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Reader's Digest: How honest are we?

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Britons have few qualms about stealing from work, travelling on a train without a ticket and speeding on motorways, according to a pan-European honesty quiz conducted by Reader's Digest magazine. Nearly 4,000 people in 19 European ...

Biffle Leads $1 Million Forrest Wood Open on Wheeler Lake.

Jun 19, 2003 ... FLORENCE, Ala. -- FLORENCE, Ala., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Tommy Biffle of Wagoner, Okla., caught five bass Wednesday that weighed 18 pounds, 13 ounces to lead the four-day, $1 million Forrest Wood Open on Alabama's Wheeler Lake. The event, presented by Kellogg's, features 350 anglers ...

Barbados Tourism Authority Promotes Rob McChlery to Regional Sales Manager.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Rob McChlery, the Barbadian born and educated travel expert, has been promoted to the position of Senior Business Development Manager of the North and Northeast USA for the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA). The promotion took effect on May 1, ...

Barbados Tourism Authority Appoints Urban Cumberbatch As Senior Development Manager.

Jun 19, 2003 ... MIAMI -- MIAMI, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbados Tourism Authority appointed Urban G Cumberbatch as the new Senior Business Development Manager for the South and Southeast region of the USA. His appointment took effect from April 2, 2003. His area of responsibility is the ...

CenterSpan Communications Withdraws Appeal of Nasdaq Staff Determination To Delist from Nasdaq National Market.

Jun 19, 2003 ... -- HILLSBORO, Ore., June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenterSpan Communications Corporation today announced that it has withdrawn its appeal of Nasdaq's decision to delist the Company's stock from The Nasdaq National Market. The Company expects that its stock will ...

Vanteon Joins Texas Instruments Third Party DSP Network to Provide Hardware And Software Services; Vanteon Provides a Combination of Hardware and Software Design, Prototyping, Testing, Certification, and Manufacturing Services to Help Clients Speed Products to Market.

Jun 19, 2003 ... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanteon Corporation, an industry leader in software and hardware engineering services, today announced that they have joined Texas Instruments (TI) digital signal processing (DSP) third party network as a hardware and embedded ...

Massachusetts Interactive Media Council Presents Sixth Annual Leadership Awards; Bob Metcalfe Receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jun 19, 2003 ... -- Adrian Slywotzky Delivers Keynote Address Author Of How To Grow When Markets Don't BOSTON, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Interactive Media Council, (MIMC), New England's premier association for businesses leveraging the Internet and related ...

Cauley Geller Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Guidant Corporation on Behalf of Investors.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Firm of Cauley Geller Bowman & Rudman, LLP announced today that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, located at 46 East Ohio Street, ...

Remarks by the Vice President at the 25th Anniversary Dinner of the Washington Campus.

Jun 19, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by the Vice President at the 25th Anniversary Dinner of the Washington Campus. <Pre> The Mayflower Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:12 P.M. EDT </Pre> THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank ...

HighWave Optical Technologies announces FY 2003 results.

Jun 19, 2003 ... Lannion, France -- Lannion, France, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- HighWave Optical Technologies, (Nouveau Marche, HGWO) a leading technology supplier of active fibre based components and sub-systems for the telecom Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems, fibre laser industry, ...

ES-285, PharmaMar's fourth compound, has entered clinical development.

Jun 19, 2003 ... Madrid -- Madrid, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaMar announced today that ES-285 has entered Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumours. ES-285 is a novel anti-tumour agent derived from the edible Arctic clam Mactromeris polynyma and the fourth compound from PharmaMar's ...

Corus completes acquisition and sale of 50 per cent of Lusosider.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Further to its announcement of April 22, 2003 Corus Group plc ("Corus") has completed the purchase of Sollac ME[umlaut]diterranE[umlaut]e's ("Sollac") 50 per cent share in Lusosider Projectos SiderE[bar]gicos S.A. ("Lusosider") for EUR10.84 million ...

ES-285, PharmaMar's Fourth Compound, Has Entered Clinical Development.

Jun 19, 2003 ... MADRID, Spain -- MADRID, Spain, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaMar announced today that ES-285 has entered Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of solid tumours. ES-285 is a novel anti-tumour agent derived from the edible Arctic clam Mactromeris polynyma and the fourth compound from ...

U.S. Technology Exports Down 26 Percent Since 2000; China Replaces Japan and Mexico as Largest Supplier of Electronics to the United States.

Jun 19, 2003 ... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. high-tech goods exports fell 26 percent from $223 billion in 2000 to $166 billion in 2002, according to a study released today by AeA. It shows that U.S. electronics imports were down by 19 percent during the same time period, and ...

