PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, December 9:
Union Launches Global Offshoring Campaign in Europe.
Dec 09, 2003 ... LONDON, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance sector union, Amicus, is today (9th Dec) holding a series of high level meetings with MEPs in response to last week's announcement thousands more jobs being exported from the UK to India. Amicus will be asking Theo Bouwman ...
Big Cuts Ahead In Adult Skills.
Dec 09, 2003 ... LONDON, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- - Up to 70,000 places will be lost as Government cuts local college funding - Interviews available with AoC Chief Executive Up to 70,000 places for adults to upgrade their education or train for new skills are to be lost ...
Final Weekend of Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Celebrations Scheduled For December 18-21, 2003 in New Orleans, Louisiana; Historical Reenactments, Cultural Exhibits, Guest Lectures, and Special Events Constitute the Final Days of the Yearlong Bicentennial Celebration.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, the State of Louisiana, City of New Orleans, National Park Service, and other organizations will produce a series of special events in New Orleans beginning Thursday, December 18, and ...
Increase in Ridership for NCTD's Breeze Bus Marks the Success of Fast Forward.
Dec 09, 2003 ... OCEANSIDE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- North County Transit District's (NCTD) BREEZE bus service showed an 8.6% increase in ridership for September 2003, ending its third quarter on a positive and exciting note. The majority of the increase was due to an influx of riders from local ...
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman and Herz LLP Announces the Filing of an Amended Class Action Complaint on Behalf of Loral Space & Communications, Ltd. Shareholders.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 9, 2003, Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein") filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, on behalf of all persons who purchased or acquired the securities ...
Cingular Wireless Response to Media Inquiries Regarding the Oral Argument at the CPUC on December 8, 2003; Attribute to Michael Bennett, Executive Director External Affairs, Cingular Wireless.
Dec 09, 2003 ... ATLANTA, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless requested a rare Oral Argument before the five CPUC Commissioners to present our compelling case and prove that the proposed decision is flawed. The claims about our business practices, network and customer service quality are simply not ...
Special Research Roundtable on BioTech Today.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Three of the world's top research scientists will participate in a freewheeling conversation on RNA interference (RNAi), tissue regeneration, and noncoding DNA on BioTech Today from 1PM to 2PM, PST, on Wednesday, December 10 at ...
Statement by President Bush.
Dec 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement given by President Bush earlier today: "Today, I have signed into law H.R. 1, the "Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003." The Act helps achieve a more modern Medicare system that ...
FDA Advisory Committee Underscores Need for Greater Understanding of Aspirin's Benefit in Appropriate Patient Populations; Bayer Committed to Ongoing Work With FDA to Advance Public Health Goal of Broader Aspirin Use in Appropriate Patients to Reduce Burden of Heart Disease.
Dec 09, 2003 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Cardiovascular & Renal Drugs Advisory Committee convened today to consider broadening the professional labeling of aspirin to include an indication for prevention of first heart attack (primary ...
Fastest Growing High-Tech Firms Identified by 2003 Deloitte European Technology Fast 500 Ranking.
Dec 09, 2003 ... LONDON, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> Number one Ranked Tiscali of Italy Records Average Five-Year Revenue Growth of 56,769 Per Cent </Pre> The full list of Europe's 500 fastest-growing technology companies was announced tonight during ...
Zeevo Wins Fabless Semiconductor Association's Outstanding Financial Performance Award.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeevo, Inc., a leading provider of Bluetooth system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions, has been named a winner of the Fabless Semiconductor Association's Outstanding Financial Performance by a Private Company award. Zeevo was able to demonstrate ...
The Ghost of Lardy Christmas past...and the promise of a bright Christmas future.
Dec 09, 2003 ... LONDON, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- As Christmas approaches, Lardy Girl is becoming increasingly worried - Christmas is always the time of year when she piles on the pounds and just can't seem to shift them later, even though she makes a trip to the gym every January. "This time though, ...
Gemplus and Bell ID Sign Worldwide Reseller Agreement For Smart Card Management in Corporate Security Applications.
Dec 09, 2003 ... HORSHAM, Pennsylvania and Luxembourg, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- - Combined Solution Offers a Comprehensive System for Dynamic Personalisation, Issuance, And Management of Multi-purpose Employee Badges Within Large Corporations Gemplus International S.A. (Euronext: ...
Interim Results.
Dec 09, 2003 ... <Pre> For immediate release: 7.00am, Tuesday 9 December 2003 PHS Group plc Interim results for the 28 weeks ended 12 October 2003 PHS delivers another period of strong growth in turnover, profit and cash ...
