PR Newswire back issues from Wednesday, April 12:
Rare Infection May Put Soft Contact Lens Wearers at Risk.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- People who wear soft contact lenses may be at increased risk for a rare but serious eye infection. Known as Fusarium Kerititis, the infection could cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. More than 100 people in the US have been diagnosed in ...
'American Idol' Predictions Announced by Wynn Las Vegas.
Apr 12, 2006 ... John Avello, Director of Race & Sports Operations, Releases His Weekly Odds for the Fox Reality Show LAS VEGAS, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- All eyes -- and bets -- are on the Fox reality show "American Idol" to generate the most intense competition of the year, according to John ...
Global Signal Names CEO and CFO.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SARASOTA, Fla., April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Signal Inc. today announced that Jerry V. Elliott will join Global Signal as Chief Executive Officer and President next month. Mr. Elliott will also be joining the board of directors of Global Signal. Wesley R. Edens, who ...
Ivanhoe Energy results of testing the lower zones at California well.
Apr 12, 2006 ... BAKERSFIELD, CA, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ivanhoe Energy Inc. has completed initial testing of the lower zones at the 13,000-foot North Yowlumne 1-26 exploration well. The test program is proceeding from the lowest zone to the highest zone in the well. Zones of interest were ...
American Airlines Increases Most Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific Fare Surcharges to Help Offset High Fuel Costs.
Apr 12, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has increased fuel surcharges on fares to and from most of its trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific international destinations (excluding Japan). With a few exceptions, the increase is $10 one way, $20 round trip, and is effective ...
Crystal Cruises Celebrates Thanksgiving and Fall Sailings With Family 'Values'.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Luxury Line Offers Two-for-One Pricing on Select Fall Value Collection Cruises LOS ANGELES, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises celebrates this Thanksgiving with a tropical flair and extraordinary savings of up to 50% off brochure fares. Families ...
NorthStar Announces Major New Product Release.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SAN FRANCISCO, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar, a leading provider of enterprise-class wealth management software solutions to the financial services industry, announced the general availability of NorthStar 4.0. This release increases the out-of-the-box functionality of the suite of ...
Fourth Shift Edition of SAP Business One ERP Solution to Launch in China.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SoftBrands Targets SME Growth Opportunity With SAP-Centric Manufacturing Solution MINNEAPOLIS and XI'AN, China, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SoftBrands Inc. , a global leader in next-generation enterprise software for manufacturers and a global ISV partner of SAP America, ...
The Conference Board(R) Korea Business Cycle Indicators(SM).
Apr 12, 2006 ... Korea Leading Economic Indicators and Related Composite Indexes for February 2006 NEW YORK, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board announced today that the leading index for Korea increased 1.4 percent, while the coincident index declined 0.3 percent in February. ...
Hercules Offshore Announces Pricing of Public Offering.
Apr 12, 2006 ... HOUSTON, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. today announced the pricing of a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock at $36 per share. Of the 8,000,000 shares offered, only 1,600,000 shares were offered by Hercules as newly issued shares of common ...
Disney Offers Vision on Technology's Impact on Travel and Tourism.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Verizon Extends Evening's Entertainment Featuring Julie Andrews on V Cast to Its Wireless Customers Throughout the US WASHINGTON, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout his career Walt Disney established himself as a recognized visionary in using prototype and state-of-the-art ...
Ross-Simons Reports Unauthorized Access to Customer Data.
Apr 12, 2006 ... PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross-Simons, a leading multi-channel retailer, today reported that an external data breach occurred on its system resulting in unauthorized access of customer data related to Ross-Simons private label account applications, including private label ...
Embraer Reports First Quarter 2006 Deliveries and Total Company Backlog.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Embraer (Bovespa: EMBR3 and EMBR4; NYSE: ERJ) today announced its first quarter 2006 deliveries and Company backlog for the Airline, Business and Defense and Government markets. <Pre> Deliveries by segment were as ...
