May 7 -- PRNewswire / AsiaNet
FIGHTING SARS...
HONG KONG: A new internet service that aims to help fight the SARS epidemic has been launched by Artificial Life, a company report revealed. www.epidemic-alerts.com or www.artificial-life.com
BREAST REDUCTION...
MELBOURNE: A study into the long term impact of breast reduction has revealed most patients not only experience an improvement in their physical well-being but also their mental well-being, a press release said.
FISH PROTEIN...
PERTH: The Coalition of Legal Toothfish Operators announced a new international alliance is being launched to maintain the supply of fish protein for food security and economic survival.
SMUGGLING DENIED...
WASHINGTON: Radio Free Asia strongly denies that it has played any part in the smuggling of North Korean officials abroad, a press release said. www.rfa.org
REPURCHASE PLAN...
SAN JOSE: The board of directors at Selectica has authorised a new stock repurchase program of up to $30 million dollars in Selectica common stock, a press release said. www.selectica.com
VENEZUELAN OUTLOOK...
HOUSTON: A conference hosted by Petroleos de Venezuela has inspired increased confidence in the recovery and future growth of Venezuela's energy business, a press release said. www.pdvsa.com.ve
FINANCIAL RESULTS...
JACKSONVILLE: Regency Centers, an operator and developer of neighborhood retail centers said first quarter financial results were in line with the company’s expectations and guidance. www.regencycenters.com
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