TICKETS GO ON SALE IN SELECT MARKETS BEGINNING MAY 14th

Season Nine's Top 10 Finalists Will Perform Live Across North America This Summer Kicking off on July 1st in Detroit

LOS ANGELES, April 28 /PRNewswire -- As announced on last night's top-rated American Idol performance show, tickets for this year's hotly anticipated American Idol Live! Tour will go on sale in select markets beginning May 14th at LiveNation.com.  The American Idol Live! Tour 2010 will feature the American Idol Season 9 top 10 contestants Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Katie Stevens, and Tim Urban.  

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America's #1 show will make 49 stops this summer at a mix of top arenas and amphitheaters across North America giving fans a chance once again to catch their favorite "Idols" performing live in a town near them.   The Live Nation promoted tour begins on July 1st at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit and runs through September 14th in Pittsburgh at the Consol Energy Center.

Simon Fuller, creator and executive producer of American Idol stated, "We are all looking forward to this year's American Idol Live! Tour. This is always one of the highlights of the year. Each of the Idols have the chance to meet the people that voted for them and perform at incredible venues all over America, another special moment in their developing careers."

A limited number of 4-Pack ticket packages will be offered for $75* that includes 4 lawn tickets to participating amphitheaters, while supplies last.

Omaha, Nebraska and Toledo, Ohio go on sale May 14th.  All other dates listed go on sale May 15th.  To purchase tickets and for complete tour information, fans can visit AmericanIdol.com and LiveNation.com.    Event times and dates are subject to change.

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About 19 Entertainment

19 Entertainment Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (Nasdaq: CKXE), is engaged in the ownership, development and commercial utilization of entertainment content. 19 Entertainment represents stars including David and Victoria Beckham, Carrie Underwood, Andy Murray, Daughtry, Annie Lennox, Will Young, Cathy Dennis, The Spice Girls and others. 19 Entertainment is the producer / co-producer of several internationally successful TV formats including "American Idol", "Little Britain USA" and "So You Think You Can Dance". 19 Recordings is a major producer of music in North America with over 100 million units sold in the last ten years by stars including Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Kris Allen and others.

About Live Nation

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management.  Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show.

In 2009, Live Nation sold 140 million tickets, promoted 21,000 concerts, partnered with 850 sponsors and averaged 25 million unique monthly users of its e-commerce sites.  For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

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Bersin & Associates, the only research and advisory firm focused solely on enterprise learning, talent management, and talent acquisition, today announced the availability of the report, Learning Leaders® 2010: Lessons from the Best.  The complimentary, 144-page report is a detailed look at the 25 winners of the 2010 Bersin & Associates Learning Leaders Program, which recognizes organizations with effective and efficient approaches to employee learning and development resulting in significant business improvement.  

Click here to download a complimentary copy of the report.  

For example, the report details how:

• Seagate Technologies, after a significant workforce reduction, utilized the company's internal enterprise wiki to build a highly popular and cost-effective "virtual coach" that provides action-oriented information on key management topics for all employees to build management and leadership skills;
• Booz Allen Hamilton implemented a new onboarding program to improve the job readiness of new hires, leading to efficiency gains, stronger employee affiliation with the firm, and reduced attrition; and
• AT&T significantly increased the worldwide adoption of self-service tools on its BusinessDirect portal by offering learning on-demand training and support for its business customers.

Other companies profiled include: Accenture, Amway, Beers + Cutler (now Baker Tilly as the result of a merger), CA, Cisco, Coldwell Banker Commercial, Kelly Services, The Nielsen Company, NetApp, Qualcomm, Redwood Trust, and learning and talent management solution providers Adobe Systems, Bellevue University's Human Capital Lab, Cornerstone OnDemand, Executive Conversation, General Physics Corporation, Halogen Software, Kelley Executive Partners, Plateau Systems, RWD Technologies and Vangent.

"Despite very tight budgets last year, these organizations were able to drive high-value learning and talent programs for employees," said Josh Bersin, president.  "The Learning Leaders demonstrated how business-driven approaches – in areas such as skills development, leadership initiatives, and collaboration – really pay off.  

"This program is also an integral part of our research," he added.  "Beyond serving as the foundation for the Learning Leaders report, the lessons learned are central themes woven throughout our research all year -- in detailed case studies and webinars and as examples in our industry studies."  

Participants in the Bersin & Associates Learning Leaders Program, now in its fourth year, submitted detailed applications last year about their learning and talent programs and initiatives.  The selection criteria are based on Bersin & Associates' years of in-depth study across all areas of learning and talent management.  Learning Leaders 2010: Lessons from the Best includes analysis and observations from Bersin & Associates' analysts, who serve as judges for the program, gathered during the application review process.  

The 2010 Learning Leaders winners were announced in March and featured in a special awards issue of Elearning! magazine, media partner for the Learning Leaders program.  In addition, Learning Leader winners were honored recently at Bersin & Associates' research conference, IMPACT 2010: The Business of Talent®, where senior practitioners from Learning Leader winner organizations – past and present – participated in panel discussions and presented in-depth case studies on a wide range of topics.  Bersin & Associates will also launch a series of public webinars in June 2010, featuring discussions with Learning Leaders representatives and moderated by Bersin & Associates analysts.      

The call for applications for the 2011 Learning Leaders Program will be announced in June 2010.  To receive news and updates about the Learning Leaders program, including the call for applications, please contact diane.siroky@bersin.com.

About Bersin & Associates

Bersin & Associates is the only research and advisory firm focused solely on research in enterprise learning, talent management, and talent acquisition. The company's WhatWorks® membership program offers actionable guidance, improves operational effectiveness, and delivers business impact to companies in all industry segments.

Bersin & Associates research members gain access to a comprehensive library of best practices, case studies, benchmarks, and in-depth market analyses designed to assist professionals in making fast and confident decisions. Members also have direct access to analysts and a wide range of tested tools and models to address both strategic and day-to-day challenges.

More than 5,000 organizations worldwide have used Bersin & Associates' research and advisory services to guide talent and corporate learning strategies. Research areas include planning and strategy, learning programs and delivery, talent management, leadership development and succession planning, talent acquisition, technology and infrastructure, informal learning, social networking, measurement and analytics.

For more information, go to www.bersin.com or call 561 455 0622.

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PlayDate USA, leading nightlife innovators, Timeless Entertainment Concepts, proudly launches PlayDate New Jersey.  In collaboration with Ryzenstar Promotions, the highly anticipated adult playdate featuring classic games, offers a one-of-a-kind experience coupled with good old fashioned fun.  PlayDate New Jersey kicks off on Friday, May 14, 2010 at LaReggia, 40 Wood Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094, from 8:30 pm to 1:30 am.  

PlayDate New Jersey offers an environment where people – whether single or married, in their 20s or in their 50s, can get a genuine interaction that breaks down the barriers typically found at a bar or nightclub.  It offers nostalgic games at an affordable price. The cost to attend the PlayDate is $15 in advance and $20 at the door, parking is free.  The tickets can be purchased here.

The games of choice come from a wide range of classics like: Dominoes, Card Games, Scrabble, UNO, Chess, Checkers, Perfection, Taboo, Operation, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Connect Four, Twister, Jenga, Monopoly, Nintendo Wii, and more.  We even feature PlayDate™ Signature gems like Hula Hoops and Musical Chairs for true nostalgia.  The venues provide a warm and friendly atmosphere featuring music accented by delicious food and cocktails.  Local PlayDate affiliates and organizers, Lisa Lawrence and Keenya Woodruff of Ryzenstar Promotions share, "We are extremely proud to bring PlayDate to New Jersey and look forward to socializing with everyone."

Imari Havard, Founder of Timeless Entertainment Concepts adds, "This is fun on a whole different level.  You mix and mingle, listen to music and get to bring out your inner child playing games that allow you to lose your club persona, but instead be yourself and just have a good time." Co-founder, Ryan Hill continues, "You don't have to go broke to have a good time. we are proud to offer an alternative to the trendy, pricey nightlife scene."

The launch of PlayDate New Jersey marks a milestone as the brand continues to expand its initial portfolio from Atlanta-based nightlife events to now include signature events in more than 20 metropolitan markets across the US.  The lifestyle experts have managed to create a huge following and generate an even bigger buzz that's garnered the attention of CNN, Entrepreneur Magazine and  FOX Television,  just to name a few.

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Every year in the world of fashion, all eyes focus on the latest designer collections coming out of Paris, New York, London, Milan ... and Singapore?

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It's true that Singapore may not be a star on the fashion map yet. But that could be about to change, as the island city-state prepares to launch its own world-class fashion week complete with designer runway shows, a fashion festival for the public, a fashion design competition, and other events spotlighting Singapore as the gateway to Asian fashion.

Under the banner of Asia Fashion Exchange (AFX), Singapore's inaugural fashion week will take place April 28-May 2, 2010, featuring a roster of more than 50 established and emerging designers from Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and India. A cadre of international retail buyers will be in attendance, along with global fashionistas eager to see the latest collections in categories ranging from high-end formal wear to trendy streetwear.

"There is a wealth of design talent in Singapore, and through this event, we hope to better reveal that talent to the rest of the fashion world," said Mr. Satvinder Singh, Group Director for Americas, IE Singapore. "Plus, since Singapore is truly positioned as a gateway to the rest of Asia, this new fashion week will provide a hub to showcase the best designers and labels from across the region."

A centerpiece of AFX is Blueprint, a two-day fashion trade show that will draw retail buyers from the U.S. and around the globe. Among the Singaporean designers who will debut collections at the show are Abyzz,  Al & Alicia,  alldressedup, AWOL by Alfie Leong, Ben Wu, Eugene, Lin, Laichain, Raoul, Yen, and Wykidd. On the third day, the show will open to the public as Blueprint Emporium, a ticketed event where consumers can view and shop cutting-edge brands, such as Joanna Ho and Roj Singhakul, many of which are not available commercially in Singapore.

Consumers will have another opportunity to immerse themselves in high fashion during the concurrent Audi Fashion Festival. The Fashion Festival will showcase world-class collections by top international designers and labels, including DSquared2, Roberto Cavalli, Marchesa, and KTZ, with runway appearances by supermodels including Carmen Kass and Song Kyunga. The event will also feature red-carpet parties attended by members of the fashion elite.

Yet another component of Singapore's fashion week is Star Creation, a fashion design competition spearheaded by Textile & Fashion Federation Singapore (TaFf). Created to identify and develop the best design talent across Asia, the competition will spotlight the creations of aspiring local and regional fashion designers. Three winners, to be chosen from among twelve finalists, will each receive $10,000 Singapore (about $7,150 USD) in prize money and a one-year internship with leading Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin, complete with the opportunity to launch a capsule collection.

"The anchoring of a fashion trade show in Singapore in conjunction with other fashion events under AFX represents a collective approach to develop the local fashion industry," said Mr. Tan Soon Kim, Lifestyle Business Group Director of International Enterprise (IE) Singapore. "This show differentiates itself by being Asian-centric, showcasing the best of Singaporean and Asian designers, while facilitating access to the international market."

Asia Fashion Exchange is a joint effort by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, SPRING Singapore (SPRING), the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and the private sector. For more information, visit www.asiafashionexchange.com.sg.

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Parrot, the market leader for wireless mobile phone devices, announces the availability of the PS7-Aux, a white box, hands-free car kit for automotive installers and dealers, a new edition to the Parrot ProSeries™.

The PS7-Aux features a hands-free, compact control unit slightly larger than a quarter, which integrates seamlessly into any cigarette lighter and is hardly noticeable on the dashboard. Parrot employs its expertise in Bluetooth technology, voice recognition and sound processing to streamline the operation of the Parrot PS7-Aux.

The unit syncs with virtually every Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, smart phone, PDA or iPhone™ and immediately connects the minute the engine starts. With its voice recognition feature, a driver just says a name and the kit automatically dials the number, keeping hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

In the event of an incoming call, the car radio automatically mutes, so the speakers can reproduce the caller's voice. The unidirectional microphone picks up voices easily and helps reduce interior noise levels. The new PS7-Aux, along with the entire Parrot ProSeries line, comes with a three-year warranty or Parrot can match the vehicle's OEM warranty life.

"We know drivers are looking for a simple, flexible solution to abide by local hands-free legislation," said Christian Coly , vice president of sales and marketing for Parrot. "Auto dealers and installers need a turnkey, hands-free solution to meet consumer demand that is simple to use, easy to install and warranty protected."

To find out more about the PS7-Aux and the rest of the ProSeries line, visit www.parrot.com.

About PARROT  

Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas.

Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006.

www.parrot.com

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M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty-five cents ($.25) per share on the Company's common stock.  The dividend will be paid on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 to shareowners of record on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.

About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

Since 1972, MDC's subsidiary companies have built and financed the American dream for more than 160,000 families. MDC's commitment to customer satisfaction, quality and value is reflected in each home its subsidiaries build. MDC is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States. Its subsidiaries have homebuilding divisions across the country, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, California, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Philadelphia/Delaware Valley and Jacksonville. The Company's subsidiaries also provide mortgage financing, insurance and title services, primarily for Richmond American homebuyers, through HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company, respectively. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit www.mdcholdings.com.

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Reduce battery waste and save the environment? That's Battizer's goal. And now its most recent product launch, a full-charge capacity alkaline battery charger, is turning heads. It's the first in the world to claim maximum 100 percent full charge capacity and may even exceed the original capacity of a new battery.

It is also the world's first and fastest, full-charge capacity alkaline battery charger to recondition rechargeable batteries. Why throw old batteries away when you can repair or recharge?

More than one billion batteries are disposed of every year in the U.S. alone and batteries are said to consume 50 times more energy in production as the end-product actually contains. So, it not only makes environmental sense, but also demonstrates economic savvy to use the Battizer charger.

This smart charger is technologically advanced and charges AA and AAA zinc carbon, alkaline, NiMh and NiCD batteries in one hour. It has a built-in microprocessor chip that monitors and controls the battery-charging process.

Zinc Carbon batteries only take 15 minutes to charge. With the Battizer charger, zinc carbon and alkaline batteries may be charged multiple times just like a rechargeable battery.

Also, as NiCD batteries are regularly charged and used, "memory" builds up. This memory consists of dendrite crystals and causes the battery to hold less and less of a full charge. Once the memory is full, the NiCD battery will no longer hold a charge. The Battizer charger can erase the memory and enable these batteries to hold a longer charge, just like new.

In addition to being efficient and technologically advanced, the Battizer charger is also easy to use. It has a simple, compact design for easy storage; plugs into household outlets; and has universal voltage.

So, what's the bottom line? People who use the Battizer charger as opposed to buying a new AA alkaline battery will save 10,598 times more. Click here for the cost-savings calculator.

Battizer is offering a limited time, introductory offer of $67 with no shipping fees.

For more information, visit: www.Battizer.com.

About Battizer:

Battizer is a young, dynamic manufacturer of money-saving energy products. Its goal is to help consumers save money, reduce battery waste and save the environment through its innovative green products.

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51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS), a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China, announced today that it will release unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 after the market closes on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

Management will hold a conference call at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 6, 2010 (9:00 a.m. Shanghai/Hong Kong time zone on May 7, 2010) to discuss its first quarter 2010 financial results, operating performance and business outlook. To dial in to the call, please use conference ID 4290260 and the following telephone numbers:

    US: +1-877-941-2332
    Hong Kong: +852-3009-5027
    International: +1-480-629-9722

The call will also be available live and on replay through 51job's investor relations website, ir.51job.com. Please go to the website at least fifteen minutes early to register or install any necessary audio software.

About 51job

51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS) is a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China with a strong focus on recruitment related services. Through print advertisements in 51job Weekly and online recruitment services at http://www.51job.com , 51job enables enterprises to attract, identify and recruit employees and connects millions of job seekers with employment opportunities. 51job also provides a number of other value-added human resource services, including business process outsourcing, training, executive search and salary surveys. 51job has a call center in Wuhan and a nationwide sales office network spanning 25 cities across China.

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Burst.com today announced that it has changed its corporate name to Democrasoft, Inc. and that, effective with the commencement of trading on April 27, 2010, its stock will trade on the NASDAQ bulletin board under the symbol "DEMO."

The name change is part of a strategic redirection of the 20-year-old public company which previously created software and a portfolio of intellectual property facilitating multi-media transmission over the electronic networks.  For the past year, the company has been creating and testing Collaborize™, an easy-to-start, easy-to-use communications and decision-making tool for groups and organizations of all sizes.  Users don't need any special software or hardware and can be up and running in under five minutes.  

Collaborize is a web-based online service designed to help organizations engage both internal teams and external audiences of both for-profit and non-profit organizations, addressing issues both large and small, while driving toward actual implementation of collective solutions. It is the first in an anticipated suite of products aimed at enhancing online communication among members of physical and online communities, with particular emphasis on effectively reaching and implementing group decisions.

"Our new name, Democrasoft, marries the concepts of democracy and software, which is what our new products are all about," said Richard Lang, the company's co-founder, Chairman and CEO.  "The challenges our world, our country, our states, our cities and our organizations are all facing have never been bigger—Our Collaborize service turns the kind of interaction that one has on the social web from pure leisure into something that has a direction and an objective. It represents social networking with purpose."

"While we know that large corporations are increasingly aware of the need to facilitate communications both within internal groups and with their customers, and we have been gratified by early adoption of Collaborize for those applications, we are particularly pleased to also be able to offer this tool to groups of all sizes, including non-profits, at very affordable prices," Lang added.  

About DEMOCRASOFT

Democrasoft, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DEMO) is a 20-year-old public company with a history of pioneering technology. As the flagship product of the company's reincarnation, Collaborize™ is an online tool for organizing groups with a common purpose into decision-making communities.  It is designed to empower groups of all sizes - businesses, non-profits, associations, governments, their members and citizens to resolve real problems and drive toward actual implementation of collective solutions.  Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, under its previous moniker, Burst, Democrasoft pioneered in the field of Internet media delivery technology.  Collaborize represents a new direction for the company to one dedicated to facilitating a vision of online social networking with purpose.  For more information, visit www.democrasoft.com.  

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In an economy driven by cost cutting and harsh operational decisions, one company continues to stand apart by putting the customer in the driver's seat:

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INetU recently completed its sixth annual customer service survey, achieving a 96.2% overall satisfaction rate and earning a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 53.  NPS is determined by calculating the percentage of customers likely to recommend a company to others (promoters) minus the percentage of customers unlikely to do so (detractors). To date, INetU has not discovered a higher published NPS in the Managed Hosting space.

Some other key results from the 2010 client survey:

• 100% of respondents say that INetU's network performance meets or exceeds expectations.
• 94.8% of respondents are satisfied or extremely satisfied with their Chief Hosting Officer.
• 94.2% of respondents are satisfied or extremely satisfied with INetU's Support team.

"Our focus at INetU is to ensure we're exceeding our customers' expectations with personalized service," said Dev Chanchani, President of INetU Managed Hosting. "The customer feedback we receive is key to improving our service offering. In an industry as fast-changing and competitive as ours, we need to stay tuned into our clients' needs if we want to keep thriving."

INetU has sent annual satisfaction surveys since 2005, and has earned a client satisfaction rating of 95% over that time.  They consistently receive high customer satisfaction scores and continue to invest in making online business successful.  The 2010 survey results are based on a 22.7% response rate.

