003 ... VANCOUVER -- VANCOUVER, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ARC Pharmaceuticals Inc. is pleased to announce that Chris Springate, President of ARC, was invited to present at BioFinance 2003, in Toronto, Canada, May 13-15, 2003. The company's core expertise, loading therapeutics into devices for the ...
Stonemarket goes back to nature with a Room For Wildlife.
May 16, 2003 ... London -- London, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- - PHOTO OPPORTUNITY ?? <Pre> Venue: 'Stonemarket's Room For Wildlife', Chelsea Flower Show Date: Monday 19 May 2003 Time: 10:30am What: Philippa Forrester, presenter of BBC's Heaven & Earth,Tomorrow's World and The Disney ...
Iraq connects to the world with GSM mobile network.
May 16, 2003 ... London -- London, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSM Association welcomes today's news of the decision to build a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) network in Iraq. The award of a contract to MCI clearly reflects recognition by the US Government of the value of GSM to Iraq's ...
Completel's General Meeting of Shareholders approves all proposed resolutions.
May 16, 2003 ... Paris -- Paris, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Completel Europe N.V. announced that the Annual General Meeting of its Shareholders held yesterday has approved all of the proposed resolutions. As a result, the following were approved: 1. Completel's statutory annual accounts for the ...
Apple to Open Retail Store in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday, May 17; Public Grand Opening.
May 16, 2003 ... -- <Pre> What:Apple Store Grand Opening for the public When:Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. (HST) Where:Apple Store(R) Ala Moana1450 Ala Moana Blvd. STE 2243Honolulu, HI 96814 </Pre> At the Apple store, knowledgeable sales people are ...