Asia Netcom Scores Top Marks in Gartner Survey of Network Managers; Network Managers Rate Asia Netcom's IPL a Leader and IP VPN Highly Against Peers in New Survey.
Dec 09, 2003 ... HONG KONG, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Netcom, the premier pan-Asian telecommunications services provider, achieved high scores in Gartner's User Survey: Finding the Best International NSPs in Asia/Pacific. The survey, published in November 2003 and authored by Gartner analysts, To Chee ...
ITU and WISeKey to demonstrate successful E-Services projects at the World Summit on Information Society.
Dec 09, 2003 ... GENEVA, Switzerland, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- - WISeKey and its partners poised to announce recent E-Government partnerships with developing countries The United Nations will convene the first-ever World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva from 10 to ...
Abbott Laboratories Announces Agreement with Wyeth to Develop an Automated Test to Monitor Transplant Drug.
Dec 09, 2003 ... ABBOTT PARK, Illinois, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> Test Will Be Developed to Monitor the Dosing Of Rapamune(R) (Sirolimus), Wyeth's Immunosuppressant Agent for Kidney Transplant Patients </Pre> Abbott Laboratories today announced a collaboration and license ...
ITU and WISeKey to Demonstrate Successful E-Services Projects at the World Summit on Information Society; - WISeKey and its Partners Poised to Announce Recent E-Government Partnerships With Developing Countries.
Dec 09, 2003 ... GENEVA, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations will convene the first-ever World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva from 10 to 12 December of this year. Like ITU TELECOM World 2003, the Summit is being organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the ...
Freever to Provide Chat Services for Vodafone Live!
Dec 09, 2003 ... LONDON, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Freever has announced today that it has been chosen by Vodafone UK to provide a fully managed and animated chat service for Vodafone live! The service enables Vodafone users to meet people and communicate. Formatted to deliver content and ...
Superscape Signs License Agreement With Activision To Bring Leading Playstation 2 Title To Mobile Phones.
Dec 09, 2003 ... HOOK, Hampshire, UK, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- - multi-player interactive 3D version of Street Hoops(r) under development for Java and Brew-based mobiles Superscape announces that the company is working together with Activision, Inc. under the terms of a license agreement ...
Women spend 450mins getting ready for Christmas parties.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NOTTINGHAM, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a survey by Boots, women spend over 450 minutes getting ready to party during the festive period. That's a total of 7 hours which could otherwise be spent watching 5 rugby matches, 15 episodes of Eastenders OR FLYING TO LAPLAND TO SEE ...
Superscape Signs License Agreement with Activision to Bring Leading Playstation 2 Title to Mobile Phones; Multi-Player Interactive 3D Version of Street Hoops(R) Under Development for Java and Brew-based Mobiles.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Superscape announces that the company is working together with Activision, Inc. under the terms of a license agreement to develop an innovative 3D version of the street-style basketball game - Street Hoops(R) - for Java and Brew-based mobile ...
British Gas Awards Major Regional Metering Services Contract.
Dec 09, 2003 ... BRACKNELL, England, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- British Gas Trading has awarded a major metering services contract to Capital Meters Limited, a new company formed by Macquarie Bank and Siemens Energy Services Ltd. The contract is for the supply and maintenance of gas and electricity ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Close 7,749.21 Up +262.81 (+3.51%).
Dec 09, 2003 ... SHANGHAI, China, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (NYSE: FXT) for Tuesday, December 9, 2003 was 7,749.21. This was up 3.51 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index ended sharply higher as interest in ...
Continental Tire Bowl Another Draw to Thriving Charlotte Region That Has Been Transformed by Business Strength, Accessibility, Quality of Life.
Dec 09, 2003 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- When tens of thousands of college football fans descend on Charlotte for the Dec. 27 Continental Tire Bowl ( http://www.continentaltirebowl.com/ ), they will be visiting a city long known as a sports hotbed - from the NFL to the NBA, NASCAR to the ...
Odfjell - Extraordinary General Meeting.
Dec 09, 2003 ... BERGEN, Norway, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Odfjell ASA will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on 23 December 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the company headquarters in Conrad Mohrs veg 29. On the agenda is a proposal from the Board of an extraordinary dividend for 2003. ...
Travel & Leisure I Feature Package.
Dec 09, 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." ...
Many People Leave Home Without Medical Coverage, Travel + Leisure Survey Finds; Confusion Abounds Over Travel Insurance Protection.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A typical commercial airplane may seat approximately 150 travelers. Five of those people, at some point in their travels, will wind up in a strange hospital far from home, according to a new survey from Travel + Leisure magazine. Furthermore, according ...
