Business Wire articles from January 29 2004

Business Wire archives from January 29 2004

aQuantive, Inc. Announces 2003 Fourth Quarter Results.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Strong 2003 Ends on High Note with 135 Percent Increase in Q4 Net Income and a 31 Percent Increase in Q4 Gross Profit Year-over-Year aQuantive, Inc. (Nasdaq:AQNT), a...

The Official Houston Hip-Hop Summit Big Game XXXVIII Viewing Party.
January 29, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Feature Editors/Business Editors Super Bowl XXXVIII HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Come celebrate Houston's honest party with The Houston Hip-Hop Summit, at The Houston Club (811 Rusk Ave., between...

Misonix Reports Increased Revenues and Earnings For Its Second Fiscal Quarter 2004.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq:MSON) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2003. Highlights for the second...

Com-Guard.Com Inc. Announces Manufacturers Affiliate Agreement with Technotrade Informatikai.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CARLSBAD, Calif--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Com-Guard Inc. (www.com-guard.com) (OTCBB: CGUD) a provider of enhanced system security for the PC computer industry, today announced that it has signed...

Turner Classic Movies Finds One And All Essential.
January 29, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Turner Classic Movies has selected Minneapolis advertising agency One And All to create a campaign for its flagship Sunday night series The Essentials....

Consumer Direct of America Adds Title Insurance Operations.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Consumer Direct of America www.cdofamerica.com (OTCBB:CDIT) announced today that it has consummated its plan to open its own Real Estate Title Insurance subsidiary in Atlanta,...

IIR Industry Alert: Polyethylene Film Producer Plans Expansion in Pennsylvania.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). AEP Industries plans to double its existing 300,000-square-foot manufacturing plant...

Textron Reports 2003 Results.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today reported fourth quarter 2003 income from continuing operations of $83 million or $0.60 per share, compared to fourth quarter 2002 income...

Silver Screen Studios Receives Final Draft of Murder by Deception Screenplay.
January 29, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Silver Screen Studios, Inc. (OTCBB:SSSU) www.silverscreenstudiogroup.com today announces receiving the final draft of the completed script for Murder by...

REMINDER/Xerox to Reveal Next-Generation Growth Platforms, Technology, Services to Expand Core Production, Office Markets.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors REMINDER...For Thursday (Jan. 29) STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Unveiling the results of a multimillion-dollar development effort, Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) on Thursday will debut...

REMINDER/Demantra To Host Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Leaders for Provocative Panel Discussion on the Industries' Evolving Relationship in the Life Sciences Arena.
January 29, 2004... Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers REMINDER...for Thursday (January 29) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Demantra: WHO: Demantra, a leading provider of demand-driven enterprise planning solutions that rapidly create,...

REMINDER/KinderCare Learning Centers Provides Free Child Care at 2004 FBR Open.
January 29, 2004... Assignment Desks REMINDER...for Jan. 29-Feb. 1 --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHAT: KinderCare Learning Centers, the nation's leading provider of early childhood education and child care, will provide free child care...

Today's Events in Southern California.
January 29, 2004... Assignment Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Following is a listing of media and community events for Thursday, Jan. 29: ------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: Charisma...

REMINDER/Aspiring Talent Connect with Hollywood's Power Elite; Top Executives Reveal Insider Secrets at Largest PitchFest Ever Held.
January 29, 2004... Business & Entertainment Editors REMINDER...for Friday & Saturday (Jan. 30 & Jan. 31) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Meet With 15 Decision-Makers In One Afternoon; Pitch Your Idea; Break Into The Industry ...

Avenue Group Inc. Retains PMR and Associates LLC as Public and Investor Relations Firm.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Avenue Group Inc. (OTCBB:AVNU) (Frankfurt:ITQ) (the "company") announced today that it has retained the services of PMR and Associates LLC of Del Mar, Calif. to...

Zacks.com Announces that Ron Rowland Highlights the Following Issues: Fidelity Select Developing Communications, Ericsson, Comverse Tech, Motorola, and Echostar.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 The market reached some milestones earlier this week and investors should be looking to do the same with their portfolios. Ron Rowland has a mutual fund centered on developing...

