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Cuts in health and safety spending risks lives say trade union Amicus.

Sep 11, 2003 ... London, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The government's plans to cut health and safety budgets will have dire consequences for workers and the public, say trade union Amicus. In a motion to the TUC conference today, Amicus say that safety will be compromised by the government's ...

Zentek Technology Group's MediaStack-MHP earns right to bear DVB Multimedia Home Platform Logo.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Redwood City, California, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Zentek Showcases interoperable MHP product at IBC in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Sept. 12-17, 2003 Zentek Technology Group ( http://www.zentek.com/index_e.html ) announced today that its MediaStack-MHP(TM) for Windows XP ...

Pacific Oil & Gas Limited signs agreement to build, own and operate its first CCGT power plant in China.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Singapore, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oil & Gas Limited announced today its first agreement in a series of major power investments planned for China. Through its subsidiary, East Asia Power Limited, Pacific Oil & Gas signed an agreement with the Government of Xiamen, Fujian, ...

Jury Awards CollegeNET $1.2 M in Damages for Infringement of Its Universal Forms Engine Patents by ApplyYourself, Inc.

Sep 11, 2003 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In a verdict ( http://www.corp.collegenet.com/news/verdict.pdf )delivered today after a seven-day trial in U.S. District Court, a federal jury has awarded CollegeNET $1.2 million in damages for infringement of its Universal Forms Engine patents ...

White Paper Examines Corporate Governance Trends Impacting Private Businesses: CFOs See Value in Adopting New Accounting Standards, Survey Shows.

Sep 11, 2003 ... MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Should privately held companies apply corporate governance standards that are mandated for publicly traded companies to their own businesses? Many financial executives from nonpublic companies say yes. In a new survey, 38 percent of chief ...

Statement by the President.

Sep 11, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by the President: <Pre> The White House Office of the Press Secretary </Pre> Edward Teller was a tireless patriot and great American who devoted much of his life to making Americans more secure ....

Press Schedule of the President for Thursday, September 11, 2003.

Sep 11, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is the press schedule of the President for Thursday, September 11, 2003: <Pre> THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press SecretaryIntown Travel Pool Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP TV ...

Press Schedule of the Vice President for Thursday, September 11, 2003.

Sep 11, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is the press schedule of the Vice President for Thursday, September 11, 2003: <Pre> THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President2:00 p.m. The Vice President will attend the Interfaith Remembrance ...

9,714 Total Winners; With No Jackpot Winner(s) in Tonight's WINFALL Drawing.

Sep 11, 2003 ... LANSING, Mich., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning WINFALL numbers for tonight's drawing were: <Pre>11 13 22 29 41 45Other cash prize winners from tonight's WINFALL drawing included: 9player(s) matched five for a ...

Japan Composite Indexes for July 2003.

Sep 11, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board reports today that the leading index for Japan increased 0.8 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.3 percent in July. <Pre>*The leading index increased for the third consecutive month in July. The ...

Starz Encore Group's Sie Applauds FCC Decision on Copyright Status Of Subscription VOD as Consumer-Friendly.

Sep 11, 2003 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Starz Encore Group LLC (Starz Encore) founder, chairman, and CEO John J. Sie today applauded the decision of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the copyright status of subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) as "potentially a significant ...

Majestic Star Casino Extends Consent Date.

Sep 11, 2003 ... GARY, Ind., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Majestic Star Casino, LLC (the "Company") and The Majestic Star Casino Capital Corp. ("Capital" and together with the Company, the "Issuer") today announced that it has extended the Consent Date of its Consent Solicitation relating to the Issuer's ...

Countrywide Performing Arts Center Has Official Unveiling; Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Theatres Benefit From Firm's $4.25 Million Pledge.

Sep 11, 2003 ... THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders and supporters of the Alliance for the Arts and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza gathered Wednesday to honor Countrywide Financial Corporation as the Alliance's Marquis Grand Patron of the Arts and unveil signage at the plaza entrance ...

Majestic Investor Holdings Extends Consent Date.

Sep 11, 2003 ... GARY, Ind., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Majestic Investor Holdings, LLC (the "Company") and Majestic Investor Capital Corp. ("Capital" and together with the Company, the "Issuer") today announced that it has extended the Consent Date of its Consent Solicitation relating to the Issuer's ...

Changes in Standard Intravenous Formula Can Reverse Neurological Problems Seen In Patients Needing Intestine Transplants, Concludes University of Pittsburgh Study.

Sep 11, 2003 ... MIAMI, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Intravenous feedings may do well to provide patients with small bowel failure their required daily nutrition, but its long-term use can cause their liver to fail and Parkinson's-like neurological symptoms, particularly in those patients who do develop liver ...

University of Pittsburgh's Clinical Experience With Intestine Transplants Featured at International Meeting.

