PR Newswire articles from May 20 2003

PR Newswire archives from May 20 2003

Indo-Pacific News on Kahili, Cheal and New Drilling.
May 20, 2003... WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Indo-Pacific Energy Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: INDOF) announces the second flow test of Kahili-1A/B gas condensate discovery was conducted between April 26 and May 4 and...

Cargill and Codexis Announce Signing of Research Collaboration to Develop Novel Industrial Biomaterials Platform.
May 20, 2003... MINNEAPOLIS and REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- MINNEAPOLIS and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill Incorporated and Codexis, Inc. today announced an agreement to develop a novel biochemical platform that will enable production of...

Thunderbird's Executive Education Programs Ranked Among Top 10 in World by Financial Times.
May 20, 2003... GLENDALE, Ariz. -- GLENDALE, Ariz., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management has improved its standing as one of the world's best providers of executive education. The school is ranked as...

Jive Records dominates United Kingdom's music scene with number 1 album and number 1 single.
May 20, 2003... London -- London, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - Justin Timberlake's Justified is number 1 on the UK album chart for the 4th Time, R. Kelly's "Ignition (Remix)" is number 1 on the UK single chart Justin Timberlake's Justified returns to the...

New study shows Zelmac is effective and well tolerated for chronic constipation.
May 20, 2003... Basel, Switzerland -- Basel, Switzerland, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from a large pivotal U.S. trial demonstrates Zelmac(R)* (tegaserod) was significantly more effective than placebo in providing rapid and sustained relief from chronic...

VT Group plc preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2003.
May 20, 2003... Southampton -- Southampton, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- VT Group plc ('VT'), the government support services and shipbuilding group, announces preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2003. Financial highlights ...

BT Global Services selects MetaSolv as inventory and activation architecture of choice.
May 20, 2003... London -- London, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - MetaSolv is BT Global Services' Provisioning Partner for the Expansion of Its Service Offering in Europe MetaSolv Software, Inc., a global leader in communications management solutions for...

MailFrontier's(TM) Next Generation Anti-Spam Enterprise Solution Delivers Highest Levels of Spam Blocking for Corporations Plagued by Spam; Comprehensive Per-User Spam Management Provides Total Email Accountability, Creating a Win-Win Situation Between IT Managers and Corporate Users.
May 20, 2003... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- PALO ALTO, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- MailFrontier, a company fast emerging as the leader in protecting corporate email from spam, today released MailFrontier Anti-Spam Gateway(TM) 2.0 -- a major leap forward for...

Wily Technology continues expansion with new office in Germany.
May 20, 2003... Munich, Germany, IBM Software Symposium -- Munich, Germany, IBM Software Symposium, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - New office offers enhanced support for Wily customers and partners Wily Technology, the leader in Enterprise Java Application...

Wily Technology Continues Expansion With New Office in Germany; New Office Offers Enhanced Support for Wily Customers and Partners.
May 20, 2003... MUNICH, Germany, IBM Software Symposium -- MUNICH, Germany, IBM Software Symposium, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Wily Technology, the leader in Enterprise Java Application Management, today announced continued worldwide expansion with the opening of...

BT Global Services Selects MetaSolv as Inventory and Activation Architecture Of Choice; MetaSolv is BT Global Services' Provisioning Partner for the Expansion of Its Service Offering in Europe.
May 20, 2003... LONDON -- LONDON, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaSolv Software, Inc., a global leader in communications management solutions for traditional and next-generation services and networks, announced today that BT Global Services, BT Group's...

Brio Software announces Brio Performance Suite 8.
May 20, 2003... Weybridge, England -- Weybridge, England, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - Company takes the lead in integrating business intelligence and enterprise reporting technologies Brio Software, Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation business...

Striva and IBM Partner to Extend DB2 Information Integrator; Combined Offering Delivers Real-Time Access to Critical Enterprise Data Sources.
May 20, 2003... LAS VEGAS and MUNICH, Germany -- LAS VEGAS and MUNICH, Germany, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Striva Corporation, a leader in enterprise data integration and the developer of the DETAIL(TM) data integration platform, and IBM announced today at the...

