PR Newswire back issues from Friday, July 16:
San Ramon Regional Medical Center Caregivers Join California's Largest Health Care Union; 140 Health Care Workers Unite in SEIU 250 for Better Jobs, Improved Patient Care.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SAN RAMON, Calif., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday. July 14, 140 hospital workers at San Ramon Regional Medical Center in San Ramon voted to unite in SEIU 250, the health care workers union. The vote was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. The employees who voted for the ...
Joint Statement Between The United States of America and Mongolia.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- President Bush and President Bagabandi today declared a new era of cooperation and comprehensive partnership between their two democratic countries based on shared values and common strategic interests. They welcomed the progress in implementing the ...
Message to the Congress of the United States.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of a message to the Congress of the United States: <Pre> Office of the Press SecretaryTO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: </Pre> I am pleased to transmit legislation and supporting documents ...
Remarks by First Lady Laura Bush at Alpha Kappa Alpha National Convention.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by the First Lady at Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee: <Pre> The White HouseOffice of the First LadyOpryland Resort and Convention Center Nashville, ...
Star Power Hits the Couch This Summer on BET's 106 & Park; Fireworks are Popping all Summer Long on 106 & PARK with Scheduled Appearances by Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Much More.
Jul 16, 2004 ... NEW YORK, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- As if starting the season with the biggest awards show wasn't enough, BET and 106 & PARK: BET'S TOP 10 LIVE will heat up yet another summer by treating viewers to not only the hottest entertainers in music, but also the biggest stars from this summer's ...
Dividend Declaration.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones, S.A. (BLADEX) Declares US$0.40 per Share Dividend on Preferred Shares PANAMA CITY, July 16-- Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones, S. A. (NYSE: BLX) (BLADEX), a multinational bank established to finance trade in ...
Disposal.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> IMMEDIATE 16 July 2004 Royal & SunAlliance announces the sale of the business of its Pakistanoperation to International General Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group plc ...
EDS Comments on Moody's Downgrade.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> EDS Comments on Moody's Downgrade Company Disagrees With Moody's Actions Given EDS' Strong Financial Foundationand Market Progress; Releases Preliminary Q2 Results in Line With PriorGuidance PLANO, Texas, July ...
Tyson vs Williams Pay-Per-View.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> Embargoed: 0700hrs 16 July 2004Sports & Leisure Group Plc ("Sports and Leisure" or the "Company") Tyson Vs Williams - pay-per-view Sports & Leisure Group Plc is pleased to announce that Sports Network, ...
Through My Eyes Hits the Headlines.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SYDNEY, Australia, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A furore has erupted in Australia centring around THROUGH MY EYES, Beyond Distribution's big budget drama mini-series, which is currently in production in the Northern Territory. THROUGH MY EYES, reveals the true story behind the ...
RealAge(R) Announces Years Ahead(TM) to Provide Parents With the Resources to Help Their Children and Families Adopt Healthy Habits for Life.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SAN DIEGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- RealAge, Inc. (http://www.realage.com/), the health media company that developed the gold standard for measurement of individual health status, today announced the company's newest brand, Years Ahead(TM). Launching in January 2005, Years Ahead will ...
Through My Eyes Hits the Headlines.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SYDNEY, Australia, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A furore has erupted in Australia centring around THROUGH MY EYES, Beyond Distribution's big budget drama mini-series, which is currently in production in the Northern Territory. THROUGH MY EYES, reveals the true story behind the ...
RWE SCHOTT Solar to Invest 40 m Euros in Expansion.
Jul 16, 2004 ... ALZENAU, Germany, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- At its headquarters in Alzenau, Germany, RWE SCHOTT Solar is further increasing its production of solar cells. Europe's largest manufacturer of photovoltaic cells is investing a total of 40 m euros to create a capacity far exceeding 40 MW, and ...
Directorate Change.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> 16 July 2004GALLAHER GROUP PLCBoard of Directors Gallaher Group Plc announces the appointment of Stewart Hainsworth to the Board from 1st October 2004, with responsibility for the Group's Scandinavian and ...
