Business Wire articles from January 9 2004

Business Wire archives from January 9 2004

Cameco Discusses Impact Of Uranium Prices.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors SASKATOON, Saskatchewan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Cameco Corporation said today that while it has consistently expected uranium spot prices to increase significantly over the next several years, some of the recent...

Robert Brehm, CEO of U.S. Microbics, Provides Progress Report and Outlook for Sub-Surface Waste Management.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Sub-Surface Waste Management of Delaware, Inc. (OTCBB: SSWM) announced today that Robert C. Brehm, CEO of parent company, U.S. Microbics Inc. (OTCBB: BUGS), is featured...

Multimedia Available: The Three Indispensable Rules of Asset Allocation.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors ADVISORY...for FRIDAY (Jan. 9) NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With This Story Include Audio, Text News Releases --(BUSINESS WIRE) Most experts agree that asset allocation is among the most...

UMC Reports Sales for December 2003.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors TAIPEI, R.O.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TAIEX: 2303), (UMC) today reported unaudited net sales for the month of December 2003. Revenues for December 2003 ...

Auto Club: 2004 Begins with Higher Prices at the Gas Pump; National Average Jumps 4.2 Cents Higher.
January 9, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors/Automotive Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Ending a trend of five straight weeks of declines, the price of gasoline in Southern California rose sharply in the first week of 2004,...

Pechiney: Final Results of Alcan Inc.'s Offer.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 On January 8th, 2004 the French Autorite des marches financiers released the definitive results of the offer launched by Alcan Inc. for the Pechiney securities. Taking into...

Sodexho Alliance Strengthens Management Teams.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Following the appointment of co-Chief Operating Officers Jean-Michel Dhenain and Michel Landel, Sodexho Alliance Chairman Pierre Bellon has strengthened his management team, as he...

FeRx Files U.S. IND for Phase 1/2 Clinical Testing of MagneTarg System to Deliver Mitomycin C for Treatment of Lung Cancer.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Use of Magnetic Targeted Carriers(TM) (MTCs) for Localized Delivery of Mitomycin (MMC); May Lead to Improved Treatment for ...

CyberAds Takes to the Skies -- United Airlines to Air the CYAD Story in Flight.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 CyberAds, Inc. (OTCBB:CYAD) announced today that its editorial news campaign has been approved for in-flight broadcast on United Airlines as part of the airline's...

Heineken and Asia Pacific Breweries Combine Operations in China.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Heineken N.V., the leading international brewer, today announces that it is finalising arrangements to combine its operations with its associate company, Asia...

It's a Wrap - Siemens Mobile Introduces the ST60 with Video Messaging Technology.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) (NYSE:SI)(FWB:SIE) launched the new slinky Siemens ST60. The phone captures and sends...

Matsushita Announces 130 Billion Yen Investment for Semiconductor Facility; Producing 90nm Processing System LSIs for Digital Appliances.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI (NYSE : MC)), best known for its Panasonic brand name, announced a plan for the construction of a new semiconductor production...

The Omaha Performing Arts Society Selects Tessitura Software for New Omaha Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater.
January 9, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OMAHA, Neb. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 The Omaha Performing Arts Society extensively reviewed ticketing and fundraising system functionality needs before selecting...

REMINDER/Major Foundation Formed: Inaugural Gift to Well-Known Seattle Institution.
January 9, 2004... City Desks/Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Friday (Jan. 9) --(BUSINESS WIRE) What: News Conference Announcing $50 Million Foundation When: Friday, January 9, 11:30 a.m. Where: Benaroya Hall, The Grand Lobby...

Sonic Debuts AuthorScript 5.5; Enhanced SDK Speeds 3rd-Party Development of DVD, VCD and CD-Audio Enabled Applications on Linux and Windows Platforms.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 2004 International CES LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Sonic Solutions (Nasdaq:SNIC) the world leader in DVD and CD creation software, today debuted Sonic AuthorScript(R) 5.5, the latest...

Tripath Chosen by Panasonic for Car Audio; TA2041A-Family is Featured in Panasonic's CQ-C9800U Full Digital 4-by-70-Watt In-Dash CD Player/Receiver.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Tripath Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:TRPH), creators of Digital Power Processing (DPP(R)) technology and Class-T(TM) advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers,...

