PR Newswire back issues from Wednesday, January 24:
National Policy Experts Lend Their Voices to the Foster Care Cause.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Dick Armey, James J. Blanchard and Charlie Cook Address Casey Family Programs' Annual Meeting SEATTLE, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National political experts will speak Thursday, Jan. 25, at the annual meeting of Seattle-based Casey Family Programs, the largest national ...
Ceres Says President Bush's Call for More Ethanol Is Feasible if New Crops Are Tapped.
Jan 24, 2007 ... THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy crop company Ceres, Inc. said that President Bush's expected call for a substantial increase in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) at tonight's State of the Union address is achievable, but new dedicated energy crops and government ...
ColorChip Announces PON Transceiver Availability.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Fiber Optics Expo (FOE) 2007, TOKYO, January 24 /PRNewswire/ -- ColorChip, a leading developer and provider of fiber optics components based on PLC technology, announced today at the Fiber Optics Expo in Tokyo, Japan the availability of GEPON (EPON) diplexer transceivers px10 and px20 as ...
Amnesty International Report Reveals Crackdown on Free Expression in Azerbaijan.
Jan 24, 2007 ... [E]veryone may enjoy freedom of thought and speech. - Azerbaijani Constitution, Article 47 WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Journalists striving to expose the misuse of government power are increasingly living under the threat of politically motivated arrests, ...
GAO Report Reveals CMS Will Stop Medicaid Patients From Using Their Community Pharmacist.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Thousands of Community Pharmacies Will No Longer Be Able to Participate in Medicaid Under Proposed Reimbursement Changes ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An analysis dated December 22, 2006, yet only released publicly yesterday by the Government ...
NumbersUSA Reminds President That Guestworker Talk is Affront to Millions Already Driven Out of Job Market.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Black Men and Less Educated Americans Especially Hard Hit by Current Foreign Labor WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As President Bush is expected to again promote amnesty and a guestworker program in his State of the Union Address tonight, NumbersUSA urges him to ...
PlanetOut Inc. to Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2006 Results on February 15, 2007.
Jan 24, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PlanetOut Inc. , the leading media and entertainment company exclusively focused on the gay and lesbian market, will announce its financial results on Thursday, February 15, 2007 for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006 ....
Certicom Launches Suite B Professional Services.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Security and cryptography experts quickly and cost-effectively upgrade products to meet Suite B standards Suite B power bundles to be demonstrated at RSA Conference MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Certicom (TSX: CIC) today announced the Suite B ...
TV on the Radio Run the Table on Critics' Year-End Lists, Announce Spring Tour.
Jan 24, 2007 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TV on the Radio found themselves perched atop a plethora of "Best of '06" music roundups -- from the darkest corners of the blogosphere to the pages of The New York Times, the band's second album, Return to Cookie Mountain has been deemed ...
Statement of SEIU President Andy Stern Re: State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Andrew L. Stern, International President of the largest health care union in North America, released the following statement today regarding President Bush's State of the Union address: "When every man, woman, and child in America ...
Post-News Charities Awards $100,000 to Metro Denver Nonprofits.
Jan 24, 2007 ... DENVER, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Post-News Charities, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, has awarded $100,000 to 10 metro Denver nonprofit agencies that provide literacy programs and/or services for low-income youth. The following agencies received Post-News Charities ...
ISSI Fiscal Q1 2007 Quarterly Earnings Conference Call.
Jan 24, 2007 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. today announced that it has scheduled its regularly held quarterly conference call for Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time to discuss the company's financial results for the quarter ...
SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.
Jan 24, 2007 ... LEBANON, N.H., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Tuesday, Jan 23 2007, 6:31:31 PM EST. SNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS This glossary of terms is used by all ski areas when they report to ...
Nancy G. Brinker, Leader of Global Breast Cancer Movement, Attends State of Union Address as Invited Guest.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder Advocates for Underserved, Represents Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors DALLAS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and leader in the global fight to end breast cancer, will represent ...
Allis-Chalmers Prices Common Stock Offering.
Jan 24, 2007 ... HOUSTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. announced today that it has priced a public offering of 6.0 million shares of its common stock at $17.65 per share. Allis-Chalmers has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 900,000 ...
