Elcom and IMPAQ Partner for Hosted Supplier Enablement Solution

Elcom and IMPAQ Partner for Hosted Supplier Enablement Solution

Elcom to offer IMPAQ's hosted supplier enablement solution for Elcom's Clients

NORWOOD, Mass., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elcom International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ELCO and AIM: ELC and ELCS) , a leading international provider of hosted eProcurement and eMarketplace solutions, today announced a partnership agreement with IMPAQ Business Solutions Ltd., a leading provider of supplier enablement solutions.

IMPAQ's newly released hosted HxDE Supplier Enablement System ("SEP") provides electronic catalog management and XML transaction processing support for purchase orders and invoices. The HxDE suite of XML-based solutions enable the electronic transfer of business-critical documents between Elcom's eProcurement and eMarketplace systems and suppliers who access IMPAQ's supplier portal. The IMPAQ HxDE SEP automates the handling of purchase orders, PO acknowledgements, invoicing, remittances and transmission of supplier electronic catalogs. To simplify deployment, HxDE is remotely-hosted by Elcom. The HxDE SEP is specifically targeted at all suppliers who want to participate in eCommerce with their customers but who lack the IT infrastructure to do so cost effectively.

Robert J. Crowell, Elcom International's Chairman and CEO, said, "Supplier enablement for the small to medium sized supplier remains a challenge and we are pleased to be able to partner with IMPAQ to address this need. There is significant synergy between our two offerings; Elcom offers affordable eProcurement and eMarketplace solutions for enterprises of all sizes and is committed to driving down the total cost of solution ownership. Using IMPAQ's system, Elcom believes it can lower costs while providing clients with enhanced plug and play functionality, increased use of industry standards and improved supply chain visibility."

Michael Bennett, Managing Director of IMPAQ, said, "Suppliers which participate in Elcom's customers' eProcurement and eMarketplaces now have an integrated and hosted supplier enablement solution to accelerate supplier adoption, especially in the SME community, which is critical to the earliest realisation of all the benefits of any eProcurement or eMarketplace project. Suppliers of all sizes will be able to interoperate, through a supplier portal, at a high level of interactivity with Elcom's PECOS platform."

The IMPAQ HxDE suite includes:
* Catalogue -- a highly effective electronic catalog management system
which automates and simplifies the delivery of suppliers' product
information to their customers. Customers can view information on a
supplier's range of products and pricing and also have confidence that
it is correctly formatted, accurate and up-to-date.
* Purchase Orders -- a fully automated purchase order management system
enabling electronic receipt, validation, auditing and processing of all
purchase orders. This delivers significant reductions in the per
document cost compared with traditional methods
* Invoicing -- invoices can be generated, issued and monitored via the web
for maximum efficiencies. POs can also be "flipped" to create an

eInvoice for those organisations who cannot send eInvoices from their
back office system.

About IMPAQ Business Solutions Ltd.


IMPAQ's low cost solutions utilise the internet to accelerate an organisation's engagement in eProcurement programs by automating the electronic transfer and integration of business-critical documents throughout the supply chain irrespective of format, xml standard or back office system. Visit http://www.impaq.co.uk/ for more information.

About Elcom International, Inc.

Elcom International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ELCO and AIM: ELC and ELCS) , operates elcom, inc., an international B2B Commerce Service Provider offering affordable solutions for buyers, sellers and commerce communities to conduct business online. PECOS, Elcom's remotely-hosted flagship solution, enables enterprises of all sizes to achieve the many benefits of B2B eCommerce without the burden of infrastructure investment and ongoing content and system management. http://www.elcominternational.com/

Elcom Product Offerings

For detailed information on our PECOS(TM) eMarketplace and eProcurement and optional Dynamic Trading solutions, please visit our website at http://www.elcominternational.com/products.htm

STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release may include forward-looking statements or information. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those with respect to the Company's objectives, plans and strategies set forth herein and those preceded by or that include the words "believes," "expects," "given," "targets," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "projects", "forecasts" or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the Company's expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause the Company's future results to differ materially from those anticipated, including: (i) the Company's history of ongoing operating losses; (ii) the overall marketplace and clients' acceptance and usage of eCommerce software systems, including corporate demand therefor, the impact of competitive technologies, products and pricing, particularly given the substantially larger size and scale of certain competitors and potential competitors, control of expenses, revenue generation by the acquisition of new customers, the acceptance of the eProcurement Scotland program by public entities, and corporate demand for eProcurement and eMarketplace solutions; (iii) the consequent results of operations given the aforementioned factors; and (iv) the requirement for the Company to raise additional working capital to fund operations no later than March 2005 and the availability and terms of any such funding to the Company. Without any such funding, the Company believes it may be forced to curtail operations, and if no alternative to financing, such as a merger or acquisition is consummated, or if no other funding sources are available whatsoever, the Company may have no option but to seek protection under bankruptcy laws. Other risks are detailed from time to time in the Company's 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2004, and in its other SEC reports and statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any of the information contained or referenced in this press release.

Elcom Contact:
Investor Relations
e-mail: invrel@elcom.com


Source: Elcom International, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations of Elcom International, Inc.,
invrel@elcom.com

Web site: http://www.elcom.com/
http://www.impaq.co.uk/


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Celtic Manor and Classic FM Announce Easter Concert Starring Aled Jones

Celtic Manor and Classic FM Announce Easter Concert Starring Aled Jones

USK VALLEY, Wales, February 1/PRNewswire/ --

- With Picture



Following the resounding success of its recent Jamie Cullum
concert, The Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales has announced that it will
host a classical concert in association with Classic FM on Easter weekend
2005. The concert will take place on the evening of Saturday 26th March in
the impressive Caernarfon Ballroom and will feature three of the most
exciting and successful classical acts in the UK today.



Topping the bill will be Wales' own Aled Jones who was one of the stars
of the recent BBC hit TV series 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Now established as
one of the UK's favourite broadcasters on both radio and television, with his
own show on Classic FM on Sunday mornings, Aled will not only be performing
at the concert, but will also be the host for the evening. A hugely
successful classical artist, Aled's 2003 release 'Higher' went gold within
weeks and 'Aled', released in 2002, achieved platinum sales status.



Also performing at the concert will be harpist Catrin Finch,
who was nominated in May 2004 for the Classical Brit Awards in the category
of Young British Classical Performer. Catrin currently holds the appointment
of Royal Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales. This is a position last filled
during the reign of Queen Victoria in 1871 that was revived by the Prince on
hearing Catrin perform at his 50th birthday celebrations in Buckingham
Palace.



Pianist, Freddy Kempf is another who will be adding to the impressive
list of artists who will be entertaining the audience at the exclusive
concert. Voted Best Young British Classical Performer at the 2001 Classical
Brit Awards, Freddy is one of the most important young artists on the world
stage today. He has worked with several major conductors and has performed at
the very highest level throughout the world, including most recently, The
Philadelphia Orchestra and Sawallisch, St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
and Temirkanov and a complete Beethoven cycle with the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra and Danielle Gatti.



Commenting on the announcement of the concert, Chief Executive of The
Celtic Manor Resort, Dylan Matthews said, "The Jamie Cullum concert was a
huge success for the resort and we are really looking forward to welcoming
some of the best young classical talent to play at Celtic Manor. We are
planning on holding a lot more concerts here in the future".



Guests attending the concert can dine prior to the performance in one of
the several restaurants at the five star Celtic Manor Resort. Accommodation
packages for the weekend are also available. Musical entertainment will be
provided at the resort throughout the bank holiday weekend, with the Richard
Harris Jazz Trio playing in Merlins bar on Friday night. Award winning
harpist, Amanda Whiting will also be playing in the bar on Sunday evening.




Concert Tickets

Tickets can be purchased from The Celtic Manor Resort Special Events
department. Prices range from GBP40-GBP60.

Pre-Concert Dinners

There are a variety of options available for people who wish to enjoy a
prior to the concert. Menu prices range from GBP32-GBP45.

Accommodation Packages (Including ticket and dinner)

Black Package Price per person

One night package including premium Black concert ticket, dinner in
Hedleys or Owens and accommodation in a Superior double room GBP192

Platinum Package

One night package including Platinum concert tickets, dinner in the
Conwy and accommodation in a Superior double room GBP180

Gold Package

1 night package including Gold concert tickets, dinner in The Olive Tree,
or The Manor Suite and accommodation in a Superior double room GBP169




When making a reservation, please enquire about the cost of upgrading to
Executive and Suite accommodation. Single supplements apply to packages,
prices of which are available on request.