Net Promoter Score is a metric devised by Frederick F. Reichheld, and was popularized by his 2003 Harvard Business Review article "The One Number You Need to Grow."

About INetU Managed Hosting

INetU is a leading managed hosting provider serving customers worldwide. Dedicated to building long-term relationships with its clients, INetU supports many popular Web applications and provides highly reliable hosting for enterprise websites in the Online Retail, Healthcare, Financial Services, SaaS, Web Development, Education, Government, Consulting, and Non-Profit sectors. INetU is Visa PCI Certified, SAS 70 Type-II, and Safe Harbor compliant. To learn more, visit www.inetu.net.

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Pointlogic, an integrated marketing communications & planning software provider, announces the annual update of Compose, the company's multi-channel planning product.

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Over the past 12 years, Pointlogic has built, optimized and sold Compose to top media agencies, creative agencies, and advertisers in response to requests for a more insightful, responsive approach to media planning. Built on consumer and expert research Compose offers marketers the ability to gain insight from potential and existing customers across 57 product categories and develop communication scenarios against appropriate touch points..

"Channel planning demands deep insight of consumer behavior paired with a media planner's expertise and knowledge. This insight needs to be practically reconciled for reach and costs of communication options. This comes together in the architecture of Compose where Pointlogic combines large scale consumer research with planner insights and industry data captured through expert surveys," explains Peter Kloprogge, co-founder and CEO of Pointlogic. "Through analytical techniques all elements are reviewed and analyzed. The uniqueness of Compose is the way in which these various data streams are taken from their silos and aligned.

"The demands of today's multi-channel, fragmented media marketplace require new approaches to media planning that are driven by insights as to how consumers use and perceive communications channels," said Kyle Allen, SVP, Media Director, FKM. "Compose is an excellent resource for understanding how consumers relate to media and mapping these relationships to specific objectives and tasks."

For more information on Compose, please visit our product page bit.ly/Compose2010

About Pointlogic

Pointlogic (www.pointlogic.com) helps some of the world's most renowned advertising agencies, creative agencies, and advertisers better align integrated marketing communications with consumer and expert behavior. Our application, Compose, simulates the interactions between different goals and touch points of marketers and consumers. Compose allows end users to better understand how the media, message and creative align.  Pointlogic's tools are currently deployed worldwide with advertising and creative agencies; media owners; companies spanning multiple verticals; and within government sectors.

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New capability enables businesses to seamlessly integrate electronic check deposits with accounting packages such as QuickBooks(R)

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WATERLOO, ON, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - RDM Corporation (TSX: RC), a leading developer of specialized software and hardware products for electronic payment processing, announced today that it has introduced new functionality in its ITMS(R) WebClient and Simply Deposit(R) remote deposit capture applications that allows users to automatically update accounts receivable records in their accounting systems such as QuickBooks(R), with their electronic check deposits. This new module, called Apply Payments, allows for easy configuration, management and flexibility, while avoiding the hassle of double-keying check deposit information into a business's accounting package. Once checks have been scanned and electronically deposited, the end user can easily engage the Apply Payments feature to automatically apply individual checks to the appropriate invoice or receivable in the user's accounting package.

"The Apply Payments feature is a fantastic new tool for our customers," said Douglas Newman, President and CEO of RDM Corporation. "This new functionality adds to the overall value proposition of the ITMS suite of products by saving significant data entry time and reducing the number of transposition errors during keying. We continue to enhance our remote deposit capture products to improve their usability, efficiency and effectiveness."

The Apply Payments feature is a standard module in RDM's ITMS suite of products. RDM has developed a comprehensive suite of remote deposit capture software products which includes the ITMS WebClient for medium to large check volume customers, Simply Deposit for small check volume customers, Synergy Deposit for all-in-one RDC and card-based payments in retail applications, and Simply Deposit Mobile(TM) intended for mobile deposit applications. RDM also manufactures a wide range of industry leading single-feed digital imaging check scanners including the single-sided EC6000i(R) scanner series, the dual-sided EC7000i(R) series, the dual-sided EC7500i(TM) series of value scanners, the RDM SYNERGY II all-in-one payment terminal able to handle all non-cash payments and the recently introduced RDM Connect(TM) duplex, auto-feed scanner.

About RDM Corporation

RDM Corporation is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol RC. RDM is a leading provider of specialized software and hardware products for electronic payment processing. RDM has pioneered electronic check conversion systems and web based image and transaction management services for banks, retailers, payment processors and government agencies as well as print quality control and image quality systems for a variety of global customers. For more information, visit RDM's website at www.rdmcorp.com

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Canyon Gate Real Estate Services, an Associa company, is excited to announce the opening of its Santa Fe office, the second Canyon Gate office in New Mexico.

"We feel like Santa Fe is our home because we have actually served communities here for almost a decade via our Albuquerque location," said Melanie McLaughlin, President and CEO of Canyon Gate. "We are absolutely thrilled to make it official by becoming residents of this city that we love so much and to serve our clients from a local office."

Canyon Gate will Host Two Celebratory Events on Tuesday, May 4, 2010:

Canyon Gate Real Estate Services provides community association management and developer services to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and the surrounding areas. Since 2001, its sole focus has been to deliver performance that enriches communities and enhances the lives of the people it serves. To learn more about Canyon Gate, please visit www.cgres.com.

Building successful communities for more than 30 years, Associa is the leader in community association management and serves its clients with local knowledge, national resources and comprehensive expertise. Based in Dallas, Associa and its 5000 employees operate more than 100 branch offices in the United States and Mexico. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com and www.associacares.com.

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Microsoft Corp. opens Convergence 2010 today with Microsoft Business Division President Stephen Elop and Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Business Solutions Kirill Tatarinov demonstrating how the company is delivering on its vision of the Dynamic Business by providing customer-driven advancements across Microsoft Dynamics CRM and ERP applications to help organizations embrace change and seize opportunities that drive enduring business success.

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As part of their joint keynote address, Elop and Tatarinov announced the May 2010 service update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online that delivers seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics GP, new language support, portal accelerators and cloud-based developer tools that help improve business connectivity. They also disclosed the road map for the expected international availability of the next generation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to 32 markets worldwide. The executives also previewed Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, which will be generally available May 1, 2010, and announced a new promotion for Microsoft Dynamics GP customers to get a license for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online at a rate of $19 (U.S.) per user, per month.

"The true competitive differentiator for Microsoft is the value customers derive through a consistent and world-class user experience and well-designed interoperability across our solutions," Elop said. "Our upcoming Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM releases light up this philosophy by delivering solutions that work well together and take advantage of existing IT investments."

Offering New Innovations With Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Continuing on its commitment to deliver the best value in the industry to more than 22,000 customers and 1.1 million users, the May 2010 service update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, available at no additional charge for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online customers, focuses on improving the connectivity of the business to other systems, data and people through developer tools and resources. Key details include the following:

• Expanded language support for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. The May 2010 service update is the first wave for moving Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online into international markets with multilingual capabilities for North American customers who have departments or teams with French, Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese language requirements.
• New Portal accelerators. The service update adds new Portal accelerators for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. These accelerators include Event Management, eService and Partner Relationship Management and allow organizations to extend their reach and extend the power of CRM to external constituents.
• New developer tools and resources. The service update provides new developer tools in the updated Microsoft Dynamics CRM Software Development Kit (SDK) to enable the connection of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online with other on-demand and on-premises applications and services such as Windows Azure.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM integration. A new built-in integration framework for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM enables customers to easily connect the two systems to help provide business insight and improve user productivity across financials, supply chain, and sales and service. The integration is supported with both on-premises and cloud versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 and Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0.

"We are very excited about the May 2010 service update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online," said Steven Bowles, president of Pelagic Solutions Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. "With the new portal solutions, we can easily tailor Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to meet the unique needs of our customers and extend out the powerful capabilities to external audiences. We have already seen phenomenal growth with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, and with these new capabilities we expect that growth to continue."

Disclosing the road map for international availability, Microsoft announced that it is slated to expand the next release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to 32 global markets in the second half of 2010. In addition to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, those markets are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Customers can get Microsoft Dynamics CRM as a service in those markets today, with solutions and consulting from an extensive network of Microsoft partners.

Delivering Enterprise Resource Planning Excellence

Convergence attendees also previewed Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, an easy-to-use ERP solution for midsize businesses that want advanced functionality, strong business intelligence reporting options and interoperability with other line-of-business applications. More information about Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/en/us/products/gp-overview.aspx.

Delivering even more value to Microsoft Dynamics GP customers, Microsoft is offering them a license for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online at a promotional rate of $19 (U.S.) per user, per month. Starting today, the promotion is available to all Microsoft Dynamics GP customers until June 30, 2010. More information about this offer can be found at http://crm.dynamics.com/CRMGPOffer.

"Data, information and analytics are at the heart of everything we do," said Steve Diakowsky, president and CEO of The Allan Candy Co. Ltd. "Fundamentally, the design of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 will greatly facilitate putting information into the right people's hands, including my own, so that we can make business decisions that are timely and accurate."

Investing in key industries, Microsoft also disclosed that Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail, a new end-to-end offering designed for midsize specialty retailers, will be available in 16 countries on Aug. 1, 2010, with additional countries to follow early next year. In anticipation of this release, new and existing Microsoft Dynamics partners such as Avanade Inc., Columbus IT, Fujitsu, Hitachi Consulting Corp., Ideaca, Junction Solutions and Tectura Corp. are establishing new practices that focus on delivering retail solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Expanding Microsoft Dynamics Communities

Microsoft Dynamics, by bringing its customer community and partner community closer together to help them get more from their Microsoft Dynamics software investments, has established an alliance with the Microsoft Dynamics AX User Group, Microsoft Dynamics CRM User Group, Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group, and the Microsoft Dynamics NAV User Group, which are independent user groups based in the U.S. The alliance will allow members of those groups to seamlessly utilize the Microsoft Dynamics Community site and bring a significant amount of new, high-quality content and resources to benefit all community users, including nonuser group members. Customer feedback has allowed the alliance to also include the user groups that are driving most of the user-created content at Convergence 2010. Customers and partners can get involved by participating in their product user group at http://www.dynamiccommunities.com and the Microsoft Dynamics Community at https://community.dynamics.com.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.

About Microsoft

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

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Athlon Sports Communication, Inc. ("Athlon"), the Nashville, TN-based integrated sports media company, announced today that it will launch a monthly sports magazine in October 2010. Called Athlon Sports, the title is expected to debut with 7 million circulation, via daily newspapers, making it the largest sports magazine in the United States. Athlon Sports will profile America's elite athletes, provide preseason insights from America's premier sports editors, and tell compelling sports stories from around the country.  

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Athlon Sports will reorder the highly competitive sports category by offering advertisers a mass audience that is largely unduplicated by sports or men's lifestyle magazines.  "Athlon Sports is a breakthrough media launch," said Chuck Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Athlon.  "We are launching the largest sports title in the country without the circulation and distribution costs that are crippling many traditional magazines, and we offer advertisers the scale to reach an estimated 25+ million sports fans each month."

In connection with this new venture, Stephen Duggan is acquiring a minority stake in Athlon and assuming the role of President, Athlon Media.  Duggan was previously Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Media Group, publisher of Maxim magazine and a founder of Publishing Group of America, publisher of American Profile, Relish and Spry magazines.  Jerry Lyles is also joining Athlon as Senior Vice President, Publisher Relations.  Lyles previously held the same position at Publishing Group of America.  Commenting on the launch of Athlon Sports, Duggan said, "Jerry and I are extremely excited to be joining forces with Athlon.  Sports fans know and respect Athlon and we are pleased to extend this brand to a much larger audience.  Athlon Sports will be a tremendous win for national advertisers as well as newspaper publishers and the millions of readers they serve."

Athlon Sports represents a new stage in Athlon's development as America's premier sports publisher.  Founded in 1967, Athlon is the leading publisher of sports annuals in the United States.  Through its integrated sports communication programs, Athlon delivers consumer and business-to-business marketing solutions to major corporate clients.  Athlon has offices in Nashville, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta and Indianapolis and distributes its content internationally to 33 countries.

Contact:

Kelly Urbanek

kelly.urbanek@athlonsports.com

615-440-5520

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EDMONTON, April 23 /PRNewswire/ - Fighting the devastating effects of viral infections, such as Hepatitis and H1N1, on human health and society is the focus of the newly established Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology at the University of Alberta (Alberta, Canada).

Supported by a $52.5 million investment from the Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates, as well as a $25 million grant from the Li Ka Shing Foundation (Canada), the institute aims to develop new drugs, vaccines and diagnostic tests that would enhance human health world wide and reduce the impact of viral infections on the global economy. The institute will also recruit top-level researchers to provide world-class learning opportunities to talented graduate and undergraduate students in virology and related disciplines.

For the full news release go to alberta.ca

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An all-star cast of sports heroes and community activists, including Garth Brooks, Troy Aikman, John Elway, Kyle Orton, Brian Griese, Haven Moses, Billy Thompson, and Karl Mecklenburg, will gather Saturday, April 24th for a VIP ribbon cutting to officially open the Rocky Mountain Region's first – and only – Child Life ZONE.  The ZONE is a 3,300 square foot, state-of-the-art therapeutic and educational refuge for Denver Health's pediatric patients and their families.  It will serve as the centerpiece for Denver Health's new Child Life program, and marks the 150-year-old hospital's expansion into providing children with emotional support and effective coping through play, preparation, education and self-expression activities.  

The ZONE was awarded to Denver Health by The Garth Brooks Teammates For Kids Foundation in partnership with the Troy Aikman Foundation.  Teammates For Kids is based in Denver and co-founded by Garth Brooks to work in partnership with professional athletes, celebrities, organizations and fans to generate funds for children's charities.  Including the Denver Health ZONE, there are currently seven ZONES located at top hospitals across the country, and there are plans underway for the first international ZONE to open at The Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer in Tel Aviv, Israel.

The ZONE is designed to meet the special needs of children coping with illness and hospitalization on both an in- and out-patient basis.  It is a critical element in the healing cycle and offers pediatric patients and their families a safe haven from daily hospital realities – there are no needles and no treatments permitted within The ZONE.  Designed by HKS Architects, Inc., The ZONE encompasses two separate areas on two floors and was built as the backbone of the new Child Life program at Denver Health.  The ZONE features spaces for relaxing, playing and learning, and a variety of project rooms for games, arts and crafts, a concession area for kitchen projects, TV studios where kids can produce their own shows, and The Thunder Resource Library, named in honor of the Denver Broncos' beloved mascot and in appreciation of Sharon Magness Blake.  In addition, The ZONE features an outdoor playground area.

The ZONE is brightly lit, colorful and boasts several unique window photo murals depicting various scenes, including Garth Brooks performing in Central Park under the stars; the Maroon Bells; Troy Aikman walking alone onto a football field; Thunder decked out in Broncos gear; and Coors Field at sunset.  There are all sorts of whimsical touches that the young and young at heart will enjoy, including a carpeted area depicting a huge Scrabble board with matching letter cushions for life-sized Scrabble matches, numerous Mr. Potato Heads mounted along the ceiling and walls in playful poses, and 24 huge, colorful, acrylic butterflies that will hang suspended above the playground and be visible from the second story windows.

The ZONE will be staffed by Child Life Specialists who become an integral part of a child's treatment.  These specialists rely on shared best practices to serve as a bridge between medical treatments and therapeutic needs in order to give each child an optimal chance to heal.  Through education and play, Child Life Specialists teach young patients about illness, treatment and surgery and provide support before, during and after procedures.  The ZONE is designed to support Child Life Specialists in their efforts to help children understand and cope with the hospital experience.

"Through the generosity of Teammates For Kids, Denver Health can offer its youngest patients and their families a place of wonder to call their own," said Patricia Gabow, M.D., CEO of Denver Health.  "This is the perfect way to commemorate Denver Health's 150th anniversary and helps us set the stage for another 150 years of service."  "The Denver Health ZONE is a reality unique to Colorado thanks to the generous support of participating individuals, corporations and foundations," continued Don Johnson, president of The Garth Brooks Teammates For Kids Foundation.

About Denver Health

Most people are surprised to learn that so many facets of our community's health care connect at Denver Health.  Denver Health, formerly known as Denver General Hospital, is the Rocky Mountain Region's academic Level 1 trauma center, and the safety net hospital for the Denver area.  The Denver Health system, which integrates acute and emergency care with public and community health, also includes Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, Denver Health Paramedic Division, eight family health centers, 12 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, NurseLine, Correctional Care, Denver CARES, Denver Public Health, the Denver Health Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Center for Medical Response to Terrorism, Mass Casualties and Epidemics.  Denver Health cares for 40% of Denver's children and delivers 37% of Denver's babies.

About Denver Health Foundation

As the charitable support organization for Denver Health, the Denver Health Foundation raises private funds to support patient care, medical research, facilities development, academic program enrichment, equipment purchases, and professional education.

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Athlon Sports Communication, Inc. ("Athlon"), the Nashville, TN-based integrated sports media company, announced today that it will launch a monthly sports magazine in October 2010. Called Athlon Sports, the title is expected to debut with 7 million circulation, via daily newspapers, making it the largest sports magazine in the United States. Athlon Sports will profile America's elite athletes, provide preseason insights from America's premier sports editors, and tell compelling sports stories from around the country.  

(Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100423/CL92503)

Athlon Sports will reorder the highly competitive sports category by offering advertisers a mass audience that is largely unduplicated by sports or men's lifestyle magazines.  "Athlon Sports is a breakthrough media launch," said Chuck Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Athlon.  "We are launching the largest sports title in the country without the circulation and distribution costs that are crippling many traditional magazines, and we offer advertisers the scale to reach an estimated 25+ million sports fans each month."

In connection with this new venture, Stephen Duggan is acquiring a minority stake in Athlon and assuming the role of President, Athlon Media.  Duggan was previously Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Media Group, publisher of Maxim magazine and a founder of Publishing Group of America, publisher of American Profile, Relish and Spry magazines.  Jerry Lyles is also joining Athlon as Senior Vice President, Publisher Relations.  Lyles previously held the same position at Publishing Group of America.  Commenting on the launch of Athlon Sports, Duggan said, "Jerry and I are extremely excited to be joining forces with Athlon.  Sports fans know and respect Athlon and we are pleased to extend this brand to a much larger audience.  Athlon Sports will be a tremendous win for national advertisers as well as newspaper publishers and the millions of readers they serve."

Athlon Sports represents a new stage in Athlon's development as America's premier sports publisher.  Founded in 1967, Athlon is the leading publisher of sports annuals in the United States.  Through its integrated sports communication programs, Athlon delivers consumer and business-to-business marketing solutions to major corporate clients.  Athlon has offices in Nashville, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta and Indianapolis and distributes its content internationally to 33 countries.

Contact:

Kelly Urbanek

kelly.urbanek@athlonsports.com

615-440-5520

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 SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it will broadcast Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism, a two-hour live call-in Autism Awareness Month special hosted by veteran journalist Perri Peltz.

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On Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism, Peltz and a panel of world-class doctors, experts, and parents of affected children will explore autism and disorders on the autism spectrum from every angle—including medical, social and practical—break down the latest research and treatment options, and take calls from listeners around the country.

Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism will air live April 23 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET on Doctor Radio, SIRIUS channel 114 and XM channel 119. It will replay April 23 at 8:00 pm ET, April 24 at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm ET and April 25 at 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm ET.

