Business Wire articles from March 11 2004

Business Wire archives from March 11 2004

Former Russell Company Chairman George Russell Brings Lifelong Focus to a New Enterprise in The Threshold Group.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Five years after selling Frank Russell Company, George F. Russell Jr. has announced his newest enterprise, The Threshold Group, providing private wealth management and family...

Applied Materials and Soitec Collaborate to Develop Advanced Germanium-on-Insulator Substrates for 45nm and Beyond.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BERNIN, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) and Soitec announced a strategic agreement to jointly develop advanced...

Viacom and DISH Network Reach Long-Term Agreement; CBS, MTV Networks and BET Restored.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) and EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network today announced that they have reached a long-term,...

Aro Partners with Narragansett Technologies; Aro to Deploy Narragansett Technologies Award Winning SpinnakerPro as Part of Its Integrated eBusiness Solutions Portfolio.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LIMERICK, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Aro is to add the award winning SpinnakerPro to its portfolio of eBusiness Services and Solutions to provide a broader range of added value services...

Yahoo! and BT Join Forces to Build Yahoo! Messenger with BT Communicator, a Next Generation Communications Offering.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Innovative Integrated Call Management Product to Include Voice over IP Functionality, Based on Yahoo! Messenger Platform Yahoo! Inc....

Hitachi Establishes ``Hitachi Group Headquarters''; Aims to Improve Group Management System and Expand Group Synergy.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT / TSE:6501) today announced plans to establish the Hitachi Group Headquarters on April 1 2004. This will develop and execute Group management strategy...

Hitachi Announces New Executive Officers.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT)(TSE:6501) today announced new Executive Officers, effective April 1, 2004. Through this and other actions, Hitachi aims to reinforce its...

Peninsula Gaming Announces Offering of Senior Secured Notes.
March 11, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Diamond Jo, LLC (formerly known as Peninsula Gaming Company, LLC) and The Old Evangeline Downs, LLC (together, the "Company") announced today that...

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC Prices Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes Due 2011 and Extends Tender and Exchange Offers.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC (the "Company"), a subsidiary of Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies, Inc. ("MFOC"), a leading franchisor in the premium snack-food industry,...

EMC and Fujitsu Siemens Computers Extend Strategic Alliance.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOPKINTON, Mass. & MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Announce Multi-Year Extension to Reseller Relationship; EMC Named Fujitsu Siemens Computers' 'Supplier of the Year' For Second...

Senesco Signs Development and License Agreement with The Scotts Company; Focus on Ornamental Bedding Plants and Turfgrass.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Senesco Technologies, Inc. ("Senesco" or the "Company") (AMEX:SNT) announced today that it has signed a Development and License Agreement with The Scotts Company,...

O2 to Offer Xda II With BlackBerry Connectivity.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SLOUGH, United Kingdom & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 O2 and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) today announced plans to enable BlackBerry(R) connectivity support...

AirTran Airways Launches 48 Hours of Savings for Travel to/from Dallas/Ft. Worth; Sale Fares Start as Low as $59 Each Way.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today launched a sale for flights to/from Dallas/Ft. Worth with fares starting as low as...

AirTran Airways Launches Two-Day Sale for Travel to/from Baltimore/Washington; Sale Fares Start as Low as $49 Each Way.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today launched a sale for flights to/from Baltimore/Washington with fares starting as...

General Motors Delta Township Platinum Plant Taking Shape, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Automotive Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas) General Motors' (GM) (NYSE:GM) (Detroit, Michigan) new...

Siemens Launches the Latest 3D Gaming Technology.
March 11, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CeBIT 2004 MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 This month, Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile)(NYSE:SI)(FWB:SIE) is reinforcing its...

NET2S Group Announces the Creation of PREDIXIO Subsidiary; Consulting Firm Specialized in Business Intelligence Solutions.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 NET2S Group, via its dedicated Enterprise Data Services practice, has been delivering enterprise Business Intelligence solutions since early 2000. In July 2002, NET2S bolstered...

EchoStar Reports Fourth Quarter 2003 Subscribers; Fourth Quarter 2003 Earnings Call to Be Rescheduled.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported today that its DISH Network(TM) satellite television service added approximately 340,000...

REMINDER/SilverBack and Eagle Bank Present Regulatory Compliance Webinar March 11.
March 11, 2004... News Editors/Business Editors/Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Thursday (March 11) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHO: SilverBack Technologies' Regulatory Webinar: "Simplified Methods for Reducing Regulatory Compliance Costs &...

REMINDER/Living Green on the Merrimac River, Lawrence, MA.
March 11, 2004... News Editors/Environment Writers REMINDER...for Friday (March 12) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Proposal for ecovillage in Lawrence, MA to be unveiled on March 12 at Cambridge College WHAT: Slide show presentation on proposal...