Motorola acquires technologies and implementations of the multimedia home platform (DVB MHP) from Cadence.
May 20, 2003... London -- London, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - This technology acquisition allows Motorola to enhance its DVi and DTH set-top product lines by offering a critical platform for interactive home media applications Mediacast - Motorola, Inc....

Football Icon Pele reaffirms his partnership with Pfizer in support of men's health.
May 20, 2003... New York -- New York, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Football icon Pele today reaffirmed his partnership with Pfizer Inc on the Pfizer Love Life Again Campaign to educate men on the impact a healthy love life has on overall physical and emotional...

JPMorgan announces global launch of structured portfolio trading.
May 20, 2003... London/New York -- London/New York, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - Leveraging its global platform and client base, JPMorgan will now offer a comprehensive product with tailored strategies to investor clients JPMorgan today announced the recent...

New for Father's Day 2003: Kenwood Here2Anywhere(TM), First Portable Tuner for Adding SIRIUS(R) Satellite to Any Sound System; Brings New Affordability and Convenience to Digital Radio Service.
May 20, 2003... LONG BEACH, Calif. -- LONG BEACH, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a fresh Father's Day gift idea this year, something utterly and entirely new? Something Dad would use and enjoy everyday, whether at home, at work, on the road, or...

Let Dad Add Great Sound to Every Room; SoundWorks Radio(TM) Looks Like a Table Radio, Performs Like a Stereo System.
May 20, 2003... ANDOVER, Mass. -- ANDOVER, Mass., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Dad wants to add music to the living room, den or his office, but is cramped for space? You're in luck. Great sounding audio systems don't have to mean a mountain of components and...

Own an SUV? Wish You Could Reach the Roof Rack and Cargo Area? Step Right Up!
May 20, 2003... REDMOND, Wash. -- REDMOND, Wash., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- If you own an SUV you know how difficult it is to access the roof rack and rear cargo areas. Nu-Tec Designs has solved that problem -- and then some. (Photo:...

Wright Company Receives Focus Award Recognition From Mitel Networks Corporation.
May 20, 2003... FAIRFAX, Va. -- FAIRFAX, Va., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Wright Company of America is one of the three top winners in a contest conducted by Mitel Networks Corporation. The North American competition was open to Mitel Value Added Resellers. The...

SpectraLink introduces trunked gateway for NetLink Wireless Telephones.
May 20, 2003... Boulder, Colorado -- Boulder, Colorado, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - NetLink PRI gateway provides cost-effective PBX interface for wireless VoIP SpectraLink Corporation , an industry pioneer in enterprise wireless communications, introduces a...

Hammocks Provide the Ultimate Rest and Relaxation for Dads.
May 20, 2003... OMAHA, Neb. -- OMAHA, Neb., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Hammocks create the essence of relaxation, tranquility and the "good life." It's the perfect gift to let any father know he should sit back and relax on his day. With hundreds of hammocks...

Vieluxe(R) Gas Grill Tops List of Ultimate Father's Day Gifts.
May 20, 2003... PALATINE, Ill. -- PALATINE, Ill., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Why try to warm Dad's heart with another necktie, when you can "fire" him up with the ultimate grilling machine this Father's Day (June 15) -- the Vieluxe(R) gas grill. "Vieluxe(R)...

Weary Dads Can Unwind and De-stress with Inada Shiatsu Massage Chair.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- If you are thinking about what to get your dad -- the man who has everything and needs nothing, Family Inada offers a gift Dad is guaranteed to enjoy. The Inada shiatsu massage chair is a Father's...

Just in Time for Father's Day - Satellite Radio Has Captured Men's Interest, Study Reports; New SIRIUS Portable Satellite Radios Available This Spring.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent Arbitron study, satellite radio is on men's minds, making SIRIUS with its 100 streams of music, news, sports and entertainment an ideal Father's Day gift. And with the...

