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Kaiser Permanente Increases Response to Tsunami Crisis to $1 Million.

Jan 04, 2005 ... OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente is significantly increasing its contribution to the relief effort following the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis that swept South Asia in late December. This move comes in response to the mounting need for assistance to the vast ...

Alliance to Save Energy, Major Industrial Natural Gas Users, Environmental Groups, Urge Congress to Use Energy Efficiency to Ease Natural Gas Crisis.

Jan 04, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance to Save Energy today joined 10 major industrial consumers of energy and energy and environmental advocacy organizations in urging Congress to adopt energy-efficiency policies to ease the crisis being caused by the continuing, historically ...

SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LEBANON, N.H., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. <Pre> As of Monday, Jan 3 2005, 6:29:46 PM ESTSNOW CONDITION DEFINITIONS & TERMS </Pre> This glossary of terms is used by all ski areas when ...

RichFX Becomes a Preferred Partner of GSI Commerce for Rich Media.

Jan 04, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- RichFX, Inc., a leading provider of online visual merchandising solutions, announced today it has become a preferred partner of GSI Commerce, an e-commerce solution provider for approximately 45 retailers, branded manufacturers, entertainment companies and ...

NYSE Closing for January 03, 2005.

Jan 04, 2005 ... <Pre> ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE FOR TODAY: $54,156.7 (Billion) FIVE MOST ACTIVE STOCKS TRADED TODAY: CORPORATE NAME VOLUME BY STOCK DOLLARPfizer 30,147,700806.8Wal-Mart Stores ...

Rick Sands Named as DreamWorks SKG President and COO.

Jan 04, 2005 ... GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Rick Sands has been named as the new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of DreamWorks SKG. Sands comes to DreamWorks from Miramax Films, where he most recently served as COO. He had joined Miramax Films in 1990 as the ...

Crystal Cruises Announces 2006 Itineraries With a Record Number of Worldwide Destinations.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned for its service excellence and stimulating onboard programs, Crystal Cruises is placing even more emphasis on destinations in 2006. Crystal's award-winning luxury fleet -- Crystal Harmony, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity -- will visit a ...

Bush Administration Pressures Canada to Eliminate Drug Importation, Says CIPA; Canadian Government Relents and Moves to Halt Mail-Order Trade.

Jan 04, 2005 ... WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The following news release is being issued by CIPA -- Canadian mail-order drug importation may become illegal soon due to new regulations proposed by the Liberal Government. After quietly supporting the practice for four years, the Liberals made ...

World Vision Responds to President Bush's Call for Individuals to Take Action to Help Tsunami Victims; Relief Organization Reports On-The-ground Efforts to Provide Vital Supplies in Nine Asian Countries: Encourages Individual Donations as well as Government Funds from the U.S.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SEATTLE, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to President Bush's call for generosity, World Vision made public its efforts to provide relief to tsunami victims, which began hours after disaster struck the coasts of many southern Asian nations. World Vision, a Christian relief ...

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial License Plate to Benefit Fallen Officers Memorial.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SEATTLE, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens of Washington State are affected when a police officer is killed in the line of duty. Impromptu memorials spring up at the site where the officer was slain. Roadside memorials acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice made to protect our communities ....

Charlie Vogelheim to Depart Kelley Blue Book; 20-Year Veteran and Company Spokesperson Accepts Senior Position With J.D. Power and Associates.

Jan 04, 2005 ... IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Charlie Vogelheim, executive editor of the Kelley Blue Book and well-known auto industry leader will be departing the company on January 21. Vogelheim has accepted a key position at J.D. Power and Associates. (Photo: ...

5,408 Total Winners With No Jackpot Winner(s) in Tonight's WINFALL Drawing.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LANSING, Mich., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning WINFALL numbers for tonight's drawing were: <Pre>06 12 16 18 31 37Other cash prize winners from tonight's WINFALL drawing included: 3player(s) matched fivefor a ...

Sub300.com Pledges to Double Microsoft's Offer to Help Rebuild From Tsunami Damage.

Jan 04, 2005 ... TORONTO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Sub300.com, North America's only Linux store, announced today the launch of MAKE A DIFFERENCE -- a two-part nationwide campaign that will generate urgently needed funds for the massive relief effort underway in Asia following the devastation of the tsunami ...

