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PDC (Power Digital Card) Releases High Speed SD Cards with Speed Performances of over 10MegaBytes per Second
After breaking the density barrier for MMC and SD cards by mass production of its 1GigaByte products, PDC (Power Digital Card) announces new technologies to enhance the speed performance of its memory cards. 2003-12-31

PDC (Power Digital Card) Announces its USB2.0 High Speed Flash Drive Products -Highest Performance Speed in the Industry-
USB2.0 Flash Drive of read speed over 14.5MB and write speed over 12.1MB/Sec available from PDC 2003-12-31

Keeping Your New Years Resolutions — All Year Round (In Just 8 Minutes A Day!)
Survey says half of all New Year's resolutions are abandoned within a month. Ramon Williamson, a renowned author, motivational speaker and life coach to the stars, helps busy people keep their resolutions, and accomplish their goals in just 8 minutes a day! 2003-12-31

Swapagift.com Expands its "Cash for Your Card" Program
Pioneer of online gift card marketplace expands its "Cash For Your Card" program, and will now purchase gift cards from over 30 select merchants. 2003-12-31

Americas Best Kitchens List for 2003 Announced
America has long been known as the melting pot of the world. It’s a place where cultures collide to create entirely new traditions of living, interacting, celebrating and most notably – cooking. 2003-12-31

BetterProfiles.Com Launches a Writing Service Aiming to Polish the Profiles of 40 Million Online Daters
Profile has been rated the top factor that influences the decision of serious online dating users and with the online dating market booming, BetterProfiles.com is aiming to improve the online dating experience of millions of users who have been seeking dates on more than 2500 dating sites. Betterprofiles.com provides an array of professionally written essays including, “About Me”, “The Person I am looking for” and a first contact email introduction. Backed up by a network of professionals writers specialized in creative, poem and novel writing is aiming to reach most of the 40 million users online dating sites receive every year based on Jupiter Research. 2003-12-31

Xiiva Answers Indias Call for Broadband
Xiiva Systems appoints Gee Telecom as its master distributor for the Indian market. 2003-12-31

Explore 2004 Travel Horizons with Travel Wisdom: Tips, Tools, and Tactics for all Travelers by Lynne and Hank Christen
Whether you dream of sipping champagne at the Eiffel Tower, cruising the sunny Caribbean, walking The Great Wall of China, driving across America, flying to Grandmother’s house for the weekend, or vacationing close to home, Travel Wisdom: Tips, Tools, and Tactics for All Travelers provides tried-and-true travel solutions and strategies. 2003-12-31

Do You Know if Your Food is Safe?
When you are at the local grocery store, do you ever stop and think where the foods you eat come from? Most of us take food safety for granted, we feel comfortable that our stores provide us the best food at the best price, and protect us from any possible contaminated food. 2003-12-31

Another Medical Milestone for the HairMAX LaserComb - Now a Class 2A Medical Device in Singapore
The LaserComb (Laser Comb) is now a class 2A medical device in Singapore and complies with all safety, quality and performance requirements for treatment of hair loss and hair re-growth. 2003-12-31

Fitness Expert and Motivational Speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Bob Weinstein Selected as Health and Fitness Advisor for Affinity Solutions
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Bob brings to the table over 25 years of leadership and fitness experience. Colonel Weinstein is best described as high energy, enthusiastic, fun, humorous, motivational, inspirational and informative. He is also a dynamic motivational speaker. He will be featured on the History Channel in the series "Tactical to Practical" in May 2004. His health and wellness business, Fountain of Youth Fitness, is located in Fort Lauderdale and his website can be found at www.BeachBootCamp.net. Affinity Solutions (www.affinitysolutions.com), a leading provider of customer relationship marketing programs, selected Bob Weinstein as its new Health & Fitness Advisor for their clients’ programs. 2003-12-31

New Spin on Yoga for the New Year!!!
For most people, losing weight, getting in shape and finding balance are on the top of their New Year resolution lists. 2003-12-31

Elegant Plus Model Calendar 2004 Celebrates Curves and Benefits Dress for Success ®
Beauty, curves and empowerment are what it’s all about in 2004. ElegantPlus.com (www.elegantplus.com), a fashion and lifestyle portal and e-zine on the World Wide Web specializing in sizes 12-34W, showcases twelve dazzling beauties and some wonderful photography in an upscale plus size model calendar, now on sale exclusively on the Internet. 2003-12-31