Sep 11, 2003 ... MIAMI, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- An approach pioneered by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute has resulted in less rejection, infection and lowered immunosuppression in its recent patients compared to those transplanted five and 10 years ...

The Full Price of Freedom.

Sep 11, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- An Army infantry officer who served during the Vietnam War, John A. Brieden III, national commander of the 2.8 million-member American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization, issued the following statement today. Brieden is scheduled to ...

Final Results.

Sep 11, 2003 ... <Pre> Anglovaal Mining Limited ("Avmin" or the "Company") Registration No 1933/004580/06 Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa JSE Securities Exchange South Africa Share code: AIN ISIN: ZAE000017141 London Stock Exchange: AGM REVIEWED GROUP RESULTS ...

BIC Group: 2003 half year results.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Paris, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Net Sales: - 13.0%, + 1.6% at constant currencies - Inc. From Operations: - 28.4%, - 15.9% at constant currencies - Group Net Income: - 7.4%, + 8.8% at constant currencies BIC Group 1st Half 2003 net sales decreased ...

BIC Group: 2003 Half Year Results; - Net Sales: - 13.0%, + 1.6% at constant currencies.

Sep 11, 2003 ... <Pre> - Inc. From Operations: - 28.4%, - 15.9% at constant currencies - Group Net Income: - 7.4%, + 8.8% at constant currencies </Pre> PARIS, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BIC Group 1st Half 2003 net sales decreased 13.0% at actual currencies, but increased ...

Statement re: Launch of Convertible Bond Offering.

Sep 11, 2003 ... <Pre> NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION INTO OR IN THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ITALY OR JAPAN. THIS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR AN ADVERTISEMENT OF AN OFFER OF SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES OR IN ANY OTHER ...

Honda Unveils 2004 Motorcycle, ATV, and PWC Models in Las Vegas.

Sep 11, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda's Motorcycle Division unveiled 10 exciting new and updated models at the company's annual dealer show Wednesday night, September 10, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. This year's convention theme, Generation H: The Power ...

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitation.

Sep 11, 2003 ... UNCASVILLE, Conn., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the "Authority") announced today that it has commenced a solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of its outstanding $200,000,000 principal amount of 8-1/8% Senior Notes due 2006, ...

P&O announcement of interim results.

Sep 11, 2003 ... London, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Key points - Operating profit from continuing operations more than doubled to [pounds sterling]45.1 million ([pounds sterling]19.1 million); - Ports operating profit up 15% to [pounds sterling]58.9 million ([pounds sterling]51.2 ...

Sony Dream World enjoys outstanding success.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Paris, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Entertainment, technology event exceeds expectations with more than 30,000 visitors As Sony Dream World in Paris drew to a close on the evening of Sunday, 7th September, visitor numbers confirmed that this showcase of what Sony has to offer ...

Anglovaal Mining Limited - Reviewed group results for the year ended 30 June 2003.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Johannesburg, South Africa, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> Anglovaal Mining Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1933/004580/06) Share code: AIN code: ZAE 000017141 ("Avmin" or "the Company") </Pre> - Revenues up 21% to ...

FAST forges font alliance.

Sep 11, 2003 ... London, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Global font designer and technology developer, Agfa Monotype has joined forces with The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) to tackle the growing issue of unlicensed fonts, which is estimated to cost the UK industry 40%(1) of its revenues. This new ...

Ugandan Government and AIDS Healthcare Foundation to bring ARV treatment to 10,000 Ugandans living with HIV/AIDS.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Washington D.C., September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - New partnership to scale up ARV access in Uganda includes Ministry of Health, local African NGOs and US' largest AIDS group: In July, Gilead Sciences, Inc. and AHF Global Immunity announced plan to expand from 100 to 1,000 patients on ARVs at ...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Close at 6,013.60 Up +69.41 (+1.17%).

Sep 11, 2003 ... SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Thursday, September 11, 2003 was 6,013.60. This was up 1.17 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index was back above the 6,000-point level at close, as ...

AmVia demonstrates total commitment to channel partners.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Johannesburg, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - AmVia introduces rules of engagement Value added distributor AmVia has introduced a set of policies that manage the relationship between itself and its network of value added resellers. AmVia's intention with its Rules of ...

Send a Message to the World With a 'Dog Tag' Necklace; You Select a Positive Message Among the Tags, a New Way of Communicating That Represents One's Own Individuality.

Sep 11, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Replicas of military "dog tags," deliver your creative message on a stainless steel necklace. The communicative "dog tags" are the latest creations from Nomination, the original designer of the composable charm bracelet. Available in stainless ...

Real Animal Fur May Be in Trim Whether Label Says So Or Not - Fund for Animals.

Sep 11, 2003 ... SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Fur trim is everywhere -- real and faux -- but people who care should know that whether the label says so or not, it still might be real animal fur, according to The Fund for Animals (http://www.fund.org/). Real fur trim can legally ...

