PR Newswire articles from May 1 2003

PR Newswire archives from May 1 2003

Generation 'Z' exposed.
May 1, 2003... London -- London, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - With Picture - Survey reveals nation of sleep deprived children - Two thirds of UK children may be sleep deprived yet 80% of parents think their kids get enough shut-eye - Kids build up an...

Rent Final Cut Pro HD Edit Suites for Just $6,000 Per Week; Hollywood's Leading Apple Final Cut Pro Resource, Dr RawStock, Is Now Offering HD Edit Suites for an Introductory Price of Just $6,000 Per Week.
May 1, 2003... HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr RawStock(TM) announced today that the company has radically upgraded its HD capabilities with the addition of Sony(R) HDCAM(TM) decks, and ten terabytes of fiber storage. ...

11,571 Total Winners With No Jackpot Winner(s) in Tonight's WINFALL Drawing.
May 1, 2003... LANSING, Mich. -- LANSING, Mich., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning WINFALL numbers for tonight's drawing were: 29 30 31 32 34 37 Other cash prize winners from tonight's WINFALL drawing included: ...

Northwest Pilots Develop Strategy to Secure Northwest's and Northwest Employees' Long-Term Success.
May 1, 2003... BRAINERD, Minn. -- BRAINERD, Minn., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Airlines pilots as represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) resolved today to continue working with other employee groups and other stakeholders...

Data Presentations Support Efficacy and Tolerability of OXYTROL(TM) (Oxybutynin Transdermal System) in Treating Women Suffering From Symptoms of Overactive Bladder; Additional Analyses of OXYTROL's(TM) Phase 3 Study Data Presented During the Annual Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
May 1, 2003... NEW ORLEANS -- NEW ORLEANS, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- OXYTROL(TM) (oxybutynin transdermal system) is effective, well tolerated, and significantly reduces the number of incontinent episodes associated with overactive bladder (OAB) with a low...

May Is Melanoma Month and the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation Is Getting Behind Activities: From a Road Race to Sun Awareness Day at Fenway; Derek Lowe Is Spokesperson.
May 1, 2003... CHESTNUT HILL, Mass -- CHESTNUT HILL, Mass, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- "May is Melanoma Month around the country because suddenly the days are longer and we get a lot more sunshine," says Mel Rubin, chairman of the Massachusetts Melanoma...

Reveleus announces Basel II framework for enterprise risk management and capital adequacy computation.
May 1, 2003... Boston -- Boston, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Reveleus jumpstarts banks' Basel II compliance initiatives with pre-built, integrated capital adequacy calculations and technology framework Reveleus, a business of i-flex solutions and a global...

Hawaiian Airlines and ILFC Reach Agreement on Restructuring of Aircraft Leases.
May 1, 2003... HONOLULU -- HONOLULU, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. , said today that it had reached an agreement with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), one of its aircraft lessors, on...

Visa USA Statement By Daniel Tarman, Vice President.
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- "Visa USA and the plaintiffs have reached an important agreement in principle to resolve divisive litigation between Visa and merchants. To best meet the needs of all of our...

Dominion Digital Named One of Virginia's 'Fantastic 50' Companies in 2003; Virginia Chamber of Commerce Award Recognizes Company's Energy, Contributions.
May 1, 2003... RICHMOND, Va. -- RICHMOND, Va., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Digital, a consulting company that plans and executes process and technology projects with offices in Richmond and Charlottesville, proudly announces it has been named one of...

MasterCard International, Merchants Sign Memorandum of Understanding To Settle Antitrust Lawsuit.
May 1, 2003... PURCHASE, N.Y. -- PURCHASE, N.Y., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterCard International today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding, subject to the execution of a final settlement agreement, to settle claims against it in the...

Remarks by President Bush and President Uribe of Colombia in Photo Opportunity.
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush and President Uribe of Colombia in Photo Opportunity: The Oval Office 5:21 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BUSH: It's my honor...

M-O-M Equals C-O-O? Survey Reveals Mom as C-Level Executive at Home.
May 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- ATLANTA, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- How do you spell mom? According to a new survey, C-O-O. To better understand the needs of today's mothers, Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators recently conducted an online survey with...

Community Associations Institute Unveils 'Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities'.
May 1, 2003... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- ALEXANDRIA, Va., MAY 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Associations Institute (CAI) is unveiling a series of 42 principles and practices designed to help association-governed communities promote harmony, enhance communication and...