WHO Director-General Travels To Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Jan 04, 2005 ... Attends Leaders' Meeting, Tours Stricken Areas JAKARTA, Indonesia and GENEVA, Jan. 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr LEE Jong-wook, has arrived in Jakarta at the start of a five-day visit to Indonesia and Sri Lanka. During ...

PMI Focuses Its Response Operations in Meulaboh.

Jan 04, 2005 ... BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Entering the 9th day of the earthquake/tsunami response in Aceh and North Sumater, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is concentrating its operation in Meulaboh, the most severely affected area. Since 29th December 2004, PMI Volunteer Corps (KSR), ...

January Cal Grant Means Free Money for College; Students Should Apply Now to Meet March 2 Deadline.

Jan 04, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre>STORY SUMMARY: THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT CALIFORNIA'S CAL GRANT PROGRAM HAS LAUNCHED ITS LATEST CAMPAIGN TOCONNECT QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH AS MUCH AS $8,300 IN FREEMONEY FOR COLLEGE. TO ...

Press Statement by the Office of Information Minister of Malaysia on the Aftermath of the Tsunami Disaster.

Jan 04, 2005 ... KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- For humanitarian reasons we are appealing to Malaysians to continue donating toward the victims of the natural tsunami disaster especially to those in Sumatra since the devastation of the disaster is too huge and heart rendering. ...

Proceeds from 2005 President Bush (Mis)Speak Desk Calendar Going to UNICEF to Aid Tsunami Victims; Up to $225,000 of Profits From Sale of National Best-Selling Daily Quote Calendar Will be Donated to The United Nations Children's Fund in support of their work to help Children of the Recent Disaster.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SKANEATELES, N.Y., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Unbeknownst to President George W. Bush, he may be responsible for the contribution of almost a quarter million dollars of additional aid to the Tsunami victims of Southeast Asia. Outland Books of Skaneateles, New York, publisher of the ...

S3: Telecom Auditing Business Set for Technological Transformation.

Jan 04, 2005 ... AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The traditional business and pricing models of auditing companies providing Telecom Expense Management services are being rendered obsolete as a result of automated systems developed by S3 Matching Technologies of Austin. The patent pending ...

THUNDER FACTORY Ranked Twentieth in the Silicon Valley Business Journal's 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies; Top Regional Business Publication Chooses Marketing-Communications Company for Industry Feature.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- THUNDER FACTORY, the San Francisco Bay Area-based integrated marketing firm dedicated to closing sales and driving revenues for clients, announced that the company has been recognized by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal as the ...

Camtronics' New Web-Based Registry Reporting Application receives ACC-NCDR(TM) Certification.

Jan 04, 2005 ... HARTLAND, Wis., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Camtronics Medical Systems, Ltd., a subsidiary of Analogic Corporation , announced today that its VERICIS(R) Registry Reporting Application has been certified by the American College of Cardiology-National Cardiovascular Data Registry(TM) ...

Business in Asia -- January 4, 2005.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 4 /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. JAPAN'S IHI, NORWEGIAN CO TO BUILD US$486 MLN ...

Asia Markets - Shared End Broadly Lower -- Jan. 04, 2005.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 4 /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 ...

First-Ever Love Song Collections From R&B Hitmaker Johnny Gill and Country Great Don Williams Released for Valentine's Day.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The LOVE SONGS series makes two romantic new additions in time for Valentine's Day 2005 -- the first love song collections from R&B star Johnny Gill and country stalwart Don Williams. Each album, with every track digitally remastered, will be released ...

Hansabank Earns a Top Rated Status with the Latest Global Custodian Emerging Markets Survey.

Jan 04, 2005 ... TALLINN, Finland, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansabank earned a top-rated status in Global Custodian's 2004 Emerging Markets Survey. Hansabank was also the only bank to receive ratings in Latvia and Lithuania, making Hansabank Group the only internationally rated custody provider in the ...

Tsunami Dominates This Week's List of Most-Searched Terms on Lycos; Web Users Searching for Tsunami Survival Story of Super Model Petra Nemcova; Music-File Swapping Kazaa, Drops in Online Popularity; The Lycos 50 for Week Ending January 1, 2005.

Jan 04, 2005 ... WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com/), a leading provider of search, community and technology lifestyle destinations and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daum Communications, Corp. (KOSDAQ: 035720), a premier Internet portal in Korea, today announced the ...

CLA Develops New Tool for Chiropractic Analysis.

