HHS Secretary Leavitt Kicks Off Older Americans Month

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iParty offers reliable , time-tested knowledge of party-perfect trends,
and superior customer service to ensure convenient and comprehensive
merchandise selections for every occasion. Finally,
in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, proclaimed Mother's Day as a national
holiday to be held each year on the second Sunday of May.

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(AMEX: IPT), a party goods retailer that operates 45 iParty retail
stores, today reported financial results for its first quarter of
fiscal year 2005, which ended on March 26, 2005 . Our merchandise margins were adversely affected
by increases in our product costs charged to us by certain key
vendors. Additionally, during the quarter we took more aggressive
markdowns to increase the sell through of seasonal merchandise.

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2 million, a 9.
Consolidated gross profit margin was 38. The
increase in occupancy costs is largely attributable to our new stores,
which, as we have previously reported, operate at a higher occupancy
to sales ratio until they reach maturity .

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Important factors that may affect future operating results include the
effects of adverse changes in overall economic conditions, the success
or failure of iParty's efforts to implement its business strategy;
iParty's inability to obtain additional financing, if required;
third-party suppliers' failure to fulfill their obligations to iParty;
unseasonable weather; intense competition; the availability of retail
store space on reasonable lease terms; the failure of iParty's systems
or those of its third-party suppliers; general economic and other
developments affecting consumer confidence or spending patterns,
particularly in the New England region; compliance with evolving
federal securities, accounting, and stock exchange rules and
regulations applicable to publicly -traded companies listed on the
American Stock Exchange; and government regulation of the Internet .


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The dictionary defines holidays as:
A day on which custom or the law dictates a halting of general business activity to commemorate or celebrate a particular event.

This subcategory is specifically made for sites that have party games focusing on Christmas, Halloween, Birthdays, St.

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compared to a margin of 41.pge.

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0 million for the first quarter of 2004.7 million, or $0.5 million limit.

For additional safety tips and information about Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, please visit our website at http://www.

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To kick off the
celebration , the Fourth Annual Physical Fitness Event will include a 30-minute
walk on the National Mall in Washington , D.7% for the same period in 2004. This work will continue throughout the
remainder of 2005. Increasing our line of credit will
help finance our present operations and this year's store expansion
plan .
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Mar 26, Dec 25,
2005 2004
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,270,319 $1,757,157
Restricted cash 581,101 561,407
Accounts receivable 603,192 700,961
Inventory, net 11,543,180 11,400,971
Prepaid expenses and other assets 352,176 476,046
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Total current assets 14 ,349,968 14,896,542
Property and equipment, net 4,598,904 4,483,705
Other assets 92,643 99,690
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Total assets $19,041,515 $19,479,937
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $4,117,059 $3,421,195
Accrued expenses 2,012,304 2,615,835
Current portion of capital lease obligations 374,251 365,674
Borrowings under line of credit 6,497,214 5,257,690
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Total current liabilities 13,000,828 11,660,394

Long-term liabilities:
Capital lease obligations, net of current
portion 691,668 796,693
Other liabilities 514,207 471 ,759
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Total long-term liabilities 1,205,875 1,268,452

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders ' equity:
Convertible preferred stock 14,281,962 14,308,002
Common stock 22,115 22,093
Additional paid-in capital 50,502,618 50,448,100
Accumulated deficit (59,971,883)(58,227,104 )
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Total stockholders ' equity 4,834,812 6,551,091
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $19,041,515 $19,479,937
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However, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
urges its customers to remember that unsecured metallic balloons can drift
into power lines and can cause power outages, fires, and potential injuries.
-- Don't pull the string or climb a utility pole to recover anything
caught in a power line.

Celebrate is defined as:
To observe an occasion with appropriate ceremony or festivity.

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"We can do more, and our best weapons are literally in our own hands: the
food we choose to eat, and the activities that get us moving," said Assistant
Secretary Carbonell. Our marketing and sales costs
rose as a percentage of sales, largely due to higher depreciation
costs associated with the acquisition of fixed assets for our new
stores and the new point-of-sale system for all of our stores.iparty.
During the 1600 's, England celebrated a day called "Mothering Sunday" that
honored the mothers of England.com

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For the quarter consolidated revenues were $13.
Sal Perisano, Chief Executive Officer of iParty Corp. Please visit our site at
www.
For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties which
could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward -looking statements, see "Cautionary Statements and Risk
Factors" in iParty's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K
and "Factors That May Affect Future Results" in iParty's most recently
filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company encourages its customers to hang on to
metallic balloons, to avoid power outages, and especially to avoid injuries
that would certainly ruin any Mother's Day celebration.

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Just by walking or swimming or
lifting weights , seniors can see a significant improvement in their overall
health.

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DEDHAM, Mass.7% decrease in comparable store sales. Supplementing our new store opening program, we recently entered
into new marketing agreements with the Boston Red Sox and Brigham's
Ice Cream, two of New England's most venerable and popular
institutions, which we believe will help us reach new customers and
meet our goal of further establishing the iParty brand.
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08 per basic and diluted
share, compared to a consolidated net loss of $0.5% during the first quarter in Florida where inclement
weather was not a factor. General
and administrative expenses were higher than last year due to
professional fees, primarily for the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work
that we undertook this quarter.
However , it wasn't until 1907 that Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, began a
campaign to establish a national Mother's Day in the United States.

