'Best Live Band' - Revolver, SPIN, Metal Hammer

'Go see Slayer live.' - Jim Derogatis, Chicago Sun-Times

LOS ANGELES, July 30 /PRNewswire/ Legacy Recordings -- The last time you went shopping for DVDs, you might have noticed an unmistakable empty space where Slayer titles should have been.  The reason is simple - all of Slayer's DVDs have been out of print.  But rest easy Slayer fanatics, the wait will soon be over.  On August 17, 2010, 2003's "War at the Warfield" and 2004's "Still Reigning" will be reissued, and, for the first time ever, 1995's "Live Intrusion," having been digitally remastered, will also be available on DVD.  All three will be sold separately at retail and online ($13.98 each), and the Limited Edition "Slayer Live DVD 3-Pak" ($29.98), will be available exclusively on Slayer's website, www.slayer.net

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"I remember around 'God Hates Us All,'" [2001], said Slayer's Kerry King, "asking when we were going to make a DVD of 'Live Intrusion.'  So, here we are, ten years later, and it's about time."

Every one of the Slayer live-in-concert DVDs represents a different era of the band:  "Live Intrusion" was recorded on March 12, 1995 at the Mesa Amphitheatre in Mesa, AZ, and features guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, and drummer Paul Bostaph.  The disc, which is certified Gold, includes some of the most classic Slayer songs such as "Raining Blood" and "War Ensemble," but also some early special tracks like "At Dawn They Sleep" and "Captor of Sin."  As a bonus, Machine Head's Robb Flynn and Chris Kontos join the band on-stage for a cover of Venom's "Witching Hour."  The opening of "Live Intrusion" features a look at some of the band's very unique fans, in particular, with special emphasis placed upon the fan from the mid-90s who had "Slayer" carved onto his forearm.  In addition, the quality of "Live Intrusion" is high-end, as the original VHS master was located and used to create the DVD.

"War at the Warfield" was filmed at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA on December 7, 2001, and like "Live Intrusion," features drummer Paul Bostaph, marking his last release with Slayer before original drummer, Dave Lombardo, rejoined the band.  "Seasons in the Abyss," "Mandatory Suicide," and "Disciple" are some of the jewels on this live collection that debuted at #3 on Billboard's DVD chart, and has since been certified Gold.

Filmed at the Civic Center in Augusta, ME on July 11, 2004, "Still Reigning" - also Gold certified and voted Best Live DVD by the readers of Revolver magazine - was directed by Dean Karr and recreates Slayer's thrash/punk, 28-minute classic 1986 album "Reign In Blood" performed in its entirety.  The end of the video features the "Wall of Blood," with the band, their instruments, and the stage completely drenched by a downpour of 150 liters of "blood."

"There was no dress rehearsal for the blood trick," explained King.  "It was either going to work or it wasn't going to work, and we know it did work.  It was so hard to play, I thought I was going to have to go back and overdub all of 'Reigning Blood,' but I listened to it and it was all there, it was just a lot more slippery with all the blood goo."

The "Still Reigning" DVD offers bonus material including live performances of Slayer staples such as "Hell Awaits," "Hallowed Point," Necrophiliac," "Spill the Blood," and "South of Heaven."  The DVD also marked the return of drummer Dave Lombardo.  "Even before the idea of 'Still Reigning' became a reality, I really wanted to do a video with Dave in it," said King, "and I knew the fans wanted that as well."

The Chicago Tribune's long-time pop music critic Greg Kot wrote that Slayer "is one of the great American rock bands of the last 30 years, forget about genre."  Over the past near three-decades, Slayer has created some of thrash/metal's most enduring and influential recordings - 1986's "Reign In Blood," 1990's "Seasons in the Abyss," up to the band's latest, 2009's "World Painted Blood."  Long-time fans will attest that nothing comes close to experiencing a Slayer show live and in the flesh; but there's no denying how the band's intensity and heaviness translates to these three killer DVDs.

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Three-time Grammy Award-winner MC Hammer has launched Alchemist Management (www.alchemistmgmt.com), a management, promotion, marketing and brand-building firm for MMA fighters.  Hammer serves as the new company's CEO and has named Lex McMahon as President and Nima Safapour as Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel.  Alchemist Management is based in Los Angeles.

Hammer brings significant experience in top-tier sports and entertainment management to Alchemist.  Prior to his celebrated musical career, he began his professional life in sports.  Later, after achieving worldwide fame in the music industry, he returned to the sporting world and represented professional athletes in contract negotiations.  In the 1990s, he managed Evander Holyfield to the world heavyweight boxing championship.

"I've been a fan of combat sports for years," said MC Hammer.  "MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world and this is a great opportunity for us to launch a full-service management company.  Alchemist Management will leverage its relationships and resources for the benefit of fighters, the sponsors, and the industry at large."

Alchemist Management will represent athletes who compete in UFC®, Strikeforce, and other top MMA organizations.  At launch, the company represents a variety of both seasoned and fresh MMA talent, including Nate Marquardt (UFC middleweight contender), Tim Kennedy (Strikeforce middleweight contender), Vladimir Matyushenko (veteran UFC light-heavyweight), Jorge Rivera ("The Ultimate Fighter" alum and current UFC middleweight contender), James McSweeney ("The Ultimate Fighter" alum and current UFC light-heavyweight), Antoni Hardonk (UFC heavyweight), Jared Hamman (UFC light-heavyweight rising star), Steve Magdaleno (Pancrase & M-1 competitor), Luke Stewart (Strikeforce welterweight) and Alex Soto (UWC Mexico featherweight champion).  Alchemist fighter pages can be seen at www.alchemistmgmt.com.

