PR Newswire back issues from Tuesday, December 5:
Sun Introduces Netra Dataplane Software Suite Targeted at High Performance Data Plane Applications in the Telecom Market.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Highly Optimized Packet Processing on Sun's CoolThreads Servers and Blades Accelerate Deployment While Reducing Cost; CoolThreads Servers Today Support Solaris 10 HONG KONG, ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. today introduced its ...
INTERMET Announces Archer Creek and Columbus Foundry Recertification.
Dec 05, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- INTERMET Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced that their Archer Creek Foundry in Lynchburg, VA and the Columbus Foundry in Columbus, GA have successfully completed their ...
PhotoChannel Networks Inc. - 4th Quarter EBITDA Positive.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Record Transaction Growth continues VANCOUVER, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PhotoChannel Networks Inc. (TSX - V: PN; OTCBB: PHWIF) ("PhotoChannel" or "Company") the leading innovator of online digital media solutions for retailers, reports that its fourth quarter (July to ...
Aerojet Selected by Air Force as Finalist to Develop New Booster Engine.
Dec 05, 2006 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aerojet, a GenCorp Inc. company, announced today the company was selected to negotiate a contract award totaling $109 million from the Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate (AFRL-PR) at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. to ...
SnoCountry Reports Latest Skiing Conditions Information.
Dec 05, 2006 ... LEBANON, N.H., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Following are the latest skiing conditions information as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports as of Monday, Dec 4 2006, 6:30:18 PM EST. Alpine Skiing/Riding conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier traffic and other factors. Be ...
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc. Mid Quarter Update.
Dec 05, 2006 ... WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc. ("Lone Star" or "Company") announced today comparable store sales by concept for the eight weeks ended November 28, 2006 are as follows: <Pre> ...
Marshmallow Shooter Tops Best Selling Toys of 2006.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Family Activity Dominates Latest Awards List SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- AreYouGame.com released their first annual "Best Selling Toys and Games of 2006" in time for the holiday season. The yearly event awards the most popular board games, puzzles and other fun stuff ....
Stellar Resources, Ltd. Chief Financial Officer to Step Down.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Trading Symbol: SRRL LAS VEGAS, NV, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stellar Resources, Ltd. (Bulletin Board Symbol - SRRL), announced today that Mr. Michael Rezac will step down his positions as Chief Financial Officer due to his personal commitments which became too ...
General Dynamics Licenses Certicom's Security Technology for U.S. Army Land Warrior Program.
Dec 05, 2006 ... MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC) today announced that General Dynamics C4 Systems has licensed Certicom technology for use on the U.S. Army Land Warrior program. General Dynamics C4 Systems licensed Certicom's intellectual property in ...
EpiCept Corporation to Present at BMO Capital Markets Healthcare Conference.
Dec 05, 2006 ... ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq: EPCT; OMX Stockholm) announced today that Jack Talley, President and CEO, will present at the BMO Capital Markets Healthcare Conference on Thursday December 7, 2006 at 8:15 a.m. EST, at the Millennium ...
Controversial DM&E Rail Expansion Proposal Prompts Nation's Top Transportation Official to Visit Rochester.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Rochester Coalition, Mayo Clinic urge transportation secretary to reject DM&E $2.3 billion taxpayer-backed loan ROCHESTER, Minn., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- New U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, the nation's top transportation official, traveled to Rochester today in ...
Cord Blood America Announces CEO Matthew Schissler to Appear Live on MN1.com, Key Investor Internet Program.
Dec 05, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cord Blood America, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CBAI) , the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company (http://www.cordblood-america.com/) focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to families nationwide and ...
CanWest's Eye Corp acquires major U.S. mall advertising company.
Dec 05, 2006 ... CanWest investment poised to become one of the largest mall advertisers in United States WINNIPEG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CanWest Global Communications Corp. announced today that Eye Corp. (Eye), a wholly owned out-of-home advertising subsidiary of The Ten Group Pty ...
First Look Studios, Inc. Announces Revised Repurchase Plan.