Settlement in VisaCheck/MasterMoney antitrust trial.
May 1, 2003... New York -- New York, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - Statement from merchants' counsel and press conference advisory The lawyer representing five million of the nation's merchants announced a major victory last night in the antitrust case brought...

UK employees are dreaming up their own business.
May 1, 2003... London -- London, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're the boss, and believe you're doing a great job, you might just need to think again. A new survey shows that 43% of full-time employees in the UK consider setting up in business for themselves....

Bad hair days wash romance off the agenda.
May 1, 2003... London -- London, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- More than one in five women (22%) will cancel a date or hide to avoid seeing someone they fancy, if they are having a bad hair day. And one in 20 would actually give up sex or their boyfriend in exchange...

ICI First Quarter Results.
May 1, 2003... LONDON -- LONDON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperial Chemical Industries PLC first quarter financial headlines are: Trading Results -- Group sales for the quarter 4% lower than 2002, but comparable International Business...

Thomson Financial launches enhanced database conversion tools for Portia and Oneva Trade EQ.
May 1, 2003... New York -- New York, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- - New tools streamline upgrades to save time and reduce risk in investment operations Thomson Financial, an operating unit of The Thomson Corporation and leading provider of information and...

Mobile Streams creates Phone Furniture as its consumer content division.
May 1, 2003... Berkshire UK and Virginia, USA -- Berkshire UK and Virginia, USA, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Streams announced today that it created a new brand called Phone Furniture (tm) to represent its B2C consumer ringtones and content business. ...

Mobile Streams Creates Phone Furniture(TM) as Its Consumer Content Division.
May 1, 2003... NEWBURY, England and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. -- NEWBURY, England and MIDLOTHIAN, Va., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Streams announced today that it created a new brand called "Phone Furniture" to represent its B2C consumer ringtones and content...

Benny Andrews Retrospective Featured at WCCCD Art Gallery.
May 1, 2003... -- Exhibition Offers Preview of Private Collections of Internationally Acclaimed Artist 'DETROIT COLLECTS BENNY ANDREWS' Marks Opening of C.L. Ivery Art Gallery DETROIT, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit art...

Summer Outdoors & Vacation I / Golf Feature Package.
May 1, 2003... -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with the Summer, outdoors, vacation and golf and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are...

Space Day 2003 Unveils Annual Student Survey; Kids Continue to be Captivated by Space Travel and Exploration.
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation marks the third month since the Columbia tragedy, a national survey of students indicates continued fascination with space exploration and a strong desire to travel throughout the...

Space Day 2003 Celebrates the Future of Flight; Kids Honor the Past and Imagine Exciting Possibilities for the Future; 'What better way to honor the courageous men and women of the Columbia than by keeping their dream alive for the next generation of explorers.' Senator John Glenn, co-chair, Space Day.
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Space Day 2003, the annual tribute to space exploration, invites young people of all ages to honor the previous 100 years of aviation accomplishments while celebrating "The Future of Flight" on...

Cloudmark SpamNet 1.0 Wins PC Magazine's Anti-Spam Filtering Test; Declared 'The Best Performance Overall'; Already the Choice of Over 400,000 Consumers, SpamNet Outperforms Competitors.
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloudmark, the company that empowers consumers to fight spam, today announced that its newly available SpamNet 1.0, the easy-to-use Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) add-in, won the PC Magazine...

Biotech's Performance Takes a Turn for the Better in April; The Burrill Large Cap Index Soars 11%, Up 15% Year to Date!
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- "After months of fear, skepticism, and risk aversion, investors are regaining an appetite for biotech stocks," remarked G. Steven Burrill, CEO of Burrill & Company, a San...

The Best Gift for Working Mothers This Year? More Time! New Survey by Jones New York Finds That Half of Working Women Want More Time: For Personal Errands, With Friends, For Exercise.
May 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift for that busy lady in your life? Then forego the flowers, chunk the chocolates and discard the diamonds. As 75% of employed women in America say they spend...

Japan's #1 Mail-Order Skincare Company Presents New UR Cream; DHC USA Inc. Introduces Solution for Dry Skin.
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you tried endlessly to rid yourself of the thick, uncomfortably dry skin and unsightly scales on your elbows, knees, hands, and heels? If you've lost all hope of being flawlessly...

Event Backgrounder Remarks on the National Day of Prayer; Thursday, May 1, 2003 7:35 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. East Room.
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BACKGROUND This is the 52nd Anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer tradition dates back to February 19, 1795, when President George...