Estrada Impressively Outpoints Suleymanoglu to Win USBA Title, Ojeda Battles Unbeaten Kayongo to Eight-Round Majority Draw on a 'ShoBox: The New Generation' Doubleheader From Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SANTA YNEZ, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Six days before the three-year anniversary of the first "ShoBox: The New Generation" telecast on SHOWTIME, fans across the country were treated to the type of fights they have come to expect on the popular boxing series: competitive matchups, ...
Dividend Declaration.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> CLOSE FTSE 100 TRUST PLC The Company announces that, subject to the winding-up proposals being approved by shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 21 July 2004 and at the subsequent poll to be ...
Bubel/Aiken Foundation Announces New Partnership With Krispy Kreme Doughnuts; Fundraising program to benefit young people with disabilities.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Clay Aiken's foundation for children with developmental disabilities today announced a new partnership with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. The new program will utilize Krispy Kreme fundraising programs across the United States to raise important ...
Nine Systems Chosen as Exclusive Media Provider for Open Championship.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SAN DIEGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S.-based Nine Systems has been selected again as the exclusive streaming provider for this year's Open Championship to deliver streaming audio and video from the official tournament website (http://www.opengolf.com/). Fresh from last year when ...
Southlake Youth Has Sourest Face on Internet; Local Youth's Sour Pucker Will Take Him to New York City Face-Off.
Jul 16, 2004 ... HOUSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Southlake may be a sweet place to grow up, but a local resident proved it can be a sour spot when he was found to have the sourest face on the Internet. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040716/CGF004 ) Craig Miller, age ...
China Pharmaceuticals Sponsors China Arts Festival.
Jul 16, 2004 ... HONG KONG, July 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Pharmaceuticals Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CPCL) today announces that one of its main products, all natural multiple vitamin is officially selected as the only all- natural medicine supplement for the 7th China Arts Festival ...
DF China Technology Successfully Completed Wireless SMS Trial.
Jul 16, 2004 ... HONG KONG, July 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DF China Technology Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DFCT) today announced that it has successfully completed its wireless SMS (WSMS) technology platform trial run. This technology platform is being deployed by China Shipping Logistics, one of the ...
Business in Asia Today -- July 16, 2004.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SYDNEY, Australia, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A round-up of Asian stock markets prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS'S OP PROFIT JUMPS IN Q2 ...
Court Upholds $134.5 Million Verdict Against Nellcor for Infringement of Masimo's Patents.
Jul 16, 2004 ... IRVINE, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Masimo Corporation today announced that the District Court for the Central District of California upheld a jury verdict against Tyco's Nellcor division of $134.5 million for infringement of Masimo's patents. In doing so, the Court upheld jury ...
Queen of Makeovers Meets Her Maestro.
Jul 16, 2004 ... LONDON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- - With picture "Stan" the penguin was on hand at London Zoo to present Anna Ryder Richardson with the UK's first Maestro debit card. In a colour change familiar to the 'queen of makeovers', Switch debit cards will now have a ...
Purchase of Own Securities.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> Quester VCT plc ("the Company")Purchase of Own Securities The Company ...
Purchase of Own Securities.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre>Quester VCT 2 plc ("the Company")Purchase of Own Securities The Company ...
Purchase of Own Securities.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre>Quester VCT 3 plc ("the Company")Purchase of Own Securities The Company ...
Directorate Change.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> For immediate release 16th July, 2004 Your Space plc ("Your Space" or " the Company")Directorate change ...
Purchase of Own Securities.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre>Quester VCT 4 plc ("the Company")Purchase of Own Securities The Company ...
WuXi PharmaTech: Can China Become an R&D Outsourcing Service Center for Global Drug Discovery?
Jul 16, 2004 ... SHANGHAI, China, July 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- WuXi PharmaTech's Chairman and CEO, Dr. Ge Li, recently gave a speech regarding China's R&D chemistry discovery service in the Pharmaceutical R&D International Forum held on July 4-5, 2004 in Beijing. At this event, attendees included ...