Dec 05, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Look Studios, Inc. announced today that it has revised its program to repurchase shares of its common stock announced on October 26, 2006. The plan now entails repurchasing up to 1,500,000 shares, approximately 3% of the outstanding ...
Chinese Academy of Sciences Enhancing Real-Time Collaboration with Nortel Metro Ethernet Technology.
Dec 05, 2006 ... High-Speed Network Enhances Capabilities for Worldwide Communications BEIJING, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China's preeminent natural sciences institution, is enhancing its capabilities for real-time sharing of scientific knowledge ...
Nortel, Toshiba Trial Mobile WiMAX for Broadband Access in Japan.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Supports Government's Vision for National Broadband Connectivity by 2010 TOKYO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) and Toshiba Corporation are working with the Japanese government on a next-generation wireless trial using WiMAX solutions from Nortel to ...
Chunghwa Telecom, Nortel to Build Taiwan's First Integrated Local Government WiMAX Network.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Creating National Showcase for County-Wide Broadband Wireless Access TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new Mobile WiMAX network in the northeastern county of Yilan, built by Chunghwa Telecom in association with Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) and eASPNet, is to ...
CERNET Has Selected Motorola's HotZone Duo(TM) for Public Access on Campuses Across China.
Dec 05, 2006 ... HotZone Duo Passes CERNET's Stringent Certification and Testing for Comprehensive Public Access Coverage Supporting IPv6 HONG KONG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. announced today that China Education and Research Network (CERNET) has selected Motorola's HotZone ...
Motorola Announces Agni WiMAX Win in Bangladesh.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Agni Systems' deployment in Bangladesh demonstrates the strength of Motorola's wi4 WiMAX solutions in serving the Asia Pacific region HONG KONG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. today announced that Agni Systems Ltd, an Internet service provider (ISP) in ...
Motorola Launches Local-Production Strategy for Cost-Effective GSM Deployments in Emerging Markets.
Dec 05, 2006 ... India to be first country to enjoy cost benefits through local production of Reach Strongbox enclosures HONG KONG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. today announced a new commercial and production strategy which aims to reduce initial network rollout costs by ...
Motorola Enables Easy Entry Into UMTS/HSxPA.
Dec 05, 2006 ... GSM Operators Now Have a Simple and Cost-Effective Entry Path Into 3G HSxPA, While Allowing Existing 3G Operators to Readily Expand Their Network Coverage HONG KONG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. today announced a new infrastructure offering that lets GSM ...
Motorola Successfully Completes Wind and Solar Power Trial for Remote GSM Base Stations.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Trial confirms feasibility of powering GSM Base Stations using 'green' power HONG KONG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. today announced that it has successfully completed a trial to demonstrate the feasibility of alternative power systems that can support ...
Global Strategy Aims For Effective Malaria Vaccine By 2025.
Dec 05, 2006 ... BANGKOK, Thailand, Dec. 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- A report by the world's leading international health organizations today calls for joint action to accelerate the development and licensing of a highly effective malaria vaccine. The Malaria Vaccine Technology Roadmap, a new global strategy, ...
Far East Energy Corporation Posts Letter to All Stockholders.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Highlights Company's Long Standing Commitment to Good Corporate Governance and Board Nominees' China Experience and Important Relationships Encourages All Stockholders to Vote for Far East's Board of Director Nominees HOUSTON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Far ...
Xilinx Delivers Spartan-3A Platform - World's Lowest Cost I/O-Optimized FPGAs.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Expands Penetration in High-Volume Applications With Selection of Cost-Reduced FPGAs for Applications Requiring High I/O Gate Ratio, Low-Power and Anti-Cloning Security Capabilities SAN JOSE, Calif. and BEIJING, China, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At a press conference in ...
Xilinx Sets PLD Industry Record With Delivery of 26 Million 90nm FPGAs.
Dec 05, 2006 ... SAN JOSE, Calif. and BEIJING, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At a press conference in Beijing, Xilinx, Inc. today announced it has set a programmable logic industry record with total shipments of more than 26 million 90nm devices, fueled by broad adoption of its flagship product ...
