Business Wire articles from February 20 2004

Business Wire archives from February 20 2004

Paris Hilton and Rick Salomon.
February 20, 2004... Entertainment Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 You Thought That You Had Seen It All, but Wait until You Get a Load of This! "This isn't the grainy video that was out a couple of months ago, this is the full...

Addison-Wesley Professional And Nokia To Jointly Publish Nokia Mobile Developer Series.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors 3GSM World Congress 2004 BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 First Series Designed to meet Specialized Needs of Nokia Mobile Application Developers Addison-Wesley Professional, the leading publisher of...

ProSiebenSat.1 Group: Financial Results 2003.
February 20, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 -- EBITDA up 15%, from EUR 170 million to EUR 196 million -- Pre-tax profits up 169%, from EUR 21 million to EUR 57 million --...

ValueClick to Sell Its Share of ValueClick Japan; Proposed $24 Million Cash Transaction Would Strengthen Profitability and Financial Position.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 ValueClick, Inc. (Nasdaq:VCLK), the single-source provider of digital marketing media, technology and services across all major online marketing channels, today...

Providential Holdings Announces Significant Quarterly Operating Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Providential Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:PRVH)(Berlin Stock Exchange and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges:PR7, WKN 935160) (www.phiglobal.com) today announced the Company's...

Auto Club: No End in Sight as Prices Rise for Seventh Straight Week.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Automotive Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Gasoline prices continued their upward march last week with the promise that more and steeper increases might be on the way, according to the Automobile...

Now Open - the One-Stop Shop for Series 60 Platform Information; A New Web Site, www.series60.com, Takes You inside the Industry Leading Smartphone Ecosystem.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 The Series 60 community, headed by Nokia, has opened a new website offering a quick way of finding out what is happening with the Series 60 Platform. As the world's...

Pechiney: 2003 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Pechiney announces earnings from operations in the fourth quarter of 2003 of EUR 66 million, down EUR 5 million from the fourth quarter of 2002, and up EUR 8 million from the third...

NeoRx Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 NeoRx Corporation (Nasdaq: NERX) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003. The Company reported a net loss...

Nokia to Deliver 3G WCDMA Radio Access Network to T-Mobile in the Netherlands.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Nokia (NYSE:NOK) has been confirmed as the sole supplier of T-Mobile's 3G WCDMA radio access network in the Netherlands. The deal is part of an...

REMINDER/Office Depot Announces an ''A-List'' of Keynote Speakers for Its Fourth Annual Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference, February 22-24, 2004.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors REMINDER...for Sunday-Tuesday (Feb. 22-24) DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2003 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Katie Couric, Mary Matalin, Dawn Hudson and Iyanla Vanzant will Address more...

REMINDER/Sonic Foundry Executive Explains Why It's Time to Give Streaming Media a Second Chance; Presentation Features Case Studies That Demonstrate How Far Streaming Media Has Come; Explores Web-Based Distance Learning Trends.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers REMINDER... New Learning Technologies 2004 --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHO: James A. Dias Vice President of Enterprise Media Solutions, Sonic Foundry ...

REMINDER/Office Depot's Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference Sells Out.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors REMINDER...for Feb. 22-24 (Sunday-Tuesday) DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2004 To Support Ongoing Demand, Company Announces Free "Live" Webcast of Keynote Presentations Office Depot...

REMINDER/CNN-Los Angeles Times Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Feb. 26 at USC.
February 20, 2004... News Editors/City Desks/Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Thursday (Feb. 26) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Media Deadlines: Credentials, Telephone and Internet Service On-Campus Media Facilities Event Information 6-7:30 p.m....

REMINDER/Senator Hillary Clinton, D-NY, Kicks off Sold-out Office Depot Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference on Sunday, February 22.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors REMINDER...for Sunday-Tuesday (Feb. 22-24) Success Strategies for Businesswomen Conference --(BUSINESS WIRE) Katie Couric, Mary Matalin, Dawn Hudson, Iyanla Vanzant and Other Notables Will...

REMINDER/IMlogic CEO to Address 'IM Security in the Enterprise' at the 2004 RSA Conference.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Monday - Friday (Feb. 23 - 27) RSA Conference 2004 WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Leading Provider of Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions for Enterprise IM will...

REMINDER/EPA Announces: Federal Forum - Media Briefing.
February 20, 2004... News Editors REMINDER...for Friday (Feb. 20) ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2004 Officials from local and federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will meet on Friday, February 20, 2004 at Fort...

REMINDER/US EPA Announces: Federal Forum Opening Session - Open Press Event.
February 20, 2004... News Editors REMINDER...for Friday (Feb. 20) ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2004 Ruben Barrales, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for the White House, will open the...