Carlos Ghosn Receives Prestigious J.D. Power and Associates 'Founder's Award' for Distinguished Service in the Automotive Industry.
Apr 12, 2006 ... NEW YORK, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power III, founder of J.D. Power and Associates, presented the prestigious Founder's Award to Carlos Ghosn for his distinguished service to the global automotive consumer. <Pre> (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060412/LATU100 ...
SurfControl Protects Network Health and Safety at Visiting Nurse Service of New York.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Nation's Largest Non-profit Home Health Care Agency Selects SurfControl Web Filter to Defend Against Internet Threats and Internal Abuse SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall// -- SurfControl (LONDON: SRF) , the world leader in Internet ...
Microsoft Announces Windows Live Academic Search.
Apr 12, 2006 ... New Research Tool Delivers Enhanced Search Capabilities to the Academic Community REDMOND, Wash., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the beta release of its Windows Live(TM) Academic Search service in seven countries. The new search service is ...
Discovery Partners International Conference Call to Announce Corporate Developments.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Discovery Partners International, Inc. announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss recent corporate developments at 11:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. PDT) on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. The call will be publicly available via the Internet ...
Infinity Announces Corporate Development Conference Call.
Apr 12, 2006 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces that it will hold a conference call to discuss recent corporate developments at 11:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. PDT) on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. The webcast will be publicly available via the Internet ...
Transgene: Cash Position and Net Cash Expenditures as of March 31, 2006.
Apr 12, 2006 ... STRASBOURG, France, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Transgene S.A. (Eurolist Paris: FR0005175080) - Transgene announces its cash position and net cash expenditures for the 3 months ending March 31, 2006 (unaudited figures, IAS/IFRS). Cash, cash equivalents and short term ...
Global Crossing Wins Managed IP VPN Contract With UK Learning and Skills Council.
Apr 12, 2006 ... - Contract renewal worth $14 million over three years. - Global Crossing will create managed IP VPN linking 54 sites across the UK. - Agreement expands range of services provided to include managed IP telephony, data and video conferencing. LONDON, April ...
BE Semiconductor Industries 2006 First Quarter Operating Results Release and Conference Call Date.
Apr 12, 2006 ... DRUNEN, The Netherlands, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. ("the Company" or "Besi") (Nasdaq: BESI; Euronext: BESI), a leading manufacturer of assembly equipment for the semiconductor industry, will report operating results for the three months ended ...
Turkcell's Number of Subscribers Reaches 28.74 Million.
Apr 12, 2006 ... ISTANBUL, Turkey, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turkcell , the leading provider of mobile communications in Turkey, announced today that its total number of subscribers reached 28.74 million as of March 31, 2006 in a stable macroeconomic environment. This is an increase of 3.0% from ...
Dieter Zetsche Addresses DaimlerChrysler Annual Meeting: Profitability Expected to Improve.
Apr 12, 2006 ... - Shareholders to decide on unchanged dividend of euro 1.50 per share - New Management Model designed to make DaimlerChrysler more successful BERLIN, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- DaimlerChrysler expects an improvement in profitability in fiscal year 2006, with ...
Infection Prevention Measures to Drive Thermometer Sales in Europe.
Apr 12, 2006 ... LONDON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Increasing public awareness about the need for enhanced infection control will spur the widespread use of non-contact thermometers, thereby supporting growth in the European temperature monitoring devices market. Targeting niche applications will also help ...
Financial Service Providers Adopt Combined Approach to Compliance & Financial Crime Says Datamonitor.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Over One Fifth of International Financial Service Providers are or Plan to Develop a Co-ordinated Approach to Financial Crime & Compliance 14% are Already Actively Engaged in Departmental and Technological Integration BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- ...
Thomson TradeWeb Reports Record First Quarter; Global Volume Exceeds $12 Trillion, Up 42% From Q1 2005.
Apr 12, 2006 ... JERSEY CITY, N.J. and LONDON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson TradeWeb, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), a major global provider of integrated information solutions to professional customers, today announced that TradeWeb, the leading global network of online ...