Need Some Spice In Your Life?
Are you fed up with your daily rat race for money? Are you bored with lousy politics and goofy politicians? Are you emotionally dissatisfied with Sunday speeches and boring cocktail parties, where nothing even happens? Do you believe life has a meaning? Perhaps you need a break. Recharge your fantasy batteries. 2003-12-31

Public Relations: Key to Business Growth in the New Year – or Any Time of Year Marketing Expert Offers Tips For Using PR Effectively
The new year is here and everyone is making personal resolutions. But according to small business marketing expert Shannon Cherry, APR, companies should also be making resolutions in order to improve their business growth for the upcoming year. 2003-12-31

Matt Potts Stands Tall in His Latest Fashion Athletic Shoes
Release of new patented fashion athletic shoes (skateboard style) 2003-12-31

Mylo Carbia Launches 'Zohar Films'
Hollywood screenwriter Mylo Carbia announces plans today to launch a new independent film company called Zohar Films. 2003-12-31

Scientists Prove Prayer Works.
International lecturers and authors, Gary and Chrissie Blaze, of "The Field", who taught alongside leading frontier scientists, have launched a powerful technique to tap into the "energy of life". For only a few minutes a day it is proven you can gain great strength, and power when you learn to tap The Field. Prayer is one of the most effective ways to do this. 2003-12-31

Medjobcity.com ads Hospital directory to the website.
Medjobcity.com expands its service to health care jobseekers by adding US Hospital directory to the website. 2003-12-31

Teen Ushers in the New Year by launching web site that encourages parents to drug, alcohol, and tobacco test teens at home.
"Home drug testing really works", says 17 year old Linzy Hildreth, and she has created a new web site (www.drugtestyourteen.com) to urge families to implement a home drug testing program. Linzy is sick of seeing what drugs do to teens, and she is doing something about it. 2003-12-31

Cute Baby Photo Contest by Baby Bedding Town – Free Participation – Win Prizes
Enter your cute baby photo to win bragging rights to your friends, adoration from thousands of web visitors all over the world, and prizes from Baby Toytown, Inc (http://www.babybeddingtown.com. The photo which scores highest by *you* our voters in this month will receive a $100 gift certificate to Baby Toytown, Inc. and have their cute baby photo displayed on our http://www.babytoytown.com website homepage for 1 full month. 2003-12-31

Johnnierenee Nelson publishes sixth book on Kwanzaa poetry
This book is a spritually nuturing work for all ages and a "must have" for any serious Kwanzaa celebrant. 2003-12-31

New Dating Site all about quality... not quantity.
quality-dating-services.com - New Dating Site all about quality... not quantity. 2003-12-31

publisher acquires rights to second edition of the critically acclaimed novel, the ferry woman, a novel of the mountain meadows massacre, by gerald grimmett
This is to update readers that both novels by Gerald Grimmett are back in print and available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and may be ordered by fine bookshops from Ingrams iPage distribution network. 2003-12-31

Initium Capital Announces Scottsdale Headquarters
Initium Capital, LLC, an early stage venture capital firm, announced today that its General Partners have decided to establish the headquarter office in Scottsdale, AZ. 2003-12-31

Worried About All Those Latest Windows Security Holes and Potential Hacker Attacks?
iolo technologies, LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of software products designed to enhance the performance and security of PCs running the Microsoft Windows operating systems, is helping computer users fight hackers, viruses, and other dangerous invaders with the release of their new System Mechanic 4 Professional software. 2003-12-31

Darkness Singer Sold Soul To Devil In Exchange For Fame And Fortune, Claims UK Voodoo Doctor
Lord of Darkness may have helped UK rockers rise to fame. 2003-12-31

Entrepreneur Enters Brave New World of E-Commerce
Entrepreneur announces the opening of 3 online businesses selling art, gift items and personal safety products delivered directly to the customer. 2003-12-31

Villas in Short Supply for 2004 Maui Vacations
A good economy and minimal housing inventory has made it hard to find a villa to rent for that Maui vacation. Many of these beach estates now have year-round Hawaii residents living in them, and it will take some advance planning for the vacationer to find a villa for a large or extended family group. Vacationers are planning six to 12 months ahead for that big Maui vacation, according to C. W. Henderson, proprietor of Hale Lele, a luxury villa on Maui's shouth shore. 2003-12-31