Make Sure This Year's Spring Break Is a Blast - Not a Bust!
Dec 09, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't get left behind for spring break or better yet, don't get what's left for spring break! Book early this season to avoid price increases and to make sure you get a space on your first-choice package. STA Travel, a leading travel agency ...
New Audio Travel Guide to Scotland Offers Flexibility and Ease; Golf Enthusiasts and Tourists Benefit from Tee and Tour's Narrated Trips, Golfing and Driving Advice.
Dec 09, 2003 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The next time you visit Scotland, a new travel guide will help you navigate both the links and country roads -- from the comfort of your own car. Tee and Tour(TM), available in CDs and tapes, features information on golfing in Southwest ...
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants, One of the Casual Dining Leaders, Forms First-of-Its-Kind Partnership With Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. New Atkins(R)-Approved Menu Items to Appear Today, Tuesday, December 9, 2003 At More Than 520 T.G.I. Friday's U.S. Restaurants.
Dec 09, 2003 ... DALLAS, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- This New Year, Americans who are controlling their carbs will be able to dine out with friends and family easier than ever before. Beginning today, December 9, 2003, T.G.I. Friday's(R) restaurants and Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. are introducing a ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Close 7,749.21 Up +262.81 (+3.51%).
Dec 09, 2003 ... SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index for Tuesday, December 9, 2003 was 7,749.21. This was up 3.51 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index ended sharply higher as interest in China-related ...
Zero G Software Acquires ActiveInstall Corporation; Provides Complete Windows Installer and Multiplatform Deployment Solutions.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre>Award-Winning Developer of InstallAnywhere to Incorporate ActiveInstall Technology into Windows Deployment Solutions </Pre> Zero G Software, Inc., the leading provider of multiplatform software ...
Miller Brewing Company and Toys for Tots Team Up for Major DFW Metroplex Holiday Toy Drive; Highlight Will Be '12 Man Jam' Benefit Concert Featuring Pat Green and Other Texas Recording Artists.
Dec 09, 2003 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller Brewing Company and Toys for Tots today announced a major toy drive initiative throughout December, including the "Miller 12 Man Jam," a benefit concert on December 14 with performances by Pat Green, Tracy Lawrence, Rick Trevino and Tracy ...
Stress Management Works for Holidays and Automobiles.
Dec 09, 2003 ... BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In domino fashion, failing to plan for maintenance can turn small problems into larger ones, putting a serious dent in your automotive budget. The penalties of procrastinating on vehicle maintenance range from a heater that runs cold to a battery that ...
Increase in Retirees and New Defense Contracts Can Boost Employment Opportunity for Airframe and Powerplant Technicians; Westwood College of Aviation Technology Opens January Enrollment at the Los Angeles Campus to Help Students Pursue Their Careers in This Highly Technical Area.
Dec 09, 2003 ... LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The field of aviation technology will grow approximately 10-20 percent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For people interested in this highly technical and growing area of employment, Westwood College of Aviation ...
New National Study of Corrections Corporation of America Warns Investors and Legislators of 'Risky Investment'; Report Explores Continuing Operational and Financial Problems; Questions CCA's Long-Term Viability as States Reassess Prison Policies.
Dec 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- An analysis released today by Grassroots Leadership ( http://www.grassrootsleadership.org/ ) of the first two decades of Corrections Corporation of America questions how the nation's largest private prison company can remain viable in the face of ...
Loud Music Prevents Drivers From Hearing the Phone Ring; Cellport Provides Solution to Serious Problem; Mobile Music Enthusiasts Lament Missed Calls, But Now, Calls Get Heard and Answered.
Dec 09, 2003 ... BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellport Systems, creator of the worldwide wireless phone Personal Telematics patent portfolio, announces the solution to missing wireless calls in a vehicle because the music is too loud. "Many people have told us playing loud music in ...
Book Now to Practice Yoga on the High Seas with World-Renowned Yoga Teachers on The Yoga Journal Caribbean Cruise, March 7-14.
Dec 09, 2003 ... BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 20 of the world's finest yoga teachers, including Baron Baptiste, Seane Corne, and Rodney Yee will instruct yoga practitioners on a week-long Caribbean cruise, organized by Yoga Journal magazine. The Yoga Journal Cruise also ...
Outer Banks Shapes World History More Than 300 Years Before Wright Brothers' First Flight; -The Destination of Discovery Showcases History, Adventure and The Best of Nature-.
Dec 09, 2003 ... OUTER BANKS, N.C., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrities, aviation buffs, corporate executives and public officials will be among the tens of thousands of people who will gather in the Outer Banks this month to celebrate the 100- year anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight and ...