Zacks.com Announces that Charles Carlson Highlights the Following Stocks: Lucent Technologies, Motorola, AT&T, and Viacom.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Charles Carlson expects dividend-paying stocks to get better investor support in 2004, which leaves you with a chance to discover the benefits of DRIPs. Get a head start with...

Zacks.com Announces that Donald Rowe Highlights the Following Stocks: Aeroflex, Metrologic Instruments, Avnet, and Cendant.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Donald Rowe sees better than expected earnings in 2004 and 2005, which should contribute to a global boom. Use this expert's market commentary and stock information to carve out...

Zacks Sell List Highlights: AirTran Holdings, American Italian Pasta, Consolidated Edison, and Rowan Companies.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 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)....

America Online Political Survey Shows John Kerry Closing Gap with George Bush.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 After New Hampshire Victory, an Increasing Number of AOL Members (42%) Say Kerry Now Has Better Odds Against Bush, Compared to 38% Last Week ...

W-H Energy Services 2003 Earnings Per Share Up 17% Over Prior Year.
January 29, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 W-H Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:WHQ) announced that net income for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $19.3 million or $0.69 per share which is up 17 percent...

NW Natural Reports Earnings for Fourth Quarter, 12 Months Ended Dec. 31, 2003.
January 29, 2004... Energy Editors/Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Northwest Natural Gas Company (NYSE:NWN), dba NW Natural, reported consolidated earnings applicable to common stock of $45.7 million for the fiscal year...

Station Casinos, Inc. Announces Receipt of the Requisite Consents to Amend Indenture Governing Its 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2008.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Station Casinos, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:STN) announced today, pursuant to its previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation (the "Offer") for any and all of...

ADVISORY/Cyclone Commerce and Cisco Systems Host Rx-RFID Summit.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Thursday (January 29) --(BUSINESS WIRE) Healthcare Industry Leaders will Join Cyclone and Cisco to Design Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and Electronic Product Code...

Mylan Reports Record EPS, Revenues and Net Earnings for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2004; Mylan Announces Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2005.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Mylan Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: MYL) -- Quarterly Financial Highlights -- Record Third Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.31, an...

Star Gas Partners, L.P. Reports 2004 Fiscal First Quarter Results; Declares First Quarter Distribution.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership" or "Star") (NYSE:SGU) (NYSE:SGH), a diversified home energy distributor and services provider specializing in heating oil,...

Identix Reports Fiscal 2004 Second Quarter Results; Announces Appointment of New Chairman.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Former Computer Sciences Corporation Federal Sector President Milton E. Cooper to Take Reigns as Identix Chairman of the Board of Directors Identix...

Headwaters Incorporated to Present at Eleventh Annual Emerald Groundhog Day Investment Forum.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors SOUTH JORDAN, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Headwaters Incorporated (Nasdaq:HDWR), a world leader in creating value through innovative advancements in the utilization of natural resources, will present Tuesday,...

Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc., signs Multiple Sub-Dealers As A National Premier VAR Dealer For T-Mobile, USA.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc., (NASD.OTC:ICTN) wireless division announces the signing of additional sub-dealers to their National Premier VAR...

Site Works, Inc. Announces Completion of Design of Model Home in Jupiter.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Real Estate Writers MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Site Works Inc. (Pink Sheets:SRKS) has announced the completion of the design of its model home in Jupiter. The model will be a Mediterranean style 4000 square...

Kimball International, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2004 Results.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors JASPER, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Kimball International, Inc. (Nasdaq:KBALB) today announced the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2004, which ended December 31, 2003. Consolidated...

United Defense to Purchase Composite Design and Production Business in California.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 United Defense Industries, Inc. (NYSE:UDI) announced today that it has expanded its capabilities in the design and fabrication of lightweight materials for naval and...

Docucorp's Biennial User Conference Offers Comprehensive Agenda.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Docugroup 2004 DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Docucorp International(R) (Nasdaq:DOCC), a leading provider of enterprise information solutions, announced the final agenda for its biennial...

