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Amicus to Launch Award for Top Employers in Britain.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LONDON, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Amicus Britain's biggest private sector union will in 2004 launch and an award scheme rewarding British employers for best practice in industrial relations to find the UK's best employers. The awards will encompass a prestigious ...

Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LEBANON, N.H., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. (Copyright: SnoCountry Worldwide) As of Sunday, December 28 2003, 6:32:28 PM EST Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier ...

Notice regarding Proposed Merger of TDK Subsidiary.

Dec 29, 2003 ... <Pre> [Translation]December 25, 2003 TDK Corporation1-13-1,Nihonbashi...

Don't Fail Your New Year's Resolutions - Swallow Your Pride and Ask for Help!

Dec 29, 2003 ... LONDON, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- - New research by Visa UK reveals that the nation is too proud to seek help and advice when pursuing their goals Less than 1 in 10 Britons (8%) always accomplish the goals they set themselves, yet Britain could become a nation of ...

New Smoking Policy at Lakeside.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LONDON, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- - Policy introduced due to new customer research Lakeside has announced that from 1st January 2004, there will be smoking restrictions introduced to certain areas in the centre. Shoppers will be asked to refrain from smoking in ...

FSCS Takes Poll on Website.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LONDON, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has launched an online survey on its existing website. It is asking visitors what they think of the existing site and what other features, such as interactive services, they might like to see ...

Salvation Army, Consumers Energy Enter 22nd Year Of PeopleCare Partnership to Help Those in Need.

Dec 29, 2003 ... JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Many Michigan families struggling to make ends meet could see the joy of the holidays washed away by an unexpected problem: A layoff, cut in pay or hours, or a trip to the emergency room with a sick child. Often, they just need a little ...

New Research Gives Hope to Stroke Survivors with Uncontrolled Emotions.

Dec 29, 2003 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Stroke survivors can face daunting physical rehabilitation challenges that may be complicated by uncontrollable outbursts of emotions, such as laughing or crying. This condition, called pseudobulbar affect (PBA) or emotional lability, may affect ...

WHISKAS Food for Cats Rings in the New Year With Rose Parade Float That Celebrates Cats and Their Natural Instincts; Catnip Seeds Make Float the Cat's Meow.

Dec 29, 2003 ... VERNON, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- WHISKAS Food for Cats will ring in the New Year with a cat-pleasing, catnip-laden float in the 115th annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Float volunteers today put the finishing touches on the 35 foot high, 18 foot wide and 55 foot long float ...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Close at 8,142.69 Up +78.77 (+0.98%).

Dec 29, 2003 ... SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index for Monday, December 29, 2003 was 8,142.69. This was up 0.98% percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed higher on strength in power producers and ...

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Close at 8,142.69 Up +78.77 (+0.98%).

Dec 29, 2003 ... SHANGHAI, China, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The closing price for the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (NYSE: FXT) for Monday, December 29, 2003 was 8,142.69. This was up 0.98% percent from the previous day's close. The FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index closed higher on strength in ...

Symphony Technology Group Makes a Strategic Investment of SEK 256 Million to Acquire 26.1 Percent of Intentia.

Dec 29, 2003 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden and PALO ALTO, California, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Intentia International AB (publ)(XSSE:INT B) The board of directors of Intentia today announced that Symphony Technology Group ("Symphony"), a Palo Alto, California-based software investment firm led by Dr ....

Increase of issued share capital.

Dec 29, 2003 ... <Pre> FRIENDS PROVIDENT PLC Increase of Share Capital The Board of Friends Provident plc (the 'Company') announces that on 29th December 2003 the issued share capital of the Company has increased to 1,722,371,500 ordinary ...

DataPlay (DPHI, Inc.) Offers High Speed USB 2.0 Solutions.

Dec 29, 2003 ... BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPlay (DPHI, Inc.) announced today the availability of its new small-form factor optical storage device based on the USB 2.0 interface. It is the only USB bus-powered optical read/write device available, targeted to the PC and consumer ...

Agency Roster Lead.

Dec 29, 2003 ... The following "Agency Roster" package is a weekly roundup of news releases highlighting account wins at public relations, investor relations and advertising agencies. The service, free to any member of PR Newswire, is a powerful way for agencies to announce their new accounts. Agency ...

Ultimate Indulgence in Ice Cream meets New Year's Resolutions With Sinless(R) Ice Cream; Cold Stone Creamery Announces the Launch of a Fat-Free, No Sugar Added Ice Cream.