Rolling Texas Hill Country New Home to First Marriott Resort Hotel in the Lone Star State.
Dec 09, 2003 ... HORSESHOE BAY, Texas, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- This isn't your flat, dusty Texas of movie Westerns and novels. Those intrigued by the lore and charm of the lake-filled, rolling landscape of the Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio will now have a resort hotel and conference ...
Find a Winter Oasis on the Snowy White Sands of Florida's Emerald Coast.
Dec 09, 2003 ... FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- With inviting temperatures and an average of 343 sunny days per year, the Emerald Coast, located on the upper Gulf Coast of Florida, provides an ideal winter oasis for snowbirds. "Value season," otherwise known as December through ...
- 'Tis the Season to Be Tired -; Three Out of Four Americans Report Sleep Loss During Holiday Season, Says Gallup Survey.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday stress can take a significant toll on sleep. According to a new survey published by The Gallup Organization, 76% of American adults reported losing sleep between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. In fact, about half of respondents (49%) reported ...
Bayer Awards Fourth Annual Making Science Make Sense Grant To Johnston County Schools Science Education Reform Program; Bon Voyage Party Celebrates Superintendent James Causby for A Decade of Service.
Dec 09, 2003 ... CLAYTON, N.C., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of retiring Johnston County Schools (JCS) Superintendent James F. Causby, Bayer and other JCS officials, along with East Clayton Elementary School kindergarten through fifth grade teachers and students, hosted a "bon voyage" celebration today ...
Santa Alert - Halitosis-plagued St. Nicks' Can Seek Relief in a Momint; Momints(R), America's Original Liquid Filled Breath Mint, Offers a Free Carton Of Momints to Santas Nationwide.
Dec 09, 2003 ... WESTFIELD, N.J., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, no one should endure a halitosis-plagued Santa. As children nationwide queue up to sit in Santa's lap, Momints(R), America's original liquid filled breath mint, wants to ensure that the spirit (and ...
Give the Gift of Sight; Eye Saver(TM) Light Bulb Makes Seeing and Working Easier.
Dec 09, 2003 ... PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- All light bulbs are not created equal. Westinghouse Lighting Corporation's Eye Saver stands apart from the rest by enhancing vision. <Pre> (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031209/PHTUFNS1-a ) (Photo: ...
IPWireless Mobile Broadband Technology to Power Sentech's 'MyWireless,' the First Nationwide Broadband Wireless Service in Africa; South Africans to Enjoy Affordable Broadband Speeds, Anytime, Anywhere - DSL Speed Without Wires, Wi-Fi Portability Without 'Hotspot' Limitations.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SAN BRUNO, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentech, a leading South African telecommunications and broadcast services company, has launched a revolutionary new broadband wireless service that will be available to millions of users across South Africa by May 2004, IPWireless announced ...
Zero G Software Acquires ActiveInstall Corporation; Provides Complete Windows Installer and Multiplatform Deployment Solutions; Award-Winning Developer of InstallAnywhere to Incorporate ActiveInstall Technology into Windows Deployment Solutions.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero G Software, Inc., the leading provider of multiplatform software deployment and delivery solutions, today announced that it has acquired privately-held ActiveInstall Corporation, developers of ActiveInstall 2004. The strategic ...
IPTC Joins in XML News Standards Summit.
Dec 09, 2003 ... PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- XML-based formats for sharing news are rapidly gaining acceptance and may soon revolutionise the way news is shared between agencies and is presented to the public, a software developer's group was told today. But traditional newspaper ...
First Contract Win for Valeo's New Dual Reversing Front Wiper System.
Dec 09, 2003 ... PARIS, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo today announced that a leading European car maker has awarded the company a first contract for the supply of a new generation of dual reversing front wiper systems for an unnamed model, scheduled for launch in 2006. The contract has a lifetime ...
Bank One Adding 120 Jobs in Louisville; 100 at Payment Processing Facility, 20 in Branches.
Dec 09, 2003 ... LOUISVILLE, Ken., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank One announced today that it plans to add 120 jobs in the Louisville area by early next year: 100 in payment processing and 20 relationship banker positions at its branches. (Logo: ...
Burger King Corporation and Sprint Sign Deal to Provide New Services to BKC Offices throughout the World; Leading Quick Service Restaurant Chain Benefits from a Variety of Voice And Data Services at Locations Around the World.
Dec 09, 2003 ... OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint announced today a three-year agreement with Burger King Corporation to provide new voice and data services for their regional and corporate offices throughout North America, Australia and Europe. (Logo: ...
