PR Newswire articles from November 11 2004

PR Newswire archives from November 11 2004

VTech Announces FY2005 Interim Results.
November 11, 2004... Further Increase in Group Revenue and Strong Rebound in ELP Business * Group revenue increased by 13.1% to US$457.1 million * Profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 51.1% to US$8.5 million * Underperformance...

PHOTO ADVISORY: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Scores With the DVD Debut of TIGER: THE AUTHORIZED DVD COLLECTION.
November 11, 2004... Buena Vista Home Entertainment has issued the following captions to accompany the photos available at the following URLs: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041111/LATH041-a The Tiger Woods story DVD Debut ...

Algorithmics launches next Algo Capital release.
November 11, 2004... TORONTO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorithmics Incorporated, an international leader in enterprise risk management solutions, today announced the next release of its industry-leading Algo Capital solution at the Algo Credit Conference in...

Physical Therapists Offer Tips to Prevent Holiday Aches and Pains.
November 11, 2004... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to being emotionally taxing, the holiday season can take a physical toll, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Annual rituals such as shopping "till you drop" and lifting...

Families Benefit From Making Reading a New Holiday Tradition; Reading Is Fundamental Recommends 10 Great Seasonal Books for Families to Share.
November 11, 2004... WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- While the holidays can be a frantic time for many families, spending time reading together is a great reason to turn off the television, cuddle up, and relax, according to Carol H. Rasco, president and CEO...

Feast on These Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain; Fitness Expert Offers Ideas for Healthy, Guilt-Free Celebrating.
November 11, 2004... LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This may be the time of year dieters dread, but it is possible to enjoy the holidays and begin the New Year healthier and guilt-free, according to Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Brad Ritter. ...

When Dressing Is No Longer Simple: New Line of Clothing Offers Solutions; Gifts for Elderly Loved Ones.
November 11, 2004... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting dressed each morning is something most of us take for granted, but for millions of people who experience pain the simple act of dressing is not so simple. Janska introduced a line...

'Must-Have' Features of an All-in-One Dream Handheld Device Revealed in AvantGo Survey.
November 11, 2004... DUBLIN, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronic gadgets of all shapes and sizes, including PDAs and cell phones, have become "hot" holiday gifts, with electronics like the new Apple iPod, PalmOne's Treo650, RIM's new Blackberry 7100t and...

Sports Fans Can Now Give Bum's Rush to Tailgate Party Poopers.
November 11, 2004... GREENVILLE, N.C., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Whatever the sporting event, be a good sport. Ensure that your body's own personal "tailgate" won't ruin the atmosphere of your next tailgate party or other sports event celebration. Use a GasBGon(R)...

'Chrismukkah' Greeting Cards Launched for Interfaith Americans Who Celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.
November 11, 2004... LIVINGSTON, Mont., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- An interfaith couple has solved an annual predicament for millions of Americans with both Jewish and Christian persuasions -- sharing the joy of both Hanukkah and Christmas with family and friends....

Bargain Hunters, Holiday Shoppers Look to the Moon for Affordable Property.
November 11, 2004... NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyers looking for that perfect piece of real estate for their retirement sanctuary or vacation getaway have grown accustomed to rising property prices. But one company claims to have discovered a place where...

The Nature Conservancy's Adopt an Acre(R) Program Is 'the Gift That Keeps on Living'; Donations to Protect 50,000 Acres of Threatened Indonesian Rainforest That Is Home to Endangered Orangutans, Clouded Leopards and Sun Bears.
November 11, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nature Conservancy's Adopt an Acre(R) program is a one-of-a-kind gift that allows people to protect threatened land on behalf of environmentally conscious friends and family members on their holiday...

This Holiday Season Greeting Cards are a Thing of the Past.
November 11, 2004... CLEVELAND, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season Wild Republic suggests a novel way to wish your loved ones "Seasons' Greetings" -- send them a Say & Send Friends(TM) -- with your personalized message recorded in it. The Say & Send...

Find Great Gifts for World Travelers Online and in Catalogs.
November 11, 2004... NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Intimidated just a bit by your in-laws, Chris and Carol Columbus? Are they really heading home for the holidays from the South Seas this year? Don't panic. With the help of specialty catalogs and Web sites,...

