2% over 2003 to $23,885,439 which
reflects an increase in product sales of $1,463,788 and rental revenue growth
of $1,132,175. Attendees can test their trap and skeet shooting skills in an
Olympic Shooting Simulator, and meet gold medalist Kim Rhodes and the
Olympic Shooting Team coaches at the Teftec booth, #113.

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Net EPS (0. 31, 2003
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2004 2003
(x)All figures are in US dollars US$ US$
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Revenues 23,885,439 21,289,476
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EBITDA(xx) (102,504) 195,884
(xxx)
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Net Income (Loss)(xxx) (2,623,503) (2,645,837)
----------------------------- --------------------------------------------
Net Income (Loss) (2,623,303) (1,811,742)
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EPS (Basic + Diluted)(xxx) (0. Department of Education.

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Three Months ended Dec. We also anticipate fuelling top-line growth from the impact of
two new markets secured in California during 2004 as well as further market
penetration from the recent MK acquisition. Sovereign is the 19th largest
banking institution in the United States.com or call 1-877-SOV-BANK.

Self-help devices that assist persons with disabilities in daily living activities such as dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, home maintenance, cooking, eating, etc.

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A variety of special events will be taking place throughout the
weekend. The services offered will include tire repair, loose
brakes, minor chair adjustments and repairs.
Abilities Expo/Southern California is produced and managed by
Advanstar Communications. BOSTON, An innovative loan program is
now available to Massachusetts residents with disabilities through a
partnership between the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), Easter
Seals Massachusetts and Sovereign Bank. Assistive technology includes communications devices,
specially adapted computers, Braille equipment, and hearing and vision aids."
Christopher T.

About Sovereign Bank
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.

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13 per share)
compared with a loss of $1,445,948 ($0. Branches are located in
Glendale, Loma Linda , Indian Wells, Anaheim, Bakersfield and Fresno,
California; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Loaner Wheelchairs provided by
Permobil, also available on a first come first served basis. For more information on
Easter Seals Massachusetts, visit http://www.

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31, 2003
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Q4 2004 Q4 2003
(x)All figures are in US dollars US$ US$
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Revenues 5,186,829 5,569,649
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EBITDA(xx) (928,808) (457,491)
(xxx)
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Net Income (Loss)(xxx) (1,713,001) (1,445,948)
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Net Income (Loss) (1,713,001) (611,853)
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EPS (Basic + Diluted)(xxx) (0.5 million annually. For the balance of 2005,
substantial focus will also be placed on sales growth in the respiratory and
DME product lines.com

For People with Visual Impairments, there will be
special workshops and exhibitor information handouts available in
large type at the information desk. The funding came from the Alternative
Financing Program of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research, U.

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Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2004 was $1,713,001 ($0.14 per share in 2003 , which included an
extraordinary gain of $834,095 related to the MK Medical acquisition.abilitiesexpo . Sovereign Bank will handle the loan distribution.
The MRC obtained a $1.

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Management has taken further steps to insulate the Company from future rate
reductions through the continued refinement of its payor and product mix., said "To return the Company to
profitability, Management has planned additional administrative staffing cuts
and other payroll reductions that will generate approximately $750,000 in
annual savings.

Continental Home Healthcare Ltd. Current Company updates can be found at the
web site: http://www." Easter
Seals is working in partnership with Sovereign Bank and disability groups
around the state.gov/mrc.

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31, 2004, compared with
twelve months ended Dec.20) (0.

Health/Medical Writers
Abilities Expo /Southern California

MILFORD, Conn. For information about
any of the Abilities Expo events visit www. In addition, Easter Seals offers job
training and employment, home-based non-medical services for elders,
recreational activities, rehabilitation services and public awareness programs
to people of all ages with all kinds of disabilities.

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13) (0.14)
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(xx) Earnings before interest, taxes , depreciation, amortization
(xxx) Excludes extraordinary item

Total revenues for 2004 increased 12."
The Company is pursuing an expedited listing on the TSX NEX Board due to
its trading suspension from the TSX effective April 28, 2005. acquires, consolidates and manages
healthcare equipment retailers that provide equipment such as hospital beds,
custom power and manual wheelchairs , scooters, respiratory products and
services, bathroom safety products, ambulatory aids, and aids for daily living
sold to individuals and healthcare institutions.S.

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2 million annually.
Robert Thornton, President and C.O. The interpreter's services can be requested
at the information desk . The center is
located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA. The MRC has been
providing vocational rehabilitation, independent living and disability
determination services for more than 80 years.

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Revenue growth for the
Company overall was significantly impacted by reimbursement cuts on a variety
of rehab products made by the California Department of Health Services (DHS)
in March 2004 which reduced Continental's revenues by approximately
$1. Bartels,
commissioner of the MRC. "This program offers us the ability to broaden our
scope of services to the disability community and help additional consumers
get the assistance they need. The MA AT Loan Program puts that
technology and related services within reach of many more people. For more information on MRC ,
visit http://www.

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EPS (0.----Abilities
Expo/Southern California, the one show dedicated to educating and
improving the lives of people with disabilities , senior citizens,
their families + caregivers, as well as healthcare and education
professionals , will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center,
Anaheim, CA from Friday, June 3 and continue through Sunday, June 5,
2005.mass.org or call
1-800-244-2756.