Hammer is joined by executives Lex McMahon and Nima Safapour who will oversee day-to-day operations and fighter management.  McMahon is also the co-founder of Train the Troops MMA, an organization which facilitates the integration of MMA fighting techniques into active military units.  Safapour previously served as the CEO of No Limits Media Group (NLMG), a sports management and consultancy firm.  Earlier in his career, Safapour spent significant time training with the legendary Gracie family, pioneers in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

"Alchemist Management seeks to maximize all available opportunities for success and security for its athletes both inside and outside of competition," said Lex McMahon.    

Alchemist Management is dedicated to providing each of its fighters with a long-term business-minded strategy for career advancement.  The company strives to heighten the careers of its fighters through securing matchups in top promotions, sponsorships, training assistance and media relations and publicity in the entertainment industry as well as in MMA and sports press.  Alchemist works to raise the public profile of its fighters in MMA, sports and the entertainment business.

Hammer is renowned for his prowess as a social media marketer and has appeared as the keynote speaker at such high-profile events as the Intel Capital CEO Summit.  He has spoken at such prestigious institutions as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Oxford University, and Stanford University, among others.  He is one of the most influential personalities on Twitter (@MCHammer) with more than 1.8 million followers.  He will use that social media acumen and his entertainment industry experience to help create opportunities for Alchemist fighters.  Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff recently stated the following about MC Hammer, "MC Hammer is one of the smartest guys I have ever met, a visionary in technology and music."

About Alchemist Management

Alchemist Management is a dynamic new name in the world of MMA athlete management and marketing.  Capitalizing on the deep experience and professionalism of its founding executive team, Alchemist Management creates unique opportunities in sports and entertainment for its clients who include some of the most popular names in MMA.  Alchemist sets itself apart by taking a holistic view of each athlete's situation, and contributing to every aspect of their life and career, including fight training, digital and traditional media development, cross-over industry exposure, business advisory services, corporate sponsorship development, and the ever-important, but often overlooked process of planning for a rich and fulfilling life after they wage their final battle in the cage.  Alchemist Management is based in Los Angeles.  For more information, please visit www.alchemistmgmt.com.  Also, follow Alchemist Management on Twitter at http://twitter.com/alchemistmma.

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Rita's Italian Ice, the nation's largest Italian Ice concept with more than 550 stores in 18 states, today announced the debut of its newest Italian Ice flavor, inspired by the delicious Butterscotch Krimpets® cakes, one of the most beloved and famous Tastykake® products. Butterscotch Krimpets® Cream Ice will be available in all Rita's locations now through August 22. Guests are encouraged to visit their local Rita's location for a free sample of this season's "coolest" Italian Ice flavor.

In addition to the release of this new flavor, Rita's is launching a Facebook contest, featuring Rita's beloved Ice Guy mascot and Tastykake®'s playful character, Kirbee the Krimpet™. Guests are encouraged to visit Rita's Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/ritasitalianicecompany to become a fan of Rita's and enter to win cool prizes as well as learn about the antics of these delectable characters!

Beginning July 30 through August 22, Rita's will be selecting one lucky winner each day to receive a Rita's and Tastykake® swag bag filled with goodies!

Please visit www.facebook.com/ritasitalianicecompany  for complete contest rules.

About Rita's Franchise Company

Rita's Franchise Company, headquartered in Trevose, PA, is the largest Italian Ice concept in the nation, currently operating in 18 states with more than 550 stores. Rita's brand promise is Ice, Custard and Happiness. The chain offers a variety of frozen treats including its famous Italian Ice, Old Fashioned Frozen Custard, and layered Gelati, healthy Light Line™ treat options as well as its signature Misto® and Blendini™ creations. Rita's was named one of the Top 25 Franchise High Performers by the Wall Street Journal's 'Startup Journal.' In a 2009 Zagat survey of over 6,000 fast-food fans, Rita's was ranked #2 in the Top Ice Cream/Custard category.  The World Needs More Rita's!

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Courtship LLC and For The Perfect Day! Events & PR are announcing the launch of "The Hidden Talent", a series of couture runway fashion shows. The first show takes place Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at one of New York City's hottest nightclub venues; Touch New York City (240 West 52nd Street, New York, NY) and will feature; Marco Hall, one of New York's most exciting, creative and cutting edge new designers, "image maker" Leonard Wise, Dean John Fashions, crochet designer, Chila for Fun, jewelry by Ilana Cohavy and shoes by The John Ashford Collection. The event will be filmed for worldwide web casting by Vainstyle.com introducing their fall preview.

In addition to being a unique opportunity for talented fashion designers, the event promises to attract the participation of some of the most innovative in shoes and accessories, creative makeup artists, trend setting hair stylists and stunning runway models. Sponsors for the evening include; 2 Chicks with Chocolate (http://www.2chickswithchocolate.com/), Vainstyle (http://www.vainstyle.com/), Substance Hair Salon (http://substancesalon.com/), Photography Feuza Reis (www.feuzareis.com), XL Energy Drink (www.xl-energy.com), Metromix.com, Completely Bare Spa (www.completelybare.com) , Attune Chocolate Bars (www.attunefoods.com), Vitamin Water/Glacaeu (www.vitaminwater.com), Town and Sports (town-sports.com), and many more.