The Right Father's Day Gift Can Help Dad Protect His Investment.
May 20, 2003... ROSWELL, Ga. -- ROSWELL, Ga., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Dust, rain, sun, dings and debris pose daily threats to a car's finish and ultimately to its value. The right car cover can help protect a car owner's investment and may be just the gift...

No More Ties or Tools for the Men in Your Life: Survey Shows 80 Percent of Men Want Home Improvement Related Gifts And a Clean Organized Garage Tops Their List.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- While not every man is the power-tool type, most have a fond attachment to the garage. In fact, a survey conducted by Harris Interactive for GarageTek shows the gift of a newly reorganized garage...

Stave Puzzles Offers Hole-In-One Gift Ideas for Father's Day.
May 20, 2003... NORWICH, Vt. -- NORWICH, Vt., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- If finding a unique and unforgettable gift for dad is on the agenda; consider a puzzle. Since 1974, Vermont-based, Stave Puzzles has created high-end, heirloom quality, hand-crafted wooden...

Give the Perfect Gift for the Angler, Hunter and Outdoor Enthusiast.
May 20, 2003... NORMAN, Okla. -- NORMAN, Okla., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The angler, hunter, hiker, boater and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the outdoors even more with the perfect gift to match their favorite outdoor activity passion. Pick the present sure to...

Father's Day Gift Ideas From the June Issue of Field & Stream.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In tribute to Dads everywhere, Field & Stream magazine is featuring gift ideas for Father's Day in the June issue, on newsstands May 20. The editors came up with the following list of gear and...

For Dad, Father's Day Gifts to Rock Outdoors - Speakers From Sonance Deliver Great Sound Outdoors All Year Round.
May 20, 2003... SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. -- SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether your Dad relishes barbequing on the patio, taking a backyard swim, gardening, or just sipping a drink in his deck chair, Sonance(R), the leading manufacturer of...

Net One showcases Digiquant's ease of implementation.
May 20, 2003... Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde, Denmark, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - Greek Operator Replaces Existing System With Digiquant's IMS; Goes Live With Services in 3 Weeks Digiquant, a global supplier of software solutions for the communications...

DAD - The Man Who Lied to Save the Planet; 12 Timeless Virtues Handed Down to a Son by an Everyday Dad.
May 20, 2003... SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- SIMI VALLEY, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Recalling the values that have made our country great, bestselling author James Michael Pratt describes twelve life-lessons he learned from observing his father, Grant Pratt,...

Company's Paid Paternity Leave Helps Fathers Attend Births And Assist At Home.
May 20, 2003... BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. -- BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- One week paid paternity leave has given more than 20 employees of one company the opportunity to participate in the birth of their babies and to assist at home following the...

The Ultimate Hands-Free Gift for Road Warriors; JABRA FreeSpeak(TM) Is Designed for Mobile Professionals and High-Tech Aficionados Who Want to 'Cut the Cord'.
May 20, 2003... SAN DIEGO -- SAN DIEGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- For road warriors who are never without their cell phone, JABRA has the ultimate product for hands-free convenience and cord-free comfort. JABRA introduces the FreeSpeak(TM), a wireless device...

A Scottish Highlands Adventure Tour Filled With Thrills and Beauty.
May 20, 2003... AVIEMORE, Scotland -- AVIEMORE, Scotland, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Make a dream come true this Father's Day with the ultimate gift of a Scottish Highlands adventure tour -- The Glenlivet Trip of a Lifetime. According to Dave Horrocks, tour...

Anyone Can Solve the Mysteries of Auto Repair; New Scan Tool Translates 'Check Engine Light'.
May 20, 2003... TEMPE, Ariz. -- TEMPE, Ariz., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanners, offers a great gift for dads, moms, car aficionados, "Do-It-Yourselfers," "Do-it-for-Me's" or anyone who...