Jewelry on Your Gift List? Tips to Ensure Its Beauty for Years to Come.
November 11, 2004... NEENAH, Wis., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewelry will be the gift of choice for many holiday shoppers this season, but unlike digital cameras or MP3 players, it rarely comes with an instruction manual. It should, according to Tom Adelmann, of...

Batter Tasting Encouraged - Cook & Bake Without Fear of Salmonella Poisoning.
November 11, 2004... LANSING, Ill., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Go ahead, lick the cookie dough off the beaters, make the eggnog and whip up the hollandaise sauce this holiday season without fear of egg-related salmonella poisoning. Davidson's Pasteurized Shell...

Beat Workout Boredom With Gamebike(TM); More Options to Stay in Shape While Playing Video Games Added for This Year's Holiday Season.
November 11, 2004... DENVER, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Physical exercise can become addictive for the video game couch potato. Give the kid or the kid-at-heart a chance to exercise while playing -- Gamebike makes that exercise interactive with the game. ...

Antidote to the 'Give Me' and 'I Want' Kids Generation, Author-Songwriter Suggests Helping Them Give From the Heart.
November 11, 2004... ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This past year, children ages 4 to 12 spent an estimated $35.6 billion of their own money for items for themselves, more than four times what they did 10 years ago. A solution to the growing trend of...

The MP3 Dilemma is Solved - Riptopia Offers iPods and MP3 Players Pre-Loaded with Your CD Collection.
November 11, 2004... WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Know a marathon runner whose 10-year old Beastie Boys' CD has become his second language? A best friend who's 1992 faux-wood CD tower is the eyesore of their ultra-chic bachelorette pad? Riptopia launches...

Send a Soldier a Holiday Care Package Through Treats for Troops.
November 11, 2004... DENVER, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A holiday turkey feast, a bright red stocking stuffed with goodies or a personal gift for him or her are just a few of the holiday packages available from Treats for Troops. (Photo:...

Keeping the Holidays Safe and Festive, Despite Food Allergies.
November 11, 2004... DENVER, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Guess who's coming to dinner? Aunt Edna with lactose intolerance, cousin Eddie who is wheat-free, and your sister who avoids eggs. Relax, says one of America's foremost experts on special diets. Holiday...

Cast Aside the Traditional Eggnog; Try a Merry Berry Bubbly With a Holiday Feast.
November 11, 2004... SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With champagne for the adults, or sparkling cider for the children, Merry Berry Bubbly is great new drink to go with a holiday feast, according to Yvan Lemoine, a Torani's beverage consultant. ...

Heading Home for the Holidays? Time to Assess Needs of Aging Loved Ones; Easter Seals Offers Tips for Adult Sons and Daughters This Season.
November 11, 2004... CHICAGO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Gathering to celebrate and reconnect with family and friends for the holidays is a highlight for all, young and old. Along with the turkey, menorah, tree, gifts and good tidings, going "home for the holidays"...

Create a World of Winter Romance as the Cold Winds Blow.
November 11, 2004... NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Let it snow: you're safe and cozy, wrapped in a world of comfort and beauty. Sound good? Then go for it. By shopping at specialty Web sites and in catalogs, you can bring romance right to your doorstep --...

Give the Gift of Fun and Fitness; - Expert Offers Advice on Fun Fitness Gifts for the Whole Family -.
November 11, 2004... FAIRFIELD, Conn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Family fitness is a hot new trend, according to a leading expert in the field, who says there are many appropriate, inexpensive and easy gifts to choose from this year to help families jumpstart their...

Card Games Heat Up This Season As Push-Ups Replace Poker Chips.
November 11, 2004... SAN DIEGO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Break a sweat this holiday season with a custom deck of playing cards that allows you to create and randomize your own workout. Simply shuffle the deck and perform up to 50 exercises pictured and described...

Ho-Ho-Hollywood ... The Best of the Holidays From Tinseltown.
November 11, 2004... DENVER, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are a time for the best of friends, family, and of course, movies. While we often associate Hollywood blockbusters with summertime, more families go to the movies together during the holiday season...