Genesis Health Ventures Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results.
May 1, 2003... -- * Strong Cash Flow Provides for $20 Million Debt Repayment and $17 Million Share Repurchase * Sale of All Florida Assets Complete * ElderCare Spin-Off Plan on Schedule * NeighborCare Reports Strong Growth in...

Cutex is Looking for 'A Few Good Hands'; Announcing the 2003 Cutex(R) Perfect 10(TM) National Hand Model Search; 2002 Winner Now Working as a Professional Hand Model.
May 1, 2003... IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- IRVINGTON, N.Y., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Angie Caraballo, 26, director of an after-school program in the Chelsea section of New York City, has always been a role model to her young students. Now, Angie is following her dream...

Palm-Fringed Beaches, Golf, Scuba Diving And More: Beach Vacations From America's Best to Belize Now Offered at Affordable Rates.
May 1, 2003... MIAMI -- MIAMI, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, beach vacations from South Carolina to Belize offer family-friendly escapes at an affordable price. With 30-miles of bike paths, a pristine 10-mile beach and activities daily, Kiawah...

Reno Named One of Nation's Best Places to Live.
May 1, 2003... RENO, Nev. -- RENO, Nev., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The May 2003 issue of Men's Journal ranked Reno, Nev. number three out of 50 cities in America where you can, indeed, have it all. The process included over 34 variables to establish the...

Family Summer Fun Abounds at The Fontainebleau Hilton; Cookie's Summer Splash Package Includes Discounted Rates, Private Cabana at Resort's Water Playland.
May 1, 2003... MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Families searching for the ideal summer getaway at an exceptional value can find it at Cookie's World at Miami's most renowned landmark hotel, The Fontainebleau Hilton Resort. ...

Blanchard's Wild Cave Tour: A Surreal Adventure.
May 1, 2003... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. -- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was issued today by Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writer, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism: The massive rooms and intricate calcium carbonate formations...

PR Newswire Photo Advisory for Thursday May 1, 2003 at 6 a.m. EDT.
May 1, 2003... -- PRNewsFotos are available to the news media at no charge. High-resolution images can be downloaded from NewsCom Online (http://www.newscom.com/) or AP Photo Archive (http://photoarchive.ap.org/). PRNewsFotos are also distributed via the AP...

New Hotels Move Trees Rather Than Remove Them, Install Septic Systems To Protect Coral Reefs.
May 1, 2003... MIAMI -- MIAMI, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- From South Carolina to Belize, new resorts are investing thousands to preserve the natural beauty of their locations. These efforts to preserve and protect are part of a growing trend in tourism in which...

Don't Let Grilling Anxiety Spoil Your Fun This Year! Tips for Perfect Steaks Shared by Morton's Steakhouse Chefs.
May 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- CHICAGO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans find themselves enjoying outdoor living less because of G.A. (Grilling Anxiety), but, thanks to the grilling experts at Morton's, The Steakhouse you don't have to be one of them....

How To Become a True Birdbrain: Fun Activities for the True (and Not So True) Bird Enthusiast.
May 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- CLEVELAND, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrary to popular belief, becoming a "birdbrain" requires keen observation skills, patience and dedication according to the experts at Wild Republic. Bird watching is the fastest growing...

More Seniors Getting Into the Swing of Things; Natural Golf System Helps Seniors Enjoy Game Longer, Eases Pain.
May 1, 2003... MT. PROSPECT, Ill. -- MT. PROSPECT, Ill., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With our population aging and seniors moving to warmer climes, golf continues to be the sport of choice -- a relaxing exercise for those who have passed the point for more extreme...

Who Was Margarita? Shake Up The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo.
May 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The origins of the world's great cocktails are often shrouded in mystery and as hotly disputed as certain national borders. This is certainly true of the Margarita -- the magical concoction from...

Gay Portland Travel Guide Debuts As Oregon's Largest City Reaches Out to a Valued Consumer Group.
May 1, 2003... PORTLAND, Ore. -- PORTLAND, Ore., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Gay and lesbian travelers have always been an important travel segment for Portland, Oregon. Now, those same visitors have a brand new resource that will better help them explore this...

Fly-In Vacation Packages to Canada From Oak Bay Marine Group Offer Incredible Value; Fishing Adventures on Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte Islands Are Featured.
May 1, 2003... VICTORIA, British Columbia -- VICTORIA, British Columbia, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong fishing forecasts, economical vacation packages and convenient fly-in access from Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., make 2003 a great year for U.S. travelers to...