Emperor International Holdings to Develop High-end Shopping and Office Complex in Beijing.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Land Acquisition Marks Group's First Foray into the Chinese Capital HONG KONG, April 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emperor International Holdings Limited (''the Group'') (Hong Kong Stock Code: 163; ADR: EPRRY) today announced that it has acquired a piece of land in a key ...
Akron-Canton Airport Sets March/1st Quarter Passenger Record.
Apr 12, 2006 ... GREEN, Ohio, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter 2006 is another for the record books at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). Low fares, shorter lines and a better overall customer experience are winning over more and more Northeastern Ohio passengers. More than 130,000 travelers used ...
Morton Launches High-End Sea Salt From the Mediterranean; Available Nationwide.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Released in Response to the American Home Cook's Interest in Specialty Salts; Priced for Any Consumer to Enjoy CHICAGO, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Morton, America's authority on salt, is making high-end sea salt affordable and available to home cooks nationwide. The company ...
STMicroelectronics and Semikron Team Up to Deliver Integrated Modules for High-Power Applications.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Two leaders in Power Electronics leverage their complementary strengths to provide cost-effective and high-performing power-transistor solutions NUREMBERG, Germany and GENEVA, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Semikron International, the world leader in diode/thyristor power ...
Cingular Wireless Connects San Diego Installing Hundreds of New Cell Sites to Enhance Coverage and Services.
Apr 12, 2006 ... San Diego Receives $65 Million, California Receives $800 Million SAN DIEGO, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless continues to forge ahead with the deployment of hundreds of new cell sites in the greater San Diego area, as part of the company's $800 million investment in ...
U.S. Scores High Marks This Earth Day.
Apr 12, 2006 ... New Report Sees Positive Environmental Trends Across the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Though 2005 offered a full plate of environmental episodes that riveted the world's attention, including environmental calamities in China, Hurricane Katrina, and the U.N ....
Red China Earns Green Marks on Earth Day.
Apr 12, 2006 ... New Report Finds Increased Environmentalism in China SAN FRANCISCO, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- While China has formidable environmental problems, there are unacknowledged signs of improvement, according to the 2006 Index of Leading Environmental Indicators, released today by the ...
Atmel Announces First Quarter 2006 Conference Call.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, will hold a conference call Tuesday, April 25 at 2 p.m. PT to discuss the company's first quarter 2006 financial results. The ...
NextStudent Urges Student Borrowers to Contact Senators Asking Them to Repeal Single Lender Rule.
Apr 12, 2006 ... PHOENIX, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- NextStudent, http://www.nextstudent.com/ , one of the nation's premier education funding companies offering both student loan consolidation and reconsolidation programs, is urging student borrowers, families and concerned citizens to speak out and contact ...
Top Pediatricians Recommend ScreamFree Parenting - Thousands of Parents Value Breakthrough Approach.
Apr 12, 2006 ... ATLANTA, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- We've often heard what "4 out 5 doctors recommend," but what parenting approach do "9 out of 9" pediatricians at a leading Atlanta area pediatrics' practice recommend? ScreamFree Parenting. ScreamFree Parenting is the exciting new approach to parenting ...
Softwrap Partners With Softonic.
Apr 12, 2006 ... LONDON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Softwrap(TM) today announced that it is has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Softonic, Europe's leading software download portal with over 45,000 programs, including freeware, shareware and trial version software titles available with reviews ...
American Suzuki Expands Product Line With Two Introductions at 2006 New York International Auto Show.
Apr 12, 2006 ... World Premiere of 2007 Suzuki XL7 and North American Debut of 2007 Suzuki SX4 Light Up the Big Apple NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Following record sales in 2005 and a record first quarter to kick off 2006, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2006 New ...
McDonald's(R) Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals Go Wild.
Apr 12, 2006 ... McDonald's to Feature Characters From Walt Disney Pictures' New Computer-Animated Comedy The Wild - April 14 through May 11, 2006 OAK BROOK, Ill., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's is ready to tame the wild as a pack of characters from Walt Disney Pictures' new ...