Bet Your Pounds Away - New Internet Site, DietBET.com, Harnesses the Power of Incentive
Want to lose weight? Put your money where your mouth is. Bet on yourself. Put up $50, $100 or more. If you lose the weight you get it back. If not? Well you get to keep the pounds. 2003-12-31

Alabama Songwriter Heads To Texas In Support of 6th Street
Adam Hood, the twenty eight year old singer songwriter from Opelika, AL, will head west to Texas in support of his soon-to-be released CD, 6th Street - due out on Austin, TX-based Square Park Entertainment January 20, 2004. The tour will begin on 1/23 in Jackson, MS with stops in Monroe LA, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, Oxford MS, and Memphis among others. Hood will take his blend of southern-influenced roots rock into the Carolinas in late February with a stop back home in Alabama to open for Edwin McCain at The Supper Club in Auburn, AL on 2/10. 2003-12-31

The Greatest Vitamin In The World A brand new vitamin formulation that is taking the vitamin industry by storm! This is the only vitamin you will ever have to take.
The Greatest Vitamin In The World was formulated to replace all the vitamins supplements that you might have to take today. 2003-12-31

Global Expansion continues – New office opens overseas
Customer Systems announced the opening of a new overseas office, located in Melbourne, Australia. The new office will service CSI's growing clientele and seek new business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. 2003-12-31

TOP TEN LOSERS OF 2003, From The Comedy Wire Radio Service
Pat Reeder and Laura Ainsworth, self-proclaimed "loserologists" and writers of the internationally-syndicated radio humor service "The Comedy Wire" and the book "Nine Hallmarks of Highly Incompetent Losers," present their annual list of the past year's ten biggest losers. 2003-12-31

Mystery Clears on Famous Bullwinkle Cartoon Voice
Now the truth is known about the voice of Sherman on Rocky and Bullwinkle's Peabody and Sherman: Walter Tetley. 2003-12-31

Century City Launches Inaugural Film Festival With Ed Wood Award: Announces Official Call For Entries
The Century City Film Festival announces it official Call for Entries January 5, 2004. Cult favorite, Director Ed Wood to be honored. 2003-12-31

iolo technologies Names ITRed as Its UK Representative for Launch of Search and Recover Software. Powerful, Easy-to-Use File Recovery Software Instantly Finds Any File from Any Type of Media
iolo technologies, LLC (www.iolo.com), a leading developer and manufacturer of software products designed to enhance the performance and security of PCs running the Microsoft Windows operating systems, has named the Portland, Dorset-based ITRed Ltd (www.itred.com) as a distributor for their new Search and Recover(TM) file recovery software for the UK market. 2003-12-31

The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls Announce Theme for New Years Eve Party
The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls, through its founders Kristina “Morgan” Rose and Deandra “Brooksie” Brooks, announce the theme for their 2003-2004 New Year’s Eve Party. 2003-12-31

Keith B. Jones launches first online radio station delivering financial information to minorities!
Minority Investor Orgainization launches "Bringing Wall Street To You" a 24 hr online radio broadcast. 2003-12-31

A & R of the company that represents artists Mary J Blidge and Joe are Callin on All female and male Vocal Groups and solo artists,
music buiness management/production/publishing A.S C.A.P. member company looking for new talent 2003-12-31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Get your talents seen by the world! Titan Entertainment, Inc. Seeks the Best Music Artists & Female Models! DJ's around the US contact Titan @ songforamerica@aol.com!
DJ's & Record Pools Unite! Titan Entertainment, Inc. & U.M.V.D. presents PS & Non-U club smash hit Body Rubbin! Vinyl's available for DJ's and Mix Shows around the world. Palm Beach, FL Based Titan Entertainment, Inc. is seeking DJ's around the world to promote PS & Non-U's Universal Music And Video Distribution release Body Rubbin! 2003-12-31

MAC Trucks Inc. Tough On Oil Specs
In order that original equipment manufacturers keep their products rolling, their reputation keeps on making them money. 2003-12-31