One of 'Queer Eye's' 'Fab Five' Offers Style Tips to Hopelessly Unfashionable Men ... Women Everywhere Breathe a Sigh of Relief.

Sep 11, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Bravo's hit television series, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" makes it abundantly clear that most men -- whether they think so or not -- need serious fashion help! Before Ted Allen served as the show's food expert, he shared valuable ...

Matri-Money Makes Wedding Guests Millionaires!

Sep 11, 2003 ... NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- For centuries people have gone to extraordinary lengths to make their weddings exciting, memorable events. With this in mind, The Naples Bank Note Company developed an unusual wedding favor for the bride and groom to pass along. It is the "wedding ...

Introducing Do-dads Taking Your Hair from Flat to Fabulous.

Sep 11, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Big hair is back ... and easier then ever with Do-dads(TM). A specially patented new hidden hair system, Do-dads is a real-hair tool that adds lasting height and fullness to hair in just seconds. (Photo: ...

Clearer Skin Is On The Way With Dermablend's New ACNE results(TM).

Sep 11, 2003 ... RIDGEFIELD, N.J., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the ages, teens have had to contend with the curse of skin acne. However, their elders were always there to assure them that the condition was just temporary and would magically disappear when they became young adults. For ...

Creating the Latest Beauty Buzz, New Finishing Touch(TM) Personal Hair Remover Solves 'Hairy' Dilemmas.

Sep 11, 2003 ... FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashion-forward women relentlessly seek ways to achieve a beautifully refined look. The perfect eyebrow, for instance, adds definition and creates a beautiful frame to the face. Yet women are often forced to choose between painful, messy or ...

Memories of Who We are Symbolized by Timeless Forms in Mother of Pearl Necklaces to Convey Message of Beauty and Individuality.

Sep 11, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Classic shapes of moon, heart, square and cross in mother of pearl on a leather lace necklace evoke distant places, passions and adventures. Distinctive jewelry is the latest creation from Nomination, the original designer of the composable charm ...

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., Comedian Jeff Foxworthy to Host Press Conference at G2E for Launch of Aristocrat's Jeff Foxworthy(TM) You Might Be A Redneck If ... (R) Slot Machine.

Sep 11, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., the United States subsidiary of global gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited , announced today that it will hold a press conference at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) with Comedian Jeff Foxworthy to announce the launch of ...

Fashion, Beauty & Bridal IV Feature Package.

Sep 11, 2003 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with fashion, beauty and bridal issues 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: ...

Digital China - First Chinese Entity Honored for Export Achievement In Trade with U.S. by The U.S. Department of Commerce.

Sep 11, 2003 ... BEIJING, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary Ms. Karen Zens today presented Digital China Holdings Limited (HK stock code: 861) and its subsidiaries ('Digital China' or 'the Group') the U.S. Commercial Service's Certificate of ...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index close at 6,013.60 up +69.41 (+1.17%).

Sep 11, 2003 ... Shanghai, China, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Thursday, September 11, 2003 was 6,013.60. This was up 1.17 per cent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index was back above the 6,000-point level at close, ...

Dividend Declaration.

Sep 11, 2003 ... <Pre>AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITED11 September 2003 Aquarius Platinum declares a final 2003 dividend of US 3 cents per share Further to the results for the financial year 2003, released on 19 ...

PR Newswire Photo Advisory for Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 6 a.m. EDT.

Sep 11, 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. News ...

First-Time Study Says 'Terrorism Threat Is Real on Strategic Rail Corridors and Al Qaeda Has Interest in Attacks'; 'A 10-Day Shutdown of the Alameda Corridor East, as a Result of a Terrorist Attack, Would Have a Similar Impact on the U.S. Economy as the West Coast Ports Shutdown Did Last October'.

Sep 11, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- "The threat of terrorism is real on strategic rail corridors with passenger and freight rail service and we believe that Al Qaeda's apparent interest in rail attacks should be a call to action," said Counterterrorism Expert Elsa Lee, who contributed ...

Terrorism Expert Presents Grim Report on Where We Stand in the War on Terrorism; Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld Evaluates Effectiveness of Two-Year-Old War in Shocking New Book.

Sep 11, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation marks the second anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, a noted expert gives an in depth analysis of the War on Terrorism, and the news is not good. In her new book "Funding Evil: How Terrorism is Financed - and How to Stop ...

Quiz Tests Parents' Candy I.Q.

Sep 11, 2003 ... VIENNA, Va., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With young scholars back in class, their parents can test their candy I.Q. at home to see how confectionery can fit into a healthy, active lifestyle as a lunch box treat or after-school snack. "What kid doesn't love candy?" asks Larry ...

Rush University Medical Center Is the New Name of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.