For further information and bookings call The Celtic Manor Resort Special
Events Team on +44-(0)1633-410261.



Prices quoted include VAT. Terms and conditions apply. Accommodation,
dinner and concert tickets are subject to availability. Accommodation
packages are quoted per room per night based on two people sharing a double
or twin room. Single supplements apply and are available on request.



Concert Timings



The concert will start at 8:45pm and will end at approximately 11:15pm



The Celtic Manor Resort



Set in more than 1,400 acres of beautiful parkland in the Usk valley in
South Wales, The Celtic Manor Resort is much more than a five-star hotel.
Host venue to the 2010 Ryder Cup, the resort boasts two championship golf
courses, a Golf Academy which includes an 18-hole golf course dedicated to
tuition, four restaurants and two health clubs, not to mention Europe's
largest hotel health spa. Its purpose built Convention Centre is already
recognised as one of the top conference venues in Europe. Celtic Manor is the
perfect destination for business and leisure. For further information, visit
www.celtic-manor.com



A high resolution photograph is available to the media free of
charge at www.newscast.co.uk, tel +44-(0)207-608-1000






Source: The Celtic Manor Resort Ltd

For editorial enquiries or picture requests contact: The Celtic Manor Resort, Gareth Rees Jones, T: +44-(0)1633-410-369, M: +44-(0)7901-511-302, E: gjones@celtic-manor.com



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Internet Gold's Subsidiary MSN Israel Launches New Improved MSN Search

Internet Gold's Subsidiary MSN Israel Launches New Improved MSN Search

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, February 1/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) worldwide launch of its
New MSN Search, Internet Gold's (NASDAQ: IGLD) subsidiary, MSN-Israel (owned
50.1% by Internet Gold and 49.9% by Microsoft Corp.), today launched a new
Hebrew-language MSN Search service designed for the Israeli market and Hebrew
speakers throughout the world



"The launch of this exciting new service is another step in
our efforts to increase our share of Israel's growing search and index
markets," said Mr. Eli Holtzman, Internet Gold's CEO. "As in the rest of the
world, 'search' in Israel has proven its ability to generate significant
revenues and is just beginning to grow. We are confident that the addition of
MSN's powerful new search technology to our successful MSN-Israel is a
winning combination that will immediately begin generating significant
placement and index fees.



"To round out our 'search and index' activities, we will soon
be launching an MSN-Israel-branded index in cooperation with our partner
Netex. We believe that our ability to offer customers a variety of options
for proven-effective targeted advertising on complementary search and index
sites will serve as a powerful revenue generator, enabling us to reach our
target of 40% market share in Israel's rapidly growing search-related market.



About Internet Gold



Internet Gold is a communications company that provides Internet access
and related value-added services, international telephony, e-advertising,
content and e-Commerce services throughout Israel to both residential and
business customers.



Internet Gold's operations are carried out through four subsidiaries. Its
fully-owned subsidiary Internet Gold International specializes in the
provision of international Internet and communication services. Its
fully-owned subsidiary Gold Mind focuses on the provision of Internet
value-added services. Through MSN Israel, its joint-venture with Microsoft
Corp., the Company operates two of Israel's leading Internet portals,
MSN-Israel and Start.co.il. Through P1000, its e-Commerce subsidiary, the
Company has established itself as one of Israel's leading e-Commerce
providers.



For additional information about Internet Gold, please visit our Website
at www.igld.com.



Certain statements made herein that use the words "estimate," "project,"
"intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from those which may be expressed or implied by such statements,
including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions
and specifically, decline in demand for the Company's services, inability to
timely develop and introduce new technologies, services and applications and
loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition. For
additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties
associated with the Company's business, reference is made to the Company's
Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and its other
reports as filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.




For further information, please contact:

Ms. Idit Azulay, Internet Gold
+972-3-939-9848
idita@co.zahav.net.il



Source: Internet Gold

Ms. Idit Azulay, Internet Gold, Tel: +972-3-939-9848, idita@co.zahav.net.il


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MSN Launches New Internet Search Service Designed to Give More-Precise Answers in Less Time

MSN Launches New Internet Search Service Designed to Give More-Precise Answers in Less Time

Consumers Can Find Information More Easily via Redesigned, Search-Optimized MSN.com

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today marks the worldwide(1) launch of the new MSN(R) Search, the first-ever search engine built from the ground up by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) to help consumers more quickly search the Web and get precise answers. Now available in 25 markets(1) and 10 languages, the new MSN Search service delivers more-relevant results, instant answers to specific questions, and a collection of tools that give Internet users greater control in targeting and refining searches.

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Consumers in the United States can experience this powerful service on the redesigned MSN home page at http://www.msn.com/ . The new home page features a cleaner look and feel and a simplified layout to make information even faster and easier to find. MSN Search now has a more prominent position on the home page, with convenient tabs that allow consumers to quickly target searches to the Web, news, images, music, desktop or Microsoft(R) Encarta(R).

"We're committed to continuous improvement in the speed, precision and ease of use of our search service," said Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of the MSN Information Services & Merchant Platform division at Microsoft. "This built-from-the-ground-up version of MSN Search provides an infrastructure that enables us to rapidly innovate and give consumers precisely the information they're looking for, no matter where it's located."

Instant Answers and Greater Control Over Search Options Give Better Results for Consumers

Since the launch of a public beta version of MSN Search last November, MSN has gathered significant feedback to help further improve the product. Features designed to provide instant answers, not just a long list of links, include the following:

-- Instant Answers from Microsoft Encarta. More than 1.5 million answers
from Microsoft Encarta, the No. 1 best-selling encyclopedia brand,(2)
are delivered inline with other MSN Search results. Answers are
provided in categories such as geographical locations, historical and
popular figures, definitions, facts, calculations, conversions, and
solutions to equations. MSN Search customers in select markets can now
view Encarta Premium encyclopedia articles and associated media free of
charge for any two-hour session.(3)
-- Instant Answers from MSN Music. Consumers can type the name of a
recording artist, song or album into MSN Search and automatically get
links to music files and other top content provided by MSN Music. One
click allows these MSN Search consumers to sample music, and a second
click lets them purchase and download it. This feature is currently
available only in the United States.



MSN Search tools that give people more extensive control over how and where they search include the following:

-- Search Builder. These tools allow people to extensively customize
searches by emphasizing or de-emphasizing certain search criteria
-- such as a specific site or domain, country or region, or language
-- via a menu of adjustable onscreen dials.
-- Category-specific searching. People can fine-tune searches using
category-specific tabs such as Web, news, images, music or Microsoft
Encarta. In addition, a new Desktop category tab enables customers with
MSN Toolbar Suite installed to expand the scope of their search beyond
the Web to include items from their PC such as e-mail, documents and
media files, directly from within the new MSN Search service. MSN
Toolbar Suite is available at http://beta.toolbar.msn.com/ .
-- Search Near Me. This feature helps people tailor their search results
to a specific geographic location so they receive information that's
applicable to where they are or where they want to go. Someone in
Rochester, N.Y., who wants to find the nearest library no longer needs
to sift through so many online listings for Rochester, Mich. This
feature is currently available only in the United States.

Global Campaign for New MSN Search Takes on Exciting Shape


To show consumers how quickly and easily they can find precise answers with MSN Search, MSN is promoting the global launch of the new service with a widespread marketing campaign that includes a mix of grassroots promotions and broad-reach advertising. The campaign is expected to reach at least 90 percent of consumers in the United States and several hundred million other consumers globally. In some advertisements on television, the Web and in print, MSN Search comes to life with an animated search bar that changes shape to match unique query terms. For example, viewers will see palm trees sprout at the top of the search bar in response to the phrase "What is the average temperature in Honolulu?" Television advertising is slated to be featured regionally and nationally during high-profile TV events in the United States and other markets over the next several weeks.

About MSN

MSN attracts more than 360 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 40 markets and 20 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services to consumers and online advertising opportunities to businesses worldwide. The most useful and innovative online service today, MSN brings consumers everything they need from the Web to make the most of their time online. MSN is located on the Web at http://www.msn.com/ . MSN worldwide sites are located at http://www.msn.com/worldwide.ashx .