Dec 29, 2003 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Being good now comes with the sweetest reward. Introducing Cold Stone Creamery's Sinless(R) Ice Cream, a new fat-free, no sugar added option for those who insist on nothing less than the ultimate indulgence in ice cream. Sinless will be ...

Rubenstein Public Relations Adds Delamar Greenwich Harbor and Samuel A. Ramirez & Co. to Their Client Roster.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubenstein Public Relations Inc. (RPR) announced the addition of several new clients to its roster. The DELAMAR Greenwich Harbor is the new waterfront luxury hotel on the harbor in Greenwich, CT. It has 83 elegant rooms and suites, most with ...

Ducks Engage with Justice & Young Public Relations; AHL Franchise Seeks Mighty Publicity Initiative.

Dec 29, 2003 ... CINCINNATI, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With public relations programming cutting through the cacophony of holiday advertising clutter better than a sharpened Zamboni, American Hockey League franchise the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks have enlisted the talents and tenacity of Justice & Young Public ...

MAFC Residential Selects White & Baldacci for Marketing Support; Company to Provide Advertising, Public Relations, and Event Services.

Dec 29, 2003 ... HERNDON, Va., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- White & Baldacci announced today the addition of MAFC Residential to its client roster. White & Baldacci will be increasing the public mind share and awareness of MAFC with advertising and public relations campaigns. MAFC Residential, ...

Passport Transport and Brabus North America, Inc. Retain JMPR for Public Relations Projects.

Dec 29, 2003 ... WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport Transport, a division of FedEx(R) Custom Critical and the premier transporter of collector and specialty vehicles, and Brabus North America, Inc. a leading manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz based styling and performance upgrade ...

Tampa Bay Region Ranks High on Lists iIn 2003.

Dec 29, 2003 ... TAMPA BAY, Fla., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tampa Bay region secured top slots on a variety of national and worldwide ranking lists over the past year, continuing to perform well even in a difficult economy. Among the honors Tampa Bay captured in 2003 were: <Pre>-- Mega ...

Lindsay Lohan, Star of the Recent Film Freaky Friday and the Upcoming Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Shares Her Dream Prom Date (Eminem!) and Her Views About Prom Drinking In the All-New Issue of Your Prom Magazine.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Your Prom magazine's cover girl Lindsay Lohan is a young star on the fast-track who is confident about her personal style and asking a guy to be her date for prom. During a photo shoot for the magazine, 17-year old Lohan told Your Prom she would ask a guy ...

Survey of Executives Reveals Economic Optimism: Increased Focus On Employee Recruitment and Retention Expected in 2004; Executives Deem Successful Delivery of HR 'Very' Important to Organizational Success.

Dec 29, 2003 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey of top executives, senior managers and human resource professionals hints at a shift in the "jobless recovery," with executives reporting that their attention will be more focused on employee retention and recruitment in 2004 than on ...

Business in Asia Today -- Dec. 29, 2003.

Dec 29, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A summary prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, market intelligence and business opportunities: PERTAMINA TO CARRY OUT SURVEYS IN IRAQ JAKARTA - Indonesia's ...

Asian Markets -- Shares Closed Higher -- Dec. 29.

Dec 29, 2003 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A round-up of Asian stock markets prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities. Asian share markets closed higher on robust ...

Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the First Report on Smoking and Health with American Lung Association PSA; 'America's Family Doctor' Encourages Smokers to Celebrate Public Health Milestone by Quitting.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, often called "America's Family Doctor," joins the American Lung Association in unveiling a public service announcement (PSA) campaign commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first Surgeon General's Report ...

Bahamas' One&Only Ocean Club To Host Third Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament From January 7-11, 2004; Annual Charity Event Draws Top Sponsors and Sports & Entertainment Personalities.

Dec 29, 2003 ... PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The third annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament (MJCI) at the prestigious One&Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island, in The Bahamas, will kick off on January 7, 2004 at the Ocean Club Golf Course for a star-studded ...

Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LEBANON, N.H., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. (Copyright: SnoCountry Worldwide) as of Monday, December 29 2003, 6:04:32 AM EST Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier ...

IceFyre Semiconductor Names Co-Founder Doug Sanderson Vice President of Engineering.

Dec 29, 2003 ... OTTAWA, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- IceFyre(TM) Semiconductor, Inc., today announced the appointment of Doug Sanderson as vice president of engineering. Sanderson has more than 14 years experience in the design and development of low power, high performance digital and mixed signal radio ...