Uncle Sam's Army Navy Wants You...
Forecasters, fashionistas, and the fabulous consumer all agree “Military Fashion is Chic!” It’s evident from season to the season on the runways from the silhouettes to the accessories. It’s visible in pop-culture in the outfits that adorned all from the stars to the fans. Designers have used the Military Uniform as a muse for many collections, and through this set many trends. We invite you to visit Uncle Sam’s Army Navy Outfitters and experience the “Real McCoy”. Uncle Sam’s is proud to announce that we have launched an “In-Store-Showroom.” This makes the process of obtaining fantastic pieces for photo-shoots much easier, and stylist friendly. 2003-12-31

First Rx Supplement Tablet for Birth Control Pill Users
Pharmelle Pharmaceutical Company has announced the availability of FEMTABS, the first-ever prescription vitamin mineral supplement designed exclusively for patients on “The Pill”. FEMTABS are formulated to address the unique nutritional needs of oral contraceptive (OC) users. 2003-12-31

A YANKEE CENTURY by HARVEY FROMMER If you love baseball, if you love the New York Yankees - -you will love this book.” - -Paul ONeill
"Yankee fans who can't learn enough about their favorite team will think they died and went to heaven with all that Frommer offers on each page." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 2003-12-31

Nic Walker Solo Show at Haze Gallery "Bargain Basement Used Cars" January 10, 2004- February 2, 2004 Opening Night: Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 8pm featuring performance piece by Nic Walker and music from Djin Teeth [Fang], Avery Bell and Evolutionary Jass Band. 6635 N. Baltimore St Portland, OR 97203 Gallery Hours: Sat-Sun 6-12 and by appt.
Nic Walker Solo Show at Haze Gallery "Bargain Basement Used Cars" January 10, 2004- February 2, 2004 Opening Night: Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 8pm featuring performance piece by Nic Walker and music from Djin Teeth [Fang], Avery Bell and Evolutionary Jass Band. 6635 N. Baltimore St Portland, OR 97203 Gallery Hours: Sat-Sun 6-12 and by appt. 2003-12-31

ARM7/uClinux kit supports Xilinx 200K Gates FPGA - NET-Start! FPGA from WISCORE Inc.
Wiscore Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan) announced support for incorporating the Xilinx Spartan-II XC2S200 FPGA into uClinux/ARM7-based embedded systems and devices. The support consists of an "FPGA daughter board" that plugs into the expansion connector of Wiscore's NET-Start! platform, an ARM7/uClinux embedded system development kit. 2003-12-31

ADDA (Advanced Data Dictionary Architect) Released
ADDA is an excellent supplement to the modern development tools. Not only it organizes database-related metadata, but also transforms the long tedious procedure of database upgrade to a single click, eliminating the very need of DBA presence on site. Given its easy deployment, it is even more effective for large scale application users.Save time and money developing databases. 2003-12-31

The UK's only Jewish arts and entertainment radio programme grows thanks to the internet
The UK's only weekly Jewish arts and entertainment programme on radio, The SomethingJewish Show is building up a firm following not only in London where it is broadcast but also across the internet. 2003-12-31

Together Dating Service Celebrates 30 Years of Matchmaking
The world’s largest introduction service, Together Dating, can now be referred to as the longest standing introduction service in the U.S. With a total of 60 locations and affiliates throughout North America, Together Dating Service celebrates their 30th year of matchmaking. 2003-12-31

Produce bags,cases,wallet,agenda,organzier,portfolio
Bags,cases,wallet,agenda,organzier,portfolio and school suppliers 2003-12-31

KM2, INC. Showcases Award Winning Designs at the Prominent New York INternational Gift Fair from February 1-5, 2003
Collection Will Be Displayed in the Accent on Design Section of the New York International Gift Fair at the Jacob Javitts Center in New York 2003-12-31

New Site Launched for the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (of Great Britain)
MSO.net are pleased to announce the launch of a website for the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (of Great Britain).The site details all the events and championships organised by the MCRCB including the British Superbike Championship and the FIM World Championship. 2003-12-31

Nicholas piramal buys-out partners 50% in Sarabhai piramal pharmaceuticals for rs. 693 million
Nicholas Piramal India Limited (NPIL) today announced the buy-out of its partner’s 50% stake in Sarabhai Piramal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited (SPPL) for Rs.693 million. 2003-12-31

Wound Care Consulting Firm Appoints Director of Marketing
3S, the consulting firm specializing in the wound and skin care industry, recently announced the appointment of Mr. Derek Hill to the position of Director of Marketing, North America. 2003-12-31

