NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- A class action complaint has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. ("Goodyear" or the "Company") securities (NYSE: GT) during the period between October 22, 1998 and October 22, 2003, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). The Complaint names Goodyear, Robert J. Keegan, and Robert W. Tieken as defendants.
Leading Scientists to Debate Modern Day Fountain of Youth
WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 1, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Methuselah Foundation is proud to announce a landmark debate between two pioneering scientists on not just how, but when, science will reverse the aging process -- hosted by the AAAS and funded by the Alliance for Aging Research.
Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis, P.C.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, on behalf of purchasers of the securities of the Strong Funds family of funds (the "Funds") owned and operated by Strong Financial Corporation, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, between October 1, 1998 and July 3, 2003, inclusive, (the "Class Period"), seeking to pursue remedies under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Public Comment Period for LAX Master Plan to End November 7
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Los Angeles World Airports issued a reminder that the public review period for the Supplement to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/EIR) for the proposed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan will conclude Friday, November 7, 2003.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP (kaplanfox.com) filed a class action lawsuit in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court against Putnam Investment Management Trust, Putnam Investment Management LLC, Marsh & McLennan Corp., Inc., Omid Kamshad, Justin Scott, and the following Putnam mutual funds:
NIWOT, Colo., Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Arete Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:ARET) announced the simultaneous creation of two energy advisory boards, one focusing on expertise in traditional oil and gas development and the second focusing on providing expertise in the "New" Alternative and Rewable Energy Sector. The advisory boards will aid Arete in both of its directions and in its due diligence processes. Advisory board members will also assist in the Company's program to acquire and finance traditional and alternative and renewable energy projects and by providing Arete with opportunities that the Company might not otherwise be able to obtain.
Record Low Prices on Spring & Summer Travel to Europe!
BOTHELL, Wash., Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Yes we know, winter hasn't even started yet, and we are already talking about Spring & Summer 2004. But how can we not -- with prices this low! For a very limited time we are offering great savings to those who plan their spring & summer vacations ahead of time. Book by December 23rd and take advantage of record low prices to Europe 2004. But hurry - December 23 the prices will change!
Dobson Communications Corporation
Dobson Communications Closes Tender Offer for Preferred Shares
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dobson Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DCEL) today announced that it has closed its cash tender offer (the "Offer") for, and has purchased 246,967 shares of, its 12 1/4% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock (CUSIP Nos. 256072307, 256069303 and 256072208) (the "Preferred Shares"). The aggregate consideration paid by Dobson for the Preferred Shares purchased in the Offer was $263.4 million, including accrued dividends on the purchased shares.
Merrill Lynch Insurance Group Adopts ADMServer Framework
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Insurance industry heavy hitters are beginning to embrace Blue Frog Solutions' standards-based solutions to save time and money throughout various transaction processes.
The ALS Association (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., Oct. 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- TV Guide and Paramount Pictures will shine the spotlight on Lou Gehrig's disease November 3 with the publication of a television producer's remembrance of his father's battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), coupled with the sale of a specially produced video of last year's Becker episode that was based on this touching story. All proceeds from the sale of the CBS sitcom episode will support the work of The ALS Association (ALSA).