Jan 04, 2005 ... MAHWAH, N.J., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA) has developed a new product to enable chiropractors to gain better insight into the function of the nervous system. The Insight Pulse Wave Profiler(TM) (PWP) allows the chiropractor to assess the balance between ...

National Cancer Coalition Donates Medical Goods to the Caucasus.

Jan 04, 2005 ... NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cancer Coalition (NCC) (http://www.nationalcancercoalition.org/ ) has completed sending several large shipments of medical equipment, surgical kits, and hospital supplies valued at over $2 million to public cancer hospitals in Armenia, ...

What a Trip Vacations Pays Vacationers to Make Their Own Travel Bookings Online; Travel Club will pay users 50% of the commissions to book cruises and vacations.

Jan 04, 2005 ... CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- What a Trip Vacations announces the launch of the Travel Club, providing travelers the opportunity to earn 50% of the commissions made as a result of their cruise and vacation bookings. Club members are given access to several self-booking ...

BellSouth Kicks Off New Year With Promotions on Residential Long Distance Plans; Offers include cash back, free minutes and discounted rates.

Jan 04, 2005 ... ATLANTA, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth today announced two new long distance promotions: 100 free domestic long distance minutes per month for the first three months when residential customers sign up for a BellSouth(R) Long Distance Nickel(1) plan, and no monthly recurring charge for ...

Pharma Deal-Making: Companies Take 3 to 12 Months to Form Alliances.

Jan 04, 2005 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no empirical evidence to show that the faster a pharmaceutical company implements an alliance the more successful it will be, notes pharmaceutical research leader Cutting Edge Information. A recent study that delves ...

Pharmaceutical Launch: New Study Reveals Brand Spending Patterns.

Jan 04, 2005 ... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from pharmaceutical research leader Cutting Edge Information shows that blockbuster brand teams invested upwards of $545 million between Phase III their first 18 months on the market to promoted their products. ...

DecisionPath Consulting to Design Management Information System for Medicare Prescription Drug Application Processing.

Jan 04, 2005 ... GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) has awarded DecisionPath Consulting an order worth $973,000 to develop requirements and design the system for measuring performance of Medicare Prescription Drug application processing. Faced with mounting ...

SkinMedica to Present at JPMorgan Annual Healthcare Conference.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- SkinMedica, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing dermatology products, announced today that Rex Bright, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present corporate highlights at the 23rd Annual JPMorgan Healthcare ...

Transzap Elects Lon McCain to Board of Directors.

Jan 04, 2005 ... DENVER and HOUSTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Transzap, Inc., home of Oildex(TM), the energy industry's leading provider of digital data and electronic payable solutions, today announced the election of Lon McCain to the Transzap Board of Directors. Mr. McCain is a widely-respected business ...

Bo Derek, 'The Perfect 10,' Undertakes Her First Skincare Endorsement, SkinMedica's TNS Family of Products.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- No one better exemplifies "enduring beauty" than Bo Derek, and she advises that the first building block is maintaining skin health and beauty. At 48, Bo's radiant beauty invites frequent inquiries as to her secret. How does she do it? For the first ...

Match.com Launches the 15-Day Love Challenge to Help Singles Simplify Their Dating Lives in 2005.

Jan 04, 2005 ... DALLAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Match.com, the global leader in online dating, today launched its 15-day "workout" program to help singles simplify their search for love in 2005. The "15-Day Love Challenge" offers fun and realistic advice and tips for taking a proactive approach to dating ...

Winter Is Here: Are Your Kids Staying Active? American Council on Exercise (ACE) Offers Tips to Keep Kids Moving and Healthy.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter weather poses an obstacle to normally active children when it's no longer easy to jump on a bike and ride or play outside. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's Authority on Fitness, offers advice on how to keep your kids active during ...

Linksys, Intel Unveil Standards-Based Product That Distributes Protected Premium Content in the Home; The Linksys New Wireless-G Media Link Enables Wireless Streaming Video, Music and Pictures to Play From the PC to the Entertainment Center.

Jan 04, 2005 ... IRVINE and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Linksys(R), a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and Intel Corporation, today announced the Linksys new digital media adapter that will enable broad, mainstream consumer adoption of on-line, on-demand video services. This new product ...

Nestle Response to the Victims of Tsunami Disaster in Aceh.

Jan 04, 2005 ... JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Nestle Indonesia as a subsidiary of Nestle SA presented a heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the massive earthquake and Tsunami, in Aceh dan North Sumatra, on last Sunday 26 December 2004, a press release from Nestle Indonesia said. ...

