Quizzical: running the gamut from Swiss Army knives to nuclear weapons, and taking in neutral zones, passports and the Global Positioning System along the way, Chris Edwards answers your questions.
What connection does the Swiss Army Knife have to the Swiss Army? P Walsh, Kidderminster It depends on which Swiss Army Knife you mean. The original Swiss Army Knife was designed specifically for the needs of the local army, down to the inclusion of a screwdriver blade...

SEAL still stands proud.
Byline: Bob Keefer The Register-Guard Four decades and a few years ago, James Watson was a member of the original Navy SEALs, a special forces branch created by order of President John F. Kennedy. Watson would go on to win four Bronze Stars fighting in...

World's biggest Swiss Army knife.
So, you think you have everything you need for a camping trip? Think again. The latest offering from Swiss Army knife manufacturer Wenger will make even the most well prepared gadget-lovers green with envy. Bristling with awl incredible 85 features, the new Giant Collectors Knife contains every implement ever...

Swiss Army Brands Comments on First Quarter Sales, Earnings.
SHELTON, Conn., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Army Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABI) today announced that, due to slower than anticipated retail sales and special charges, first quarter results will be down from the first quarter of last year. The company expects to report a net loss in...

Worldwide Knife Collectors Coming to Tennessee For The Case Collectors Club 20th Anniversary Celebration.
BRADFORD, Pa., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Avid knife collectors from around the globe will gather on the grounds of the historic Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee on Saturday, June 16th to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Case Collectors Club (CCC). The club is sponsored by...

J.D. Edwards News Bulletin: New U.S. Clients, Online Registration Open For Users' Group Conference - FOCUS 2001.
DENVER, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Edwards & Company (Nasdaq: JDEC), a leading provider of agile, collaborative solutions for the Internet economy, today announced the following customer and event news. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000807/JDELOGO ) CUSTOMER NEWS: George P. Johnson Company Live on...

Swiss Army Brands, Inc. and Victorinox AG to Form New International Watch Company with a Unified Brand and Consolidated Operations.
SHELTON, Conn., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Army Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: SABI) and Victorinox AG of Ibach, Switzerland jointly announced today an agreement to form Victorinox Swiss Army Watch, AG, a new watch company that will market and distribute a single unified brand of Victorinox/Swiss Army Watches...

Tropical Sportswear Int'l Announces Appointment of President.
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (TSI) (Nasdaq: TSIC) announced today the appointment of Christopher B. Munday as President of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation. Mr. Munday joined TSI as Managing Director of TSI's European Division (Farah Manufacturing U.K. Ltd.) in June of 1999....

Tropical Sportswear Announces Completion of Duck Head Merger.
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation ("TSI") (Nasdaq: TSIC) announced today the completion of its merger with Duck Head Apparel Company, Inc. ("Duck Head") (Amex: DHA), pursuant to which Duck Head has become a wholly owned subsidiary of TSI. As a...

Tropical Sportswear Announces Successful Completion of Duck Head Tender Offer.
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation ("TSI") (Nasdaq: TSIC) announced today the successful completion of its cash tender offer to acquire all of the common stock of Duck Head Apparel Company, Inc. ("Duck Head") (Amex: DHA). Based on information provided by...