Just 1.5 hours north of Las Vegas, Washington County, Utah, is an area rich in culture and astonishing beauty. From Zion National Park, to the Johnson Farm Dinosaur Tracks, there is plenty to see, learn and do.
May 1, 2003... ST. GEORGE, Utah -- ST. GEORGE, Utah, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the absolute wonders of the West is the 50-mile stretch of southwestern Utah, between the city of St. George and Zion National Park. This area offers some of the world's most...

You Take the Wheel - Women and 18- to 24-Year-Olds Want Control of the Music on Road Trips This Summer; SIRIUS Delivers Coast-to-Coast Satellite Radio For the Ultimate Summer Road Tip.
May 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Americans are choosing to cruise cross-country for vacation this summer, and women and 18- to 24-year-olds say they would rather control the music than the driving, according to a recent...

Private Cruise Lines Offer Luxurious Sailing at Affordable Prices.
May 1, 2003... MIAMI -- MIAMI, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no need to worry about what do to for vacation with a number of private cruises offering island getaways at affordable prices. Tropical breezes, crystal blue seas and sun-drenched islands are just...

Nine out of ten people say their home town has good community spirit.
May 1, 2003... London -- London, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine out of ten people claim there is a good sense of community in their neighbourhood and are happy with where they live. One thousand people were interviewed as part of a survey for Local Newspaper...

Practicing Poor Oral Hygiene Can Leave Kids and Parents Frowning When the Braces Come Off; Recent survey shows many parents unaware that children's poor oral hygiene practices while wearing braces can result in permanent white scars on teeth.
May 1, 2003... CANTON, Mass. -- CANTON, Mass., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- At an average cost of more than $4,000, a set of braces is a serious investment. But, once the braces come off, your child's teeth will be straight and perfect, right? Not necessarily....

Wellbridge Launches Updated 'Commit to Get Fit' Corporate Wellness Initiative to Celebrate National Health & Fitness Month; Commit to Get Fit Program Encourages Healthy Lifestyles for Busy Executives.
May 1, 2003... DENVER -- DENVER, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wellbridge Company, the leading operator of premier athletic clubs, spas, and fitness/wellness centers, announced a new Commit to Get Fit initiative for Corporate Wellness Program members and their...

Zealand Pharma and Wyeth Enter Collaboration for Cardiovascular Therapy; Partnership to Explore Novel Gap Junction Modulation Approach.
May 1, 2003... GLOSTRUP, Denmark -- GLOSTRUP, Denmark, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Zealand Pharma A/S ('Zealand') announces today it has entered into a development and licence agreement with the global pharmaceutical company Wyeth . Under the terms of the...

Qwest Meets Customer Demand for Simplified Long-Distance Rates in 11 States; New Rates Come as Company Unveils Long-Distance Service in Three States.
May 1, 2003... DENVER -- DENVER, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to customer demand, Qwest Communications Inc. today announced new simplified, competitive pricing for residential and small-business long-distance customers in eight states. In addition,...

Innovative New Back Pain Treatment Method Reported; New Non-Surgical Method Using Anti-TNF Drugs May Produce Rapid Relief.
May 1, 2003... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Three new articles recently published in peer-reviewed medical journals suggest that a new class of biotechnology medications may have the potential to change the way severe back pain is...

Founder of Lindows.com and MP3.com, Inc. Michael Robertson Keynotes Canada's IT Week in Nova Scotia; Lindows.com Hosts Workshops, Interactive Displays and Computer Lab.
May 1, 2003... SAN DIEGO -- SAN DIEGO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The founder of Lindows.com, Inc. and MP3.com, Inc. today confirmed his keynote position at Canada's IT Week in Nova Scotia. In honor of Canada's IT week, the province of Nova Scotia will be...

Don't Give Osteoporosis an Inch; The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Underscores Link Between Height Loss, Fractures and Osteoporosis During National Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month.
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- "Are You Losing Height?" This is an important question for many Americans. Height loss of an inch or more may be due to vertebral fractures resulting from osteoporosis. NOF is raising this...

Luby's Launches New Kid's Program; Includes Goodie Bag, Take-Home Kid's Cup; Kids Ten and Under Eat Free Wednesday Nights, All Day Saturday.
May 1, 2003... SAN ANTONIO -- SAN ANTONIO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Luby's today announced the launch of its new Kid's Program, featuring special meal deals for children. The Kid's Program, which rolled out in many Luby's restaurants earlier this year, features...

