Gift Guide I 2004 Feature Releases

Business Wire, Sept 22, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO -- The following releases focus on the topic Gift Guide I:

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BURLINGTON, Vt.--Lake Champlain Chocolates Introduces New Holiday Gifts (07/27/2004 - 08:32 AM, SOURCE: Lake Champlain Chocolates)

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--Bell Sports Holiday Gifts Inspire Fun, Fitness and Safety; NASCAR-Themed Helmets, Value Packs and Stocking Stuffers Keep the Family Moving (09/13/2004 - 10:20 AM, SOURCE: Bell Sports)

FREDERICKSBURG,Va.--Unique Italian Ceramics and Other One-of-a-Kind Gifts Make Global Artisan Showcase the Online Place to Shop This Holiday Season (09/20/2004 - 09:00 AM, SOURCE: Global Artisan Showcase)

ELDORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Give the Gift of Health with the Journey to the Wild Divine (09/22/2004 - 09:00 AM, SOURCE: The Wild Divine Project)

CHICAGO--New Reveo Meat Marinating Appliance for Home Chefs: A Perfect Holiday Gift (09/22/2004 - 09:00 AM, SOURCE: Eastman Outdoors)

--Calendars.com Predicts Top-Selling Calendars for 2004 Holiday Season; Busy Families, Wacky Humor, Crafts and Dogs Most Popular Calendars for 2005 (09/22/2004 - 11:00 AM, SOURCE: Calendars.com)

MIAMI--Hygiene + Style: pb blanket Success Paves Way for Hip 21st Century Travel Accessories (09/22/2004 - 12:00 PM, SOURCE: pb travel)

SAN FRANCISCO--Gift Giving Made Easy by SKYY Spirits; Celebrate the Holidays with SKYY Vodka Wrapped in Festive, Decorative Boxes (09/22/2004 - 12:00 PM, SOURCE: SKYY Spirits, LLC)

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif--CDs from Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, Peter Cincotti, Quincy Jones & Playboy Jazz; Music to Warm the Hearts of Loved Ones This Holiday Season (09/22/2004 - 12:00 PM, SOURCE: Concord Records, Inc.)

SANTA MONICA, Calif--Dress Like a Star with Tahitian Pearl Earrings from PearlParadise.com (09/22/2004 - 12:15 PM, SOURCE: PearlParadise.com)

--For the Poker Player Who Has -Almost- Everything; World Poker Tour Gifts from Cards and Chips to the Ultimate Fantasy Experience (09/22/2004 - 12:15 PM, SOURCE: WPT Enterprises, Inc., NASDAQ:WPTE)

BURBANK, Calif.--Walt Disney Records ``Presents'' Gift Guide for the 2004 Holiday Season (09/22/2004 - 12:30 PM, SOURCE: Walt Disney Records)

LOS ANGELES--Simplify Your Gift Giving This Holiday Season - Dedicate a Tree; Send a Gift That Fits Everyone on Your List (09/22/2004 - 12:30 PM, SOURCE: TreePeople)

PICO RIVERA, Calif.--Aurora's Plush Pet Carriers Piggyback on Portable Pet Trend; Kids Copying Favorite Stars Boost Demand Worldwide (09/22/2004 - 12:40 PM, SOURCE: Aurora World, Inc.)

AVAILABLE EXPERTS

The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Gift Guide I:

--Scott Cahill brings over 15 years of global sales and marketing management experience working for both early-stage and Fortune 1000 companies to his role as Signature Wines' CEO. One of Scott's goals for the company is to establish Signature Wines as the custom wine label vendor of choice for the retail, hospitality, corporate and university industries. His experience marrying the Internet with consumer-facing programs will be instrumental in helping Signature Wines serve and meet the needs for customers of all sizes. PR Contact: Erin Curtis, 415-990-1181, ecurtis@signaturewines.com

--Rick and Wyatt Perkins, known as the "Ride Brothers," formed Ride America in 1997. The Ride Brothers have personally traveled every roadway and visited every hotel along the tour itineraries to ensure satisfaction for upscale riders. The tours make perfect getaway vacations and birthday, holiday or special occasion gifts for skilled motorcycle riders who have everything but time to plan a riding adventure. The trips can also serve as exciting alternative sales incentives and company retreats. The Ride America escorted tours provide executives with an opportunity to enjoy a hassle-free Harley adventure. 979-830-1422, info@rideamerica.com

--Karen Ross is owner of Montgomery's Florist in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is committed to providing the finest floral arrangements and gifts to the Triangle area by specializing in elaborate custom bouquets in unique containers. In 2004, hundreds of her customers from Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and Carrboro voted Montgomery's Florist as "Best Flower Shop" in the Triangle in The Independent Weekly. Karen studied business at North Carolina State University. Before buying Montgomery's Florist, Karen served as manager of Bailey's Jewelry in Raleigh's Cameron Village for 17 years. As a very active member of her community, Karen participates in many civic and charitable organizations. PR Contact: Patty Briguglio, 919-461-3831, patty@mmimarketing.com

--Kirk Weed, chocolatier of Lake Champlain Chocolates, has worked as a confectioner for over 25 years at such establishments as the candy kitchen at Disneyland, and draws crowds with his chocolate making & sculpting demonstrations. Weed is a seasoned chocolatier who can offer confectionery preparation and industry advice. PR Contact: Chris Middings, 802-864-1808, cmiddings@lakechamplainchocolates.com