PPPay.com brings in a new and welcome era of safe buying for buyers and sellers of online auctions.

Jun 19, 2003 ... Harlow, UK -- Harlow, UK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Figures available for 2002 show that US Internet fraud between January and June 2002 involved online auctions with a whopping 87% of all online fraud. Statistics: National Fraud Information Centre USA. Most of the scams are ...

WHSmith recreates the gateway to Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross to celebrate the launch of the latest Harry Potter book.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the launch of the eagerly awaited fifth Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, WHSmith is recreating the gateway to Platform 9 3/4 outside its store on Kings Cross Station and staging a magical Harry Potter ...

As the United Kingdom's euro entry is delayed, JPMorgan strengthens its sterling credit business.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the United Kingdom's delayed entry into the euro, JPMorgan announced today the hiring of Ray Sykes, Michael Leonard and Rebecca Cheung to the firm's sterling credit business. JPMorgan is the largest trader of euro-denominated bonds ...

New Orleans: So Much More Than Mardi Gras.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW ORLEANS -- NEW ORLEANS, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- With a reputation for hot jazz, world-class cuisine, distinctive architecture, and one of the most diverse populations in the nation, it is easy to see that New Orleans is so much more than the revelry of Mardi Gras -- it is one of ...

New York City's Premier Five Star Hotel Introduces Blue Marble Music to Its Seasoned Luxury Travelers.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Four Seasons Hotel, New York City's premier luxury hotel, has introduced a unique new type of in-room music from Blue Marble Music. Blue Marble Music (http://www.bluemarblemusic.com/) is a new company that is bucking the 30-year trend in ...

Alonzo Mourning Visits Atlanta to Increase Awareness of Anemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease; Appearance Supports Rebound from Anemia, a National Campaign to Help Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with Anemia.

Jun 19, 2003 ... ATLANTA -- ATLANTA, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- When basketball superstar Alonzo Mourning was diagnosed with kidney disease more than two years ago, he faced the toughest challenge of his life. What he didn't realize was that he was facing two opponents: his kidney disease, and the ...

Travel & Leisure IV Feature Package.

Jun 19, 2003 ... -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with travel and leisure 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: "Travel." ...

Anchorage Is Wild About Salmon.

Jun 19, 2003 ... ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreamed of an Alaskan vacation but can't get away? Take a virtual tour at http://www.anchorage.net/ of Wild Salmon on Parade running in downtown Anchorage. <Pre> (Photo: ...

Launch of Studio Vegas Creates New Entertainment Dimension for City; New Motion Picture and Television Studio to Innovate Vegas Tourism.

Jun 19, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS -- LAS VEGAS, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of Studio Vegas, a new, motion picture and television studio, marks the start of an innovative, multi- platform future for Vegas tourism. Studio Vegas provides financing, production, creative, and distribution services, by working ...

Promising new technology from Procter & Gamble proven effective in purifying water for the developing world.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Procter & Gamble Health Sciences Institute, in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announced today that a new product has been developed, tested and proven ...

Lastminute.com partners with Volantis to enhance customer experience.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- - New platform ensures a compelling customer experience on any access device lastminute.com have developed a platform to extend the reach of their products and services beyond the PC to any device; using multi-channel software provided ...

New clinical trial to investigate infliximab therapy for prevention of rheumatoid arthritis.

Jun 19, 2003 ... Lisbon, Portugal -- Lisbon, Portugal, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- - First trial to examine drug intervention at the pre-clinical stage of RA An international coalition of leading rheumatologists today announced the launch of the new DINORA trial that will investigate infliximab ...

GL TRADE agreement with Thomson Financial to introduce trading capabilities to Thomson ONE Equity and Thomson ONE Advisor.

Jun 19, 2003 ... Johannesburg, South Africa -- Johannesburg, South Africa, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- GL TRADE (Euroclear: 7208; Reuters: GLTD.LN; Bloomberg: GLTR), a leading provider of financial trading software, and Thomson Financial, an operating unit of The Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC, NYSE: TOC), and ...

President of Pacific Gas & Electric Visits Salinas to Award Rebate Check for Largest Solar Structure on Any U.S. Medical Facility; Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Announces Major Energy Project, Will Generate Nearly All of Its Own Electricity.

Jun 19, 2003 ... SALINAS, Calif. -- SALINAS, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) is spearheading two major energy efficiency projects, and once completed SVMHS will be able to generate virtually all of its own electricity, and only occasionally tap into the ...

Largest real-life study shows advantages with 2 years of Avonex compared to other interferon beta preparations.