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

(1) The new MSN Search is available in the following markets: Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, India,
Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South
Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United
States. MSN Search features vary from market to market.
(2) NPDTechWorld(SM), March 1993-March 2004. Based on total U.S. retail
sales.
(3) Access to Microsoft Encarta content varies by market.



NOTE: Microsoft, MSN and Encarta are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

MSN Search: The Search Engine With the Answers

Smarter than a game show champion and faster than an Olympic athlete, the new MSN(R) Search, which U.S. consumers can access on the redesigned MSN home page at http://www.msn.com/ , uses the power of Microsoft(R) Encarta(R), the No. 1 best-selling encyclopedia brand, to go where no search engine has gone before.

Instead of offering just a long list of links that consumers have to sort through, MSN Search provides people with real answers to many of their questions.

Don't believe us? Here are a few things you might want to ask MSN Search:

Dictionary Definitions
Define punctilious.
What is a kinkajou?

History
Who shot Abraham Lincoln?
When was the Persian Gulf War?
What is Michelangelo known for?
Who was George Washington's vice president?

Math
2y^3 + 4y -10 = 9
cos 45 degrees
5 !
What is e?

Sports
Who won the Super Bowl in 1977?
Who is LeBron James?

Conversions
How many inches are in a mile?
How many pints are in 18 quarts?

Popular Culture
Who is Dan Rather?
Who is George Harrison?
Who are the Beatles?
What is The New York Times?

Geographical Data
What is the life expectancy of women in Japan?
What is the mass of Jupiter?
What is the height of Mount Everest?
What is the capital of Australia?
What is the Brazilian GDP?

Nutrition
How many calories are there in spinach?
How much fat is in strawberries?

A Music Lover's Dream
In addition to providing answers, MSN Search offers music fans a fast
and easy way to find music and news about many of their favorite
artists. Just typing the name of a recording artist, song or album into
MSN Search automatically links the user to music files and other top
content available from MSN Music. With just one click, consumers can
sample music -- and a second click lets them purchase and download it.

Some popular music searches include these:

Albums
"Songs About Jane"
"Like a Virgin"
"Brand New Day"

Artists
Stevie Wonder
OutKast
U2
Jessica Simpson
Pearl Jam
Counting Crows

So, whether users are trying to find out the population of Europe or
the latest Top 40 hit, the new MSN Search gives them precisely what
they're looking for -- in less time.


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Source: Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom, +1-503-443-7070, or
rrt@wagged.com, for Microsoft Corp.

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/

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Unleash the Marketing Power of Corporate Blogs and RSS - New Book for Marketers

Unleash the Marketing Power of Corporate Blogs and RSS - New Book for Marketers

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is The Best Internet Marketing Strategy to Pursue in 2005, Say Tech Pundits

VALLEY VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- As marketers are preparing their strategies for 2005, the Internet is taking center stage. According to eMarketer, web content syndication and corporate blogs are key internet marketing strategy developments for 2005 and the integration of RSS within MyYahoo has helped promote these technologies.

The Pew Internet and the American Life project shows that blog readership jumped a full 58% in the last year with 32 million Americans now getting their news and information from blogs. Figures like these have prompted many businesses to start a corporate blog. The Blog Business Summit held in Seattle last week focused on the on the many benefits of corporate blogs.

This increase in blogging and blog readership kick started a technology that has been around for some time -- syndication of content.

Six million Americans now use newsreaders to get their news and other information delivered from blogs and content-rich websites as it is posted online. These are the early adopters marketers prize so highly -- veteran Internet users, who are well educated and spend time reading online.

Although companies realize they have to embrace Internet marketing to reach their audiences today, many marketers don't fully understand this new technology.

A new book by Rok Hrastnik, e-commerce Manager for Studio Moderna, the leading Central and Eastern European direct marketing company, and editor of Marketing Studies, explains it all in easy-to-understand English.

"Unleash the Marketing and Publishing Power of Real Simple Syndication -- a marketers guide to understanding and taking advantage of RSS," goes through every question you might want to ask about web content strategy and syndication -- and then some.

"RSS will become a critical tool for marketers, yet today most marketers still 'don't get' it," says Alex Barnett of Microsoft UK. "This guide is exactly what is needed to close this knowledge gap. It's the most comprehensive I've seen on using RSS as a marketing tool."

"Understanding the importance of Internet content delivery is the key to unlocking your Internet business success," says Hrastnik. "Chances are more than half of your email subscribers aren't receiving or reading your messages anymore."

Double Click, a company that delivers millions of email messages for its clients, reports that their average open rate is only 34.3% and the click through rate is 8.3%. "Your business suffers when you don't maximize your content delivery efforts," says Hrastnik.

Blogging and syndicating your content can find new audiences, increase your readership, drive more traffic to your website, increase the response to your marketing messages and improve your search engine placement, says Sally Falkow, Internet Marketing Strategist at Expansion +.

Falkow contributed the case studies on how blogs and RSS feeds affect search placement and online brand awareness.

"Corporate blogs with news feeds are the most effective Internet marketing strategy right now," says Falkow. "One client went from zero page one results to over 100 in four months in the fiercely competitive Voice over IP market. As search marketing gets more and more competitive, and pay per click costs rise, blogging and news feeds will become a key marketing strategy."

Savvy marketers will be reading "Unleash the Power of RSS" before they go into strategy meetings this month.

Contact:
Sally Falkow
Expansion +
626 744 5381
sallyf@expansionplus.comhttp://www.expansionplus.com/

This press release was distributed by PRWEB ( http://www.prwebdirect.com/ ), a service of eMediawire.


Source: Expansion +

CONTACT: Sally Falkow of Expansion +, +1-626-744-5381, or
sallyf@expansionplus.com

Web site: http://www.expansionplus.com/


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BICO, Inc. Allows Amstrad Exclusivity to Lapse

BICO, Inc. Allows Amstrad Exclusivity to Lapse

DOVE CANYON, Calif., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BICO, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BIKO) announced that the exclusivity agreement with Amstrad has lapsed, and as a result BICO will not be the exclusive distributor of the Amstrad model E3 video webphone in the United States and Canada.

Richard Greenwood, President and CEO commented, "So long as Amstrad continues to supply us with E3 Webphones, we will continue to include them as part of our product / solution mix; however, BICO will no longer be the exclusive distributor."

The financial requirements to preserve the exclusivity and changing customer preferences resulted in the decision to let the exclusivity lapse.

BICO is continuing previously initiated discussions with additional suppliers of Internet appliances which would be comparable to the E3, but may include a broadband connection with Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capabilities. The Company's goal is to provide its customers with a full range of connected solutions to meet their various needs, and to keep pace with recent marketplace developments as the telecommunications industry adjusts to the convergence of voice, data and video delivery.

For further information contact:

John D. Hannesson, Esq.
Executive Vice President, Administration & Law
Phone: 949-509-9858
Fax: 949-509-9867
E-Mail: investor-relations@cxcservices.com
Website: www.cxcservices.com



This news release may include comments that may be deemed to be forward- looking within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Federal Securities Laws. These include, among other things, statements about expectations of future events, revenues, sales of products or advertising, cash flow and performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's results to differ materially from expectations. These risks include the company's ability to obtain necessary financing, develop appropriate strategic alliances, raise working capital, successful development and implementation of technology, acceptance of the company's products and services, build a functional infrastructure of servers and other support equipment necessary to support the functionality of the WebPhone deployment, and other such risks as the company may identify and discuss from time to time, including those risks disclosed in the company's current and future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, there is no certainty that the company's plans will be achieved.


Source: BICO, Inc.

CONTACT: John D. Hannesson, Esq., Executive Vice President,
Administration & Law, +1-949-509-9858, fax +1-949-509-9867,
investor-relations@cxcservices.com, for BICO, Inc.

Web site: http://www.cxcservices.com/


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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Simmons Lathan Media Group/

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Simmons Lathan Media Group/

In the news release, Simmons Lathan Media Group Brings the Vision and Determination of the Most Inspiring Contemporary African Americans to DVD February 2005, issued earlier today by Simmons Lathan Media Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that "HistoryMakers" in the first paragraph, second sentence, should include a registered mark and read "HistoryMakers(R)," and that two paragraphs were omitted from the document that was originally issued inadvertently. Please note:

The following paragraph should immediately follow the second paragraph of the original release:

"The HistoryMakers DVD Series marks the first time our comprehensive archival footage of leading African Americans will be available to a mass consumer audience," said Julieanna Richardson, Executive Director and Public Historian of The HistoryMakers. "That the series focuses on Courage, Success and Faith, places the contributions of these important individuals in a unique historical context."