Zacks Buy List Highlights: Plantronics, Vodafone, Open Text, and Xilinx.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 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...

ADVISORY/Sorenson VRS Unveils Nation's First Videophone Booths for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals to Place Video Relay Calls at Gallaudet University.
January 29, 2004... Assignment Desks/High-Tech Writers ADVISORY...for Monday (Feb. 2) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHAT: Sorenson Media will unveil the nation's first videophone booths for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to conduct...

Thomson Announces New Products, EUR15 Million in Orders for Its Grass Valley Equipment and a Major Contract with FOX Network.
January 29, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PARIS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Thomson (NYSE:TMS)(TMM.PA)(Euronext Paris:18453)(TMS FP) Thomson (Euronext Paris:18453)(NYSE:TMS), a world provider of...

TCL and Thomson: Good Progress Towards the Creation of TCL-Thomson Electronics.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453) (NYSE:TMS): -- Signature of the Combination Agreement, in presence of the President of the PRC -- Finalisation of...

Xerox Launches Two New Technology Platforms to Fuel Growth, Win Larger Share in Heartland Markets; Actions 'fundamentally change competitive dynamics'.
January 29, 2004... To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: ...

Elan and Biogen Idec Announce ANTEGREN -Natalizumab- Phase III Maintenance Trial in Crohn's Disease Met Its Primary Endpoint.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers DUBLIN, Ireland, CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004--Elan Corporation, plc and Biogen Idec today announced that the Phase III maintenance trial of ANTEGREN(R) (natalizumab)...

Elan and Biogen Idec Announce Webcast of ANTEGREN -natalizumab- Phase III Maintenance Data in Crohn's Disease.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers DUBLIN, Ireland, CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004--Elan Corporation, plc and Biogen Idec today announced that they will release the analysis of ANTEGREN(R) (natalizumab)...

OrthoLogic Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Results.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Patient Enrollment Continues for Chrysalin Phase 3 Human Clinical Trial For Fracture Repair and Phase 1/2 Human Clinical Trial for Spinal...

Mykrolis Corporation Reports Profit for Fourth Quarter 2003; Sales Increase 31 Percent Sequentially to $58 Million; EPS of $0.09.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Mykrolis Corporation (NYSE: MYK), a leading supplier of components and systems to the semiconductor industry, announced today fourth quarter revenues...

Polaris Reports Record 2003 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Full Year 2003 Earnings Per Share up 12 Percent.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII)(PSE:PII): Highlights: -- 15th consecutive year of record Earnings per Share -- 23rd consecutive quarter of increased sales...

German American Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and 2003 Earnings and Declares Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors JASPER, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 German American Bancorp (NASDAQ:GABC) has announced that its year 2003 earnings were $8,168,000, or $.73 per share. Earnings for 2003 decreased by approximately 7.6% on a...

Isonics Announces Closing of $2.2 Million Private Placement to Fund Expansion of Radioisotope Product Line.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers GOLDEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Isonics Corporation (NASDAQ: ISON), a leader in the development of isotopically engineered semiconductor materials, a supplier of silicon-on-insulator...

Commonwealth Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Financial Results.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Commonwealth Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:CMIN): -- Fourth quarter aluminum shipments strongest for the year -- Lead times in 2004 the longest in four years ...

Trikon Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2003 Results; Four Quarters of Sequential Revenue Growth in 2003.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEWPORT, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Trikon Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRKN) today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Revenues for the...

HP Collaborates with University at Buffalo to Advance Computational Research.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 University Research in Life Sciences Supported with New Storage Area Network, Grid Computing Platform, Services and Scholarship...

Xerox Introduces Next-Generation DocuTech Technology; Creates New 'Mid-Production' Category, Widens On-Demand Printing Market.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 First black-and-white copier/printers to incorporate DocuColor iGen3 technology Xerox Corporation (NYSE:XRX) today unveiled the first results of a...