Peltz will be joined by an expert panel for this in-depth discussion, including:

• Melissa Nishawala, MD, Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU Langone Medical Center,  Medical Director of Autism Spectrum Disorders Services at NYU Child Study Center
• Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Autism Speaks, Research Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Randy Lewis, Senior Vice President, Distribution and Logistics, Walgreens, and father of a child with autism. Walgreens employs adults with autism at one of their distribution centers.
• Kim DeOre, MD, Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, host of a weekly show on Doctor Radio, mother of two children, including one on the autism spectrum
• Lori Evans, Ph.D., Director of Training at the NYU Langone Medical Center Psychology program, specialist in ADHD and Behavior Disorders, co-host of Doctor Radio's weekly child psychiatry and psychology show
• Craig Newschaffer, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Drexel University.
• Shonda Schilling, wife of retired Boston Red Sox All-Star pitcher Curt Schilling, and author of The Best Kind of Different: Our Family's Journey with Asperger's Syndrome

Topics on Doctor Radio Reports: Understanding Autism include:

What is autism and what are the various disorders on the autism spectrum?

• What is it? What are the signs?
• How and when do they appear?
• Who sees the signs first?
• How is it diagnosed?
• What are the various disorders on the autism spectrum?

Treatment and therapies:

• What to do when your child is diagnosed
• How to help your child cope at school and with learning issues
• Verbal and social communication therapies

Tips for families:

• How to deal with the stress autism can place on families
• Tips for parents on dealing with children with autism and their siblings
• Tips for siblings, cousins, and friends who interact with affected children
• How to handle everyday situations and issues with your child who has autism

Autistic kids to autistic adults:

• Prognosis for adults who have autism
• Programs/therapies in place
• In this segment, Walgreens' executive Randy Lewis, Senior Vice President, Distribution and Logistics, will discuss Walgreens' decision to employ adults with autism and other disabilities—and the company's distribution center where 40% of the staff have disabilities.

In addition, Randy Lewis will continue the conversation in an interview on Senator Bill Bradley's weekly SIRIUS XM show American Voices, sharing success stories about his employees who have autism and other disabilities, and his personal experiences as the father of a child with autism. American Voices airs Sunday at 2:00 am, 6:00 am, 7:00 am and 10:00 am ET on SIRIUS XM Stars, SIRIUS channel 102 and XM channel 155.

Doctor Radio features live, call-in shows hosted by leading NYU Langone Medical Center doctors from a vast array of fields including: child psychology; sexual health; plastic surgery; emergency room medicine; cancer; heart health; women's health; dermatology; pediatrics; men's health; diet and nutrition; sports medicine; psychiatry; and more. For sample audio clips and a complete programming lineup visit www.sirius.com/doctorradio.

About SIRIUS XM Radio

SIRIUS XM Radio is America's satellite radio company delivering to subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, and traffic and weather.

SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge®, Bob Edwards, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Jimmy Buffett, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball®, NASCAR®, NBA, NHL®, and PGA TOUR® and major college sports.

SIRIUS XM Radio has arrangements with every major automaker. SIRIUS XM Radio products are available at shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com, and at retail locations nationwide, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Wal-Mart and independent retailers.

SIRIUS XM Radio also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network; XM NavTraffic® service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more than 80 North American markets.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," " are expected to," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "intend," "will," "should," "may," or words of similar meaning.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of SIRIUS XM's management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of SIRIUS and XM.  Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statement:  general economic conditions; our dependence upon automakers and other third parties, the substantial indebtedness of SIRIUS and XM; the useful life of our satellites; and our competitive position versus other forms of audio and video entertainment.  Additional factors that could cause SIRIUS' and XM's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SIRIUS' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and XM's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and SIRIUS and XM disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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They have overcome illnesses, accidents and injuries — all with incredible courage and strength. Now these individuals are being honored by Aflac (NYSE: AFL), NASCAR driver Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Aflac Roush-Fenway team as members of Aflac's Crew of Courage, a program that honors inspirational Aflac policyholders.

"I've had an opportunity to meet Aflac policyholders firsthand and hear their amazing stories of personal triumph," said Edwards. "These inspirational people deserve to be recognized and honored, which is why we are launching Aflac's Crew of Courage."

Crew of Courage members are Aflac policyholders who know firsthand how the company helps individuals in times of need. They have benefited from Aflac when they were sick or hurt and couldn't work, to help pay for expenses not covered by other major insurance policies.

This weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, Aflac and Edwards will officially launch the Crew of Courage, a season-long campaign that will spotlight amazing stories of bravery. NASCAR's 2010 return to Talladega marks the anniversary of Edwards' last-lap, airborne crash, in which one of the fans injured while watching from the stands was a person insured by Aflac. This fan will be honored as the inaugural member in the Aflac Crew of Courage, with a VIP at-track experience.

"Aflac policyholders often share their stories with us and thank us helping them through life's difficult situations," said Danny Fleishman, vice president of sponsorships and emerging markets at Aflac. "Good words inspire grand celebrations, so we knew we had to celebrate their spirit and enthusiasm for our brand."

In select race markets this season, Aflac Racing and Edwards will welcome an inspirational Aflac policyholder into the Crew and give him or her a VIP experience at his or her local track. Selected Crew of Courage members will share one-on-one time with Edwards and receive special access to the garage and pit areas, as well as tickets to the race. What's more, each Crew member will be a virtual passenger with Edwards throughout the season through a feather-shaped sticker bearing his or her name on Edwards' racing helmet. Each member of the Crew will also receive an autographed replica race helmet as a memento of the experience.

The 2010 race markets include Talladega, Ala.; Dover, Del.; Indianapolis; Brooklyn, Mich.; Loudon, N.H.; Kansas City; Charlotte, N.C. and Homestead-Miami.

The Crew of Courage experience extends beyond the track. Other Aflac policyholders are invited to join the online Crew of Courage by visiting www.aflacracing.com and submitting a video to share their own stories of personal triumph — with the possibility of being selected by Edwards for a future at-track experience.

For more information, visit www.aflacracing.com.

About Aflac

When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For 55 years, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance. In Japan, Aflac is the number one insurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force. Aflac insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for three consecutive years and was also named by the Reputation Institute as the Most Reputable Company in the Global Insurance Industry for two consecutive years. In 2010, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the twelfth consecutive year. Fortune magazine also ranked Aflac No. 1 on its global list of the Most Admired Companies in the Life and Health Insurance category. Aflac was also named by Forbes magazine as America's Best-Managed Company in the Insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com.

About Roush Fenway Racing

Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR's largest team operating eight motorsports teams. Four in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with drivers Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; and four in the Nationwide Series with Edwards, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Colin Braun, and Paul Menard. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log on to www.RoushFenway.com. Become a fan of Roush Fenway Racing on Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/roushfenway. And for sponsorship inquiries, please contact Robin Johnson at (704) 720-4645.

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The following article is by Dr. Tom McPeak, Ph.D., regarding the economics of private transfer fee covenants.

As a Land Economist, I have always been fascinated by the allocation of land resources.  One emerging area in this field is the use of private transfer fees (also called reconveyance fees) to allocate increasing development costs and fund infrastructure.

A private transfer fee is created when a real estate developer files a legal instrument (typically called a private transfer fee covenant) in the real property records. Unlike a government transfer tax (which simply adds to the cost of home ownership), private transfer fees are paid by parties who willingly assume the obligation, and who negotiate their price and terms accordingly.

From a typical developer's perspective, a private transfer fee represents an alternative to putting 100% of development costs onto the shoulders of first-time buyers. In addition, if the future income stream could be sold off, much needed liquidity would be brought to the project.  In return, the developer can lower the sales price, pay down bank loans, and even restart failed projects (creating jobs).

From the buyer's perspective, the willingness to pay a fee in the future in return for a lower initial price will result in lower acquisition costs, reduced carrying costs, and reallocation of the savings (i.e. does the buyer pay down high interest credit card debt with the savings). In addition to the quantifiable savings, a buyer may consider intangible issues such as the portion of the transfer fee that goes to non-profits, and whether the Buyer can qualify for the lower priced home (with a transfer fee) but would be unable to qualify for the higher priced home (without a transfer fee).  All of these variables go into the decision-making process and both buyer and seller make an economic decision based upon their respective perceptions of the market value of the trade.  If these perceptions match, a bargain is struck and the transaction is Pareto-efficient.

The assumption is that the seller will lower the sales price.  This assumption is well-founded because economic theory suggests that buyers armed with the facts will not pay the same for a home with a transfer fee as they will pay for the same home without a transfer fee. It would be illogical to argue otherwise.  (Having said that, the illogical nature of this argument does not appear to have prevented organizations from making the argument.)  As is often the case, economics lies at the heart of the decision.  Realtors apparently see transfer fees as a threat to commissions and the title industry see transfer fees as a potential liability for which they will be held responsible.  Each entity is responding in an economically predictable way by protecting its own interest.

The community benefits because a portion of the income from a private transfer fee covenant is virtually always allocated to a non-profit operating within the community. This provides long-term sustainable revenue for clean air, clean water, youth programs and other benefits to the community while reducing reliance on government funding.  This builds stronger property values, which in turn protects and enhances the fee stream. (See charitable endowment program of Freehold Capital Partners at http://www.freeholdcapitalpartners.com)

Since the amount of the future fee stream is dependent on long-term sustainable value, it is in the developer's economic interest to take a longer-term view of the project.  Simply stated, in lieu of accepting a lump sum and having no further economic interest in the project, developers imposing a private transfer fee covenant have a vested interest in ensuring that the project value remains as high as possible for as long as possible, and in fact investors looking to buy the future income stream would be expected to scrutinize the long-term merits of the project.  This mutuality of interest benefits home buyers, taxing authorities, and the community in general.

When the parties to a transaction come away satisfied with the bargain they have made, it is referred to as a Pareto-efficient transaction. An economic system that is Pareto-efficient is an important metric for evaluating economic efficiencies and public policies.  Private transfer fee covenants balance the needs of the buyer, the developer, and the community in a Pareto-efficient way by more efficiently restructuring the economics of the real estate transaction.

About Dr. Tom McPeak, Ph.D.:  In 2000 I began teaching at one of the nation's top business schools, the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.  I received my Ph.D. in Resource Development (Land Economics) from Michigan State University.  I have studied private transfer fee covenants for several years.

Source:  Dr. Tom McPeak, Ph.D.

Private Transfer Fee Covenants Give Buyers a Choice About How To Pay for Rising Infrastructure Costs

http://finance.bnet.com/bnet/news/read?GUID=12166293  

A Balance Sheet Solution to the Economic Crisis

http://www.redorbit.com/news/entertainment/1834809/a_balance_sheet_solution_to_the_economic_crisis/index.html  

Private Transfer Fee Covenants: An Overview Of The Three Applicable Servitude Regimes

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10696766/1/private-transfer-fee-covenants-an-overview-of-the-three-applicable-servitude-regimes.html

Freehold Capital Partners

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Freehold Licensing

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Last year, Minnesota Reading Corps placed a record 555 AmeriCorps members in 318 preschool sites and elementary schools across the state. But the need for trained reading tutors continues to increase. According to the Minnesota Department of Education, 50 percent of children entering kindergarten are not prepared to succeed, and one in four third-graders won't pass their statewide assessment tests.

To help ensure that all of the state's children are on track to read, Minnesota Reading Corps has increased its recruitment goal to more than 650 members for the 2010 – 2011 school year. Applications are now being accepted for positions throughout the state, and are available at www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org.

The latest Minnesota Reading Corps evaluation tracked participants' improvement across the 2008-2009 school year, and showed measurable growth. Statewide, 74 percent of Minnesota Reading Corps participants in third grade, all of whom were at significant risk for failure, passed Minnesota assessment tests. This compares to the overall 78 percent pass rate for all Minnesota third graders.

Minnesota Reading Corps recruits and trains AmeriCorps members, many of whom are recent college graduates, to provide extra support for children who are at risk for failure. Members receive extensive training and are equipped with effective literacy instruction methods. Full-time and part-time positions are available in locations around the state, including elementary schools, Head Start programs, community preschools, and ECFE classrooms.

Minnesota Reading Corps members commit to 11 months of service that begins in August. In addition to receiving valuable hands-on experience, members earn up to $5,350 to pay for college or to pay back federal student loans, a modest living allowance and for full-time members, health insurance. Members can also defer federal student loans while they serve. Beginning this year, new members who are at least 55 years of age may be eligible to transfer their education award to a child, grandchild or foster child.

"It is so very important that we are in the classrooms helping children to read. Being able to read will open up so many doors for these kids. It is a skill that they will take with them for the rest of their lives," says Myranda Shaw, a Minnesota Reading Corps member serving at Keewatin Early Years/Kootasca in Keewatin, Minn. "Being able to read means being able to be educated, and with an education these children will go out into society and create better lives for themselves, and the people around them."

ABOUT MINNESOTA READING CORPS

Minnesota Reading Corps is a statewide initiative to help every Minnesota child become a successful reader. The program matches trained AmeriCorps members and community volunteers with children from age 3 to third grade who are at risk for not reading at grade level. AmeriCorps members either serve directly with children to provide individualized literacy instruction or recruit community volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with children. The Minnesota Reading Corps is committed to recruiting and engaging individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation or other non-merit factors.

For more information, visit www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org, or call (651) 251-9075 or toll-free (866) 859-2825.

MEDIA: For more information or to set up an interview, please contact Shelli Lissick at Bellmont Partners Public Relations at (651) 276-6922 or shelli@bellmontpartners.com.

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Stores Transform Into Avatar Headquarters With Character Standees, Glow-In-The-Dark Movie Posters

DALLAS, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fans of the sci-fi drama Avatar will find a piece of Pandora at their participating Blockbuster Inc. ( BBI, BBI.B) stores. To celebrate the release of Avatar Thursday, April 22, select BLOCKBUSTER® stores will transform into Avatar headquarters featuring a look-a-like contest, seven-foot-tall standee character posters, lenticular stickers and glow-in-the-dark movie window posters.

To share the Avatar experience, Blockbuster calls on fans to visit a store dressed as their favorite Na'vi character and take a picture in front of the seven-foot-tall standee or glow-in-the dark poster. Those who post their photos on Flickr at www.flickr.com/groups/bbavatar/ no later than midnight Sunday, April 25 will be entered into the Blockbuster Avatar Photo Contest.

Photos will be judged on originality and creativity. The winner of the contest will receive a $250 Blockbuster prize package. Contest rules can be found at http://blog.blockbuster.com/2010/04/avatar-contest. The winner will be announced Tuesday, April 27 at http://blog.blockbuster.com/2010/04/avatar-winner.

Customers who rent, purchase or pick up their pre-ordered copy of Avatar will receive a lenticular sticker – at select stores while supplies last – where the picture changes to feature different characters from the movie.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers this exciting new title," said Doug McHose, Blockbuster senior vice president - North American operations. "This contest gives our customers an opportunity to share their enthusiasm for this incredible movie. We will continue to offer them access to the newest releases across multiple platforms as the leading multi-channel provider of entertainment."

Avatar is available at blockbuster.com, BLOCKBUSTER stores, BLOCKBUSTER® By Mail and BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®.

About Blockbuster Inc.

Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way they want it – whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or digitally to their homes and mobile devices. With a highly recognized brand and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve nearly 47 million global customers annually. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

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"There is no such thing as a good tax," Winston Churchill once said.  However, there are ways to reduce tax liability for small businesses.  As tax date comes to a close, the question of whether someone can save money next year by incorporating is weighing on many business owners' minds.  For those seeking tax saving, Corporations, S-Corporations and LLCs all offer liability protection and ways of arranging profits and losses that can be beneficial.  Typically, sole proprietors (those who have not formed a corporation or LLC), will be required to pay self-employment tax profit, currently at 15.3%.  By incorporating a business, only the salary paid to the owner(s) is subject to self-employment tax.  Depending on the situation, tax savings can be up to 50% of the tax bill.  In addition, sole proprietors tend to be more likely to file incorrect returns and tend to underreport revenue or over-report deductions.

For these reasons, the IRS has audited a much higher percentage of sole proprietor tax filings than corporate filings in recent years.  In making the decision as to which would best suit a business's needs, many factors need to be weighed such as how tax liability will be dealt with or how much organizational maintenance is manageable.

Once a business owner decides to take the step towards forming a corporation or LLC, a Calabasas company is helping by offering Free Incorporations and LLCs to celebrate tax day.  For those who need help getting started, MyCorporation.com is a document filing service that helps people form new businesses.  Founded in 1998, MyCorporation.com has helped numerous entrepreneurs form a new corporation or limited liability company.

To give business owners something to look forward to after taxes have been submitted, MyCorporation announced that they will be launching a Free* incorporation offer.  Beginning April 15th and running through end of the month, MyCorporation will be giving away a free copy of QuickBooks Simple Start and a Free* Corporation or LLC.  This is the perfect time to start a small business.  To take advantage of this opportunity, just call 1-877-MYCORP-2 or visit the website MyCorporation.com and mention code MYFREE to receive a Free Incorporation or LLC and free QuickBooks Simple Start.

*Shipping, state and publication fees are additional.  

About Us

MyCorporation.com is a leading online provider of document filing services for customers who wish to form a corporation or limited liability company. For more than ten years, MyCorporation.com has helped entrepreneurs and real estate investors incorporate their businesses in a reliable and affordable manner. In addition to offering document filing services for incorporation and LLC formation, MyCorporation.com also offers trademark searches and applications, copyright registrations, DBA registrations, registered agent services and many more services that help customers protect and maintain the legitimacy of their businesses.

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The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center announced today a special event for head and neck cancer survivors and their loved ones hosted by the radiation oncology division. The Third Annual Head & Neck Cancer Forum: Unmasked is a celebration to build a strong support network and provide information for head and neck cancer survivors.  

Head and neck cancer includes cancers of the mouth, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, throat, and lymph nodes in the neck. With 40,000 cases diagnosed annually, it is the sixth most common form of cancer in the United States. Due to the location of head and neck cancer, it often affects breathing, eating, voice, speaking, and appearance.

"Head and neck cancer is a very personal cancer with side effects that can be devastating to patients and their quality of life," said Loren Godfrey, M.D., Director, Brachytherapy, Radiation Oncology, John Theurer Cancer Center. "At the John Theurer Cancer Center, we understand the importance of ensuring our patients have a strong support system through our caring staff and inspirational network of cancer survivors."

Head and neck cancer survivors are invited to bring their decorated radiation masks to be displayed at the event. Other event festivities include a special performance by a John Theurer Cancer Center tongue cancer survivor, nutritious buffet dinner, and discussion about head and neck cancer survival.

The Meaning Behind "UnMasked"

The mask is a unique attribute to head and neck cancer treatment. Due to the necessary precise delivery of radiation, it is critical that patients do not move during treatment. Prior to initiating therapy, a mask is created in the exact mold of a patient's face. When attached to the radiation table, the mask is used as an immobilization device. Once their treatment is complete, many patients take the mask as a badge of courage.

"We see how frightening and traumatic the mask can be for head and neck cancer patients," said Robin McConnell, M.S., R.D., Clinical Nutrition Coordinator, John Theurer Cancer Center. "We want to aid in their recovery by giving them the opportunity to display this badge of courage next to other survivors."