Asian Markets -- Stocks End Higher -- July 16.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SYDNEY, Australia, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A round-up of Asian stock markets prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. Asian share markets closed higher today as ...
Continental Tire Bowl to Feature 'Toss for Millions' American Car Care Centers Joins Continental Tire to Host Halftime Contest.
Jul 16, 2004 ... CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2004 Continental Tire Bowl will feature a new partnership between Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) and American Car Care Centers (ACCC), the largest network of independent tire and automotive service dealers in the U.S., culminating ...
PA Lottery's `Go for the Green' Promotion to Offer Bonus Daily Number Drawings.
Jul 16, 2004 ... MIDDLETOWN, Pa., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery will sponsor a "Go for the Green" bonus Daily Number promotion from July 19 through July 31, 2004. For 13 days, a bonus drawing will determine whether Lottery officials draw one or two sets of winning numbers for The Daily ...
Innov-X Resolves Lead-Tainted Children's Toy Recall.
Jul 16, 2004 ... BOSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Innov-X Systems offers a proven and simple solution to a problem stated in a recent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) release recalling 150 million imported children's toys and jewelry. It said: "Because it is difficult to distinguish ...
Translation and Localization Provider ENLASO (translate.com) Appoints John Watkins Vice President, Operations and Yves Lang Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ENLASO Corporation (translate.com), a leading global provider of enterprise language solutions, today announced the appointments of industry veteran John Watkins to the position of Vice President, Operations and the promotion of Yves Lang to Vice ...
EDGE Around the World - More Than 100 Operators Worldwide Ready for EDGE.
Jul 16, 2004 ... BELLEVUE, Wash., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- 3G Americas announced today that more than 100 operators in 63 countries from all regions of the world are in various stages of readiness for EDGE high-speed wireless data technology to provide wireless customers with an array of next generation ...
Carnival Corp & plc Restructures Cunard.
Jul 16, 2004 ... <Pre> Carnival Corporation & plc Restructures Cunard's North America Organization MIAMI, July 16 -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL; LSE) (NYSE: CUK) has announced a restructuring of Cunard Line's North American organization designed to position the company for continued ...
Metropolitan Family Services and McHenry County Conservation District Reach Agreement on Sale of Camp Algonquin; Property Will Continue to Offer Recreation to Area Families.
Jul 16, 2004 ... CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Metropolitan Family Services is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to sell Camp Algonquin to the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD) for $8,350,000. The McHenry County Conservation District Foundation and Metropolitan Family ...
Sale of Trover Solutions Closes.
Jul 16, 2004 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Trover Solutions, Inc. announced the closing of its sale to a private equity fund managed by Tailwind Capital Partners LLC. The Company will continue under the name "Trover Solutions, Inc." Patrick B. McGinnis, Chief Executive Officer ...
USWA Ratifies Labor Contract With WCI Steel, Inc.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WARREN, Ohio, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- WCI Steel, Inc. announced that United Steelworkers of America Local 1375 members have ratified a new labor agreement with the company. The contract, which was approved Thursday, will become effective once WCI emerges from bankruptcy as a ...
Five Chinese Firms Relocate to Jinshan.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SHANGHAI, China, July 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Jinshan District Government announced today that five major subsidiaries of Shanghai Light Industry Holding Group have now relocated to the district. The companies are Shanghai Double Happiness (Group) Corporation, Shanghai Toys I & ...
Xinhua Far East Assigns AA (pi) Rating to Shenergy Co Ltd.
Jul 16, 2004 ... HONG KONG, July 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Xinhua Far East China Ratings (Xinhua Far East), the pioneering undertaking to rank credit risk among Chinese corporations using international standards, today assigns the issuer credit rating AA (pi) to Shenergy Co Ltd (''Shenergy'' or ''the ...
Shopplex.com Corporation Operating as Teilhard Technologies Files Statement of Claim Against DataMirror Corporation; Calgary Company Pursues Legal Action Over Patent Infringement.
