PR Newswire back issues from Friday, April 2:
Deer Creek Energy Limited announces the completion of reserves and resource assessments and preliminary feasibility study of the Joslyn Oil Sands Project.
Apr 02, 2004 ... CALGARY, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Deer Creek Energy is pleased to announce the results of important reserves and resource studies recently completed covering its 84% owned Joslyn Project (oil sands lease 24 and permit 70). The results confirm the presence of significant quantities of ...
Bush-Cheney '04 Opens Nevada Campaign Headquarters.
Apr 02, 2004 ... LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bush-Cheney '04 opened its campaign headquarters in Las Vegas, NV. The headquarters will be the central location for staff, volunteers and members of the community from throughout the state. Bush-Cheney '04 Nevada Campaign ...
Lexus Reports Best-Ever March Sales and Record-Setting First Quarter.
Apr 02, 2004 ... TORRANCE, Calif., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus today reported best-ever March sales of 25,013 units, an increase of 20.0 percent over last year's record March. Lexus also posted its best-ever first quarter with sales of 65,392 units, up 25.0 percent over the same period last year. ...
Internet Broadcasting Systems Selects Informa Research Services to Provide Live Bank Product Data to Affiliate Websites; Another Top Financial Portal Chooses Informa Research Services to Provide Consumer Focused Bank Product Data.
Apr 02, 2004 ... CALABASAS, Calif., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Research Services, Inc., today announced an agreement with Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. (IBS) to provide a real-time feed of consumer banking product data. Under the agreement, Informa Research Services will provide the IBS ...
JW Aluminum Completes Acquisition of Alcoa's St. Louis and Russellville Operations; Company Launches New Web site and Corporate Logo.
Apr 02, 2004 ... MT. HOLLY, S.C., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Aluminum announced today that it has completed the purchase of the St. Louis, Mo. and Russellville, Ark. foil plants from Alcoa Inc . The purchase was made as part of JW Aluminum's strategy to expand its business into lighter gauge foil ...
Powers Leads Opening Round of $1.25 Million Wal-Mart Open on Beaver Lake.
Apr 02, 2004 ... ROGERS, Ark., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratos pro Craig Powers of Rockwood, Tenn., put himself in good position to claim the $1.25 million Wal- Mart Open's top prize of $200,000 cash thanks to a five-bass catch Thursday that weighed 13 pounds. His two-day total of 10 bass weighing 27 ...
GIA Graduate Gemologist Diploma Opens Door to Jobs in Jewelry Industry; Next Gemology Training Begins May 7 at GIA Los Angeles.
Apr 02, 2004 ... CARLSBAD, Calif., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The right qualifications are vital when competing for a job and, according to some jewelers in the Los Angeles area, the top resumes for positions such as selling fine jewelry, identifying and grading gemstones, and preparing appraisals, show a ...
Nong Shim Breaks Ground on 268,000 Square Ft. Manufacturing and Distribution Facility.
Apr 02, 2004 ... LA PUENTE, Calif., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nong Shim Co., Ltd., of Seoul Korea and its subsidiary Nong Shim America, Inc., proudly announce the groundbreaking for their new manufacturing and distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California, scheduled for April 6, 2004, at 4:00 PM ...
2004 SABEW Best in Business Winners Announced; Decade of Excellence.
Apr 02, 2004 ... COLUMBIA, Mo., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) has named the winners in its 10th annual Best in Business contest, which recognizes the best overall publications, as well as best Breaking News, Spot Enterprise and Special Project ...
Jennings Stops James to Retain WBU International Welterweight Title, Murray Wins 10-Round Decision Over Watson on a 'Shobox: The New Generation' Doubleheader From York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England.
Apr 02, 2004 ... NEW YORK, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Undefeated World Boxing Union (WBU) International Welterweight Champion Michael Jennings easily retained his title for the second time by scoring a dominant fifth-round TKO over British Central Area Welterweight Champion Brett James Thursday on SHOWTIME. ...
Remarks by President Bush at National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner.
