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California HealthCare Foundation and the Center for Health Research, UC Berkeley Co-host Health Care Information Technology Conference.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- The WHERE section of the release (dated November 10, 2004) should read: <Pre> WHERE: SBC Park Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA (Signage at the entrance to the park will direct you to the conference ...

Corillian Introduces Next Generation Online Banking Platform -- Delivering Enterprise-Wide Services.

Nov 18, 2004 ... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Corillian clarifies that the 70,000 concurrent user test mentioned in the original press release was successfully completed on Corillian Voyager 3.1, but has not yet been completed on Corillian Voyager 3.2. The paragraph following the header, Unmatched Scalability, ...

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Green Hills Software's Toolchain and Probes Chosen by Mobileye to Develop and Test Driver Safety Vision System-on-a-Chip.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Green Hills Software announced that Mobileye, a leading provider of automated driver-assistance technologies, has used Green Hills Software's MULTI(R) integrated development environment, TimeMachine(TM) 4-D debugger, optimizing compilers and hardware probes to ...

Schaeffer's S&P 500 Index Hot Stocks Features Sears, Network Appliances, Sun Microsystems, Delta Air Lines, and Forest Laboratories.

Nov 18, 2004 ... CINCINNATI -- Eighth graph, last sentence should read: This news does not directly affect DAL, which is in danger of filing bankruptcy, because its flight attendants are not unionized. (sted This news does not directly affect DAL, which is currently in bankruptcy, because its flight ...

Esmertec Establishes Strategic Relationship with Mitsui & Co.; Mitsui Invests CHF10 Million in Esmertec and Will Jointly Exploit Market Opportunities in Asia Pacific.

Nov 18, 2004 ... TOKYO & DUEBENDORF-ZURICH, Switzerland -- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (www.mitsui.co.jp), one of the world's most diversified and comprehensive trading, investment and service enterprises, and Esmertec(TM) (www.esmertec.com), a leading provider of software solutions for mobile phones and embedded ...

ESPN Deportes and Dominican Baseball League Reach Exclusive Television Rights Agreement; Hall of Fame Pitcher Juan Marichal Signed as Commentator.

Nov 18, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- The Dominican Baseball League, the Caribbean's most storied winter baseball league and a forum for current and future major league stars to sharpen their skills, has a new television home in the U.S. on ESPN Deportes. Today, ESPN Deportes and the Dominican Baseball ...

Hard Rock Ready to Rock Times Square; Hard Rock to Occupy Historic 1501 Broadway Building.

Nov 18, 2004 ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Times Square will be rocking in 2005! In one of the most significant strategic moves in its 33-year history, Hard Rock Cafe International today announced its New York Cafe is relocating to the heart of Times Square at 1501 Broadway, on the corner of 43rd Street - the ...

Pascualina, Pre-teen Phenom Diary Lands on US Shores; Award-winning ``21st Century'' diary provides companionship, camaraderie and comfort to adolescents.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SEATTLE -- Adolescents in the United States can for the first time do what more than 1 million of their peers around the world do daily -- share their lives with Pascualina, their award-winning interactive diary. Pascualina 2005 is available both on the Web via Amazon.com (www.amazon.com), ...

European Venture-Capital Investment Sees Typical Third-Quarter Slowdown in 2004.

Nov 18, 2004 ... LONDON & NEW YORK -- Ernst & Young/VentureOne Quarterly European Venture Capital Report says that Early-Stage Rounds are Representing Larger Percentage of Deals. As it did in the U.S., European venture-capital investment saw a seasonal slowdown in the third quarter of 2004 with ...

MBIA Prices $350 Million of 30-Year Senior Notes.

Nov 18, 2004 ... ARMONK, N.Y. -- MBIA Inc. (NYSE:MBI) announced the pricing of a public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034. The issue carries a fixed coupon of 5.70 percent and the offering price to the public is 99.585 percent of the principal amount. The sale of ...

Xcel Energy Proposes December Natural Gas Prices.

Nov 18, 2004 ... DENVER -- Xcel Energy today proposed a slight increase in natural gas commodity prices for December 2004 to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, as part of a new monthly cost adjustment designed to help customers better manage their energy bills. The natural gas commodity ...

CVI Named to the NM Private 100.

Nov 18, 2004 ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- CVI Laser, LLC was once again named to the New Mexico Private 100. "We are pleased to be recognized for our growing contribution to the state of New Mexico," said Stuart Schoenmann, CVI's CEO, "and are looking forward to moving even further up the list for next year's ...