Xerox Delivers Top Value with Color Printer Priced At $999; Phaser 8400 Based on New Solid Ink Platform, Sets Quality Standard.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) today announced the Phaser(R) 8400 Color Printer, which delivers unmatched value and quality for a low starting price of $999....

Blavod Extreme Spirits Makes It ``Extreme Week'' in Houston with Eleven Super Bowl Events in Six Days.
January 29, 2004... Entertainment Editors/Sports Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Blavod Extreme Spirits, makers of Players Extreme Vodka, is sponsoring events during Super Bowl week at M Bar, the Houston Super Bowl Host...

Lic. Saul Garcia Named President of KYOCERA Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2004 Robert Whisler to Devote Efforts to Expanding Microelectronic Packaging Business as President of Kyocera America, Inc. Kyocera International, Inc....

Teradiant Takes SI in Stride With Sequence's CoolTime; Signoff Tool Part Of Sophisticated Single-Pass Design Flow.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 To reduce time to market for a family of advanced networking silicon, Teradiant Networks built a "single-pass" design flow from best-in-class EDA...

Omega Announces 2003 Financial Results and FFO of $0.20 Per Share for the Fourth Quarter.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers TIMONIUM, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE:OHI) today announced its results of operations for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The...

eLinear Wins Network Security Management Order from Sharyland ISD.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 eLinear, Inc. (OTCBB:ELIN) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, NetView Technologies, Inc., has won a network security management order from...

Astronics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2003 Results.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leader in advanced, high performance lighting and electronics systems for the global aerospace and defense industry, today...

Las Vegas Casino Workers Union Alerts Entertainment Industry Nationwide About Labor Dispute at the Aladdin Resort & Casino, Future Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Today, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 alerted the entertainment industry on both coasts about the escalating labor dispute at the Aladdin Resort & Casino, soon-to-be...

Aesthetic Forum Presents New Business Opportunities.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers Aesthetic Technologies Business Forum MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Numerous new business development opportunities will be presented on February 9th in Washington,...

Station Casinos Announces Record Fourth Quarter Results and New Native American Contract.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Station Casinos, Inc. (NYSE:STN) today announced the results of its operations for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003. Highlights include: -- Adjusted for...

JetBlue Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Earnings; Low-Fare Carrier Achieves Twelfth Consecutive Quarter of Profitability.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2003: -- Operating revenues for the quarter totaled $262.9...

Honeywell's 2003 Earnings $1.3 Billion; Cash from Operations $2.2 Billion; Fourth-Quarter Revenue up 5.7%.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Honeywell (NYSE: HON): -- Full-year earnings per share of $1.54 -- 2003 revenues of $23.1 billion -- Full-year free cash flow of $1.5 billion,...

Viad Corp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results; Income from Continuing Operations of $0.30 Per Share for Fourth Quarter and $1.29 for 2003.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Viad Corp Continues Progress Toward Separation of Payment Services Business Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today announced fourth quarter 2003 net income of $0.30 per diluted...

Capital Senior Living Corporation Announces Pricing of Public Offering of 5,000,000 Shares of Common Stock.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Capital Senior Living Corporation (NYSE:CSU), one of the country's largest operators of senior living communities, announced today the pricing of a public offering by the Company...

IndyMac Bancorp Announces Quarterly EPS of $0.75, up 19%; Board of Directors Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.25; Market Share Increases 44% to 1.02%.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:NDE) ("IndyMac" or the "Company"), the holding company for IndyMac Bank(R) F.S.B., today reported earnings of $43.3 million, or $0.75 per...

NIC Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2003 Results as Operating Income Rises 63 Percent.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 NIC Inc. (Nasdaq:EGOV) today reported net income of $2.9 million and earnings per share of five cents on total revenues of $12.5 million for the three...

CombiMatrix Announces First Commercially Available Microarray for ``Bird Flu'' Influenza A Virus.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:CBMX) (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its CombiMatrix group has made commercially...

FONAR Installs Stand-Up MRI #28 - the First in Metro Houston Area.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 FONAR Corporation (NASDAQ-FONR), The MRI Specialist(TM), today announced the 28th installation of its Stand-Up(TM) MRI scanner at Stand-Up MRI of...