Make Room for Danny Bear; Show Your Father How Much You Love Him and Help St. Jude Too.
May 20, 2003... FORT WORTH, Texas -- FORT WORTH, Texas, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- This Father's Day, make room for a special bear that helps children and their daddies from all over the world, Danny Bear. (Photo:...

Five Star Billiards.com Suggests Top Gifts for the Player.
May 20, 2003... SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. -- SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget about ties and bathrobes, Five Star Billiards ( http://www.fivestarbillards.com/ ) suggests the hottest gifts for billiard player. (Photo:...

For All the Times Your Dad Said He Was Losing His Hair Over You, Give It Back, Naturally! (Contest To Find Kid Who Caused Most Hair Loss!!).
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- For a dad who has everything -- but hair -- now you can give him some! Folligro is an all-natural treatment, with none of the side-effects or long-term-commitment of the pharmaceutical hair regrowth...

For Father's Day, Give a Gift to be Enjoyed Everyday, Custom Designed Car Mats from www.ggbailey.com.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- You can design your own luxury-weight car and trunk mats from any combination of carpet colors, edging styles, heelpads, embroidery and logo options with over 200,000 possible design combinations....

Website Helps You Get Cooking for Father's Day.
May 20, 2003... MENTOR, Ohio -- MENTOR, Ohio, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Horsepower. Megapixels. Forged titanium. And now you can add something new to the "power" vocabulary of Father's Day gift buying - triple gourmet cooking action. Kevin Malone, founder...

Barloworld Limited reviewed interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2003.
May 20, 2003... Johannesburg -- Johannesburg, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Strong operating performance in uncertain times - Operating profits rise 41% to R1 171 million - Improving quality of business seen in operating margin increase to 6.5% (2002: 4.7%)...

Father's Day Feature Package.
May 20, 2003... -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Father's Day and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the...

Front Porch Digital Reports Year-End Results and Filing of Its Annual Report of Form 10-KSB; Also Announces Certain Transactions in 2003.
May 20, 2003... -- December 31, 2002 Working Capital Deficit Reduced to $2.1 Million April 2003 New Cash Infusion of $1.5 Million MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Front Porch Digital Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD:...

The Sano Institute Announces 'Enjoy Your Final Sneeze'.
May 20, 2003... LAS VEGAS -- LAS VEGAS, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, noses, and throats can mean only one thing; allergy season is now upon us. 35 million Americans suffer from allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever or seasonal...

Net One Showcases Digiquant's Ease of Implementation; Greek Operator Replaces Existing System With Digiquant's IMS; Goes Live With Services in 3 Weeks.
May 20, 2003... ROSKILDE, Denmark -- ROSKILDE, Denmark, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Digiquant, a global supplier of software solutions for the communications industry, announced today that Net One, an established provider of Voice over IP (VoIP) services,...

Steve Hess Named as Executive Vice President and General Counsel Of Accident Fund Insurance Company of America.
May 20, 2003... LANSING, Mich. -- LANSING, Mich., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- James C. Epolito, president and chief executive officer of Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, today announced the appointment of Steven C. Hess as executive vice president and...

Freddie Mac to conduct a multiple Euro Reference Notes repurchase operation tomorrow.
May 20, 2003... MCLEAN, Va. -- MCLEAN, Va., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddie Mac today announced that it plans to conduct a repurchase operation tomorrow for up to a total of Euro 1.5 billion of the following Euro Reference Notes(R) securities: ...

'Top toilets under the spotlight'.
May 20, 2003... Winchester, UK -- Winchester, UK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The UK-wide search for the best 'away from home' toilets - the much sought after 'Loo of the Year Awards' - has just been launched by competition organisers - The British Toilet...

UK survey of public toilets launched.
May 20, 2003... London -- London, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The British Toilet Association is carrying out a major survey of public toilet provision to establish current numbers provided by each Local Authority throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern...