Division of Workers' Compensation Posts Proposed Permanent Disability Rating Schedule on Line for Public Comment.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) today posted the first draft of its permanent disability rating schedule (PDRS) emergency regulations on the Internet. The rating schedule is posted at www.dir.ca.gov, click on ...

CVI Donates $5,000 to St. Martin's Hospitality Center.

Nov 18, 2004 ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- CVI Laser, LLC today made a donation of $5,000 to the general fund of St. Martin's Hospitality Center. The donation came from CVI corporate funds and employee donations. This week the employees of CVI hosted a series of events to raise money for St. Martin's. These ...

RedRadio, Inc. Files for New Patent in Home Automation Market.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. -- RedRadio(R), Inc. today announced that it has filed a U.S. Patent for its Fractional Video Display(TM) technology, which is on display for the first time at the Electronic House Expo in Long Beach, California. This technology was developed in partnership with ...

Viewpoint at Diamond Valley Lake to Be Closed Saturday for Marathon.

Nov 18, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES -- The Clayton A. Record Jr. Viewpoint at Metropolitan Water District's Diamond Valley Lake will be closed this Saturday (Nov. 20) to make way for Habitat for Humanity's marathon, half marathon and 10K race. Part of the road leading to the viewpoint near the ...

Ainsworth Announces Downtime at its Grand Rapids OSB Facility.

Nov 18, 2004 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (TSX:ANS) announced today that beginning November 21st it will be taking 11 days downtime at its Grand Rapids, Minnesota OSB mill for both general and ...

Churchill Downs Incorporated Files 10-Q and Corrects Accounting Treatment for 'Purse Overpayments'.

Nov 18, 2004 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- In filing its Form 10-Q for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2004, Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq:CHDN) ("CDI" or "Company") today revised its consolidated financial statements to correct an accounting error for "purse overpayments." The revised ...

Blue Diamond Growers to Use Paxonix for Packaging Design and Development.

Nov 18, 2004 ... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Blue Diamond(R) Growers and External Partners to Use Paxonix(R) Collaborative Software to Manage Digital Assets and Workflow Management for All Packaging Design Projects Paxonix, Inc., the pioneer and leader in integrated software and services for package ...

Datastream Systems, Inc. Receives Noncompliance Notification from Nasdaq; Delay Due to Continuing Work on Previously Announced Investigation and Accounting Review.

Nov 18, 2004 ... GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Datastream Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSTM) announced today that it received a notification of noncompliance from the Listing Qualifications Department at The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("Nasdaq"). The Company expected to receive the notification because of the delay in ...

Best Best & Krieger LLP to Hold 17th Annual Labor and Employment Update Seminar at the Ontario Convention Center.

Nov 18, 2004 ... ONTARIO, Calif. -- The law firm of Best Best & Krieger LLP (BB&K) announced today that its 17th annual Labor and Employment Update Seminar will be held at the Ontario Convention Center on Dec. 7, 2004. The breakfast seminar will begin at 8:00 a.m. and feature presentations and ...

Long Island Financial Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend.

Nov 18, 2004 ... ISLANDIA, N.Y. -- Douglas C. Manditch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Long Island Financial Corp. (NASDAQ/NMS: LICB), announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.12 per common share. The dividend will be payable on January 3, 2005 to ...

Logitech and Skype Announce Marketing Agreement; Range of Co-Marketing Initiatives Includes Free Trial Offer of SkypeOut Service with Logitech USB Headsets.

Nov 18, 2004 ... FREMONT, Calif.; ROMANEL-SUR-MORGES, Switzerland & LUXEMBOURG -- Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI) (SWX:LOGN), the world's leading provider of personal peripherals, and Skype, the Global Internet Telephony Company(TM), today announced an agreement to work together on marketing and promotional ...

Research And Markets: View These Descriptions And Analysis Of The Current Handset Situation In China Today.

Nov 18, 2004 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- For the handsets introduced in 2004, the handsets with color displays are the mainstay, as only one model with monochromatic display out of 252 new handset models. For the color displays, TFT-LCD is the mainstay accounting for 50%, while CSTN-LCD accounting for 41.2% and ...

LION bioscience Announces Realignment.

Nov 18, 2004 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & HEIDELBERG, Germany -- LION bioscience AG (Nasdaq: LEON) today announced that the recently appointed Supervisory Board of LION bioscience AG has concluded together with LION's Executive Board that the previously published operating forecast for the current and next ...

Technip: Nine-Month 2004 Results; Earnings Per Share up 39%.

Nov 18, 2004 ... PARIS -- Technip (NYSE:TKP) <Pre> Nine Months Euros in Millions (except EPS and E/ADS) 20042003Change------ ------ ------- -- Backlog at September 30 5,817 7,526 ...