ImClone Systems Incorporated Receives $5 Million Equity Milestone Payment from Merck KGaA Relating to Approval of ERBITUX -TM- in Switzerland.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL) announced today that it has achieved a milestone in its license agreement with Merck KGaA for development of...

Visage Solutions Announces ``SingleVUE'', a How-To Methodology for Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Visage Solutions, LLC, a Raleigh-based risk management and financial-operations consulting firm, announces "SingleVUE Methodology," a how-to guide to...

Today's Events in Southern California.
January 9, 2004... Assignment Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Following is a listing of media and community events for Friday, Jan. 9: ------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: In preparation...

Zacks Sell List Highlights: Overstock.com, Portal Software, FuelCell Energy, and Infineon Technologies.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are part of their exclusive list of Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell)....

Emmett/Furla Doubles Up With DMX.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Emmett/Furla Films is pleased to announce that they are in negotiations with DMX, through its film production company Bloodline Films, to act in and co-produce two feature...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Engineered Support Systems, Getty Images, Akamai Technologies, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of +33.7% since inception in...

Zacks.com Announces That Tim Murray Highlights the Following Stocks: KVH Industries, Energy Partners, RCN, Inc., Biosite, Brocade, and Dell.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 The NASDAQ and Dow have been flip-flopping lately, but your investments can stay on a steady course with market expert Tim Murray. Keep your profit opportunities on level ground...

Zacks.com Announces That Bill Martin and Matt Ragas Highlight the Following Stocks: XO Communications, InterActiveCorp, Trikon Tech, Adtran, Arris, and Transwitch.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 The tide for telecom is turning, according to Bill Martin and Matt Ragas, and these two market experts are ready. Make sure to capitalize by utilizing their unique market...

Zacks.com Features the Following Top Stocks in the Defense and Aerospace Industry: General Dynamics, Sensytech, Northrop Grumman, and FLIR Systems.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Fortify your investments from market challenges both foreign and domestic with four All Star recommendations from the lucrative defense and aerospace industry. Here are the top...

REMINDER/Breaking Ground for Casa Romantica Gardens.
January 9, 2004... News Editors/Business Editors REMINDER...for Friday (Jan. 9) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Casa Romantica's California Native Demonstration Garden, which is funded by a $75,000 ...

Could Rice Heal Diabetes? NutraCea Launches a Nationwide Campaign to Educate Healthcare Professionals.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 NutraCea (OTCBB:NTRZ), a leading nutraceutical research and development company, announced today that it will launch a nationwide diabetes...

Maguire Properties Announces Tax Treatment of 2003 Distributions.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Maguire Properties, Inc. (NYSE:MPG), a real estate investment trust, today announced that the tax treatment (Form 1099) for its 2003 dividend distributions as described in the...

Mikohn Gaming Awards Second Exclusivity Agreement for Launch of New Garfield Video Slot Game.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Gaming Writers LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Mikohn Gaming Corporation (Nasdaq:MIKN) today announced that it has entered into an additional exclusivity agreement with Isle of Capri Casinos (Nasdaq:ISLE) to...

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. Announces Results for Third Quarter Ended November 29, 2003; Company Reports Positive Comparable Store Sales of 1.2% in the Third Quarter.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, NYSE Symbol:GAP) announced unaudited fiscal 2003 third quarter and year to date results for the 12 and 40 weeks ended...

Canadian Chemical Producers Propose Over $450 Million in Capital and Maintenance for 2004, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
January 9, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Canadian chemical producers plan to begin construction of 47...

Matsushita Electric Announces Annual Management Policy.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI (NYSE: MC)), best known for its Panasonic brand name, today announced its annual management policy for fiscal 2005, ending March...

eMagin Announces Equity Private Placement; Initial Tranche of $4.2 Million May Be Increased to $8.4 Million Within the Year.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 eMagin Corporation (AMEX:EMA), the leading developer of active matrix organic light emitting diode (OLED) microdisplays, today announced that it...