Desserts will be courtesy of 2 Chicks with Chocolate booth, with additional booths by The John Ashford Collection, Vainstyle.com, L2 and Signature Magazine. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and fashionistas can participate in raffles to win fun packages from Essie and BCBG.

Touch New York (http://www.touchnewyorkcity.com/), has a sensual opulence and a high-end, unique design with modern sectional seating accented with plush oversized couches and pulled together by a retro style DJ booth, with the sounds of celebrity DJ Stacy Stylez, New York City's leading female club DJ. (http://www.onehotdj.com/) and performances by "L2" (www.myspace.com/L2), sisters Melissa and Jessica, accomplished singers, songwriters, and actresses who have opened for Ryan Cabrera, Anberlin and Donnie Klang, sponsored by L2 Entertainment, Inc. (www.L2Entertainment.com) and Central Entertainment Group (www.cegtalent.com), dance performances by Precious Gem Dancers (www.preciousgemsdancers.com) and event MC will be Keith Kirsner, Style Consultant (www.yourstyleguy.com).

Tickets ($20) available online at www.fashionhanger.com or at the door. Photos and additional information are available to the press. Press/Industry can RSVP to Sean Schrecengost at fortheperfectday@gmail.com.

For The Perfect Day! Events & Public Relations, Sean Schrecengost, fortheperfectday@gmail.com, 201-281-7125

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Mikros Systems Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: MKRS), announced today the successful demonstration of their Adaptive Diagnostic Electronic Portable Test set (ADEPT) at the US Coast Guard Training Center in Petaluma, California.  The demonstration took place on Tuesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 21. 

Attendees from the US Navy and Coast Guard saw live demonstrations of ADEPT system and its ability to perform maintenance on the TRS-3D radar.   The TRS-3D radar is the main air surveillance radar on the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the latest surface combatant being fielded by the US Navy.  There are two LCS class ships in service and the Navy plans a fleet of approximately 55 ships.  Mikros engineers also demonstrated the remote operation and distance support capabilities of ADEPT. 

Mikros President Tom Meaney remarked, "This is an important milestone for the ADEPT program.  The distance support capabilities of ADEPT fit well with the maintenance plans for the Littoral Combat Ship and other programs.  As we continue to fulfill our $26 million IDIQ contract by fielding ADEPT Units in Navy cruisers and destroyers, important Navy and other defense personnel are experiencing first-hand the efficiencies and benefits of our ADEPT system.  As a result of our ability to improve mission readiness and the performance of important shipboard electronic systems, we expect other programs and even other branches of the service to take notice.  We continue to believe that ADEPT will be a huge program for us for many years to come."

About Mikros

Mikros Systems Corporation is an advanced technology company specializing in the research and development of electronic systems technology primarily for military applications.  Classified by the U.S. Department of Defense as a small business, its capabilities include technology management, electronic systems engineering and integration, radar systems engineering, combat/command, control, communications, computers and intelligence systems engineering, and communications engineering.  Mikros' primary business is to pursue and obtain contracts from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Navy, and other governmental authorities.  For more information on Mikros visit: www.mikrossystems.com.

Important Information about Forward-Looking Statements:  All statements in this news release other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements which contain our current expectations about our future results. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. We have attempted to identify any forward-looking statements by using words such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "expects," "intends," "may," "should" and other similar expressions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in all of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results, events or financial positions to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in business conditions, changes in our sales strategy and product development plans, changes in the marketplace, decline in or a redirection of the U.S. defense budget, continued services of our executive management team, our limited marketing experience, competition between us and other companies seeking SBIR grants, competitive pricing pressures, market acceptance of our products under development, delays in the development of products, statements of assumption underlying any of the foregoing, and other factors disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and other filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to disclose any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. 

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With diabetes affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, Giant Eagle®, Inc. has announced that it will begin offering five commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes at no cost to medical prescription holders.

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The program, which begins July 29, includes the medications Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide, Metformin and Chlorpropamide which were previously available on the supermarket retailer's $4 prescription program.  The free diabetes medication program was piloted in Columbus and Toledo, Ohio in April and to date has provided nearly $190,000 in customer savings on diabetes medications.

Diabetes has become a leading cause of death in the United States, with more than 90 percent of the 24 million Americans diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.  As a result, Giant Eagle has joined the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) movement to Stop Diabetes^®, and is offering a multi-faceted program that includes free diabetes screenings and a pharmacy Diabetes Care Specialist in all 211 supermarket pharmacy locations, and 29 free introductory nutrition classes to provide an overview on the major components for a healthy lifestyle including food choices and exercise, led by Giant Eagle's registered dietitians.

"Type 2 diabetes is, unfortunately, an increasingly common disease in the United States and in the communities that we serve," said Giant Eagle Vice President of Pharmacy Operations, Randy Heiser.  "That is why it is important to ensure our customers have access to these commonly prescribed medications, as type 2 diabetes cases continue to grow."

"Adding these five medications to Giant Eagle's free prescription program, while providing other ways to manage diabetes through the various healthy living solutions offered in our stores, reinforces our commitment to promote healthy lifestyles for all of our customers."