And, the following boilerplate should immediately follow the fourth paragraph of the original release:

"About The HistoryMakers

The HistoryMakers is the nation's largest African American video oral history archive. The HistoryMakers is dedicated to recording and preserving the personal histories of well-known and unsung African Americans whose achievements might otherwise go unrecognized. Not since the recording of former slaves during the WPA Movement of the 1930's has there been a methodic and wide-scale attempt to capture the testimonies of African Americans. To date, 1,000 interviews have been added to the archives. This one-of-a–kind digital archive is a priceless, educational resource. In addition to making the content of The HistoryMakers archive accessible via its website www.thehistorymakers.com. The HistoryMakers has an active educational outreach initiative including The HistoryMakers Education Institute, Pioneers in the Struggle multimedia educational package, and The HistoryMakers Speakers Bureau. For more information about The HistoryMakers, please call 312-674-1900."

PRNewswire -- Jan. 31


Source: Simmons Lathan Media Group


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'Fear Factor' Viewers Warned Not to Challenge Electricity

'Fear Factor' Viewers Warned Not to Challenge Electricity

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has joined with many of North America's top utility, safety and electrical industry organizations to caution viewers of NBC's "Fear Factor" against attempting dangerous stunts involving electricity.

The "Fear Factor" episode aired Monday, January 31, 2005, featuring a stunt involving contestants receiving electric shocks against the backdrop of a utility substation. ESFI and other organizations and companies fear that the program sends the message to viewers that contact with electricity is something that can be withstood without serious consequences and that utility substations and electrical equipment are suitable locations for horseplay. The cancellation of MTV's "Jackass" due to deadly copycat stunts serves as ample evidence that there are those who attempt to recreate what they see on television and in the movies, sometimes with traumatic results.

"In this case, such behavior could result in tragic loss," stated ESFI Executive Director Michael G. Clendenin. "Surviving such a stunt wouldn't show prowess or toughness, but an incredible amount of luck."

Viewers should be reminded that it does not take the thousands of volts present in transmission lines and utility equipment to result in death. In the real world, electricity is a uniquely unforgiving force that can be fatal at even "low levels" of current. Indeed, a fraction of an amp can stop the heart. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 180 people were accidentally electrocuted in 1999 in accidents relating to consumer products, most at household current. Thousands more are sent to hospitals with traumatic injuries that are disproportionately disfiguring and disabling.

Viewers should be warned that utility substations are a crucial part of the electric infrastructure, containing tens of thousands of volts of electricity. "They are not a playground nor an appropriate backdrop for a reality TV show," says Clendenin.

Joining ESFI in the message are American Public Power Association (APPA), Canada Safety Council (CSC), CSA International, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), National Safety Council (NSC), and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).

Founded in 1994 through a joint effort between Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is North America's only non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety in the home, school and workplace. ESFI is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by electrical manufacturers and distributors, independent testing laboratories, utilities, safety and consumer groups, and trade and labor associations. ESFI sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May, and engages in public education campaigns and proactive media relations to help reduce property damage, personal injury and death due to electrical accidents. The Foundation does not engage in code or standard writing or lobbying and does not solicit individuals.

For additional electrical safety information, visit the Foundation's web site at http://www.electrical-safety.org/ or call 703-841-3229.


Source: The Electrical Safety Foundation International

CONTACT: Michael G. Clendenin, Executive Director of Electrical Safety
Foundation International, +1-703-841-3296

Web site: http://www.electrical-safety.org/


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Richard J. Bressler, Viacom's Chief Financial Officer, to Leave the Company

Richard J. Bressler, Viacom's Chief Financial Officer, to Leave the Company

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and VIA.B) announced today that Richard J. Bressler, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has notified the company that he will not renew his contract, which expires in March 2006. Viacom will begin a search for a successor to Mr. Bressler, who will stay on until a new Chief Financial Officer is in place.

Mr. Bressler said: "Viacom is a fantastic company and I have enjoyed the challenge of helping guide the company's financial activities, and managing our strategy and merger and acquisition teams. I know the company is well positioned for success under the leadership of Sumner Redstone, Tom Freston and Leslie Moonves. When Tom and Les stepped into the Co-President and Co- Chief Operating Officer roles, it became clear to me that they would need to have their own senior management team. While I will miss the company and my colleagues, the timing seemed right to plan for my long-term future, which I believe lies elsewhere. I am looking forward to finding new challenges following a transition period that will give Viacom ample time to bring in a new Chief Financial Officer."

Mr. Redstone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom, said: "Rich is a talented executive who has been an integral member of our corporate team and has made many contributions to our company during a period of great change and success. He has been an active and successful advocate for Viacom in the financial markets, a valued strategic advisor, and has helped us become one of the strongest companies in the media business. We support his desire to look outside of Viacom for a challenging new role and we appreciate that he will help us in the transition as we identify a successor."

Mr. Bressler joined Viacom in his current role in March 2001 from AOL Time Warner, where he was Executive Vice President of AOL Time Warner and Chief Executive Officer of AOL Time Warner Investments. Prior to that, he served as Chairman and CEO of Time Warner Digital Media, a position he assumed in July 1999. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner Inc. from March 1995 to June 1999, responsible for the management of all corporate strategic and financial activities. Mr. Bressler joined Time Inc. in 1988 as an assistant controller from the accounting firm of Ernst & Young, where he was a partner.

Viacom is a leading global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom's well- known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, King World, Spike TV, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster. More information about Viacom and its businesses is available at http://www.viacom.com/.


Source: Viacom Inc.

CONTACT: Carl D. Folta, +1-212-258-6352, carl.folta@viacom.com, or Susan
Duffy, +1-212-258-6347, susan.duffy@viacom.com, both of Viacom Inc.

Web site: http://www.viacom.com/


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SOHU.com to Report Fourth Quarter and 2004 Fiscal Year Results On February 7, 2005 (AM EDT) Before U.S. Market Opens

SOHU.com to Report Fourth Quarter and 2004 Fiscal Year Results On February 7, 2005 (AM EDT) Before U.S. Market Opens

BEIJING, Jan. 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SOHU.com (NASDAQ:SOHU), China's leading online media, communications, commerce and mobile value-added services company, will release its Fourth Quarter and 2004 Fiscal Year Results on Monday, February 7, 2005 before U.S. market hours, corresponding with Monday evening, February 7, 2005 in the Beijing/Hong Kong time zone.

SOHU's management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Savings Time, February 7, 2005 (or 9:00 PM on February 7 in the Hong Kong/China time zone) following the quarterly results announcement. To listen to the conference call, please use the dial in numbers below:

CHINA (NORTH) Toll Free Number: 10800-852-0823
CHINA (SOUTH) Toll Free Number: 10800-152-0823
HONG KONG Toll Number: +852-2258-4002
USA Toll Number: +1-210-795-0493
PASSCODE: 8776308



The conference call will be available on web cast live and replayed at: http://www.sohu.com/about/English/conference.htm .

About SOHU

SOHU.com (NASDAQ:SOHU) is China's premier online brand and indispensable to the daily life of millions of Chinese who use the portal network for their news, search, e-mail, wireless messaging, instant messaging, browsing, games and shopping. SOHU has built one of the most comprehensive matrixes of web properties in China, consisting of the mass portal and leading online media destination http://www.sohu.com/ ; the #1 online alumni club www.chinaren.com ; #1 games portal http://www.17173.com/ ; top real estate website http://www.focus.cn/ and wireless value-added services provider http://www.goodfeel.com.cn/ . This network of web properties offers the vast SOHU user community the broadest possible choices regarding information, entertainment, communication and commerce. SOHU.com, established by Dr. Charles Zhang, one of China's Internet pioneers, is in its eighth year of operation.

For further information:

Caroline Straathof,
SOHU Investor Relations and Communications
Tel: +86-10-6510-1379
Email: ir@sohu-inc.com
Web: http://www.sohu.com/about/English


Source: SOHU.com

CONTACT: Caroline Straathof, SOHU Investor Relations and Communications,
+86-10-6510-1379, or ir@sohu-inc.com

Web Site: http://www.sohu.com/about/English


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Loyola University Chicago Welcomes Former M*A*S*H Star

Loyola University Chicago Welcomes Former M*A*S*H Star

Mike Farrell to Speak at Event, 'Thou Shall Not Kill: Abolition of the Death Penalty in the U.S.'