The inspiration for the decorated mask display came from a John Theurer Cancer Center head and neck cancer survivor and artist. She proudly brought her mask decorated in hand knitted and felted "hair" for the staff to see and everyone was amazed with the emotional impact it had.  Another survivor and artist, Teresa Lamicella, volunteered to curate the display.  She also found therapy and comfort in decorating her mask.  

Tongue Cancer Survivor Provides Special Performance

Don Farraro, a tongue cancer survivor and singer, will kick-off the evening with an extraordinary rendition of Frank Sinatra, accompanied by local singer, Tony Saxon. Mr. Farraro was diagnosed with stage-four tongue cancer five years ago, putting him at-risk to lose his voice. Singing was Mr. Farraro's passion, and he was gaining popularity in his community.

Mr. Farraro's treatment included a multidisciplinary approach lead by Dr. Godfrey and Robert Alter, M.D., Co-chief, Urologic Oncology, the John Theurer Cancer Center, who also specializes in head and neck cancers. After chemotherapy and radiation treatment for tongue cancer, Mr. Farraro was able to maintain his amazing voice, and will be sharing it at the event.

"Knowing the risks of this type of treatment, I was scared I'd never be able to sing again," said Mr. Farraro. "Thanks to the excellent care provided by Dr. Godfrey, Dr. Alter and the staff at the John Theurer Cancer Center I am still able to sing today.  I am looking forward to spreading courage to other patients by performing at this event."  

This special event for head and neck cancer survivors and caregivers will be held on Monday, April 26 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. It is free to attend; however, space is limited and registration is required by Wednesday, April 21. The event will be hosted in the Jurist Research Center located at Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, New Jersey. If you're interested in attending please contact Noelle Edwards at 201-996-2602 or NoelleEdwards@humed.com.

About the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive center dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, management, research, screenings, and preventive care as well as survivorship of patients with all types of cancer. The 15 specialized divisions covering the complete spectrum of cancer care have developed a close-knit team of medical, research, nursing, and support staff with specialized expertise that translates into more advanced, focused care for all patients. Each year, more people in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area turn to the John Theurer Cancer Center for cancer care than to any other facility in New Jersey. Housed within a 775-bed not-for-profit teaching, tertiary care, and research hospital, the John Theurer Cancer Center provides state-of-the-art technological advances, compassionate care, research innovations, medical expertise, and a full range of after care services that distinguish the John Theurer Cancer Center from other facilities.

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Woodford Reserve bourbon will celebrate the glamour and glitz of the Kentucky Derby® with the Ultimate Kentucky Derby Luxury:  the world's most exclusive mint julep cup. The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup Experience will feature a collection of 73 silver cups designed by Tiffany & Co. exclusively for Woodford Reserve. Proceeds from the cups will benefit The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Diabetes & Obesity Center.

See video from Woodford Reserve at: http://inr.mediaseed.tv/woodford_37368

Owners of the Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup will enjoy a mint julep featuring a unique set of ingredients from around the globe: raw-cane sugar made from 100 percent organic sugar cane grown in Brazil; Kentucky Colonel Mint from Louisville, KY which was grown in a used Woodford Reserve bourbon barrel; ice made of water from a 10,000-year-old glacier in the far northern region of the Pacific Ocean near the Gulf of Alaska; and a small batch of the Master Distiller's personal selection of Woodford Reserve super-premium bourbon. The 73 silver cups will be presented on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs® in The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup Experience located near the clubhouse escalator inside Gate 10.

The Exclusive Cup

73 Cups are being sold online for $1,000 on a first come, first buy basis. This will be the 73rd year that the Mint Julep has been recognized as the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Each individually numbered cup is presented with a sterling silver sipping straw and features the Woodford Reserve logo along with a unique horse racing design.  The handmade silver cups have been designed by Tiffany & Co. and come with a sterling silver sipping straw. Each cup will be presented in a unique Tiffany & Co. "blue box" and will be set in a Woodford Reserve casing made from the same wood as Woodford Reserve barrels are made. The cups will be on sale from April 12-28 at www.woodfordreservemintjulep.com for $1,000 on a "first come, first buy" basis. Any unsold cups will be available for purchase at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day.

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Getting America back to work again will require new innovations and inventions from businesses and individuals. It all starts by acting on ideas and focusing on the right problems to solve. According to author Richard Edward Rowe, of the newly released book "Changing the World One Invention at a Time," deciding to act on your ideas and by asking the right questions to identify the real problem to be solved can be as simple as following the presented "Creatively Inventing Framework."

The new book teaches how to develop new ideas and evolve existing ideas using an easy-to-use framework to transform ideas into meaningful products and patent applications. Acting on ideas and protecting them is a key step towards US economic recovery and growth.

Mr. Rowe not only explains the creative inventing process but also goes into the detail needed to understand patents and how patents can protect your ideas. The author goes on to say, "You do have the power to change the world and all it takes is one good idea. Perhaps it will be your idea that changes the world!" The book will especially benefit businesses and individuals who have needed more information on organizing the invention process and more details on how to obtain a patent.

About the Think Tek, Inc – Think Globally

Think Tek, Inc – Think Globally (www.thinktekglobally.com) provides consulting services and invents products, systems, methodologies, and devices to business problems and opportunities. Founder, visionary, author, and inventor, Mr. Rowe has over 30 years experience developing, inventing, managing, and deploying products. He received the first of nearly 100 patents, covering a wide range of technology in his early 20's in the USAF.

Ordering information: Published by iUniverse, April 2010. 188 pages. Book has received Editors Choice and Rising Star designations. Dust Jacket Hardcover ISBN: 9781450219853, $27.95; Perfect Bound Softcover ISBN: 9781450219839, $17.95. To order, visit www.thinktekglobally.com/Bookpage.html

Please send your request for a review copy or an interview on letterhead to Think Tek Inc. – Think Global, Media Relations via email: media@thinktekglobally.com or fax to 866-557-4404. Mr. Rowe is available for speaking engagements and interviews.

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The Nomad Tent Company launches the Tenere Expedition Tent online to adventure motorcycle travelers worldwide.  The motorcycle tent uniquely shelters riders, bikes and gear, out of the elements and under one roof. The design of the tent provides a sheltered bay for your bike to hide it from prying eyes and provide riders with a work space for tune ups.  Two spacious vestibules and an inner tent offer enough headroom to stand up and comfortably change or store gear and sleep two campers on a foot print that accommodates a queen size air bed.  No more cramped camping, with the Tenere Expedition Tent you get comfort without compromise and the tent packs down to 8 by 21 inches and weighs just 13 pounds (6kg). Retail $399.00

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"Traditionally motorcyclists buy the smallest tent and suffer with scores of cramped, uncomfortable expeditions," said Kevin Muggleton, Founder of The Nomad Tent Company. He explains, the Tenere Expedition Tent is a tent without compromise.  "When I'm riding for weeks at a time, I want my gear and bike securely out of sight, I want to stand up to change my clothes. No tent out there offered me these advantages, so I built my own."

The set up and take down of the Tenere Expedition Tent offers a unique advantage.  Once the outer sheet of the tent is set up over the bike, riders are instantly out of the sun, sand or rain for erecting the inner sleep tent. The design is equally functional for use at bike rallies, car camping and on bicycle trips.

About The Nomad Tent Company

By focusing on the comfort, safety and functionality of its designs, The Nomad Tent Company is able to offer a better way of travel camping and a unique motorbike tent that is a secure, practical and spacious home away from home for riders and their bikes. The tent comes from 20 years of adventure motorcycle travel experience. The Nomad Tent Company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

More information visit http://www.nomadtent.com

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Looking for a quick and easy way to reduce your carbon footprint this Earth Day?  Consider joining the growing number of people who are signing up for paperless billing.  Convenient and free, paperless billing reduces paper waste and the amount of energy needed to print and deliver bills, and gives consumers the power to do otherwise mundane and time-consuming tasks online.

Paperless billing is one of many new convenience options available to PSE&G customers when they enroll in the My Account self-service feature at www.pseg.com. More than 500,000 people have already signed up to manage their accounts online since the options became available last year.

"More and more, people are choosing to access their current and past bills online," said Joe Forline, PSE&G's vice president of customer operations.  "In addition to saving paper, they're seeing less kitchen table clutter and fewer misplaced bills."

PSE&G's password-protected Web site gives customers secure and easy access from any computer – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  By signing up for paperless billing, customers will replace the paper bill with an email notification that the bill is available and ready to view online.  

Additional My Account online self-service options include making a payment, submitting meter readings or viewing your meter reading schedule, scheduling or changing service appointments, starting or stopping service, and analyzing your home energy use to receive customized energy saving tips.

Find out more information on the utility's Web site by visiting www.pseg.com/paperless.

Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) is New Jersey's oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state's population. PSE&G is the winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG), a diversified energy company (www.pseg.com).

Want to know what's new at PSEG? Go to www.pseg.com/getnews and sign up to have our press releases and weekly environmental commentaries sent right to your inbox.

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Cox Business announced today the launch of Cox Business Security Suite, an efficient and reliable solution to secure business software and data, which will be powered by industry-leading McAfee SAAS security technology. Cox Business Security Suite is available now in Roanoke and Hampton Roads, both part of Cox's Virginia market. The company plans to extend the product to additional markets in 2010. The total protection solution is a free service for Cox Business Internet(SM) subscribers.

Among other features, Cox Business Security Suite includes:

• McAfee^® Site Advisor^® technology, a website safety advisor that uses simple color codes to identify risky websites so users can safely surf the Web and transact online
• Anti-virus, anti-phishing, anti-spyware software
• SAAS provides automatic updates and upgrades
• Firewall and identify theft  protection
• Centralized web-based  management in the SecurityCenter console enables ease for IT administrators and office supervisors
• Customizable installations, reports and automatic updates

"Cox Business Security Suite further enhances the value of Cox Business Internet and provides a vital service to our customers," said Kristine Faulkner, Cox Business' vice president of product development and business. "Companies cannot afford to have Internet security failures interrupt their daily business, so they must safeguard against viruses, hackers and other developing web threats. Cox Business is helping our customers focus on their core business and the bottom line. If purchased independently, a similar service package with 10 licenses could cost them up to $350 annually."

The solution is both time and cost efficient. Cox Business Security Suite minimizes system downtime and provides uninterrupted protection with automatic scans and updates to ensure small business users are safe from ongoing online threats and cybercriminals. From the web-based SecurityCenter console users can centralize installation, configuration, reporting and set policies and manage office groups or individual PCs, as well as customized reporting widgets and scheduling on demand scans.

Customers will receive between 2 and 10 licenses, based on their high-speed data tier package. If needed, a Cox Business data customer can purchase additional licenses in packages of 5, 10, 15 and 25. Customers simply login to MyAccount, the Cox Business customer management portal, to activate Cox Business Security Suite.

"Small business owners often feel vulnerable when they are conducting online financial transactions and they want to protect work computers with features that can block access to dangerous websites," Todd Gebhart, executive vice president and general manager of the McAfee consumer, mobile and small business group. "With McAfee technology in place, Cox's business customers can feel confident that they have the number one ranked malware protection* to help keep their small-business office safe online."

Cox Business Security Suite joins an award-winning data services portfolio with solutions such as online backup. Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for nearly 250,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. According to Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is the fourth largest provider of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports. Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports more than 700,000 business phone lines. For more information about Cox Business, Click Here or call 1-800-396-1609.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces.

For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company.  McAfee is committed to relentlessly tackling the world's toughest security challenges. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by an award-winning research team, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com

McAfee, SiteAdvisor, Active Protection, and Internet Security are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. The product plans, specifications and descriptions herein are provided for information only and subject to change without notice, and are provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. ©2008 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.

(1) AV-Test.org malware detection results published in ComputerBild magazine (issue 26, December 5^th, 2009)

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President Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force today announced the launch of StopFraud.gov. StopFraud.gov is a one-stop shop for the American people to learn how to protect themselves from fraud and to report it wherever - and however - it occurs. It will also serve as a hub of information about the task force's work.

President Obama established the interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force to wage an aggressive, coordinated and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes.  The task force includes representatives from a broad range of federal agencies, regulatory authorities, inspectors general, and state and local law enforcement who, working together, bring to bear a powerful array of criminal and civil enforcement resources.

"The Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force is the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud, but one of our best partners in the fight is a vigilant, informed public," said Robb Adkins, Executive Director of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. "Throughout government there are resources to help hardworking, honest Americans protect themselves from fraud and report fraud, and StopFraud.gov will connect the public with those valuable tools." 

StopFraud.gov combines resources from a wide range of federal agencies on ways consumers can protect themselves from fraud and report fraudulent activity. It also features access to the latest announcements, press releases, speeches and information regarding the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force.

The Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force is working to improve efforts across the federal executive branch, and with state and local partners, to investigate and prosecute significant financial crimes, ensure just and effective punishment for those who perpetrate financial crimes, combat discrimination in the lending and financial markets, and recover proceeds for victims of financial crimes.

For more information, visit StopFraud.gov.

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Arkeia Software, a worldwide provider of backup and disaster recovery software, today delivered new support for the Novell GroupWise and Novell eDirectory applications and for Novell iFolder. The new agents leverage the Storage Management Services (SMS) programming interface and are made available as part of Arkeia's roll-out of Arkeia Network Backup v8.2.

"Arkeia is committed to the support of Novell environments, including both Novell Open Enterprise Server and NetWare," explained Bill Evans, CEO of Arkeia Software. "For a full decade, Novell customers have depended on Arkeia for protection of both files and Novell-specific application data. We continue to support the Novell community by providing fast, easy-to-use backup applications at an affordable price."

"Arkeia is moving quickly to provide important backup and recovery solutions for the growing number of customers moving to Novell Open Enterprise Server," said Dan Veitkus, Novell vice president Channel and Partners. "Novell is pleased to support development partners who are bringing value to Open Enterprise Server on SUSE Linux Enterprise."

Cradle-to-Grave Support for Novell Environments

With Arkeia Network Backup v8.2's native support for the Novell Storage Management Services (SMS), Arkeia Network Backup offers hot-backups for Novell's GroupWise, eDirectory, and iFolder, as well as open files on both NetWare and Open Enterprise Server.

Additionally, Arkeia's new agents backup all Novell Storage Services (NSS) metadata and trustees allowing seamless restorations.

All Arkeia's Backup Agents for Novell environments are configured using Arkeia's familiar, easy-to-use graphical web interface. Arkeia also provides bare-metal disaster recovery on the Open Enterprise Server platform.

New versions of the Novell agents are available at no charge to Arkeia customers with current maintenance agreements. See www.arkeia.com/novell for more information and free-trial download.

About Arkeia Software

Arkeia Software delivers proven solutions for data backup and disaster recovery. The award-winning Arkeia Network Backup Suite is designed for both mid-sized organizations and multi-site enterprises, and safeguards more than 100,000 networks for 7,000 customers in 70 countries. Arkeia Software products protect data on over 150 platforms, including virtually all Linux and Windows platforms, as well as AIX, BSD, HP-UX, Macintosh, Netware, and Solaris. Arkeia Backup Servers are deployed in three modes: as software applications, hardware appliances, or virtual appliances. Complementary suite software includes file agents, application agents, database agents, virtual machine agents, disaster recovery agents, backup replication servers, and central management servers. Arkeia shipped the industry's first network backup solution for Linux in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is currently in beta testing of its 15th iteration for the next generation of audio and video compression. After 10 years of researching, patenting, and developing the next generation of compression, Ubiquity is going to change the way the world sees and hears mobile content.

Ubiquity relies on a host of engineers headed by the CTO Kristian Sandberg, Ph.D, Sengan Baring-Gould Ph.D, and Alejandro Cantarero Ph.D. Kristian Sandberg is a Ph.D in Applied Mathematics and has used his knowledge in algorithmic development to help create the next generation compression technology. Kristian Sandberg says, "Ubiquity's compression will allow high quality streaming at a lower computational complexity then what is in the current marketplace." Sengan Baring-Gould Ph.D in Artificial Intelligence wrote the book on how to create mobile applications for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch, and the recently released iPad using Cocoa Touch technology.  Sengan says, "The WEAV compression allows the end user the ability to view and hear content on multiple platforms not just on platforms that provide specific hardware." Sengan Brings 20 years of experience in code optimization and the development of artificial intelligence into programs. Alejandro Cantarero rounds off the team with his intimate knowledge of applied mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, and 3-D technology.

Dr. Jeff Cole, who was just recently added to Ubiquity's Board of Directors said, "I became convinced in the mid- to late-90s that interactive digital technology – first the web and now mobile – was going to be far more powerful than the traditional media of television and print." Ubiquity's compression is a software program designed to deliver both faster and increased picture and audio quality to both the internet and mobile devices.

Mobile carriers to the likes of AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint PCS, will benefit from Ubiquity's next generation compression. Ubiquity's compression will save millions in bandwidth costs to mobile carriers, and will provide the end user with a higher quality experience. The end user benefits from Ubiquity's compression by experiencing longer battery-lives on their digital devices while keeping their digital devices cooler. Ubiquity's compression delivers higher visual quality, a quicker response time, and stall-free playback while compressing audio and video simultaneously at 1000:1.

Ubiquity's compression uses an algorithm that produces better quality video and audio than MPEG-4 (H264) with a lower computational complexity. Ubiquity's next generation compression adds the ability to restore, rescale, zoom, and focus, in addition to improving the compression quality further.

Ubiquity's Chairman and CEO, Christopher Carmichael said, "After 10 years of development, the WEAV project is going to be ground breaking for the mobile industry."

About

Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation

Redefining content creation and distribution for the digital age, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent.  With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: mobile, internet and television. UBC redefines broadcasting for the digital age, placing the UBC network at the forefront of a fully global, mobile society.  In addition to its technology developments, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation also produces and distributes video coverage for the upcoming "Sponsor Me" series of Action Sports events.  The company is privately held, based in San Juan Capistrano CA.  

For more information on Ubiquity's technology, applications and innovations, please visit www.ubiquitybc.com

Apple Inc.

Apple Inc., together with subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers, mobile communication devices, and portable digital music and video players, as well as sells various related software, services, peripherals, and networking solutions. The company sells its products worldwide through its online stores, retail stores, direct sales force, third-party wholesalers, resellers, and value-added resellers. In addition, it sells various third-party Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals through its online and retail stores, and digital content and applications through the iTunes Store.

Sprint PCS.

The Sprint Nextel Corporation is the third largest mobile phone carrier in the United States, behind Verizon and AT&T. The corporation is a global communications company at the forefront in integrating long distance, local and wireless communications services.

Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) is a provider of communications services. Verizon operates in two segments: Domestic Wireless and Wireline. Its Domestic Wireless's products and services include wireless voice and data services and equipment sales across the United States. Wireline's communications products and services include voice, Internet access, broadband video and data, next generation Internet protocol (IP) network services, network access, long distance and other services.

AT&T, Inc.

AT&T, Inc. provides telecommunications services in the United States and the world. It offers services and products to consumers in the United States and services and products to businesses and other providers of telecommunications services worldwide.

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ISProductions announces a new version of its FolioLink photography and art website service that automatically optimizes clients' FLASH online portfolios for the iPad interface. FolioLink is the first website service of its kind to offer iPad interface compatibility for all FLASH subscriber websites and requires no effort on the part of the photographers and artists.