Look Professional in Casual Clothes: The Art of Proper Clothing Care for Spring & Summer.
Apr 12, 2006 ... FabriCare Foundation discusses the value of dry cleaning casual garments NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The spring season calls for lighter fabrics, brighter colors and more comfortable clothes. This seasonal change does not have to mean dressing down. More and more ...
Give Mom a Party-in-a-Box for Mother's Day or Any Occasion.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Lilyfield Cakes Is a One-Size-Fits-All Present! WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- For Mother's Day or any special occasion, give a one-size-fits-all gift that benefits everyone in the house -- the truly luxurious Lilyfield Cakes. Packaged in a handmade ...
The Secret That Saved Randal McCloy's Life: High-Dose Fish Oil Supplied by Dr. Barry Sears Linked to Miner's Amazing Recovery.
Apr 12, 2006 ... DANVERS, Mass., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Randal McCloy was the only man pulled out alive from the Sago Mine disaster in January. He had massive and critical organ failure. His doctors worried about keeping him alive. Serious brain damage was likely, even if he did survive. ...
Small Specialty Retailers: The Time to Go Online Is Now.
Apr 12, 2006 ... REDMOND, Wash., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're a small retailer who wants to thrive in today's highly competitive, global marketplace, establishing a compelling online presence won't be an optional venture for long. If your business depends on meeting the high expectations of today's ...
Ormat Technologies Announces New Main Office Address.
Apr 12, 2006 ... RENO, Nev., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that its main corporate offices have moved from its Sparks, Nevada location to the following new address: <Pre> (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040422/LATH066LOGO ) ...
Royal Dutch Shell plc: UBS Less Than 3% Notification.
Apr 12, 2006 ... LONDON, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On 12th March 2006, Royal Dutch Shell plc ("the Company") received notification from UBS AG, pursuant to Section 198 Companies Act 1985 that at the close of its business on 5th April ...
Inductis Wins Data Mining Competition at the 10th PAKDD 2006.
Apr 12, 2006 ... NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Inductis, a Management Consulting and Analytical Services firm headquartered in New Jersey (USA), with its other two offices in New York (USA) and Gurgaon (India) has bagged the first runner's up position at the recently held data mining ...
Linktone to Announce First Quarter 2006 Financial Results on May 17, 2006.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SHANGHAI, China, April 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Linktone Ltd. , a leading provider of wireless interactive entertainment products and services to consumers in China, today announced that it will report the Company's financial results for the first quarter 2006 before the U.S. equities ...
2006 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation National Race for the Cure(R) Registration Open.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Sign Up Now to Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer at One of the Washington, D.C. Area's Most Popular Outdoor Events WASHINGTON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- It's registration time for the 2006 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation National Race for the Cure(R). The 17th annual ...
Aquentium, Inc. and Its Subsidiary, H.E.R.E. International, Inc. to Exhibit Rapidly Re-Deployable Housing Structure at 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference in San Francisco, California.
Apr 12, 2006 ... PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aquentium, Inc. (http://www.aquentium.com/) a diversified holding company trading under the symbol announced today that the company and its subsidiary, H.E.R.E. International, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 100th Anniversary ...
Academy of Country Music(R) Announces Vince Gill as Host of Annual Celebrity Golf Classic.
Apr 12, 2006 ... BURBANK, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the festivities surrounding the 41st ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, the Academy announced today that Vince Gill will host the Academy of Country Music Celebrity Golf Classic for a second year in a row. The golf classic will ...
Taco Bell Searching for the Next El Presidente.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Mountain Dew Baja Blast(R) Promotion Offers Customers a Chance to Win a Million Pesos, One Year's Supply of Food and Drink and a Trip to Taco Bell Headquarters With All the Perks IRVINE, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a dream job? A spot at the top of the food ...