Pearson Digital Learning and Edustructures Bring SIF Compliance to Leading Student Information System.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Education Writers MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 SASIxp(TM) Program Component Allows for Secure, Seamless Interaction and Standards-based Data Sharing Amongst a Variety of Software Applications ...

Theragenics Corporation Announces Schedule for 4th Quarter and Year-End 2003 Conference Call.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors BUFORD, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Theragenics Corporation(R) (NYSE:TGX), the Georgia-based manufacturer of the TheraSeed(R) palladium-103 device, today announced it will release its fourth quarter and year-end...

Centra to Webcast Its 2003 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Centra Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRA), a leading provider of application software and services for real-time enterprise conferencing and collaboration, intends to release...

Campbell Kids Celebrate Their 100th Birthday; Oh ... To be a Kid for 100 Years!
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 In this day of "makeover madness," there are two 100 year-olds who needn't worry about a single wrinkle or gray hair -- they'll be kids forever. They're the Campbell...

Sharp Microelectronics Previews Roadmap for Large-Format LCD Displays; 26-inch and larger displays targeted for LCD-TV and non-TV applications.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors & Technology Writers CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Sharp Microelectronics of the Americas announced today Sharp's roadmap for large-format Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) modules. Following the January 2004...

NSU Hosts ``A Glimpse of the Future of Health Care in America 2004''.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/Education Writers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Third Annual Conference Addresses: Obesity, Mental Health, Wellness & Fitness, Purchasing Medication from the Internet,...

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Broadcast Earnings Conference Call via Live Webcast.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO) FROM: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO) SUBJECT: Third Quarter 2004 Conference Call and Live Webcast ...

Continucare Names Phillip Frost to Board of Directors.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Continucare Corporation (AMEX:CNU) announced today that Phillip Frost, M.D. has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Phillip Frost, M.D. was a...

Integrity Interactive Debuts European Financial Integrity Program.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Proven Approach to Corporate Ethics Helps Companies Avoid Becoming the Next Parmalat In the wake of recent allegations of misconduct and fraud against Parmalat...

Fuel-Tech N.V. Announces a Letter of Intent and NOxOUT Contracts Totalling $2.1 Million and a FUEL CHEM Demonstration at a Major Utility.
January 9, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Fuel-Tech N.V., (Nasdaq: FTEK), a world leader in providing advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems and production...

Storage Alliance Inc. Signs Agreement with Talisman Energy Inc.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Today, Storage Alliance Inc. (OTCBB:SGAL) announces it has entered into an agreement with Talisman Energy Inc. to provide our DataMap(TM) Enterprise application as well...

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; New Year Brings Higher Pump Prices.
January 9, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors/Travel Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Beginning this week, AAA Texas extends its coverage in Weekend Gas Watch to include Amarillo, Beaumont and the Galveston-Texas City area. These...

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. Announces Earnings Conference Call and Webcast; Thursday, January 29, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. ET, 10:00 a.m. CT / 8:00 a.m. PT.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors SNYDER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTEN) will hold its conference call to discuss fourth quarter results on Thursday, January 29, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00...

Corautus Genetics Inc. Elects Robert T. Atwood, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Secretary, to Board of Directors.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Corautus Genetics Inc. (AMEX: CAQ) elected Robert T. Atwood to its Board of Directors at a fourth quarter Board of Director's meeting. Mr. Atwood joined...

TippingPoint Technologies and netForensics Form Alliance to Provide the First Information Management Integration With High-Speed Intrusion Prevention Appliance.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 TippingPoint Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:TPTI), the leader in high-speed intrusion prevention, and netForensics Inc., the leader in Security Information...

Large Scale Biology Corporation Begins Test Shipments of Its Plant-Produced Recombinant Aprotinin Product.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers VACAVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Large Scale Biology Corporation (Nasdaq:LSBC) today announced that it has begun shipping test quantities of its plant-produced recombinant...

FindWhat.com Adds David Londoner to Board of Directors; Company Also Announces Board Committee Appointments.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 FindWhat.com (Nasdaq:FWHT), a leading developer and provider of performance-based marketing services for the Internet, today announced the appointment...