Apr 02, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by the President at the National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner: <Pre> The White House Office of the Press SecretaryThe Washington Hilton Washington, D.C.7:08 P.M. EST ...
First Study of its Kind Shows Xenical(r) is More Effective Than Current First Line Management of Type 2 Diabetes.
Apr 02, 2004 ... BASEL, Switzerland, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- - First time a weight loss agent has been studied in previously untreated type 2 diabetes patients Roche announced today the results of a breakthrough study which show that in overweight and obese people with newly ...
Cosmetic Surgery Versus Cosmetic Products.
Apr 02, 2004 ... WEYBRIDGE, England, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Beauty industry experts have once again been questioning how effective cosmetic products are versus surgery at helping women defy the signs of ageing. When Anne Robinson recently appeared on a popular daytime television show looking ...
First Quarter Deliveries.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre>Boeing Reports First Quarter Deliveries CHICAGO, April 2 -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2004. Major program deliveries during the first quarter, including ...
GM March Sales.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> GM Reports March Sales of 414,949, Up 6 Percent Industry-Leading Truck Sales Up 7.5 Percent in First Quarter Cadillac Continues Its Momentum With Best-Ever CTS Sales DETROIT, April 2 -- General Motors dealers sold 414,949 new cars and trucks in March, up 6 percent ...
Firestop Fundraising.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Embargoed Release: 0700hrs 2nd April 2004Flintstone Technologies Plc ("Flintstone") Firestop Fundraising Flintstone Technologies Plc, the AIM listed company that commercialises ...
Final Results.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs 2nd April 2004SOPHEON PLC PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2003 UPDATE ON FIRST QUARTER 2004 Sopheon plc ("Sopheon"), the international provider of ...
Statement re (Placing of Existing Shares).
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any ...
Disposal.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 April 2004 Scipher plc ("Scipher" or "the Company")Scipher disposes of majority interest in Fairfield Resources International, Inc. ("FRI") Scipher announces that it has sold the majority ...
Addition to DJIA.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Pfizer Says Inclusion in Dow Jones Industrial Average Recognizes Company's Leadership in Increasingly Important Healthcare Sector NEW YORK, April 2 -- Pfizer Inc said it is very pleased that it has been selected by Dow Jones and Co. to be included in the Dow Jones ...
Innovative Communication Corporation Takes Control of Belize Telecommunications.
Apr 02, 2004 ... WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Communication Corporation LLC (ICC) took management control today of Belize Telecommunications Ltd. (BTL) from Lord Michael Ashcroft and Carlisle Holdings Ltd., as announced by Jeffrey J. Prosser, ICC's chairman and ...
AIDS Therapeutic Treatment Now South Africa (ATTN/SA) Activists Applaud Gauteng Government's Rollout of Anti-Retroviral Medications.
Apr 02, 2004 ... DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Finally - after years of public debates, court cases and demonstrations, people living with HIV/AIDS who are dying are finally getting life-saving anti-retroviral medicines in Gauteng. This comes after two of Gauteng's ...
Placing of Further Loan Stock.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> INVESCO Income Growth Trust plc ('the Company') HEADLINE: Placing of further Loan Stock Further to the announcement of 3 March 2004, the Company announces that it has today placed a further [pounds sterling]16,629,490 in nominal amount of 4.75 per cent ....
Disposal.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> IMMEDIATE 2 April 2004 Royal & SunAlliance Sells Non Life Interest in the Philippines Royal & SunAlliance announces that it has sold its 40% shareholding in Federal Phoenix Assurance Company, Inc. of the ...
Carnegie: Lars Bjerrek Appointed New Head of Private Banking.
Apr 02, 2004 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lars Bjerrek has been appointed Head of Private Banking and will also be a member of Carnegie's Group Management. Mr Lars Bjerrek has a broad international experience from private banking and from different leading positions in the SEB ...
Annual Report and Accounts.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Fidelity European Values PLC 2 April 2004 Annual Report for the year to 31 December 2003 and proxy forms Copies of the above documents have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority, and will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document ...