SPO Medical Reports 2005 Results.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Continued Strong Sales Growth and Market Penetration Throughout 2005 WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SPO Medical Inc. (SPOM.PK), a leading developer of biosensor and microprocessor technologies for use in portable monitoring devices, announced today ...
TechTopia for the Week of 4/10.
Apr 12, 2006 ... NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology Editor Dane Grace discusses the latest technology trends with experts and executives on TechTopia, a weekly podcast airing exclusively at http://www.wallst.net/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050927/LATU121LOGO) ...
Points International Provides Corporate Update.
Apr 12, 2006 ... TORONTO, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Points International Ltd. , (BULLETIN BOARD: PTSEF) , the owner and operator of Points.com, the world's leading reward management portal, announced today that the common share purchase warrant held by IAC/InterActiveCorp's , which was ...
Verizon Business Receives Cisco 2005 Global Service Provider Partner of the Year Award.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Selection Underscores Company's Outstanding Performance, Commitment to Customer Satisfaction BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Business, a premier provider of advanced global communications and information technology (IT) solutions, has been named the Cisco ...
Harley-Davidson Announces First Quarter Results.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Worldwide Retail Sales of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Increase 6.9 Percent MILWAUKEE, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended March 26, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.29 billion ...
Particle Drilling Technologies Posts Animation of Its Patented Drilling System to Website.
Apr 12, 2006 ... HOUSTON, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Particle Drilling Technologies, Inc. ("PDTI" or "Company") today announced that it has created an animated presentation describing the patented Particle Impact Drilling (PID) system. This presentation is intended to more fully convey the ...
Cytogen Quarterly Conference Call Invitation.
Apr 12, 2006 ... 2006 First Quarter Conference Call, Monday, May 8, 2006, 4:15 p.m. U.S. EDT PRINCETON, N.J., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cytogen Corporation today announced that it would report 2006 first quarter financial results on Monday, May 8, 2006. The announcement will be ...
Cassatt and Sumisho Computer Systems Sign Strategic Partnership for Japan.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Agreement Brings Cassatt Virtualization and Automation Solution to Enterprise Customers in Japan for First Time TOKYO and SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassatt Corporation, an innovator in providing enterprise software and services to enable agile IT ...
Concur Technologies Announces Schedule For Upcoming Fiscal 2006 Second Quarter Earnings Webcast.
Apr 12, 2006 ... REDMOND, Wash., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Concur Technologies, Inc. , the world's leading provider of on-demand business services that automate Corporate Expense Management (CEM), today announced that its fiscal 2006 second quarter earnings conference call will take place on ...
Trident and Konka Announce Joint Development Lab for New Generation of 1080P Flat TVs.
Apr 12, 2006 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trident Microsystems, Inc. a worldwide leader in the development of advanced digital TV technology for the consumer digital video marketplace, and KONKA Group, a leading television and mobile phone manufacturer in China, today ...
Labopharm Reports Positive Results for Phase III Study on Once-Daily Tramadol.
Apr 12, 2006 ... - Results to be Added to NDA with PDUFA Date of September 28, 2006 - LAVAL, QC, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS) today announced that its recently completed multi-centre Phase III clinical trial (MDT3-005) for its once-daily formulation of tramadol ...
Points International Provides Corporate Update.
Apr 12, 2006 ... TORONTO, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Points International Ltd. (TSX: PTS, OTC Bulletin Board: PTSEF), the owner and operator of Points.com, the world's leading reward management portal, announced today that the common share purchase warrant held by IAC/InterActiveCorp's , which was ...
Malta Recognises eCOGRA Standards and Testing.
Apr 12, 2006 ... Player Protection the Common Goal as Major Online Gaming Regulator and Independent Standards Authority Agree to Cooperate LONDON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta (LGA) and independent standards organisation eCommerce and Online Gaming ...
Smith Micro Software Schedules Teleconference to Discuss First Quarter 2006 Financial Results.
Apr 12, 2006 ... ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith Micro Software Inc. announced today that it will report its first quarter 2006 financial results following the close of regular trading on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. The news release will be followed by a teleconference ...