CHICAGO, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Farrell will be speaking to the Loyola University Chicago community on the subject of capital punishment as part of the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project 2004-05 on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kathleen Mullady Theatre, 1125 W. Loyola Ave.

Best known as "BJ Hunnicutt" from M*A*S*H and most recently as veterinarian "Jim Hansen" in Providence, Mike Farrell is a political and social activist fighting against an increasing disregard for basic human rights. Being a life-long opponent of the death penalty, Farrell has debated and spoken about this issue on many occasions across the country. He has actively involved himself in overturning execution sentences in Texas, California, Florida, and Illinois among others and was the "opposing voice" in the sentencing of Timothy McVeigh and Ted Kaczynski. In 1996, he was awarded the Valentine Davies Award by the Writers Guild of America for his contributions to entertainment and the community that "has brought dignity and honor to writers everywhere." Currently co-chair of the California Human Rights Watch South, he also serves as chair of Death Penalty Focus of California, member of the Board of Directors of 'The National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty,' and a member of the American Civil Liberties Union.

The lecture is Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kathleen Mullady Theatre. The admission is free but you must make reservations by calling the Box Office at (773) 508-3847 or stopping by the office in the Centennial Forum during the hours of 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

This is one of many events included in Loyola's year-long study and performance project on the issue of capital punishment as part of the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project 2004-2005. Oscar nominated Tim Robbins invited Loyola University Chicago's theatre department to workshop the play version of his gut-wrenching movie, "Dead Man Walking".

Nearly 20 departments and several student organizations came together for a year-long contemplation on legal and moral questions surrounding the death penalty. Performances of Dead Man Walking will begin February 18, 2005, with guest appearance by Sister Helen Prejean, who authored the book Robbins' film was based on, will also be signing copies of her new book, "Death of Innocents." Performances will last through February 27. Please visit http://www.luc.edu/theatre/dmw for a complete listing of all the events and more information.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's leading Jesuit universities with four campuses, nine schools and colleges and over 120,000 alumni located in all 50 states and 120 foreign countries. Loyola University Chicago endeavors to develop in the lives of students, faculty and staff the spirit of searching for truth and living for others, which characterized Ignatius of Loyola. Loyola University Chicago is Preparing People to Lead Extraordinary Lives.


Source: Loyola University Chicago

CONTACT: Maeve Kiley, Director of Communications of Loyola University
Chicago, +1-312-915-7712, Mkiley2@luc.edu

Web site: http://www.luc.edu/
http://www.luc.edu/theatre/dmw


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McCann's Detroit Office Wins Gold for Delphi Campaign at 2005 AME Awards

McCann's Detroit Office Wins Gold for Delphi Campaign at 2005 AME Awards

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Erickson's Detroit office and Delphi Corporation (NYSE:DPH) earned gold last week in one of the most prestigious advertising awards competitions in the industry -- the American Marketing Effectiveness (AME) Awards in New York. McCann and Delphi received a gold medallion for Delphi's "Transformations" corporate television ad campaign, which dramatically demonstrates how Delphi is taking automotive technology where it has never gone before.

"Transformations" depicts how Delphi technologies can be used to benefit other industries outside the automotive arena. The stringent requirements demanded of automotive technology make it some of the most sophisticated technology there is. The "Transformations" campaign demonstrates how Delphi is applying its automotive technologies to many other challenging environments like medical and computers.

"We're pleased to be recognized with one of the industry's highest honors," said Joanne Burns, Delphi director of marketing communications and brand development. "Our market research data tells us that the ad campaign has been very effective in building our company's brand. It has also opened doors for us with new customers in adjacent markets, which supports one of Delphi's most important business strategies. We are honored to have McCann as our ad agency. They did a fantastic job in translating our 'Transformation' strategy into very compelling creative."

McCann and Delphi also recently won seven other international advertising awards at the 2004 MarCom Creative Awards based in Arlington, Texas, with the "Transformations" campaign earning the highest honor -- a Platinum trophy. The MarCom Creative Awards is an international competition for creative excellence in marketing and communications.

For more information on Delphi, http://visit/ www.delphi.com/media .

About the AME Awards


The AME Awards is the only ad industry forum recognizing both the effectiveness and the creativity of advertising and marketing on a global scale.

Since demonstrating Return on Investment (ROI) is crucial for marketers these days, and AME stands for Advertising and Marketing Effectiveness, the AME is indeed a very contemporary honor as well. The AME International Awards get bigger every year, attracting entries from nearly 100 countries, more than any other competition. Judges for the AME Awards are an international, multi- disciplinary group representing marketers, advertisers and advertising agencies all over the world.

For more than a decade, AME has provided an opportunity for marketing and advertising professionals from around the world to meet and interact at their awards banquet in New York City. It is a valuable opportunity for client companies to see the best, most effective promotions and campaigns from the past year.

About McCann Erickson

McCann Erickson's Detroit office creates advertising and integrated marketing communications programs for Buick Motor Division; General Motors Corporation (Corporate Advertising); Chevrolet (Global Brand Advertising); Delphi; Honeywell Consumer Product Group's Prestone, FRAM and Autolite divisions; Charter Communications; Agilent Technologies; Capital One and a variety of other clients.

McCann's Detroit office recently relocated its more than 300 employees from a 25-story high-rise in Troy, Mich., to a three-floor, former department store (Jacobson's) in downtown Birmingham, Mich. The agency's new mailing address is:

McCann Worldgroup
360 West Maple Road
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-203-8000



McCann Worldgroup is one of the world's largest marketing communications companies, with operations in 131 countries. It is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG).


Source: McCann Erickson

CONTACT: Jennifer Flowers of McCann Erickson, +1-248-203-8260,
Jennifer.Flowers@mccann.com

Web site: http://visit/ www.delphi.com/media


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Cable ONE Freezes 2005 Rates for Customers

Cable ONE Freezes 2005 Rates for Customers

720,000 Cable and Internet Subscribers are Guaranteed No Price Hike This Year

PHOENIX, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- There will not be a rate increase this year for Cable ONE customers. The price freeze includes all residential services encompassing basic cable, digital video recording, digital cable and high-speed Internet.

Cable ONE, the cable division of The Washington Post Company, operates 52 cable systems serving 720,000 subscribers in 19 states.

"Our customers tell us that rates are the most important issue to them," said Tom Might, CEO of Cable ONE. "That is why Cable ONE is committed to keeping costs stabilized for our customers. We are pleased to freeze rates in 2005 just as we did in 2003."

Might added, "During the past three years, Cable ONE rates have increased only five percent while some satellite providers have gone up as much as 19 percent. Cable ONE is making this commitment even though costs of providing programming and upgrading equipment continue to rise."

Cable ONE's video subscription packages start at $17.95 and its high-speed Internet service is priced for new customers at $29.95.

For more information, visit www.cableone.net.


Source: Cable ONE

CONTACT: Melany Stroupe, Public Relations Manager of Cable ONE, Phoenix,
+1-602-300-1307

Web site: http://www.cableone.net/


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U2 Vertigo Tour Announces Immediate Sell-Outs in 16 Cities Worldwide, Reports Clear Channel Entertainment

U2 Vertigo Tour Announces Immediate Sell-Outs in 16 Cities Worldwide, Reports Clear Channel Entertainment

TORONTO, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- U2's Vertigo Tour announced record sales throughout the weekend with sold out shows in every city where U2 concerts went on sale.

In the United Kingdom, U2 fans were quick to snap up in excess of 260,000 tickets for stadium shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and London including a second show which was added at Twickenham Stadium. Saturday morning, U2's European tour opener in Brussels (June 10) continued the sweep, selling out an additional 53,000 tickets in less than four hours. A second Dublin date at Croke Park on June 25, 2005 has also just been announced. Tickets for the band's two Irish shows will go on sale to the public Friday, February 4 at 8 a.m.

Culminating in this morning's immediate sell-outs at Madison Square Garden (May 21) and Continental Airlines Arena (May 17 and 18), weekend sales in North America were no exception, surpassing a total of 370,000 tickets sold for 21 arena events.

Early Saturday morning Chicago witnessed the spectacular sell out of 4 performances including shows on May 7 and 9 with additional concerts added May 10 and 12.

In Boston, following the immediate sell-outs of performances on May 24 and 26 at the Fleet Center, a third show (May 28) was quickly announced, which also sold out.

