PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, September 14:
Change in Health and Safety Executive Focus Threatens Lives Says Amicus.
Sep 14, 2004 ... LONDON, September 15 /PRNewswire/ -- A sea change in strategy by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that will reduce the number and frequency of workplace inspections is reckless and will endanger lives says Amicus. A new report, commissioned by Amicus from the ...
Amicus Vows to Fight for Equal Pay in Finance.
Sep 14, 2004 ... BRIGHTON, England, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance union Amicus has vowed to work with the major financial services companies and the Equal Opportunities Commission to tackle the gender pay gap in the finance sector. Amicus say that although gender pay disparity is an ...
ProLogis Signs Build-to-Suit Agreement With LoraFret in Southern France.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MARSEILLE, France, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - Agreement to Add Fifth Facility at ProLogis Park Clesud MARSEILLE, France, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, today announced ...
Sunrise Telecom Offers Jitter and Wander Analysis for SDH Networks in a Handheld Platform.
Sep 14, 2004 ... SAN JOSE, California, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - Pulse Mask Analysis Also Added to Widely-Used SunSet SDH Sunrise Telecom Incorporated (Nasdaq: SRTI), a leading provider of service verification equipment for telecommunications and cable TV networks, today ...
Zain Raj Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Euro RSCG Chicago; Raj to Lead Growth and Development of Chicago-Based Organization.
Sep 14, 2004 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Zain Raj has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Euro RSCG Chicago, it was announced today by Ron Bess, Euro RSCG Worldwide's Regional Director of North America and CEO of Euro RSCG Chicago. Raj will partner with ...
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center - Dr. Paul A. Jones Performs Chicago's First FDA Approved Carotid Artery Stent Procedure.
Sep 14, 2004 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, September 14, 2004, Dr. Paul A. Jones, Chief of Cardiovascular Services at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, performed the first FDA approved Carotid Artery Stent Procedure in Chicago. On Thursday, September 2, 2004 The U.S. Food and Drug ...
Commerce Title Company Names Cheryl Hottensmith to New Post.
Sep 14, 2004 ... HUDSON, Ohio, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Commerce Title Company is pleased to announce that Cheryl Hottensmith has joined the company's Hudson, Ohio, office as assistant regional operations manager. Her primary responsibilities include focusing on new construction transactions. ...
Mexican Authorities 'Violated Every Tenet of the Rule of Law' in Closing School for Troubled American Teens.
Sep 14, 2004 ... BAJA, Mexico, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The closure by Mexican federal authorities of a school for troubled American teenagers in Ensenada, Mex., was an act that "violated virtually every principal of the rule of law" and was "supremely irresponsible" according to Ken Kay, president of the ...
Aloha's CEO to Step Down; Zander Assumes New Position as Vice Chairman of the Board.
Sep 14, 2004 ... HONOLULU, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Aloha Airgroup, Inc. Chairman Han H. "Sonny" Ching announced today that Glenn R. Zander will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer and assuming the new position of Vice Chairman of the Board of the privately-held parent company of ...
Los Angeles Rabbi Heads to Florida and Hurricane Ivan for the High Holidays.
Sep 14, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabbi Isaac Jeret is the newly appointed Rabbi of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute in Simi Valley. However, he will not be spending the upcoming Jewish holidays in Sunny California. For the Jewish holidays, he has decided that he belongs in ...
Schatz & Nobel, P.C. Files Class Action Lawsuit Against IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc.
Sep 14, 2004 ... HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Schatz & Nobel, P.C., which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, filed a lawsuit seeking class action status in the United States District Court for the Northern District of ...
Real Estate Partnership Buys Bethlehem Steel Works; Richard Fischbein and Michael Perrucci Join With Real Estate Developers Jeff Gural, Barry Gosin and James Kuhn to Buy Bethlehem From International Steel Group.
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- New York lawyer Richard Fischbein and partner Michael Perrucci joined with developers Jeff Gural, Barry Gosin and James Kuhn to buy the 162-acre Bethlehem Steel Works to redevelop as a mixed-use community. The real estate partnership ...
B.C. Government and Weyerhaeuser Agree on Tenure Reallocation.
Sep 14, 2004 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Weyerhaeuser Company today announced that it has reached a tenure reallocation agreement with the Province of British Columbia. Under the terms of Bill 28 -- Forestry Revitalization Act -- the Province will reduce Weyerhaeuser's ...
