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Bestselling Author and Celebrity Dermatologist, Nicholas Perricone, MD Reclaims # 1 Position on New York Times Bestseller Lists; Two Titles Simultaneously Share #1 Rank.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Tremendous demand for the latest information on anti-aging research from internationally acclaimed expert, Nicholas Perricone, MD has just catapulted his brand new book, THE PERRICONE PROMISE (Warner Books Hardcover/October 2004) to the #1 spot on the ...

Christmas Tree to Be Hoisted 100 Feet in Air and Illuminate Hospital's Changing Skyline;.

Dec 01, 2004 ... A Christmas Quiz Q: What is 20,000 square-feet, has 1,466 cubic yards of cement, 903,232 electrical wires, and more than 100 caring hearts working each day on one of Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital's greatest holiday wishes? A: It's the Harris Methodist Heart Center, which will be ...

'Tavis Smiley' Graduates to Its Sophomore Season.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- "Tavis Smiley," PBS' national late night talk show produced by KCET/Hollywood, will launch a second season on public television beginning on January 7, 2005 when, in addition to its weeknight airings, PBS will also add the show its Friday night block ...

Brad Pitt Returns from Africa; Actor Will Help The ONE Campaign Fight AIDS, Poverty.

Dec 01, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Brad Pitt visited South Africa and Ethiopia early November on a listening and learning mission to find out about AIDS, poverty and hope in Africa. "I spent a wonderful week traveling this beautiful continent, listening to the people and ...

NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion's Week - Day 2; * Active day - Kurt Busch completes training exercises with FDNY recruits.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuesday brought another national morning-show appearance for Kurt Busch (No. 97 Sharpie/IRWIN Tools Ford), the first stop on his second full day of Champion's Week activities in New York City. As the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion, ...

NYSE Closing Tuesday, November 30, 2004.

Dec 01, 2004 ... <Pre> ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE FOR TODAY: $54,692.5 (Billion)FIVE MOST ACTIVE STOCKS TRADED TODAY:CORPORATE NAMEVOLUME BY STOCK DOLLAR Wal-Mart Stores 20,288,400 1,063.2 Pfizer ...

PA Governor Rendell Signs Bills.

Dec 01, 2004 ... HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed the following bills into law: House Bill 798, sponsored by Rep. Dennis M. O'Brien (R-Philadelphia), prohibits any municipal pension or retirement system in a city of the first class ...

Micrel and CEO Ray Zinn to Receive City of San Jose Mayor's Award.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Micrel Inc., , an industry leader in Power, Connect and Protect IC solutions, today announced that Ray Zinn, President and CEO, Micrel, has received an award from the City of San Jose. The commendation, presented by Mayor Ron Gonzales and ...

SEMI Announces Year-End Consensus Forecast for Global Semiconductor Equipment Industry; Bi-Annual Survey Reveals Expectation for Industry Sales of US$ 33.5 Billion in 2005.

Dec 01, 2004 ... CHIBA, Japan, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The market for semiconductor manufacturing equipment is expected to grow 59 percent in 2004 to be the second largest annual level ever recorded according to the year-end edition of the SEMI Capital Equipment Consensus Forecast released here today by ...

Isao Uchigasaki Receives 2004 Akira Inoue Award for Environmental, Health and Safety Excellence; Award Honors Outstanding Environmental, Health and Safety Achievement in the Semiconductor Industry.

Dec 01, 2004 ... TOKYO, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Isao Uchigasaki, chairman of the board of Hitachi Chemical Company, is the recipient of the 2004 Akira Inoue Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environment, Health and Safety in the Semiconductor Industry. The award, presented annually at the SEMICON Japan ...

Inxight Named to the EContent 100 for the Third Consecutive Year; Information Discovery Leader Among Those 'That Matter Most in the Digital Content Industry'.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Inxight(R) Software(TM), Inc., the leading provider of enterprise software solutions for information discovery, announced today that it had been named to the prestigious EContent 100 for the third consecutive year. The award is presented by ...

'Barrett-Jackson' Car Collecting a Hobby and Investment.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Car collectors know the value of their pastime, which if executed the "Barrett-Jackson" way, can yield an investment return that most hobbies don't. To help collectors, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company created the Barrett-Jackson Mini Index ...

