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Triton PCS Selects ADC's Wireless Solution for Luxury Resorts
06/29/2004 07:00
Digivance Provides All-Digital, In-Building Coverage for Premier Properties' Staffs and Guests
ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT, www.adc.com) announced today that Triton PCS is using ADC's Digivance(TM) Indoor Coverage Solution (ICS) to provide in-building wireless service at two luxury resorts in the Southeast -- The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
A digital radio frequency (RF) distribution technology, the Digivance system delivers reliable, seamless coverage within buildings, regardless of their age or construction, especially in remote or mountainous areas where wireless signals can be difficult to receive. Digivance was first commercially deployed at The Homestead, a 240-year old landmark resort on 15,000 acres in the Allegheny Mountains. The Digivance solution is also being used at The Sanctuary near Charleston, an oceanfront resort and spa scheduled to open in August.
"We are pleased to work with Triton PCS in providing dependable, in-building wireless coverage for two very different facilities," said Jeff Quiram, president of the Wireless Business Unit for ADC. "Seamless wireless coverage within buildings, regardless of their history, can often become an issue, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Digivance provides a reliable and cost-effective solution that can be configured to any type of building in any type of network. Easy to install, it can be quickly deployed to extend coverage to a specific area within a building, an entire building, or multiple buildings."
Digivance distributes RF signals from a wireless operator's base station to remote antenna sites. The remote antennas are strategically placed within the network to improve wireless coverage and capacity. To address Triton PCS' need for coverage within the resort hotels, multiple remote units are installed throughout the facilities to provide dedicated indoor coverage.
"With the increased popularity of mobile phones and other wireless devices, subscribers expect to have wireless coverage wherever they go," said Glen Robinson, senior vice president of engineering for Triton PCS. "Providing reliable coverage everywhere can be a challenge, particularly inside buildings. With Digivance, we can offer an effective and economical solution that provides improved quality of service for our customers with little or no maintenance."
In addition to improving coverage and capacity, Digivance helps operators reduce the time and cost of network deployments while offering superior service. Digital RF transport technology allows radio capacity to be centralized at convenient, low-cost locations and distributed to small, easy-to-locate remote units placed at the desired coverage area. Digivance also reduces zoning and real estate issues wireless operators often face when they are required to locate a new site.
ADC's portfolio of wireless products also includes the Digivance Long-Range Coverage Solution (LRCS) and the ClearGain(R) family of tower top amplifiers. For more information about Digivance, visit www.adc.com/wireless.
About Triton PCS
Triton PCS, based in Berwyn, PA, is an award-winning wireless carrier providing service in the Southeast. The company markets its service under the brand SunCom. Triton PCS is licensed to operate a digital wireless network in a contiguous area covering 13.6 million people in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, northern Georgia, northeastern Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky.
About ADC
ADC is a world leader in providing global network infrastructure products, services and software that enable the profitable delivery of high-speed Internet, data, video, and voice services over our customers' unique networks. ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) has sales into more than 90 countries. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.
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magician: ur site is down EOM
AKLM 17% up from news post EOM
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Unveils E3 2004 Product Lineup
PR Newswire - May 07, 2004 10:04
Most Dynamic Product Portfolio in Company's History to be on Display, Including '100 Bullets,' 'Combat Elite: World War II Paratroopers,' 'Juiced,' SHOWDOWN: Legends of Wrestling, 'The Red Star' and 'World Championship Rugby'; Exciting New Brands to be Announced During Annual Video Game Show
GLEN COVE, N.Y., May 7, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Unveiling the most dynamic product portfolio it has ever assembled, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKLM), today announced their lineup that will be on display at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center May 12-14. Acclaim's E3 2004 lineup features such highly-anticipated brands as 100 Bullets, Combat Elite: World War II Paratroopers, Juiced, SHOWDOWN: Legends of Wrestling, The Red Star and World Championship Rugby.
In addition, Acclaim will make several new product announcements during E3 and show these titles behind closed doors to a select group of media. While the Company has not yet revealed any details regarding these titles, consumers can anticipate the return of two popular brands that have enjoyed commercial success.