This announcement comes at the right time for photographers and artists who need to quickly showcase images on location and want to take advantage of this new and increasingly popular venue. Photographers and artists who want to showcase their work on the latest technology and to a wide range of audiences will be pleased to find that their FolioLink scalable FLASH websites are automatically optimized for large HD screens, desktop monitors, small laptops, iPhones and now iPads. The FolioLink service automatically creates online presentations for each of these venues as well as a shadow HTML site that is optimized for full search engine indexing.

Those who have an iPad can visit any FolioLink subscriber's photography or artist website and experience their online portfolio using common iPad interface actions such as tap, drag and pinch. Then, to see their full featured FolioLink website, load their same URL on a standard computer with a Flash plug - in.

FolioLink is designed for photographers and artists who want designer websites that they themselves can manage and update with ease. Three different account types allow subscribers to choose the functionality and site features they want from a simple HTML presentation, to FLASH designer websites, to the new Pro Account which includes an Image Archive for stock, client proofing and commission free e-commerce. Anyone can try the service with a free seven-day trial account.

FolioLink is a service of ISProductions, a Virginia-based technology company founded in 1987. The company focuses on the development of Internet tools geared to help photographers and artists capitalize on the business opportunities of the web.

Visit: http://www.foliolink.com/

iPad and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Charlotte residents will soon have a new venue for fresh local food, produce and other goods with the opening of Atherton Market on Saturday, May 15, 2010.  Located in the former Charlotte Trolley Barn adjacent to the corner of South Boulevard and Tremont Avenue in the Historic South End (2104 South Blvd.), Atherton Market has been developed to showcase the best of local products and to become a gathering place for Charlotte's diverse Uptown communities and surrounding neighborhoods.

The market will feature a wide array of local and regionally sourced items such as fresh meat, produce, artisan baked breads, prepared foods, fresh pasta, flowers, spices, condiments, beverages and handmade goods.  In addition, market customers will also be able to enjoy such unique offerings as green living educational sessions, arts and entertainment along with cooking demonstrations from local chefs.

As a natural extension of Charlotte's design district, Atherton Market offers abundant parking and is also accessible by Charlotte's light rail system, the LYNX Blue Line, and the Charlotte Trolley. From the East Boulevard stop, it is one block south to Tremont Avenue or ride the Charlotte Trolley to the stop at Atherton Mill. Market shoppers can take advantage of the increasing number of shops, restaurants and other amenities at Atherton Mill and the surrounding South End historic district.  

The concept for Atherton Market evolved from an exploratory partnership between Edens & Avant, owner and operator of the Atherton Mill complex, and Lynn S. Caldwell, manager of Charlotte's popular Tailgate Farmers Market. Atherton Market is only one piece of the exciting retail and restaurant mix planned for Atherton Mill, promising to make the unique redevelopment a weekly destination for both local residents and tourists alike.

"Historic South End has experienced remarkable residential growth and is becoming a vibrant urban neighborhood," said Darlene Heater, VP of Neighborhood Development for Charlotte Center City Partners. "We have heard from many of our new South End'ers of their desire for a fresh foods produce market within walking distance of their homes.  We are excited about this new neighborhood amenity for residents and join the Historic South End in welcoming Atherton Market to the neighborhood." 

Initially open on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Atherton Market will soon add additional market days as well as a growing calendar of special events and programming - including a family-friendly grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 12.

For more information about Atherton Market, visit www.facebook.com/athertonmillandmarket or if you have an interest in becoming a vendor at Atherton Market, email Lynn Caldwell at athertonmarket@gmail.com.

About Edens & Avant: Edens & Avant develops, owns and operates neighborhood shopping centers in primary markets throughout the East Coast. Focusing on innovative development and redevelopment together with key acquisitions in urban areas, the Company has built a portfolio of more than 130 retail centers in 15 states. Edens & Avant has Regional Headquarters in Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami and Columbia, SC (Corporate Office). For additional information about the Company and its retail real estate portfolio, please visit www.edensandavant.com.

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Today, hundreds of high school students joined together at the Fremont Federation of High Schools – College Prep and Architecture Academy, Mandela High, Media College Prep, Robeson School of Visual & Performing Arts – for a Healthy Oakland Schools celebration that included a "Ready, Set, Jamba Jump" jump rope event and student forum with motivational speaker Stedman Graham.  The activities highlighted a new program announced today between Jamba Juice (Nasdaq: JMBA) and the Oakland Unified School District to provide healthy All Fruit™ Smoothies to Oakland public schools as part of their school lunch programs.  

The day began with nearly 300 students attending a forum that featured an inspirational discussion with James D. White, President and CEO of Jamba Juice Company and author, educator and entrepreneur, Stedman Graham.  They encouraged students to aim high, set high goals for themselves and strive to overcome any adversity they may face in their lives.  Graham, who travels throughout the country speaking to students, has a lifelong commitment to youth, community and education.  He outlined nine steps for success for the students from his educational series, "My Life is About."  

"Inside every teen there is a dream and we're here today to inspire and help them discover and create opportunities so they can reach their greatest potential," said Graham.  "It is important to help them understand their potential so they become the architects in their own lives."

Following the forum, Jamba's Bananaman joined Team Oakland, a local student youth track team trained by 100 Black Men, to lead students in a "Ready, Set, Jamba Jump" jump rope event.  Hundreds of students jump roped to music and everyone who participated was a winner, each receiving a $5 Jamba Juice® gift card. Jamba Juice donated 500 jump ropes to the school for its physical education programs and students were served Jamba Juice smoothies afterward.  Jamba Juice supports Team Oakland by providing delicious oatmeal for their training clinics.  The team will be competing in the International Children's Olympics in France this June.

"Jamba Juice is proud to support Oakland Unified by sponsoring today's event and working together to provide students all fruit smoothies throughout the year as part of the school lunch program," said Mr. White. "We are celebrating 20 years of feeling good and this is one of those moments where we get to really feel great by helping students take healthy actions, providing them better-for-you menu choices, and inspiring them to succeed in their future endeavors."

The "Ready, Set, Jamba Jump" follows the Company's record breaking "Jamba Jump Day™" event in February where Jamba Juice, in partnership with the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD), helped activate more than 88,000 California children and adults to break the Guinness Book of World Records' record "for the most people jumping or skipping rope at the same time."  

The Healthy Oakland Schools program announced today with the Oakland Unified School District builds on Jamba's overall commitment to promoting health, wellness and physical activities in schools.  

Through Jamba's School Lunch Program, Jamba will provide area schools the ability to purchase and sell Jamba Juice's All Fruit™ Smoothie line at fixed and reduced prices to students.  Beginning next week, the Fremont Federation of High Schools will begin offering Jamba Juice smoothies.  Today, students got a delicious sampling, as Jamba team members served the Five Fruit Frenzy™, Jamba Juice's feature healthy All Fruit™ Smoothie, to nearly 1,000 students.  The Five Fruit Frenzy™ blends blueberries, strawberries, bananas, peaches and mangos to offer students a delicious way to help meet their recommended daily serving of fruits.  Made from real, whole fruit, it contains no added sugar and is an excellent source of Vitamin C.

"This was a really special day for our students and provided a unique opportunity to celebrate their commitment and that of our teachers and parents to promote health and wellness while inspiring young people to live their dreams," said Tony Smith, Ph.D., Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District.  "Stedman Graham and James White provided truly motivational remarks that will have a lasting impression on our students."

Jamba Juice is also providing Bay Area PTAs the ability to raise funds for school programs focused on health, wellness and physical activities.  Through the Jamba PTA School Appreciation Card, local PTAs can sign up, register their supporters and, every time those supporters use their swipe card for a Jamba Juice purchase at participating locations, their PTA receives 10% back from the sales. Jamba Juice has pledged a goal of raising up to $1 million in initial support for the program.  For more information visit www.jambajuice.com/PTA.

About Jamba, Inc.: Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA) is a holding company and through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, owns and franchises JAMBA JUICE® stores. Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice is a leading restaurant retailer of better-for-you food and beverage offerings, including great tasting fruit smoothies, juices, and teas, hot oatmeal made with organic steel cut oats, wraps, salads, sandwiches, and California Flatbreads™, and a variety of baked goods and snacks.  As of December 29, 2009, Jamba Juice had 739 locations consisting of 478 company-owned and operated stores and 261 franchise stores. For the nearest location or a complete menu, visit www.jambajuice.com or call 1-866-4R-FRUIT (473-7848).

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release (including information incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference herein) contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are those involving future events and future results that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projects as well as the current beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as "outlook", "believes", "expects", "appears", "may", "will", "should", "anticipates", or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, are intended to identify such forward looking statements. Any statement that is not a historical fact, including estimates, projections, future trends and the outcome of events that have not yet occurred, is a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our reports filed with the SEC. Many of such factors relate to events and circumstances that are beyond our control. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

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ISProductions announces a new version of its FolioLink photography and art website service that automatically optimizes clients' FLASH online portfolios for the iPad interface. FolioLink is the first website service of its kind to offer iPad interface compatibility for all FLASH subscriber websites and requires no effort on the part of the photographers and artists.

This announcement comes at the right time for photographers and artists who need to quickly showcase images on location and want to take advantage of this new and increasingly popular venue. Photographers and artists who want to showcase their work on the latest technology and to a wide range of audiences will be pleased to find that their FolioLink scalable FLASH websites are automatically optimized for large HD screens, desktop monitors, small laptops, iPhones and now iPads. The FolioLink service automatically creates online presentations for each of these venues as well as a shadow HTML site that is optimized for full search engine indexing.

Those who have an iPad can visit any FolioLink subscriber's photography or artist website and experience their online portfolio using common iPad interface actions such as tap, drag and pinch. Then, to see their full featured FolioLink website, load their same URL on a standard computer with a Flash plug - in.

FolioLink is designed for photographers and artists who want designer websites that they themselves can manage and update with ease. Three different account types allow subscribers to choose the functionality and site features they want from a simple HTML presentation, to FLASH designer websites, to the new Pro Account which includes an Image Archive for stock, client proofing and commission free e-commerce. Anyone can try the service with a free seven-day trial account.

FolioLink is a service of ISProductions, a Virginia-based technology company founded in 1987. The company focuses on the development of Internet tools geared to help photographers and artists capitalize on the business opportunities of the web.

Visit: http://www.foliolink.com/

iPad and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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The China Guide (http://www.TheChinaGuide.com ) is offering discount show tickets to performances in Beijing including Acrobatics, Kung Fu and Peking Opera. Providing discount tickets helps all travelers stay within budget while still getting a chance to experience all that Beijing and China offers. These performances showcase China's history in a modern way that is entertaining for all ages. The China Guide is offering prices well below the box office rate for all shows any day of the week.

The China Guide's discount ticket pricing includes an English speaking guide who will meet guests at the theater and personally deliver the tickets. "We arrange tickets for families, individuals and even large business or student groups. The more tickets, the bigger the discount," says Peter Danford, Managing Director of The China Guide. The China Guide can include nightly show tickets as part of a Beijing or China itinerary or book them independently.

The Beijing Chaoyang Acrobat show has acrobats performing miraculous feats of strength and coordination using interesting objects such as plates and bicycles. The practice of Chinese acrobats was passed down through generations and has a long history in China. Peking Opera is a very classic part of China's culture and The China Guide offers discount tickets for Opera shows at the Liyuan Theater as well as the historical Huguang Guild Hall which dates back to the early 1800's.

The Beijing Kung Fu show is great a favorite for families with children but still great for all travelers. A combination of modern dance with the traditional Kung Fu art created a unique show. The special effects have been designed and created by famous Chinese stage directors.

Seating information and photos for the Peking Opera, Beijing Kung Fu show and Being Acrobatics can be seen at http://www.thechinaguide.com/shows/acrobats.html .

About The China Guide

The China Guide, http://www.TheChinaGuide.com , is a Beijing based travel agency, American owned and operated. Specializing in service, quality and hassle free web bookings they work with clients to customize tours that match their travel style. Operating only in China they have up to date knowledge and offer exciting experiences for travelers including their famous Sleep on the Great Wall tour. The China Guide avoids the common factory shopping stops that are not reflective of the true China.

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Just in time for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, PlantSense, Inc. unveiled the new EasyBloom Plant Sensor Plus – a tool that takes the guesswork out of gardening. After taking a "plant's eye view" of light, temperature and soil moisture, EasyBloom Plus recommends plants that will thrive in a particular spot, diagnoses ailing plants, and even "chirps" when a plant needs water.  And now, users can have even more insight into the soil with the EasyBloom Plus, which analyzes a plant's fertilizer needs.

"We've solved the most common challenges to growing a potted plant or a thriving backyard garden," said Matt Glenn, CEO for PlantSense. "In fact, our users have grown 30% more plants with the help of EasyBloom. They've told us that it gives them confidence in the garden and helps their gardening dollars go farther.  We're turning brown thumbs into green thumbs."

EasyBloom Plus Takes the Guesswork out of Gardening

Like the original EasyBloom Plant Sensor, the EasyBloom Plus gives users a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" about the plant's soil moisture, temperature and sunlight, and then provides simple steps to keep a plant thriving.  Users can test flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables, trees and other plants – indoors or outdoors – or find the perfect plant to thrive in that spot.

Now for the first time, the new EasyBloom Plus adds a way for gardeners to know if they have over- or under-fertilized, and it recommends what type of fertilizer the plant needs.  Users can activate the fertilizer feature with a software upgrade.

"Like people, plants need nutrients, too," said Robby Flannery, Ph. D., plant biology and lead horticulturalist for PlantSense.  "If you want juicier tomatoes, more beautiful roses, or a healthy crop of herbs, you need fertilizer to make that happen.  But knowing when and how to fertilize isn't easy, even for seasoned gardeners."

In fact, Harris Interactive® conducted an online study on PlantSense's behalf, and found that 80% of adults say they know how often to fertilize.  Yet, only 13% of EasyBloom Plus users – mostly experienced gardeners – were properly fertilizing their plants according to PlantSense data.

According to Flannery, the most common mistakes gardeners make are over-watering, and over-fertilizing.  "Gardeners often think that if a little fertilizer works, a lot must be better – but you can end up killing your plants," said Dr. Flannery.  "EasyBloom Plus will make sure you're giving your plants the exact fertilizer they need to thrive."

The EasyBloom Plant Sensor Plus is available today from Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com and Target.com for $49.95. The fertilizer upgrade can be activated for $2 per month, or a $19 annual fee.

How EasyBloom Plus Works  

Users simply place EasyBloom Plant Sensor Plus anywhere they want to grow a plant – indoors or outside – and it collects information for 24 hours.  Then users insert the USB portion of the plant sensor into their computer, and PlantSense analyzes the information against a database of 6,000 plants.  EasyBloom Plus uses the same technology that was used on NASA's Mars Phoenix mission and scientific techniques deployed by winemakers and greenhouse growers. Click here to learn more about how it works.

"Not having a natural green thumb, I've killed my share of plants," said Prentiss Pugh, a gardener from Louisiana who uses EasyBloom in his backyard.  "It's great to have information from EasyBloom that I couldn't figure out on my own.  Now I fertilize at the right levels and water my plants on a schedule, saving me water and more trips to the store."

Mars vs. Venus in the Garden:  Women More Likely to Admit if They've Killed a Plant

PlantSense also announced research that uncovers differences between women and men in the garden, showing that women are more than twice as likely than men to admit if they've killed a plant within six months of purchase (35% vs. 15%).  Women are also more likely to admit they don't know how often to fertilize (23% vs. 17%), and more likely to plant more plants than they did last year (35% vs. 27%).  More than twice as many women than men ages 18-34 say they plan to learn how to garden (21% vs. 9%).  And, men are less likely than women to think it's important to learn gardening skills (36% vs. 45%).

Backyard Gardening is En Vogue, but Research Shows that Americans Need Help

Celebrities like Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts and Kelsey Grammar have made backyard gardening en vogue, yet PlantSense revealed that Americans need help with their plants:

• One-in-four adults has killed a plant within the first six months of buying it
• 70% of adults say that something like knowing what type of plant to grow or when to water would make it easier to garden
• Thirty-six percent of adults said that knowing how often to fertilize would help make it easier for them to grow plants
• Forty percent said knowing what's wrong with a dying plant would make gardening easier

"We're bringing the expertise of expert gardeners and botanists to the fingertips of a budding gardener," said Glenn.  "EasyBloom can help you get the garden you've always wanted."

About PlantSense, Inc.

PlantSense, Inc. was founded in 2006 to take the guesswork and frustration out of home gardening by bringing the expertise of professionals to the fingertips of the amateur.  The company's first product, the EasyBloom Plant Sensor, is a smart, Internet-connected tool that reveals exactly what plants will thrive in a specific location.  By applying proven, scientific techniques used by professional winemakers and greenhouse growers, PlantSense allows anyone to enjoy a beautiful indoor or outdoor garden — from a single bedroom begonia to a backyard bed of roses.  For more information, visit www.easybloom.com.

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Red Consultancy and PlantSense Inc. from March 19-23, 2010 among 2,315 adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Daniella Klopocki.

SOURCE PlantSense, Inc.

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Sonic Innovations, Inc. will unveil its new 12-channel super power behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, Endura, at the AudiologyNOW! conference in San Diego, California, April 14 through 17. Endura provides exceptional amplification for those suffering from severe-to-profound hearing loss.

Sonic Innovations CEO Sam Westover said, "With the addition of Endura to our family of products, we offer high quality, cutting-edge products for people with all levels of hearing loss.  Like all of our products, Endura features our patented Sonic Sound digital processing for incredibly natural sound and sophisticated directional systems to improve speech understanding in challenging situations."

With a maximum output of 140 dB SPL, Endura provides enough power to fit even the most profound hearing loss.  Endura has features that include integrated Direct Audio Input and Bluetooth connectivity when paired with the company's sonicBLU accessory.  It also has adaptive and automatic directionality, digital noise reduction, an automatic, hands-free program, four manual programs, 11 predefined listening environments, data logging and voice alerts.

"Endura continues our tradition of offering products designed for modern, active lifestyles." Westover said.

Sonic Innovations' other product lines include Touch™ (the smallest receiver-in-canal product available in the market), Velocity™ (premium to affordable hearing aids) and ion™ (open ear hearing aids).  The Touch microRIC was recently named as the Best of Innovations Design and Engineering Awards winner at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show.

About Sonic Innovations

Sonic Innovations (www.sonici.com), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has international offices and manufacturing centers across the globe. In conjunction with its distributor partners, Sonic Innovations has provided hearing care services and solutions in more than 25 countries and the company's partners have prescribed more than 1 million Sonic hearing instruments. Sonic Innovations is part of the Otix Global, Inc. family (Nasdaq: OTIX), which can be found online at www.otixglobal.com.

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Famed comedian, actor, singer and choreographer Eddie Griffin will shock the radio airwaves during his personal interview with nationally acclaimed fathers' rights advocate and attorney Jeffery Leving on his Fathers' Rights Legal Show this Sunday, April 18, 2010 on Soul 106.3FM (www.soul1063radio.com) from 2:00pm – 2:30pm CST.  Tune in to find out answers to Leving's intriguing Eddie Griffin questions.  Hear what Eddie did when he was 16 years old and met his father for the first time.  Also, hear Eddie's feelings and opinions about women's and men's rights.  The interview will be archived on www.fathersrightsradio.com.

