SYDNEY, May 2--AsiaNet/InfoQuest
ANIMATION SHOW...
NEW YORK: On Sunday night, a variety of animation talents -- from voice
stars to producers, directors, writers and others -- came together on the stage
of Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center for Animation Now: Imagination Innovation
Inspiration.
www.filmlinc.com
PROCUREMENT SEMINAR...
DALLAS, Texas: Quadrem Chief Technology Officer and Australia Vice President
Ian Hollingworth will offer a free seminar on procurement best practices during
the SMART Supply Chain conference.
http://www.quadrem.com
http://www.smartsupplychain.com.au/visitorReg.cfm
DEADLINE SET...
NEW YORK and LONDON: Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the London
International Awards President, Barbara Levy, recently announced the Jury
Presidents and Call for Entries for 2005.
http://www.liaawards.com
UN POLICIES...
WASHINGTON: The Independent Women's Forum Friday said it has sent a letter
to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt expressing serious concerns
about United Nations policies that could ultimately lead to a ban on infant
formula throughout much of the world, setting women's development back decades.
FRENCH LAUNCH...
LONDON: Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger
Telematics Inc., Friday confirmed the new multi-entertainment handheld will be
stocked by over 700 stores across France for launch on 19th May.
http://www.gizmondo.com
http://www.tigertelematics.com
FANNIE MAE...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fannie Mae will redeem the principal amount of three
securities issues amounting to a total of US$75 million on May 10, 2005 at a
redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount redeemed plus
accrued interest.
http://www.fanniemae.com
CONTRACT SIGNED...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's leading motor vehicle finance group
Bumiputra-Commerce Finance Berhad and vehicle identification and pricing
specialists the Red Book Friday signed a contract which will enable BCFB to
improve its lending systems and rationalize its dealings with major automotive
manufacturers, motor vehicle dealers and the public.
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