Indian Gaming Employment Grows 9.4% to Far Exceed Most Other Industries; More Than 46,000, Mostly Non-Indians, Are Employed in California Indian Casinos.
Sep 14, 2004 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- While many of the state's industries showed little or no job growth over the last 12 months, employment at California Indian gaming casinos continued its rapid growth, employing 46,400 individuals as of August, 2004. Among industries ...
EnerSys Completes Acquisition of Australian-based First National Battery to Further Expand Global Presence.
Sep 14, 2004 ... READING, Pennsylvania, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), one of the world's largest manufacturers, marketers, and distributors of industrial batteries, announced that on September 10, 2004 its Australian-based subsidiary, EnerSys Australia PTY Ltd., entered into an ...
AAA Reports Gas Prices Down Slightly, Ivan Remains A Concern.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The national average price of self- serve regular gasoline is two cents lower since mid-August. While lower pump prices are welcome, Hurricane Ivan is not. Hurricane Ivan has the potential to create upward pressure on gas prices throughout ...
AAA Reports Gas Prices Down Since Mid-August, Ivan Cause For Concern.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The national average price of self- serve regular gasoline is two cents lower since mid-August. While lower pump prices are welcome, Hurricane Ivan is not. Hurricane Ivan has the potential to create upward pressure on gas prices throughout ...
Small Business Association Aggressive on Health Insurance Reform.
Sep 14, 2004 ... PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- SMC Business Councils has committed itself to a new, more aggressive effort to contain small businesses' health insurance costs. Speaking to business and labor leaders at a conference on September 15th sponsored by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost ...
AT&T Wireless and American Red Cross Partner to Bring Family Emergency Preparedness Information to the Community; Visit an AT&T Wireless store this week to learn about free training sessions and to receive safety tips.
Sep 14, 2004 ... CLEVELAND, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Local AT&T Wireless stores and the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter will join forces to provide residents of Greater Cleveland with Family Emergency Preparedness information and the option of attending two free training session on September ...
Partnership for Food Safety Education Releases Compelling Consumer Data; Americans Know Food Safety, Yet Fall Short on Compliance.
Sep 14, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Partnership for Food Safety Education, creator of the Fight BAC!(R) campaign, released a report today detailing American's food safety behaviors. The findings of a national consumer study of nearly 5000 adults -- one of the largest food safety ...
Franchise Show Highlights Sector's Small-Business Opportunities.
Sep 14, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Those seeking independence through small-business ownership can explore more than 100 franchised brands known for quality, consistency, service and value. The West Coast Franchise Expo scheduled Oct. 15-17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center will ...
Stupak, Experts Urge Leadership, Funding to Resolve National Communications Interoperability Crisis; Stupak: 'Zero, Nothing' Being Done Now to Resolve Interoperability Crisis.
Sep 14, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and co-chair of the U.S. House Law Enforcement Caucus, today joined other experts at a New Millennium Research Council (NMRC) panel presentation in calling on Congress and the ...
Connect Your Listeners to the 'Battle for Marriage' Live Simulcast September 19th; ** Radio Alert **.
Sep 14, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) President, Tony Perkins will join Dr. James Dobson, Founder and Chairman of Focus on the Family, Shirley Dobson, Dr. Richard Land, president of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Ken Hutcherson, Senior Pastor of ...
Visual Networks Co-Sponsoring Network World's Voice Over IP Technology Tour; Visual Networks to Showcase the Voice Over IP Capabilities of Its UpTime Select Solution to Targeted Audience of Network, Telecommunications and IT Executives.
Sep 14, 2004 ... ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual Networks, Inc.(R) , a leading provider of networked application integrity solutions, today announced that it is a platinum presenting sponsor of Network World's Technology Tour, "Voice Over IP: The New Age Begins." The series of four ...
The Eighth Annual Miami Herald Americas Conference Highlights the Future of Latin America and the U.S. Presidential Election; Conference speakers, including Colombia President Alvaro Uribe and Bolivian President Carlos D. Mesa, to examine how election outcomes and other issues might affect the region.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MIAMI, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2004 Miami Herald Americas Conference, the premier business and political forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, will address emerging issues in the region, with emphasis on the future of Latin America in light of the U.S. November elections. The ...