REMINDER/New PA Veterans Museum Unveils Plans.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors REMINDER...for Monday (Feb. 23) MEDIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 The newly formed Pennsylvania Veterans Museum celebrates its first phase of operations on Monday, February 23rd with the releases of museum...

eLinear Announces $500,000 in New Project Orders.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 eLinear Inc. (OTCBB:ELIN) announced today that it and its wholly owned subsidiary, NetView Technologies Inc., have landed project orders with projected revenue...

Dominion Resources Completes Phase I of the 1,180 Megawatt Fairless Works Energy Center, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com.
February 20, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Fairless Energy LLC (Morrisville, Pa.), a subsidiary of Dominion...

ADVISORY/Akamai Chief Security Architect to Discuss Internet Security Issues at RSA Conference 2004.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Feb. 25) RSA Conference 2004 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Akamai Technologies, Inc. Chief Security Architect Andy Ellis will deliver a session...

Today's Events in Southern California.
February 20, 2004... Assignment Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Following is a listing of media and community events for Friday, Feb. 20: ------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: Port of Los...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: MKS Instruments, Insight Enterprises, Cymer, and WebEx Communications.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Zacks.com releases another list of stocks that are currently members of the coveted Zacks #1 Ranked list which has produced an average annual return of +33.7% since inception in...

Zacks Sell List Highlights: Itron, Superior Industries, Leapfrog Enterprises, and Wrigley.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are part of their exclusive list of Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell)....

Zacks.com Announces That Fred Hager Highlights the Following Stock: International Rectifier.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Fred Hager believes that power management is a growth area in technology, and has a company that can help energize your investment universe. Learn all about this company and find...

Zacks.com Announces That Tim Murray Highlights the Following Stocks: Sharper Image, KVH Industries, Apple Computer, Art Technology Group, and E-LOAN.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 It's been tough to find good investments at a decent price lately, but Tim Murray is always looking. Use several stocks from his portfolio to whet your appetite during this...

Zacks.com Announces That Adam Oliensis Highlights the Following Stocks: Broadcom, Rambus, Applied Materials, and EMC.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 With the employment picture still hazy, investors can use some strong technical analysis to make the right moves. Adam Oliensis will tell you what to look for in the market and...

RCAI Announces Contracts.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 RCAI (OTC BB:RCAA) announced today that their exclusive U.S. distributor, North American Systems Inc., "NAS" have received orders for approximately 6,000 gallons of...

Gene Logic Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2003 Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Gene Logic Inc. (Nasdaq:GLGC) -- Full Year Record Total Revenue of $69.5 million and Year-Over-Year Increase of 27% ...

Family Room Acquires New Projects.
February 20, 2004... Entertainment Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Emmett/Furla Films is pleased to announce that it has acquired the rights to two new romantic comedies. First, Emmett/Furla Films is in final negotiations to acquire...

Gene Logic Receives Multi-Year Renewal for Information Services; Boehringer Ingelheim Renews Access to Gene Logic's Broad Information Services Expertise.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Gene Logic Inc. (Nasdaq:GLGC) today announced that Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, a member of the Boehringer Ingelheim group of global...

Innovative Interview Featured in Wall Street Reporter.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc. (OTC:ICTN), is featured in Wall Street Reporter at www.WallStreetReporter.com, which receives 4-6 million viewers a...

Equitex Subsidiary Chex Services Announces Reseller Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Equitex, Inc. (Nasdaq:EQTX) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Chex Services, Inc. has completed a Reseller Agreement with...

Metro One Reports 2003 Fourth Quarter and Year Financial Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (Nasdaq:MTON), the leading provider of Enhanced Directory Assistance(R) and other enhanced telecom services, today...

Bullion River Gold Corp.: Acquisition of Cimarron Mineral Exploration Project.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Bullion River Gold Corp. (OTCBB:BLRV) has acquired an indirect interest in mineral claims in furtherance of its new business direction for the exploration of gold and silver...

Patriot Gold Announces Acquisition and Commencement of Drilling on Historic Producer in Prolific Gold District.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Patriot Gold Corp. (OTCBB:PGOL) is pleased to announce that it has finalized formal agreements to acquire a 100% interest in the Moss Mine, a gold deposit...

Bruce Kamm, International Authority on Corporate Barter and CEO of Bentley Commerce Corporation Appointed to its Board of Directors.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Bruce Kamm, Bentley Commerce Corporation's (OTCBB:BLYC) recently appointed CEO and one of the barter and corporate trade industry's most experienced and...

REMINDER/Borders Books & Music at Columbus Circle in Manhattan Hosts Hugh Jackman for ``The Boy From Oz'' CD Signing.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Entertainment, Publishing & Retail Writers REMINDER...for February 20 (Friday) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Borders Media Alert Who: Hugh Jackman ...