The star plans on making an appearance at the upcoming Fatherhood Symposium June 5, 2010 honoring the 100th Anniversary of Father's Day.  The event takes place at Malcolm X College in Chicago and is hosted by Congressman Danny Davis and Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery Leving.

To learn more about the Fathers' Rights Legal Show or to become a guest on the show, contact Jenny Brandhorst at publicist@jmlevinglawltd.com.

SOURCE Law Offices of Jeffery Leving

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Cable&Wireless Worldwide has announced the rollout of two new Ethernet services to add to its suite of global networking services for businesses and carrier customers.

Ethernet Wireline (EWL) and Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) solutions will run on its Multi-Service Platform (MSP) - its global next- generation network. The MSP has been extended to cover Asia Pacific, including 14 additional Points of Presence (PoPs) across countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Malaysia, Korea, Indonesia and Thailand. This will increase C&W Worldwide's global MSP-enabled PoPs to 40.

Multinational companies and businesses across the region will now be able to benefit from high-quality Managed IP services, Ethernet-based solutions and value-added communications applications that C&W Worldwide delivers on a single secure, reliable platform.

Already available in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and India, the MSP supports the delivery of a number of multiple services over a single network which helps reduce costs for customers and provides the flexibility to implement new services with minimal disruption, and also the ability to scale bandwidth across the network to deliver what customers need as corporate demands grow.

Nick Lambert, Managing Director, Global Markets, Cable&Wireless Worldwide said, "We continue to see increasing demand from many of our customers wanting to deploy Ethernet in their global networks as it remains a flexible, reliable and cost-effective technology. Ethernet has always been the backbone of local networks and now customers can roll this out to connect their global sites, allowing them to manage their data networks according to their specific needs."

The two solutions deliver a number of flexible options to customers across the network, such as Quality of Service and the ability to 'burst' or exceed the allocated bandwidth if required. Besides strengthening C&W Worldwide's global Ethernet networking solutions suite, these new Ethernet solutions will enable it to deliver the ideal roadmap to meet customers' networking needs for next-generation network (NGN) services.

"As businesses increasingly use more bandwidth-hungry applications such as voice and video applications, they consequently drive exponential demand for bandwidth in corporate networks. We can cost-effectively scale the network to keep pace with their business networking needs," said Alex Connors, Head, International Product Management, Cable&Wireless Worldwide.

    Notes to Editors
    -- Ethernet Wireline is a high speed service that provides an
       economical and flexible way of connecting sites via Cable&Wireless
       Worldwide's secure network infrastructure, which provides point-to-
       point or point-to-multipoint Ethernet connectivity, while Ethernet
       Virtual Private Network offers customers high speed Ethernet
       connectivity on an any-to-any basis.
    -- Cable&Wireless Worldwide delivers innovative Ethernet-based
       solutions and value-added communications solutions to customers. Its
       Ethernet portfolio now consists of International Ethernet Private
       Line, and Ethernet Access to IPVPN Quality of Service (QoS), in
       addition to the two new services launched.
    -- It offers a range of managed network services to enterprises
       including managed video conferencing, managed IP-voice services, and
       application performance management services.  The company plans to
       deploy its MSP in North America in the second half of 2010 to
       complete its global footprint and capability offering to customers.

About Cable&Wireless Worldwide

Cable&Wireless Worldwide (LSE: CW.) aims to be the first-choice provider of mission critical communications for large users of telecoms. Cable&Wireless Worldwide is one of the world's leading critical communication companies, providing a range of high-quality managed voice, data and IP-based services and applications to large corporates, multinational companies, governments, carrier customers and resellers across the UK, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa, Continental Europe and North America.

Stretching to more than 500,000km, the Cable&Wireless Worldwide global next-generation network (NGN) includes the UK's largest fibre network for business communications, and provides connectivity to 153 countries. The Company's Multi-Service Platform, an IP-based next-generation platform that operates across the NGN, offers a single environment on which voice and data applications can be converged to drive business efficiencies.

To find out more, Please visit: http://www.cw.com .

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In 2008 and 2009, businesses were struggling to stay afloat, especially those in the advertising and marketing industry. According to a study released by The Nielsen Company, businesses and organizations cut their advertising spending by $11.6 billion in 2009 alone.

Michael Flora and Associates (MFA), a Michigan based marketing and advertising firm, found a strategic partner to combat the down economy and in the process, signed several new clients including Kelly Services, Health Alliance Plan and Eagle Ottowa. They are now back in the mode of hiring and are showing signs of solid growth.

MFA partnered with RSW/US, an agency-client relationship expert that specializes in new business development.

According to Mark Sneider, president RSW/US, "We looked over all the material that MFA was sending out to perspective clients and recommended modifications and a business development plan from our research and findings. Like many agencies, they were focused on serving their clients and weren't spending much time on business development."

RSW/US has booked dozens of new business meetings on behalf of MFA and enacted a communication strategy for business development.

"We knew this would be an uphill climb, but we were willing to invest in securing new business and growing our market share," MFA president Tom Brzezina said. "In 2008, we were exploring different options for a strategic partner to help build our business and we chose RSW/US."

For more information on RSW and business development strategies, visit www.rswus.com.

About RSW/US

Reardon Smith Whittaker is a lead generation and agency branding consultancy that operates like a virtual new business development group to help agencies build pipelines of qualified new business opportunities and more effectively position themselves in the marketplace. More information can be accessed at www.rswus.com or by calling 513.559.3101. Sneider can be contacted at mark@rswus.com.

About Michael Flora and Associates

Michael Flora & Associates is a creative marketing team that helps its clients strengthen their brands and marketing communications. While our experience and expertise is significant, we approach every new client with our minds wide open. For more information about Michael Flora & Associates, visit www.michaelflora.com.    

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Hot off of their debut at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, where they outfitted the babies of Team U.S.A. athletes, and their national launch event in New York City, Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers with Dry Max are hitting the Emerald City.

To celebrate the recent arrival of Pampers Cruisers and Swaddlers with Dry Max to retail shelves throughout the Seattle area, five-time U.S. Olympic medalist, speedskater, Chad Hedrick, and his family, including his one-year-old daughter, Hadley, will be appearing at two local Safeway stores on Wednesday, April 14th, where shoppers will have the opportunity to meet with Chad, obtain athlete photographs and autographs, and win free samples of the new product line. Local radio stations WARM 106.9 and Movin' 92.5 will also be on-hand playing great music and handing out terrific prizes. Appearances are as follows:

• 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. - Third Street Safeway; 200 S. 3rd Street, Renton, Washington (with WARM 106.9)
• 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.  - Hyland East Safeway; 4300 N.E. 4th Street; Renton, Washington (with Movin' 92.5)

Area residents will also be able to meet and skate with Chad, for free, from 2-4 p.m. that afternoon at The Castle Ice Arena in Renton, Washington. WARM 106.9 will be joining Chad again to entertain skaters by playing today's hits and providing great giveaway items.

About Pampers with Dry Max

Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers with Dry Max are 20 percent thinner than Huggies Little Snugglers/Movers and are two times drier than Huggies Little Snugglers/Movers, meaning they help lock wetness in better, becoming the brand's new high performance diaper designed for the best players in the world – babies! In addition, the new design also helps families reduce their impact on the environment by containing 9 percent less material weight which helps ensure fewer resources are used. If every Pampers Swaddlers/Cruisers mom switched to Pampers with Dry Max, together they could save approximately 20 million pounds of trash ever year." (1)

Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers with Dry Max are currently available in sizes 1 through 6 at stores where Pampers products are sold, including Safeway, with the same retail pricing as the current Pampers Cruisers (pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer). While supplies last, consumers can request a free sample at www.Pampers.com.

1) Compared to using previous Swaddlers/Cruisers, based on '08/'09 sales volume for Swaddlers Cruisers

About Pampers®

Pampers is a trademark of Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and the company's largest global brand and is the world's top-selling brand of baby diapers. Our business is inspired by babies and toddlers, created by Pampers. For more information on Pampers diapers and the Pampers Parenting Network, visit www.Pampers.com.

About Procter & Gamble (PG)

Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Gain®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun® and Fusion®. The P&G community includes approximately 135,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

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REX ARCHITECTURE P.C., an internationally renowned architecture and design firm, today announced completion of the new headquarters and production studios for Turkey's preeminent fashion and media sister companies, representing the newest example of the firm's innovative adaptive-reuse approaches to architecture. The Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center transformed the abandoned skeleton of an unfinished hotel project in Istanbul to create one of the most significant new additions to Turkey's contemporary architectural landscape.

The structure will serve as corporate headquarters of Vakko, Turkey's preeminent fashion house, including offices, showrooms, conference rooms and auditorium spaces. The headquarters for Power Media, Turkey's best-known music and television network, includes television studios, radio production facilities and screening rooms.

The unfinished Istanbul hotel was not the only repurposed key element of the project. REX's adaptive-reuse expertise enabled it to modify plans from another canceled project in the United States, allowing construction to begin only four days after REX received the commission.

When the CEO of Vakko and Power Media approached REX to design and construct a corporate headquarters within one year using the abandoned skeleton of an unfinished hotel, the requested design and construction timetable would normally have been unthinkable. Fortuitously, the unfinished hotel had the same plan dimension, floor-to-floor height and servicing concept as REX's design for the California Institute of Technology's Annenberg Center, which had recently been canceled. By adapting construction documents produced for the Annenberg Center to the abandoned concrete hotel skeleton, REX was able to direct the start of construction just four days after Vakko and Power Media first approached the firm.

REX divided the project into two structurally independent components. The "U-shaped" concrete skeleton—completed by a fourth side—is dubbed the Ring, and contains conventional, flexible office space. At the Ring's center, a new six-floor steel tower—named the Showcase—contains unique programs, including an auditorium, showrooms, meeting rooms and executive offices, as well as all vertical circulation and restrooms. By separating the structure into these two independent components, a time-consuming forensic analysis of the existing concrete skeleton was rendered unnecessary while the structural design of the Showcase was simplified. The resultant savings in time allowed construction to start immediately on the existing skeleton while simultaneously providing an eight-week period to design the rest of the building.

Given only two weeks after initiating design to submit the Showcase's steel order, REX and its engineers designed a set of steel boxes that could be assembled in myriad configurations. This strategy allowed the steel shapes and quantities to be ordered from the steel mill before the final Showcase design was complete. Ultimately, space use requirements, code restrictions, and a circulation path winding from bottom to top of the tower dictated the final stacking of the boxes.

A beautiful and refined architectural image was critical to maintaining Vakko/Power's public profile; yet, the clumsy structure of the abandoned hotel was impossible to hide given the project's compressed schedule. REX embraced this constraint by designing an exceptionally transparent and thin glass façade for the Ring. By slumping a structural "X" into each pane to increase the glass's strength, the glass's thickness was reduced and the need for perimeter mullions was eliminated. The resulting ethereal glass "Saran Wrap" subtly reveals the Ring's pre-existing concrete skeleton and suggests the Showcase behind. The Showcase, meanwhile, is clad in mirror-glass, cloaking the steel boxes with a mirage-like exterior, and enlivening the building's interior to kaleidoscopic effect.

By innovatively reusing an existing structure, REX reconciled the normally competing requirements for speed and design excellence in the Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center. The result is a unique example of adaptive reuse, and a new architectural landmark for Turkey.

Images and material about the Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center can be downloaded from:

About REX

REX is an internationally-renowned architecture and design firm based in New York City under the leadership of Joshua Prince-Ramus. In addition to the Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center in Istanbul, Turkey, REX recently completed the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in Dallas, Texas. Current work includes Museum Plaza, a 62-story mixed-use skyscraper housing a contemporary art center in Louisville, Kentucky; the new Central Library and Music Conservatory for the city of Kortrijk, Belgium; and a 2,643,000 ft(2) luxury residential development in Songdo Landmark City, South Korea. Within the past year REX received second prize in both the international competition for the new Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, and the Finnish Innovation Fund's Low2No sustainable development competition in Helsinki, Finland.

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The Sears Blue Appliance Crew™ is helping Colorado residents access the $4,739,000 in rebates available for ENERGY STAR®-qualified appliances from April 19 until funds are exhausted as part of the "Cash for Appliances" rebate program. Sears stores throughout Colorado will open early at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 19 and have additional in-store staff available to help residents get an early jump on the rebates. Additionally, as the 2010 ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year, Sears has revamped its Web site, Sears.com/energystar to include even more tools to help Americans learn about ENERGY STAR, search for rebates and credits, find the right appliance and dispose of the old one properly, and take small steps to make a big difference. In an effort to help Colorado residents better manage the rebate process, the Sears site also includes an interactive map, energy savings rebate calculator and information about ENERGY STAR products that qualify for the state rebates so customers can quickly and easily identify their favorite brands and models that are available for in-store purchase.

"At Sears, we're always looking for ways to make it easier and more affordable for Americans to swap out their old, inefficient appliances for new, ENERGY STAR models," said Doug Moore, president of Home Appliances for Sears. "This rebate money will go quickly, so we encourage our customers in Colorado to take advantage of the stimulus plan as early as possible to ensure access to the state funds."

Under the U.S. Department of Energy-approved appliance rebate plan for Colorado, residents purchasing ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances are eligible for rebates from $50 to $200(I).  Furthermore, while Colorado residents are encouraged to recycle all old appliances, additional savings will be available for customers who recycle their old refrigerators.

• $50 - $100 for refrigerators (additional $100 for refrigerators with documented recycling)
• $50 for dishwashers
• $75 for clothes washers
• $200 for water heaters, gas storage

Additional products including gas furnaces, tankless water heaters and boilers also qualify for the Colorado "Cash for Appliances" program. For a complete listing of qualifying products and available rebates, visit Sears.com/energystar.

"Sears is proud to be the only retailer in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) program, continuing our commitment to improving the environment through responsible appliance disposal," Moore said. "Not only are we helping the environment by reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances and greenhouse gases, but we are also helping customers, like those in Colorado, access greater rebates through recycling."

Through the RAD(II) program, the Sears Home Delivery Haul Away Service provides removal of one old, inefficient appliance for each new appliance purchased and delivered. Once the old appliance is removed, Sears and its partners ensure that the disposal process takes place in an environmentally friendly manner to avoid the discarding of appliances in landfills. Many of the components of the old appliance are then recycled.

For Colorado residents interested in purchasing energy-efficient, ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances the Sears Blue Appliance Crew will assist shoppers from start to finish. They can:

• Provide information about which appliances qualify for state rebates in store and online at Sears.com/energystar
• Help shoppers find rebates – searching by product category and customer's zip code
• Provide customers with replacement and/or recycling documentation required in order to receive the state rebates (i.e., additional rebates are available to Colorado residents who provide proof of recycling their old refrigerators)
• Remove customers' old appliances and dispose of them in a responsible manner through the Sears RAD program

For full rebate updates and details, and to learn more about Sears' online and in-store Appliance Research Centers, please visit Sears.com/energystar.

About Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,300 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 929 full-line and approximately 1,200 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck is the 2010 ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck Web site at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation Web site at www.searsholdings.com.

About Sears Home Appliances

Sears is the nation's leading appliance retailer with the largest selection - over 4400 models. Only Sears sells the top 10 brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand. Sears always beats the competition's price, guaranteed, up to 30 days. Sears offers worry-free 1-year service, guaranteed and free help and support on all brands serviced by Sears 24/7 by phone. Sears provides next day delivery on over 1600 models - that's five times more than any national competitor. In March 2009, Sears launched the online ENERGY STAR Rebate Center - a program to help educate Americans about the millions of dollars in rebates that are available for ENERGY STAR-rated products and make it faster to receive these rebates. Sears has demonstrated its commitment to increasing America's energy efficiency through its actions over more than 10 years.

Sears sells more ENERGY STAR-rated appliances than any other retailer. In fact, in 2008, Sears was the first retailer to sell more than 3.1 million ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances from the nation's top brands, including Kenmore, the nation's leading appliance brand. In 2008 alone, Kenmore ENERGY STAR-rated appliances helped save America nearly 700 million Kilowatt hours, over four billion gallons of water, and over $100 million dollars.

(I)  Program details subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.Sears.com/EnergyStar.

(II)  The Sears Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) program applies to Sears full-line stores.

SOURCE Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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Invicta Group Inc., (http://www.ivitgroup.com) (Pink Sheets: IVIT) is pleased to announce the release and revamping of the new IMAGE Chicago Magazine.  The improved publication is now a 1-sided, monthly magazine, with expanded health and beauty content and a more diversified overall distribution.  The magazine continues to market internal divisions of the Invicta Group while adding new clients.

Some of the new advertisements in the April edition include but are not limited to:  Her active lifestyle beverage, Jeta Skin Care & Laser Center, Denova Research, Prime Care Medical & Physical Therapy Centers, Superstar Swimwear, Dr. Platis and CosMedic Skin and Body Clinic, XS Boutique, and Bentley Gold Coast - View magazine at www.IMAGEchicago.com.

CEO of the Invicta Group, Paul Sorkin, said "The magazine looks great and continues to be a fantastic marketing tool to help us promote a number of our internal divisions while expanding our external client base." Sorkin went on to say, "I receive a number of emails and calls every day from shareholders and potential investors asking different questions but the 2 most popular questions are; when will your Q1 numbers be released and are you going to do a reverse split?  To answer those questions for everyone, we hope to have our Q1 numbers done in about 3 to 4 weeks and we will release them as soon as they are completed.  As for any potential reverse split, we have not filed anything and are not discussing, considering, contemplating, or preparing for any kind of reverse split at this time."

About Invicta Group, Inc.

INVICTA GROUP, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IVIT) is a full service multimedia management and marketing company.  The Invicta Group is a conglomerate that utilizes shared resources to create synergies between their projects and companies to create a lower cost of entry into the marketplace with almost instant start up capabilities for new products, services, and clients.  www.IVITgroup.com

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plan, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks described in statements filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements that may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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Heritage Aviation will unveil its brand new, 79,000-square-foot, eco-friendly Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at the Burlington International Airport (BTV) during a celebration to be held on May 20, 2010. The company is proud to offer a full-service facility with 24/7 service at this important international gateway. At the event, sister company Heritage Flight, will celebrate 25 years of providing charter flight services.

At the opening gala on May 20th, guests will have the opportunity to experience Heritage Aviation's FBO and hangar, complete with aircraft on display. Heritage Aviation engaged local Vermont companies and crafts people in the design, construction and outfitting of this building.  The event will highlight that important local association.  A Vermont Symphony Orchestra quintet will provide the musical accompaniment while the chef from Vermont's Culinary Resort and Spa, The Essex dishes up bites utilizing local ingredients. A sampling of local microbrews along with paired wines from Vermont and around the country will also be served.

Heritage Aviation caters to transient pilots, their passengers, and aircraft owners.  The facility houses a well-appointed lounge featuring handcrafted furnishings by Vermont artisans of natural woods, stone and textiles from reclaimed and sustainable sources. Pilots can enjoy the well-equipped gym, game room, media room, as well as flight planning and snooze rooms.

"We are tremendously proud of our new FBO, from the hangar that needs little to no electrical lighting during daytime shifts, to the LEKTRO tugs that provide exceptionally safe aircraft handling while still minimizing our carbon footprint," said Heritage Aviation President, Chris Hill. "This new facility is also a great way to celebrate our sister company, Heritage Flight, and their 25 years providing charter flight services."