Dolls Based on Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Dot Richardson and Other Inspiring Women Introduced by Girls Explore(TM).
November 11, 2004... BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Life-like, bendable 12" dolls based on contemporary and historical "can-do" women including Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman and Dot Richardson, and others, have been introduced by the Girls...

Leading Gift Idea Site Offers Self-Assurance in Quest for the Right Gift.
November 11, 2004... KENNESAW, Ga., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding the right gift can take days and often stretch into weeks or even months. FindGift.com, the leading site for finding creative gift ideas, has spent the last 7 years perfecting their gift search...

Bell's: Spicing up New England Holidays for 137 Years.
November 11, 2004... WEYMOUTH, Mass., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than six generations, Bell's Seasoning's secret blend of seven, imported spices has been a star of holiday dinners throughout New England. In its distinctive little yellow box with a blue...

Looking for That Certain Gift They Will Absolutely Use Every Day of the Year? Try a Heated Towel Rack!
November 11, 2004... HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover the "oh, yes!" gift for every person on your holiday list for whom there never has been the right gift! It's the Warmrails(R) towel warming and drying rack. And there are several key...

Kids Can Instant Message on the Cool, New Zipit Wireless Messenger; Zipit is a new portable IM device that connects to wireless networks and enables users to chat with no monthly service fee.
November 11, 2004... GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- For parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles looking for an affordable gift for the teens and preteens in their life, the Zipit(TM) Wireless Messenger is a new instant messaging tool that kids and...

Great Gifts Under $50 for the Outdoor Adventure Seeker.
November 11, 2004... JACKSON, Wyo., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- As if the fear of holiday overeating wasn't enough, there's also the equally unhealthy concern of exceeding one's holiday gift budget. For those who seek relief from debt-inducing gift-giving tendencies,...

Seasonal Cleaning to Make Homes Shine.
November 11, 2004... NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasonal cleaning means an all-out attack on dust, dirt and clutter. With the holidays, cleaning can be a challenge, with less time and more reason to make homes beautiful, spotless and company-perfect....

Great Audio Gifts for MP3 Lovers; Cambridge SoundWorks Offers Gifts for Every Lifestyle and Budget.
November 11, 2004... ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, shoppers will be after the latest gadgets for family and friends. Among those in demand are MP3 players and related accessories. Cambridge SoundWorks(R) highlights some of the most...

OpenTable.com Gift Certificates Make Ultimate Gift for Food Lovers.
November 11, 2004... SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopping for the food lovers on your list just got easier. This year, online restaurant reservation provider, OpenTable.com, is offering dining gift certificates at http://gifts.opentable.com/ . The...

Holiday III Feature Package.
November 11, 2004... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with the holiday season and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the...

Meritor Suspension Systems Company to Close Sheffield, U.K. Plant.
November 11, 2004... SHEFFIELD, England, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor Suspension Systems Company (MSSC) announced today the decision to close its Sheffield, England, stabilizer bar plant following the conclusion of a 90-day mass redundancy consultation process...

/FIRST AND FINAL ADD - TO028 - Western Forest Products Inc. earnings/.
November 11, 2004... MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following discussion and analysis reports on and explains the financial condition and results of operations of Western Forest Products Inc. (the "Company", "us", "we", or "our") for the period...

American Jewish Committee Statement on Death of Yasser Arafat.
November 11, 2004... NEW YORK, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement issued today by the American Jewish Committee: The passing of Yasser Arafat today ends a tragic chapter in the history of the Middle East and presents a potentially new...

One Great Reason to Visit McDonald's Next Week.
November 11, 2004... DALLAS, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- If you ask airplane pilot and Challenge Air For Kids and Friends volunteer, Theron Wright, and Weatherford, Texas high school student, Brodie Sharp, what is their passion in life, they'd tell you "flying". If...

St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc. Receives FDA Letter for X STOP(R).
November 11, 2004... ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc. (SFMT) today announced that it received notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) describing the actions needed to be taken by the company so that...

5,779 Total Winners With No Jackpot Winner(s) in Tonight's WINFALL Drawing.
November 11, 2004... LANSING, Mich., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning WINFALL numbers for tonight's drawing were: 06 07 33 38 39 42 Other cash prize winners from tonight's WINFALL drawing included: 7 ...