"E3 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the history of Acclaim; one filled with leading-edge brands and unparalleled creative vision," said, Rod Cousens, Chief Executive Officer for Acclaim. "Driven by a diverse, world-class product portfolio, including established brands like as All-Star Baseball and World Championship Rugby, consumers are only first starting to see who we are today. Brands such as Juiced, Combat Elite, 100 Bullets and The Red Star, have already captured the media's attention and set the stage for our future, which will hold even more surprises and exciting new properties that we will announce during E3. "
Acclaim's E3 product lineup includes:
* 100 Bullets - (PS2/Xbox) Based on the popular comic series published by
DC Comics and created by Brian Azzarello, 100 Bullets delivers an
original action experience set in an urban noir world of conspiracy and
revenge. Part hard-boiled crime story, part paranoid espionage
thriller, 100 Bullets follows what happens when people from all walks
of life meet Agent Graves, a mysterious figure who offers his "clients"
the opportunity of a lifetime: an attachi case containing the proof,
the gun, and the carte blanche immunity to exact revenge on a person
who's done them an irrevocable wrong.
* All-Star Baseball 2005 - (PS2/Xbox) Ranked among the top-selling
baseball video game brands, All-Star Baseball 2005 returns for another
season to deliver the most authentic hardball video game action
available today. Offering an array of new features, including online
head-to-head play, downloadable rosters, FielderCam(TM), BroadcastCam,
analog-control batting, Spanish play-by-play and the exclusive
T.W.I.B.(R) (This Week In Baseball(R)) Challenge, All-Star Baseball 2005
is the only game to put gamers in the on-field shoes of their favorite
players.
* Combat Elite: World War II Paratroopers - (PS2/Xbox) Go behind enemy
lines with the military's most elite force - paratroopers - as they wage
battles throughout the European theater of World War II, including D-
Day, Operation Market Garden and the bitter winter defense of Bastogne.
With over 60 authentic WW II missions and weapons, co-operative two-
player gameplay and visually stunning environments, Combat Elite: World
War II Paratroopers enlists gamers to undertake history's most dangerous
missions where "failure was never an option." This June marks the 60th
anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Combat Elite: World War II
Paratroopers is driven by the renowned Snowblind engine, which is same
the technology behind such as popular games as Baldur's Gate: Dark
Alliance and Champions of Norrath.
* Juiced - (PS2/Xbox/PC) Juiced is a racing simulation that totally
immerses players in the lifestyle, community and risk-taking of the
real-life street modding scene in a unique and compelling way. Juiced
doesn't pay lip-service to the modding scene, it takes players there and
immerses them in the culture - racing for pink slips, creating crews and
providing the complete freedom to customize cars - from the dashboard to
the drivetrain. Featuring over 50 licensed cars, 200 official
aftermarket parts, and incredible online head-to-head play for up to 6
players and team-based racing; Juiced is one of this year's most
anticipated racing titles.
* SHOWDOWN: Legends of Wrestling - (PS2/Xbox) Battle through the annals of
time clashing with the greatest grapplers to set foot in the squared
circle. Create special dream matches, unlock classic feuds and travel
down the "path of pain" in the first-ever era-based career mode to see
if you have what it takes to beat the icons of professional wrestling!
Featuring more than 70 of the greatest legends of all-time, including
Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Diamond
Dallas Page, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Bret "Hitman" Hart, Jake "The Snake"
Roberts, Andre the Giant and Dusty Rhodes, SHOWDOWN: Legends of
Wrestling is the ultimate wrestling supercard!
* The Red Star - (PS2/Xbox) Set in a breathtaking, award-winning universe,
The Red Star flawlessly blends the fighting and shooting genre, offering
an innovative high-action, character-driven co-operative gameplay
experience. Based on the Archangel Studios' critically acclaimed comic
series created by Christian Gossett, The Red Star tells the tale of an
alternate Russia, the U.R.R.S., where massive technology and futuristic
weapons are wielded by its army, The Red Fleet. Considered by
GameSpy.com to be "One of the biggest gaming surprises seen so far in
2004", The Red Star has been likened to a cross between Final Fight-
style brawling and Contra-style action.