RemoteScan Solves Scanning Dilemma for Thin Client Appliances.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MISSOULA, Mont., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- RemoteScan (http://www.remote-scan.com/), has added to its product line with the release of RemoteScan(TM) for Thin Clients. RemoteScan for Thin Clients is Windows(R) software which lets users attach any USB scanner directly to their Wyse(R), ...
Connecticut Office of Shepherd, Finkelman, Miller & Shah, LLC Files Securities Class Action on Behalf of Former Travelers Shareholders.
Sep 14, 2004 ... HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Shepherd, Finkelman, Miller & Shah, LLC (http://www.classactioncounsel.com/; e-mail: jmiller@classactioncounsel.com), a law firm with offices in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida, announced today that it has filed a class action on ...
7th Annual Mixshow Power Summit Set to Kick Off in Puerto Rico on September 29th; Snoop Dogg, Chingy, Mase, Kanye West, Lil Jon, Twista, Jadakiss, Juvinile, Xzbit, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Terror Squad, Ying Yang Twins, Trick Daddy, Talib Kweli, Queen Latifah....And Many More Set to Highlight 2004 Summit!!!
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The RPM Group has announced the line-up for the 7th annual Mixshow Power Summit, the preeminent conference in the urban music industry. Scheduled to be held from September 29th-October 2nd in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the four-day conference will provide a ...
L'Oreal USA Named One Of America's Safest Companies.
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oreal USA has been named one of America's Safest Companies by Occupational Hazards magazine, a national publication for occupational safety and health professionals. The award is presented annually and recognizes companies for outstanding occupational ...
Small Scale But Cutting-Edge Research Projects Garner State Grants.
Sep 14, 2004 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten small-scale but innovative projects have been awarded funds by the California Energy Commission to conduct cutting-edge research that will reduce the cost of producing electricity, save energy and improve the environment. The ...
The Keg Spirit Foundation continues its support for children.
Sep 14, 2004 ... VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighty-eight Keg Steakhouse & Bar locations across North America will be donating $2.00 from every entree sold off a special feature sheet between now and October 31st to local charities through The Keg Spirit Foundation. Guests will be ...
GFI FAXmaker 12 ups the Ante With Better Fax-to-Email Server Integration.
Sep 14, 2004 ... LONDON, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - New GFI FAXmaker Version Offers Improved Email Integration for Administrators and Users Alike, at a Lower Cost GFI is launching a new version of its enterprise fax server, GFI FAXmaker. Version 12 merges GFI FAXmaker for Exchange ...
Xyratex Announces High Volume Automated Solution for Testing Latest 2.5-Inch Disk Drives.
Sep 14, 2004 ... HAVANT, England, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Xyratex Ltd (Nasdaq: XRTX), a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and disk drive test and process solutions, today announced details of its fully automated high volume test solution, purpose-designed to improve the ...
Hancock Telecom Meets Customers' Changing Needs With Switchmaxx Unified Self-Care(TM).
Sep 14, 2004 ... WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Phonetics LC announced today that Hancock Telecom will soon offer its Switchmaxx Unified Self-Care(TM) to residential and business communications customers throughout East-Central Indiana. These customers will be able to shop, buy, provision and ...
Maclaren USA, Inc. Agrees to Purchase Theodore Bean Brand.
Sep 14, 2004 ... SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Maclaren USA, Inc. today announced that it is entering into agreement to purchase the intellectual properties and assets of Temecula, Calif.-based Theodore Bean, a division of Motion Imports. Privately held Maclaren did not disclose terms of ...
Carnegie Mellon CyLab to Offer New Executive Security Program at University's Silicon Valley West Coast Campus.
Sep 14, 2004 ... PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab this year will begin to offer a new executive certificate program in security in Silicon Valley to address the policy, management, and physical and technical issues facing government and industry. (Logo: ...
BI-LO to Assist Red Cross With Disaster Relief; Grocer Will Match Donations Up To $25,000.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MAULDIN, S.C., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- BI-LO supermarkets announced today that the chain will begin a donation program in their stores this week to encourage customers and Associates to assist the American Red Cross in their disaster relief efforts. The effort is in response to a plea ...
New Stand-Alone Computer From Innovative Integration Enables Vast Range of Analog and Digital I/O Solutions; SBC6713e Powers Real Time Embedded Control and Remote Data Acquisition By Integrating User-Programmable 300 MHz Texas Instruments TMS320C6713 Floating- Point DSP, 100 Mbps Ethernet, 600Kgate Spartan IIe FPGA & Dual OMNIBUS I/O Sites.