Virtual Serial Ports Driver XP - a linked virtual serial ports emulator - has been updated to version 4.0!
Virtual Serial Ports Driver XP creates two virtual serial ports linked to each other via virtual null-modem cable. 2003-12-31

Momentum Group Names Project Superintendent
Terry Espy, President of Momentum Group, has announced that Gerald Hardison has joined the firm as Project Superintendent. Hardison, a Durham native, has extensive experience as a residential and commercial builder and was most recently a principal at D&G Contractors and J&H Cabinetry. In this position, Hardison will be responsible for coordinating projects, managing the subcontractors, and assuring that timelines and quality standards are met. 2003-12-31

Clyde Taxi Advertising secure Scotland's largest Taxi Advertising contract
Vodka Kick - Kick off Taxi Advertising Campaign in Edinburgh 2003-12-31

New Dating Site all about quality... not quantity.
quality-dating-services.com - New Dating Site all about quality... not quantity. 2003-12-31

LogicLibrary and EPAM Systems Announce First SAP NetWeaver Add-On For Software Reuse
New SAP NetWeaver addition for Logidex expands LogicLibrary's unmatched integration with popular development environments, which include IBM WebSphere and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003-12-31

Winners and Losers of 2003. A Consumer's view from Texas.
Since Governor Perry began fighting for Texas consumers prior to the 2002 election, insurance policyholders received two black eyes: higher rates and less coverage. Once the consumers wake up and take notice, Governor Rick Perry¹s political career will be knocked out cold. 2003-12-31

Sex, Sex, Slim?
Recent reports suggest that vigorous lovemaking can burn calories at a heart-pumping pace - up to 120 calories an hour. Now a new diet says,"Make Love, Lose Weight". Learn how this new formula can lead to rapid, natural weight loss. 2003-12-31

Virtual Assistants Gain Notoriety in Time Magazine Local Author Among the Many Successful Virtual Assistants
Virtual assistants are again gaining national attention; this time being quoted in the November 17th, 2003 issue of Time Magazine. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101031117-538933,00.html. 2003-12-31

Most Homeowners think their most expensive purchase is their home, but theyre wrong! Their mortgage is their most expensive purchase.
Oliver Maldonado Mortgage consultant, industry leader and Author of “The Mortgage Book” reveals how homeowners have been mislead & miss informed. A $125,000 home with an 8.50% interest rate will cost the homeowner $221,011.07 in interest alone!! The homeowner will pay $346,011.07 for a $125,000 home! 2003-12-31

CONNECTIONS Tracks, Special Luncheon, Workshop Focus On Success Factors for Home Networkings Future at 2004 CES Analysts and Industry Execs provide insight and understanding of latest developments
Parks Associates has announced special tracks, a luncheon, and a pre-show workshop to be hosted at 2004 CES, focused on consumer demand and the latest industry developments for broadband services and home networking. These events will feature industry executives and analysts sharing their expertise and insight on the future course for networked products and services in the home 2003-12-31

Green Hills Software Announces Royalty-Free CANbus Support for Its INTEGRITY Real-Time Operating System
Royalty-Free Combination Targets Automotive and Industrial Controls Markets 2003-12-31

Who's Naughty, Who's Nice .. Google Christmas 2003
An executive summary of what happened in the Google Florida Update, what are likely to be the reasons, and what can be done to succeed in regaining high Search Engine Rankings. 2003-12-31

International Production Team Sweet Rains Are Hitting The U.S. Dance Market With The Release Of Their New Single "Slippin' Away" On Nostalgic Records
New York, N.Y.- Life just got sweeter for Sweet Rains. The international production team landed a record deal merely two months after completion of their first project. Their first single, “Slippin’ Away” was signed by Nostalgic Records and is already at the #1 Breakout position on Billboard, poised to enter the Dance Club Play chart. 2003-12-31

U.S. Navy Transfers its Technology to Markland Technologies at Navy Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Signing Ceremony
The U.S. Navy signed a non-exclusive license agreement with Science and Technology Research (STR) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Markland Technologies (OTCBB: MRKL), at a ceremony held in Dahlgren, Va., that will transfer the chemical detection technology currently used on Navy warships to the workplace of many Americans. The technology transfer is expected to bolster homeland security across the nation. 2003-12-31