Manhattan Mortgage's Melissa Cohn Receives Habitat - NYC's Builder of the Year Award.
November 11, 2004... NEW YORK, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manhattan Mortgage Company announced today that owner and President Melissa Cohn received the Builder of the Year award from Habitat for Humanity at their Habitat-NYC 5th Annual Builder Awards Gala in...

Edify Names Jim Wambach Vice President of Worldwide Sales Operations; Industry Veteran Brings More Than 25 Years of Enterprise Software Experience to Leading Speech Provider.
November 11, 2004... SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Edify Corporation, a leading global supplier of voice and speech solutions, today announced the appointment of Jim Wambach as vice president of worldwide sales operations. Wambach will focus on...

Rodney Strong Vineyards Announces Vice President of National Accounts.
November 11, 2004... HEALDSBURG, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Rodney Strong Vineyards has promoted Rebecca Tipton to the newly created position of Vice President, National Accounts. Ms. Tipton has twenty-seven years of experience in the wine industry with the...

Governor Rendell Issues Veterans Day Statement.
November 11, 2004... HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell issued the following statement on tomorrow's observance of Veterans Day, the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918: "As we celebrate Veterans Day...

NYSE Closing Wednesday, November 10, 2004.
November 11, 2004... ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE FOR TODAY: $49,639.1 (Billion) FIVE MOST ACTIVE STOCKS TRADED TODAY: CORPORATE NAME VOLUME BY STOCK DOLLAR Pfizer 32,053,800 ...

San Diego Excellence in Energy (SANDEE) Award Program Unveiled; San Diego Regional Energy Office and San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce to Spotlight Businesses Saving Energy.
November 11, 2004... SAN DIEGO, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote energy savings and sustainability, the San Diego Regional Energy Office (SDREO) and San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce (SDRCC) today announced a new annual award program -- the San Diego...

House Members Host Ramadan Iftar on Capitol Hill; 2nd Annual Islamic Fast-Breaking Dinner Sponsored by 10 Representatives.
November 11, 2004... WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 150 congressional staffers, American Muslim leaders, diplomats from Islamic-majority nations, and elected officials from both major political parties turned out tonight for the second annual...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- U.S. Small Business Administration/.
November 11, 2004... In the news release, National Vet Award to Arizona SBA's Jim Pipper, issued earlier today by U.S. Small Business Administration over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the name in the third and fourth paragraphs should read...

Dallas Fed Conference to Examine Future of Border Economy.
November 11, 2004... DALLAS, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Security concerns and global competition are among factors currently challenging the historically robust job growth along the U.S.-Mexican border. A group of noted experts in border issues will discuss what...

Give Rare, Award-Winning California Wine Now Available In 2 Or 4-Bottle Gift Packs.
November 11, 2004... GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Even the savviest sommelier has yet to taste every rare bottle of highly-rated California wine. A couple of connoisseurs are helping to bring the best to all wine lovers. ...

Finally a User Friendly Pocket-Guide on the Rules of Golf for Use on the Course.
November 11, 2004... MIAMI, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever been on the course, hit an errant shot and been stuck thinking what exactly should I do? Have you ever been playing in a tournament and had a partner question how to replay a shot... you aren't...

Prepare Your Home for Holiday Visitors; Home Safety Council Encourages Families to Conduct a Holiday Home Safety Walk-Through before Guests Arrive.
November 11, 2004... WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Safety Council research shows that home injuries cause an average of nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits each year, and if hosts have not prepared, busy holiday events and gatherings...

Multimedia News Release - Holiday Entertaining Tips Add Ease to the Season; Avocados Add an Elegant Touch to Holiday Entertaining.
November 11, 2004... IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday entertaining season upon us, now is the perfect time to begin planning for those festive gatherings. No doubt, Santa will be satisfied with a plate of cookies and a glass of milk, but...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cake.
November 11, 2004... MADISON, Wis., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Nothing says holidays like the delicious flavor of a sweet treat. This Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Cake from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board incorporates real dairy products to create a festive,...

