'Business World News' Selects Lasik Vision As Lead Story On Upcoming 'Spotlight On Success' TV Special.Business Editors, Health/Medical Writers VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2000 Airing Coast-to-Coast on The Learning Channel(i) (TLC TLC total lung capacity; thin-layer chromatography. TLC abbr. 1. thin-layer chromatography 2. ) Sunday, May 28 at 6:30 am (check local listing) (i - as sponsored programming) After an arduous review, "BUSINESS WORLD NEWS" has selected the four most newsworthy industry leaders to feature on its upcoming "Spotlight on Success" Millennial Special. The companies are Lasik Vision Corporation (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :LSK) as the lead story, followed by Nexell Therapeutics, Storactive, Inc., and Citizens for an Alternative Tax System Citizens for an Alternative Tax System (CATS) is a national tax reform public interest group in the United States. The organization states that they were established to solve "very serious problems caused by the United States' unfair and destructive income tax system", which they . The TV Special will provide in-depth spotlights on these innovative and successful organizations, considered to be well poised for growth in their respective industries. The Special will be broadcast nationwide on "The Learning Channel" (TLC) beginning Sunday, May 28 at 6:30 am and re-broadcast on cable networks in major metropolitan cities primetime between the hours of 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm over a six month period. The TV Special will also be streamed via the internet from multiple sites. Programming schedules will be posted at www.businessworldnews.com. Questions regarding airdates, etc., or additional story ideas may be directed to TVA Productions. Please do not call TLC or the other networks as this is a sponsored news program produced by TVA Productions. "Business World News," is a nationally acclaimed syndicated TV newsmagazine which provides an in-depth look at innovative and successful companies---and the people that made them that way. It airs nationwide on major broadcast (i.e. CBS, ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. , and NBC) affiliates and national cable networks (exceeding 50 million households), satellite and internet channels, as well as on-board airlines and cruise ships (to over 4,250,000 passengers) as sponsored programming. About TVA Productions TVA Productions is one of the largest business television and video production studios on the West Coast. TVA's team has won over 40 Emmy, Clio, Telly and Aegis awards. They are long time members and judges for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Association of Television Programming Executives (NATPE NATPE National Association of Television Programming Executives ), IAPPA and Themed Entertainment Association The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international non-profit association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of themed experiences such as museums, zoos and theme parks. . About Lasik Vision Based in Vancouver, B.C., Lasik Vision Corporation is Canada's largest operating laser vision refractive company. Lasik Vision has already performed more than 100,000 procedures at its 25 centres in North America. Through its subsidiaries, Lasik Vision has six centres currently under development across the United States. Lasik Vision centres offer vision correction procedures, including LASIK (Laser-in-Situ-Keratomileusis) and PRK PRK photorefractive keratectomy. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) A procedure that uses an excimer laser to make modifications to the cornea and permanently correct myopia. (Photo-Refractive Keratectomy keratectomy /ker·a·tec·to·my/ (ker?ah-tek´to-me) excision of a portion of the cornea; kerectomy. photorefractive keratectomy ) to correct nearsightedness nearsightedness or myopia, defect of vision in which far objects appear blurred but near objects are seen clearly. Because the eyeball is too long or the refractive power of the eye's lens is too strong, the image is focused in front of the , farsightedness and astigmatism with advanced excimer lasers and state-of-the-art topography and microkeratome equipment. With many of the most experienced specialists in North America, Lasik Vision's goal is to provide the best quality patient care and clinical outcomes at the most affordable price for patients. Additional information on the Company may be obtained at www.lasik-vision.com. Statements and/or financial forecasts that are not historical are to be regarded as forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties and could cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties with respect to Lasik Vision's business include but are not limited to: (i) general economic conditions, (ii) limited operating history, (iii) continued industry and public acceptance, (iv) regulatory compliance, (v) potential liability or malpractice claims, (vi) future capital requirements and uncertainty of additional funding and (vii) dependence on key personnel. These forward-looking statements should not be reprinted, reiterated nor considered an inducement for investment. On behalf of the Board of Directors of LASIK VISION CORPORATION Michael R. Henderson, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. The Canadian Venture Exchange The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) is now a defunct stock exchange having been acquired by the TSX Group in 2001 and renamed the TSX Venture Exchange. History of the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) Nor Any Other Exchange Or Other Regulatory Body Has Reviewed And Therefore Does Not Accept Responsibility For The Adequacy Or Accuracy Of This Release. |
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