REMINDER/WrestleMania XX Press Conference; Thursday, March 11- 12:00 Noon.
March 11, 2004... Entertainment Editors REMINDER...for Thursday (March 11) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WWE Chairman Vince McMahon along with WWE Superstars available for One on One interviews What: WWE WrestleMania XX Press Conference ...

REMINDER/Dole Food Company, Inc. to Hold Groundbreaking for Luxury Wellness Center, Spa and Hotel.
March 11, 2004... City Desks/Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Friday (March 12) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Governor Schwarzenegger to be Featured as Guest Speaker as Dole Chairman, President and CEO David Murdock Reveals Plans for ...

REMINDER/Lisoni & Lisoni to Provide ``State of the Litigation'' for Firestone Steeltex Class Action Lawsuit; Detail Petition for New Investigation.
March 11, 2004... News Editors/Business Editors REMINDER...for Friday (March 12) PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 As the 20-month-old national class action lawsuit against Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. for alleged defects in its...

REMINDER/ILS To Launch MBSAT on Atlas III.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors REMINDER...for Friday (March 12) --(BUSINESS WIRE) International Launch Services (ILS) Payload: MBSAT Space Systems/Loral 1300 platform ...

REMINDER/Manulife USA and Families First Host Event to Unveil New Partnership Supporting Homeless and Low-Income Families in Boston.
March 11, 2004... Calendar Editors REMINDER...for Thursday (March 11) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHO: Manulife USA and Families First Parenting Programs WHAT: A unique, multi-faceted partnership dedicated to bringing ...

MetaSwitch Achieves First RUS Listing For VoIP Class 5 Switch; Completion Of Field Trial Will Accelerate Circuit to Packet Migration by Rural Telephone Companies.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 MetaSwitch, the leading provider of next generation broadband voice switch solutions, announced today that its MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class...

Point Carbon and ESP Announce Strategic Partnership.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Today Point Carbon and ESP (Environmental Software Providers) announced a closely-knit partnership which will provide a...

Bankers Optimistic About Commercial Real Estate According to Latest Survey by Bridger Commercial Funding.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Real Estate Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Commercial real estate bankers continue to regard commercial real estate as a favored asset class and are actively looking to lend on it, according to...

Docucorp to Present Solutions at AAMGA Annual Insurance Automation and Technology Conference.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 2004 AAMGA Annual Insurance Automation and Technology Conference DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Docucorp International(R) (Nasdaq:DOCC), a leading provider of enterprise information...

Zacks Sell List Highlights: Macrovision, Pride International, WebMD Corporation, and Symbol Technologies.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 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)....

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Archer Daniels Midland, Digital River, E*TRADE Financial, and Marvell.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 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 Jim Collins Highlights the Following Stocks: Ask Jeeves, j2 Global Communications, Novatel Wireless, and Blue Coat Systems.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 The economy is still growing, and there are plenty of small- to mid-cap stocks that can help you harness the potential. Market expert Jim Collins has some attractive stocks to...

Zacks.com Announces That the Experts at Ultimate Option Tactics Highlight Options for the Following Stocks: 3Com, DaimlerChrysler, and Amazon.com.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 With the markets moving in a tight trading range, Ken Trester and his team suggests caution. Yet this options specialist provides recommendations for profits within the narrow...

All Star Analysts Portfolio Highlights: Bank of America, General Electric, Nextel and Texas Instruments.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to the coveted All Star Analyst portfolio. This exclusive portfolio represents all stocks with a Strong Buy rating...

Composite Solutions Inc. Announces Record Revenue and Earnings.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Composite Solutions Inc. (CSI) (OTC BB: KIPS) announced record revenue and earnings for the 1st quarter of Fiscal Year 2004. The quarterly revenue of $687,170 was...

Urban Outfitters Q4 Earnings up 120%.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN), a leading lifestyle consumer products company operating under the Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Free People brands, today...

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2003 ended January 31, 2004. Income The Company reported net...

Ecast Signs Performance Rights Agreement with BMI Licensing All Ecast-Powered Digital Jukeboxes.
March 11, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NASHVILLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Ecast Inc., which uses the Internet to bring the digital music revolution to listeners via a fleet of digital downloading coin- and...

International Rectifier Introduces Logic-Level Automotive Trench MOSFETs for Smaller, More Efficient Power Management Systems.
March 11, 2004... Technology Editors EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 New Trench Devices, Compatible with Typical Microprocessor Supply Voltages, Expand Automotive-Qualified Product Line International Rectifier, IR(r)...

Enova Systems Partners with Hyundai Motor Company to Develop and Produce Next Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Automotive Writers TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA), Torrance, Calif., a developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management, announced...

Today's Events in Southern California.
March 11, 2004... Assignment Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Following is a listing of media and community events for Thursday, March 11: ------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: La...