Jul 16, 2004 ... CALGARY, Alberta, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Teilhard Technologies, a leading provider of enterprise integration software, announced today that it has filed a Statement of Claim in the Federal Court of Canada against DataMirror Corporation, based in Markham, Ontario. The claim ...
CardSystems Appoints Cabot Rohrer and William Reeves to Key Operations and Marketing Positions.
Jul 16, 2004 ... ATLANTA, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CardSystems Solutions, Inc., a leading integrated electronic payment processor, announced today that it has appointed Cabot Rohrer to Senior Vice President, Operations and William Reeves to Vice President, Marketing. "Cabot and Bill bring ...
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Receives $55,000 to Support Children's Summer Camp Programs; - US Soccer Foundation, George Preston Marshall Foundation, the Freedom Forum Foundation and VSA Arts of Maryland Among Local Contributors, Enabling Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired to 'Explore New Horizons' at Camp Lighthouse 2004 -.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independence among individuals who are blind or visually impaired, has received grants and in-kind donations, totaling approximately ...
New Sports Drink Research Clarified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
Jul 16, 2004 ... DALLAS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Research published in the July issue of Medicine Science Sports and Exercise suggests that protein ingested in a sports drink during exercise might result in a performance benefit and less muscle damage compared to a sports drink without protein (M. J ....
Leerink Swann & Company Initiates Coverage of Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT).
Jul 16, 2004 ... BOSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, Biotechnology analyst John Sullivan initiated coverage of Waters Corporation with an Outperform rating. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation holds worldwide leading positions in three complementary analytical ...
ChainDrugStore.net Welcomes Four New Manufacturers; Connetics Corporation, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Pamlab L.L.C., and Tronex Company to Connect to Retail Pharmacy Through ChainDrugStore.net.
Jul 16, 2004 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ChainDrugStore.net announced today that four new manufacturers, Connetics Corporation, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Pamlab L.L.C, and Tronex Company, have connected to ChainDrugStore.net's unique network for the $400 billion retail pharmacy ...
Outsourcing Poll Reveals Overwhelming Concern Among Workers.
Jul 16, 2004 ... NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- An overwhelming 71% of Americans are concerned that the trend of outsourcing jobs to foreign countries will affect their job security or earning potential, according to an online survey conducted at the web site of career management firm BH Careers ...
Ziff Davis Holdings Inc. Schedules Earnings Conference Call to Discuss Financial Results for Quarter Ended June 30, 2004.
Jul 16, 2004 ... NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziff Davis Holdings Inc. announced that it will release its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 before 9:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, July 23, 2004. Management will also conduct a live conference call to review the Company's quarterly results, market ...
Holland America Line Names Richard D. Meadows, CTC Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales.
Jul 16, 2004 ... SEATTLE, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has appointed Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing and sales. Meadows will report to Stein Kruse, president and chief operating officer, and will have global revenue responsibility for marketing the cruises and ...
NEC Ships New VT Series Projectors: Easy to Learn, Easy to Use, and Easy to Own; Portable-Style Large Screen Projectors Enable People to More Affordably Connect With Audiences.
Jul 16, 2004 ... CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Solutions (America), Inc. Visual Systems Division announces the shipping of four new portable projectors that are easy to learn, easy to use and easy to own, displaying crystal clear images every time. These affordable projectors provide superior ...
MORNING UPDATE: Man Securities Issues Alerts for MU, CY, IBM, NFLX, and RMBS.
Jul 16, 2004 ... CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Man Securities issues the following Morning Update at 8:30 AM EDT with new PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020214/MANSECLOGO ) Before the open ... PriceWatch Alerts for MU, CY, IBM, NFLX, ...
MORNING UPDATE: Man Securities Issues Alerts for SNDK, PMCS, LEXR, FCS, and UIS.