Stocking Stuffers That Sizzle; Weber(R) Grills and Accessories Heat Up the Holidays.
November 11, 2004... PALATINE, Ill., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, if you're lucky, maybe someone will stuff your stocking with a few lumps of charcoal. That's right, with year-round grilling growing in popularity, some of...

Towel Warmers Provide a Unique Spa Gift Idea for the Home.
November 11, 2004... LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A home spa experience is within reach with simple accessories like towel warmers, which can easily transform the bath into a warm and inviting retreat. (Photo:...

Think Spring: Birdhouses & Feeders Make Great Holiday Gifts; Bird Products that Combine Functionality with Decorative Design Top Holiday Wish Lists.
November 11, 2004... KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- If you think giving gifts reminiscent of spring during the cold winter months is inappropriate, think again. Bird lovers and gardeners everywhere will thank you forever if you forego the scarf or...

For the Holidays Get Dad the Same Golf Trainer That Jack Nicklaus Uses!
November 11, 2004... NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inside Approach is not only the easiest, most effective golf swing trainer ever, it is also the one of hottest Holiday gifts for 2004. Endorsed by Jack Nicklaus, the Inside Approach has become one of...

Kids Trend Report Says Retro Toys, Crafts and Computer Games Top Holiday Wish Lists; Scholastic Experts Spot Top Trends and Products for Kids.
November 11, 2004... NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the global children's publishing and media company, unveils the holiday edition of the "Scholastic Kids Trend Report," a guide to the most popular trends in holiday books, games and toys for kids...

New Book Gives Carbohydrate Counts of Alcoholic Beverages; Diet Book Contains the Carbohydrate Counts of 1000 Beers, 400 Wines, Scores of Liquors, and Liqueurs and 200 Low-Carb Mixed-Drink Recipes. Valuable Reference Guide for Anyone on Atkins, South Beach, or Any Low-Carbohydrate Diet.
November 11, 2004... CHICAGO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Adams Media Corporation announced today that 'The Low Carb Bartender: Carb Counts for Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks and More' (ISBN 1593372531, $9.95) is now available in nationwide bookstores and Internet book...

Cooking.com Announces the Top Ten 'Must Haves' for the Holiday Cooking Season; - New Time-Saving Gadgets Make the Cut -.
November 11, 2004... SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooking.com announced today the top ten "must have" items for the kitchen in preparation for holiday cooking. Matt Bunn, Vice-President of Merchandising at Cooking.com stated, "Holiday cooking...

Tri-C's Crooked River Groove Presents 'Xe La Week,' Celebrating a New CD Release.
November 11, 2004... CLEVELAND, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Recording Arts and Technology Program (RAT) at Cuyahoga Community College through Crooked River Groove Records is releasing "Xe La Koo Schtik" by Cleveland-based alternative folk recording artist Xe La....

Business in Asia Today -- Nov. 11, 2004.
November 11, 2004... SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 11 /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. SOUTH...

Asian Markets -- Shares Close Broadly Lower -- Nov. 11.
November 11, 2004... SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 11 /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...

'Report Card' on America's Breakfast Habits Reveals Parents Aren't Making the Grade; PTO Today Spotlights Breakfast, Such as Cereal, as Simple but Important First Step for Parents in Helping to Prepare Kids for School.
November 11, 2004... WRENTHAM, Mass., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of parent-teacher conferences, a new "report card" on America's breakfast eating habits reveals that parents need to take a lesson themselves in how best to boost budding brain power....

Film Inspired by Buddhist Writer Double Winner at Columbus International Film Festival.
November 11, 2004... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The film "Another Way of Seeing Things" which challenges media stereotyping in times of conflict has won two awards at the 2004 Columbus International Film Festival, one of the oldest and most...

Holiday Guest Bed and Bath Spruce Up.
November 11, 2004... NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season for friends and relatives to visit and, for some, to stay overnight. As a host, you want them to feel at home and remember your hospitality. Now is the perfect time to do a quick...

Activision Ushers in the Holiday Season With Action-Packed Game Line-Up for the Entire Family.
November 11, 2004... SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season around the corner, Activision, Inc. is showcasing a video game line-up that is sure to bring holiday cheer to every member of the family. The slate includes games based on...