HP to Acquire TruLogica to Extend Adaptive Enterprise Strategy and HP OpenView Portfolio.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Automated IT User Provisioning Technology Takes Pain Out of Adding Users, Managing Access Privileges, Changing Passwords HP (NYSE:HPQ)...

Constar International Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Financial Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Constar International Inc. (NASDAQ: CNST) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Fourth Quarter...

eLinear Wins an Infrastructure Deployment Order for North Forest ISD.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 eLinear, Inc. (OTCBB:ELIN) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, NewBridge Technologies, Inc., has won an infrastructure deployment order for North...

Polaris Wireless Announces Triton PCS Deployment of Polaris's Wireless Location Signatures Technology.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Proven Software Solution Provides Accurate, Reliable Location Information While Speeding Deployment and Reducing Wireless Carrier Capital...

Polaris Wireless Unveils New Location Technology For Wireless E911 and Location-Based Services.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Innovative Approach Determines Wireless Subscriber Location to Provide Emergency Assistance or Initiate Location-Based Services Polaris...

VocalTec Announces Private Placement of $9.8 Million.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FORT LEE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq: VOCL), a leading telecom equipment provider offering packet voice solutions for carriers and service providers,...

Digital Game Art Exhibit Debuts At E3Expo 2004; Juried Exhibition at E3Expo 2004 Will Showcase How Digital and Traditional Art Worlds Increasingly Intersect.
March 11, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers/Art Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3Expo) today announced a call for...

Multimedia Available: JFK High School Band of La Palma Heads to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day Parade.
March 11, 2004... Photo Editors/City Desks ADVISORY...for Thursday (March 11) NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia Assets Available With This Story Include Photos, Text News Releases --(BUSINESS WIRE) La Palma's JFK High School Band nearly canceled...

Infosys COO to Open the NASDAQ Stock Market on March 11; Event Marks Half-Decade on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 To celebrate its five-year anniversary as a publicly traded company on NASDAQ, chief operating officer, S. Gopalakrishnan of Infosys Technologies Ltd....

Conseco Reports 2003 Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors CARMEL, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Conseco, Inc. (NYSE:CNO) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 10,...

REMINDER/Borders Books & Music in Birmingham, Mich., Hosts Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright for Book Signing.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Thursday (March 11) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Borders Books & Music(R) Who: Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright What: Book signing for Madeleine Albright's...

Eclipsys' Outsourcing Services Achieve ISO 9001:2000 Certification; Standards Body Recognizes Commitment to Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Eclipsys Corporation(R), The Outcomes Company(R), (Nasdaq:ECLP), today announced that its Outsourcing Division, recognized for its full range of...

Finlay Enterprises, Inc. to Broadcast Review of Fourth Quarter and Year End Results over the Internet.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Finlay Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNLY), one of the leading retailers of fine jewelry and the largest operator of leased fine jewelry departments in department stores throughout...

Pharma Industry Marketing Veteran David Chapman to Serve as Keynote Speaker at HMC Council Seminar.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers Healthcare Marketing & Communications Council 2004 Seminars PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Thomas Ferguson Associates (TFA), CommonHealth's founding professional...

Elite Flight Solutions Set to Acquire Additional Aircraft.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Travel Writers SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Elite Flight Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:EFLT) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire a Cessna Citation III jet aircraft for its...

Navigant International to Present at B. Riley Conference on March 18.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Travel Writers B. Riley Co. Investor Conference DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Navigant International, Inc. (Nasdaq:FLYR), the second largest provider of corporate travel management services in the United...

Enzo Biochem Reports Interim Results for Clinical Trial of Alequel, Its Investigational Treatment for Management of Crohn's disease.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers FARMINGDALE, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Company Plans Expanded Study Based on Results Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ), a leading biotechnology company specializing in gene...

Sylvan Learning Systems Presentation at Credit Suisse First Boston Annual Global Services Growth Conference to Be Webcast.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Sylvan Learning Systems (NASDAQ:SLVN), a global leader in higher education, announced that Chairman and CEO Douglas Becker plans to address the financial community at the...

Commonwealth Industries Reports $2.2 Million Net Favorable Adjustment to Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Financial Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Commonwealth Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM: CMIN) today announced that the Company is recording a net favorable adjustment of $2.2 million, or $0.13 per share, to...

Radio One, Inc. Announces Annual Stockholders' Meeting.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Radio Editors WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Radio One, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROIAK and ROIA) will be holding its annual meeting of stockholders on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time. The meeting...

Worldwide Camera Phone Sales to Reach Nearly 150 Million in 2004, Capturing 29 Billion Digital Images.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors NORWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 A new study from InfoTrends Research Group projects that worldwide unit sales of camera phones will reach nearly 150 million in 2004, or just over a quarter of all mobile...