Largest Holdings.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Falcon Investment Trust Plc (the "Company") In accordance with UKLA Listing Rule 21.20(l)(ii), the following list represents the Company's 10 largest investments and where appropriate, any investment with a value greater than 5% of the Company's gross assets as at 31 March 2004 ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Closes at 8,322.24 up +132.84 (+1.62%).
Apr 02, 2004 ... SHANGHAI, China, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (NYSE: FXT) for Friday, April 2, 2004 was 8,322.24. This was up 1.62 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed higher after property stocks ...
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Closes at 8,322.24 up +132.84 (+1.62%).
Apr 02, 2004 ... SHANGHAI, China, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index for Friday, April 2, 2004 was 8,322.24. This was up 1.62 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed higher after property stocks firmed, with Wall ...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Compagnie Generale de Geophysique/.
Apr 02, 2004 ... In the news release titled Compagnie Generale de Geophysique : CGG Returns to the Caspian issued earlier today by Compagnie Generale de Geophysique, the company's name was misspelled ...
IMPORTANT RELEASE DATE INFORMATION: The Release Date For Twisted Has Changed to the 9th July 2004.
Apr 02, 2004 ... LONDON, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashley Judd, Andy Garcia and Samuel L Jackson star together in TWISTED, a fantastic thriller directed by Philip Kaufman. Newly promoted police inspector Jessica Shepard (Judd) is searching for a serial killer, and is shocked to discover ...
Holdings in other UK Listed Investment Companies.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Zero Preference Growth Trust PLC (the "Company") In accordance with UKLA Listing Rule 21.20(l)(i), the following list represents the Company's investments, as at 31 March 2004, in other UK listed investment companies (including investment trusts) which themselves do not have a ...
Quarterly Portfolio Update.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> The City of Oxford Geared Income Trust Plc As at close of business on 31 March 2004, the 10 largest investments in the Company's portfolio were: Top Ten% Gross Assets British American Tobacco 3.59 ...
Holdings in other UK listed investment companies.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Premier High Income Trust PLC (the "Company") In accordance with UKLA Listing Rule 21.20(l)(i), the following list represents the Company's investments, as at 31 March 2004, in other UK listed investment companies (including investment trusts) which themselves do not have a stated ...
Largest Holdings.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Premier High Income Trust PLC (the "Company") In accordance with UKLA Listing Rule 21.20(l)(ii), the following list represents the Company's 10 largest investments and where appropriate, any investment with a value greater than 5% of the Company's gross assets as at 31 March ...
Investment Trust Listing Rule.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> The City of Oxford Geared Income Trust Plc Portfolio Disclosure In accordance with Paragraph 21.20 (I) (i) of the Listing Rules, the Company announces that, as at close of business on 31 March 2004, it held a total of 0.005% of its gross assets in the ...
Investment Trust Listing Rule.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Investec High Income Trust Plc Portfolio Disclosure In accordance with Paragraph 21.20 (I) (i) of the Listing Rules, the Company announces that, as at close of business on 31 March 2004, it held a total of 0.0092% of its gross assets in the following ...
Directorate Change.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> EMI APPOINTS SLY BAILEY AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORLONDON, 2 APRIL 2004 -- EMI Group plc today announces the appointment of Sly Bailey as non-executive director of the company.Sly, 42, has been chief executive of the UK's largest newspaper publisher, Trinity Mirror ...
Quarterly Portfolio Update.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Investec High Income Trust Plc As at close of business on 31 March 2004, the 10 largest investments in the Company's portfolio were: Top Ten % Gross Assets GlaxoSmithKline ...
Director Declaration.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Earlier today, EMI Group plc announced the appointment of Sly Bailey as a Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 2nd April 2004. Further to that announcement and in compliance with paragraph 16.13 of the Listing Rules, we advise that Ms Bailey has notified the Company ...
Quarterly Portfolio Update.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Temple Bar Investment Trust Plc As at close of business on 31 March 2004, the 10 largest investments in the Company's portfolio were: Top Ten% Gross Assets GlaxoSmithKline5.84 BP...