Business Communications Made Easy with Easynet Services and Nortel Technology.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Enhanced Access, Better Performance, Reduced Costs BRUSSELS, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Easynet Belgium, a leading managed network and hosting company, is using the high-speed, high-bandwidth power of Metro Ethernet Networking technology from Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) to ...
Joint Universities Computer Centre Enables Real-Time Collaboration for Hong Kong and International Universities with Nortel Metro Ethernet Solution.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Enhances Research and Resource Sharing for Students and Faculties HONG KONG, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Joint Universities Computer Centre (JUCC) of Hong Kong is using the high-speed, high-bandwidth power of Metro Ethernet technology from Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) to ...
Triple Net Properties Acquires Castaic Town Center in Castaic, California.
Dec 05, 2006 ... SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Rogers, President of Triple Net Properties, LLC, announced today the acquisition of Castaic Town Center on behalf of tenant in common investors. The acquisition closed on November 30, 2006. Castaic Town Center is a Walgreen ...
'Style Up into Mobile Multimedia' with MOTOROKR E6.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Motorola's revolutionary new flagship PDA puts video, games, music and productivity in the palm of your hand HONG KONG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. , a global leader in wireless communications and in mobile entertainment and productivity, today announced the ...
Bytemobile Projects Vision of Mobile Lifestyle.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Enabled by Smart Networks at ITU Telecom World 2006 Forum MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Bytemobile, Inc., the global leader in dynamic optimization solutions for mobile data networks, today announced the publication of a paper by its founder and chief technology ...
Flow Updates the Financial Community.
Dec 05, 2006 ... KENT, Wash., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Flow International Corporation , the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, today issued a letter from President and CEO Stephen R. Light to the financial community, updating investors on the conditions affecting ...
Trintech Group Announces Acquisition of the Health Care Business and Assets of Concuity, Inc.
Dec 05, 2006 ... DALLAS and DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Trintech Group Plc , a leading provider of financial software and technology services, today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumption of certain liabilities of Concuity, Inc., a private company ...
Defense Logistics Agency's Integrated Data Environment the Latest U.S. Department of Defense Program to Select MetaMatrix for Information Management.
Dec 05, 2006 ... WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MetaMatrix, Inc., a leading provider of information management software solutions, announced the Defense Logistics Agency's Integrated Data Environment (DLA IDE) program is the latest United States Department of Defense (DoD) program to select ...
Luxottica Group and Tiffany & Co. Sign Landmark 10-Year Eyewear License Agreement.
Dec 05, 2006 ... MILAN, Italy and N.Y., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), the global leader in eyewear, and Tiffany & Co. , the world-renowned jeweler, today announced the signing of a landmark 10-year license agreement for the design, manufacturing and ...
Rocket Software and Seagull Software Enter into Letter of Intent for Rocket Software to Acquire Seagull Software.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Synergistic Combination Would Comprise Over 100 Products, Large Enterprise Customer Base, and Robust OEM and Direct Sales Channels AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, ATLANTA, and NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise software suppliers Rocket Software and Seagull Software ...
ILOG JViews Creates Enhanced Displays for Supervision and Monitoring Applications.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Ajax Support Enhanced To Support Maps, Browser-based Editing of Diagrams and Charts PARIS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ILOG(R) (Nasdaq: ILOG; Euronext: ILO, ISIN: FR0004042364) today announced ILOG JViews 8, the latest version of ILOG's ...
Nomination Member Executive Board TenCate.
Dec 05, 2006 ... ALMELO, Netherlands, December 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The supervisory board of Royal Ten Cate (Euronext: KTC) has the intention to propose to the general meeting of shareholders on March 29, 2007 the appointment of Jan Wegstapel (51) as member of the executive board. Pieter ...
Advantest Introduces New Low-Cost Consumer Device SoC Test Solution for T2000 Open-Architecture Test Platform.
Dec 05, 2006 ... TOKYO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advantest Corporation , today introduced a new low-cost OPENSTAR(R)-compliant test solution for the T2000, specifically designed with the compactness and modularity required to effectively test today's high-functionality SoC consumer devices. The ...