Soybean Aphid is focus of new Crop Adviser Institute CEU course.
The Iowa State University Crop Adviser Institute (CAI) has recently completed a new interactive course module on CD-ROM, entitled Soybean Aphid, authored by ISU Extension soybean specialist Palle Pedersen, ISU Extension entomologist Marlin E. Rice, ISU Extension crop specialists Brian Lang and Todd Vagts, and Brent Brueland of the ISU Agronomy Department. This module describes the soybean pest Aphis glycines and provides details on the insect’s life cycle; identification; potential for damage; current geographical distribution; and management. 2003-12-31

Border Town Casino and Bingo awards $37,218.00 to lucky Bingo player.
Hye Sun Hale wins MPBingoÒ green jackpot of $37,218.00 at the Border Town Casino and Bingo in Seneca, MO 2003-12-31

*Coming Spring 2004 (University of Wisconsin Press) THE CLASSIC ==== New York City Baseball : The Last Golden Age, 1947-1957 By Harvey Frommer
At one time New York City had three major league baseball teams: the Yankees, Giants and Dodgers. In the days after World War II, the New York teams owned baseball. 2003-12-31

MBS Welcomes New Vice President of Operations
MBS Mortgage Company, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of a new Vice President of Operations. 2003-12-31

Payless Group a new and innovative web management company, is officially launched.
Payless Group an innovative web site management company officially opens it’s doors for business today. 2003-12-31

FAST Named to EContent 100 List of ‘Companies That Matter Most for Third Consecutive Year
Fast Search & Transfer™ (FAST™), the leading developer of enterprise search and real-time alerting technologies, today announced that it has been selected for the third consecutive year as one of the most innovative enterprise search providers on EContent magazine's prestigious "EContent 100," an annual list of companies that matter most in the digital content technology market. In addition to being included on the 2003 EContent 100, FAST received multiple industry awards and industry recognition in 2003 based upon its corporate growth and superior enterprise search offerings. FAST was ranked the # 2 fastest growing European technology company on the 2003 Deloitte Technology FAST 500; listed as a 2004 European IST Prize Winner; selected as a finalist for Transform magazine's "2003 Product of the Year"; received a VARBusiness 5-Star Partner Program rating; won a 2003 Computerworld Honors 21st Century Achievement Award; and was selected as a finalist in the 2004 Codie Awards for "Best Enterprise Search Engine." Further information on all of FAST's awards can be obtained at: http://snipurl.com/3l1b 2003-12-31

Helping Distressed Homeowners In Need Of a Solution…Quickly!
Homeownes face financial difficulty everyday and are forced into unfortunate situations such as foreclosure or bankruptcy. Nationwide Home Solutions offers many programs to help the distressed seller with debt relief along with providing housing assistance to potential homeowners who have never had an opportunity to own a home until now. 2003-12-31

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation Funds River Island Sanctuary
Funding to acquire a pristine river island to house up to 25 orphaned orangutans is being provided by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK.The approximately 30-hectare site has been extensively surveyed by experts and deemed highly suitable for the release of 25 rescued orangutans from the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Project in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. 2003-12-31

Economist's Article on Smoking Bans in the December Issue of Applied Economics says the economic cost of smoking restrictions is paid by restaurant customers as well as workers and owners.
John Dunham has just published the article "The Economic Incidence Of Smoking Laws" in the peer-reviewed journal Applied Economics (Volume 35, Number 18 / 15 December 2003). The bottom line of this research is that the economic cost of smoking restrictions is paid by all restaurant customers, workers and owners. 2003-12-31

DisputeFree In Las Vegas
DisputeFree, a unique new teleconferencing tool for solving disputes and ending conflicts, kicks off with a radio campaign in Las Vegas. 2003-12-31

Official Miami Hurricanes Orange Bowl Watch Party
GameWorks throughout Florida to hold Miami Hurricane Watch Party event for fans without tickets 2003-12-31

Furniture Today Magazine Honors Furnitureland South Associates in America the Beautiful Contest
Furnitureland South, the World’s Largest Home Furnishings Showplace, was honored to have two of their Sales and Design Associates receive two of the four awards given out by leading industry publication, Furniture Today, in the publication’s recent contest, America the Beautiful, honoring the “unsung heroes and heroines of retail.” 2003-12-31

Zeta Jones & Kidman head the best-tressed list, Trump & Jacko are worst, says nationally known stylist Michael Christopher
Nationally-renowned stylist Michael Christopher Hemphill has released this year's "Best Tressed List," highlighting the best and worst hair of 2003. 2003-12-31