Stress: The Missing Piece to the Weight Loss Puzzle; Dr. Len Lopez Details How Stress, Diet and Exercise Trigger Hormones to Burn And Store Fat.

Dec 29, 2003 ... DALLAS, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that the holidays are over, are you left feeling full of holiday cheer? Or are you just feeling full? Are you wondering why you are still craving that yummy fruitcake even after the holidays are over? Are you wondering why you are exhausted even ...

New Visitor Village at NAIAS Promotes Metro Detroit Entertainment Options.

Dec 29, 2003 ... DETROIT, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) is leading an effort to inform the more than 6,000 visiting journalists and 800,000 consumers at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) that there is more to Detroit than just the Motor ...

Carb Outlook 2004: Consumers Will Ring in New Year With a Return to Moderation and Taste, Experts Say; Sara Lee Bakery Group Has What Consumers Want: New Sara Lee Delightful Bakery Breads With Reduced Carbohydrates and Reduced Calories But Full Taste.

Dec 29, 2003 ... ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a New Year's tradition: out with the old, in with the new. What's out: So-called low-carbohydrate, poor taste foods, many with just as many calories as regular foods. What's in: A return to more sensible moderation in eating -- watching carbs and ...

Linguagen Corp. Expands Series A Financing to $12.2 Million With $2 Million Additional Funding From S.R. One.

Dec 29, 2003 ... CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Linguagen Corp. (http://www.linguagen.com/), a leader in the development of ingredients used to improve the taste of food, beverages, and pharmaceutical products, today announced a commitment of $2 million in new equity financing from S.R. One, ...

S&P Equity Analysts Select 'PowerPicks' 2004 Portfolio; Model Portfolio of 'Best Ideas' From S&P Equity Analysts Shows 10.5% Average Annual Return Since Inception 1/1/1997 Through 11/30/2003.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard & Poor's today announced the constituents of the S&P PowerPicks 2004 Portfolio, a model portfolio containing 40 stocks that its equity analysts consider their best ideas for the coming year. The 40 stocks are chosen from among the nearly 1,200 ...

Digital Blue Wins NSF Grant for Online Lab To Connect Young Student Scientists Around the World.

Dec 29, 2003 ... ATLANTA, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Blue, known for its best-selling line of interactive entertainment and learning devices, was awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant is the first round of support by the NSF to fund the company's collaborative, ...

eLaw Announces eServe - Serving Papers Just Got Easier! eLaw.com Continues to Set the Standard for Electronic Access to And From the Courts.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- e-Law, LLC announced this morning that serving papers just got easier with their new offering - eServe. eLaw members can now distribute legal documents for less money, less hassle and in less time. eServe introduces an array of tools that simplify ...

A New Year's Resolution - Learn Healthy Anger Management to Improve Relationships.

Dec 29, 2003 ... CHICAGO, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The beginning of the new year is a traditional time to make resolutions to become a better person, to lose weight, to do exercise, to be more organized, or to learn new skills. Dr. Bernard Golden, a clinical psychologist in Chicago, suggests that learning ...

PHONE LINE SMOKE ALARM: New Invention Helping to Save Lives.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LEAMINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of homes and other structures are destroyed every year by fire. Fires can occur for a variety of reasons. Faulty electrical wiring can cause a fire that starts in the structure's walls and moves outward. The presence of a Christmas ...

Michigan's Unemployment Program to Open Phone Lines For Jobless Claims on Friday, January 2.

Dec 29, 2003 ... DETROIT, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- While most State of Michigan operations will be closed the Friday after New Year's Day, staff with the unemployment insurance program will be on the job answering phone calls from jobless workers filing claims for benefits. "Traditionally we ...

New World Systems to Provide Goodyear, AZ Police Department With Its Public Safety Software.

Dec 29, 2003 ... TROY, Mich., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- New World Systems, a leading provider of enterprise-wide software solutions for the public sector, announced that the Goodyear, AZ Police Department signed a contract valued at approximately $900,000 for New World's services and Aegis(R)/MSP Public ...

WWW.MortgageExpressLoan.Com Launches Online 'Real Time' Mortgage Applications.

Dec 29, 2003 ... MIAMI, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- WWW.MortgageExpressLoan.Com has just made applying online for a mortgage easier, safer and much more convenient. Once our free online mortgage loan application is completed, it is then sent to three lenders who specialize in the program that best fits the ...