Jul 16, 2004 ... CHICAGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Man Securities issues the following Morning Update at 8:30 AM EDT with new PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020214/MANSECLOGO ) Before the open ... PriceWatch Alerts for SNDK, PMCS, LEXR, ...
Delta Air Lines Sparkles With Many Candles.
Jul 16, 2004 ... BOSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Guess who is celebrating their 75th birthday this year -- Delta Air Lines . Delta honors 75 years of serving customers today with special events in Boston including: <Pre>- A commemorative event for Delta employees, family and friends at Logan ...
Drug Costs Linked to Adherence, but Prices Still Climbing, Says DoctorSolve; Canadian pharmacies like DoctorSolve ( http://www.doctorsolve.com ) are often still the best alternative for the elderly and uninsured.
Jul 16, 2004 ... CANTON, Ohio, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing prescriptions at lower prices promotes better health and curbs overall healthcare expenses. But despite efforts to cut costs, Canadian drugs are often still the least expensive option for the elderly and uninsured. According to ...
American Stroke Association Urges Blacks to Know Signs of Stroke, Take Action.
Jul 16, 2004 ... DALLAS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A stranger struck Evelyn Young in the back of the head, threatening to kill her. It was a stroke. Young is not alone. Stroke is the nation's No. 3 killer and a leading cause of severe disability. Every 45 seconds someone has a ...
Stratton Tells Congress New Draft Fire Regulations Ready for Commission Review This Fall.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Hal Stratton recently told the Senate Commerce Committee that the agency staff will have new draft proposed flammability standards for mattresses and upholstered furniture ready for Commission ...
CPSC Posts Recalls to its Web Site.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the manufacturer of the product listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. <Pre> ...
I, Robot or I, Rotund??? Consumer Group Says Summer Movie Hunks Like Will Smith Are Actually Chunks ... According to the Federal Government.
Jul 16, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer's blockbuster movie season is here, and while you might think that I, Robot star Will Smith (6'2", 210 lbs) is movie-star fit, the flawed Body Mass Index (BMI) standard says he's "overweight." A BMI of 25 or higher makes you overweight, and Will ...
Clarian Health Partners Setting New Standards in Intensive Care Delivery; Clarian to Implement eICU(R) solution.
Jul 16, 2004 ... INDIANAPOLIS, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarian Health Partners - Methodist, Indiana University and Riley hospitals - is announcing its plans to use the latest advancement in intensive care delivery to its most critical patients, the eICU(R) solution, invented by VISICU, Inc. Clarian is one ...
goZing Surveys Surpasses $3 Million Mark in Cash Rewards to Consumers; Panelists Reap Rewards for Completing Online Surveys.
Jul 16, 2004 ... ENCINO, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- goZing Surveys, the premier panel provider to online market research companies worldwide, announced that it has surpassed the three million dollar milestone in cash rewards and redeemable gift certificates paid to panel members since the program's ...
Hydro to Expand Italian Aluminium Rolling Mill.
Jul 16, 2004 ... OSLO, Norway, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydro will upgrade its aluminium rolling mill in Slim, Italy, to meet customer demand for high quality products. The investment will strengthen Hydro Aluminium in Southern Europe and the company's position as the leading supplier of aluminium rolled ...
MobileLime Integrates with StoreNext's ISS45 POS Solution; Cell Phone Technology to Provide Convenient and Paperless Transactions for Independent Grocers.
Jul 16, 2004 ... NEWTON, Mass., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileLime, a Service of Vayusa Inc., has announced that its software solution has fully integrated with StoreNext's latest ISS45 Version 8 point-of-sale (POS) system. Shoppers now have the convenience of paying for groceries using their mobile ...
More Than 20 Million Consumers Using the Internet to Manage Health Benefits; With Healthcare Costs Rising, Consumers Increasingly Turn Online to Save Time and Eventually Money.
Jul 16, 2004 ... NEW YORK, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- With the out-of-pocket costs for most health plans nearly doubling in price over the past two years, and employers continuing the trend of migrating more financial accountability and responsibility to employees, a new group of empowered consumers has ...