Many Child Passenger Safety Instructions Are Inaccurate or Outdated, Researchers Show
NEWTON, Mass., May 14 -- Some child passenger safety instructions may be putting children at risk, a groundbreaking study shows. The study found significant problems with the content, availability, accuracy, and appropriateness of educational materials designed to teach adults how to transport children safely. The stud ... Continue reading
RUDD'S STREAK MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO RACE IN CHARLOTTE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Steve Post or Jeremy Troriano Performance PR Plus, (704) 333-2828 or pprplus28@aol.com RUDD'S STREAK MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO RACE IN CHARLOTTE CONCORD, N.C. - After starting 655 consecutive races, Ricky Rudd is finally starting to look back on his illustrious NASCAR Winston Cup caree ... Continue reading
Dodge City Rolls Into Charlotte; Viper Thrill Ride Among Attractions
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Contact: Dave Elshoff Debby Robinson Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris 248-512-2690 312-933-6043 DODGE CITY ROLLS INTO CHARLOTTE Dodge Viper Thrill Ride Among Exhibits to Bring Racing Excitement to Fans CONCORD, N.C. (May 14, 2002) - Spectators attending next weekend's Coca-Cola 600 will have more to do ... Continue reading
Daewoo's US Arm to Declare Bankruptcy
Daewoo's U.S. Arm to Declare Bankruptcy, Dealers Sue GM DETROIT AP reported that the U.S. arm of Daewoo Motor Co. will file for bankruptcy "within days" according to a company official. "We basically don't have any products we can distribute anymore," said Mike Mahoney, general manager of field operations at Daewoo Mot ... Continue reading
NEWARK, N.J.--May 14, 2002--The Coalition for Auto Insurance Competition is launching an additional wave of advertising as part of its continuing statewide media campaign for reforming New Jersey's car insurance system to increase insurance competition and consumer choice. The new newspaper ad begins May 15 and can be ... Continue reading
CVEC Racing Report pre-race: Angelle Savoie
CVEC Racing Report Contact: Jon Knapp Pre-race (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Event: 33rd Annual Matco Tools NHRA SuperNationals presented by Racing Champions Location: Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J. Date: May 17 -19, 2002 Angelle Savoie Star Racing Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle 2000 & 2001 Pro Stoc ... Continue reading
International Wire Group, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2002
ST. LOUIS--May 14, 2002--International Wire Group, Inc. today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. During the quarter, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and other unusual charges ("EBITDA") was $12.2 million, an increase of $3.0 million, or 32.1%, from ... Continue reading
-- Star Wars fans, outfitted as Star Wars stormtroopers, stood guard at a Charlotte movie theater today...but they weren't waiting in line for tickets to Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. Instead, they helped NASCAR driver John Andretti unveil a special Star Wars paint scheme for the Cheerios No. 43 Dodge Int ... Continue reading
New Denver EagleRider Motorcycle Rental Location Marks Grand Opening On Saturday, May 18
DENVER--May 14, 2002--EagleRider, the nation's leading Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental company, will introduce its new location in Denver when it celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Owned and operated by brothers Robert and David McNeil, the new rental location will be open seven d ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 14, 2002-- -------------------------------------------------- The Search for a Qualified Home Tutor Is Now as Close as Your Child's Computer For busy parents seeking home-based reading and math help for their children, the options have been limited and frustrating. Many parents are now looking to the Inte ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--May 14, 2002--PPG Industries , participating insurers and representatives of asbestos claimants have reached agreement for the settlement of all current and future personal injury claims against PPG and Pittsburgh Corning for asbestos products manufactured, distributed or sold by the companies. "This agreem ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces First Quarter Results for 2002
SHELTON, Conn.--May 14, 2002--Raytech Corporation today announced net income for the thirteen-week period ended March 31, 2002 amounting to $1.3 million or $.03 per basic share as compared to $1.7 million or $.49 per basic share for the same period in the prior year. In April 2001, Raytech Corporation emerged from the ... Continue reading
Robert McNeel & Associates Adds ALGOR FEA to Its List of Rhinoceros Engineering Options
PITTSBURGH--May 14, 2002--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, recently added support for the Rhinoceros(R) (Rhino) free-form surface-modeling CAD tool from Robert McNeel & Associates. Engineers can use the new Rhinoceros Import Extender to directly open CAD solid model geometry from Rhino ... Continue reading