Sep 11, 2003 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of trustees of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, has approved the change of the institution's name to Rush University Medical Center. The board resolution was approved at its Sept. 10 meeting. "The university ...

Plaut strengthens international franchise network.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Salzburg, Austria, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Management buy-outs in Spain and Italy, starting mutually exclusive partnerships - Substantial profitability increase by removing notorious loss-maker - Operations will maintain Plaut name, portfolio and quality of ...

KPN Netherlands launches Next Generation core IN platform supplied by eServGlobal.

Sep 11, 2003 ... The Hague, Netherlands, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- eServGlobal, the leading telecommunications software and infrastructure provider announced the successful deployment of its Universal Application Server and Core Intelligent Network Applications at KPN Netherlands, the National Carrier ...

Motorola broadband technologies enable all-digital system upgrade in Aster City.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - As lead technology provider, Motorola will install the first digital cable head-end in the Central European region, and supply optical transport, conditional access, and digital set-top technologies Motorola, Inc. ...

10 per cent discount on travel insurance to celebrate Primary1 launch.

Sep 11, 2003 ... London, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel insurance specialist Primary Direct is cutting the cost of travel policies by 10 per cent until the end of November to celebrate the launch of its new name: Primary1. Over 100,000 letters offering the discount are being sent to ...

Telenet selects Motorola's Broadband Services Router (BSR) 64000 CMTS/Router for advanced IP services.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - The rollout of the Motorola BSR 64000 supports the Telenet ExpressNet project, which provides next-generation data services to Telenet customers Motorola, Inc. Broadband Communications Sector, the world's leading ...

Dana Corporation increases presence in European all-wheel-drive, small passenger-vehicle market.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Frankfurt, Germany, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation today announced that it will supply a lightweight aluminium final drive unit (FDU) for a new generation of all-wheel-drive, small-city automobiles that will soon be available in European markets. Production of the vehicle is ...

Statement re pricing of convertible bond offering.

Sep 11, 2003 ... <Pre> NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION INTO OR IN THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ITALY OR JAPAN. THIS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR AN ADVERTISEMENT OF AN OFFER OF SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES OR IN ANY OTHER ...

Additional Listing.

Sep 11, 2003 ... <Pre> Applications have been made to the London Stock Exchange for the block listing of 9,999,996 Ordinary shares of 10p each ranking pari passu with the existing Ordinary shares, to the Official List. 4,999,998 of the shares will be allotted ...

Altice selects Motorola Broadband as key technology provider for system-wide upgrade.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Altice chooses Motorola optical transport and digital set-top solutions to power the re-launch of its digital TV and broadband services in its French cable systems Motorola, Inc. Broadband Communications Sector today ...

Motorola Broadband, together with GrischaVision, brings broadband communications to the Swiss Canton of Graubuenden.

Sep 11, 2003 ... Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Motorola Broadband signs contract with GrischaVision to provide a communications network in the Alpine resorts of St. Moritz, the upper Engadin Valley, and the tourist area of Arosa in Switzerland Motorola, Inc. ...

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark S. Schweiker Attends Sept. 11 Ceremonies in Harrisburg.

Sep 11, 2003 ... PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark S. Schweiker attended events in Harrisburg today marking the second-year observance of the terrorist attacks on America. Schweiker, who served as Pennsylvania's 44th governor ...

Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. Agrees to Sell to Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

Sep 11, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 10, 2003, Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation, and its stockholders entered into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. ("Harrah's"), also a Delaware ...

Shareholder-Friendly Companies List in Major Financial Publications.

Sep 11, 2003 ... DENVER, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Wall-Street.com (WSC) announced the current group of participants in the "Shareholder-Friendly" investor relations program which it sponsors. As a result of their participation in the program, these companies were included in the ...

Business in Asia Today -- Sept. 11, 2003.

Sep 11, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 11 /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: INDONESIA TO LAUNCH NEW OIL & GAS PROJECTS VALUED AT US$1.97 BLN ...

Britannica Named to 'CIO 100'; Chicago Publisher Makes Tech Magazine's A-List.

Sep 11, 2003 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Encyclopaedia Britannica today announced that it is a winner of the "CIO 100" award by CIO magazine, which annually recognizes the most resourceful information-technology departments in American business. This year's competition recognized ...

Britannica Learning Library Brings Kids the World; Eight-Volume Series Combines Good Writing, Illustration and Global Perspective.

Sep 11, 2003 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With an eye toward teaching kids about the world and making it fun at the same time, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. today announced Britannica Learning Library, a series of eight full-color books for children covering outer space, the depths of the earth ...

Zyomyx Granted U.S. Patents on Method and Device for the Screening Of Biomolecular Activity.

Sep 11, 2003 ... HAYWARD, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Zyomyx, Inc. today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently issued two additional patents related to the company's biochip technologies, including the company's Protein Profiling Biochip System and protein biochips. ...