Jun 19, 2003 ... Istanbul, Turkey -- Istanbul, Turkey, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- - QUASIMS study presented at European Neurological Society Annual Congress Findings from the largest Multiple Sclerosis study comparing the efficacy and safety of four interferon beta preparations (30 mcg 1x/wk, ...

Largest-ever Phase III early rheumatoid arthritis study shows REMICADE plus methotrexate superior to standard of care.

Jun 19, 2003 ... Lisbon, Portugal -- Lisbon, Portugal, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- - ASPIRE study for REMICADE meets all primary and secondary endpoints; - First and only trial in early RA to demonstrate superiority of an anti-TNF regimen on preventing progression of joint destruction, reducing ...

Amateur Radio Enthusiasts Tune Up Emergency Preparedness Skills During Annual 'Field Day' Event.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEWINGTON, Conn. -- NEWINGTON, Conn., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Amateur Radio ("ham radio") operators throughout North and South America will put their emergency communication skills to the test when they participate in "Field Day" June 28 and 29. The annual preparedness event helps ensure ...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Close at 5,252.44 Up +45.28 (+0.87%).

Jun 19, 2003 ... SHANGHAI, China -- SHANGHAI, China, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Thursday, June 19, 2003 was 5,252.44. This was up 0.87 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed higher on strength in tech ...

Fall Cruises Offer Unusual Ports, Extended Voyages, Great Value.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooling fall temperatures herald hot cruise deals as some cruise lines reposition ships for winter sailings and others offer extraordinary autumn itineraries, according to Cruise Lines International Association, which represents the North ...

Justin Vineyards & Winery Offers an Unforgettable Luxury Wine Country Escape.

Jun 19, 2003 ... PASO ROBLES, Calif. -- PASO ROBLES, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Top-notch service, breath-taking surroundings, fabulous food and award-winning wines in a remote, but easy to reach location come together at Justin Vineyards & Winery to create an upscale wine country vacation get-away, ...

Royal Caribbean's New Holiday and Entertainment Cookbook Offers Tips and Recipes for Special Occasions Year-Round; Available Nationwide -- Just in Time for Summer Party Planning.

Jun 19, 2003 ... MIAMI -- MIAMI, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, Royal Caribbean's own Master Chef Rudi Sodamin shares his ideas for planning, preparing and presenting the perfect party and holiday fare in The Royal Caribbean International Holiday & Entertainment Cookbook. From ...

TravelCell Offers Lowest Rates On World Phone Rentals For European Travel and Cruises.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans traveling abroad and on cruises now have the option to be in touch with home and the office, everywhere, anytime at a lower cost than ever with a TravelCell global cellular phone rental. The majority of US based cell ...

Travelers to Brazil Can Withdraw Local Currency from Banco24Horas Cash Dispensers; Tourists Carrying American Express, Mastercard and Visa Cards Will Be Able to Access 2,000 Banco24Horas Cash Dispensers to Make Withdrawals in Brazil.

Jun 19, 2003 ... SAO PAULO, Brazil -- SAO PAULO, Brazil, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers to Brazil will have one more option for withdrawing local currency (Reals). Those carrying American Express, Mastercard and Visa cards in Brazil can withdraw Brazilian currency at more than 2,000 Banco24Horas ...

Grand Opening -- The Inn & Vineyard at Chester; After months of renovation and preparation, Inn is ready to open.

Jun 19, 2003 ... CHESTER, Conn. -- CHESTER, Conn., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inn and Vineyard at Chester, nestled in the lower Connecticut River valley, recently underwent extensive renovation, aimed at giving guests modern-day comfort in a classic New England setting. Renowned hotelier and ...

The Dining Room at The Inn & Vineyard at Chester; New Chef/Restaurant at the Inn & Vineyard at Chester.

Jun 19, 2003 ... CHESTER, Conn. -- CHESTER, Conn., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inn & Vineyard at Chester has opened two new restaurants and terrace dining, serving some of the best American fare in New England, under the culinary expertise of Chef Michael Fichtel. After months of renovation, ...

New Impulse Travel Discount From CSA Travel Protection Gives Insurance Discount to Last-Minute Travelers; Consumers Receive 15% Off Insurance for Trips Booked Within 15 Days of Departure.

Jun 19, 2003 ... SAN DIEGO -- SAN DIEGO, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CSA Travel Protection, one of America's leading providers of travel protection plans, announced its new Impulse Travel Discount, designed to pass along the savings of insuring last-minute bookings without reducing consumer coverages. ...