Largest Investments.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> EP Global Opportunities Trust Plc (the "Company") In accordance with UKLA Listing Rule 21.20(l)(ii), the following list represents the Company's 10 largest investments and where appropriate, any investment with a value greater than 5% of the Company's gross assets as at 31 March ...
Stars of Two Guys Garage Stump for Automotive Maintenance During National Car Care Month.
Apr 02, 2004 ... SWANSEA, Mass., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- April is National Car Care Month and who better to promote good car habits than the co-hosts of the Two Guys Garage TV show, Dave Bowman and Sam Memmolo. The Two Guys Garage show airs on the SPEED Channel and has a history of promoting car care ...
Winemaker Dinners Announced for 14th Annual Taste of Vail.
Apr 02, 2004 ... VAIL, Colo., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2004 Taste of Vail, the nation's premier spring food and wine festival to be held April 7-10 2004, announced today this year's slate of special wine tastings and winemaker dinners, pairing the country's most noted vintners with the amazing talents ...
Automotive Specialty Industry Enjoys Superb Growth in 2003; SEMA Reports Annual Market Sales of $28.9 Billion, Up 7.7 Percent.
Apr 02, 2004 ... DIAMOND BAR, Calif., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. automotive specialty equipment industry grew 7.7 percent to $28.9 billion in 2003. The market's 2002 sales of products such as appearance accessories, racing and performance parts, and suspension and handling equipment totaled $26.8 ...
Nation's Most Notorious Pet 'B Dealer' Charged! Over 1,000 Federal Violations of the Animal Welfare Act Could Amount in $4 Million Fine for Christian Minister, C.C. Baird.
Apr 02, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the "FBI of Animal Rights," Last Chance for Animals' (LCA) 15-year investigation on "B Dealer," and Church of Christ Minster, C.C. Baird, resulted in the USDA's 108-page list of over 1000 animal cruelty charges against, C.C. Baird, ...
Eurostar Sees Substantial Increase in Passengers; * 19% increase in customers in first three months of 2004 * New distribution systems in US help surge in bookings * Airline competitors continue to cut flights on Eurostar routes * Punctuality reaches 89% in first quarter versus 73% last year.
Apr 02, 2004 ... LONDON, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurostar, the high-speed train service that carries passengers between London, Paris and Brussels, saw record first quarter passenger numbers as travellers continued to switch from airlines. In the first three months of 2004, Eurostar carried ...
With 'BRIDE'S Receptions' - A First-Ever Special Newsstand Issue From BRIDE'S Magazine - Decorative Wedding Day Details Are Limitless.
Apr 02, 2004 ... NEW YORK, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine out of ten of BRIDE'S Magazine readers say that reception ideas are at the top of their priority list. So to help them add imaginative touches to their wedding day plans, the editors of BRIDE'S Magazine have created a special 140-page issue entitled ...
Advent International Acquires J. Malucelli Seguradora, No. 1 Surety Bond Provider in Brazil.
Apr 02, 2004 ... BOSTON, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In its third major Latin American investment in two months, Advent International today announced it has acquired a controlling interest in J. Malucelli Seguradora SA (JMS), the No. 1 surety bond provider in Brazil. Advent purchased the stake from J. ...
B2Elite.com launches Beauty & Brains Scholarships for Top Female Students and Industry Professionals Worldwide.
Apr 02, 2004 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- B2Elite.com today announced the official launch of its Beauty & Brains Scholarships, which are open to dynamic young women currently attending college, graduate school, or engaged in full- time professional occupations. The $1000 scholarships ...
Statement re Partial Repayment of Loan.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Gartmore Absolute Growth and Income Trust PLC The Company announces that today it has repaid [pounds sterling]5,000,000 of its loan facility, together with associated loan and swap breakage costs of [pounds ...
Statement re Largest Holdings.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> MONTANARO UK SMALLER COMPANIES IT PLC (the "Company") In accordance with UKLA Listing Rule 21.20(l)(ii), the following list represents, as at 31 March 2004, the Company's 10 largest investments and where appropriate, any investment with a value greater than 5% of the Company's ...