Revenue Department Releases November Collections.

Dec 01, 2004 ... HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Secretary of Revenue Gregory C. Fajt today reported that the state collected $1.5 billion in General Fund revenue in November, $9.7 million or 0.7 percent more than anticipated. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $8.4 billion, which ...

Cutting Arts Programs Compromises Students' Development, Says Grawemeyer Education Winner.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- School districts around the nation are struggling to decide whether or not to continue funding arts education programs. Educator Elliot W. Eisner states that there really is no choice; cutting those programs will significantly hinder student ...

Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Martin in an Exchange of Toasts.

Dec 01, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Martin in an exchange of toasts: <Pre> The White House Office of the Press Secretary(Ottawa, Canada)Canadian Museum of CivilizationOttawa, ...

Lakeside Committed to Quality Care, Despite Union Sponsored Strike.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LAKEPORT, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a planned strike by SEIU, Local 250, on December 1st Sutter Lakeside released the following statement from Kelly Mather, CEO: <Pre>"Sutter Lakeside will continue delivering high quality health care duringthe ...

Ernst & Young Appoints John Nendick Americas Industry Leader of Firm's Media & Entertainment Industry.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP today announced the appointment of John Nendick to the position of Americas Industry Leader of Ernst & Young's Media and Entertainment industry. Nendick is responsible for directing and coordinating professional services to this ...

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LEBANON, N.H., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Tuesday, Nov 30 2004, 6:26:33 PM EST. Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be aware of ...

Media & Entertainment Executives See Need for New Breed of Technology-Saavy Managers, Says Ernst & Young Study; Global Report Finds Media & Entertainment Industry in the Midst of Rapid Changes Driven by Digital and Broadband Technology Adoption.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Media and entertainment executives around the world are focused on the impact of technology on their industry and believe more technology-savvy managers are critical to their companies' future success, according to a new study by Ernst & Young. Executives ...

Governor Rendell Signs House Bill 30.

Dec 01, 2004 ... HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed House Bill 30, "An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for residential telephone service rates based on duration or distance of call and for ...

The 'Mega Millions' Winning Numbers Drawn Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LANSING, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning "Mega Millions" numbers (in ascending order) for last night's (November 30, 2004) drawing were: <Pre> 5/52 NumbersGold "Mega" Ball Number1020222852...

FDA Issues Approvable Letter for Yamanouchi's Investigational Hyponatremia Treatment Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection.

Dec 01, 2004 ... PARAMUS, N.J., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamanouchi Pharma America, Inc., a subsidiary of Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an approvable letter for conivaptan hydrochloride injection, the company's ...

Disney Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of One of the Most Beloved Films of All Time Mary Poppins; Star-Studded Black Tie Hollywood 'Re-Premiere' Re-Unites Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and Other Original Cast and Crew - For a Gala Celebration and Launch of a 'Special Edition' DVD.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NEWS: Original Cast And Crew Of Mary Poppins Re-Unites November 30 at Hollywood's Historic El Capitan Theatre ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at ...

The 'Mega Millions' Winning Numbers Drawn Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LANSING, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning "Big Game -- Mega Millions" numbers (in ascending order) for last night's (November 30, 2004) drawing were: <Pre> 5/52 THE BIG GAME -- MEGA 1/52 BIG GAME -- MEGA MILLIONSMILLIONS NUMBERS...

Fortinet Secures Europe's National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Against Network Attacks; FortiGate(TM)-1000 Antivirus Firewalls Enable NEC to Protect Dynamic Network of Users Against Viruses, Malicious Code and Other Attacks.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LONDON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortinet -- the confirmed market leader in Unified Threat Management (UTM) and only provider of ASIC-accelerated, network-based antivirus firewall systems for real-time network protection -- today announced that the 200,000 square metre National Exhibition ...

Newron Pharmaceuticals' Consortium Gains EU Funding for Development of ION Channel Drug Screening Systems.

Dec 01, 2004 ... MILAN, Italy, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Newron Pharmaceuticals SpA, a research and development company focused on novel CNS therapies, announced today the raising of European funding from the Cooperative Research Programme (CRAFT) to innovate drug screening technology by the company and ...