Gourmet Gifts: Kobe-Style Beef Pastrami, Wild Boar Sausage and Truffle Mousse Pate Join Pot Pies, Chili and Steak Jerky in Allen Brothers (Home of Great Steakhouse Steaks(R)) Holiday Catalog.
November 11, 2004... CHICAGO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're looking for holiday gifts of great taste that taste great, from $100 a pound beef to chicken pot pie, the new 44-page fine-dining catalog from Allen Brothers, of Chicago, is the source for you. ...

Celebrate the Season in Style.
November 11, 2004... AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A gift of jewelry can make the holidays memorable, merry and bright. Whether it's fun and flirty jewelry that embraces bold, sparkling color or more classic, timeless styles, Kay Jewelers offers a dazzling...

WallSt.net Airing Exclusive CEO Audio Interviews With ARBA and CHMS.
November 11, 2004... NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Wall Street Network audio interviews are detailed discussions of each company's core competencies, recent developments, current financial position and upcoming milestones direct with a member of the company's...

Comnetix Inc Continues to Expand Its Marketshare in State of New York With Three Contract Awards Valued at More Than US $230,000.
November 11, 2004... TORONTO, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Comnetix Inc (TSX: CXI), a leading provider of biometric identification and authentication solutions, continues to expand its share of the market within the State of New York with the receipt of three purchase...

Go Daddy Augments its Secure SSL Certificate Offerings With New Wildcard SSL Certificates.
November 11, 2004... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Go Daddy Group, Inc., parent company of GoDaddy.com, the No. 1 registrar of domain names, announced today that it has augmented its existing Secure SSL Certificate offerings with new Wildcard SSL...

PacifiCare Behavioral Health's Dr. Christy Beaudin named a Fellow for the California HealthCare Foundation's Leadership Program; Beaudin is First Fellow From a Managed Behavioral Health Care Organization in Leadership Program Dedicated to Improving Health Care in California.
November 11, 2004... SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Christy L. Beaudin, Ph.D., LCSW, CPHQ and director of quality improvement for PacifiCare Behavioral Health, was appointed a Fellow for the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) Leadership Program....

Genencor Launches Hazardous Chemical Decontamination Enzymes for First Responders; DEFENZ(TM) line of products introduced this week at FireRescue Conference in Las Vegas.
November 11, 2004... PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Genencor International, Inc. announced today that its new line of decontamination enzymes to combat nerve gas agents and organophosphate-based pesticides is now available for sale. Genencor's...

Verizon Wireless Names Townsend CFO.
November 11, 2004... BEDMINSTER, N.J., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group (NYSE and LSE: VOD), has named John Townsend Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2005. He will...

Samsung Honored With Ten CES 2005 Innovation Awards.
November 11, 2004... RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics, the world's fastest growing consumer electronics brand, has been honored with ten International CES Innovations 2005 Design and Engineering Showcase Awards, it was announced...

Delphi MyFi Named 2005 'Best of Innovations' in Portable Audio Category by CEA; Delphi XM SKYFi2, Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit and Delphi XM Roady2 Personal Audio System Named Innovation Honorees.
November 11, 2004... TROY, Mich., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Corp. , America's leading satellite radio manufacturer, today announced that the Delphi XM2go MyFi, the industry's first personal and portable satellite radio, has been named the 2005 "Best of...

E2open Delivers Industry's First Demonstration of RosettaNet Automated Enablement (RAE); E2open Demonstration Hub Validates Functionality Designed to Bring B2B to Small and Mid-sized Enterprises.
November 11, 2004... REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- E2open today announced the availability of the first demonstration environment to showcase the newly- proposed capabilities developed under the RosettaNet Automated Enablement (RAE) foundational...

Award Winning and Market Leading PRISMIQ MediaPlayer Now Available From Saks Department Store Group (SDSG).
November 11, 2004... SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- PRISMIQ, Inc. (http://www.prismiq.com/), a leader in networked entertainment devices and software, today announced that the PRISMIQ MediaPlayer is available for purchase at Saks Department Store...

HydroPoint Secures $11.9 Million in Venture Funding.
November 11, 2004... PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc., the leading provider of smart irrigation management solutions, today announced that it has closed $11.9 million in first-round funding. The company's investors include...