Yum! Brands Inc. Reports Period 1 Sales Results.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today reported Period 1 estimated International system sales increased +4% prior to foreign currency conversion or +14% after conversion to...

Canon Inc. Reports Record Results for Fiscal Year 2003.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ - news) and a leader in imaging technologies, today announced Canon Inc. fiscal-year 2003...

Henry Schein Laboratory Division, Zahn Dental, Named Exclusive Distributor for Pentron Products.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Agreement Expands Zahn Dental's Product Portfolio in Porcelain and Composite Markets Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the largest...

WorldWater Corp. Announces Accomplishments and Milestones of 2003.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors PENNINGTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 List of "Firsts" in Solar Business includes Largest Irrigation and Refrigeration Compressor Pumps, Largest College Campus PV Installation in Nation ...

Jupiter Research Reports U.S. Broadband Adoption Surpassed 20 Million U.S. Households in 2003 and Will Grow to 46 Million by 2008.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Jupiter Research, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation (Nasdaq:JUPM), today reported that as of the end of 2003, 21.5 million households, or about one-fifth of U.S....

American Multiplexer Corp. Announces Demonstration of eFotoXpress to NEC Japan and the Republic of China.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 American Multiplexer Corp. (OTC:AMUT) announced today that they will be presenting their software utility, eFotoXpress, to the Republic of China from...

Yahoo! Announces Comprehensive Information and Product Offerings for Elections 2004.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Political Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Breaking news, exclusive content and interactive voting and education tools encourage consumers to stay informed and voice their political...

SkyTerra Communications, Inc. Reaches Agreement In Principle for Purchase of Verestar Business.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 SkyTerra Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:SKYT) announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire, through a newly formed subsidiary, substantially all of the...

The Cobalt Group Unveils Lead Manager Customer Central.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Automotive Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Automotive industry's most popular lead management product now even better with powerful new features and dealer-tested, easy-to-use interface The...

Wellstone Filters Announces Significant Development in Refining Its Product.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Wellstone Filters, Inc. (OTCBB:WLSF) announced today that the company has titrated its patented compound for more efficient removal properties and better draw. "Draw" in...

Gryphon Networks Partners With Unisys and Microsoft to Help Businesses Comply with U.S. 'Do-Not-Call' Legislation.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BLUE BELL, Pa. & REDMOND, Wash. & NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004-- Gryphon Draws on the Scalability and Reliability of Unisys ES7000 Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2003...

ArthroCare Reports Record Revenues of $32.5 Million for the Fourth Quarter; Fiscal 2003 Revenues Grow 34 Percent to $118.9 Million with EPS Of $0.34.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 ArthroCare(R) Corp. (Nasdaq:ARTC), a multi-business medical device company that develops products based on its patented...

Old Dominion Freight Line Reports 26.3% Growth in Fourth-Quarter Earnings Per Diluted Share to $0.48 on 16.2% Growth In Revenue.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors THOMASVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Comparable-Quarter Net Income Grows More Than 30% for 9th Consecutive Quarter Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced record financial...

50 Cent, Foo Fighters and Chick Corea to Perform on 46th Annual Grammy Awards Telecast.
January 29, 2004... Entertainment Editors SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.: -- Celine Dion, Alicia Keys and Richard Marx to Perform in Special Segment for Luther Vandross ...

The Cobalt Group's 2004 e-Business Solutions Earn Fifth Consecutive Exclusive Endorsement of National Automobile Dealers Association.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/Automotive Writers/High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Cobalt's nine NADA-endorsed website solutions offer dealers powerful applications to drive their online retailing business The...

Cray Inc. Announces 2003 Financial Results; Company Reports Revenue of $237.0 Million, EPS of $.81 Including Non-Recurring Items.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. (Nasdaq NM: CRAY) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2003 ended December 31, 2003. ...

eMagin to Present at Emerald Investment Forum.
January 29, 2004... Business Editors HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2004 eMagin Corporation (AMEX: EMA), the leading manufacturer of active matrix OLED microdisplays, announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary W. Jones...