Montreal Expos Team Report / Apr 23
Last Game: 6-2 loss vs. ARI, April 23 Streak: Lost 1
Nashville Sounds 2003 Game-by-Game / Apr 23
NBA Scoreboard as of 02:10 p.m. / Apr 23
Detroit Pistons Team Report / Apr 23
Last Result: 89-77 win vs. Orlando, April 23 Series: Eastern Conference first-round tied, 1-1 Next Game: at Orlando, April 25
Quote of the Day for Apr 23
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy on losing their NHL playoff series with the Minnesota Wild after leading three games to one:
Court Reinstates Olympic Bribery Case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Citing the international importance of the Olympics, a federal appeals court reinstated the case against two men accused doling out bribes of cash, gifts and favors to win the Winter Games for Salt Lake City.
Noetix Announces Web Seminar on Siebel Reporting
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--
Afghanistan, Pakistan Meet on Anti-Terror
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Wednesday he will give Pakistan a list of "most-wanted" Taliban to be arrested and tried for crimes against the Afghan people.
Russia warns US against waging threats against Syria
MOSCOW, April 23 (AFP) - Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov warned the United States against waging a "policy of threat" on Wednesday, urging diplomatic means of putting pressure on Iraqi neighbor Syria.
Chromcraft Revington, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
DELPHI, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Chromcraft Revington, Inc. (NYSE:CRC) today reported earnings per share on a diluted basis of $.52 for the three months ended March 29, 2003. The Company previously reported that it expected first quarter earnings per share on a diluted basis to be in the range of $.47 to $.52.
Annuity Sales Demand Systematic Approach, LTC Coach Writes
MGAs and Insurers Profit by Giving Agents Direct-Mail Support and Sales Training
Tompkins Trustco, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
ITHACA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Tompkins Trustco, Inc. (TMP - American Stock Exchange)
Alaris Consulting Gains Leadership of New Chief Executive Officer
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Alaris Consulting, an implementation-focused supply chain management consulting firm, recently appointed Steven J. Bowen to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bowen provides new operational and strategic direction for Alaris Consulting. After leading the ...
Intersil Wins EDN 2002 Innovation of the Year Award
New Digital Multiphase Power Control for Future-Generation CPUs Wins in Power Sources Category
FBI Unit Probes Intercepted Package Case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI is conducting an internal disciplinary inquiry into the seizure of an unclassified bureau lab report mailed between two Associated Press reporters, Sen. Charles Grassley disclosed Wednesday.
Drummers for Fox Home Entertainment's ``Drumline''
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Kmart Investor Sees Long-Term Strength
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Kmart Corp.'s key investor says the company should exit the biggest retail bankruptcy in U.S. history with the right leadership in place and strategies focusing on long-term health.
Rapport Technologies Joins Symbian Platinum Program
Embedded Systems Conference San Francisco 2003
Acting Companies Mark Shakespeare's 439th
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Shakespeare's 439th birthday is being celebrated Wednesday with the news that American theater companies will take four of his best known plays on a tour of all 50 states.
Man Pleads Innocent to Hitting Ballplayer with Cell Phone
A Union City man arrested Saturday at the Network Associates Coliseum on suspicion of throwing a cell phone at the head of Texas Rangers outfielder Carl Everett pleaded innocent to misdemeanor charges today.
Five Muslim rebels killed in bid to disrupt Philippine leader's visit
COTABATO, Philippines, April 23 (AFP) - Five rebels from the biggest Muslim separatist force in the Philippines were killed as the group went on a rampage during a visit by President Gloria Arroyo to the country's troubled south, the military said Wednesday.
Toronto Blue Jays Injury Report / Apr 23
New York Mets Injury Report / Apr 23
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NCAA Div I Men's College Basketball 2003 Coaching Changes / Apr 23
SCHOOL FORMER COACH NEW COACH Alcorn St Davey Whitney Samuel West (March 15) (April 7) Arkansas-Little Rock Porter Moser Steve Shields (April 9) (April 9) Campbell ...
Cincinnati Bengals draft needs / Apr 23
Coach: Marvin Lewis (1st year) General Manager: Mike Brown
Green Bay Packers draft needs / Apr 23
Coach: Mike Sherman (4th year) General Manager: Mike Sherman
Packers Claim Crouch Off Waivers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers claimed Eric Crouch off waivers from the St. Louis Rams, and said Wednesday they will give him a shot at quarterback.