Park Avenue Securities LLC Unveils New ETF Managed Solutions Program.

Jan 04, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Avenue Securities LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), today unveiled a new asset management program exclusively utilizing Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). ETFs combine certain ...

Delphi Medical Introduces Clinical Communication Software.

Jan 04, 2005 ... TROY, Mich., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Medical Systems, a subsidiary of Delphi Corp. , signed a licensing agreement with Caretools, a clinical information systems company, to co-develop and sell software supporting independent, remote communication between physicians and their ...

Managed Objects To Bundle nLayers' Discovery Engine With Industry-Leading Business Service Management Solution; OEM Partnership to Provide Managed Objects Customers with Real-Time, "Living" View of Application Infrastructure.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- nLayers, the leader in real-time discovery and resource optimization, today announced that Managed Objects, the leader in Business Service Management (BSM), has selected nLayers InSight, an agentless discovery and optimization appliance, to enhance ...

Mid-Atlantic Venture Association Elects New Leadership; Kevin Burns Named President, Two Directors Added to Board.

Jan 04, 2005 ... TIMONIUM, Md., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA) announced the election of a new President and two members to its Board of Directors. Kevin Burns, Founder and Managing Principal of Lazard Technology Partners of Washington, DC, has been elected to ...

SnoCountry Mountain Reports Latest Skiing Conditions.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LEBANON, N.H., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Latest Skiing Conditions Information as Supplied By SnoCountry Mountain Reports. (Copyright: SnoCountry Worldwide) As of Tuesday, Jan 4 2005, 6:02:45 AM EST Snow conditions for resorts nationwide are available online through PR Newswire on ...

As the Inauguration Draws Near, Democrats 'Band' Together.

Jan 04, 2005 ... HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- An electric blue wristband seen on the wrists of democratic supporters has been spotted across the nation. The wristband, which is being worn by young and old alike, boldly declares that its wearer is an "Enlightened American" who supports ...

Maple Life Financial Releases 2005 Life Settlement Industry Outlook.

Jan 04, 2005 ... BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Maple Life Financial announces the release of the 2005 Life Settlement Industry Outlook. Designed as a resource tool for brokers, providers, producers, accountants, attorneys, estate planners, financial planners, and charitable trust ...

Author Brings Extraordinary Life to Small Screen; World-Renowned African-American Paranormalist to Launch New TV Show.

Jan 04, 2005 ... BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- S. Aura Ajayi has a lot to talk about. Wife of a Nigerian Prince and cousin to Oprah Winfrey, she is also a pioneer in the telekinetic/paranormal field, a survivor of rape and the founder of a nonprofit organization. Beginning in March, she will ...

iwantcapital.com Matches Venture Capitalists to Start-ups Worldwide.

Jan 04, 2005 ... PERTH, Australia, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Each quarter, U.S. venture capitalists have an estimated $64 billion to invest in new and growing companies - but choose to risk only $5 billion a quarter on U.S. businesses. At the same time, the number of new business ventures at home and ...

VFinity Revolutionizes Video Content Management, Production, and Delivery With the V-Business(TM) Video Software Solution.

Jan 04, 2005 ... NEW YORK, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- VFinity is excited to announce the implementation of the V-Business platform at Brandeis University in the early part of 2005. 2004 brought the closing of other critical business opportunities for the solution in New York, Boston, and the greater ...

T.A.S. Auto Parts Assists Tsunami Victims; Accord Specialists Sending Profits to Southeast Asia for Those in Need.

Jan 04, 2005 ... STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- T.A.S. Auto Parts, an Internet retailer specializing in parts and accessories for '94-'02 Honda Accords, has announced that it will donate all profits from the sale of t- shirts, key chains, and other novelty items to the victims of the ...

The Quantitative Services Group LLC (QSG) Publishes Analysis Revealing the Costs of Algorithmic Trading.

Jan 04, 2005 ... NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In its recently published research study "The Implementation Costs of Algorithmic Trading," the Quantitative Services Group LLC (QSG) reports that significant cost savings can be achieved by increasing the sophistication of an algorithm's order ...

Vonage(R) and VTech Team Up to Redefine the Telecommunications Marketplace; VTech to Develop the First 5.8 GHZ Expandable Broadband Phone System to Be Configured with Vonage's Service.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage, the leading broadband phone company and VTech, one of the largest suppliers of corded and cordless phones in North America have announced a partnership to develop a broadband cordless phone system, configured with Vonage's service. This product, ...