Sep 14, 2004 ... SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Integration today announces its new SBC6713e, a high-performance, flexible, standalone digital signal processing (DSP) board. Harnessing the powerful, C-friendly, Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320C6713 floating-point DSP, the SBC6713e ...
EDGE Tech Corp Introduces a 3-Port USB 2.0 Hub Plus 9-in-1 Card Reader; New EDGE(TM) Hub Plus Reader Now Shipping.
Sep 14, 2004 ... DALLAS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- EDGE Tech Corp, a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable computing products, storage devices, and other experience-enhancing technology solutions announced today the launch of a 3-Port USB 2.0 Hub Plus 9-in-1 Card Reader. This is the ...
Houston-Based SolArc Names Scott Chamberlain as CFO.
Sep 14, 2004 ... HOUSTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- SolArc, Inc., a leading provider of supply and trade management solutions for global energy companies, announced today that seasoned enterprise software company executive, Scott Chamberlain, joined the company as chief financial officer. "I am ...
Behind the Scenes Account of Mars Landing Scheduled at San Diego Space Event.
Sep 14, 2004 ... SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Last January the people around the world were captivated by the landing of two robot geologists on Mars, Spirit and Opportunity. At the Space 2004 Conference and Exposition, Dr. Firouz Naderi, the head of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA's Jet ...
AMIA Names Don Detmer President and CEO.
Sep 14, 2004 ... BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) announce the appointment of Don E. Detmer, MD, MA as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the association. "We are pleased that such a distinguished fellow of our college ...
CPSC Posts Recalls to Its Web Site.
Sep 14, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /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> ...
CPSC, Regal Lager Announce Recall to Repair 'Baby Bjorn' Infant Carriers.
Sep 14, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. ...
Historic Poll Offers Insight Into Voting Preferences of Asian-Americans.
Sep 14, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A poll released today by New California Media offers insight into the voting preferences of Asian Americans in regards to the upcoming presidential election, party preference and several key national issues. New California Media is a nationwide ...
Realty Executives Northern California Launches New and Improved Insured Forms Listing Package for Homesellers; Now Realty Executives Northern California Agents Have Customized Essential Tools in One Easy-to-Use Client-Friendly Booklet.
Sep 14, 2004 ... CONCORD, Calif., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Executives Northern California today announced it is launching the Insured Forms Listing Package as a valued new tool for its brokers and agents to benefit its sellers. The Insured Forms' Listing Package in California is a ...
-- PHOTO ADVISORY -- VIRGIN MEGASTORE Will and Grace.
Sep 14, 2004 ... Editors are advised that a high-resolution photo is available to accompany the news release, SFTH147, "Meet the Cast of 'Will and Grace' at CD Signing at Virgin Megastore" issued on Sept. 9. Caption: The cast of Will and Grace stopped by the Virgin Megastore on Sunset Boulevard ...
The Change of Seasons Triggers Allergic Asthma For Millions of Americans; Doctor Urges Action For Controlling This Growing Health Concern.
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/12466/consumer.shtml NEWS: Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Offers Free Allergic Asthma For Dummies ...
Gifts That Give Twice From KitchenAid.
Sep 14, 2004 ... BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a truly special kitchen gift? How about one that offers not only great looks and stellar performance, but an opportunity to support a worthy cause? As part of its Cook for the Cure(R) initiative, KitchenAid has created four pink ...
Light Reading Insider Analyzes the Next-Generation DSL Market.
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Next-generation, high-speed DSL technologies, including ADSL2+ and VDSL, are emerging as the foundation of high-bandwidth, residential access strategies for major North American telecom carriers, according to a new report from Light Reading Insider ...
'Halliestock' Celebrates 11-Year-Old Writer/Activist's Life With Daylong Arts/Good Deeds Festival in Sunnyside, Queens Sat. September 18 12 Noon-6 PM.
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The extraordinary life and legacy of Hallie Geier, an 11-year-old Queens writer and social activist who died in a traffic accident last May, will be celebrated this Saturday (September 18) in a festive yet meaningful daylong celebration of kindness, ...
Downtown For Democracy Joins Forces With Prominent Literary Figures to Present 'Where's My Democracy'? An Evening of Readings in Support of John Kerry.
Sep 14, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Political Action Committee Downtown For Democracy (D4D), will join forces with members of Los Angeles' creative community to present "Where's My Democracy?" an evening of readings by esteemed literary figures in support of presidential change in the ...