United Business Media Buys the Software 2007 Conference.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Strengthens CMP Technology's Leading Position in Business Technology Markets LONDON, December 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Business Media plc announces today that its wholly-owned, US-based subsidiary CMP Technology has acquired the Software 2007 conference from Sand Hill ...
Option Unveils GlobeSurfer Icon 7.2.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Smaller, Faster, Superior Performance Fixed-Substitution Wireless Broadband Solution LEUVEN, Belgium, December 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today unveiled the GlobeSurfer(R) ICON 7.2, the successor to the ...
Norway Awards Motorola Biometric Passports and Visa Contract.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Company delivers 'multi-mode' identity management solution combining fingerprints, 2D face and signature capture BASINGSTOKE, England, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. today announced a contract with Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) and the National ...
Cyber Shopping In U.K., France and Germany Accelerates as Christmas Approaches.
Dec 05, 2006 ... France Experiences Most Significant Gains Versus Pre-Holiday Period; Europeans Loyal to Local Sites, Amazon and Apple LONDON, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore Networks, a leader in measuring the digital age, today released the first in a series of European holiday season ...
Customised Solutions and Provision of Smooth Integrated Workflows to Ensure Competitive Success in Eastern European PACS Market.
Dec 05, 2006 ... LONDON, December 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The eastern European picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) market offers considerable growth opportunities for vendors who can provide custom-made solutions and ensure smooth workflows. Despite the lack of technology and infrastructure, as ...
Teva Pharmaceutical to Implement Orsus(R) Situator(TM) for Security and Safety Situation Management.
Dec 05, 2006 ... LONDON - Building a Secure World Conference, December 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Orsus, a pioneer in security and safety situation management software, today announced that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD. , the world's biggest maker of generic prescription drugs, will implement the full suite ...
MAZDASPEED Motorsports and SpeedSource Announce Full Season 2007 Grand-Am GT Plans.
Dec 05, 2006 ... - Rotary Powered Mazda RX-8 to Challenge for Championship - IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development today announced the continuation of its partnership with Florida-based SpeedSource, Inc. in the Grand American Road Racing Association Rolex ...
Option Unveils GlobeTrotter Express 7.2.
Dec 05, 2006 ... ExpressCard/34 - HSDPA 7.2Mbps - Worldwide use -Superior Antenna Performance LEUVEN, Belgium, December 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Option N.V. (Euronext: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY), the wireless technology company, today unveiled its first ExpressCard wireless data card, the ...
LG Mobile Phones Announces Rihanna as Brand Ambassador for Chocolate by LG.
Dec 05, 2006 ... NEW YORK, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced that they are bringing together two global sensations, Chocolate by LG and Rihanna, to launch their new Chocolate color phones. Chocolate by LG in white, mint green and cherry red were ...
CRYPTOCard Enhances Service Offerings with Introduction of Managed Authentication Service.
Dec 05, 2006 ... - New Service Delivers Enhanced Security Against Password Theft Without Burdening IT Staff or Draining Corporate Budgets - LONDON and OTTAWA, Canada, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CRYPTOCard ( http://www.cryptocard.com/ ), the leading authentication technology developer for ...
IDF and Eli Lilly and Company Partner to Uncover Practical Solutions for Better Diabetes Outcomes.
Dec 05, 2006 ... $10 Million Research Grant Aims to Close the Gap Between Scientific Knowledge and Patient Care CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Eli Lilly and Company today announced a long-term funding relationship to identify, ...
Nortel Launches New SIP Contact Center Capabilities to Add New Dimensions to Customer Service Communications.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Video, Voice, IM in One Customer Session TORONTO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) today announced new capabilities for its SIP Contact Center 6.0 solution that adds new dimensions to customer service through a versatile range of communication choices. ...
The Detroit People Mover Releases December Schedule.
Dec 05, 2006 ... DETROIT, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Transportation Corporation announced that the Detroit People Mover has modified its operating hours for the month of December. On Sunday, December 10, The People Mover will open earlier at 9 a.m. for the Lions home game. ...
American Red Cross Provides US $10 Million to Boost Tsunami Housing in Sri Lanka.