The free diabetes prescription program joins other Giant Eagle healthy living initiatives designed to provide no-cost medicine to area residents.  Last September, Giant Eagle's pharmacy began offering the nine most popular antibiotics for free and to date, the program has filled nearly one million free antibiotic prescriptions with a total cost savings to customers of nearly $6 million.

Heiser added, "With the growing incidences of diabetes, this program is one more way Giant Eagle can help our customers build healthier lifestyles while saving them money.  Our healthy living and wellness programs include everything from prescription drug programs, in-store diabetes screenings, and diabetes care specialists, meal planning and food choices."

Diabetes is a disease that has no cure.  With millions of American children and adults diagnosed with some form of diabetes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in three children born today will develop diabetes in their lifetime.  The numbers are even higher for minorities.

"Giant Eagle is joining the American Diabetes Association in the movement to Stop Diabetes by helping to improve the quality of life in our community," said Steven Shivak, executive director of the American Diabetes Association of Western Pennsylvania.  "Diabetes has become an epidemic, among both children and adults, and we often hear from people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who can't afford their medications."

"Giant Eagle is helping to change the future of diabetes by playing a key role in ensuring patients take their medications as prescribed."

A diabetes program complete with specialized care, screenings and nutrition.

In addition to free diabetes medications, Giant Eagle will offer a multi-faceted program consisting of:

• Free diabetes screenings in all 211 pharmacy store locations throughout the month of August that will include glucose screenings and A1C tests to check average blood sugar levels.

• Pharmacy Diabetes Care Specialists, available at every pharmacy location, trained from an American Pharmacists Association program and endorsed by the American Academy of Diabetes Educators.  Trained pharmacists will be available to help answer patients' questions on diabetes and diabetes care.

• Nutrition classes that will provide an overview of the major components for a healthy lifestyle including food choices and exercise.  Classes will be offered in 29 regional store locations beginning in September.

Information for the in-store diabetes screenings schedule and nutritional classes can be found at www.gianteagle.com. Additional classes will be added throughout the year.

"Another factor to consider is that if a customer is transferring prescriptions from another pharmacy, it's best to bring all of the prescriptions so the pharmacy team can be sure to watch for drug interactions and dosing specifics between all medications," said Heiser.

The Giant Eagle Pharmacy also carries a full line of value-priced diabetic supplies including meters, test strips, insulin syringes, pen needles and glucose tablets.  Every Giant Eagle Pharmacy is also staffed with a qualified immunizer, who is able to administer both flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

About Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle, Inc., ranked 40 on Forbes magazine's largest private corporations list and recipient of Grocery Headquarters' 2007 Retailer of the Year Award and the EPA's ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year Award, is one of the nation's largest food retailers and food distributors with approximately $8.2 billion in annual sales.  Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with 166 corporate and 58 independently owned and operated supermarkets in addition to 157 fuel and convenience stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, north central West Virginia and Maryland.  

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Bridgewater's Mobile Solutions Available on Cisco Unified Computing System Platform

OTTAWA, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, today announced the availability of the Bridgewater(R) Policy Controller (PCRF) and Home Subscriber Server (HSS) on the Cisco Unified Computing System.

News

    -   The Bridgewater Policy Controller and Home Subscriber Server are on
        the Cisco Unified Computing System for 3G and 4G mobile packet core
        networks, enabling operators to obtain greater cost/performance from
        their mobile packet core.

    -   The Cisco Unified Computing System
(http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/data_center/unifiedcomputing_promo.html?Referring_site=PrintTv&Country_Site=us&Campaign=Data+Center+CA&Position=Vanity&Creative=go/unifiedcomputing&Where=go/unifiedcomputing)
unites computational,
        network, storage access, and virtualization resources in a single
        energy efficient system that reduces IT infrastructure costs and
        complexity, helps extend capital assets and improves business agility
        productivity for the next generation data center.

    -   The availability of Bridgewater's control plane portfolio on the
        Cisco Unified Computing System platform enables service providers to:

        -  Optimize 3G networks using intelligent policy controls to
           alleviate radio access network congestion, ensure fair usage, and
           give subscribers greater control over their mobile data usage;

        -  Offload mobile data traffic from 3G networks to Wi-Fi, femtocells,
           or 4G networks;

        -  Transform to 4G and control subscribers, devices, and applications
           to ensure service portability across 3G and 4G networks; and

        -  Deliver innovative services such as usage and application based
           models using flexible policy controls, real-time subscriber
           information, and dynamic metering capabilities.

    -   Bridgewater is part of Cisco's Developer Network, a vibrant community
        of businesses and individuals who develop applications, devices,
        and/or services using Cisco technologies. Customers benefit by having
        access to a broad ecosystem of developers offering tested products
        and solutions that can securely extend the capabilities and
        management of their Cisco investment.

David Sharpley, Senior Vice President, Bridgewater Systems

"Supporting Cisco's Unified Computing System reflects Bridgewater's portfolio strategy to ensure service providers can deploy our complete and pre-integrated control plane portfolio to increase scalability and business agility, and to reduce total cost of ownership."