Pat Verbeek officially retires after 20 seasons / Apr 23
DETROIT (Ticker) - Pat Verbeek, the only player in NHL history to have more than 500 goals and 2,500 penalty, officially announced his retirement Wednesday after 20 seasons.
Edmonton Oilers Game-by-Game Log through Apr 23
(Goal Scorers in Parentheses)
Florida Panthers Game-by-Game Log through Apr 23
(Goal Scorers in Parentheses)
Overnight Line / Apr 23
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Africa faced with another scourge: lethal home-made brews
DAKAR, April 23 (AFP) - Africa has more than its fair share of woes -- ranging from war to the HIV/AIDS pandemic to rampant poverty, and even the homemade alcoholic brews that might serve as a panacea to its other sources of suffering.
Cuban Diplomat Laments White House Moves
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cuba's top diplomat in Washington said Wednesday the Bush administration is "trying to create conditions for a crisis" by cutting back on legal migration and showing a tolerant attitude toward plane and boat hijackers who flee to the United States.
Court rules Kiribati elections to go ahead
AUCKLAND, April 24 (AFP) - The central Pacific nation of Kiribati will go to the polls for the second time this year after the nation's Court of Appeal ruled a vote of no confidence in the president was legal, the New Zealand Herald reported Thursday.
US "concerned" about possible Iranian agents in Iraq
WASHINGTON, April 23 (AFP) - The United States is "concerned" about the possible presence of Iranian agents in Iraq and has made those worries clear to Tehran, the White House said Wednesday.
MatrixOne, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Operating Results
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--MatrixOne(R), Inc. (NASDAQ: MONE), a leading provider of collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), announced today results for its third quarter ended March 29, 2003.
I-Teleco.com Announces Name and Symbol Change
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--I-Teleco.com, Inc. (OTCBB:ITEL) announced today that the stock will trade under the new symbol (OTCBB:SWYC).
Oil prices slip as OPEC ministers gather to discuss output
LONDON, April 23 (AFP) - Oil prices inched lower in early trading here on Wednesday as OPEC energy chiefs kept traders guessing about the likely outcome of their extraordinary meeting aimed at averting a glut on world markets.
Pinnacle West Declares Quarterly Dividend
Announces Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Lynn Tillotson & Pinker, L.L.P. Senior Partner Recognized Twice as Top Lawyer
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Lynn Tillotson & Pinker, L.L.P., today announced that the Dallas Business Journal and D Magazine recently recognized Michael P. Lynn, senior partner of the firm, as one of the top lawyers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The Dallas Business Journal identified Lynn as one of the ...
ReadingTomato.com Brings Reading Measurement Online
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Aptus Educate Inc. today announced the Internet launch of its proprietary reading program -- ReadingTomato.
Wednesday's Metal Prices [Apr 23]
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Wednesday.
The Star to Move Headquarters to NYC
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) -- Tabloid publisher American Media Inc. will move its second-largest weekly tabloid, The Star, from its headquarters here to New York City.
Powell appreciates French call to lift Iraq sanctions.
AMMAN, April 23 (AFP) - US Secretary of State Colin Powell told his French counterpart Dominique de Villepin he appreciated France's call for the suspension of UN sanctions against Iraq, a French official said on Wednesday.
Jordan allows entry for 300 Palestinian refugees from Iraq: UN
AMMAN, April 23 (AFP) - Jordan has allowed 300 Palestinians from a group of more than 1,000 refugees stuck in no-man's land on its border with Iraq to cross into a refugee camp inside the country, a UN official said Wednesday
NL Scoreboard as of 08:10 p.m. / Apr 23
Player Pos Min FGM-Fga FTM-Fta off-Def-Tot AST PF St to PTs / Apr 23
Denver Broncos draft needs / Apr 23
Coach: Mike Shanahan (9th year) Director of football operations: Mike Shanahan
United Hockey League Playoff Results / Apr 23
Vancouver Canucks Team Report / Apr 23
Last result: 4-1 win vs. St. Louis, April 22 Series: Won Western Conference quarterfinals, 4-3 Next game: April 25 vs. Minnesota
ESPN to Launch Pay-Per-View Service
NEW YORK (AP) -- ESPN is launching a pay-per-view service that will feature events such as the NCAA baseball tournament games and martial arts programs.
AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile USA Sign Roaming Agreement Significantly Expanding GSM/GPRS Footprint in U.S.
BELLEVUE, Wash. & REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003-- Companies Also Sign Co-location Agreement --
US expands SARS evacuation plans in Vietnam to non-essential staff
HANOI, April 23 (AFP) - The United States has expanded its authorisation for SARS-linked voluntary departures of diplomatic family members based in Vietnam to now include non-emergency embassy staff, the US embassy in Hanoi said Wednesday.
Russian spacecraft reaches site for launch to ISS
MOSCOW, April 24 (AFP) - A Russian Soyuz rocket that is to take the first astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) since the Columbia shuttle disaster was Thursday installed on its launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the ITAR-TASS news agency said.
Docent Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2003
Docent Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2003; Narrows GAAP and Pro-Forma Losses
MagTek Releases USB-Compatible IntelliPIN PINpad
Extends IntelliPIN's Security and Convenience Benefits to USB Users
Health Care Property Investors, Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend and Preferred Stock Dividends on Series A and B Preferred Stock
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Health Care Property Investors, Inc. (NYSE:HCP), an equity health care real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.83 per share. The common stock dividend will be paid on May 20, ...
EPA Switches to Pollution-Free Wind Power for New York City Offices
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Setting an example as an environmentally friendly workplace to mark Earth Day 2003, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it will switch to non-polluting wind power for its offices in lower Manhattan.
Upcoming Online Chat Will Focus on ``Simplifying Summer Food''
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--When schools close their doors for the summer many children no longer receive the nutritious meals they were getting at school. And without those meals, they may be going hungry. In fact, 12 million children who receive free or reduced price lunches during the school year are ...
Accenture Licenses Click2learn's Aspen Learning Management System
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Click2learn (Nasdaq:CLKS), leader in enterprise productivity solutions, today announced that Accenture has licensed its Aspen Learning Management System (LMS) -- a major component of the Aspen Enterprise Productivity Suite(TM) -- for use as part of Accenture's web-based ...
Toy Retailer FAO Inc. Leaves Bankruptcy
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) -- Toy retailer FAO Inc. emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday, 100 days after it sought protection from creditors.
EDO Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--EDO Corporation (NYSE:EDO) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.03 per share, payable on June 27, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 6, 2003.
Luther Vandross Shows Signs of Recovery
NEW YORK (AP) -- Luther Vandross is still in critical condition but is showing signs of recovery, his spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Music Labels Sue Napster's Money Backers
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Two major recording labels have sued the venture capitalists who backed Napster Inc., claiming they contributed to the copyright violations by millions of the song-swapping service's users.
GE Shareholders Reject Pay Scrutiny Plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- General Electric Co. shareholders turned back proposals Wednesday that would have subjected executive compensation at the company to closer scrutiny.
21 missing after mudslide sweeps Guatemalan countryside
GUATEMALA CITY, April 23 (AFP) - At least 21 people were missing Wednesday after a mudslide buried three homes in a tiny village some 270 kilometers (170 miles) west of Guatemala City, according to local residents.
Orioles' Cordova to Miss 6-8 Weeks
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Orioles outfielder Marty Cordova will undergo surgery to have bone chips removed from his right elbow and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks.
Montreal Expos Attendance Report through Apr 22
New York Mets Injury Report / Apr 23
SL Standings through Apr 23rd
Recap: DALLAS 103, Trail Blazers 99 / Apr 23
DALLAS (Ticker) -- The Portland Trail Blazers made the mistake of getting into a shootout with the Dallas Mavericks.
2003 NFL Draft prospects / Apr 23
Top prospects by position for the 2003 NFL draft:
Minnesota Wild Team Report / Apr 23
Last result: 3-2 win (OT) at Colorado, April 22 Series: Won Western Conference quarterfinals, 4-3 Next game: April 25 at Vancouver
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Playoff Roster through Apr 23
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Kim Loves Bucky Wins Elkhorn
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Kim Loves Bucky beat Man from Wicklow by a half-length Wednesday to win the Grade III $150,000 Elkhorn Stakes at Keeneland for the second straight year.