Excellent sales in Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego, San Jose and Philadelphia resulted in second show announcements & sell-outs in each of those cities. In Denver, following the sell-out of the April 20 performance, a second show (April 21) at the Pepsi Center was announced and will go on sale Friday, February 4.

Ticket sales in North America will continue this weekend with the second Denver performance on sale Friday and concerts in Phoenix, Seattle, and Vancouver on sale Saturday. Subscribers to U2's official website http://www.u2.com/ will again have the opportunity to reserve tickets in advance. Visit http://www.u2.com/ for complete Fan Club, Tour and Ticketing information.

The U2 Tour is presented and produced by The Next Adventure, a division of Clear Channel Entertainment, and RZO Productions.

About Clear Channel Entertainment

Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a global leader in the away-from-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company's independently operated athlete representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world's top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting http://www.cc.com/ and http://www.clearchannel.com/ .

U2
VERTIGO//2005 TOUR

NORTH AMERICA:

March 28 San Diego Sports Arena
*March 30 San Diego Sports Arena

April 01 Anaheim Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
*April 02 Anaheim Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
April 05 Los Angeles Staples Center
*April 06 Los Angeles Staples Center
April 09 San Jose HP Pavilion
*April 10 San Jose HP Pavilion
April 14 Phoenix Glendale Arena
April 20 Denver Pepsi Center
*April 21 Denver Pepsi Center
April 24 Seattle Key Arena
April 28 Vancouver General Motors Place

May 07 Chicago United Center
May 09 Chicago United Center
*May 10 Chicago United Center
*May 12 Chicago United Center
May 14 Philadelphia Wachovia Center
*May 22 Philadelphia Wachovia Center
May 17 E. Rutherford Continental Airlines Arena
May 18 E. Rutherford Continental Airlines Arena
May 21 New York City Madison Square Garden
May 24 Boston Fleet Center
May 26 Boston Fleet Center
*May 28 Boston Fleet Center

EUROPE:

June 10 Brussels King Baudouin Stadium
June 12 Gelsenkirchen Schalke Stadium
June 14 Manchester City of Manchester Stadium
June 18 London Twickenham Stadium
*June 19 London Twickenham Stadium
June 21 Glasgow Hampden Park
June 24 Dublin Croke Park
*June 25 Dublin Croke Park
June 29 Cardiff Millennium Stadium

July 02 Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium
July 05 Chorzow Slaski Stadium
July 07 Berlin Olympic Stadium
July 09 Paris Stade de France
July 11 Zurich Letzigrund Stadium
July 13 Amsterdam Arena
July 19 Milan San Siro
July 23 Rome Olympic Stadium
July 27 Oslo Vallehovin Stadium
July 29 Gothenburg Ullevi Stadium
July 31 Copenhagen Parken

August 03 Munich Olympic Stadium
August 05 Nice Parc des Sports Charles Ehrmann
August 07 Barcelona Camp Nou
August 09 San Sebastian Estadio de Anoeta
August 11 Madrid Estadio Vicente Calderon
August 14 Lisbon Alvalade

*Additional show(s) added due to overwhelming demand

Itinerary subject to change. Additional cities and dates to be announced.



For Official Fan Club, Tour and Ticket Information visit: http://www.u2.com/


Source: Clear Channel Entertainment

CONTACT: Susan Rosenberg of Clear Channel Entertainment,
+1-416-922-5290

Web site: http://www.clearchannel.com/
http://www.cc.com/
http://www.u2.com/


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Vocus CEO Rick Rudman to Speak at the RBC On-Demand Investor Dinner

Vocus CEO Rick Rudman to Speak at the RBC On-Demand Investor Dinner

LANHAM, Md., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Vocus, Inc., the global leader in on- demand software for public relations and government relations, announced today that Rick Rudman, president and CEO, Vocus, Inc., will speak at the RBC Capital Markets On-Demand Investor Dinner, February 16, 2004 in New York City. Mr. Rudman will be speaking on a panel with a select group of successful on- demand software executives. RBC is a leading diversified financial services company in North America with over 60,000 employees and 12 million clients through offices in some 30 countries worldwide

Dedicated to the belief that the on-demand business model offers an easier, quicker way to deploy software, RBC will bring together the leading innovators in on-demand technology for a panel discussion on the past, present and future of on-demand software.

Vocus provides the only totally integrated on-demand software suite for PR professionals. The Vocus on-demand software suite manages media and analyst relationships; interactive email campaigns; projects and news; files, documents and other collateral; and online newsrooms. The software also analyzes media coverage and other PR information to provide real-time feedback on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and early intelligence on trends unfolding in the press.

"On-demand technology is rapidly changing the way software is sold, delivered and supported," said Rudman. "I look forward to joining this esteemed group of software innovators and RBC investors and sharing our successes and vision of the on-demand world."

About Vocus, Inc.

Vocus is the global leader in on-demand software for public relations and government relations. Vocus' web-based software helps companies meet today's local and global communications challenges, and to build and manage relationships with reporters, analysts, elected officials and other key audiences. Its award-winning software helps customers manage media relations, news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms, and government relations activities. Vocus software is delivered as an easy- to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal hardware, software or IT support. Vocus has received broad industry recognition and is used around the world by more than 1,000 organizations in five languages. Vocus is a privately held company with headquarters in suburban Washington and offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information please visit http://www.vocus.com/ or call 800.345.5572.

About RBC Capital Markets

RBC Capital Markets is the corporate and investment banking arm of RBC Financial Group, the global brand name of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) Toronto. The firm is Canada's leading underwriter of debt and equity securities and ranks among the top 10 M&A advisors in North America. It offers institutional clients a global reach in selected products and industry sectors with a strong focus on U.S. mid-market companies. Royal Bank of Canada is Canada's largest bank as measured by market capitalization and total assets. RBC is a leading diversified financial services company in North America with over 60,000 employees and 12 million clients through offices in some 30 countries worldwide. For additional information, please visit: http://www.rbccm.com/


Source: Vocus, Inc.

CONTACT: Erin Lindsay of Vocus, Inc., +1-301-683-6022

Web site: http://www.vocus.com/
http://www.rbccm.com/


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Vocus, Inc to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Tech 2005 Conference

Vocus, Inc to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Tech 2005 Conference

LANHAM, Md., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Vocus, Inc., the global leader in on- demand software for public relations and government relations, announced today that Rick Rudman, president and CEO, Vocus, Inc., will present at Thomas Weisel Partners 3rd Annual Technology Conference on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 9:15 a.m. P.T. The three-day conference will be held at The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California.

Vocus is among 160 leading public and private companies in software, hardware, systems and services invited to Tech 2005. The conference, now in its third year, is designed to be both rich in content and to maximize interaction among leading corporate executives and institutional investors.

Vocus provides the only totally integrated on-demand software suite for PR professionals. The Vocus on-demand software suite manages media and analyst relationships; interactive email campaigns; projects and news; files, documents and other collateral; and online newsrooms. The software also analyzes media coverage and other PR information to provide real-time feedback on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and early intelligence on trends unfolding in the press.

"We are honored to be invited by Thomas Weisel Partners as one of the few private software companies to present its success and vision to the nation's top growth investors," said Rudman. "This distinction demonstrates that market investors are increasingly receptive to innovative companies that consistently deliver strong top line and bottom results."

About Vocus, Inc.

Vocus is the global leader in on-demand software for public relations and government relations. Vocus' web-based software helps companies meet today's local and global communications challenges, and to build and manage relationships with reporters, analysts, elected officials and other key audiences. Its award-winning software helps customers manage media relations, news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms, and government relations activities. Vocus software is delivered as an easy- to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal hardware, software or IT support. Vocus has received broad industry recognition and is used around the world by more than 1,000 organizations in five languages. Vocus is a privately held company with headquarters in suburban Washington and offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information please visit http://www.vocus.com/ or call 800.345.5572.

About Thomas Weisel Partners

Thomas Weisel Partners is a merchant bank providing investment banking, institutional brokerage, private client services, private equity investing and asset management exclusively focused on the growth sectors of the economy. The firm's distinctive competence is combining deep domain expertise, superior transaction execution capability and senior level attention. Thomas Weisel Partners has 560 employees with 67 partners and is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Boston and Palo Alto, California. Visit Thomas Weisel Partners online at http://www.tweisel.com/.


Source: Vocus, Inc.