Tags / Keywords

Bridgewater Systems, Cisco Unified Computing System, Cisco Preferred Solution Developer, Mobile Packet Core, Mobile Control Plane, Policy Control, Data Traffic Offload, 4G, RAN Congestion, Mobile Data Growth

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About Bridgewater Systems

Bridgewater Systems, the mobile personalization company, enables service providers to efficiently manage and profit from mobile data services, content and commerce. The company's market leading mobile personalization suite provides a real-time, unified view of subscribers including entitlements, devices, networks, billing profiles, preferences and context. Anchored by Bridgewater's Subscriber Data Broker(TM), the portfolio of carrier-grade and standards-based products includes the Bridgewater(R) Service Controller (AAA), the Bridgewater(R) Policy Controller (PCRF) and the Bridgewater(R) Home Subscriber Server (HSS). More than 150 leading service providers including America Movil, Bell Canada, Clearwire, Cox, Hutchison Telecom, Iusacell, Scartel, SmarTone-Vodafone, Sprint, Tata Teleservices, Tatung, Telmex, Telstra, and Verizon Wireless use Bridgewater's solutions to rapidly deliver innovative mobile services to over 150 million subscribers. For more information, visit us at www.bridgewatersystems.com.

Bridgewater, Bridgewater Systems, the Bridgewater Systems logo, WideSpan, Smart Caps, myPolicy, and Subscriber Data Broker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bridgewater Systems Corporation. All other company, product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) this fall is continuing to focus on enhancing flight schedules in key business markets, with added service planned between 21 cities and Washington, D.C. or New York.

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The schedule enhancements do not affect Delta's previously announced capacity guidance for 2010 and 2011.

Fall schedule highlights include:

• Increased service at Washington-Reagan National Airport, with new or increased service to nine cities beginning Oct. 31.

• Enhanced domestic and international service at LaGuardia and JFK airports in New York, with new or expanded service to 12 cities beginning Sept. 7.

"As we plan our schedules for the fall, we continue to be focused on connecting communities of all sizes to the nation's top business markets," said Bob Cortelyou, Delta's senior vice president – Network Planning.  "From New York to Washington to Chicago to Los Angeles, we have continued to optimize flight schedules for our business customers without adding additional aircraft."

Washington, D.C.

With its convenient location near central Washington, D.C., Reagan National Airport is the area's preferred airport for business travelers. On Oct. 31, Delta will launch new nonstop service from the airport to Hartford, Conn.; Columbus, Ohio; Jacksonville, Fla.; Orlando, Fla.; Miami, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; and St. Louis, for a total of 21 new daily nonstop flights to Reagan National.

In addition, Delta's existing service from Reagan National to Boston will be expanded with five additional daily frequencies for a schedule of 12 flights each day, while Delta's service to Indianapolis will be expanded from two to three daily flights.

As part of the schedule realignment, Delta will be discontinuing service between Reagan National and Huntsville, Ala.

When the schedule upgrade is complete, Delta will serve 22 cities nonstop from Reagan National, compared with 16 in the fall of 2009.

More details on the schedule enhancements at Washington-Reagan are available at http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=18&item=136.  These flights will be available for sale to customers via delta.com and other ticketing channels beginning Saturday, July 31.

New York

As previously announced, Delta this fall is continuing its expansion at New York's LaGuardia and JFK Airports as part of its efforts to grow in the nation's most competitive travel market.  Beginning Sept. 7, Delta will offer new or expanded domestic service from New York to  Nashville, Tenn.; St. Louis; Norfolk, Va.; Richmond, Va.; Kansas City, Mo.; San Antonio; Cleveland; Charlotte, N.C.; Orange County, Calif.; Baltimore; Montreal and Toronto. Routes will be operated from either LaGuardia or JFK airports. More details are available at http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=18&item=132.

Delta also recently launched an expansion of its Delta Shuttle business product with new service between New York-LaGuardia and Chicago O'Hare.

"We remain committed to providing leading service for our customers in New York, with a variety of new travel options in the nation's No. 1 business market," Cortelyou said.  "We are focused on improving the travel experience at our key New York airports on the ground and in the air."

During the past four years, Delta has added 40 new destinations from LaGuardia and JFK combined, expanded BusinessElite service to transcontinental flights from JFK to Los Angeles and San Francisco, reintroduced "Red Coats" as customer service ambassadors at LaGuardia and JFK, added 2,000 jobs across New York state, and announced increased First Class service to six mid-sized cities in the Southeast and Midwest.

A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on Delta Connection carriers Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Chautauqua, Comair, Compass Airlines, Freedom Airlines, Mesaba, Pinnacle Airlines, Shuttle America dba Delta Shuttle and SkyWest.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 369 destinations in 67 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 70,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world's largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 45 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

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Do you decorate cakes for family and friends or make necklaces to sell online? Maybe you share your heart in handmade cards or knit baby blankets for friends who are expecting? This summer you'll find more to love about Jo-Ann!

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"Summer is a great time to explore new hobbies," said Brent Beebe, Vice President of Crafts Merchandising for Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the country's leading fabric and craft specialty retailer. "Whether an experienced crafter or someone just dipping their toe in the crafting pool for the first time, our expanded selection of products will spark their imagination and get their creative juices flowing."

Card makers, scrapbook and multimedia artists will love the new accessory pads and embellishment assortments from Die Cuts with a View (DCWV) as well as new selections from Colorbok, EK Success and Core'dinations coming later this summer. The new Core'dinations line of paper encourages papercrafters to "sand it, tear it, emboss it and love it!" Because the paper is dyed not printed, colors go to the core eliminating undesirable white edges that are common when using popular distressing techniques.