Heritage also offers avionics, maintenance, detailing and aircraft management services. The maintenance department earned the FAA Diamond award and the avionics division, has been recognized by the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) for excellence. For ground handling, detailing, fueling, hangar space and to request line services, Heritage Aviation is the area's largest and most luxurious FBO with U.S. customs located conveniently on site.

Heritage Aviation's brand new state-of-the-art FBO designed by TruexCullins, utilizes green technology, eco-friendly material, and is on track to be LEED Silver certified. The facility is partially powered by renewable resources including solar and wind energy generated by solar panels and the nation's first community scale wind turbine at a general aviation facility. Rain water is collected and reused, and the building has one of the largest green roofs in all of New England. Additionally, the parking lot was constructed using pervious pavement, a porous substitute for traditional asphalt, which allows water to be absorbed into the ground rather than runoff into storm drains.

About Heritage Aviation

Heritage Aviation, the new 24-hour general aviation facility at the Burlington International Airport provides ground handling, fueling, and other aviation support services to transient and locally based domestic and international aircraft. Their location is ideally situated for inbound and outbound international traffic with on-site US Customs. More information about the company can be found on their website: www.HeritageFBO.com.

Heritage Aviation's sister company, Heritage Flight, is an FAA-certified repair station providing aircraft maintenance and avionics services to the general aviation community. Heritage Flight also operates aircraft globally and is one of the nation's premier aircraft charter and management companies. More information about the company can be found on their websites: www.flyheritage.com.

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In what is to be considered the most drama-filled season yet, "VH1 Tough Love" is back with an all-new twist! This time around, matchmaking mother and son team Steve and JoAnn Ward welcome six couples who are all on the brink of deciding whether to get engaged or break up. Over the course of eight weeks, Steve and JoAnn will put the couples to the ultimate test to see if they truly are a perfect match. A party to celebrate the premiere of their third season will take place Sunday, April 11th 6-9 PM at Del Frisco's, 111 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102.

In addition to emerging as a Master Matchmaker® in his own right, with scores of long-term relationships and marriages under his belt, Steve Ward, Chief Executive Officer of Master Matchmakers®, has been instrumental in implementing critical technological improvements and service enhancements to give Master Matchmakers'® clients the accessibility and convenience offered by online dating services while also incorporating the personal matchmaking and coaching approaches used by his mother for nearly two decades.

JoAnn Ward is the President and Founder of Master Matchmakers® (www.mastermatchmakers.com).  A natural born matchmaker, her company's foundation rests on her passion for uniting desirable singles in rewarding, long-term relationships. JoAnn takes time to learn about her clients' backgrounds, personalities and relationship goals, thus eliminating many of the obstacles they face when searching for a partner on their own.

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Maldonado Medical LLC, one of the nation's largest out of network durable medical equipment providers, announces the opening of another California location in Beverly Hills.  

"Our growth into an extremely competitive market during a period of economic hardship not seen since the Great Depression has largely been made possible due to our alliance with American National Medical Management," says Adam Callinan, Director of Marketing for Maldonado Medical.  "ANMM has given Maldonado Medical the unique opportunity to provide the absolute best in equipment and service without being limited by typical commercial insurance reimbursement, or lack thereof."

American National Medical Management is America's Foremost Expert in Health Care Claims Redeterminations (http://www.anmm.us) with the Largest Empirical Data Center in the Nation for Underpaid & Denied Health Insurance Claims. Maldonado Medical plans on sustained growth throughout with near term plans for expanding operations into Orange County, San Diego and even San Francisco in 2010.

Brandon Maldonado, President of Maldonado Medical, says, "ANMM's billing and claims oversight functions use both federal and state laws to hold the insurance carriers accountable to their contracts with their patients.  This has allowed us to spend our time developing new markets and product lines without having to worry about problematic insurance reimbursement."

SOURCE Abrazo Media Relations

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National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2010 -- Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi), a provider of ground-based commercial satellite communications systems and services introduced IP Content Harvester, an unmanned satellite and news gathering IP system.

The IP Content Harvester system provides remote access from any IP hub to any IP network worldwide allowing for an anywhere-to-anywhere solution.

The system offers full satellite access from regular hub centers around the world by tying them into fiber networks which ultimately provide worldwide access from one remote/unmanned site.  The comprehensive system incorporates full access guaranteed IP delivery, multi-screen distribution and advanced video analytics. Key markets for IP Content Harvester include but are not limited to: Satellite, Internet Service Providers, Mobile Cellular Phone Operators, Telephone Companies, Government, and Military market applications.

IP Content Harvester hardware and software system includes: ATCi's flagship Simulsat Multibeam antenna earth station system – the world's only antenna system that can receive 35+ satellite signals simultaneously, an automated matrix unit, IP IRD receivers and an IP transport system - all controlled and integrated by one unified software communications platform which ultimately creates an news gathering unmanned system.

"After 20 years of experiencing the NAB Show and its many video and data offerings we are excited to debut IP Content Harvester and its ability to provide content harvesting and multiplexing content to existing IP networks around the world," said ATCi's CEO, Gary Hatch. "This is effectively a remote, unmanned site that will provide immediate OPEX savings whilst the same time providing immediate revenue generation for all users. Government, military and communications companies worldwide will benefit from this scalable IP solution," Hatch concluded.

ATCi will be showcasing IP Content Harvester at NAB, April 12-15, Booth SU-6003.

SOURCE Antenna Technology Communications Inc.

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Medicare Supplement, the insurance millions of seniors buy to help cover their out-of-pocket medical expenses, is undergoing dramatic changes with the introduction of Modernized Medicare Supplement Plans, which become effective June 1, 2010.

"Old plans are disappearing, new plans are being introduced and long-established benefits have been restructured, so a lot of agents are scrambling to keep up with all the changes." said Roger Marvel, associate director of Medicare Supplement at Senior Market Sales, an Omaha-based insurance marketing organization. "It's important that the insurance agents who sell Medicare Supplement plans understand what the changes mean and how the new plans will affect their clients."

To help bring these agents up to speed, Senior Market Sales is presenting a series of webinars, which started in March with "Modernized Med Supp: A New Journey Begins" and "2010 Modernized Plans Overview." Senior Market Sales' upcoming webinar, "Get Your Plan N Questions Answered" is scheduled for Monday, April 12th at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Marvel said Senior Market Sales has already had more than 600 agents sign up for Monday's webinar. Another 800 have viewed the first two webinars in the series. Recordings of all three webinars will be available at http://tinyurl.com/plan-n.

"Agents are hungry for information on Plan N because it introduces a new co-pay structure that is unprecedented for a Medicare Supplement," Marvel said. "Our office has been flooded with questions on how the new product works, so we felt we had to do something to educate the agents out there so they can educate their clients."

About Senior Market Sales, Inc.

Senior Market Sales is a full-service insurance marketing organization dedicated to helping independent insurance agents leverage their time, make more money and put their business in a position of distinction. Specializing in products and services aimed at independent agents in the mature marketplace, our core products include Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Annuities, Life, Long-Term Care, Dental and Travel insurance. Headquartered in Omaha, Neb., Senior Market Sales offers personalized service, cutting-edge online tools and quality insurance products to agents in all 50 states. Visit www.SeniorMarketSales.com  for more information.  

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GoPro®, the world's leading HD activity image capture company, will exhibit for the first time at the 2010 NAB show: Booth #C7519.  The company will demonstrate how its globally best selling HD HERO® wearable sports cameras are enabling professional video content creators to capture immersive action sports video at a fraction of the cost of competing cameras costing ten to twenty times as much. Retailing for $299 MSRP, the HD HERO line of wearable HD sports cameras has become the tool of choice for professional film and TV action sports cameramen, displacing expensive competing cameras from companies such as Sony and Panasonic.

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If you cannot attend NAB (April 10 – 15, Las Vegas) visit www.gopro.com to view example videos captured with GoPro's game changing HD HERO line of cameras. Video samples include a slow motion, surfboard-eye view of professional surfer, Kalani Robb, powering his way through a gaping barrel at world famous Pipeline, Hawaii.

Since 2004, people all around world have been using GoPro's wearable cameras to capture video and photos of themselves during their lives' most exciting, and often hectic moments. Be it surfing, mountain biking, racing cars and motorcycles, or simply enjoying the odd base jump, consumers and professionals alike have looked to GoPro for the best in wearable sports cameras.  

With the launch of its HD HERO line of full 1080p wearable cameras in November, 2009, GoPro became an action sports camera of choice for many broadcasters including FUEL.TV, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, SpeedTV, and more.  GoPro's powerful and convenient wearable cameras help professional content creators capture footage that would not be possible with larger, more expensive cameras. NBC recently relied on the HD HERO camera to capture "first person" HD perspectives of many of the competition runs, airing them live on their HD broadcast of the Winter Olympics.

In addition to broadcast quality 1080p video and audio, the camera's small size and durability allows content producers to place it in spots to capture unique shots and bring a whole new viewing experience to their audience. These capabilities have broadened the appeal of GoPro to a wider audience of professional content producers.

Victor Hammer, directory of photography for hit CBS television show NCIS Los Angeles, says, "I can put a GoPro HD HERO where I have never been able to put a camera before. With the mounts and accessories, I can put it anywhere I want. These cameras are very reliable and practically indestructible. After an explosion or getting run over by a car, my crew and I always laugh when we pick up the camera and it still works. When the word about GoPro gets out, every Director of Photography will have six of them in their bag."

Producer Rick McCallum of Lucasfilm Ltd., "When I saw the footage from the GoPro on our big screens at Skywalker Ranch, I was amazed something so small and affordable could deliver HD quality. GoPro has opened new doors for creativity in filmmaking. The versatility and price point equate to new shots that were simply not possible or would be very expensive to produce."

GoPro Booth  # C7519.

This is GoPro's first time exhibiting at NAB.  The company's 1600 square foot booth will feature GoPro's complete line of HD HERO wearable and gear mountable 1080p HD cameras and accessories as well as two of the company's racing cars that are used for R&D. Fifteen 55" LED flat panel TVs will showcase a wide range of dramatic HD footage captured with the HD HERO camera.  

"We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of TV and film professionals using our GoPro cameras in their work," says Nicholas Woodman, GoPro founder and CEO.  "It's testament to the obsessive engineering and innovation at GoPro that we're able to produce a consumer priced camera that is so widely used by professional content producers. The HD HERO is a game changer and we're excited to showcase it at NAB."

GoPro will also be previewing its Wearable 3D™ technology, a full wearable 1080p activity content capture system based on it's award winning HD HERO camera.

"GoPro is leading the charge into immersive, in-sport 3D content capture that is simply impossible with larger, more expensive cameras," says Nicholas Woodman. "GoPro's Wearable 3D cameras will make it convenient for content producers to creatively capture 3D sports content in ways they wouldn't dare do with other cameras. Thanks to our leading image quality and revolutionary low cost, cameramen can get risky and capture perspectives that capture viewers' attention and applause. It's a GoPro, go for it."  

For more information or to book an appointment contact:

Rick Loughery – rloughery (at) gopro (dot) com

About GoPro

GoPro is the world's leading manufacturer of ultra-convenient wearable and gear mountable digital cameras.  Since 2004, GoPro has been designing cameras and accessories that make it easy for people to capture images and video during their favorite activities. Its products include the patented HERO line of shockproof/waterproof wearable cameras and gear-attachment devices.

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Green Star Energies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GSRE) is pleased to provide updates on management's corporate agenda and plan for the further development of Green Star Energies' goals.

"As a long term stockholder before joining management it was my experience that the Company was hindered through lack of communications and needed to provide clarity through updates about the agenda and developments of the Company on a regular basis," said Jim Hale, CEO.

He continued, "I felt it was most important to address the corporate status, outstanding debts and related items immediately in order to properly move forward so I personally bridged funds to accomplish these objectives. With the full support from Mr. Toth on the Board of Directors, I have already been able to organize and begin to execute this plan."

Green Star Energies' corporate status with the State of Nevada is now ACTIVE and we are now considered current with the state, as shown here: http://tinyurl.com/yao4enb.

Management has reinitiated the corporate blog in which management will be able to post information to help keep our shareholders updated on objectives and answer important questions and concerns from stockholders. We welcome all to view the blog at the following URL: http://greenstarenergies.com/wordpress/

As part of management's effort to improve our overall communications plan, especially with the shareholders, we are actively seeking a dedicated Investor Relations representative to answer questions from any current or prospective shareholders. An announcement will be coming on who the selected candidate is for this position along with contact information.

In the meantime, we will be addressing our current projects including both Eberle and Crows Run (held in our subsidiary, Aeon Holdings, Inc. (Ticker: AEOH)) as well as the Company's financial status and plan including the launch of the subsidiaries business plan.

ABOUT GREEN STAR ENERGIES, INC.

Green Star is an energy company with interests in oil and gas development and production. Green Star follows an aggressive business model, focusing on redevelopment of oil and gas fields with a history of production. Green Star is actively seeking acquisitions and joint ventures through its majority owned subsidiary, Aeon Holdings, Inc. (Other OTC: AEOH). Please visit our websites: http://www.GreenStarEnergies.com, http://www.AeonHoldingsInc.com.

Please read the full disclaimer before making any investment decisions, available here: http://www.GreenStarEnergies.com/disclaimer.

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The City of Zion has announced that its construction of a planned multi-million dollar minor league baseball stadium is scheduled to begin next week.  The stadium project is now worthy of a blockbuster major league trade announcement beginning with its new location on a 23-acre site at the NE corner of the Rt. 173 and Green Bay Road, gateway to Trumpet Park and the City of Zion.  The "ballpark village" will include a year round multi-use development showcasing retail shops, multi-screen movie theatre, and restaurant.

The site of the project is currently commercially zoned vacant land with sewer, water, road, traffic, and power infrastructure already self-contained, allowing construction to commence immediately, in contrast to the former location.  The city proactively pursued this new site on behalf of the 2010 baseball season.   "The commercial appeal of this new location has attracted exciting new private investment allowing for the project to expand and it's really the premier home for this project for generations into the future," said Mayor Lane Harrison. "Plus, the addition of retail shops and a movie theatre will create an exciting year round entertainment and shopping atmosphere, more jobs in our community and attract further development in the area."

The stadium will be home to the Northern League's Lake County Fielders, a minor league baseball team co-owned by Academy Award winner and baseball enthusiast Kevin Costner. The stadium will also contain a permanent concert stage and a banquet facility that will be open all year.

"I applaud Mayor Harrison's long term vision for this project, and his uncompromising dedication to the quality of life for the residents in his community," said Fielders' President Rich Ehrenreich. "We've waited 20 years to see minor league baseball in Lake County, and it will all be worth the wait.

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GoPro®, the world's leading HD activity image capture company, will exhibit for the first time at the 2010 NAB show: Booth #C7519.  The company will demonstrate how its globally best selling HD HERO® wearable sports cameras are enabling professional video content creators to capture immersive action sports video at a fraction of the cost of competing cameras costing ten to twenty times as much. Retailing for $299 MSRP, the HD HERO line of wearable HD sports cameras has become the tool of choice for professional film and TV action sports cameramen, displacing expensive competing cameras from companies such as Sony and Panasonic.

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If you cannot attend NAB (April 10 – 15, Las Vegas) visit www.gopro.com to view example videos captured with GoPro's game changing HD HERO line of cameras. Video samples include a slow motion, surfboard-eye view of professional surfer, Kalani Robb, powering his way through a gaping barrel at world famous Pipeline, Hawaii.

Since 2004, people all around world have been using GoPro's wearable cameras to capture video and photos of themselves during their lives' most exciting, and often hectic moments. Be it surfing, mountain biking, racing cars and motorcycles, or simply enjoying the odd base jump, consumers and professionals alike have looked to GoPro for the best in wearable sports cameras.  

With the launch of its HD HERO line of full 1080p wearable cameras in November, 2009, GoPro became an action sports camera of choice for many broadcasters including FUEL.TV, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, SpeedTV, and more.  GoPro's powerful and convenient wearable cameras help professional content creators capture footage that would not be possible with larger, more expensive cameras. NBC recently relied on the HD HERO camera to capture "first person" HD perspectives of many of the competition runs, airing them live on their HD broadcast of the Winter Olympics.

In addition to broadcast quality 1080p video and audio, the camera's small size and durability allows content producers to place it in spots to capture unique shots and bring a whole new viewing experience to their audience. These capabilities have broadened the appeal of GoPro to a wider audience of professional content producers.

Victor Hammer, directory of photography for hit CBS television show NCIS Los Angeles, says, "I can put a GoPro HD HERO where I have never been able to put a camera before. With the mounts and accessories, I can put it anywhere I want. These cameras are very reliable and practically indestructible. After an explosion or getting run over by a car, my crew and I always laugh when we pick up the camera and it still works. When the word about GoPro gets out, every Director of Photography will have six of them in their bag."

Producer Rick McCallum of Lucasfilm Ltd., "When I saw the footage from the GoPro on our big screens at Skywalker Ranch, I was amazed something so small and affordable could deliver HD quality. GoPro has opened new doors for creativity in filmmaking. The versatility and price point equate to new shots that were simply not possible or would be very expensive to produce."

GoPro Booth  # C7519.

This is GoPro's first time exhibiting at NAB.  The company's 1600 square foot booth will feature GoPro's complete line of HD HERO wearable and gear mountable 1080p HD cameras and accessories as well as two of the company's racing cars that are used for R&D. Fifteen 55" LED flat panel TVs will showcase a wide range of dramatic HD footage captured with the HD HERO camera.  

"We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of TV and film professionals using our GoPro cameras in their work," says Nicholas Woodman, GoPro founder and CEO.  "It's testament to the obsessive engineering and innovation at GoPro that we're able to produce a consumer priced camera that is so widely used by professional content producers. The HD HERO is a game changer and we're excited to showcase it at NAB."

GoPro will also be previewing its Wearable 3D™ technology, a full wearable 1080p activity content capture system based on it's award winning HD HERO camera.

"GoPro is leading the charge into immersive, in-sport 3D content capture that is simply impossible with larger, more expensive cameras," says Nicholas Woodman. "GoPro's Wearable 3D cameras will make it convenient for content producers to creatively capture 3D sports content in ways they wouldn't dare do with other cameras. Thanks to our leading image quality and revolutionary low cost, cameramen can get risky and capture perspectives that capture viewers' attention and applause. It's a GoPro, go for it."  

For more information or to book an appointment contact:

Rick Loughery – rloughery (at) gopro (dot) com

About GoPro

GoPro is the world's leading manufacturer of ultra-convenient wearable and gear mountable digital cameras.  Since 2004, GoPro has been designing cameras and accessories that make it easy for people to capture images and video during their favorite activities. Its products include the patented HERO line of shockproof/waterproof wearable cameras and gear-attachment devices.

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Paylocity, America's leading independent provider of payroll and HR solutions, announced the launch of Paylocity Web Benefits. Web Benefits is a complete Benefit Administration solution including employee online enrollment, bill reconciliation, and carrier connectivity.

"Benefit Administration is one of the top priorities our clients have today," says Steve Beauchamp, President of Paylocity. Paylocity "Web Benefits automates many of the manual processes involved in administering employee benefits and provides tools to manage eligibility and carrier billing, saving our clients money. Paylocity is excited about adding this integrated solution to its existing SaaS platform for Payroll, HRIS, and Time and Labor."