* World Championship Rugby - (PS2/Xbox/PC) A top-5 selling release in the
United Kingdom and France since its launch, World Championship Rugby is
this year's #1 selling Rugby brand throughout Europe. Developed by
Swordfish Studios, World Championship Rugby has been garnering top marks
among the press and is considered "the best the best rugby game on PS2'
and "a brutal treat" by Europe's Official PS2 Magazine and Official Xbox
Magazine, respectively.
For more information about Acclaim's 2004 E3 lineup, please visit www.acclaim.com. Acclaim's complete showcase of products will be featured at E3 in Los Angeles, CA at booth #152 in the Concourse Hall.
About E3
Mark your calendar for May 12-14, 2004, as the industry converges on Los Angeles. E3 2004 will once again be the ultimate gathering for the interactive entertainment industry. If you're in the business of games, you need to be at the center of the games business - E3. Mark your calendar for E3 2004 and register today. Conference program begins on May 11, and the Exhibit floor is open May 12 - 14, 2004.
About Acclaim Entertainment
Based in Glen Cove, NY, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., is a worldwide developer, publisher and mass marketer of software for use with interactive entertainment game consoles, including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation as well as personal computer hardware systems. Acclaim owns and operates five studios located in the United States and the United Kingdom, and publishes and distributes its software through its subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain. The Company uses regional distributors worldwide. Acclaim also distributes entertainment software for other publishers worldwide, publishes software gaming strategy guides and issues "special edition" comic magazines periodically. Acclaim's corporate headquarters are in Glen Cove, New York, and Acclaim's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ.SC under the symbol AKLM. For more information please visit our website at www.acclaim.com.
The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." Acclaim cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Acclaim's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important factors, including, without limitation, the financial strength of the interactive entertainment industry, dependence on new product introductions and the ability to maintain the scheduling of such introductions, technological changes, dependence on major platform manufacturers and other factors that could affect Acclaim, are described in Acclaim's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, and Acclaim's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which were filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are referred to such filings.
Contact:
Alan B. Lewis Tara Monahan
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
(516) 656-5000 (516) 656-5000
alewis@acclaim.com tmonahan@acclaim.com
SOURCE Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
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tmonahan@acclaim.com, both of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., +1-516-656-5000
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Job Growth Strong for 2nd Month
Friday May 7, 8:34 am ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment surged for a second straight month during April, adding another 288,000 to payrolls, as jobs were created in nearly every sector at a pace that handily outstripped expectations, a Labor Department report on Friday said.
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Adding to evidence a revitalized labor market may take some sizzle from the jobs issue ahead of November presidential elections, the government revised up its estimates for job creation in both February and March. Labor said 83,000 jobs were added in February and 337,000 in March instead of 46,000 and 308,000 respectively it had previously reported.
The back-to-back monthly gains in March and April were the strongest in four years, the department said.
In addition to the surprisingly robust job growth, the unemployment rate dipped to 5.6 percent. Wall Street economists had forecast 173,000 new jobs would be created in April and the unemployment rate would be unchanged at 5.7 percent.
"Since August 2003, payroll employment has risen by 1.1 million," said Kathleen Utgoff, Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner. "In April, job growth was widespread for the second consecutive month."
There were 21,000 new jobs in manufacturing on top of 9,000 in March, a third straight month that this category of employment increased after a long period of decline.
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Cypress Communications Signs Agreement to Join Level 3 Partner Program
Business Wire - May 06, 2004 10:51
Cypress Communications to introduce managed IP communications, leveraging experience in managing voice quality-of-service over IP networks and the telephony needs of small-to-medium sized businesses
ATLANTA, May 6, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cypress Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. RealTel, Inc. (OTCBB: USRT), one of the nation's largest providers of in-building, managed communication solutions, announced today that the company has signed an agreement to join the Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) partner program.
As a Level(3)Enabled(SM) partner, Cypress Communications will provide managed IP communication solutions within Cypress-powered office buildings using (3)Tone(SM) Business services from Level 3 and its extensive national network.