AIMSI Technologies, Inc. Announces New Structure & Symbol ``AIMT''; Takes Delivery of ``ALARM'' Radiation Unit.

Nov 18, 2004 ... OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- Third graph, second sentence of release should read: The unit has undergone rigorous testing and is ready for commercial deployment (sted The unit has undergone rigorous testing by the unsurpassed Oakridge Laboratory, and is ready for commercial deployment). Also, the ...

Tetra Tech Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Results.

Nov 18, 2004 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEK) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2004. Revenue for the fourth quarter was $392.1 million, up 15.4% over revenue of $340.0 million for the same quarter last year. Revenue, net of subcontractor ...

Yahoo's Overture Extends Sponsored Search Relationship with MSN Through June 2006.

Nov 18, 2004 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- Overture Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) and provider of essential online marketing services, today announced the extension of its sponsored search distribution relationship with Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) in the United States ...

Labor Ready Announces New Board Member Keith Grinstein.

Nov 18, 2004 ... TACOMA, Wash. -- Labor Ready, Inc. (NYSE:LRW) has appointed Keith D. Grinstein to the company's board of directors. Grinstein has been a member of the board of directors of Coinstar since August 2001 and has served as its chairman since June 2002. He has held a number of senior ...

Signature Leisure Announces Offices in Maitland Florida.

Nov 18, 2004 ... MAITLAND, Fla. -- Signature Leisure, Inc. (OTCBB: SGLI) announced today that the Company recently moved into and began occupying offices located at 100 Candace Drive in Maitland, Florida. The Company's previous office location in Winter Park, Florida was damaged so severely by the ...

BOS Announces Closing of Odem Transaction; Nasdaq Notifies Company of Compliance With Continued Listing Requirement.

Nov 18, 2004 ... TERADYON, Israel -- B.O.S. Better On-Line Solutions Ltd. ("BOS" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:BOSC) (TASE:BOS), a global developer of high quality communication solutions, announced today the Closing of the transaction for the purchase of 63.6% of the issued and outstanding shares of Odem ...

Tetra Tech Awarded New DOE Environmental Contract.

Nov 18, 2004 ... PASADENA, Calif. -- Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEK) announced today that it will perform Environmental Remediation/Waste Management (ER/WM) services under a 5-year contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The infinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has an $800 million ...

Sodexho Confirms Good Fiscal 2004 Earnings and Expands the Composition of its Board of Directors.

Nov 18, 2004 ... PARIS -- On November 16, 2004, the Board of Directors of Sodexho Alliance (NYSE:SDX)(Euronext:EXHO.PA) met under the chairmanship of Pierre Bellon to close the accounts for the year ended August 31, 2004 and propose for shareholder approval the expansion of its Board of Directors ...

Research and Markets: Current Reserves, Production and Distribution of Oil in Russia.

Nov 18, 2004 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c9586) has announced the addition of The Future of Oil Exports from Russia to their offering. The future of Russian Oil Exports focuses on major issues that determine Russia's current and future ...

Coalition Announces Third Annual List of The Bay Area's Best Workplaces For Commuters.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO -- 139 organizations and 3 districts, representing more than 240,000 Bay Area employees, join EPA's growing list of Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) The Bay Area's Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) Coalition today recognized 139 employers and 3 districts including ...

Elpida Memory Develops First 1 Gigabit DDR2 SDRAM Device at 800 Mbps Operation; Working Silicon Achieves Maximum Speed Performance Targeting High-End Servers.

Nov 18, 2004 ... TOKYO -- Elpida Memory, Inc., Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), today announced silicon development of the industry's first 1 Gigabit DDR2 SDRAM device at 800 Megabits per second (Mbps) operation (DDR2-800). The device surpassed the maximum speed ...

Nova Communications to Appear on MoneyTV with Debut of XBoard.

Nov 18, 2004 ... TORRANCE, Calif. -- Nova Communications Ltd. (OTCBB:NVAC) announced that its CEO, Ken Owen, will be appearing on MoneyTV to discuss the development of the revolutionary XBoard -- the jet-powered watercraft that is shaped like a surfboard, but powered by a jet-propelled engine. ...

Chrysler 300 Named 2005 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year.

Nov 18, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's number one automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Chrysler 300 as the 2005 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year. Now in its 56th year, the title of MOTOR TREND Car of the Year is the ...

Park City Group Reports First Quarter Results Showing 20% Increase in Recurring Revenues; Company Bolsters Recurring Revenue with New Subscription Offering.

