PATIENT PETITION URGING PRESIDENT BUSH TO CONTINUE STEM CELL RESEARCH FUNDING PRESENTED TO HHS SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Members of an Internet forum for persons with chronic neurological illnesses have gathered over 13,000 signatures in an online, grassroots petition they authored, urging President Bush to allow continued public funding for stem cell research. The petition was signed, with comments, by both the chronically ill and their loved ones, as well as eminent scientists and health care advocates. Running 750 pages, the petition was personally presented in hard copy to HHS Senior Policy Advisor Mary Kay Mantho during a meeting on May 7th, and another copy was presented to the office of Arlen Specter on May 8th to assist him in passing his stem cell funding bill, SB723. A meeting with HHS Secretary Thompson is currently being arranged 2001-05-13

TO HONOR MOTHERS: SONG REMEMBERS MOM ‘FOREVER
Lyrics are offered to a song, "We Thought She'd Live Forever", that pays tribute to mothers. 2001-05-13 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

OTCeagle.com Investor Portal Reaches 50,000 hit Milestone Announces plans to Incorporate
OTCEagle.com is an Investor Website offering exclusive NEWS Services, FREE Investor tools, a Message Board, Chat Rooms, a Stock Alert Newsletter, profiles of OTC companies, and Investor Education. 2001-05-13

A.L.I.C.E. AI Foundation Site Launched: Will Promote Adoption and Development of Free Open Source Conversational Agent Software
The A.L.I.C.E. AI Foundation announced the launch of its new web site at www.alicebot.org. A.L.I.C.E. ("Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity") is a free open source conversational agent or "chatter bot". These agents converse in natural language and have numerous applications in e-business, e-commerce, customer service, education, and entertainment. The software won the Loebner Prize 2000, and is available free to developers and end-users. 2001-05-13

Teen eDiary Teams with USCollegePrep to Increase Teen Communications
London-based Infotech Software Ltd., producers of eDiary, (http://www.teenediary.com/) and USCollegePrep (http://www.uscollegeprep.com/) announced a major joint marketing agreement, whereby they would become exclusive educational suppliers of learning products in their respective category. The agreement consists of website affiliate programs, customer database sharing and upcoming joint marketing promotional programs 2001-05-13

Comtek appointed as UK distributor of MCK RVoIP range
Comtek Network Systems have been appointed as UK distributors for MCK’s range of unique RVoIP digital PBX extender product. The Extender-series, available in single-user or multiple-user configurations, provides remote workers, telecommuters and small branch offices seamless connectivity to the corporate PBX in addition to the corporate LAN. Remote employees can, for example, place and receive calls through the PBX, use 4-digit internal dialling, transfer calls, set up conference calls, have a corporate-based receptionist screen calls, access the corporate voice mail and auto-attendant systems or any other software residing on the PBX. EXTenders work with existing corporate digital telephone sets and work over virtually any network -- the PSTN, public packet, private networks even the internet. 2001-05-13

They Know What They Like: International Art Contest Winners Selected by the Public
The winners of the 2001 People’s Choice Art Contest have been announced by the contest’s sponsor, The Digital Artist. 2001-05-13

Wears Valley Village hosts First Annual Tennessee Chain Saw Carving Competition
On July 5 & 6, Wears Valley Village in Sevierville, Tennessee, will host it's First Annual Master Chain Saw Carver Competition. The Competition is open to all carvers in the Tennessee area. 2001-05-13

TechMetrix Research Releases Major Wireless Application Development" Report
Waltham, MA – May 10: TechMetrix Research, a leading e-business research and consulting firm, has announced the release of the "Wireless Application Development" Report – an exhaustive analysis of market-leading tools and best practices for the development of wireless applications. 2001-05-13

SPIRIT AIRLINES CHOOSES RAA FOR SERVICE OVER SIZE
Spirit Airlines, Inc., the largest privately held airline in the USA, has awarded its Recruitment Advertising Account to local boutique DAS Group. DAS will develop an employer branding campaign for Spirit, helping the company attract qualified candidates for all positions in the company. 2001-05-13

Scala Releases its iScala Internet Software in Japan
Scala’s customers in Japan can now take advantage of iScala software to support their Internet business processes 2001-05-13