U.S. Provides Emergency Flood Assistance to Bolivia.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On January 22, U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia Philip S. Goldberg declared a disaster in that country due to the effects of flooding. In response, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced that ...
Brocade Announces Termination of Stockholder Rights Plan Effective January 23, 2007.
Jan 24, 2007 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. today announced that the Company's stockholder rights plan, commonly referred to as a "poison pill," has been amended to accelerate the expiration date to January 23, 2007, effectively terminating ...
Statement by Shay Bilchik on the President's State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a statement of Shay Bilchik, president and CEO of the Child Welfare League of America, on the President's State of the Union Address "Each year we wait in anticipation of the President's annual State of the Union ...
Health Centers Respond to President Bush's State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Community Health Centers across the country commend the President for making health insurance coverage a top priority for his Administration, and for calling on Congress to address this matter. We have always maintained that what every ...
Pew Center on Global Climate Change Statement on State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement is from Eileen Claussen, president of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change (http://www.pewclimate.org/), in response to the White House announcement that President Bush will use his State of the Union address ...
Toshiba to Ship 56-Nanometer NAND Flash Memories.
Jan 24, 2007 ... To Ship Industry's Highest Density Chip, Fabricated With Cutting-edge Process Technology Co-developed With SanDisk IRVINE, Calif. and TOKYO, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), reinforcing its leadership in the development and fabrication of powerful, high density ...
Showtime Networks Leads Nominations for 13th Annual NAMIC Vision Awards.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Record Number 37 Networks Garner Nominations FX Networks' 'The Shield' Tops All Programs With 4 Nods LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations for the 13th Annual NAMIC Vision Awards were announced today by the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in ...
BancFirst Corporation Reports Record Earnings.
Jan 24, 2007 ... OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BancFirst Corporation reported net income of $13.5 million or $.84 diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter, and $49.4 million or $3.07 diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2006. The results compare to $11.5 ...
AUDIO From Medialink: George Lopez Helps Chrysler Club Championship Golf Event Swing Into Action.
Jan 24, 2007 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Can you imagine teeing it up at one of the world's most famous golf tournaments alongside some of today's greatest players? Here's more on the kickoff to an event that will help make the dreams of two amateur golfers a reality. Listen to this ...
The Conference Board(R) Australia Business Cycle Indicators(SM).
Jan 24, 2007 ... Australia Leading Economic Indicators and Related Composite Indexes for November 2006 NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board announced today that the leading index for Australia increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in November. ...
Identity Theft and Tax Time Tips.
Jan 24, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We are approaching "Tax Season" once again. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, this means added opportunities for identity thieves to steal your identity. The documents taxpayers send and receive this time of year ...
Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Disability Rights Advocates Partner to Create Care Application for Visually-Impaired Customers.
Jan 24, 2007 ... PG&E's CARE Program Provides Eligible Customers with a 20-Percent Discount on Monthly Bills SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company, in partnership with Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), announced today that the application for the California ...
Scientists Analyze President's Fuel and Gas Mileage Proposals: President and Congress Should Turn 34 MPG by 2017 'Assumption' Into Reality.
Jan 24, 2007 ... State of the Union Response by David Friedman, Research Director, Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from David Friedman, the research director of the Union of Concerned Scientists, regarding a possible fuel ...
Diddy Takes Over Miami for Superbowl XLI Weekend.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Jacob York Presents - Diddy Superbowl Weekend in Miami ATLANTA, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The one and only, Sean "Diddy" Combs has partnered with one of the largest promotion companies, Jacob York Presents, to produce an exclusive, over-the-top, star-studded bash in Miami for ...
Heineken and Premiere Magazine Unveil the Heineken Red Star Award to Recognize Originality, Innovation and Vision.
Jan 24, 2007 ... - New Award for Directors Debuts at Eight Independent Film Festivals in 2007 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Heineken USA, a longtime supporter of independent film, announced today the creation of the Heineken Red Star Award to be awarded at eight Independent Film ...
Campaign for America's Future: 'State of the Union 2007: By the Numbers'.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Bush is expected to hail the state of the union as strong tonight, but for Americans worrying about how to make ends meet, the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to numbers compiled today by the Campaign for ...
AUDIO from Medialink: Creating a New Career in Retirement.