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Comparable sales in
our New England stores were down 1. (AMEX: IPT)
is a party goods retailer that operates 45 iParty retail stores and
licenses the operation of an Internet site for party goods and party
planning at www. The statements contained in this
release are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain
risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.

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The
decrease in comparable store sales was primarily due to severe weather
that impacted our New England stores throughout the quarter, partly
offset by the earlier -than-normal Easter season.

Headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, iParty Corp.

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com. Toys tangled in power lines can start fires and
cause power outages.

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7% decrease in comparable store sales. The decline in our gross profit margin was
due to lower merchandise margins and higher occupancy costs as a
percentage of sales. One of these new stores opened in the first quarter, in
East Hartford , Connecticut, where we recently celebrated its grand
opening with a display of the Boston Red Sox ' World Series trophy.

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3%
increase compared to $12.
Consolidated net loss was $1.3%, whereas our comparable sales
increased by 7. However, we continue to
believe that our investment in growth and new stores will yield
longer-term increases in profitability.
The earliest Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring
celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.

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"Our efforts are to
make sure that we heighten awareness and promote increased physical activity
and healthy lifestyles for older Americans everywhere."

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-- Keep the balloon tethered at all times.

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We are in the process of adjusting our prices to reflect our
new costs.
Leases have been signed for five additional new stores scheduled to
open in our third quarter, in time for our important Halloween season. SAN FRANCISCO, Mother's Day is fast
approaching and helium-filled metallic balloons have become one popular way to
celebrate this special occasion.
-- Kites, model airplanes, and other toys -- like balloons -- should never
be flown near power lines.

Please submit only general sites to the parent category of Party Games .

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WASHINGTON, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt, Acting
Deputy Secretary Alex Azar, and Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina G. "We continue to see how the miracles of modern medicine can
improve and sustain life, but nothing can take the place of physical activity
for maintaining muscle strength and balance ."
Since 1963, Older Americans Month has allowed for the opportunity to
acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of all of our nation's seniors --
past and present -- especially those who contributed in the service or defense
of our nation.

Patricks Day, New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine 's Day, and basically any other holidays or celebrations that you can think of.

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More than 200 local seniors will be in attendance at the fourth annual
physical fitness event that will highlight and provide educational materials
on topics, such as health promotion, disease prevention and management , and
the new and expanded benefits under Medicare.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


For the three months
ended
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Mar 26, Mar 27 ,
2005 2004
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Revenues $13,159 ,763 $12,036,066
Operating costs:
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs 8,165,569 7 ,017,645
Marketing and sales 4,835,847 4,298,590
General and administrative 1,800,950 1,574,906
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Operating Loss (1,642,603) (855,075)

Interest income 172 180
Interest expense (102,348) (27,426)
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Loss before income taxes (1,744,779) (882,321)

Income taxes - -
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Net Loss $(1,744,779 ) $(882,321)
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Basic and diluted net loss per share $(0.08) $(0.04)
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Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted 22,107,567 20,227,671
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"Older adults tend to be healthier, feel better, and
maintain their mobility and independence longer when they take simple steps.
For more information on Older Americans Month or to sponsor a local
physical fitness event in your local area, visit the Administration on Aging's
Web site at http://www. The
increase in first quarter revenues was due to sales from seven new
stores that opened since the end of the first quarter of 2004,
partially offset by a 0. iParty's aim is to make throwing a
successful event both stress-free and fun.
The utility suggests several important safety tips to help you enjoy
metallic balloons this holiday:

-- Beware! Keep metallic balloons away from power lines.

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This year's theme for Older
Americans Month is "Celebrate Long-Term Living!"
"By incorporating physical activity into their daily lives , seniors can
help ensure the blessing of improved length and quality of life," Secretary
Leavitt said.

iParty Corp. Reports Q1 2005 Financial Results

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per basic and diluted share, in the first quarter of 2004.

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"Looking ahead, we are on track to open at least six new stores
during 2005 .
Earlier this month we extended our line of credit to $10 million from
our previous $7.com

Safe harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements
that are based on our current expectations, beliefs, assumptions ,
estimates, forecasts and projections, including those about future
store openings, future expectations of profitability and the industry
and markets in which iParty operates. Leave it alone and call PG +E at 1-800-743-5000.

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"Local organizations and groups are sponsoring physical fitness events
across the country," Acting Deputy Secretary Azar said., commented ,
"While we are pleased to report a 9. With over 20,000 party
supplies and costumes and an online party magazine and party-related
content, iParty offers consumers a sophisticated, yet fun and
easy -to-use, resource with a definitive assortment of products to
customize any party, including birthday bashes, Easter get-togethers,
graduation parties, summer barbecues, and, of course, Halloween.

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Carbonell are encouraging seniors to engage in healthful physical activities
as Older Americans Month is celebrated across the nation.C.3% increase in sales, we are
disappointed with our 0.iparty.
Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what
is expressed in such forward-looking statements , and such statements
should not be relied upon as representing iParty's expectations or
beliefs as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Pacific Gas snd Electric Company Urges Caution With Mother's Day Metallic Balloons

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