Christian Songwriter John Pape, Jr. Releases new CD 'Tunes For Him'
Songwriter John Pape announces the release of a new series of Praise and Worship music. The CD is available online at www.mp3.com/tunes4him. 2001-05-13

JOIN HANDS DAY: Neighborhood Volunteer Day Promotes Partnerships Between Young People and Adults
Connecting young people and adults in neighborhood volunteering is the unique focus of JOIN HANDS DAY, a new national day of service on June 16, 2001. The day is designed to create cross-generational friendships that help break down age barriers. Adult groups invite youth organizations, and youth groups invite adult organizations to become project partners for the day; and, in some cases, they form long-term relationships. 2001-05-13

Wireless Web Incubator Shelves Plans For Internet Pocket TV.
3G Internet Ltd abandons plans to deliver TV on demand to 3G mobile users and puts its prime IPTV domain names on the auction block 2001-05-13

Specialty Books Founder Resigns
The founder of Specialty Books, now a division of Nebraska Book Comany, has resigned as General Manager of the Company. The company, which began on the founder's back porch has become the leader in an industry they created, with textbook sales anticipated of over $20 mill this year. With over half their sales now from Internet activity, the company's founder left in a dispute over how best to increase the bottom line of the division. 2001-05-13

"You Bet Your (Expletive)!" Roska Direct Turns 20
The year was 1981. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Were Married. The space shuttle Columbia embarked on its maiden flight. A brand new Corvette cost just more than $15,000. And everyone simply had to have a pair of Jordache jeans. But that's not all that distinguishes 1981. In suburban Philadelphia, Jon Roska had an idea. Enough with this working for other people stuff. He'd start his own direct response agency. Out of his house. 2001-05-13

Study: Web Trounces Magazines as the Favorite Information Source for Personal and Business Needs New Content Intelligence publication showcases original research
Content Intelligence, published monthly, probes content consumers' attitudes and behaviors with original primary research. The print publication is linked to the Content Intelligence Web site (www.contentintelligence.com) where subscribers receive additional research data, commentaries and opinion articles, and an electronic version of each monthly issue. This innovative publication is designed to provide print and digital content business executives with unique strategic research and insight in a concise, easily readable form. 2001-05-13

Gypsy King Software releases Poker Dice 1.0
A cross between poker and the traditional 5-dice games, Poker Dice offers several gameplay variations: Standard, Down the Line, Wild Cards, and Lots of Zingers. Down the Line is the toughest nut to crack, as you must score each category in order, Aces, then Twos, then Threes, right down the line. For those of you waiting to meet Madame Murghi, she makes her entrance in this game. 2001-05-13

The Worlds Best of The Internet has Arrived! We Proudly Announce The Launch and Availability of Worlds-Best-4.com
Speed & Convenience Is What Drives The Internet. That is what Worlds-Best-4.com is all about. The sum of ALL is Greater than any Single One. We are rapidly becoming the World's largest search Core-portal! 2001-05-13

Teresa C. Bell sings at the Apollo Theatre
Teresa C. Bell, 15 years old is the first from Hawaii to sing at the Apollo Theatre 2001-05-13

Dielectric introduces Dualband UHF/VHF Pylon Antenna
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ALLEVONTECH.COM TO LAUNCH MAY 15TH TALENT POOL!
www.AlleVonTech.com the fatsest growing career website will launch its latest career tool, the Talent Pool. AlleVonTech.com's Talent Pool is an online and real-time auction in which job seekers can place their resume in the pool for employers to view and bid on. 2001-05-13

Hane Training, Inc. announces the development of a 2002 National Electrical Code course to be released in the fall of 2001.
Hane Training, Inc announces a new course on the 2002 National Electrical Code. This course will be released in the fall of 2001. 2001-05-13

SURVEY SHOWS TEACHERS FEEL COMPELLED TO HOARD
Teachers.Net web site conducted a survey asking teachers whether they hoard supplies. The responses indicated that most teachers feel compelled by supply shortages and other factors to hoard or stockpile basic supplies. 2001-05-13

A Single Man's Astrological Guide to Single Women
Astrological guide to single women for single men. Learn what a woman is like sexually, emotionally, psychologically, and what her personality is like based on her birth date. 2001-05-13

HOTELSHARK RESTRICTS BROKERAGE SERVICES LISTINGS
Review website helps hoteliers by screening agents for hospitality industry experience. 2001-05-13