"According to leading industry analysts, IP communications is a key driver in the evolution of telecommunications as more businesses adopt the technology," said Gregory P. McGraw, president and CEO of Cypress Communications. "However, few companies have the experience to manage voice quality-of-service over IP networks and the unique understanding of the telephony needs of small-to-medium sized business customers. At Cypress, we've been delivering communication solutions to small and medium-sized businesses for over 18 years, and we've been delivering managed IP communications to customers in our Southern California market for over a year. From our experience, we have gained great insight on how to effectively deliver IP communications and are now ready to launch managed IP communications at a national level."
"Our new partner agreement with Level 3 gives us the ability to deliver IP communications to our customers nationwide. We will also be able to extend our solutions to businesses located outside of Cypress-powered buildings. If our customers move to another building or have multiple locations, Cypress can now provide them with a premium, managed IP communication solution," he added.
Cypress operates an extensive Cisco-powered network and the nation's largest hosted PBX network. The company is also a certified CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) in its major markets. Cypress has agreements with leading real estate property owners and has implemented an in-building communications infrastructure that enables Cypress to deliver on-demand communication solutions that would normally be cost-prohibitive for small-to-medium sized customers. The Cypress EZ Office suite provides a premium bundled solution with one number to call for support, one simple bill and support resources right in the building.
In addition to the company's other managed telecom, video and Internet solutions, Cypress will begin offering managed IP communications to businesses in Atlanta, the company's largest market, as a logical first step on a national rollout. Cypress will deliver a fully managed IP communications solution where Cypress can establish, monitor and manage voice quality of service for the entire network - as compared to delivery by unmanaged connections or the public Internet, where voice transmissions are subject to quality problems.
Level 3's hosted voice service combines the durability of traditional voice systems with the advanced functionality of a Web-enabled user interface. IP communications service is delivered to businesses over broadband connections that direct the traffic to Level 3's nationwide, industry-leading IP network -- the same network that has been serving the top ISPs, cable companies, satellite operators, wireless providers, and local and long-distance telephone companies for years.
Glenn Russo, senior vice president of Channel Programs for Level 3, said, "We are pleased to have Cypress Communications as a Level(3)Enabled partner. We are excited about the potential of this partnership and the unique ability for Cypress to offer our solutions to their customers. Our IP voice solutions are a natural extension of their in-building, on-demand communications. We look forward to working with them in growing their IP communications business."
The Level(3)Enabled partner program enables Cypress Communications to provide their customers with value-added IP voice communications. The program is designed to incorporate the best practices found in traditional reseller programs. In the Level 3 program, partners like Cypress Communications will control sales, marketing, order placement, customer installation, CPE sales, and first tier customer care and billing.
About Cypress Communications
Cypress Communications (OTCBB: USRT) is the preferred communication solution provider in more than 1,100 commercial office complexes in 25 major metropolitan U.S. markets. Each day, Cypress uses its fiber optic and copper broadband infrastructure to connect more than 100,000 employees for over 8,500 small and medium-sized businesses in multi-tenant office buildings. As a single-source provider of communication solutions, Cypress supplies advanced digital and IP phones, unlimited local and long distance calling, business-class Internet connectivity, firewalls, security and VPN solutions, audio/web conferencing and business television solutions. Cypress, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. RealTel, Inc., is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The company's web address is www.cypresscom.net.
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 (NASDAQ:LVLT) is an international communications and information services company. The company operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, is one of the largest providers of wholesale dial-up service to ISPs in North America and is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers, through its cable and DSL partners. The company offers a wide range of communications services over its 22,500-mile broadband fiber optic network, including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, and patented Softswitch managed modem and voice services. The company's Web address is www.Level3.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained herein, which are not historical facts, are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them. The Company has no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary significantly from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of factors. Certain of these important factors are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.