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YAMAHA REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH BOMBARDIER
YAMAHA Has reached a settlement with BOMBARDIER on litigation involving personal watercraft Kennesaw, Georgia, May 14, 2002 – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. today announced that they have reached a comprehensive settlement of their litigation involving personal watercraft. The settlement includes claims b ... Continue reading
MAY 11 RACE REPORT / TIM KENNEDY
Irwindale, CA, May 11 - Tim Huddleston won his second NASCAR Auto > Club of > Southern California late model feature this season Saturday night at the > half-mile Irwindale Speedway with 5,868 spectators present. The winner > started on the pole and led all 50 laps over runner-up/fourth starter > Mike Price. > > Huddle ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Finishes No. 1 First Time in Kelley Blue Book April Top 50 Rankings
IRVINE, Calif.--May 14, 2002--The Honda Civic, fueled by the debut of its 2003 Hybrid model, attracted more interest on the Kelley Blue Book Web site (www.kbb.com) than any other new vehicle last month. It marked the first time the Civic has topped the monthly visitor interest at kbb.com, the nation's number one automo ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 VW Beetle Turbo S
By Annabelle Frankl Having driven the Beetle a couple of years ago, I was intrigued to get into the Turbo S. I really enjoyed the original, but seem to recall that one had to really punch the accelerator to get any reaction. Evidently, in question of style, they are more or less the same, but what is the difference und ... Continue reading
America Online's "Celebrity You've Got Mail" Delivers a Star-studded Line Up Beginning May 14
DULLES, VA--May 14, 2002-- Log On to Hear Your Favorite Superstars From the Worlds of Music, Movies, Television and Sports Utter the Legendary Phrase Heard More Than 60 Million Times Each Day Guess the Mystery Celebrity for a Chance to Win One of Four Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge Vehicles and Much More You've Got Mail, Babe ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued May 14, 2002 10:29:00 AM ET Federal-Mogul Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Certain U.S. Camshaft Operations to ASIMCO Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/05-14-2002/0001727456& ;EDATE ----------------- ... Continue reading
NASHUA, N.H.--May 14, 2002-- New Interface will Enable Surface Mount Technology Users to Switch to Sanyo Systems Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , the leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) software solutions, and Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. (HHTA - formerly Nissei Sangyo America Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
i2 Unites Demand with Supply to Help Maximize Value Chain Profitability and Customer Loyalty
LAS VEGAS--May 14, 2002-- TaylorMade-adidas Golf is on Course to Realize Significant Value Using i2 Demand Chain Management i2 Technologies, Inc. , the leading provider of value chain management solutions, today introduced the i2 Demand Chain Management (i2 DCM(TM)) solution, the first software suite to unify the deman ... Continue reading
KleenAir NOxMaster System Receives New UK Government Grants
IRVINE, Calif.--May 14, 2002--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR), announces that it's NOxMaster(R) NOx Reduction System has been selected for two additional UK Government funded Test and Evaluation Programs. Increasing concern is being focused on the health hazards of NOx, particularly in its most virulent form of NO2, ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Improved Tire Pressure Monitoring
-- Do you know if your tires are inflated properly? Do you even know how to check? Many of us pay little attention to the condition of our tires, and that can lead to serious consequences. A report from Siemens You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?5938 This mul ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Profit For First Quarter of 2002; Net Sales Up 21%, Hit All-Time High
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--May 14, 2002--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today reported record sales of $3,917,976, a 21% increase, for its First Quarter, or three-month period, ended March 31, 2002. Net income amounted to $ .01 per share versus a loss of ($.08) per share for the same period in 2001. Three months ended March 31 2002 ... Continue reading
Telcontar and Sensoria Announce Strategic Partnership for Innovative LBS Solutions
DETROIT--May 14, 2002-- Sensoria, BSQUARE and Telcontar Demonstrate End-to-End Telematics Solution at Auto Interiors Show in Detroit May 14-15 Telcontar today announced that Sensoria Corporation, a leading provider of in-vehicle, standards-based telematics, has committed to supporting the Telcontar Drill Down Server(TM ... Continue reading