IBX Technologies Provides IT Services to New Business Sector.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 iBX Group, Inc. (OTCBB:IBXG) said today that its core iBX Technologies division, which implements technology for healthcare...

Allied Healthcare International Inc.'s Common Stock to Be Listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Allied Healthcare International Inc. (AMEX: ADH), a leading international provider of flexible healthcare staffing services, announced today that its...

G&K Services Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 G&K Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:GKSRA), one of North America's market leaders in corporate identity apparel programs and facility services, has declared a regular quarterly...

Cobra Electronics Reports Fourth Quarter Results; Quarterly Earnings Up 50% and Annual Earnings Up 7%.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Cobra Electronics Corporation (Nasdaq: COBR), a leading global manufacturer of mobile communications products, today announced results for its fourth quarter ended December 31,...

Palatin Technologies, Inc. Announces Publication of PT-141 Clinical Trial Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Palatin Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: PTN) announced today that the manuscript titled, "Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of the Safety,...

FreeStar Technology Builds Its Technology Base with New Chief Technology Officer, Angel Pacheco.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 FreeStar Technology Corporation (OTCBB:FSRC), announced today that Angel Pacheco has joined its senior management team as the company's new Chief Technology...

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Show Little Movement.
February 20, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 For the fourth consecutive week, gasoline prices in Texas showed little or no movement, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the Texas average...

HP and Magic Johnson Foundation Double Team to Defeat Digital Divide in Miami; Magic Johnson and HP Inventor Center Featuring HP Technology Opens in Miami.
February 20, 2004... City Desks/High-Tech Writers MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) and the Magic Johnson Foundation today brought their community technology initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide to Miami with the...

Gehl Company Reports Improved 2003 Results; Construction Segment Sales Increase 15%; Earnings Per Diluted Share of $.49 after Adjustments up from $.19.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors WEST BEND, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Gehl Company (NASDAQ NM:GEHL), a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of compact construction and agricultural equipment, today reported net sales for the year ended...

Bell Industries Reports 2003 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI) today reported higher net revenues and a reduction in its loss before income taxes for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003. ...

Jo-Ann Stores Announces Pricing of $100 Million 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2012.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors HUDSON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Offer for its outstanding 10-3/8% senior subordinated notes due 2007 receives tender of majority of notes Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (NYSE:JAS) announced today that it priced...

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Quarterly Dividend for Common and Preferred Shares.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Real Estate Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI) ("PREIT") announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of...

Stratasys Releases Financial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2004.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Stratasys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SSYS) today released the following financial guidance for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2004. -- The Company expects earnings per share...

Geron Corporation to Present at BIO CEO Conference.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Geron Corporation (Nasdaq:GERN) will be presenting a company overview on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at the Biotechnology Industry...

Center Financial Corporation and Liberty Bank of New York Sign Memorandum of Understanding.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Center Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CLFC) and Liberty Bank of New York (Liberty Bank) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding whereby Center Financial...

Training Media Review Awards Saba Outstanding Rating.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Saba (Nasdaq:SABA), the leading provider of human capital development and management (HCDM) solutions, today announced that it has received a...

China Welcomes Queench, Inc.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors JERICHO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Queench, Inc. (OTC: QENC) today announced its entry into the Chinese marketplace. This represents a substantial international opportunity that will have a positive impact...

Nokia Targets Strong Position in Outsourced Network Operations; The Value of the Operations Outsourcing Market for Mobile Networks Will Grow as Operators Focus on New Mobile Service Offering.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Leading up to the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, Nokia outlines its view on operations outsourcing, based on recent...

Liquidmetal Technologies Expects to Restate Prior Period Revenues From Equipment Sales To Former Supplier Growell Metal.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Liquidmetal(R) Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:LQMT) today said that it expects to restate revenues for the third and fourth quarters of 2002 and the first quarter of...

TechniScan, Inc. to Present at Medtech Insight's ``Investment In Innovation'' Conference.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors Medtech Insight 2004 Investment in Innovation IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 TechniScan, Inc. announced today that David Robinson, President and CEO, will be updating the investment community on...

Pall Corporation Provides Webcast Details for Regular Quarterly Earnings Announcement.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors EAST HILLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Second quarter fiscal 2004 sales and earnings results will be released for Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 after 5:00 pm ET. A conference...

Diversity Report Ranks Xerox among 'Best of the Best'.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 A new report on corporate America's commitment to diversity shows that Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) - which holds diversity and inclusion as core...

Lockwood Greene Named Top Engineering-Construction Firm by Food Processing Readers.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Lockwood Greene (www.lg.com) today announced that Food Processing magazine's readers have dubbed the company as the top engineering-construction (E&C) firm for the food...

Verio Receives National Customer Service Award; Verio Network Services Receives ``Customer Service Team of the Year'' Recognition by Sales & Marketing Management Magazine.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Verio, a subsidiary of NTT Communications and a leader in global IP solutions, today announced it was recognized by Sales & Marketing Management with the National Sales...