Largest-Ever Phase III Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Study Shows REMICADE(R) Plus Methotrexate Superior To Standard of Care; ASPIRE Study for REMICADE Meets All Primary and Secondary Endpoints; First and Only Trial in Early RA to Demonstrate Superiority of an Anti-TNF Regimen on Preventing Progression of Joint Destruction, Reducing Disability and Increasing Overall Clinical Improvement versus Methotrexate Alone.

Jun 19, 2003 ... LISBON, Portugal -- LISBON, Portugal, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a Phase III clinical trial in early rheumatoid arthritis presented today at a major international rheumatology meeting demonstrated that REMICADE(R) (infliximab) plus methotrexate ("REMICADE regimen") was superior to ...

New Clinical Trial to Investigate Infliximab Therapy For Prevention of Rheumatoid Arthritis; - First Trial to Examine Drug Intervention at the Pre-Clinical Stage of RA -.

Jun 19, 2003 ... LISBON, Portugal -- LISBON, Portugal, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- An international coalition of leading rheumatologists today announced the launch of the new DINORA trial that will investigate infliximab (REMICADE(R)) in the treatment of very early inflammatory arthritis to determine whether ...

Argenta Discovery Announces Results for the Year Ended 31 March 2003.

Jun 19, 2003 ... HARLOW, England -- HARLOW, England, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Argenta Discovery Ltd today announced its audited results for the year ended 31 March 2003. <Pre>Highlights* Contract research revenues up 63% to 8.32 million pounds sterling* Five new customers signed, ...

Top 'Diet' Foods That Will Play Havoc on Your Waistline Revealed in Time.

Jun 19, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to break out the bikini and that means that diet season is upon us. While some may enroll in legitimate weight control programs, read the latest diet books, participate in online chats with others seeking to lose weight or even ...

Nanotechnologies, Inc. Secures Investment.

Jun 19, 2003 ... AUSTIN, Texas -- AUSTIN, Texas, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanotechnologies Inc., the leading manufacturer of high performance metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, announced today that it has closed a strategic round of funding, led by an equity investment from and joint development ...

Put Precaution Back Into Pool Safety! Supervision and Safety Barriers Key to Avoiding Backyard Tragedies.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- When your family swims at parks and beaches, there are fences, barriers and trained lifeguards on duty to keep everyone safe. But when you and your children splash and swim in backyard pools, the lack of supervision and ...

Chillin' and Grillin'; When Backyard Barbecuing Heats up -- Beware.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Here's a sizzling tidbit: According to the Insurance Information Institute, Americans enjoy more than 3 billion barbecues each year. And now that the grilling season has begun, the safety experts at Underwriters Laboratories ...

Promising New Technology from Procter & Gamble Proven Effective in Purifying Water for the Developing World.

Jun 19, 2003 ... LONDON -- LONDON, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Procter & Gamble Health Sciences Institute, in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announced today that a new product has been developed, tested and proven ...

NHS fraud statistics revealed.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- - UNISON sign NHS Counter Fraud Charter Between January 1999 and March 2003, counter fraud work in the NHS has freed up almost Au300 million to be spent on patient care, it was revealed today by Jim Gee, Chief Executive of the Counter ...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index close at 5,252.44 up +45.28 (+0.87%).

Jun 19, 2003 ... Shanghai, China -- Shanghai, China, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Thursday, June 19, 2003 was 5,252.44. This was up 0.87 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed higher on strength in tech ...

Mary Tyler Moore Leads 200 Children with Diabetes from Across America to Washington D.C. for Children's Congress 2003; Moore, Children to Testify at Senate Hearing;.

Jun 19, 2003 ... -- <Pre> Secretary Tommy G. Thompson to Lead Town Hall Meeting; Country Music Star Steve Wariner to Sing with Delegates at Capitol </Pre> WASHINGTON, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 200 children from throughout the U.S. will make an emotional pilgrimage to ...

Paradigm Completes Financing with Bank of Scotland.

Jun 19, 2003 ... ABERDEEN, Scotland -- ABERDEEN, Scotland, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- 171/03/CB/LD -- Bank of Scotland Corporate Banking, Aberdeen has completed a transaction to provide US$37.5 million senior debt and working capital facilities, for debt refinancing and expansion funding of Paradigm ...

helloNetwork, Zingy to Enable Wireless Customers to Send Personal Video to Their Mobile Phones.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- helloNetwork, the globally recognized leading developer of Java(TM)-based streaming media technology, and Zingy, the largest provider of mobile ringtones in North America, have entered into a partnership agreement under which they will offer ...