TNT Logistics North America and BMW Expand Partnership Into Lead Logistics Provider Agreement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--May 14, 2002--TNT Logistics North America, one of the nation's leading providers of value-added logistics, announced today that it has been awarded a multiyear, multimillion dollar contract to manage BMW Manufacturing Corp.'s inbound supply chain in Greer, S.C. The announcement continues a successfu ... Continue reading
Virgin Atlantic Airways Takes Off With the Kiodex Risk Workbench
NEW YORK--May 14, 2002-- Airline Adopts Web-service Risk Management Platform to Gain Competitive Edge in the Marketplace Kiodex, Inc., a technology company that provides a Web-service platform for corporate risk management and financial reporting, today announced Virgin Atlantic Airways, the UK's second largest long ha ... Continue reading
NHRA: Two titanic Top Fuel talents on Matco Tools team
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Two titanic Top Fuel talents on Matco Tools team ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (May 14) -- With an eye on the future of NHRA drag racing, Matco Tools has corralled two of the most promising young guns of the Top Fuel class to be a part of its race team. Decorated pilots Dar ... Continue reading
NHRA: Funny Car favorites favor Matco Tools
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Funny Car favorites favor Matco Tools ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (May 14) -- When industry giant Matco Tools went looking for frontrunners in the Funny Car bracket, it didn’t take long to choose the tried-and-true duo of Whit Bazemore, Gary Scelzi, and Scotty Canno ... Continue reading
NHRA: Pro Stock promises to produce pulsating racing action
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Pro Stock promises to produce pulsating racing action ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (May 14) -- Always a huge favorite in the Northeast United States, the NHRA’s Pro Stock class features the closest racing in all of motorsports. These naturally-aspirated cars powered ... Continue reading
NHRA: Treble could spell trouble for rest of Pro Stock Bike class
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Matco Tools rider Treble could spell trouble for the rest of the Pro Stock Bike class ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (May 14) -- The early part of the 2002 Pro Stock Motorcycle season has been colored red, white, and blue as Matco Tools rider Craig Treble shot out to a perfe ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report On Honda Auto Receivables 2002-2 Owner Trust
NEW YORK--May 14, 2002--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on Honda Auto Receivables 2002-2 Owner Trust discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'AAA' ratings on the class A notes. The securities are backed by a pool of prime retail installment sales contracts secured by new and used automobiles an ... Continue reading
SpeechWorks Introduces Speechify Solo Text-to-Speech Engine
BOSTON--May 14, 2002-- Mid-Size Footprint Delivers Unparalleled Voice Quality and Virtuoso Voice Identity Program Provides Custom Voice Building Capabilities SpeechWorks International, Inc. , the global leader in speech recognition and text-to-speech (TTS) technologies and services, today introduced Speechify Solo(TM) ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Heads North of the Border for Round 2 at Mosport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 TRANS-AM SERIES HEADS NORTH OF THE BORDER FOR ROUND 2 AT MOSPORT CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 14, 2002) - Merely one of the 12 rounds of the 2002 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup is in the books, and already fans are wondering what the Series will do for an ... Continue reading
"Inside Racing" Celebrates Indy 500 5/15
"INSIDE RACING" RADIO SHOW CELEBRATES INDY 500 5/15 FEATURED GUESTS: Greg Ray Airton Dare Donnie Beechler Robby McGehee Max Papis Dario Franchitti Raul Boesel Show Available LIVE ON THE INTERNET! Below you will find a release on this week's guest lineup for the "Inside Racing" Radio Show. If you would like to be remove ... Continue reading
Tilden Associates to Focus on Expanded Business Model
GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--May 14, 2002--Tilden Associates, Inc. (OTC:BB - TLDN) announced today that it has reengineered the company's long range plan to take advantage of additional revenue streams that are now available in the regard to operating the franchise business model. These revenue streams are a result of a strategi ... Continue reading
NHRA pre-race: Ex-Hoopster Hammonds Hopes to Rebound in Englishtown
(Note: A text-formatted version of the following has been sent as an attachment in a separate e-mail for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 EX-HOOPSTER HAMMONDS HOPES TO REBOUND IN ENGLISHTOWN Winnebago Cavalier driver draws on NBA experience to prepare for the Matco Tool ... Continue reading
A New Car Dealer Raises Some Interesting Questions.