Deadly Denial: What Baby Boomers Should Know About Stroke, According To American Stroke Association.
May 1, 2003... DALLAS -- DALLAS, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent American Stroke Association survey shows that many baby boomers do not recognize all five of the major warning signs for stroke and are in denial about the looming threat of America's No. 3...

State of the Air 2003: Nearly Half the Nation at Risk From Smog Overshadows Temporary Improvement; American Lung Association Forecasts Continued Unhealthful Air From Coast To Coast.
May 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half the American population -- more than 137 million Americans -- continues to breathe unhealthy amounts of the toxic air pollutant ozone (smog), according to the American Lung Association...

VoiceLog(R) VoiceVerified(TM) Helps Telemarketers Meet New FTC Sales Rule.
May 1, 2003... GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the new FTC Telephone Sales Rule, telemarketers must obtain the customer's verifiable, express authorization before attempting to collect payment for almost any outbound and...

Original for 150 Years: The Story of Levi Strauss & Co. Leading Innovation in Products and Business Practices.
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi Strauss arrived on the shores of a booming San Francisco in 1853 determined to start a successful dry goods business. But it wasn't blankets and linens that would make him famous and...

The Bratz Pack(R) and He-Man(R) and the Masters of the Universe(R) Featured In May McDonald's(R) Happy Meals; Powerful Happy Meal(R) Duo Showcase Today's Hottest Toy Trends.
May 1, 2003... OAKBROOK, Ill. -- OAKBROOK, Ill., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bratz Pack(R) and HeMan(R) and the Masters of the Universe(R) will be delighting children and collectors of all ages in the May McDonald's Happy Meal. Beginning Friday, May 2,...

Major Analyst Firm Lists Sprint in Leader Quadrant of U.S. Network Service Providers Magic Quadrant.
May 1, 2003... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint has been listed as one of two companies in the Leader Quadrant in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for U.S. Network Service Providers (NSPs). (Photo:...

Levi Strauss & Co. Celebrates 150th Anniversary; The Company that Created First Blue Jeans Showcases its History with World Tour.
May 1, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi Strauss started it 150 years ago and forever earned a place in history. As a 24-year-old Bavarian immigrant, he founded the company that produced the most enduring and popular piece...

Weber(R) Outdoor Room Tracking Study(TM) Released: Nation's Only Study That Tracks How Consumers Define, Plan, and Use Their Homes' Outdoor Space.
May 1, 2003... PALATINE, Ill. -- PALATINE, Ill., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing number of Americans are making the "outdoor room" -- which has been characterized by home and design experts as a defined outdoor area with a cooking, eating, and sitting space...

Sprint Selected as Distributor for Santera Systems' Switching Platform; Sprint North Supply is First Wholesale Distribution Channel for SanteraOne(TM) Next Generation Soft Switch Technology.
May 1, 2003... OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint announced today that Santera Systems Inc., a leading provider of now- and next-generation switching solutions, has selected Sprint North Supply to be the first...

Eye-Spy Allergy Season - Telltale Signs; DAILIES(R) by CIBA Vision Provides Healthy Relief.
May 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- ATLANTA, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever performed the allergy salute? If not, take the palm of your hand, place it on the tip of your nose, and rub away the itch in a friendly salute. Salutes, shiners and creases(1) resulting...

Red Cross CEO Frank Donaghue to Deliver Keynote Address at Community College of Philadelphia's 37th Graduation; South African Student Representative Kozee Mbhele will Deliver Speech.
May 1, 2003... PHILADELPHIA -- PHILADELPHIA, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,750 students from Community College of Philadelphia will participate in the College's 37th Commencement on Sunday, May 4, at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, beginning at...

Who Is Eligible for a Piece of the $387.5 Million Restitution Fund Announced by Securities Regulators This Week?
May 1, 2003... BLUE BELL, Pa. -- BLUE BELL, Pa., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Confusion is running rampant as investors try to determine if they are eligible for a piece of the $387.5 million restitution portion of the $1.4 billion settlement fund announced this...

Stiel Direct and FreeCar Media Launch Student Credit Card Ambassador Program for Leading Bank Credit Card Issuers.
May 1, 2003... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Major credit card issuers facing new challenges in reaching elusive college students with credit card offers have a new tool at their disposal. Stiel Direct, a leading credit card marketing...

CMI's Healthcare Benchmarker Survey Gives Answers to Healthcare Providers Hoping to Overcome Nursing Shortage.
May 1, 2003... GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. -- GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of the current nursing shortage, healthcare providers are scrambling to increase job satisfaction among employees. Now a new nationwide survey of the...