Nov 18, 2004 ... PARK CITY, Utah -- Park City Group, Inc. (OTCBB:PKCY) announced today the release of its first quarter FY2005 results. The results reflected the success of the Company's expense reduction activities, increased emphasis on consulting services, as well as its transition to increasing ...

Bostick's CD, ``It's Not So Easy,'' Winner Los Angeles Black Music Association's Best Jazz Band or Group Category.

Nov 18, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES -- On Sunday November 14th, the L.A.B.M.A. (LOS ANGELES BLACK MUSIC ASSOCIATION) held its annual awards ceremony acknowledging and rewarding the entertainment industry's new talent and established musicians and performers for their 2003/2004 creative efforts. Bostick's Music CD ...

Research and Markets: Intellectual Property Strategies Involved in Development of Pharmaceuticals Analysed.

Nov 18, 2004 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of Intellectual Property Strategies for Pharmaceutical Development to their offering. According to Tufts University in 2003, a new chemical entity (NCE) costs on average US$897 million to develop, including cost ...

Research And Markets: Find Out Why Financial Services Providers Should Target Asia Pacific.

Nov 18, 2004 ... DUBLIN, Ireland -- This report directs providers to ways in which consumer segments can be targeted most effectively and includes examples of best practice from within Asia Pacific, and where applicable, from elsewhere in the world. Research and Markets ...

AAA Texas: Buying Mexico Auto Insurance Is Now Just a Click Away.

Nov 18, 2004 ... IRVING, Texas -- Two of the most frequently asked questions about driving trips to Mexico are "Do I need auto insurance?" and "Where do I buy it?" AAA Texas has made buying Mexico auto insurance easier with its new online service available at AAA Texas' Web site, ...

What All Women Really Want; Survey ``Gives'' Insight for Season-Less Gift Ideas as Holidays Loom.

Nov 18, 2004 ... GREENSBORO, N.C. -- What do cable television, a vacuum cleaner, fruitcake and socks have in common? They are all bad gift ideas for any occasion for almost any woman. Bringing her eggnog in bed, giving her a card that captures the feel of the season and spending time together are great for ...

24/7 Canada Selected as Exclusive Web Advertising Representative for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's Web Site: www.GTAA.com.

Nov 18, 2004 ... TORONTO -- 24/7 Canada Inc., Canada's leading Web advertising and permission-based email marketing company, a division of 24/7 Real Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: TFSM), today announced an exclusive Web advertising representation agreement with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Canada's ...

Monster Announces Bank of America as Sponsor for its Making it Count Program.

Nov 18, 2004 ... MAYNARD, Mass. -- Making College Financial Planning Count Offers Parents Financial Solutions During Challenging Economic Times As 2004 draws to a close, students nationwide are completing their college applications and preparing to take the next educational step -- choosing ...

Freemont Avenue Software Inc. Announces the Release of PORTUS SST That Defends Against Identity Theft.

Nov 18, 2004 ... HOUSTON -- Freemont Avenue Software Inc. announced the release of its Software Security Token. According to Jim Livermore, president, "SST solves the requirement for secure access to online banking, government facilities and other high-risk, secured activities. SST protects client data ...

Zacks.com Announces That Jim Oberweis Highlights the Following Stocks: Audible, Ixia, aQuantive, Martek Biosciences, and SafeNet.

Nov 18, 2004 ... CHICAGO -- Jim Oberweis and his team are finally finding interesting new ideas. Read about Audible Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBL), Ixia (NASDAQ:XXIA), aQuantive, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQNT), Martek Biosciences Corp. (NASDAQ:MATK), and SafeNet Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT). Click here for the full story exclusively on ...

Zacks.com Announces That Tim Murray Highlights the Following Stocks: Claire's Stores, FelCor Lodging Trust, Jos. A. Banks, Ryan's Family Steak House, and Spartan Motors.

Nov 18, 2004 ... CHICAGO -- Tim Murray, editor of the Briar Patch Stock Market Letter, sees Friday's option expirations as a wild card. Read about Claire's Stores (NYSE:CLE), FelCor Lodging Trust (NYSE:FCH), Jos. A. Banks (NASDAQ:JOSB), Ryan's Family Steak House (NASDAQ:RYAN), and Spartan Motors ...

Zacks.com Announces That Dr. Edward Olmstead Highlights Options for the Following Stocks: QLogic Corporation and Avid Technology.

Nov 18, 2004 ... CHICAGO -- Dr. Edward Olmstead, editor of the Options Professor newsletter, says it's time to shift gears and get bullish. Get started with options on QLogic Corp (NASDAQ:QLGC) and Avid Technology Inc (NASDAQ:AVID). Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: ...