INVESCO selects OpenNetwork's leading identity management platform to secure and manage global investment fund.
May 20, 2003... Clearwater, Florida -- Clearwater, Florida, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - New customer further extends company leadership position in EMEA OpenNetwork Technologies, a leading provider of non-intrusive identity management security solutions,...

Parma Ham welcomes the European Court ruling on slicing and packaging pre-sliced.
May 20, 2003... Parma, Italy -- Parma, Italy, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma, the Italian trade association of 200 traditional producers, welcomes the European Court of Justice ruling today that Asda did breach EU rules by slicing...

G-Log Names David Cairns Chief Executive Officer; Experienced International Software Executive to Lead Worldwide Operations.
May 20, 2003... KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- G-Log, the leading provider of global logistics and transportation software, today announced that David Cairns has been appointed chief executive officer by the board of...

Internationally-Known speaker, on college speaking tour, makes plea for renewed focus on inner life as path to personal, world peace.
May 20, 2003... Ft. Lauderdale, Florida -- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Prem Rawat, the internationally-known teacher, sage and leader, who has addressed 4.5 million of people around the world on achieving inner peace and contentment,...

Financial Profiles and FinancialCircuit Partner to Provide Advisors With Leading Liability Management Platform, MoneyFind; Leading Needs Analysis and Financial Planning Software Provider to Integrate MoneyFind(TM) with Its Planning Tools, Empowering Advisors to Develop More Comprehensive and Holistic Plans That Consider Liabilities as Well as Assets.
May 20, 2003... CAMPBELL, Calif. and SAN DIEGO -- CAMPBELL, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- FinancialCircuit, Inc., a leader in liability management solutions, and Financial Profiles, Inc., a leading international provider of financial planning...

Japan's International Skin Care Company Introduces New Micro Skin Water; Japan's #1 Mail-Order Skincare Company Presents a Refreshing Botanical Toner for the Skin.
May 20, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that the hot, humid weather is under way, whose skin couldn't use a little protection from the heat? DHC Micro Skin Water is just the solution for dry, dehydrated skin. This quenching...

Banc of America Securities Announces Line-Up for Media, Telecommunications And Entertainment Conference; 'Reality Check' - Interactive Investment Forum.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of America Securities LLC (NYSE: BAC; PCX; London) announced today the line-up for its Media, Telecommunications and Entertainment Conference to be held May 20-21 in New York. The...

Internationally-Known Speaker on College Speaking Tour Makes Plea For Renewed Focus on Inner Life as Path to Personal, World Peace.
May 20, 2003... FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Prem Rawat, the internationally-known teacher, sage, and leader who has addressed 4.5 million people around the world on achieving inner peace and contentment, recently...

iReady Introduces World's Most Integrated iSCSI Controller and a Full Lineup Of iSCSI Host Bus Adapters; Expansive Product Lineup and Breakthrough Price Points Position iReady To Address All Aspects of Rapidly Emerging IP Storage Networking Market.
May 20, 2003... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- iReady Corp., the leader in Internet protocol processing in hardware, today announced a full lineup of iSCSI products, featuring the storage networking industry's first fully...

Investors Back TradeBeam's Global Trade Solution and Strong Management Team.
May 20, 2003... SAN MATEO, Calif. -- SAN MATEO, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeBeam today announced $9.85 million Series C financing led by a new investor -- Sigma Partners. Enterprise Partners Venture Capital continues to be a major investor in...

In New Gallup Survey, Americans Call Science & Technology Critical to U.S. Security; Cite Science Literacy as Key for Tech Reliant Security Jobs; Personal Security.
May 20, 2003... -- Say Poor Science Achievement by Students Impacts National Security, Prosperity NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- As the conflict in Iraq winds down and the focus on homeland security heightens, a new Gallup survey released today reveals...