STARZ! HD Added to VOOM(SM) HDTV Service - Offers Commercial-Free, New Hit Movies in High-Def; New STARZ PlusPack Offers 8 STARZ! and Encore Channels, Including East and West Feeds of STARZ! HD for Only $14.90 Per Month.

Dec 29, 2003 ... ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and JERICHO, N.Y., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Starz Encore Group LLC (Starz) and VOOM, the high-definition (HD) television service from Rainbow DBS, Cablevision Systems Corporation's satellite division, announced that VOOM has become the first satellite operator to launch ...

This New Year's Eve, Singles Want Gentle Midnight Kisses With Eyes Closed, Not Open, According to Match.com Research; Top Resolution for 2004 Among Singles Surveyed is to Improve Their Love Lives.

Dec 29, 2003 ... DALLAS, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As New Year's Eve approaches, a new Match.com survey of more than 500 single adults provides some insight into what's hot and not so hot when it comes to the midnight kiss. Although only 43% of singles said they are confident they will start off 2004 with ...

Domino's Pizza(R) Survey: Two Thirds of Americans Plan to Stay Home on New Year's Eve; Domino's Expects to Deliver Over One Million Pizzas Nationwide.

Dec 29, 2003 ... ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As Americans count down to midnight this New Year's Eve, Domino's Pizza, the recognized leader in pizza delivery, will be counting the more than one million pizzas it expects to deliver. Domino's projects New Year's Eve will one of the company's ...

Casavant Mining Kimberlite International Announces Negotiation With Two Public Companies for Buyout of Mining Claims.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LAS VEGAS, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Casavant Mining Kimberlite International announced today that the company is evaluating two offers from public companies for a partial buyout of selected mining claims. Urban Casavant President of CMKM, stated, "We are negotiating with two ...

Friedman's to Delay Filing of Form 10-K.

Dec 29, 2003 ... SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Friedman's Inc. announced today that the filing of its annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2003, which was due with the SEC today, will be delayed. The principal ...

webMethods Fabric Ships to Customers; Industry's First Standards-Based, Vendor-Neutral, Web Services Application Management Framework Now Available.

Dec 29, 2003 ... FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- webMethods, Inc. , the industry's first Web services infrastructure company, today announced that webMethods Fabric(TM) is shipping to customers. webMethods Fabric is a standards-based, vendor-neutral Web services application management environment ...

PlusFunds Group Inc. Announces That Michael Mikytuck Will Lead its Retail Sales and Distribution Efforts.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- PlusFunds Group Inc., today announced that it has appointed Michael Mikytuck to lead its retail sales and distribution efforts. Mike Mikytuck will spearhead PlusFunds' wholesale efforts for its expanding group of partners and broker/dealers which are ...

European Shares Climb Further In Light Trade.

Dec 29, 2003 ... Monday, 29 December, 1:00 PM GMT (Thomson Financial): European markets have built on their opening gains -albeit in thin trade at the beginning of a shortened week. In corporate news, shares in food group Parmalat will remain suspended until further notice, while healthcare group Aventis ...

Pennsylvania DCED Secretary Yablonsky Designates Pittsburgh Distressed Municipality Under Act 47; Will Appoint Recovery Coordinator Within 30 Days.

Dec 29, 2003 ... HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky today announced that he has determined that the city of Pittsburgh is financially distressed under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, Act 47 of 1987. Secretary ...

Catalyst and CATC Execute Settlement and Cross-License Agreement.

Dec 29, 2003 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Enterprises, a leading manufacturer of development tools for PCI Express, PCI-X, USB 2.0 and other serial and parallel bus technologies, today announced that CATC and Catalyst have entered into a cross-licensing agreement which settles a ...

Cosmetic Foot Surgery to Beautify Feet Has Serious Risks; America's Foot MD Surgeons Warn of Complications.

Dec 29, 2003 ... SEATTLE, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- An alarming trend in women's health and fashion has been the advocacy of cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of women's feet or to accommodate their feet to high fashion shoes. Among the surgeries being touted by some are shortening of the toes, ...

24 Hour Fitness Members Have the Opportunity to Train with Olympic Hopefuls; 24 Hour Fitness Pledges Employment Support for U.S. Olympic Team Hopefuls.

Dec 29, 2003 ... SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Hour Fitness, official sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, today announced plans to make jobs available for more than 200 athletes in training for the Olympic Games. Eligible Olympic hopefuls from all Olympic sports can apply for a variety of ...