Eclectic Entertainment Inks Initial Deal for Four Tops TV Special.

Nov 18, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES -- Eclectic Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of OBN Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:OBNH), announces the initial sale for its first television special. "We are confident that the $500,000 generated from this initial sale is just the beginning of the total revenue that will be ...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Georgia Gulf, Valero Energy, Harris Corporation, and PACCAR.

Nov 18, 2004 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list. The #1 ranked stocks highlighted today include the following companies: Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO). Further they announced ...

Metropolitan Health Networks Files to Become Florida HMO; Company Pushes Ahead to Fill Medicare Advantage Need in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties.

Nov 18, 2004 ... WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. (OTCBB:MDPA), a provider of high quality, comprehensive healthcare services to patients in South and Central Florida, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, METCARE Health Plans, Inc., has filed an application with the ...

Zacks Sell List Highlights: Analog Devices, Calpine Corporation, Furniture Brands, and Wendy's Int'l.

Nov 18, 2004 ... CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are part of their exclusive list of Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell): Analog Devices (NYSE:ADI) and Calpine Corporation (NYSE:CPN). Further they announced #4 Rankings (Sell) ...

John Deere Selects Cycle Country as a Utility ATV Accessory Provider.

Nov 18, 2004 ... MILFORD, Iowa -- Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the outright leader in developing and manufacturing several custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that John Deere (NYSE:DE) has selected the company to provide accessories for its ...

ImClone Systems Announces Dr. Lily W. Lee to Step Down in January 2005.

Nov 18, 2004 ... NEW YORK -- ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL) announced today that Lily W. Lee, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and Quality Assurance will step down from the Company in January 2005 to attend to pressing family matters. Dr. Lee joined ImClone ...

International Rectifier's Newport, Wales Facility Earns Energy Efficiency Award.

Nov 18, 2004 ... EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- International Rectifier IR(r) (NYSE:IRF), a world leader in power management technology, announced today that its Newport, Wales, facility has won another energy efficiency award in the United Kingdom, this time given by the ARENA Network in Wales. ARENA ...

Hamilton Lane to Acquire Controlling Stake in The Richcourt Group, a Leading International Hedge Fund of Funds Management Firm.

Nov 18, 2004 ... BALA CYNWYD, Pa. -- In a major strategic initiative that significantly broadens the range and depth of its asset management products and services, Hamilton Lane, the leading independent private equity asset management firm, today announced that it has agreed to acquire a controlling stake ...

Docucorp Announces First Quarter Results.

Nov 18, 2004 ... DALLAS -- Docucorp(R) International (Nasdaq:DOCC), a leading provider of enterprise information solutions, today announced revenues of $19.7 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2004, as compared to $18.9 million for the first quarter of the prior year. The company reported net income ...

Layne Christensen Announces Fiscal 2005 Third Quarter Webcast and Conference Call.

Nov 18, 2004 ... MISSION WOODS, Kan. -- Layne Christensen Company (Nasdaq: LAYN) will host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. Central (11 a.m. Eastern) time to discuss fiscal 2005 third quarter results. The conference call will ...

FreeStar's Subsidiary Rahaxi Processing Oy Expands its Merchant Acquiring Capabilities by Entering into an Agreement with SEB Kort AB.

Nov 18, 2004 ... HELSINKI, Finland -- FreeStar Technology Corporation (OTCBB:FSRT) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Rahaxi Processing Oy and SEB Kort AB, through its business unit Euroline, have entered into an agreement that allows Rahaxi to expand its merchant acquiring capabilities. This ...

The X-Change Corporation Closes Acquisition of Kolt Oil & Gas, Inc.

Nov 18, 2004 ... DALLAS -- The X-Change Corporation (OTCBB:XCHC) is pleased to announce that has finalized the purchase of Kolt Oil & Gas, Inc. and completed it's audit effective today. Third party engineers and petroleum geologists have been hired to evaluate and develop strategy to enhance its West Texas ...

Clear Channel Radio Support For Emerging Music, Artists Reaches Milestones.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) --The Clear Channel New Music Network Gets 20,000th Upload, Doubles Number of New Acts in Just One Year --Winner of Inaugural Radio Star Contest Releases First Single --Local Radio Broadcasts and ...

Army Awards Contract for DefenseWeb to Expand Online Resource for Deployed Troops and Families Army-Wide.

Nov 18, 2004 ... SAN DIEGO -- DefenseWeb Partners with Salute Our Services (SOS) Organization to Take Army Readiness Efforts into 21st Century DefenseWeb Technologies, a premier custom software developer and systems integrator serving Defense Department (DoD) organizations, announced today that ...