Lingerie and Plus Size Lingerie Website Have the Practical Female in Mind; Without Fancy Online Videos or Flash Animation, This Lingerie Site Continues to Focus on the Plus Size Women With Regular Size Women Still in Mind.
May 1, 2003... SPARKS, Nev. -- SPARKS, Nev., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- While many lingerie web sites on the Internet target customers with "perfect bodies" another retailer is silently building a business in selling women's lingerie to both plus size women and...

Handmark(R) PDA Software #1 at Retail for Q1.
May 1, 2003... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Handmark, Inc. continues to dominate as the number-one publisher of PDA software for the past half year. According to just-released data from NPD Intelect for retail software sales in...

Fujitsu Awarded 'Best of AIIM 2003' for New fi-4530C Departmental Scanner; Transform Magazine Honors Fujitsu for Its Compact & Speedy Duplex Scanner.
May 1, 2003... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA), a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that CMP Media's Transform Magazine selected Fujitsu's...

New Fujitsu ScanSnap! Scanning Solution Receives 'Best of Show' Award at AIIM 2003; Debut Product of New Fujitsu Scanner Family Wins Inaugural Award from AIIM E-DOC Magazine.
May 1, 2003... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA), a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced its Fujitsu ScanSnap! scanning solution was named "Best...

PennWell signs digital magazine distribution agreement with Qmags.
May 1, 2003... New York -- New York, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- PennWell Corporation, a highly diversified media company, announced an exclusive agreement with Qmags, the leading distributor of digital magazines, to deliver select PennWell publications in...

Reuters displaces competitors with five-year contract from Ryan Beck & Co.
May 1, 2003... New York -- New York, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Reuters , the global information company, today announced that Ryan Beck & Co., a full service broker-dealer specializing in financial institutions and municipal bonds, has signed a five-year contract...

Industry leaders gather in May for Longview Solutions' Customer Conference: Finance & Technology: Meet to Win.
May 1, 2003... Philadelphia/Toronto/Madrid -- Philadelphia/Toronto/Madrid, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialog 2003, May 20 - 23, 2003 Executives Discuss Corporate Performance Management Applications aimed at ...

Systems Xcellence announces strong financial results for fiscal 2003.
May 1, 2003... -- - Record revenue, increased net income and solid cash flow feature prominently among year's highlights - Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: SXC MILTON, ON, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Systems Xcellence...

Industry Leaders Gather in May for Longview Solutions' Customer Conference: Finance & Technology: Meet to Win; Dialog 2003, May 20 - 23, 2003 Executives Discuss Corporate Performance Management Applications aimed at igniting the power of Finance.
May 1, 2003... PHILADELPHIA/TORONTO/MADRID -- PHILADELPHIA/TORONTO/MADRID, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Longview Solutions, a maker of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) applications for large global companies, today announced the theme and speaker highlights...

Law Day, U.S.A., 2003 - A Proclamation By The President Of The United States of America.
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by the President: America was founded on the ideals of liberty and equality for all, and the Framers of the Constitution created three branches of the national...

PRIMEDIA Reports First Quarter 2003 Results.
May 1, 2003... -- - Consolidated sales of $375.8 million in first quarter 2003. - Operating income of $19.3 million, compared to an operating loss of $23.2 million in prior year. - Consumer segment sales increased 1.7% in first quarter...

PennWell Signs Digital Magazine Distribution Agreement with Qmags.
May 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- PennWell Corporation, a highly diversified media company, announced an exclusive agreement with Qmags, the leading distributor of digital magazines, to deliver select PennWell publications in...

Adams Laboratories Announces Retirement of John Adams, Sr. and Appointment of Mark Gainor as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
May 1, 2003... FORT WORTH, Texas -- FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Adams Laboratories, Inc., a provider of specialty pharmaceuticals for respiratory care, announced that effective today, John Q. Adams, Sr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer....

John M. Weekes, Former Canadian Ambassador to the WTO and Chief Negotiator for NAFTA, Joins Sidley Austin Brown & Wood's Geneva Office; Senior Trade Negotiator and Policy Veteran, Present at the Creation of the World Trade Organization, Joins Sidley's International Practice as a Non-Lawyer Trade Advisor.
May 1, 2003... WASHINGTON and GENEVA -- WASHINGTON and GENEVA, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- John M. Weekes, a 30-year veteran of international trade policy and negotiations, who served as Canada's Ambassador to the World Trade Organization in the 1990s, has joined...