Network Journal Magazine features Phil Andrews appointment to African Atlantic Genealogical Society as Public Relations Director in moving up section December/January Issue
Network Journal Magazine features Phil Andrews appointment to African Atlantic Genealogical Society as Public Relations Director in moving up section December/January Issue 2003-12-31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2003 Horror-Web.com
Announcing a live chat/interview with two of the greatest horror writers of our time - Jack Ketchum and Edward Lee! In celebration of their new collaboration, Sleep Disorder [see below], we will be hosting a chat with these two wonderfully twisted talented writers in the Horror-Web chatroom on Friday, January 2nd. 2003-12-31

Self-Published Children's Book Performed On Stage in Cleveland Playhouse's Sell-Out Showcase for Publishers & Agents, May 15, 2004
Author M. LaVora Perry's children's book TANEESHA'S TREASURES OF THE HEART is selected to be performed before 600 guests, including publishers, agents, editors and the media. Date: May 15, 2004. Tickets available now for the annual sell-out event. The author has written an unpublished prequel titled Taneesha's New Family Tradition. 2003-12-31

AuctionAnalyzer's BidderTracker informs eBay Sellers of Bidder's Location.
AuctionAnalyzer adds a feature to its popular BidderTracker service that informs eBay sellers which country their bidders are located in. 2003-12-31

Illegal Street Racing In NY Documented (DVD)
2Fast2Real For Hollywood (DVD) 2003-12-31

Self-Published Author's Awarded Children's Book Praised by Pres. Bill Clinton's Personal Diarist
"What a beautiful book.... I was mesmerized by the story," says Janis F. Kearney, Former Personal Diarist for U.S President Bill Clinton of author M. LaVora Perry's children's book, WU-LUNG & I-LUNG. Ms. Perry seeks a publisher and agent for the book whose illustrations won a 2003 ADDY award from the American Advertising Federation. WU-LUNG & I-LUNG can be read free online as an e-book at www.fortunechildbooks.com 2003-12-31

Recent Mad-Cow Incident Directs Focus to Protecting Food Sources and Agriterrorism
Homelanddefensestocks.com, a global investment research portal for the Homeland Defense and Security Sector updates investors on the Agriterrorism segment of Homeland Security and what is currently being done to secure and protect food sources. 2003-12-31

The Miss Black Illinois USA Pageant seeks Delegates, City Directors, and Ambassadors.
Making a difference in the lives of the African American women in Illinois & the African American Community at large. We have a message of empowerment and strength to deliver, and we are looking for loud voices to help. 2003-12-31

Self-Published Author Propels Children's Book Onto International Stage
Author M. LaVora Perry's tireless promotional efforts have gained her self-published children's book, TANEESHA'S TREASURES OF THE HEART, national and international attention and sales. The book is currently in its third printing. The story features an African-American urban girl who relies on friendship, courage and her Buddhist faith to face a bullying child. The author has written an unpublished prequel titled Taneesha's New Family Tradition. 2003-12-31

Autobyografy Brings Big City Opportunities To Talent Across The U.S.
Latest development opens doors to talent across the country in efforts to supply a solid communication base in which talent can thrive in various fields of the arts & entertainment industry 2003-12-31

John and Yoko hold "Peace Walk" for New York City New Years Celebration
Time for peace! Nationally touring tribute act Double Fantasy - A John and Yoko Show will arrive at New York's Penn. Station at 2:20 pm on December 31st, 2003 to kick off their 12 hour "Peace Walk". They will be campaigning through the streets of New York during the annual New Years Celebration. They will be ready for interviews, questioning, photos and to share their New Year Peace handouts and ideas with all. Destinations during the Peace Walk include a stroll in Central Park West (Strawberry Fields), The Hard Rock Cafe, and Times Square - perhaps joining their fans for a coffee or two along the way. For complete times, locations and details see the itinerary below. 2003-12-31

SnowmobileWorld.com continues it's climb to the top.
SnowmobileWorld.com Ranks Ahead Of Other Snowmobile Sites 2003-12-31

A Libertarian New Year's Resolution for California: Just Say No, No, No, and No
The Libertarian Party of California recommends a No vote on every proposition that will appear on the March Primary Election ballot. 2003-12-31