The Level 3 logo is a registered service mark and Level(3)Enabled is a service mark of Level 3 Communications, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. (3)Tone is a service mark of Level 3 Enhanced Services, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. The Level(3)Enabled Partner Program and (3)Tone Business services are offered by Level 3 Communications, LLC and Level 3 Enhanced Services, LLC, respectively, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. The Cypress Communications logo is a service mark of Cypress Communications, Inc. All other marks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Cypress Communications
Cypress Communications
Heather Whitt, 404-442-0034
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or
Level 3 Communications
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which is IP:66.237.31.40 port:7000
for the IRC chat, what server do we use? EOM
Netscape works fine THX EOM
still no go, appears that the java class is not on the server
magician: that java link don't work EOM
good day, see ya guys tomorrow EOM
ARTX up, should of bought some @ 2.20 EOM
LOOK doudt the 200MA, maybe the 50MA EOM
EMRG any thoughts for entry? EOM
sorry BUSH2004 EOM
actually to recover even from 45% loss u will need 82% gain
Rentech Awarded 17th U.S. Patent Related to Its Gas-to-Liquids Process
PR Newswire - May 04, 2004 13:37
DENVER, May 4, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Rentech, Inc. (Amex: RTK) announced today that it was notified by the United States Patent Office that it had been awarded its 17th United States patent related to its Fischer-Tropsch (FT) gas-to-liquids technology (GTL). (Rentech now has 17 US patents and 3 international patents.)
US patent No. 6,730,221 describes the hardware needed to implement improvements in Rentech's patented dynamic settler used for the separation of reactor wax and catalyst during slurry-phase Fischer-Tropsch reactor operation. Previous related Rentech patents include No. 6,068,760 that teaches the base technology for the dynamic settler, and No. 6,712,982 that teaches methods of improving the performance of the dynamic settler.
Dr. Mark Bohn, Company co-founder and president of Rentech Services Corporation, commenting on Rentech's new patent stated: "Rentech's outstanding technical staff are working diligently to continuously improve the Rentech Fischer-Tropsch technology and to find new applications for it. This latest patent is an example of that work. On a weekly basis, we see an increasing number of statements in the press by energy producers and governments that GTL appears to be one of the technologies that can address the world's growing need for clean energy solutions. Continuing work to improve the competitiveness of our gas-to-liquids process is paramount as Rentech forges ahead to meet those needs."
Rentech, Inc., incorporated in 1981, is the developer and licensor of a patented and proprietary Fischer-Tropsch gas-to-liquids process (GTL) for conversion of synthesis gas made from natural gas, industrial off-gas, or solid or liquid carbon-bearing materials into high-value fuels and chemicals. These include clean burning, ultra-low-sulfur and ultra-low-aromatic fuels (beyond detectable limits), naphtha, waxes and fuel for fuel cells.
Statements made in this report and the information incorporated by reference into this report that are not historical factual statements are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This section is included for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. The forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the intent, belief or expectations of Rentech and its officers and can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "anticipate," "should" and other comparable terms or the negative of them. In addition, we, through our senior management, from time to time make forward-looking oral and written public statements concerning our expected future operations and other developments. You are cautioned that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith belief and best judgment based upon current information, they are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Any forward-looking statements, whether made in this report or elsewhere, should be considered in context with the risk factors discussed or incorporated by reference in this report and the various disclosures made by us about our businesses in our various public reports including but not limited to forms 10Q and 10K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information please contact: Mark Koenig, Director of Investor Relations, Rentech, Inc. at 303-298-8008 or E-mail at mkir@rentk.com, or see the Company's web site at: www.rentechinc.com.
SOURCE Rentech, Inc.
Mark Koenig, Director of Investor Relations of Rentech, Inc.,
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Don't tell me now the damn thing will run up 20%
I am taking the loss and moving on EOM
ISO man what a rush EOM
I bought ISO after it went down and now I am kicking my a$$
thats what I call expenssive leson
wow, maybe today is the day that I will just sell all of my stocks and start investing in bonds and CDs, haha
just when u think that its all down it goes further down
here goes LOOK down through all the supports
I should of stayed away from this falling one
something is going on with GROW
Bid is @ 3.32 and Ask is @ 3.45, but last sale stays @ 3.26
also orders and sizes change very frequent
who knows, I am in the hole big time, will stay and see whats cooking, I am not selling here
new rule for me: if stock does NOT trade at least 100K volume on average then IGNORE
GROW dropping big on low Vol EOM
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Delivers New Branded Franchise Concept to Independent Timeshare and Hotel Developers
Business Wire - May 03, 2004 10:23
DALLAS, May 3, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Continuing its history of industry-first initiatives, Wyndham International, Inc. (AMEX:WBR) is launching a new branded franchise concept through Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the industry's first program that allows independent hotel and timeshare resort developers to align under a committed brand while delivering fully functional support services.