Corrections Corporation of America Intends to Expand the Florence Correctional Center and Announces New Contract and Expansion of the Leavenworth Detention Facility.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Corrections Corporation of America ("CCA") (NYSE:CXW) today announced its intention to expand the Florence Correctional Center located in Florence, Arizona by 216 beds....

Nanometrics Inc. Expects to Exceed Revenue Guidance for Fourth Quarter 2003.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Nanometrics, Inc. (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading supplier of advanced integrated and standalone metrology equipment for the semiconductor and flat panel...

Vyyo Inc. to Hold Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2003 Results Conference Call on January 22nd.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Vyyo Inc. (NASDAQ:VYYO) announced today that the company will hold its Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2003 Results Conference Call on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 1:30...

LabOne to Acquire Northwest Toxicology.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 LabOne, Inc. (Nasdaq:LABS) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of the drug testing division, Northwest Toxicology, from NWT Inc., Salt Lake...

Strategy Analytics: Verizon Wireless's National EV-DO Blueprint Will Appeal to 37M Connected Workers & Techno-Players.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Enterprise thresholds for notebook rate plans, EV-DO handset prices for 'Techno-Players' will prove decisive in highly elastic market Verizon Wireless's...

Overview of Domestic Steel Manufacturing Trends Going into 2004, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
January 9, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Written by Dirk Muyskens, Consulting Engineer for Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). In the recently released...

South Florida-Based iBX Group to Highlight Innovative Clinical Technology at Major Community Event.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers Seventh Annual Family Health and Wellness Expo DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 iBX Group, Inc. (OTCBB:IBXG) announced today that it will help sponsor the Adolph and Rose...

Odyssey Not Pursuing Vitas.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODSY) announced today that it does not intend to pursue an acquisition of Vitas Healthcare Corporation, a large for-profit,...

Sonus Pharmaceuticals Continues to Expand Patent Estate for TOCOSOL Paclitaxel Anti-Cancer Drug.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNUS) today announced that it has been awarded a third United States patent, No. 6,667,048,...

Genome Therapeutics and Amgen Conclude Research Agreement; Genome Therapeutics Retains Certain Rights to Unique Bone Diseases Research Program.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Program yields discovery of novel gene Genome Therapeutics Corp. announces that it (Nasdaq: GENE) and Amgen Inc. have concluded their research...

Biophan's Nanotechnology Portfolio Expands; US Patent Granted Which Provides Biophan Additional Nanotechnology Rights.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Biophan Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: BIPH), an innovator, developer, and marketer of advanced biomedical technology, today announced...

RehabCare Group, Inc. Announces Agreement with Signature Health Care Foundation; Relationship Will Advance Health Care in Greater St. Louis Area.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 RehabCare Group, Inc. (NYSE:RHB) today announced an agreement with Signature Health Care Foundation to provide staffing and other services to the...

Thomson Completes Acquisition of Fortune Color Picture Tube Assets; Expansion More Than Doubles Thomson's Production Capacity in Growing Chinese Market.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Thomson (Paris: 18453) (NYSE:TMS) announces it has completed its acquisition of Fortune's color picture tube (CPT) assets. This strategic acquisition more than...

Concurrent Computer Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter FY '04 Earnings Conference Call on Its Web Page Thursday, January 29 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: CCUR) What: Concurrent Computer Corporation (NASDAQ: CCUR) invites you to listen to its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2004 Earnings...

Principle Solutions Announces Introduction of TVG Vision; Consumers Can Now Eliminate Sex, Violence, and Bad Language While Viewing DVD Movies.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors 2004 International CES ROGERS, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Principle Solutions Inc., the Arkansas-based patent holder of TVGuardian Technology, now in more than 2.5 million homes, has announced the Spring...

PUMA Announces Collaboration with Philippe Starck; New Footwear Collection to Launch in Autumn 2004.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors NURNBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 PUMA(R) announces today a collaborative partnership with world-renowned designer, Philippe Starck. The evolutionary footwear collection by PUMA and Philippe Starck will...

Cubic's New One-Ticket-To-Ride Fare Collection System for JFK International Airport AirTrain Rolls Out for Service.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's AirTrain JFK(TM) light rail airport access system to John F. Kennedy International Airport, which opened for...