Eid Access Names Ed Hahn President/COO; 28-Year Retail Veteran Will Secure Eid Access' Leadership Role.

Jun 19, 2003 ... BEAVERTON, Ore. -- BEAVERTON, Ore., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Eid Access(TM), Inc., the industry leader in vendor management programs, today announced that Ed Hahn was named president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Hahn succeeds Larry Neitling, the company's former ...

Virgin Megastores Announce Exclusive Retail Sponsorship For Upcoming Summer Music Festival.

Jun 19, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Entertainment Group, North America, is pleased to announce the sponsorship of one of the largest upcoming national summer music festivals of the season, which will be held in the Milwaukee area. Virgin Megastores will ...

Asian Markets -- Shares Closed Broadly Higher -- June 19.

Jun 19, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- SYDNEY, Australia, June 19 /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 ...

Xi Graphics, Inc. Releases Graphics Software Support for Wildcat(R) VP Cards; New Graphics Drivers Run on Many Linux/UNIX Operating Systems.

Jun 19, 2003 ... DENVER -- DENVER, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Xi Graphics, Inc. announced today that it has released commercial-off-the-shelf graphics drivers and X servers that support 3Dlabs' Wildcat VP line of graphics cards that employ the "P10" graphics chips incorporating the new "Visual Processing ...

New Research Could Lead to Novel Treatments for Obesity; Findings from Three Studies on Hormones and Obesity Presented During Press Conference at ENDO 2003, the 85th Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society.

Jun 19, 2003 ... PHILADELPHIA -- PHILADELPHIA, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly discovered hormone could lead to new treatments for obesity -- a condition affecting millions of people worldwide. This and other new obesity research will be presented this week at ENDO 2003, the 85th Annual Meeting of The ...

Business in Asia Today -- June 19, 2003.

Jun 19, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia -- SYDNEY, Australia, June 19 /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: MITSUBISHI HEAVY WINS BID FOR POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT ...

Los Angeles Rolls Out the Red Carpet as Celebrity Shoes Step Into Westside Pavilion in First Stop of 15-Mall Tour, Hosted By Melissa Rivers; Celebrity Shoes for Orphans Exhibit Showcases Autographed Footwear From Tom Hanks, Matt Damon and Sarah Jessica Parker, Wraps Up With a 10-Day Online Charity Auction to Benefit Orphans.

Jun 19, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- From movie sets and award shows to European vacations and exotic getaways, celebrities venture to extraordinary places. Fans can now see the shoes that took them there. From June 19 through October 2, 2003, Macerich malls across the ...

Cardiovascular Endocrine Research Leads to New Findings on a Curable Form Of Hypertension, the Cardiovascular Risk of Glucocorticoid Therapy, And A Potential Future Treatment for Atherosclerosis and Hypercholesterolemia; Studies Presented During ENDO 2003, the 85th Annual Meeting Of The Endocrine Society, Which Will Focus on 'Cardiovascular Endocrinology'.

Jun 19, 2003 ... PHILADELPHIA -- PHILADELPHIA, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- New research being presented this week at ENDO 2003, the 85th Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society, may lead to novel treatments for atherosclerosis, improved detection of a curable form of hypertension and a better understanding of ...

Water Monitor Generates Cash for Property Owners; Submetering Company Announces New Cash Back Plan at the National Apartment Association Trade Show.

Jun 19, 2003 ... NEW ORLEANS -- NEW ORLEANS, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Water Monitor, Inc., a national water/sewer & heat submetering and billing service company, announced today a cash back plan that pays owners for converting their buildings to water submetering. The company believes so strongly that ...

Seminar: How web services is solving the financial integration problem.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Cape Clear Software is hosting a seminar in London on July 3rd 2003, to examine how Web Services is solving the complex integration problems facing the financial industry. The event, which will be hosted by AnnraE! O'Toole, CEO at Cape Clear ...

Rolls-Royce wins $750M Trent business from Qatar Airways.

Jun 19, 2003 ... London -- London, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Rolls-Royce announced at the Paris Air Show today (19 June) that it had won an order worth around US$450 million from Qatar Airways for Trent 500 engines to power up to ten long-range Airbus A340-600s. Qatar Airways has chosen an ...

Andale Leverages Recent Financing to Become the 'Bloomberg' for eBay; Andale's New Suite of Smart Information Services Creates First Transparent Way To Buy and Sell on eBay.

Jun 19, 2003 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Andale, Inc. (http://www.andale.com/), the largest provider of services for online buyers and sellers on eBay, today announced it closed a $2.7 million round of financing from existing investors Accel Partners; Mohr, ...