Developed in conjunction with Tempus Resorts International, Ltd., a leading vacation ownership company, Wyndham Vacation Ownership invites independent timeshare and hotel developers to participate in a mutually beneficial franchise and affiliation arrangement.
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, allows developers to reach a broad audience, as well as provides a competitive advantage by offering:
-- Brand affiliation with the Wyndham name through a franchise
agreement with WHC Franchise, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Wyndham International, Inc.
-- Affiliation with WVC Exchange and the Wyndham Hotel Exchange
Program.
-- Broad rental distribution opportunities through Wyndham's
central reservations office (800-WYNDHAM) and www.wyndham.com.
-- Special discount programs at Wyndham hotel properties for
vacation ownership buyers.
-- Industry expertise through WVO Diagnostics, a specialized
consulting program.
-- Advanced Technology through WVO's proprietary software
systems.
-- A la carte support services, from sales and marketing to
mortgage servicing.
"Wyndham Vacation Ownership is creating a completely new infrastructure with this initiative, and by offering the two strongest components of our brand - the Wyndham name and our portfolio of resort properties - we're confident that Wyndham Vacation Ownership provides elements that will appeal to both the timeshare owner and developer alike," said Fred J. Kleisner, chairman and chief executive officer of Wyndham International. "We also offer these proprietors a proven track record in the vacation ownership industry with market presence as demonstrated at the Wyndham Palms Resort & Country Club in Orlando, Fla."
"The timing of this initiative couldn't be better for the hospitality industry - the business of vacation ownership has demonstrated its strength over the past few years, especially in the branded market segment. It is very apparent that the majority of growth in the industry has come from the brands," said Roger Farwell, president and chief executive officer of Tempus Resorts International. "Wyndham Vacation Ownership provides the vehicle with which the independent hotel and timeshare developer can compete on a level playing field."
Wyndham Vacation Ownership is a division of Tempus Resorts International, Ltd., the fastest growing vacation ownership company in Central Florida. With the strong financial backing of Apollo Real Estate Advisors, L.P. of New York and a superior management team, Tempus is rapidly becoming a national leader in the vacation ownership industry. For more information on WVO affiliation, visit www.wvofranchise.com or call 877-372-6996.
Based in Dallas, Wyndham International, Inc. offers upscale and luxury hotel and resort accommodations through proprietary lodging brands and a management services division. Wyndham owns, leases, manages and franchises hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.wyndham.com or call 800-WYNDHAM. Wyndham is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (www.globalhotelalliance.com), a worldwide union of hospitality companies that provides guests with unique, personalized guest services.
SOURCE: Wyndham International
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DJ PRICE TARGET CHANGES: PIPER JAFFRAY & CO.
05/03/2004
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PIPER JAFFRAY & CO. issued the following share price target changes on Monday:
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Company Name Symbol New Trg Old Trg Current Time Span
Micro Therapeutics Inc. MTIX $ 5.25 $ 5.00 $ 4.65 12-months
Dade Behring DADE $53.00 $46.00 $46.11 12-months
Kroll Inc. KROL $30.00 $22.00 $29.53 12-months
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www.lebed.biz is the biggest pumper and dumper I have ever seen on the web
all of his pickes are backed up by payoff from the companies that he mention
also the majority of his picks are posted after the entry price has been passed
JMHO
=DJ BEFORE THE BELL: Intel, Adobe Systems Up In Early Trading
05/03/2004
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By Gretchen L. Wilson
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Shares of Intel Corp. (INTC) edged higher Monday morning after a quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed that its diluted earnings-per-share figure for the first quarter ended March 27 would have reduced by 4 cents a share if it had used a fair method to account for stock options.
The company's Form 10-Q showed that quarterly results would have been 22 cents, down from 26 cents, if it had used the pro forma effect of treating its options as an expense.