Spielberg's DreamWorks Animates Prejudice in Kids Movie; Shark Tale Uses Defamatory Ethnic Stereotyping to Characterize Villains.
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Auriana, President of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, today condemned DreamWorks SKG's newest film, Shark Tale for its unprecedented use of ethnic stereotypes to characterize villains in a recent children's movie. The movie received its North ...
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Announces Launch of $1 Billion Capital Campaign; $568 Million Already Raised in Most Ambitious Fund-Raising Initiative in Hospital's History.
Sep 14, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital announced today that it is embarking on an unprecedented capital campaign to create one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the country. The campaign, which aims to raise $1 billion and has already ...
National Starch Launches TRUETRACE(TM) Program to Verify Non-GMO Products.
Sep 14, 2004 ... BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- National Starch has expanded its crop identity-preservation program and implemented a broader, documented identity-tracing program to verify the non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) status of the company's food ingredients. ...
Glued Aimed at Viewers Stuck on TV.
Sep 14, 2004 ... SEATTLE, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- America's favorite pastime now has its own official magazine. Glued, a fun, fresh glossy styled for smart TV watchers, hit Barnes & Noble newsstands in September and is reporting steady sales for its inaugural edition. A celebration of all ...
TV-Loonland's Top-rated Children's Animation Series The Cramp Twins Successfully Airs on Cartoon Network in the USA.
Sep 14, 2004 ... LONDON and NEW YORK, September 14 /PRNewswire/ -- - Over 1 Million Viewers - #1 in its Time Period Following the overwhelming popularity of The Cramp Twins in the UK and abroad, TV-Loonland has licensed The Cramp Twins to Cartoon Network USA. The series debuted on ...
Chicagoan Russell Salzman Named Executive Vice President and CEO of Major International Real Estate Association, IREM(R).
Sep 14, 2004 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago-based Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM(R)), an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) and the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors, has ...
Salvation Army Balances Three Simultaneous Disaster Relief Operations for Hurricane-Weary Floridians.
Sep 14, 2004 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Transitioning in some Florida communities from critical disaster relief to second-phase recovery, The Salvation Army announced plans Monday to open multiple Recovery Assistance Centers for Hurricane Charley, Frances and possible Ivan survivors throughout ...
Evacuee Pets Find Refuge at Greyhound Track.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Frances descended on the southeast coast of Florida two weeks ago, a local greyhound track stepped forward to provide shelter for hundreds of pets left behind by evacuees fleeing the storm. Rob Christmas, assistant general ...
OIC Introduces Online Class 'Options Strategies in a Neutral Market'.
Sep 14, 2004 ... CHICAGO, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for investment strategies to get you through a stagnant market? Look no further than The Options Industry Council's (OIC) newest online class, "Options Strategies in a Neutral Market." This free class is located within OIC's Options University at ...
Louisiana Homeowners Can Take Control During a Power Outage; -- When the Power Goes Out, Backup Generators Help Maintain Your Lifestyle --.
Sep 14, 2004 ... MILWAUKEE, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners may not be able to control Mother Nature, but they can plan a defense against the damage and disruption that she may cause by owning a backup power generator. As Louisiana residents rely on generators to keep their homes up and running during ...
Wingstop Brings Home Top Awards From National Buffalo Wing Festival; Voted #1 Hot Sauce in the Country.
Sep 14, 2004 ... DALLAS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., the leading chicken wing chain, recently brought home top awards from the National Buffalo Wing Festival, Sept 3-5, where they celebrated their ten year anniversary. "We were bowled over by the warm reception we ...
CUBAN RELIEF: Ministry Provides Funds to Local Churches.
Sep 14, 2004 ... DALLAS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Ivan ravages its way toward the US coastline, a Dallas-based charity is already focusing relief efforts on storm victims in Cuba. WorldServe Ministries is partnering with several Christian ministry organizations to raise and distribute funds ...
New Economic Study Demonstrates Proposition 71 Benefits to State Economy; Investment in Stem Cell Research Could Yield More Than $12 Billion in Returns Through Tax Revenues, Royalty Revenues, and Health Care Cost Savings.
Sep 14, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- A new economic study, co-authored by a nationally-recognized economic research firm, the Analysis Group, and Stanford professor and economist Dr. Laurence Baker, has determined that Proposition 71, the stem cell research bond measure, will generate a ...