GTSI Reports Sales of $52.3M in February 2004.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 GTSI Corp. (Nasdaq:GTSI), a leading government technology solutions provider, today announced that its sales for February 2004 were $52.3 million. ...

Asia Pacific SMBs Spent over 84 Billion on IT -Excluding Telecom-, Last Year, Added 632,000 New Businesses and AMI-Partners Predicts Explosive Growth in Next Five Years.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 AMI-Partners, Inc. - Small and Medium Businesses in the Asia Pacific Market (Excluding Japan) IT Spending and Adoption Will Experience Enormous...

Britannica Debuts Massive Online Collection of Primary Documents; Works of History, Science and Culture on Tap for University Research.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 University students and faculty doing research now have a massive trove of primary documents on almost every subject imaginable, with Encyclopaedia Britannica's Original...

EDS Selects ViryaNet Service Hub to Optimize Its Field Workforce.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 ViryaNet (NasdaqSC: VRYA), a leading provider of integrated mobile and Web-based software applications for workforce management and the automation...

Jacobs Receives U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground Contract.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors FT. WALTON BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that a subsidiary company received a contract from the U.S. Army to provide field range testing and...

TCS Adds Centennial Wireless Subscribers in Puerto Rico and The U.S. Virgin Islands to Its E9-1-1 Deployment List.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Delivery of TCS' Lifesaving Services Expanded By Centennial Communications TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a global leader in...

Ingrian Expands Partnership with equIP; Alliance to Boost Market for Ingrian's Data Privacy Solutions.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Ingrian(TM) Networks, Inc. and equIP Technology today announced an agreement to strengthen their alliance, focusing on marketing, selling, and...

Shoe Carnival Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) a leading retailer of value-priced footwear and accessories, today announced sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal...

Ceradyne, Inc. Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Ceradyne, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRDN) (Company) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 3-for-2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend. The stock...

Mylan Laboratories Appoints New Vice President of Human Resources.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Mylan Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: MYL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Collette Taylor as Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Taylor will be...

Centene Corporation Appoints Lisa M. Wilson as Vice President, Investor Relations.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) today announced the appointment of Lisa M. Wilson as Vice President, Investor Relations. Ms. Wilson will direct Centene's investor relations...

Elizabeth Arden, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDEN) - Fiscal 2004 EPS Up 24% from $0.78 to $0.97 (Excluding Charges) - - Expects 22% - 24% EPS Increase for Fiscal 2005 - - Fiscal...

Halliburton Sets the Record Straight on KBR's Government Contracts.
March 11, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) today strongly responded to incomplete information presented to Congressional Democrats regarding KBR's work on government contracts in the...

Stage Stores Announces Fourth Quarter Results; Company Provides Earnings Guidance; Announces Sale of Peebles Private Label Credit Card Portfolio.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Fourth Quarter Net Income Increases 21.7% Stage Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:STGS) today reported that net income for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2004, increased 21.7% to...

AirIQ Adds GSM to 'Future Proof' Telematics Services.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 GSM Digital Technology Provides AirIQ Access to International Markets AirIQ, Inc. (TSX:IQ), a leader in the Telematics industry, announces its...

Open Source Gold Rush for Venture Investment or the Next Bust?
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Open Source Business Conference 2004 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Leading Venture Investors Reveal Opportunities and Disclose Risks at Open Source Business Conference March...

Schuff International Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2003 Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Schuff International, Inc. (AMEX:SHF), a leading provider of fully integrated steel construction services, today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter...

Majesco Secures Rights to Popular 4Kids Entertainment Properties for Game Boy Advance Video.
March 11, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Proprietary Technology Enables 20 Million Game Boy Advance Owners to Watch Yu-Gi-Oh!, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic X Anywhere They...

ELECTRIC POWER 2004: Where the Operating Companies Meet, a Feature of Industry Today on Industrialinfo.com Radio.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ELECTRIC POWER 2004 HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas) will host The TradeFair Group (Houston, Texas) as...

Zila, Inc. Announces Conference Call To Discuss Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PHOENIX, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 Zila, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZILA) today announced that it will release its results for the FY04 second quarter ended, January 31, 2004, on Monday, March 15,...

State Foster Care Reform Efforts Face Federal Financing ''Straitjacket,'' New Report by Fostering Results Shows.
March 11, 2004... News Editors/Government Writers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 In Tough Budget Times, States Find Efforts to Innovate, Give Kids Stable Homes Stymied by Inflexible Federal Financing Rules As the federal government and...

U.S. Hiring Push Will Test Employee Loyalty, Accenture Surveys Find; In an uptick, workers ask, 'Should I stay or should I go?'.
March 11, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004 In another sign that the U.S. economy is improving, American businesses say they plan to increase hiring in the next three months, testing the loyalties of a national workforce...