Salvation Army Announces Final Slate of Christmas Community Events.
Dec 09, 2003 ... PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Now thru December 24th -- Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Sponsors are now in the process of selecting and purchasing a complete holiday for needy families in Allegheny County. Families are matched through a Salvation Army social worker to a ...
Impulsesoft Delivers High Quality, Low Power Bluetooth Stereo Headphones Using Texas Instruments DSP; Ready-to-Manufacture Design Integrates Bluetooth Audio Codecs Into TI DSP.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Impulsesoft announces the availability of iWISH(TM)-1500, the next generation of Impulsesoft's Wireless Stereo Headphones, integrated with Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320C54x(TM) generation of DSP. Designed for high quality audio with low power ...
Texas Instruments Develops Key Material for Next Generation Semiconductors; Five Year Investigation of High-k Dielectric Successful.
Dec 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will present results demonstrating the viability of a new high-k dielectric material at the prestigious International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM). TI's process to integrate Hafnium Silicon Oxynitride (HfSiON) ...
Texas Instruments Eyes Single Electron Transistors to Extend Life of CMOS; Nanotech Combination Could Provide Future Computing Architecture.
Dec 09, 2003 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), working in conjunction with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne, will describe a potential way to use single electron transistors (SETs) to perform logic functions and dramatically reduce the size ...
Starcore LLC Selects Clarity Technologies Inc. Award Winning CVC(R) Technology for Their SC1000-Family; With Clarity, They Can Hear You Now! - Clear Voice Solutions Are Now Available For Wireless Mobile Handsets.
Dec 09, 2003 ... TROY, Mich., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- This week at the Bluetooth Americas conference in San Jose California, Clarity Technologies Inc. (http://www.claritytechinc.com/ ), a global provider of noise and echo cancellation software for mobile devices, announces its CVC(R) (Clear Voice Capture) ...
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Elects First Woman to Lead Executive Board of Directors.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Lizabeth Ardisana was elected Chairperson of the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MHCC) becoming the first woman to lead the chamber's 30-member board of directors. The MHCC announced new executive board members at its annual Corporate ...
Intec Interactive Partners With Marvel Comics To Release Digital Comic Books On DVD; New Product Line Augments Classic Comics With Voice, Music, Sound Effects And Special DVD Features.
Dec 09, 2003 ... MIAMI, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Just more than 40 years ago, Marvel Comics created a revolution in the comic book industry with its innovative storytelling, action-packed artwork and colorful characters. Today, with the help of Intec Interactive, they are doing it again. ...
PMQ Magazine, Pizza Industry's No. 1 Trade Publication, to Launch First-Ever New York Pizza Show.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to industry demand for a New York pizza trade show, PMQ, the world's largest-circulation pizza trade magazine, will launch The New York Pizza Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center here Nov. 2 and 3, 2004. The event will be the first ...
Rogers AT&T Wireless and Visto Provide Superior Mobile Access to E-Mail, Calendar and Contacts; From Desktop to Device, Enhanced Wireless Desktop is the Answer to Office Connectivity.
Dec 09, 2003 ... TORONTO and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Rogers AT&T Wireless and Visto today jointly announced the availability of an enhanced wireless data solution that provides customers in every region of Canada with real-time wireless access to their desktop information on their ...
High-Definition TV: Is the Signal Getting Stronger? Consumer interest rises, but understanding remains low, reveals Ipsos-Insight.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest in high-definition television (HDTV) continues to rise among American consumers as television set prices continue to drop and cable and satellite operators move to include more HD programming, according to Ipsos-Insight, the global survey-based ...
The Year of the Switch; Transition from Prescription to Over-the-Counter is 2003's Pharmaceutical Success Story.
Dec 09, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the most highly advertised prescription drugs of their time made the switch from Rx to over-the-counter (OTC) in 2003, marking a significant shift in the health treatment landscape for their respective ailment markets, according to Ipsos ...
Atmel Announces Highly Integrated Voice Over IP Chip for Wi-Fi Based Phones.
Dec 09, 2003 ... SAN JOSE, California, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today a chip specifically designed for wireless Voice over IP (VoIP) applications. The AT76C901 is capable of running VoIP software, firmware enabling 802.11b (Wi-Fi(R)) and voice compression ...
NetEconomy Gains Market Momentum By Signing Five New Customers.
Dec 09, 2003 ... THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, December 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Institutions Rush to Respond to Stringent Anti-Money Laundering Requirements by Implementing ERASE Enterprise Risk Monitoring Software NetEconomy, a leader in real-time enterprise risk monitoring solutions for the ...