A new exclusive collection coming soon is "Life's Little Occasions." This affordable line of embellishments focuses on "little" life events and activities that might not be included in typical papercrafting sets, such as pet firsts, baby's first haircut, learning to ride a bike, homeschooling and even funerals.

One of the new product lines already on Jo-Ann's shelves is the Cricut Cake® machine that launched this spring. The Cricut Cake®, by die-cut machine innovator Provo Craft®, is the first machine to die-cut fondant, gum paste and frosting sheets. The device enables even a novice cake decorator to create dramatic, custom cakes with minimal effort and expertise. Find it alongside your favorite Cricut machines and cartridges.

Speaking of cake decorating, if baking and entertaining is a favorite summer past-time, check your local store for a host of new food crafting tools, bakeware and products for storing and transporting your homemade treats. In addition to merchandise, Jo-Ann has introduced a new Wilton Course to its curriculum. The course features three updated classes covering basic decorating techniques as well as advanced techniques, such as working with gumpaste and fondant. Visit Joann.com to view the current Class Catalog online and use the Store and Class Locator (www.joann.com/stores) to find stores offering classes near you.  

"One of the most eye-opening enhancements our customers will see is in the jewelry section," said Beebe, adding that jewelry aisles will increase from 88 to 120 feet in many large Jo-Ann stores. "Beyond expanding aisles and volume of products available, we're improving the way we display jewelry components by adding lighting -- making it easier for shoppers to see and select beads, charms, chains and more."

Filling that space are new and expanded product lines that encompass hair embellishments, strung beads, chains, epoxy jewelry, glass beadmaking kits and loaded bead storage. Jo-Ann is introducing new themed collections, such as Angels and Sealife, along with colored findings in cream, black, pink and more. If you make accessories to sell on one of the popular online marketplaces, such as ArtFire.com or Etsy.com, you'll want to check out the new velvet display products coming to stores soon.

"We're also excited about the changes to our yarn crafting section," said Beebe. "Our customers aren't shy about telling us what they want -- from sending e-mails to posting comments on our Facebook page -- they let us know what's on their minds. We took their feedback and used it to re-organize the entire yarn area -- making it easier to shop. In more than 200 stores, we'll be dedicating an additional 12 feet to yarn as well as increasing the amount of inspiration in the aisles."

Yarns will be grouped together and better organized in this new layout. By offering more free knit and crochet project sheets, displayed alongside the yarns they use and swatches, shoppers can see how the yarn works up and get ideas for using it.

The new yarn shop will feature more natural and quality yarns at affordable prices. Earlier this year, Jo-Ann began expanding its selection of natural fiber yarns with three wool and wool-blend yarns from New York Times best-selling author, Debbie Stoller under the Red Heart Yarn label.  Look for more natural and high quality acrylic yarns, including "Everyday," the newest anti-pill, worsted weight yarn from Deborah Norville.

To see these changes in person, find a Jo-Ann store near you by visiting www.joann.com/stores or shop online at Joann.com. Offer feedback, chat with fellow crafters and get inspired by joining fellow Jo-Ann fans on Facebook at www.facebook.com/joann.

About Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores (NYSE: JAS) the nation's largest fabric and craft retailer with locations in 48 states, was founded in 1943 as a single retail store. Today, 750 Jo-Ann stores across the country provide consumers with creative inspiration. For additional information, visit www.Joann.com.

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• Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starts  at $41,000 ($33,500 net of full federal income tax credit, which ranges from $0 to $7,500); Lease payment on a 36-month lease at MSRP as low as $350 per month with $2,500 due at lease signing including security deposit
• OnStar provides unprecedented connectivity through Volt mobile app; five years of OnStar (Directions and Connections) service standard
• Volt's eight-year/100,000-mile battery pack warranty provides added peace of mind
• Volt can be your primary car; approximately 340 miles of total range provides freedom to drive wherever, whenever

Starting today, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets will begin taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the industry's first electric vehicle with extended-range capability.  

Chevrolet is so confident in the overall value of the Volt that the brand will offer a lease program on the Volt with a monthly payment as low as $350 for 36 months at Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price with $2,500 due at lease signing, including security deposit based on current conditions, which could vary at time of delivery. The benefit of the $7,500 tax credit is included in the reduced lease payment, with the tax credit going to the lessor.  The Volt's MSRP will start at $41,000 ($33,500 net of the full federal tax credit, which ranges from $0-$7,500) including a destination freight charge of $720. Customer deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt are scheduled to begin in launch markets late this year with initial production limited.

"The Chevrolet Volt will be the best vehicle in its class…because it's in a class by itself," said Joel Ewanick, vice president of U.S. marketing for General Motors, who made the announcement at the Plug-In 2010 conference. "No other automaker offers an electrically driven vehicle that can be your everyday driver, to take you wherever, whenever. The Volt will be packed with premium content and innovation, standard."

The Volt will be initially available to Chevrolet customers in California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and the Washington D.C. area. To be among the first to purchase a Volt, customers can visit their nearest participating Chevrolet Volt dealer. A Volt dealer locator will be available later today at http://www.getmyvolt.com. The dealer will begin the order process, which will be followed up by contact from a dedicated Volt advisor who will be available to answer any questions and keep the customer apprised of the progress of their order. For customers needing general Volt information, Chevrolet will have a team of Volt advisors available to answer questions starting today at 1-888-VOLT-4-YOU (1-888-865-8496).