Navigation Catalyst Systems Unveils Customized Search Solutions for Domain Name Industry; First Two Products - Domain Name Catalyst, Registry Wildcard Catalyst - Convert Internet Traffic Into Recurring Revenue Opportunities.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. and CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigation Catalyst Systems (NCS), which provides a suite of customized search and navigation solutions for the domain name industry, today announced its entrance into the Internet search marketplace with the launch ...

Investing in the Gambling/Gaming Industry - One of the Financial Community's Best-Kept Secrets; New report brings light into one of the most promising industries for financial investors.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LONDON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- More and more investors are beginning to realize that the gambling industry offers a wealth of opportunities. A study completed by the consulting firm MECN analysis this fast growing and promising industry. Gambling stocks are outperforming more ...

The Henry Ford is Honored with Two Thea Awards; Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour among 2005 recipients.

Dec 01, 2004 ... DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the continuing success of organizations within the themed entertainment industry, awarded The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan with two prestigious Thea Awards, it was ...

SOHU.COM Reports on Current Status of Stock Repurchase Program.

Dec 01, 2004 ... BEIJING, Dec. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SOHU.COM Inc. , China's leading online media, communications, commerce and mobile value-added services company, today announced it has repurchased 360,500 shares of common stock between November 1 and November 30, 2004. SOHU reports that in ...

Frost & Sullivan Recognises Centrax's Service Leadership in European On-Site Power Market.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LONDON, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading UK-based gas turbine company, Centrax has been selected to receive the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Service Leadership in the European on-site power market. Demonstrating excellence across a range of key service criteria, the company achieved ...

Promise of High Performance, Cost-effective Solutions Underlines Growing Appeal of Nanotechnology in Automotive Industry.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LONDON, December 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The escalating demand for high efficiency, high performance materials coupled with stricter legislation regarding emissions and safety has underlined the importance of nanotechnology in the global automotive market. Increasing affordability and the ...

Consumers Now Can 'Invest' in Health Care; Arrangement With Schwab Allows Blue Cross to Promote First Self-Managed Investing of Health Savings Accounts.

Dec 01, 2004 ... EAGAN, Minn., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking the idea of health savings accounts (HSAs) to a new level, health care consumers now have the ability to invest some of their own health care dollars in self-managed investments and a broader choice of mutual funds. The innovation is available ...

Parents' Choice Foundation Releases 2004 Holiday Gift Guide; In Time for the Holidays, Parents' Choice Helps Parents and Grandparents Navigate the Galaxy of Toys and Stay Grounded.

Dec 01, 2004 ... TIMONIUM, Md., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents' Choice Foundation, the nation's oldest nonprofit guide to children's media, has some suggestions for taking the dizziness out of holiday shopping. Parents' Choice Foundation identifies the best products for children of different ...

AutoZone's Essential Tips for Safe Winter Travel.

Dec 01, 2004 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is a great time to travel, and never a good time for car trouble. So, before you hit the road for the holidays, check out these Winter Driving Safety tips from AutoZone. Prepare for emergencies. This time of year it's ...

NEXTRA Offers Document Review Clients Measurable Performance Guarantee.

Dec 01, 2004 ... COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXTRA Litigation Solutions has introduced a new accountability program that ensures less-expensive, more accurate document review -- and guarantees clients it will meet a clearly defined set of objective performance standards or forfeit part of its ...

FDA has Granted Fast Track Status to Active Biotech's TTS Cancer Project.

Dec 01, 2004 ... LUND, Sweden, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track status to Active Biotech's candidate drug TTS CD3 for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. FDA's fast track program is designed to facilitate the development of new ...

Frank Knows What Women Want for the Holidays; -- And All are Available Online for Under $50 --.

Dec 01, 2004 ... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Frank About Women, the country's leading marketing-to- women consultancy, today announced its 10 best holiday gift picks for gals, all under $50. The suggestions, compiled from an informal survey ...

Attention Pets: Beware of Owner This Holiday Season; Survey Shows Pet Owners Likely to Share Holiday Table Scraps Despite Health Risks.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- While the number of overweight pets in America continues to grow, more pet owners still anticipate feeding table scraps to their pets this holiday season, according to a poll commissioned by Healthy Bark & Purr, an Ohio-based pet insurance ...