Jan 24, 2007 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Is your retirement plan to move to Florida and play golf everyday? Or are you like more and more Americans who are following their dreams and starting their own businesses? Here's more on the results of a new survey that shows more seniors are choosing ...
United Financial Corp. Declares Dividend.
Jan 24, 2007 ... GREAT FALLS, Mont., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Financial Corp. ("United") today reported that the Board of Directors has declared a $.60 cash dividend to record holders of February 2, 2007 payable on February 6, 2007. About United Financial Corp. ...
VIDEO From Medialink: Life After Retirement.
Jan 24, 2007 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- There is indeed life after retirement. According to the results of a new survey by AXA Equitable, more and more Americans are starting their own businesses. A new generation of "silver" entrepreneurs shows that while you may be retired, your work is not ...
Mexico Fund Publishes Repurchase Price and List of Portfolio Securities In Connection With In-Kind Repurchase Offer.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Mexico Fund, Inc. released today the composition of its investment portfolio as of the close of markets on January 23, 2007, the Repurchase Pricing Date described in the Repurchase Offer Notice for the Fund's recent in-kind repurchase ...
BSML Appoints New Chief Financial Officer.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BSML, Inc. , formerly BriteSmile, Inc., a leading provider of state-of-the-art teeth whitening systems, today announced that it has appointed Richard DeYoung as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective on or about February 5, 2007. ...
Democratic Response of Senator Jim Webb to the President's State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is Senator Jim Webb's response to President Bush's State of the Union Address. Please direct questions to the Office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Good evening. I'm Senator Jim Webb, from Virginia, ...
BET Offers Up A Dream in 'ONE NIGHT ONLY'.
Jan 24, 2007 ... New Original Series, ONE NIGHT ONLY, Takes Center Stage On BET Tonight Tuesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT, BET will premiere the new original program, ONE NIGHT ONLY. This inspiring reality docu-soap follows ...
Vodafone Italy Expands WiFi Footprint Through Roaming Agreement With Trustive.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Vodafone Italia Customers can now Easily Access Hotspots Worldwide all Under the Vodafone Brand AMSTERDAM, January 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Trustive, Europe's leading wireless hotspot access provider, today announced that it has signed a bi-lateral roaming agreement with Vodafone ...
President's Health Care Proposal Fails to Address Children's Health Needs.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) today commended President Bush for attempting to address the nation's urgent health care needs in tonight's State of the Union Address. While acknowledging the need to address health care is a refreshing step ...
Evergreen Energy Praises White House and Congressional Commitments to Address Climate Change.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Refined Coal Can Help States and Industry Meet Clean Air Mercury and Clean Air Interstate Rules - Carbon Avoidance Is Better Than Sequestration DENVER, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Evergreen Energy Inc. , a leader in providing cost effective solutions for energy and ...
National Environmental Trust's Clapp on SOTU Speech.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement by Philip E. Clapp, president, National Environmental Trust, on tonight's State of the Union address: "There is no revolution in global warming policy in anything the President is proposing, no matter how ...
CAF: President Bush Made Big Promises With No Real Plan in His State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Experts Respond to the President's Address to Congress WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Bush made big promises with no plan to fulfill them in tonight's State of the Union address to Congress, according to experts with the Campaign for America's Future ...
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, 'Reggaeton' Concept Vehicle at 2007 Washington Auto Show.
Jan 24, 2007 ... All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Washington Auto Show ...
Statement on Budget & Health Care Taxes in State of the Union.
Jan 24, 2007 ... <Pre> To: White House Correspondents, Economics ReportersWhat: Statement on Budget & Health Care Taxes in State of the Union </Pre> In committing his Administration to a balanced budget by 2012, the President seems to be acknowledging that deficits matter. This is ...
State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... As Prepared for Delivery WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of President Bush's State of the Union address: Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: ...
AHIP Statement on State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) President and CEO Karen Ignagni made the following statement regarding the health care agenda outlined in President Bush's State of the Union address tonight: (Logo: ...
White House Press Office: State Of The Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... As Prepared for Delivery WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of President Bush's State of the Union Address, as prepared for delivery: Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and ...
BCBSA Response to State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /USNewswire-PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Scott P. Serota, president and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) applauds President Bush's focus on healthcare during the State of the ...