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Twelve Months ended Dec. Annual revenue increases
are attributable to the ongoing positive impact of Continental's acquisition
in August of 2003 of MK Medical's three branches. The
consolidated net loss for the full year was $2 ,623,503, or $0.
Excluding the extraordinary gain, the net loss for 2003 was $2,645,837, or
$0 . The Company's
current financial situation reflects the culmination of events during the last
18 months, including the insolvency of the Company's senior lender during
2003, which in turn prevented Continental's access to working capital.0 million facility from a
healthcare lender, which requires the restructure of its subordinated debt.
In addition, many special show services will be available for
attendees including Complimentary Wheelchair Repair provided by Hands
on Concepts.
"Technology can level the playing field for people with disabilities when
it comes to getting jobs and living independently," said Elmer C., ("Sovereign") (NYSE: SOV), is the parent company
of Sovereign Bank, a $58 billion financial institution with more than 650
community banking offices, over 1,000 ATMs and approximately 10,000 team
members with principal markets in the Northeast United States .

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The educational curriculum developed by Carmen Jones, the
conference director for the event , focuses on relevant topics
addressing life today for individuals with disabilities, their family
and caregivers. The comprehensive workshop program, consisting of
consumer and professional tracks , with certificates of participation
available to students, and education and healthcare professionals
include: Preparing a Winning Claim for Benefits; A New Paradigm to
Career Counseling People with Disabilities; Intensive Therapy
Treatment for Cerebral Palsy; Everything You Wanted to Know About
Special Needs Trusts; How To Select the Right Vehicle; Living
Independently in Los Angeles; and much more. Sovereign
offers a broad array of financial services and products including retail
banking , business and corporate banking, cash management, capital markets,
trust and wealth management and insurance.

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Continental Home Healthcare reports financial results for 2004 year end

11 per share) before extraordinary item
for the same period last year.E. The event will take place Friday, June 3,
and Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, June 5, 2005
from 11am to 5pm at The Anaheim Convention Center. We look forward to helping those with
disabilities receive the services they need to enrich their lives.

Includes reachers, adaptive clothing, modified eating utensils, adapted books, pencil holders, dressing aids, adapted personal hygiene aids, bathing accessories, feeding accessories , feeding devices, grab bars/grips/handles, grooming, hygiene, incontinent supplies, mechanical transfer lift, shower/bath chair, toileting accessories, transfer board, wheeled bath chair/commode, time management aids, specialized spoons for self-feeding, bathtub seats, etc.

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13) (0.20 per share,
compared with $1,811,742, or $0.
Attendees will have a chance to discover and learn about new
products and services - from computers to athletic equipment and
mobility products to daily living aids - all conveniently displayed to
see, test and compare. For the
adaptive sports enthusiast, Xtreme Medical will be doing daily
demonstrations of wheelchair, hockey, rugby, and football, in the
Special Events area located on the show floor.
The Massachusetts Assistive Technology (MA AT) Loan Program provides low-
interest loans to qualified people with disabilities and their families to
purchase assistive technology and services that will help them lead more
independent lives.

About MRC
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission has earned a national
reputation for developing innovative and comprehensive programs that improve
the lives of individuals with all types of disabilities .

Does not generally include architectural/home adaptations or modifications.

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The
working capital restriction negatively impacted revenues and has prevented the
Company from paying certain debt obligations when due. Personal
Care Attendant services during show hours for bathroom and other
special assistance .

Assistive Technology Loan Program Launched to Benefit Massachusetts Residents with Disabilities

Certain vehicle and home modifications also are eligible for loans."
"There is a tremendous need for a program such as this," Easter Seals
President Kirk Joslin said.
For more information about the AT Loan program, contact Jason Luciano at
Easter Seals Massachusetts at 508-751-6431 or Karen Langley at MRC at
617-204-3623.

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(TSX:CHT) today reported its financial results for the fourth
quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
Management is near completion in its restructure negotiations with the
Company's subordinated lenders.com

If you wish to receive company press releases via email, please advise
Julia Clark at julia@chfir .

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20) (0. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2004 declined to $5,186,829
from $5,569,649 in 2003 due to weaker product sales. The Company has
received a contingent funding commitment for a $4. Exhibiting companies include Aquatic Access,
Freedom Concepts, Independence Technology, Hands on Concepts,
Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center, Aero Mobility,
Daimler Chrysler /Dodge, Innovations in Motion, Permobil, and many
others.

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Local and regionally based organizations that work with people
with disabilities will also be participating including Accessible San
Diego , California Department of Rehabilitation, Team Advocates for
Special Kids, and The Dayle McIntosh Center. Borowiec from Sovereign Bank said, "We are so pleased to
administer this important program with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation
Commission and Easter Seals.

About Easter Seals
Easter Seals Massachusetts is nationally known for its broad and deep
expertise in assistive technology.

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7 million federal grant for the program and chose
Easter Seals to manage the project.

EasterSealsMA.

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GLENDALE, CA, April 5 - Continental Home
Healthcare Ltd. The Company incurred expenses totaling
approximately $235,000 for the opening of a new branch during the quarter.20 per share, basic and fully diluted.

Abilities Expo/Southern California to Be Held June 3-5 2005

com or call
800-385-3085. For more information on Sovereign
Bank, visit http://www.

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31, 2004, compared with
three months ended Dec. In response to the reimbursement reductions,
Continental has found savings in administrative payroll and insurance
overheads that will save the Company approximately $1. Services are provided on
a first come first served basis. For People with Hearing
Impairments , there will be a sign language interpreter available to
assist persons who are deaf or hearing impaired , for a reasonable
length of time per person. "Assistive technology can open up a whole new
world for someone with a disability.