CONTACT: Erin Lindsay of Vocus, Inc., +1-301-683-6022

Web site: http://www.vocus.com/
http://www.tweisel.com/


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BizRadio1320 Goes Live in Houston at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1; David v. Goliath: Radio Wars Get Local and Personal in Houston, Texas

BizRadio1320 Goes Live in Houston at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1; David v. Goliath: Radio Wars Get Local and Personal in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The ageless story of David v. Goliath is being played out once again -- in the fiercely competitive world of mass- market radio, with the launch tomorrow morning of BizRadio1320 in Houston, Texas.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050131/DAM040LOGO )

Catastrophic changes last July in the Houston market forced nationally- known radio personality Daniel Frishberg "The MoneyMan" to announce plans for a new radio station where listeners could be owners. Frishberg resigned on-air during his show on September 8, 2004, and simultaneously announced his plans to create a radio station for the people that would begin broadcasting in Houston in 2005.

Frishberg reached the conclusion that a new station was critical to the Houston market when Viacom decided to abandon its viable Business Radio 650 concept, leaving its assembled advertisers, staff and most importantly, loyal listeners, without a source for the information and knowledge they had come to expect.

In just a little over four months, Frishberg has done what the traditional investment community didn't think could be accomplished. He has coordinated the formation of BusinessRadio Partners, L.P. and secured the group's first radio station -- KXYZ 1320 AM, known as "BizRadio1320", which will begin broadcasting from its studios in Houston on at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1.

"The response from listeners, promoters and advertisers has been absolutely phenomenal," says Frishberg. "I have never been part of a deal like this, where we literally had more potential investors than we needed -- we had to turn potential investors and their money away."

BusinessRadio Partners, L.P. is made up of several individuals, including a physician, a dentist, the CEO of an industrial boot manufacturer, a software developer, a rancher, and an international oil field and natural resources developer. They were all listeners of BusinessRadio650. Although from different areas of expertise and demeanor, they all share a common interest in seeing the business talk format resurrected in Houston, and personally pledged the funds to make that goal a reality.

"Our station will be THE model for what a local station should be and can be," added Frishberg. "Our high quality of programming, including such financial and deep-thinking icons as Lou Dobbs, Michael Norman and Jim Cramer, as well as the addition of the extremely popular, local Stevens & Cleverley Show, will combine to make a powerful contribution to the development, well being and entertainment of Houstonians. We know that our audience comes from all walks of life, from corporate CEOs to a drill instructor at the kids correctional agency. We hope to continue to serve a wide variety of individuals who are alike in their search for truth and knowledge and resources to help them achieve a better life."

Nationally-known radio personality Daniel Frishberg -- "The MoneyMan" announced the formation of BusinessRadio Partners, L.P. in September 2004, following Viacom's decision to abandon its viable Business Radio 650 concept in Houston. BizRadio1320 will begin broadcasting in February 2005. For more information please call the hotline at 1.800.652.danf or send an e-mail to danf@themoneyman.com . Updates will be regularly posted on the web at www.TheMoneyMan.com .

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Source: BizRadio1320

CONTACT: Kay P. Vincent, APR, +1-713-984-2317, or Heidi Brasher,
+1-713-854-6485, both of Vincent Communications, for BizRadio1320

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MPS Group Helps Hometown Prepare for Super Bowl 39

MPS Group Helps Hometown Prepare for Super Bowl 39

Company takes opportunity to welcome visitors

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), a leading provider of specialty staffing, consulting and business solutions based in Jacksonville, Fla., is helping its hometown prepare for Super Bowl 39 on Feb. 6. The most prominent corporate icon on the Jacksonville skyline is the Modis Building, which is located in the center of the city's business district and is the corporate headquarters for MPS Group. Modis, a division of MPS Group, is one of the nation's leading information technology (IT) services firms.

Modis, which operates in more than 50 cities throughout North America and Europe, enjoys brand recognition through college and professional football telecasts and through early publicity for Super Bowl 39. With the Super Bowl broadcast to more than 145 million viewers in the U.S. and nearly 1 billion around the world, Modis expects its brand recognition to increase significantly. Jack Cullen, president of the Modis division of MPS Group, said Modis is taking steps to ensure its clients are aware of his division's connection to Jacksonville and Super Bowl 39.

"We have mobilized our sales force to spread the word on our involvement with the upcoming Super Bowl," Cullen said. "In fact, we have created a contest based upon the number of times the Modis Building appears on screen during the broadcast."

MPS Group also is going out of its way to reach the more than 100,000 travelers who are expected to visit Jacksonville during Super Bowl week. The company is beefing up its local advertising to include billboards in the Jacksonville International Airport and advertisements in Jacksonville's newspaper, The Florida Times-Union.

"There will be many visitors who are clients or prospective clients that may know us from cities as far away as London or San Francisco," said Mark Stevens, vice president of marketing for MPS Group. "We want to be certain they make a connection with MPS Group when they visit Jacksonville."

MPS Group and its operating divisions have been helping Jacksonville prepare for the Super Bowl in a variety of ways. The company has been an active sponsor of the Super Bowl Host Committee and also has served on the Prize Committee, which encourages local school children to meet reading goals. Nearly 100 MPS Group employees have enlisted as Super Bowl Weekend volunteers and will perform a variety of jobs in transportation, hospitality, at the NFL Experience and more. In addition, MPS Group has assisted the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce by agreeing to act as a local business spokesperson for visiting members of the media as well as entertaining clients.

"MPS Group has been a great partner to the Super Bowl Host Committee, and we have really appreciated the involvement of the company and its enthusiastic employees," said Michael Kelly, chief operating officer of the Jacksonville Super Bowl Host Committee.

Additionally, MPS Group has provided its technology expertise to assist in the Super Bowl effort. Idea Integration, MPS Group's e-business and systems integration division, worked with the Jacksonville Super Bowl Host Committee to create http://www.jacksonvillesuperbowl.com/ , a portal to Jacksonville's activities and involvement with Super Bowl 39. This creative site has averaged nearly 100,000 visitors a month since it first went online in 2002.

"Over the years, we have provided extensive web development services for many corporate clients, so we tried to put what we have learned into making this site a real showcase for Super Bowl 39," said Jim Albert, president of MPS Group's Idea Integration division.

"We have been pleased to help out our hometown in making Super Bowl 39 a huge success," said Tyra Tutor, senior vice president of corporate development. "The added exposure we will get for our company and our operating brands will be a nice bonus."

About Modis

The name Modis was developed through a creative linguistics exercise conducted by its parent, MPS Group. Modis, MPS Group's flagship brand, takes its name from the Latin term Modus Operandi, which means "a method of operating and functioning." By exchanging the "us" for "is," the company emphasizes its expertise in information systems.

Modis Inc. is one of the world's largest and most respected providers of Information Technology Resource Management services and solutions. ITRM is defined as deploying human intellectual capital to meet an organization's information technology goals by using the optimal mix of internal staff, outside consulting resources and project outsourcing. Today, Modis delivers world-class ITRM solutions to more than 1,000 clients in virtually every industry around the world. For more information about IT Resource Management from Modis, visit http://www.modisit.com/ .

About MPS Group

MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting and solutions in the disciplines of information technology; finance and accounting; law; engineering; and health care. MPS Group delivers its services to government entities and businesses in virtually all industries throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe. With its headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla., MPS Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information about MPS Group, please visit http://www.mpsgroup.com/ .

Inquiries about MPS Group and the Super Bowl should be directed to Tyra Tutor, senior vice president of corporate development, at (904) 360-2500 or tyra.tutor@mpsgroup.com.


Source: MPS Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Tyra Tutor, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development of MPS
Group, Inc., +1-904-360-2500, or tyra.tutor@mpsgroup.com

Web site: http://www.mpsgroup.com/
http://www.modisit.com/
http://www.jacksonvillesuperbowl.com/


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NWH Announces Fiscal 2004 Results and Plans for Substantial Growth From ENS in Fiscal 2005

NWH Announces Fiscal 2004 Results and Plans for Substantial Growth From ENS in Fiscal 2005

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NWH, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWIR), the parent company of Electronic Network Systems, Inc. ("ENS"), today reported financial results for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2004. NWH owns and operates ENS (http://www.enshealth.com/), a payer services organization that connects healthcare payers and providers using state of the art proprietary software and telecommunications services for most healthcare payment and insurance validation transactions. The Company focuses its efforts on the development of ENS' business and continues its business of acquiring and disposing of interests in healthcare and other business areas.