Conference for Online Pharmaceuticals (COPHARM) to be Held January 17-18, 2005 in Miami, Florida.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the second annual Conference for the Online Pharmaceutical Industry (COPHARM) to be held on January 17-18, 2005 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort in Miami, Florida. Sales of pharmaceuticals online continues ...

Recent CME Guidelines Pave the Way for New Strategies in 2005; Online venue provides a prime CME opportunity for proactive commercial sponsors.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- As regulatory pressures increase for commercial sponsors to limit their involvement in Continuing Medical Education (CME), pharmaceutical companies and commercial sponsors are finding they need to take a new approach to planning and delivering CME. A ...

Fort Bragg Engineer Wins $50,000 From Bazooka Bubble Gum.

Dec 01, 2004 ... FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Topps Company, Inc. officially ended the fiftieth anniversary celebration of beloved comic character Bazooka Joe, by presenting a whopping $50,000 check to 29 year-old Michael Woods of Fayetteville, North Carolina. In honor ...

Jamaican Christmas Cake, Sorrel Drinks, and Pitchy-Patchy All Feature in Island Holiday Traditions.

Dec 01, 2004 ... KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas season in Jamaica is the most festive time of the year, filled with non-stop celebrations, special treats like Jamaican Christmas cake and sorrel drinks, entertainment, parties, festivals and happy gatherings of friends and family. The ...

Radio Ads Rev Up to Support NASCAR Driver; The Norman Agency Teams Up With NASCAR's Michael Waltrip to Raise Funds - and Awareness Through Radio PSAs - for OPERATION MARATHON.

Dec 01, 2004 ... TORONTO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The next time you hear a radio commercial, it may be helping send a severely ill child to camp. At least that's what NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Michael Waltrip and The Norman Agency of Toronto are hoping for. NASCAR Nextel Cup driver and two-time ...

LiveTime Software Adds Ingres Open Source Database Support to Its J2EE Support Applications; High Performance Ingres RDBMS Connectivity Improves Scalability to LiveTime's Vendor Neutral Customer Support Applications.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveTime Software today announced the expansion of databases supported by LiveTime Support Desk and LiveTime Help Desk to include Ingres r3 open source RDBMS from Computer Associates International, Inc. The release, due Q4 2004, will allow ...

The Home Improvement Industry Becomes More Internet-Savvy With the Release of PaintFaucet.com Version 2.0; In Addition to Now Serving the Entire United States, This Major Release Also Includes Many New Features and Enhancements.

Dec 01, 2004 ... ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- PaintFaucet.com announces the official release of version 2.0. This release further enhances the purchasing process of home services online and boasts the following enhancements: More Reliable Infrastructure Along with security, the ...

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Names 2004 Recipients of Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction; Memorial Sloan-Kettering Clinician-Researcher and Baylor College of Medicine Researcher Receive Komen Foundation's Top Honor at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, recognized as the nation's leading private source of funding for breast cancer research, has announced the 2004 winners of its most prestigious honor, the Komen Foundation's Brinker Award for Scientific ...

7-Eleven, USO Band Together to Support U.S. Troops Through Sale of Wristbands.

Dec 01, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- 7-Eleven(R) customers can support American troops and the United Service Organizations (USO) (R) by purchasing a "Support Our Troops" wristband. For each wristband sold, $1 will be donated to the USO to fund programs and services for military service ...

Business in Asia Today -- Dec. 01, 2004.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 01 /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. LG.PHILIPS LCD TO SPEND US$5 BLN ON FLAT ...

Asia Markets -- Shares Closed Broadly Lower -- Dec. 01, 2004.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 01 /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 broadly lower, ...

Executive Travel in Asia This Week.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The following weekly summary of news for business travellers in Asia and the Pacific was prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com/) the real-time, Asia-based wire With exclusive news, market intelligence and business opportunities. ...

Prometheus Laboratories to Market Entocort(R) EC; - Enters Into Marketing, Sales & Distribution Agreement With AstraZeneca LP -.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SAN DIEGO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Prometheus Laboratories Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with AstraZeneca LP for the exclusive marketing, sales and distribution of Entocort(R) EC (budesonide) Capsules in the United States ...

Production Has Wrapped on GSN's 'AMERICAN DREAM DERBY'; Winner Determined at Live Race on February 21st and Takes Home $250,000 and a Stable of Thoroughbreds.