"Adding an integrated Benefit Administration solution perfectly rounds out the Paylocity product portfolio for mid to large sized  U.S.employers," says Michael Haske, VP of Sales and Marketing for  Paylocity. "Many of our clients have expressed their need for such a system and we are happy to deliver a world class solution alongside our other industry leading applications."

About Paylocity

Paylocity, with more than 5000 clients, combines innovative web-based technology with award-winning customer service to provide unparalleled payroll and HR solutions nationwide. Paylocity has twice been named the IPPA Service Bureau of the Year and is a five time Inc 5000 company. Paylocity has also been named five times as One of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Visit www.paylocity.com to learn more.

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BOWE BELL + HOWELL (BBH) today announced major milestones for the NetSort® sorting software solution. With more than 70 customers running NetSort on nearly 200 systems, and 11 of its multi-line optical character reader (MLOCR) system customers now achieving USPS® Full-Service certification for the Intelligent Mail® barcode (IMB), NetSort has evolved to a fully-fledged, proven technology in the market. In addition to these successes, BBH reports that 30 additional NetSort users are in the advanced testing stages required to successfully complete the Full-Service certification process.

Since launching NetSort in 2008, BBH continues to integrate user feedback into new releases, creating a robust solution for mailers who need to manage all aspects of Full-Service IMB implementation.

"We're using the National Postal Forum to make a strong statement about NetSort and the success our customers are having with it," said Mike Swift, president, BBH Postal Software and Sorting. "NetSort is the industry's only end-to-end, single vendor solution for managing the requirements for IMB implementation. No other company can make this claim, and none can offer the flexibility and power we have built into this unique software offering."

NetSort enables mailers to manage unique mailpiece IDs for the required 45 days across multiple sorters and sites. They can handle multiple tray/pallet/container associations, create and submit electronic mailing reports, and leverage other features that support USPS compliance and maximum discounts. Meeting new requirements for tray and pallet tracking is now streamlined through wireless short- and long-range scanners that read and upload data. NetSort also supports submission of Mail.dat 9.1 files with multiple CAPS accounts.

In addition to the technology, BBH provides the service and expertise that customers need to help them navigate through the complexities of postal regulations. "We create a true partnership with our customers," said Swift. "Like them, we recognize the challenges facing our industry. By working together we help them succeed, and they in turn provide us with additional insights for product development or enhancements."

"The entire experience of upgrading to be Full Service compliant was made much easier because of the BOWE BELL + HOWELL people and products," said BBH customer Mark Kolb, vice president of United Mailing Services, Wisconsin's largest mailing services provider. "Their expertise on postal matters, and the technology to achieve our business and postal objectives, was second to none."

United Mailing Services and other BBH NetSort customers will discuss their experiences during the National Postal Forum, April 11 to April 14 in Nashville, Tenn., in the BBH Solutions Theater, booth #131.

For more information on BOWE BELL + HOWELL, please visit www.bowebellhowell.com.

About BOWE BELL + HOWELL

Headquartered in Wheeling, Ill., BOWE BELL + HOWELL is a leading provider of high-performance document management solutions and services. The company pioneered gripper arm mail-inserting systems in 1938, and has one of the world's largest installed bases of such inserters as a result of the technology's flexibility, performance and reliability. The company's complete portfolio of inserting, sorting, plastic card, integrity, cutting, packaging, print-on-demand and software solutions is the most comprehensive product offering for paper-based and digital mail communications. These solutions are supported by one of the largest dedicated service organizations in the industry. For further information on BOWE BELL + HOWELL, please visit www.bowebellhowell.com.

United Mailing Services is Wisconsin's largest mailing service provider, with five offices throughout the state. For more information, visit www.unitedmailingservices.com.

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Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, successfully completed 100 hot-fire test sequences of its R-1E 25-pound, thrust-bipropellant engine. The test included more than 27,389 starts with 6,298 seconds of total burn time under a broad variety of conditions expected for NASA's Orion service module. 

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Aerojet is providing propulsion to Lockheed Martin for NASA's Orion crew exploration vehicle as well as all engines aboard the Orion service module. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor to NASA developing the Orion crew exploration vehicle – the nation's next generation spacecraft for future exploration throughout our solar system.

This early demonstration of the engine's performance at expected Orion operating conditions was conducted to retire risk to the Orion vehicle. "Through collaboration with Lockheed Martin and NASA, Aerojet engineers have conducted a valuable R-1E engine test program that will lead to a low-risk propulsion approach for NASA's Orion service module," said Julie Van Kleeck, Aerojet's vice president for Space Programs.

The R-1E currently provides in-space propulsion for the Space Shuttle and has a long history of successfully enabling Space Shuttle maneuvers. The R-1E also provides precise in-space propulsion for the Japanese H-II transfer vehicle (HTV), which rendezvoused and docked with the International Space Station last year. This engine complement includes sixteen 25-pound thrust engines, eight 100-pound thrust bipropellant engines and a 7,500-pound thrust Orion Main Engine. Additionally, Aerojet will supply twelve 160-pound thrust monopropellant engines for the Orion Crew Module.

Aerojet is part of the nationwide Orion industry team led by Lockheed Martin, which also includes five major subcontractors and an expansive network of minor subcontractors and small businesses working at 88 facilities in 28 states across the country.

Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader principally serving the missile and space propulsion, defense and armaments markets. GenCorp is a leading technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale, and leasing of the company's excess real estate assets. Additional information about Aerojet and GenCorp can be obtained by visiting the companies' Web sites at http://www.Aerojet.com and http://www.GenCorp.com.

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Burbank Mayor Gary Bric joined Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market CEO Tim Mason today to celebrate the opening of Fresh & Easy's 150th store at Olive & Verdugo in Burbank.  Fresh & Easy also opened in three other communities today, bringing wholesome food at affordable prices to new neighborhoods in California.  Fresh & Easy stores opened today:

"We started just over two years ago with a simple idea – every neighborhood deserves access to fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices.  We're happy to have become a part of 150 neighborhoods so far and to have created so many good, local jobs," said Mason.  "Celebrating our 150th store is a wonderful milestone and we're excited to continue opening even more stores in all types of neighborhoods."

In the next two weeks, Fresh & Easy plans seven more store openings in California and Arizona.  Fresh & Easy stores opening on April 14:

Fresh & Easy stores opening on April 21:

Fresh & Easy has over 3,500 employees and has created nearly 650 jobs already this year.  The company has created a positive, team-based culture, where everyone is treated with respect.  All Fresh & Easy employees are given the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, which entitles them to comprehensive and affordable healthcare, including vision, prescription drug, dental and medical coverage with the company paying at least 75%.  Entry-level positions start at $10 an hour in California, with similarly competitive salaries in other states, and offer a quarterly bonus of up to 10% as well as a 401(k) with company match.  

About Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

Fresh & Easy opened its first store in November 2007 and currently operates more than 150 stores in California, Arizona and Nevada.  In addition to fresh, high-quality prepared meals and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at unbelievably low prices.  

On average, Fresh & Easy stores use 30% less energy than a typical supermarket – helping the environment and saving customers money at the same time.  All fresh&easy brand products contain no artificial colors, flavors or added trans fats and use preservatives only when necessary.

More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found at www.freshandeasy.com.  

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The Home business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today the launch of the AGB240 ASI to Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Bridge, a solution that will enable service providers to cost-effectively migrate legacy ASI video equipment to Internet Protocol (IP) networks in headend environments.

"With the rising consumer demand for high-bandwidth video content, many service providers are reaping the benefits of an all-IP infrastructure, gaining more flexibility and reliability in their networks. As a result, operators are migrating their legacy ASI video interfaces to GigE IP transport networks to simplify their headend architectures," said Bob Wilson, vice president, Networked Video Solutions Group, Motorola, Inc. "As always, though, cost plays a big factor in determining the speed and scale of their transition to IP. With up to 24 ports of ASI input, the AGB240 is the lowest cost, most energy efficient solution in the industry for migrating to an all-IP headend."

The new Motorola AGB240 delivers highly reliable bridging of traffic from ASI video service outputs in legacy equipment to a common GigE IP backbone or transport network using the most simplified and cost-effective method available. At only 20 watts per rack unit, the AGB240 also provides significant "green" savings to service providers by using up to 90 percent less power than alternative solutions.

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Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) revenues reached 22 billion dollars in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

    
    
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BillMyParents®, the online teen payment system of Socialwise, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SCLW), is proud to announce that professional skateboarder and 2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male Athlete Ryan Sheckler has signed a deal with the Company to promote its online BillMyParents® payment solution. Sheckler will be part of a major marketing initiative the Company plans to launch in late spring which will include a multitude of top action sports athletes and retailers.

The star of MTV's hit reality show "Life of Ryan," Ryan Sheckler is the skateboarding child prodigy who exploded onto the professional scene in 2003, turning pro at the tender age of 13. That year alone saw him astound the world with gold medals in street at the X Games and the Gravity Games. He also took first place overall in the Vans Triple Crown street competition. A native of San Clemente, CA, Ryan has also created The Sheckler Foundation to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities in need, as well as injured action sports athletes. The first athlete to ever win the Dew Action Sports Tour championship 3 years in a row, Ryan continues to be an innovative and powerhouse skateboarder and international celebrity, with 1.5 million followers on Twitter alone.

"I love what BillMyParents is doing for teens and tweens," says Sheckler. "Teens need their independence, and using the BillMyParents payment systems means they can pick exactly what they want - it's very easy, and is also secure for parents. I have a close relationship with my mom, and I believe it's important for kids and their parents to talk about building good habits."

"I am excited to have Ryan endorsing and promoting the BillMyParents brand as he is a truly talented rising star," commented Jim Collas, President and CEO of BillMyParents®.  "Just last week, Ryan won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Best Male Athlete, beating out LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Shawn White."

BillMyParents® offers cutting-edge payment solutions for teens and their parents. Through the unique  Supervised Shopping™ program, teens shopping online on partner retail sites click on the BillMyParents® payment button that appears next to items they're viewing to indicate their selections. The simple and data-safe automated system immediately notifies parents via email or text, who can decide whether or not to approve purchases. Parents can also opt to load teen accounts with pre-set spending amounts in advance.

For more information, go to: www.BillMyParents.com

About BillMyParents®

BillMyParents® provides payment solutions targeted to young people between the ages of 8 and 21.  Our solutions facilitate communication between parents and young people and help teach financial responsibility.  For more information: www.billmyparents.com

About Socialwise, Inc.

Socialwise, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SCLW) is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information: www.socialwise.com

Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and planned business activities. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those in Company reports filed with the SEC. The Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those statements.

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Years ago, the Internet helped close the international gap between overseas business associates, friends and family, but only when you have access to it. Now, a new service eliminates that challenge. Voxofon – the innovative communication provider offering the widest range of options for low-cost international calling – has introduced an easy and inexpensive way to call family and friends back home for little more than the cost of a local call.  It's as easy as picking up any phone and dialing a next door neighbor.

The service is Voxofon Express, and it can be used with either a landline or mobile phone.  After registering for the service, customers get unique direct local numbers – Express numbers – for each international contact they plan to call.  The numbers are permanent and can be stored in the address book of a mobile phone.  After that, callers can simply dial the number designated for that contact and talk as long as they want.  They will be charged only for a local call, plus Voxofon's budget-friendly international calling rate for that country.

There are no PIN codes involved, no setup charges, and no monthly fees.

Voxofon's website, www.voxofon.com, has a special page explaining Voxofon Express and how to register.  

Alexey Goloshubin, CEO of Voxofon LLC, says that while his company uses advanced voice over internet technology for most of its applications, its main business is making communication easy and inexpensive.  

"We live in a mobile world, and people often must relocate to countries far away from family and friends to work.  It's increasingly important to provide easy, inexpensive ways to stay connected, and Voxofon's mission is to offer as many options as it can to make that happen," he says.

Voxofon's communication services offer complete "call anywhere" mobility, allowing customers to call using their smart phone, computer, land line, or cell phone at a savings of up to 98% over telecom costs with no additional fees or contracts.  All Voxofon services are available under a single account, providing customers with the flexibility to use the service they find most convenient.

Voxofon LLC is based in Houston, Texas.  For more information or a free test call, go to www.voxofon.com.

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The Los Cabos Convention and Visitors Bureau today announced the launch of a new social media campaign, the "Two-Minute Vacation," which aims to virtually transport travelers to the southernmost tip of the Baja peninsula. Beginning on April 12, visitors will be able to escape the worries and stress of everyday life and experience Los Cabos through a series of seven two-minute videos posted on the Los Cabos Convention and Visitors Bureau's official YouTube channel. Simultaneously a contest will be hosted on the destination's Twitter page.

Throughout the month, users can tune into the Los Cabos YouTube page to view seven "Two-Minute Vacations" highlighting the best of the destination including spas, dining, golf, sport fishing, resorts, land and water activities. A new video will be launched each day during the first week of the campaign.

While the YouTube videos will transport users to Los Cabos virtually, Twitter followers will get the chance to win an all-expense paid vacation to the destination valued at $3,000 During the month of April, any new follower on the Los Cabos Twitter account will be eligible to win the trip. The winner will be selected at random and announced on May 11 via the social media channel. The prize package for this contest includes round-trip airfare for two to Los Cabos sponsored by the Los Cabos Convention and Visitors Bureau, 5 days/4 nights at the spectacular Marquis Los Cabos, a choice of activity from Cabo Adventures, a kayaking and snorkeling trip to the Arch from Baja Outback, a $100 gift certificate to Ultrajewels and a $50 gift certificate to Ultrafemme located within Luxury Avenue Los Cabos. Round-trip airport transportation will be provided by the Marquis Los Cabos; all other ground transfers will be the responsibility of the winner.

To further spread the word about the destination, fans and followers who have previously visited Los Cabos will be encouraged to post and share their own vacation photos and testimonials on the Facebook page. For more information, images and videos from Los Cabos, please visit www.visitloscabos.travel or call 1-866-LOS-CABOS.

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American Airlines has a double treat for passengers who book roundtrip travel on its new, nonstop flights between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Manchester, England (MAN), beginning on May 13.  For a limited time, AAdvantage members can earn up to 10,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles and obtain attractive introductory fares.

AAdvantage Bonus Miles Offer

To celebrate next month's route launch, AAdvantage members can earn up to 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles for each Business class roundtrip flown on the route or 5,000 bonus miles for Economy class.  To participate in this limited-time offer, simply register prior to travel and fly between May 13, 2010, and June 30, 2010.  Registering is easy,  just visit www.aa.com/offers, click on "View All" to locate the Manchester offer, then use promo code NYMAN. See chart below for details:

Round-Trip Travel Between New York (JFK) and Manchester, England (MAN):

If you're not already an AAdvantage member, it's easy and free to enroll in the program.  Just visit www.aa.com/enroll.

Introductory Fare Offer

American, a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, is also offering attractive introductory round-trip fares on the JFK-Manchester route, $601 for travel Monday through Wednesday or $661 for travel Thursday through Sunday.  

Here are the highlights of American's JFK-Manchester low fares:

• Fares are round-trip, Economy Class in U.S. dollars purchased on AA.com 
• Lowest fares are valid for travel beginning between May 17 and June 30, 2010, with all travel completed by July 30, 2010.   Tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure, or within one day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT) April 14, 2010.
• A Saturday-night minimum stay is required and a 30-day maximum stay is allowed.

New JFK-Manchester Flights

"We're delighted to add the great city of Manchester to American Airlines roster of 25 international flights from New York," said Art Torno, Vice President – New York for American Airlines.  "This destination will be an important key building block in our mission of making New York a key cornerstone city for American."

"Manchester is a route that our New York customers will really appreciate," said Jim Carter, Vice President – Eastern Sales Division, for American. "It offers many attractions and has great appeal for both our leisure and business passengers."

The new, summer seasonal flights to Manchester will depart daily from JFK.  American will fly the route with a Boeing 757 aircraft with 16 seats in Business Class and 166 seats in the Economy cabin.

Manchester is the largest city in the northern England and is a convenient base for exploring other cities in the region, such as Liverpool and Chester or the beautiful countryside of the Lake District.  Manchester is the epicenter of football (soccer) and home to the famed Manchester United.  It is the birthplace of fish and chips and the Industrial Revolution.  Culturally, Manchester is renowned for its popular Indie music scene, and it hosts the impressive, artist-led Manchester International Festival, a global cultural festival of original, new work and special events.

Less expensive than London and many other EU capitals, Manchester is noted for its pubs and locally-produced beer – including Boddingtons.  It is one of Europe's leading  business/media cities and its new MediaCity complex houses many major businesses, recently attracting five departments of the BBC that moved there from London.

Andrew Stokes, Chief Executive of Marketing Manchester, said, "We're delighted that American Airlines is increasing its operations into Manchester.  We welcome the opportunity to work with them on promoting Manchester to the New York market.  As the gateway to the North of England, Manchester offers people from the U.S. the chance to experience not only our great city, but also the sights of the Lake District National Park, Liverpool and the Roman city of Chester – all of which are within easy reach of Manchester.

"The new route will also support the business community that travels frequently between Manchester and the U.S., in particular, international delegates attending conferences and exhibitions at our convention centers," Stokes said.

Here is American's schedule between New York JFK and Manchester.  All times shown are local.

AAdvantage Bonus Miles Terms and Conditions

AAdvantage bonus mile offer is valid on American Airlines marketed and operated nonstop flights for round-trip travel between New York (JFK) and Manchester, England (MAN), May 13, 2010, through June 30, 2010. Offer applies only to AAdvantage members who purchase and fly on eligible published fare tickets. Flights operated by our codeshare partners are not eligible for this promotion. Bonus miles will be awarded based on the booking class purchased and do not count toward elite status qualification. For the purpose of this promotion, a round-trip is defined as travel in the same purchased booking class for both the departure and return flight segments. Registration prior to travel on www.aa.com/offers is required.

Introductory Fare Offer Terms and Conditions

Fares do not include (a) $4.50 in JFK airport charges; (b) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50, and (c) other government taxes and fees of approximately $140 which may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of purchase. Tickets may also be obtained (and changes may be made to tickets purchased from sources other than American Airlines, such as travel agents, online third-party Web sites and other airlines) through an American Airlines Telephone Reservations Office for an additional $20, or at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office for an additional $30.

Ticketing Changes: Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a $250 fee plus any fare difference. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight's scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue on an unused ticket or one year from travel origination on a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight before scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.

Fares are subject to change without notice. International fares are subject to government approval. Introductory fares are valid on non-stops only.

About the AAdvantage Program

The AAdvantage program was the first frequent flyer program. Established in 1981, the program now has more than 62 million members. Members can earn miles at more than 1,000 participating companies, which include more than 30 hotel chains representing more than 60 brands, more than 20 airlines, eight car-rental companies, 10 financial companies, and over 350 brand name retailers. In addition, members can earn miles when making purchases with one of more than 100 affinity card products in over 40 countries. In 2009, AAdvantage members redeemed more than 150 billion miles to claim more than 6.9 million awards for flights, upgrades and car rentals. For more information and a listing of AAdvantage program participating companies, visit www.aa.com/aadvantage.

About American Airlines

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