Statement re holdings in investment companies.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> THE THROGMORTON TRUST PLC MONTH ENDED 31 MARCH 2004 Information based on valuation dated 31 March 2004: In accordance with UKLA Listing Rules 21.20l(i), the investment companies/ trusts held by the Company which do not themselves have a stated investment policy of ...
Statement re holdings in investment companies.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> FRAMLINGTON INCOME AND CAPITAL TRUST PLC MONTH ENDED 31 MARCH 2004 Information based on valuation dated 31 March 2004: In accordance with UKLA Listing Rules 21.20l(i), the investment companies/ trusts held by the Company which do not themselves have a stated investment ...
Statement re holdings in investment companies.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> FRAMLINGTON SECOND DUAL TRUST PLC MONTH ENDED 31 MARCH 2004 Information based on valuation dated 31 March 2004: In accordance with UKLA Listing Rules 21.20l(i), the investment companies/ trusts held by the Company which do not themselves have a stated investment policy of ...
Statement re holdings in investment companies.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> FRAMLINGTON INNOVATIVE GROWTH TRUST PLC MONTH ENDED 31 MARCH 2004 Information based on valuation dated 31 March 2004: In accordance with UKLA Listing Rules 21.20l(i), the investment companies/ trusts held by the Company which do not themselves have a stated investment ...
Further re Sale of US packaged gas business.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Sale of US packaged gas business now agreed Windlesham, UK, 2 April 2004 -- The BOC Group announced on 27 January 2004 that it had signed a letter of intent to sell its US packaged gases business to Airgas for up to USD 200 million in cash. Today it confirms that a formal asset ...
Taking Stock of What's in America's Refrigerators; National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Week(TM) 2004 Event Helps Americans Manage Their Cold Contents.
Apr 02, 2004 ... BENTON HARBOR, Mich., and OAKLAND, Calif., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Week event, April 4 - 10, 2004, The Glad Products Company and Whirlpool(R) Home Appliances have taken a peek inside America's refrigerators to determine exactly ...
Financial Services Call Centers Experience 39% Employee Turnover Rate.
Apr 02, 2004 ... DURHAM, N.C., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Call center studies in the financial services sector find that the annual turnover rate is as high as 39%. This turnover rate translates into hundreds of millions of dollars in hiring, training and overhead costs every year. Employee ...
Economic Upturn Fuels Financial Services Focus on Employee Retention.
Apr 02, 2004 ... DURHAM, N.C., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate profits in the fourth quarter rose at the fastest pace in nearly 20 years as companies benefited from low interest rates, rising demand and an ability to raise output without adding staff. Among the industries now benefiting from the ...
CoVi Technologies' EVQ-1000 Wins New Product Award at ISC-West 2004.
Apr 02, 2004 ... LAS VEGAS, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CoVi Technologies' new EVQ-1000(TM) HDTV surveillance solution took top honors at the International Security Conference (ISC)-West 2004 New Product Showcase, winning the Product Achievement Award for CCTV. ISC-West runs from March 30, 2004 to April 2, ...
SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.
Apr 02, 2004 ... LEBANON, N.H., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. (Copyright: SnoCountry Worldwide) As of Friday, April 2 2004, 6:03:23 AM EST <Pre> SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMSThis glossary of ...
W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. Declares Quarterly Dividend.
Apr 02, 2004 ... HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. announced today that it has declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per common share. The dividend is payable on 30 April 2004 to shareholders of record as of 16 April 2004. W.P. Stewart ...
Statement re Holdings in other Investment Companies.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> Gartmore Balanced Assets Trust PLC andGBAT Securities PLC (together the Group) Holdings at 31st March 2004 in companies that do not have policies to investnot more than 15% ...
Statement re qtrly 5% and top 10 holdings.
Apr 02, 2004 ... <Pre> GARTMORE FLEDGLING TRUST PLC In accordance with Listing Rule 21.20(l)(ii), Gartmore Fledgling Trust plc announces that at 31st March 2004 the ten largest investments held were as follows: Company [pounds ...