NWH's net revenues for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004 were $17,462,554, compared to $13,396,673 in the prior fiscal year. NWH's reported net income for fiscal 2004 was $800,662 (including $1,663,499 of Other Income) or $.27 basic per share, as compared to net income of $440,029 (including $2,112,612 of Other Income), or $.15 per share basic, in the prior fiscal year. Fully diluted earnings per share were $.27 and $.15, for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Other Income consists primarily of gain or loss on securities transactions, reflecting the net results of option and short sale position and settlements and sale of Bell South Common Stock. Further, unrealized gains and losses on Bell South Common Stock are recorded through Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income and are only recorded in the Statement of Income when realized upon ultimate sale. The realized and unrealized gain on derivative transactions increased from a gain of $583,687 for the year ended October 31, 2003 to a loss of ($228,897) for the year ended October 31, 2004. The unrealized gain on Bell South Common Stock, reflected in Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of income taxes, for the year ended October 31, 2003 was $39,246 as compared to a gain of $136,640 for the year ended October 31, 2004.

"NWH continued to post strong results in fiscal 2004, reflecting continued ENS revenue growth which improved profitability. After giving effect to dividends paid, NWH had a cash and short-term investments position of $27.06 million at the end of October," said Terrence S. Cassidy, NWH's President and CEO. "Over 42,000 providers are connected to ENS' e-commerce and Internet services which includes an 18.0% increase in directly contracted providers. Through payer arrangements, ENS also currently conducts daily paper to e-commerce claim conversion for another 185,000 healthcare providers. ENS also experienced a 36.7% increase in contracted billable provider sites. All of ENS' growth was obtained through internal sales versus acquisition. As of January 20, 2005, ENS was connected to over 1,200 payers, including commercial healthcare plans, managed care organizations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans, Medicare, Medicaid and CHAMPUS. Over 87% of all electronic claims received by ENS are directly submitted to contracted payers. We are confident that ENS' results (and consequently NWH's results) will continue to improve, reflecting the quality of its services, in fiscal 2005 and into 2006."

About NWH and ENS

ENS is a payer services organization that connects payers (i.e., insurance companies and third party administrators) and providers (i.e., doctors, group practices and other healthcare providers) using state of the art proprietary software and telecommunications services for most healthcare payment and insurance validation transactions. ENS provides a state of the art technology platform for web based graphical user interfaces on a national basis, which enables its clients, both payers and providers, to comply fully with applicable regulatory requirements such as those imposed by HIPAA (as discussed in Industry below). ENS' service offerings address the full array of evolving industry needs in this focused area with a complete cycle of services from a single point of entry (a personal computer in the client's office) for both providers and payers, compatible with multiple system and database operating environments. These services include an Internet transactions portal, payer transactions hosting, electronic data interchange, Pre-adjudication software services (PASS(tm)), scanning, optical character recognition and data entry of paper claims and correspondence and mailroom services. ENS generates revenue through recurring subscriptions, flat or per transaction fees and revenue sharing.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "expects" and words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases, regarding the Company's financial and business prospects and capital requirements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: the limited nature of the Company's operations and the risk of the Company's failure to acquire additional businesses; the uncertain acceptance of Health-e Networkâ; competition; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; the ability of the Company to sustain, manage or forecast its growth; dependence on significant customers and the potential loss thereof; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; risk of technological obsolescence, and other factors referenced in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q including, without limitation, in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". Certain of these factors are discussed in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2004, including, without limitation, under the caption "Business" and Exhibit 99.1 thereto. Given these uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward- looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein to reflect future events or developments.

Additional information on these and other factors are contained in NWH's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on January 31, 2005, copies of which are available at the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov/ . NWH assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release.

NWH, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

October 31, October 31,
2004 2003
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $12,137,155 $29,309,192
Marketable securities 14,926,737 9,777,901
Trade and other receivables 2,862,921 2,419,797
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 475,895 456,794
Total current assets 30,402,708 41,963,684

Property and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation and amortization of $3,054,359
and $2,865,039, respectively 750,474 703,739
Internally developed software, net of accumulated
amortization of $2,195,888, and $1,238,812,
respectively 2,313,785 2,489,215
Goodwill 3,762,187 3,762,187
Investments and other assets 1,065,453 957,748

Total assets $38,294,607 $49,876,573

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $2,376,072 $2,116,881
Call options written at fair value -- 2,148,928
Current portion of long-term debt 11,494 71,078
Current income taxes 147,035 970,426
Deferred income taxes, net -- 2,773,583
Dividends payable 1,462,316 1,462,316
Total current liabilities 3,996,917 9,543,212

Note payable 140,000 140,000
Long-term debt -- 15,022
Deferred income taxes, net 692,792 825,209
Total liabilities 4,829,709 10,523,443

Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000
shares authorized; no shares issued or
outstanding -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value: 20,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,342,231 shares issued 33,422 33,422
Additional paid-in capital 23,195,991 23,195,991
Retained earnings 15,327,119 20,375,719
Accumulated other comprehensive income -- 839,632
Treasury stock 417,600 shares at cost (5,091,634) (5,091,634)

Total stockholders' equity 33,464,898 39,353,130

Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $38,294,607 $49,876,573


NWH, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Fiscal Year
Ended October 31,

2004 2003

Services revenue 17,462,554 $13,396,673

Cost of services 9,051,276 6,889,251
Professional fees 933,630 827,682
General and administrative 7,650,727 6,360,109
Depreciation and amortization 309,758 316,214
Total expenses 17,945,391 14,393,256

Loss from operations (482,837) (996,583)

Other income (expense)
Gain (loss) on securities transactions, net 1,250,303 1,002,793
Dividend income 156,971 412,329
Interest income 318,085 324,696
Interest expense (61,860) (48,459)
Other income -- 421,253
1,663,499 2,112,612
Income before provision for income
taxes 1,180,662 1,116,029

Provision for income taxes 380,000 676,000

Net income $800,662 $440,029

Net income per common share
Basic $0.27 $0.15

Diluted $0.27 $0.15

Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding

Basic 2,924,631 2,921,830

Diluted 2,955,312 2,938,396


For the Fiscal Year
Ended October 31,

2004 2003

Net income 800,662 440,029

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable
securities arising during the year, net of income
taxes of $72,938 and $20,217 136,640 39,246

Reclassification adjustment for losses recognized
in net income, net of income tax benefit of
$(502,928), and $(190,227) respectively (976,272) (337,286)

Other comprehensive loss (839,632) (298,040)

Comprehensive (loss) income $(38,970) $141,989


NWH, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Fiscal Year
Ended October 31,
2004 2003
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $800,662 $440,029
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 1,585,899 1,242,584
Gain on sale of partnership investment -- (421,253)
Accretion of interest (53,771) --
Gain on securities transactions, net (1,250,303) (1,591,397)
Unrealized loss on securities transactions,
net -- 588,604
Deferred income taxes (2,476,100) (977,000)
Bad debt expense 35,850 48,920
Trade and other receivables (478,974) (385,064)
Refundable income taxes -- --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (19,101) (180,019)
Investments and other assets (244,304) (229,335)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 259,191 322,438
Current income taxes payable (823,391) 12,296
Deferred revenue -- --

Net cash used in operating activities (2,664,252) (1,129,197)

Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of property and equipment (407,792) (396,562)
Increase in internally developed software (764,293) (1,066,121)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 9,987,480 4,127,894
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity
securities-short sale -- 1,309,805
Acquisition of marketable securities (14,872,996) --
Acquisition of marketable securities-short sale -- (2,566,701)
Acquisition of written call options (4,572,825) (13,595,055)
Proceeds from sale of written call options 2,195,000 11,684,140
Proceeds from sale of partnership investment -- 1,421,253
Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities (8,435,396) 918,653

Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowing of short-term and long-term debt 100,000 100,000
Acquisition of treasury stock -- (369,564)
Dividends paid (5,849,262) (1,462,315)
Principal payments of short-term and long-term
debt (117,664) (134,134)
Principal payments of capital leases (205,463) (236,679)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options -- 124,211

Net cash used in financing activities (6,072,389) (1,978,481)

Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (17,172,037) (2,189,025)

Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year 29,309,192 31,498,217

End of year $12,137,155 $29,309,192


CONTACT: Carl Nicola of NWH, +1-212-582-1212



Source: NWH, Inc.

CONTACT: Carl Nicola of NWH, +1-212-582-1212


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