NSU's Health Professions Division Awards Occupational Therapy Degrees; Dean of Allied Health at FAMU to Deliver Commencement Address.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/Education Writers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 On Sunday, January 11, Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) College of Allied Health and Nursing will award 32 occupational...

76 of Largest Financial Services Firms Ranked on How They Treat Online Customers in Winter 2004 Online Customer Respect Study.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Wachovia, American Express, Paychex, Golden West Financial, Charles Schwab Ranked Best Among Like Firms by The Customer Respect Group The Customer Respect Group, an...

Safeco Partners with IVANS Transformation Station to Make Quoting and Inquiries Easier for Agents.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors OLD GREENWICH, Conn. & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 IVANS, Inc., and Safeco (NASDAQ: SAFC) announced today that the Seattle-based insurance and investment company has signed a contract to use IVANS...

NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. Announces First Quarter Financial Results, Sales for the Second Quarter and is Granted Further Extension by Nasdaq.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors AMITYVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 NAPCO Security Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:NSSCE), one of the world's leading suppliers of high performance electronic security equipment for over 30 years, today announced...

Inproteo Licenses Fusion Protein Technique to ZymoGenetics, Inc.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Inproteo, formerly known as the Indiana Proteomics Consortium, has recently licensed the "Smith patent," U.S. Patent number 4,569,794, the fusion protein purification...

The Sports Authority to Present at the 6th Annual ICR XChange Leisure & Lifestyle Conference.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors ICR XChange Leisure & Lifestyle Conference DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 The Sports Authority, Inc. (NYSE: TSA) today announced that management will participate in the 6th Annual ICR XChange Leisure &...

Spire Corporation Receives Approvals to Sell Catheter Products in Europe and Canada.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) announced today that Spire Biomedical, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary ("the Company"), has...

Cortex Announces $19 Million Private Placement; Funds to Accelerate New Compounds into Clinical Development.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: COR) announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with new and existing institutional investors...

Perini Building Co. Builds Glendale Arena in Record Time.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors GLENDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Perini Building Co. has completed the 17,799-seat arena Glendale Arena, home of NHL Phoenix Coyotes, in an unprecedented 18 months. This breaks the first record for...

Stock Market Ratings by StockPickReport.com for Lucent Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, Altria Group, Electronic Arts, Gap Inc.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors SHREVEPORT, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079) http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bwtop makes these short-term stock recommendations: Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) - WEAK BUY ...

Stock Market Ratings by StockPickReport.com for Internet Capital Group, SBC Communications, Digital Angel Corp., Maxtor Corporation, Ubiquitel.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors SHREVEPORT, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079) http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bwtop makes these short-term stock recommendations: Internet Capital Group (Nasdaq:ICGE) - SELL...

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Will Present at the 22nd Annual JPMorgan H&Q Healthcare Conference January 13, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. PT.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers JPMorgan 22nd Annual Healthcare Conference DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (ANS) (Nasdaq:ANSI) announced today that it will make a presentation on...

Standard Aero Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract for U.S. Navy T56 Engine Maintenance.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Government/Aerospace Writers SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Standard Aero has been awarded a five-year contract with a total contract ceiling of $423.7 million to provide Depot Level Repairs for the Navy's...

Varian Medical Systems Receives FDA 510k Clearance for Trilogy System.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Versatile Linear Accelerator Will Deliver Stereotactic Treatments As Well As SmartBeam(TM) IMRT And Dynamic Targeting(TM) IGRT ...

Cisco Asia Pacific Banking Executive Summit 2004 Officially Opens; Financial Executives Converge to Share Experiences and Insights for Better Achievements Ahead.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors Cisco Asia Pacific Banking Executive Summit 2004 BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 More than 200 financial experts from Asia Pacific converged in Shanghai Pudong yesterday to learn about emerging banking...

Standard & Poor's Stock Reports Now Available For BlackRock Closed-End Funds.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that many of its closed-end funds will now feature research reports by Standard & Poor's, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc....

Mentor Comments on New FDA Breast Implant Guidance.
January 9, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004 Mentor Corporation (NYSE:MNT) responded to the new draft guidance document for breast implant sponsors that the FDA released yesterday. ...