Response to State of the Union Address by Environmental Defense Farm Policy Campaign Director, Scott Faber.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Ethanol Mandate Increase Highlights Need for Working Lands Incentive WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Environmental Defense Farm Policy Campaign Director Scott Faber, in response to the State of the Union address: ...
Cellulosic Ethanol Takes Off!
Jan 24, 2007 ... Engineering Commences for the First U.S. Pulp Mill Based Biorefinery ATLANTA, and PARK FALLS, Wis., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Flambeau River Biorefinery, LLC of Wisconsin has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with American Process Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia to ...
Statement By AARP CEO Bill Novelli on President Bush's State of the Union.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP CEO Bill Novelli made the following statement today in response to President Bush's State of the Union address: "Tonight we heard the president call for cooperation. History has taught us that in order to tackle big problems, ...
AMA Applauds Health Care Focus in State of the Union.
Jan 24, 2007 ... President Bush Highlights Need to Cover the Uninsured, AMA Priority Issue WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a statement attributable to William G. Plested III, M.D. AMA President: "The American Medical Association applauds President Bush's ...
DNC: Smooth Talking Mitt Embraces Bush Health Care Tax.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was issued today by the Democratic National Committee: Smooth talking Mitt Romney tonight rushed to embrace President Bush's latest health care scheme, even though it represents a new health care tax for middle class ...
Pelosi and Reid: We Should Work Together to Take America in a New Direction.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on President Bush's State of the Union address: "Congress has demonstrated in the last three weeks that great things happen for the ...
World Wildlife Fund Statement on President Bush's State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carter Roberts, president and CEO of World Wildlife Fund, issued the following statement following President Bush's State of the Union address: "Tonight the President took a long overdue step toward acknowledging global warming as ...
State of the Union Does Not Address Affordable Housing Crisis: Public Housing Program at Risk.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Bush addressed several critical challenges facing our country in his State of the Union address, challenges which deserve our attention and our best efforts to resolve them. However, notably absent from the President's list of ...
Reaction to President Bush's SOTU Statement by Jana Skewes, CEO, Shared Health.
Jan 24, 2007 ... CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- President Bush should be commended for his goal to lower health care costs and empower consumers underscored in his State of the Union speech tonight. Broadening the base of insured Americans, as he proposes through several measures, will only ...
Richard Viguerie: What I Didn't Hear in the President's State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... MANASSAS, Va., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Richard A. Viguerie regarding the President's State of the Union Address: "I was struck more by what I didn't hear than by what I heard. "What he did say was mostly big-government ...
Statement by Dave Meyer, 2007 National Chairman, Associated Builders and Contractors on President Bush's State of the Union Address January 23, 2007.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Tonight, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) joins the president in his call for comprehensive reform of the nation's immigration laws to secure our broken borders and create a sensible temporary guest worker program that will allow ...
Microsoft and AT Vendors Usher in Next Wave of Technology for People With Disabilities.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office Release and Assistive Technology Companies Bring Customers Unprecedented Ease of Use ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. and assistive technology (AT) vendors today unveiled an array of innovative products ...
Innovative Applications Built for Windows Vista Help People Find, Connect to and Access Information.
Jan 24, 2007 ... Dozens of third-party gadgets, novel applications built for Windows Vista to debut next week and in coming months. REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- An array of innovative, third-party miniapplications and programs that bring to life the technology advances in ...
The Start of the Journey - Americans and Canadians can now Trace Their European Ancestors' First Steps Away From Their Homeland.
Jan 24, 2007 ... LONDON, January 24 /PRNewswire/ -- From today U.S. and Canadian citizens can carry out a full online search of all ship passenger records for vessels leaving British ports (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) on voyages to North America and the rest of the world. The easily-searchable, ...
Dean Responds to President Bush's State of the Union Address.
Jan 24, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union address this evening: "Democrats welcome President Bush's call to achieve 'big things' for the ...
VIDEO from Medialink: Smooching or Smiling for Charity.
Jan 24, 2007 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrities are flocking to the streets of Park City, Utah this week to get a glimpse of the independent films premiering at this year's festival. But, the stars are also getting a chance to pucker up or flash a smile for charity at the Philips Sonicare ...