Trial Expert Available to Media for Comment on 'Vanishing Trials' Trend: Daniel J. Young, Principal Trial Consultant at Directed Decisions Inc.

Dec 29, 2003 ... CLEVELAND, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel J. Young, CEO and Principal Trial Consultant of Directed Decisions Inc. (DD), is available to comment or interview on the national legal trend of "Vanishing Trials." More civil lawsuits are being filed but, as a percentage, many fewer are going ...

Coremed, Inc., to Announce Human Trials of Alveair(TM) Insulin Pulmonary Technology that Performs Like a 'Needle-Less Syringe'.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LAKE BLUFF, Ill., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Coremed, Inc., has announced that it will soon begin a series of human trials using its Alveair(TM) insulin pulmonary technology that is inhaled, not injected. Since its discovery around 80 years ago, insulin dosage is traditionally ...

Patricia Russell-McCloud Brings Inspirational Wit and Wisdom to Tri-C's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration; Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra and Vocalist A. Grace Lee Mims Set to Provide Musical Highlights;.

Dec 29, 2003 ... CLEVELAND, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Patricia Russell-McCloud will bring her "big, broad and animated" oratorical skills to Cleveland on Sunday, January 18, when she speaks at Cuyahoga Community College's annual commemoration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ...

Take Off With American Airlines Worldwide New Year's Fare Sale -- Prices Start as Low as $55 Each Way*.

Dec 29, 2003 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- To help get 2004 off to a flying start, American Airlines is offering special New Year's fares to popular destinations around the globe. Prices start as low as $55 each way*. American's Worldwide New Year's Fare Sale offers travelers ...

Volvo Cars and LEGOLAND(R) Build Relationship for Driving Safety; ... 'Future Driver' Programs Target 3 to 13 Year Olds.

Dec 29, 2003 ... IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- What is the ideal age to teach children about automobile safety? If the multi-year marketing partnership between Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) and LEGOLAND California is any indicator, ... then even beginning with pre-school is not too soon. ...

b. dazzle, inc. Announces Fourteen New Scramble Squares(R) Puzzle Styles for 2004.

Dec 29, 2003 ... REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- b. dazzle, inc. of Redondo Beach, California, has announced that will introduce fourteen (14) new Scramble Squares(R) puzzle styles for 2004 at the January wholesale trade shows. They are "American Native Flowers;" "Bald Eagles;" "Boating;" ...

Disney's 'The Young Black Stallion' and the USC Mascot 'Traveler' to Perform at EQUESTFEST.

Dec 29, 2003 ... <Pre>WHAT: Meet the star of Disney's "The Young Black Stallion" and the USC Mascot "Traveler" along with approximately 180 other Equestrians you will see New Year's Day riding down Colorado Boulevard in the 2004 Tournament of Roses Parade ....

Public Relations Consultant Tom Madden Urges Execs to Stop Saying 'Seamless,' 'Bubble' or How 'Excited' They Are in Financial Interviews.

Dec 29, 2003 ... BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Still excited by growth stocks or do you see a bubble there? Public Relations consultant Tom Madden advises executives who appear on financial shows to refrain from using cliches such as "bubble," "seamless" and "absolutely," and to ...

American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of I-Sector Corporation.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today listed the common stock of I-Sector Corporation under the ticker symbol ISR. I-Sector Corporation, headquartered in Houston, Texas, owns and operates companies that are primarily engaged in the ...

The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Index - A Key Job Barometer - Increases Two Points.

Dec 29, 2003 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Advertising Index -- a key barometer of America's job market -- increased to 39 in November, up from 37 the previous month. The Index was 40 a year ago. In the last three months, help-wanted advertising rose ...

DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Global Price Increase for Florida Zircon Sands.

Dec 29, 2003 ... WILMINGTON, Delaware, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont Titanium Technologies today announced a global price increase for Florida Zircon Sands. Effective Jan. 1, 2004, or, as permitted by contract, prices for Florida Zircon Sands will increase by $100 per ton in the United ...

Refresh Your Finances in 2004 with Ten Top Tips from Royal Bank.

Dec 29, 2003 ... LONDON, England, December 29 /PRNewswire/ -- - ATTN: FEATURES EDITORS After the over-indulgences of the festive season, many people look to start a diet or a new exercise regime as another year begins. Very few will look at the health of their wealth. A little planning now, ...