The Chevrolet Volt is the only electric vehicle that can operate under a range of weather climates and driving conditions with little concern of being stranded by a depleted battery. Volt has a total driving range of about 340 miles and is powered by electricity at all times. For up to the first 40 miles, the Volt drives gas- and tailpipe-emissions-free using electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the Volt's battery runs low, a gas powered range-extending engine/generator seamlessly operates to extend the driving range another 300 miles on a full tank.

Depending on their tax situation, Volt owners can qualify for up to $7,500 in U.S. Federal income tax credit, as well as other potential state and local tax credits, depending on location. Owners in certain states may qualify for the added convenience of High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane access.    

While the Chevrolet Volt will come standard with a 120-volt charge cord that will provide owners with the ability to charge their Volt directly from a standard home electrical outlet, a total of 4,400 Volt buyers in launch markets could be eligible for a free 240-volt charging station, including home installation.  The installations are part of a program developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to install approximately 15,000 240-volt home charging stations across the U.S.

Technologies Keep Volt Customers Connected

When it comes to advanced technology, Volt customers are on the leading edge. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has standard technology features that link and entertain in innovative ways, starting with standard seven-inch touch screen navigation and an energy-efficient Bose premium audio system.  

The Volt is the first GM vehicle to offer five years of OnStar Directions and Connections service, which includes Automatic Crash Response, stolen vehicle assistance and connected navigation, all standard.  Volt will expand on OnStar's foundation of leading-edge safety and security technology through the introduction of an OnStar-enabled mobile app that connects the vehicle to the owner's smartphone.  

"We wanted to make the Volt ownership experience unlike anything we've done at Chevrolet, because the Volt is unlike any vehicle we've offered," said Tony DiSalle, director of Chevrolet Volt product marketing. "We want customers to fully enjoy the Volt lifestyle by providing unprecedented connectivity to their vehicle through the Volt mobile app."

Unprecedented Warranties Bring Value and Peace of Mind

Volt owners will be provided outstanding battery and vehicle limited warranties. The Volt's 16-kWh lithium-ion battery is covered by an industry-leading transferable warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles. In addition, Chevrolet will provide:

• 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage
• 5-year / 100,000-mile roadside assistance and courtesy transportation
• 5-year/100,000-mile limited gas engine coverage
• 6-year/100,000-mile corrosion protection coverage  

The Volt also has an array of standard safety features, including eight air bags -- dual-stage frontal, side-impact, knee, and roof-rail side-impact—and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with Traction Control.  The Volt is constructed of 80 percent high-strength steel for additional safety and protection.

Chevrolet will also provide customer assistance via a Volt advisor available 24/7 by phone or Internet. Dealers will also provide on-site dedicated Volt service and sales experts who will be able to address inquiries.

NOTE:  Later today, Volt marketing director Tony DiSalle and Volt vehicle line director Tony Posawatz will host a live video webchat at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT from Plug-In 2010 to answer consumer questions about Volt pricing.  Media and consumers can join the conversation on Chevrolet Voltage and the Chevrolet Volt Facebook page.

About Chevrolet: Chevrolet is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. In the U.S., the Chevrolet portfolio includes: iconic performance cars, such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long lasting pickups and SUVs, such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers, such as Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also offers gas-friendly solutions including the Cruze Eco and Volt, both arriving in late 2010. Cruze Eco will offer up to an estimated 40 mpg highway while the Chevrolet Volt will offer up to 40 miles of electric, gas-free driving and an additional 300 miles of extended range through a gas powered generator (figures based on GM testing; official EPA estimates not yet available).  Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar safety, security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability can be found at www.chevrolet.com or join the conversation at www.chevroletvoltage.com.

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Cardiac Science Corporation (Nasdaq: CSCX), a global leader in automated external defibrillator (AED) and diagnostic cardiac monitoring devices, today announced the introduction of two new products that extend its market-leading position in the cardiac stress test category.

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"Hospitals and physician clinics are challenged by a lack of space for diagnostic equipment," said Tony Titus, Cardiac Science vice president of marketing. "The unique design, compact footprint, and wireless capabilities of the Quinton 9500 Series allow clinicians to perform stress testing conveniently and in a greater variety of settings."

Features of the Quinton 9500 Series cardiac stress systems:

• Revolutionary designs optimize space and allow stress testing in a greater variety of settings. Both the Quinton 9500 (a unique wall-mounted cabinet) and the Quinton 9550 (a mobile cart with ample storage space) feature small footprints and fully integrated components.
• Wireless data acquisition delivers safety, comfort, and confidence to patients and staff.
• A modern user interface facilitates fast and efficient workflow and reduces training needs. The one-button navigation and optional touch screen make the Quinton 9500 Series intuitive to learn and use.
• Advanced connectivity assures easy and convenient management of patient records. Physicians can read, analyze, and confirm patient tests from anywhere with a secure internet connection. While no EMR is required to view data with CareCenter MD, records can be easily transferred to an EMR if desired.

"The Quinton 9500 series is our second major new product introduction in the stress category this month," said Dave Marver, Cardiac Science president and chief executive officer. "We will continue to extend our leadership position in diagnostic cardiology with additional new products as the year progresses."

You can download the Quinton 9500 Series brochure.