Dec 05, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Red Cross announced that it will make a contribution of US $10 million to support housing reconstruction in Sri Lanka through an owner-driven housing program. The contribution will assist more than 3,000 tsunami-affected families in ...
Ask Doctor Chuck Therapy Doll Demonstrates Laughter Really is the Best Medicine.
Dec 05, 2006 ... FAIRFIELD, Conn., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Studies show that laughter is incredibly healing and that an optimistic viewpoint has long term beneficial effects of our health, according to Chuck Berke, creator of the Ask Doctor Chuck talking therapy doll and a real life marriage and family ...
Small Gifts Pack Big Fun as Toys 'R' Us Shares 2006 Stocking Stuffer Ideas.
Dec 05, 2006 ... The World's Greatest Toy Store Offers Suggestions on 12 Tiny Toys Destined for Christmas Stockings WAYNE, N.J., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- While most beloved Christmas gifts are found under the tree, today Toys "R" Us announced a list of stocking stuffer ideas that are sure to ...
Leading Cancer Hospital Pioneers Image-Guided Brachytherapy Treatments Pioneered With Varian Technology to Improve Cure Rates and Reduce Complications.
Dec 05, 2006 ... AARHUS, Denmark, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aarhus University Hospital is pioneering the use of image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) with hopes of improving treatments and outcomes for gynaecological cancers. The hospital's leading radiotherapy center is able to treat patients more ...
Hatboxes Hold More than Hats this Holiday, Thanks to Luxury Flower Company Calyx & Corolla.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Calyx & Corolla Introduces Flowers in a Hatbox(TM) Patent Pending on Hatbox Insert SHELBURNE, Vt., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Hats are out. Hatboxes are in. And so is a new collection of Flowers in a Hatbox (TM) from Calyx and Corolla. (Photo: ...
Cambridge SoundWorks New SoundWorks Radio 705 Ideal For Gift Giving.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Combines High Performance and Great Style with Affordable Price ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The challenge: find a radio for your home or office that not only sounds good but looks good. Enter Cambridge SoundWorks, whose latest offering, the SoundWorks Radio 705, is a ...
Fandango Bucks: The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift for Movie Lovers.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Buy $25 of Fandango's Online Gift Certificates and Get Free Premiere Magazine Subscription LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, shoppers can give a gift that will appeal to all ages and tastes -- Fandango Bucks. Fandango's online gift certificates make the ...
World's Largest Poker Chip Set Is the Ultimate Holiday Gift for the No-Limits Gambler.
Dec 05, 2006 ... The MonsterChip.com Introduces The Monster Case 1/4 Ton Handcrafted Luxury Poker Chip Case Features 1,200 Custom Chips and Accessories LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Go Big or Go Home. The MonsterChip.com is unveiling The Monster Case, the perfect holiday gift ...
Holiday VI, Last Minute Feature Package.
Dec 05, 2006 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with holiday topics and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Holiday." This ...
Holiday Shoppers: Plan Now for Hassle-Free Returns.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Returns and Exchanges Can Dampen Holiday Spirits and Ruin Customer Loyalty NATICK, Mass., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, consumers plan to spend almost $1,000 on gifts, including items for themselves. Along with the year's biggest shopping event comes one of the ...
More Non Profits Offer Online Gifts That Are Both Meaningful and Great Last Minute Shopping Ideas.
Dec 05, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As more and more shoppers are looking to give memorable gifts that truly make a difference, the humanitarian organization, Mercy Corps has taken this new gift-giving approach to heart with Mercy Kits, which support its lifesaving programs through ...
Turbulent Times Lead to Popularity of Peace Theme on Holiday Cards.
Dec 05, 2006 ... CLEVELAND, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- From the black and white console televisions and 8-track players of bygone days to the plasma TVs and digital cameras of today, the most-wanted holiday gifts have always changed with the times. But one wish has outlasted them all. "World peace" ...
Survey Reveals Top Complaints From Holiday Travelers.
Dec 05, 2006 ... Less Than Ideal Accommodations Mean Less Sleep MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy percent of adults indicate they will travel farther than 200 miles to visit family or friends during the holidays. If you are among those taking to the road, lack of sleep may impact ...