SBC Network Prepared to Handle Calls for Millions of American Idol Fans; Approximately 38 million additional calls handled by SBC's network after last week's semi-final round.
May 20, 2003... SAN ANTONIO -- SAN ANTONIO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Tuesday, the SBC telecommunications network processed close to 145 million phone calls in a two-hour span of time after Fox's hit reality TV show American Idol ended, as customers...

Father's Day Ultimate Fashion: BMW Accessories Turn the Ordinary into an Extraordinary Gift for Dad; New BMW Z4 Watch, Neckties and Golf Balls Top the Shopping List.
May 20, 2003... WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- For dad, it's almost as good as wearing his heart on his sleeve. Just in time for Father's Day, BMW offers lifestyle merchandise that lets an enthusiast's passion turn into...

Ladies: Give Your Dad A Smokin' Present This Year; General Cigar Offers Practical Gift Giving Advice.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no need to stress this year about giving a bad gift to a good man. If you want to score big with your papa, think James Bond and give him something stylish and smokin' this year, a cigar....

A Really Cool Father's Day Gift: The Amazin' Beer Chiller!
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amazin' Beer Chiller is a great new Father's Day gift for the dad who just wants a cold beer! This battery-operated invention chills 12- and 16-oz cans of beer (and soda) in two minutes using...

Stupid Father's Day Gifts: Dad already suspects you're crazy. Why not prove it with a gift from Stupid.com?
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to give Dad something useful this Father's Day? Then steer clear of http://www.stupid.com/, a website specializing in bizarre and twisted gifts. Take the Glow In The Dark Toilet Seat, for...

Exametric's Workforce Optimization Solution Selected By Two of North America's Largest Banks; Exametric Is Rapidly Becoming the Industry's De Facto Standard for Workforce Optimization.
May 20, 2003... SAN DIEGO -- SAN DIEGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Exametric announced today that two of the nation's largest financial institutions have selected its Click2Staff forecasting, planning, and scheduling solution for their customer retention and...

Keeping Car Safe Makes for Safe Memorial Day.
May 20, 2003... BETHESDA, Md. -- BETHESDA, Md., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Memorial Day Holiday weekend upon us and the summer vacation season fast approaching, there is no better time to "Be Car Care Aware" to avoid breakdowns and accidents, according...

INVESCO Selects OpenNetwork's Leading Identity Management Platform to Secure and Manage Global Investment Fund; New Customer Further Extends Company Leadership Position in EMEA.
May 20, 2003... CLEARWATER, Fla. -- CLEARWATER, Fla., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenNetwork Technologies, a leading provider of non-intrusive identity management security solutions, today announced that INVESCO, part of the AMVESCAP Group , one of the world's...

Beware The En Route Smorgasbord: Survey By American Dietetic Association And ConAgra Foods Foundation Finds Many Travelers Risk Food Poisoning; Home Food Safety Road Map Shows How to 'Green Light' a Healthy Vacation.
May 20, 2003... CHICAGO -- CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Compared with a year ago, a third more Americans will be "carrying on" meals and snacks from home this summer when traveling via plane, train or automobile.* Yet most families take detours around...

Designer Christopher Lowell Inspires Creativity at Paintideas.com; Lowell Provides Paint Project Ideas for Energized DIYers.
May 20, 2003... VERNON HILLS, Ill. -- VERNON HILLS, Ill., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher Lowell, the Emmy Award-winning host and motivating force behind the Discovery Channel's "The Christopher Lowell Show," provides paint project ideas on Paintideas.com,...

St. Anthony Messenger's Special Issue Examines the Clergy Sex-Abuse Crisis.
May 20, 2003... CINCINNATI -- CINCINNATI, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- When the clergy sex-abuse scandals broke in January of 2002, the avalanche of court documents, cover-ups and heart-wrenching testimonies from survivors rocked the Catholic Church to its...

Great Wolf Lodge(R) Family Resorts - Splashing Across the Map; Fourth Great Wolf Lodge Opens in Kansas.
May 20, 2003... KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth Great Wolf Lodge family resort and indoor waterpark opened its doors today in Kansas City, Kansas. The newest brand of northwoods-themed, indoor waterpark resorts are...