Dec 01, 2004 ... SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Twelve contestants from around the country have learned the wonderful world of thoroughbred horse racing for GSN's eight-episode unscripted series AMERICAN DREAM DERBY, the first reality show set in this exciting arena. This unprecedented ...

Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C. Acquires Honsel International Technologies S.a.r.l.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK and MESCHEDE, Germany, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C. announced today that is has acquired the operations of Luxembourg-based Honsel International Technologies S.a.r.l. ("HIT"), one of the largest independent suppliers of light-metal products to the automotive ...

3rd Internet Dating Conference to be Held January 19-20 in Miami, Florida.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the third Internet Dating Conference, to be held on January 19-20, 2005 in Miami at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort. Internet personals, which includes both online dating and social networking, continues to be ...

Web Research for Store Shopping Grows 50% During Thanksgiving Week; Most-researched item: Flat-screen TVs.

Dec 01, 2004 ... CHICAGO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of consumers who used the Internet to research items for purchase at local stores grew by more than 50% during the Thanksgiving shopping period this year compared to 2003, according to figures released today by CrossMedia Services, Inc., the ...

Interfuse Associates Delivers on Essential Soft Skills.

Dec 01, 2004 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Interfuse Associates, founded in 2003, (http://www.interfuseassociates.com/) teaches its clients how to master soft skills. Soft skills, the art of motivating, inspiring, and building effective teams, are a rare commodity. ...

BitPass Expands Online Music Efforts With CD Baby Partnership; Signs Distribution Agreement with Leading Indie Music Seller to Distribute Over 300,000 Songs from 76,000 Artists.

Dec 01, 2004 ... PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- BitPass, Inc., one of the leading Internet payments companies enabling digital content sales, today extended its reach in digital music by entering into a partnership with CD Baby, the largest seller of independent CDs on the Web, to distribute ...

Anitian to Release Important Report on Information Security; A New Report From Anitian Enterprise Security Aims to Dispel Common Myths About Hackers, Worms, and Computer Security.

Dec 01, 2004 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Local security consulting firm Anitian Enterprise Security will release an important document on December 9, 2004 at the Portland ITEC event. This report, titled "Fundamentally Insecure: 10 Myths of Information Security" will take aim at some widely ...

Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Clinic 42 and Park House Mark World AIDS Day 2004.

Dec 01, 2004 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre>WHAT: In recognition of this year's World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Clinic 42 and Park House are sponsoring the following activities:- Clinic 42 will sponsor ...

Sharpie(R) and Millions of Fans Celebrate the Mark of NASCAR's Newest Champion; Popular Brand of Markers Honors Kurt Busch and Race Fans Dec. 2, on Eve of Annual NASCAR championship Banquet.

Dec 01, 2004 ... BELLWOOD, Ill., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- While Kurt Busch, this year's NEXTEL Cup Champion and driver of the #97 Sharpie car, picks up NASCAR's ultimate honors in New York City Friday night, millions of fans will be "racing" to pick up their prize. (Photo: ...

Cingular Wireless Donates More Than 200 Computers to New Orleans Public Schools; Donation creates one-to-one student-to-computer ratio at new technology high school with room to grow.

Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cingular Wireless announced that it has donated more than 200 computers to New Orleans Public Schools. Many of the computers have been put to use in the New Orleans New Technology High School where the Orleans Public School Board has committed to ...

Amcat Invests in Worldwide Expansion Program; Soaring Demand for Customer Interaction Management Technology Fuels Growth.

Dec 01, 2004 ... EDMOND, Okla., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcat, a global leader in call center technology solutions, announced today that it is embarking on a worldwide expansion plan. The company's growth is a reflection of the strength in the customer interaction management marketplace, driven by the ...

Pharmaceutical Thought Leaders Tackle Specialty Markets.

Dec 01, 2004 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reveals that small and specialty products receive an average of $50 million in total marketing and commercialization funding, according to pharmaceutical intelligence firm Cutting Edge Information ( ...

Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Cost $150,000 Apiece.

Dec 01, 2004 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmaceutical sales organizations spend about $150,000 per primary care rep and $330,000 per specialty drug rep, according to a report published by pharmaceutical intelligence firm Cutting Edge Information ( ...