The Devine Group Helps BlueScope Steel Recruit and Develop Employees Internationally.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Key managers from The Devine Group, Inc. (www.devinegroup.com), a leader in predictive assessment services, recently returned from Australia where they trained human resources...

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Names Softface's Chief Technology Officer, Alex Saldanha to its 2004 Provider Pros to Know.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Softface, Inc., The Spending Performance Management Company, today announced that Alex Saldanha, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at...

snom technology AG Launches First Client Side Support for ENUM in the Latest snom200 IP Phone.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BERLIN & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 snom technology, AG, the Berlin based German SIP Phone manufacturer, announced at the Internet Telephony show in Miami that it now supports ENUM a new...

Ashford Hospitality Trust Reports Preliminary Operating Results for Fourth Quarter; Announces Date for Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) today reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Ashford Hospitality will report final...

Zix Corporation Selected by Geisinger Health System with Three-Year Contract for Secure e-Messaging.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Nationally Recognized System Opts for Full Suite of ZixCorp Email Protection Solutions Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(TM)),...

Bigfoot Interactive Adds Premiere Brands to Client Roster.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 -- Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel and Domino's Pizza Chose Marketing Automation Solutions & Delivery Optimization Services to Manage Online Customer Campaigns -- ...

Highly Successful Minnesota Computers for Schools Program Needs More Computer Donations--Donation Shortage Slows Delivery of Refurbished Computers to Minnesota Schools.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers STILLWATER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Due to recent high demand from schools, Minnesota Computers for Schools (MCFS) has virtually depleted its inventory of computers...

Commtouch Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2003 Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Commtouch (Nasdaq:CTCH), a global developer and provider of proprietary anti-spam solutions, today announced its fourth quarter and year-end results for 2003. ...

Commtouch Provides Business Updates.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Commtouch (Nasdaq:CTCH), a global developer and provider of proprietary anti-spam solutions, today issued the following list of business updates...

Varian Medical Systems Board of Directors Calls for Special Meeting of Stockholders to Approve Increasing Authorized Common Stock; Board to Consider Stock Split.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Varian Medical Systems (NYSE:VAR) today announced that its board of directors has voted to call a special meeting of the company's stockholders...

ADVISORY/Viisage and State of Illinois to Present on the Use of Biometrics in Reducing Identity Theft and Fraud at 2004 Biometrics Summit.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Monday (Feb. 23) LITTLETON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Joint presentation details the success of leveraging face recognition in the Illinois state drivers' license...

CRM Magazine Honors Kanisa with Service Leader Awards in Workforce Optimization and Self Service Software Categories.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Kanisa's Advanced Service Resolution Applications for Contact Centers and Self Service Recognized for Technological Superiority Kanisa Inc., a leading provider...

St. Bernard Software Vice President of Product Management to Participate in RSA Conference 2004 Panel Discussion.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RSA Conference 2004 SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 St. Bernard Software Inc., a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse,...

Semiconductor Equipment Forecasted to Grow More Than 55% in 2004, says Advanced Forecasting.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SARATOGA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 The semiconductor equipment market will experience extremely robust growth in 2004, says Advanced Forecasting, a semiconductor forecasting house....

AmerUs Group To Hold Investor Conference In New York City On February 25, 2004.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 AmerUs Group Co. (NYSE:AMH), a leading producer of life insurance and annuity products, today announced that it will host a half-day conference for investors and...

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports 2003 Earnings Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVNT) today announced earnings results for the three months and year ended December 31,...

GlowPoint to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results on Tuesday, March 2nd.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HILLSIDE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 GlowPoint, Inc., (NASDAQ:GLOW) the nation's first and leading carrier-grade, IP-based video communications service provider, announced today that it will...

Ventana Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:VMSI), today reported record sales of $37.7 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2003, a 24% increase...

Hub International Posts Record Revenue and EPS for Q4 and 2003 Announces New Plans for Marketing, Compensation Costs.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 Hub International Limited (NYSE/TSX:HBG): Highlights: -- Annual earnings increase to $1.14 per diluted share, in line with guidance -- Revenue increases 30%...

Hub International Limited Announces Quarterly Dividend.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2004 The Board of Directors of Hub International Limited (NYSE:HBG)(TSX:HBG) has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.05 per share on the outstanding common shares of the company,...

ADVISORY/Featured Gartner Analyst John Pescatore Presents at RSA 2004 ``Vulnerability Management: Reducing the Risk of New Threats''.
February 20, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Feb. 25) RSA Conference 2004 Booth #439 --(BUSINESS WIRE) Skybox Security: When: Wednesday, February 25 1:00 - 1:30pm Where: ...