NMS Communications Helps SkyWave Make High-Quality Roaming Service a Reality Across All Networks and Communications Devices
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003-- SkyGate II, First SIP-Based VoIP Gateway, Gives Carriers Flexible,
Singapore taxis to roll down windows in bid to blow away SARS virus
SINGAPORE, April 24 (AFP) - Singapore taxis began plying their routes Thursday with windows rolled down after health experts said ventilation could ease the risk of passengers getting the SARS virus.
DNA: A genetic glossary
PARIS, April 23 (AFP) - Following is a glossary of DNA terms:
Open Text Posts Record Results for Third Quarter 2003
License Revenue Grows 22%, Adjusted EPS of $0.33 Exceeds Consensus Estimate
Iraqi information minister resurfaces - in airline advertisement
LONDON, April 23 (AFP) - Iraq's former information minister Mohammad Said al-Sahhaf, famed for insisting his country was defeating US troops even as Baghdad fell, has found a new role -- in a bitter advertising war between rival airlines.
S&P Takes Var Rtg Actions on Mtg Capitl Fund 1998-MC3
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its 'BBB-' rating to class E of Mortgage Capital Funding Inc.'s commercial mortgage pass-through certificates series 1998-MC3. Concurrently, the ratings on classes B and C from the same series are raised.
Bombardier Sells 17 Additional Q400 Airliners to U.K.'s FlyBE
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ProQuent Systems Names Tom Reid as Vice President of Finance and Administration
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003-- Company expands executive team with appointment of seasoned financial professional
Asian Markets Finish Mixed
HONG KONG (AP) -- Asian markets finished mixed on Wednesday, with Tokyo shares buoyed by Wall Street's gains but the Hong Kong market weighed down by SARS.
Stock Prices Firm in Early Trading / Wall Street Report [Apr 23]
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stock prices are firm in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 9 points. Advancing issues on the New York Stock Exchange hold a 3-1 lead over decliners.
Federal Lawsuit Seeking Right to Pot Usage to be Filed by Terminally Ill
The City and County of Santa Cruz and a medical marijuana cooperative that received national attention after a federal raid last year have announced plans for a federal lawsuit that would bar future raids.
Milwaukee Brewers Injury Report / Apr 23
Louisville Bats 2003 Game-by-Game / Apr 23
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Akron Aeros 2003 Game-by-Game / Apr 23
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award Winners / Apr 23
2002-03 -- Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons
Jacksonville Jaguars draft needs / Apr 23
Coach: Jack Del Rio (1st year) VP of Football Operations: James Harris
Philadelphia Flyers through Apr 23
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TOKYO, April 24 Kyodo / Apr 23
Hidaka single lifts Orix over Seibu
ECHL Scoreboard as of 08:48 p.m. / Apr 23
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RegistryPro Launches Sunrise Period for .Pro Defensive Name Registrations
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003-- Trademark Holders Now Able to Protect Their Intellectual Property
British Telecom Offers Web Conferencing Tools Powered by Data Connection
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003-- Conferencing Division of Europe's Largest Telecommunications Company Partners with Web Conferencing Leader to Offer BT MeetMe(TM) Web Tools
Intrado and Grayson Deploy Systems to Identify Locations of GSM Wireless 9-1-1 Callers
Intrado and Grayson Deploy Systems to Identify Locations of GSM Wireless 9-1-1 Callers; Intrado's Location Center Technology Complements Grayson Wireless Geometrix Wireless Location System, Helping Carriers Meet FCC E9-1-1 Guidelines
Nigerian ruling party warns opposition not to incite rebellion
ABUJA, April 23 (AFP) - Nigeria's ruling party defended President Olusegun Obasanjo's re-election from charges of ballot rigging Tuesday and warned the opposition not to provoke unrest.
Nigeria condemns foreign observers' report on presidential poll
ABUJA, April 23 (AFP) - Nigeria on Wednesday condemned the damning reports issued by foreign observers and some international media on last weekend presidential and state elections.
Indonesian Probe 18 New Terror Suspects
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Indonesian police were interrogating 18 new terror suspects Thursday, including a man they say was hand-picked to take over Jemaah Islamiyah, the al-Qaida-linked group blamed for last year's deadly Bali bombings.
Egyptians bathe in sea on "Job Wednesday" for wishes to come true
EL-ARISH, Egypt, April 23 (AFP) - Thousands of Egyptians gather on a beach in Sinai, waiting for sunset, to celebrate an ancient tradition which promises their wishes will come true if they enter the water along with the setting sun.