Zimmer announces offer to acquire Centerpulse AG for CHF 120 cash and 3.68 Zimmer shares per Centerpulse share.
May 20, 2003... Warsaw, Indiana -- Warsaw, Indiana, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - Creates the #1 pure-play orthopaedics company with leading market positions, technology, and global scale - Provides opportunity for Centerpulse shareholders to realise...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index close 4,562.26 +13.09 up (+0.29%).
May 20, 2003... Shanghai, China -- Shanghai, China, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Monday, May 20, 2003 was 4,562.26. This was up 0.29 per cent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index...

Momentum Builds for June ClusterWorld - 11 New Sponsors Join Up; New Speaker Added: BP Executive to Reveal Secrets Behind the Largest Intel Itanium(R) 2-based Linux Cluster for Seismic Research and Exploration.
May 20, 2003... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- ClusterWorld Conference & Expo, the world's premier event on clustered solutions in commercial, research and academic computing, today announced that 11 additional companies have...

MHA and Quantros Partner to Power Voluntary Hospital Reporting Initiative; Participating Hospitals Can Meet JCAHO and CMS Requirements And Participate in the National Voluntary Reporting Initiative - Without Additional Data Collection.
May 20, 2003... JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. and FREMONT, Calif. -- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. and FREMONT, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantros, a leading provider of real-time, web-based benchmarking, accreditation, and performance improvement solutions for the...

Aventail Hires Business Development Director to Expand 'Eco-System' of Technology Partnerships for Leading Clientless SSL VPN Solution; Gavin Mcmurdo to Help Further Extend Aventail's Leadership in Securing Anywhere Remote Access to the Broadest Set of Applications, Platforms, and Devices.
May 20, 2003... SEATTLE -- SEATTLE, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Aventail Corporation (http://www.aventail.com/), the recognized clientless SSL VPN leader, today announced that Gavin McMurdo has joined the company as director of business development. McMurdo will...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index close 4,562.26 +13.09 up (+0.29%).
May 20, 2003... SHANGHAI, China -- SHANGHAI, China, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/XFN China 25 Index for Monday, May 20, 2003 was 4,562.26. This was up 0.29 percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index...

Cochran, Caronia & Co. Convenes Insurance Investor Conference to Discuss Critical Issues Affecting the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry During Turbulent Times; As Commercial Insurance Rates Have Skyrocketed More Than 50%, Where Do Investors Stand When It Comes to Capacity and Profitability?
May 20, 2003... CHICAGO -- CHICAGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochran, Caronia & Co., investment bankers to the insurance industry, will convene a conference to address critical issues facing the property and casualty insurance industry. The day- long...

Bookspan Launches Conservative Book Club and Hires Brad Miner as Executive Editor.
May 20, 2003... NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Bookspan, which operates over 30 clubs including the Book-of-the-Month Club, the Literary Guild and the History Book Club, is launching a new club devoted to books with a conservative viewpoint....

The Challenge Is On! America Rolls Up Its Sleeves to Help Reach Nationwide Blood Donation Goal; Communities from Coast to Coast Invited to Participate in The American Red Cross Save A Life Tour 2003: A Nationwide Challenge to Increase Blood Donations and Raise Awareness about the Ongoing Need for Blood in the United States.
May 20, 2003... LOS ANGELES -- LOS ANGELES, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Red Cross launched one of the largest initiatives in its history, a national campaign called the Save A Life Tour 2003, to encourage Americans to help save lives through...

eSoft Partners With Sophos to Deliver New Desktop Anti-Virus SoftPak; eSoft's InstaGate Appliance Now Provides Comprehensive Multi-Layered Anti-Virus Protection for Both the Gateway and the Desktop.
May 20, 2003... BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- eSoft, Inc., a leading provider of simplified network security solutions, today announced Desktop Anti-Virus, a new SoftPak application for the InstaGate product line which...