The filing also said the concern expects net gains from equity securities and interest and other income of about $60 million in the second quarter ending June 26 and that it expects $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion in depreciation costs in its second quarter.
Shares of Intel, a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, recently traded at $25.84, up 11 cents, or 0.4%.
Meanwhile, shares of Adobe Systems Inc. (ADBE) traded nearly 5% higher before the bell after boosting its second-quarter guidance and announcing that it had acquired privately-held software maker Q-Link Technologies Inc.
Adobe now expects to earn 39 cents to 44 cents a share in the second quarter, up from an outlook released March 18 of 33 cents to 39 cents a share. Wall Street's current estimate is for 37 cents a share.
Revenue is now expected to be $390 million to $410 million, compared to the company's earlier guidance of $365 million to $385 million and Wall Street's view of $380.8 million.
In a separate press release Monday morning, the San Jose concern did not disclose terms of the buy but said it would not have a material financial impact on the company.
Adobe shares recently traded at $43.36, up $1.86, or 4.5%, from Friday's close of $41.50.
El Paso Corp. (EP) confirmed via an independent investigation that the company should restate financial results from 1999 through 2003.
In March, the Securities and Exchange Commission stepped up its review of El Paso's announcement earlier this year that its oil reserves were actually 41% less than previously declared.
On Monday, El Paso said a probe by independent firm Haynes and Boone LLP disclosed that certain employees used "aggressive" and "unsupportable" methods to book the company's reserves.
El Paso shares recently traded at $6.75, down 26 cents, or 3.7%.
Key Energy Services Inc. (KEG) said early Monday that it had replaced its cheif executive and that it intends to restate some financial statements.
The well-services company said Chief Executive Francis John was replaced by Richard Alario, in accordance with the ongoing investigation into its financial results by its audit committee.
"The elevation of Alario reflects the conclusion of the board that the company will best be served by a transition to a management led by an executive who wasn't involved in the subjects of the possible restatement of previous financial statements and the audit committee investigation," lead director David Breazzano said in a written statement.
The Midland, Texas, concern also said it expects first-quarter revenue to increase to $246.9 million from $213.8 million a year ago, because of higher total rig and trucking hours. Wall Street currently expects the company to report revenue of $244.14 million for the period.
Shares of Key Energy Services were unchanged at $10.66 before the bell.
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Accredo Health Inc. (ACDO) shares fell more than 7% Monday morning after declaring that fiscal-year earnings and revenue would be at the low end of estimates due to its new relationship with Medco Health Solutions Inc. (MHS).
The Memphis, Tenn., concern reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $21.1 million, 43 cents a share, compared with a loss of $18.7 million, 39 cents a share a year earlier, as revenue climbed 14% to $409 million from $385 million.
For the full fiscal year, Accredo said results would be at the low end of its estimate of $1.58 to $1.63 a share in earnings on $1.50 billion to $1.55 billion in revenue.
However, the company raised its fiscal 2005 estimates, now stating that it will earn $1.88 to $1.93 a share on revenue of $1.85 billion to $1.90 billion.
Shares of Accredo recently traded at $35.80, down $2.86, or 7.4%, from Friday's closing price of $38.66, according to Real-Time Market/ECN.
Taser International Inc. (TASR) was the most actively traded concern before market open Monday, falling after the stun-gun maker's price-to-earnings ratio was called into question in the Monday morning edition of Barron's.
The Scottsdale, Ariz., company quickly issued a response, saying that a high price-to-earnings ratio is sustainable.
Shares of Taser recently changed hands at $31.09, down 3.9% from Friday's close of $32.25, according to Nasdaq.com.
-By Gretchen L. Wilson, Dow Jones Newswires; 201-938-5394
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everything you need about PDAs
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tag ur right, I was in it several times before it broke up and then I sold too early as I usually do
but looking at it nothing changed since they ran to $4
so why the big sell off, it looks way oversold here to me given the facts about all the future contracts.
maybe I am wrong, I guess I will just stay and watch for now
ARTX feel sorry for the ppl that bought @ $4+