Vonage(R) and UTStarcom Partner to Introduce Portable Wi-Fi Handset; Affordable F-1000 Handset Offers Users Portable Voice Over IP Service for Home, Office and Hot Spots.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage, the leading broadband phone company, and UTStarcom Inc., a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced a partnership to introduce a portable Wi-Fi handset, the F-1000, configured with Vonage's Voice ...

Vonage(R) and Texas Instruments Continue Drive to Provide Consumers and Businesses Cutting-Edge Broadband Telephony Products; TI Voice over IP Technology Integrated in Two New Vonage-Compatible Devices Displayed at CES 2005.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage, the leading broadband phone company and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) , are extending their relationship to include TI VoIP software and semiconductors in new Vonage-compatible communications products available from partners, Viseon and ...

Orion Genomics Donates Sorghum Sequence to Public Domain; Sorghum Sequence to Help Researchers Improve Other Grains and Develop New Fuels.

Jan 04, 2005 ... ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Genomics, a Second Code biotechnology company, announced today that it is donating to public researchers all of its proprietary gene-enriched DNA sequence from the sorghum plant, a close relative of corn and one of the most important cereal crops ...

Greer Expands Its Mite Facility.

Jan 04, 2005 ... LENOIR, N.C., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Greer, leading the way in providing more than 400 allergenic source materials, has expanded its mite rearing and processing facility. Dust mites are a major cause of perennial rhinitis and asthma throughout the world. Mite allergens derived ...

Throwing The Perfect Super Bowl Party; Weber Offers Grilling and Party Tips to Ensure Everyone Has a Good Time -- Especially the Host.

Jan 04, 2005 ... PALATINE, Ill., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Bowl Sunday, the "sports holiday" of the year, is February 6, and millions of Americans will gather around their televisions with family and friends to watch the game and party like they are there in the stands. What food to serve? ...

SkyCross Antenna Selected for Symbol Technologies AP 300 Access Port.

Jan 04, 2005 ... MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyCross, the Florida-based developer of advanced wireless RF and antenna solutions, today announced it is supplying 2.4 and 5.2 GHz antenna technology to Symbol Technologies for use in their AP 300 Access Port. One model of the AP 300 Access Port ...

Bayer Consumer Care Operates Combined Business January 1.

Jan 04, 2005 ... Deal Successfully Closed and Roche Consumer Health Business Now Integrated LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Jan. 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Bayer has closed the acquisition of Roche Consumer Health. From January onwards, the Roche Consumer Health business will become part of the Bayer ...

UGS to Acquire Tecnomatix; Acquisition a Major Milestone in Expanding UGS Leadership in High-growth Digital Manufacturing; UGS to Accelerate Deployment of Integrated Manufacturing Solutions as Part of Product Lifecycle Management Leader's Open Manufacturing Backbone (OMB).

Jan 04, 2005 ... PLANO, Texas, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- UGS, a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. , the leader in Manufacturing Process Management ...

DSCP's Medical Directorate and Owens & Minor Win Prestigious 2004 Defense Logistics Award.

Jan 04, 2005 ... PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia's Medical Directorate and Owens & Minor, as collaborative partners, won the "In-Theater Contractor-Military Collaboration Award" for the development, creation and successful implementation of the Medical Air ...

Total Resource Management Acquires Quality Systems Inc.

Jan 04, 2005 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Resource Management (TRM) today announced the acquisition of the assets of Quality Systems Inc. (QSI). This acquisition furthers TRM's commitment to the utility market by expanding its Energy, Utilities and Process Manufacturing Operations. ...

ACLI Issues 2005 Bank Insurance Study; New Findings Unveiled on Bank-Insurer Cultural Divide.

Jan 04, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) issued today its 2005 Bank Insurance Study titled, "Catalyst for Change: Next Steps in Bridging the Cultural Divide Between Banks and Life Insurers." The report offers specific proposals designed to support ...

Sunkist Challenges Amateur Chefs Across the Country to 'Citrus-Size' a Signature Dish; At-Home Chefs and the Culinary Curious Are Challenged to Showcase Their Scrumptious Citrus Dishes.

Jan 04, 2005 ... SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Citrus lovers around the country are challenged by Sunkist Growers to create and share their "juiciest" secret recipes that feature one or more of the 12 tasty varieties of citrus now available in grocer bins. The chefs with the best recipes ...