Why do manufacturers have their own consumer web sites? When a consumer wants a new car brochure, isn’t it is in everyone’s interest that they visit a local dealer to pick one up? The consumer cannot buy a car from the manufacturer, so why aren’t the car makers just providing their dealers with the da ... Continue reading
Well-Designed Web Sites Drive Traffic to Automotive Showrooms
May 14, 2002 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-A well-designed manufacturer Web site can be integral in motivating automotive shoppers to visit dealer showrooms for a test drive, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study released today. The study, now in its third year, finds that 42 ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Divests Steering Gear Business
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--May 14, 2002--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today it has divested its Steering Gear Business. This divestiture is a continuation of the company's strategic plan designed to focus on core businesses. The Steering Gear Business is a machining operation that utilized a technology determ ... Continue reading
Sheldahl Receives Letter of Intent From Investor Group To Purchase Company Assets
NORTHFIELD, Minn.--May 14, 2002-- Offer From Ampersand Ventures, Molex Inc. and Morgenthaler Partners Follows Chapter 11 Filing Sheldahl, Inc. today announced it has received a letter of intent from Ampersand Ventures, Molex Inc. and Morgenthaler Partners, Sheldahl's three largest shareholders, for the purchase of a su ... Continue reading
Ballard Receives $2 Million Order From Nissan for Fuel Cells
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 14, 2002-- Ballard Power Systems announced today it has received a $2 million order from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for Mark 902 fuel cell modules and support services, for delivery in 2002. The Mark 902 fuel cell module, introduced in October 2001, establishes a new standard of performance ... Continue reading
Cobalt Appoints Two New Executives
SEATTLE--May 14, 2002--The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of e-business software and services to the automotive retail market, today announced it has named Scott Mathews executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) and Ed Crawford vice president of strategic planning. These newly-created positions rep ... Continue reading
Traveling World Trade Center Memorial Rolling Across America in an RV
COBURG, Ore., May 14 -- When the World Trade Center was attacked on September 11th, the entire day shift of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department (PAPD) was killed when the buildings collapsed. Lt. Chester Weekes, PAPD, Ret., and other retired PAPD officers are now crossing the country in Week ... Continue reading
Southwestern Motorists May Get Hosed By New Fuel
CHICAGO, May 14 -- You get what you pay for. Not necessarily. At least that's what California, Nevada and Arizona motorists may be saying as they fill up with a new "premium" gasoline mixture that's been lowered from 93 to 91 octane [(R+M)/2]. These three southwestern states were recently given the green light to make ... Continue reading
Nintendo to Launch Online for GameCube This Fall
LOS ANGELES Reuters reported that video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd. will introduce an online element for its GameCube this fall in North America, executives at its U.S. unit said Monday, marking a cautious entry into the fledgling market for online console games. Nintendo said it will offer dial-up and high-speed Inter ... Continue reading
AutoCorp Announces New Credit Union Strategy; $2 Million Credit Line
DALLAS, May 13 AutoCorp Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoCorp Equities, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACOR - News) has appointed James W. Parmley as its new President and Board Director. Starting his career with GMAC, Mr. Parmley worked in various positions before becoming the owner and gener ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 9:57 PM Subject: Salem Pre-Race For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Salem Speedway Set to Host Hooters ProCup Series Fayetteville, GA (May 13, 2002) - The ... Continue reading
Hooters Spoted In Southern Indiana: Salem Fact Sheet
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 11:30 PM Subject: Salem Fact Sheet 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Hooters ProCup 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #10 of 32 (Northern Division Race #4) WHERE: Salem Speedway - Salem, IN .555-Mile High-Banked ... Continue reading
CarParts Technologies Acquires OpenWebs Trading Network Technology
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 13, 2002-- Addition of Revolutionary Software Technology Accelerates Company's eCommerce Strategy CarParts Technologies Inc., the leading provider of open, e-commerce software solutions for the automotive aftermarket, today announced its acquisition of the technology and other intellectual prope ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 13, 2002--Today Cummins Inc. acknowledged selection by Business Ethics magazine as one of The 100 Most Responsible Corporate Citizens for the third year in a row. Cummins was ranked 7th overall in the 2002 listing, up from 16 in 2001. Cummins is honored to be a part of this group, which includes som ... Continue reading
USAA Studies Options Following Court Ruling
SAN ANTONIO--May 13, 2002--The following was released today by USAA. USAA Statement "We believe that we are right on the law and we are studying the options we have as the result of today's ruling. "USAA is owned by millions of members of America's fighting forces. We cannot understand why anyone would insist that thos ... Continue reading
Maeil Business Newspaper Reports that Hyundai Motor may cut SantaFe Exports
SEOUL, May 14 Hyundai Motors, may cut exports of its popular Santa Fe sport utility vehicles to meet a backlog in domestic orders before emissions laws are strengthened, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. Citing unnamed Hyundai Motor officials, the Maeil Business Newspaper reported that the automaker, facing strengthened ... Continue reading
Automotive Interior Design Moving Center Stage In 'Hooking' New Customers, Say Industry Designers
DETROIT, May 13 -- When it comes to selling new cars, automakers are increasingly finding that while a vehicle's exterior design is "the bait, the interior is the hook." That was the common sentiment today at a media breakfast that featured a panel of interior design executives from vehicle manufacturers and their supp ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Sells Exhaust Accessories Manufacturing Operations
TROY, Mich., May 13 - ArvinMeritor today announced the sale of its Fort Loramie, Ohio, exhaust accessories manufacturing operations to a newly-formed affiliate of ROL of America, Inc., based in Oviedo, Fla. Under the agreement, ArvinMeritor will continue to distribute exhaust accessories through its Light Vehicle After ... Continue reading
British Medical Journal Seat Belts YEA-Air Bags NAY
NEW YORK As seen in the British Medical Journal: "Two new studies reaffirm that seat belts are lifesavers, but one questions how much protection driver-side air bags afford. In the air bag study, researchers found that driver-side air bags were associated with an 8% reduction in death risk, regardless of whether the dr ... Continue reading
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