About Cardiac Science

Cardiac Science develops, manufactures, and markets a family of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology devices and systems, including automated external defibrillators (AED), electrocardiograph devices (ECG/EKG), cardiac stress treadmill and systems, PC-based diagnostic workstations, Holter monitoring systems, hospital defibrillators, vital signs monitors, cardiac rehabilitation telemetry systems, and cardiology data management systems (informatics) that connect with hospital information (HIS), electronic medical record (EMR), and other information systems. The company sells a variety of related products and consumables and provides a portfolio of training, maintenance, and support services. Cardiac Science, the successor to the cardiac businesses that established the trusted Burdick®, HeartCentrix®, Powerheart®, and Quinton® brands, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. With customers in almost 100 countries worldwide, the company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For information, call 425.402.2000 or visit http://www.cardiacscience.com.

For updates and information on worldwide defibrillation and cardiac monitoring, find us on the Cardiac Science blog at http://www.cardiacscience.com/blog, Twitter at http://twitter.com/cardiacscience, Facebook at http://budurl.com/CSonFB, and YouTube at http://budurl.com/CSonYT.

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Stiefel, a GSK company, announced today that its new over-the-counter acne regimen is now widely available to U.S. consumers. The MaxClarity™ System uses VersaFoam® technology, which allows two proven acne fighting ingredients, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, to penetrate the skin quickly and fight acne at the source before it becomes a pimple.

"Many of my patients have seen prompt improvement in their acne, some as early as the first week," commented Lawrence Green, M.D., MaxClarity Clinical Investigator and Board Certified Dermatologist.

In a recent clinical trial, two-thirds of users experienced clinically significant improvement in their acne in one week and four-fifths of users experienced clinically significant improvements in 4 weeks, with little to no irritation or redness. The MaxClarity System provides consumers with an acne solution that is easy to use, effective and backed by science from dermatology experts.  The system includes:

• The MaxClarity™ Foam Deep Cleanser – A wash-off foam with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide that cleans and treats acne on the face, chest, and back.
• The MaxClarity™ Foam Advanced Acne Treatment – An invisible, leave-on foam with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide that dries quickly and fights acne during the day.
• The MaxClarity™ Foam Rejuvenating Toner – A leave-on foam with 0.5% salicylic acid that exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a healthier, glowing complexion.

"The science behind this three-part foam acne treatment system leverages Stiefel's 163 years of expertise in dermatology," said Bill Humphries, president, Stiefel. "MaxClarity™ was developed with valuable input from dermatologists. That's why if for any reason a consumer doesn't respond to this treatment, we encourage them to visit their dermatologist."

Purchases can be made online or by calling a toll-free phone number.  It also is being supported through commercials that are running on national cable networks. For more information, please visit www.MaxClarity.com.  

About Stiefel, a GSK company

Stiefel, a GSK company, is committed to advancing dermatology and skin science around the world to help people achieve healthy, beautiful skin.  Stiefel's dedication and drive for innovation, along with its sole focus on pharmaceutical, over-the-counter and aesthetic dermatology products, has established Stiefel as the world leader in the skin health industry. To learn more about Stiefel, visit www.stiefel.com.

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U.S. importers are reporting growing delays in getting goods out of Asia, pushing logistics managers to find creative ways to get shipments moving and raising worries about potential problems for this year's peak season. The concerns come as retailers, wary of the fragile recovery, try to keep inventories lean and costs down but find that spending to avoid congestion or expedite movement is quickly proving to be a necessity.

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A missed shipping date from Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent leads Chinese manufacturers to push back production. Slow-steaming and container shortages, legacies of the recession, add additional days to the trans-Pacific voyage. Terminal congestion at southern California ports -- which handle nearly 40 percent of U.S. imports from Asia -- and a shortage of trucking capacity contribute more layers of complexity to the timeline.

Behind schedule before the cargo even reaches them, distribution facility logistics managers bear the burden of making up for lost time, staying cool-headed and flexible in order to place goods on retail shelves on schedule. To avoid missing delivery dates -- forcing non-recoupable merchandise discounting down the line -- retailers are spending on added warehouse shifts, expedited shipping and transloading options to keep goods moving.

"We're doing everything to avoid the problems," David Hargreaves, chief operating officer of toy manufacturer Hasbro, told investment analysts in a conference call last week. The company has put additional container capacity and shipping capacity in place and is encouraging retailers to take in more product, and do so earlier, he said.

This week's Cover Story in The Journal of Commerce examines the lengths supply chain planners, terminal operators and other retail partners are going to balance the many pressures major delays and the very bottom lines of retailers and manufacturers.

To view daily news visit www.joc.com. For all media enquires, including article reprints, please contact Editorial Director Paul Page.

Since 1827, The Journal of Commerce has been the most trusted source of intelligence for international logistics executives to help them plan global supply chains and better manage day-to-day transportation of goods and commodities in the United States and internationally.

To become a member of The Journal of Commerce click here. JOC members have access to our weekly print and digital magazine and Web site, as well as a 10% discount on all JOC events and trade shows, UBM Global Trade Directories and select PIERS products. Authoritative editorial content in the form of daily news, weekly analysis and regular features ensure our members have the information and data necessary to understand the issues facing trucking, rail and maritime transportation. Members enjoy access to "By the Numbers," an exclusive weekly compilation of key industry statistics that provides detailed views of current market trends across all modes. Regular market intelligence reports -- utilizing PIERS trade data -- include Top 100 Imports and Exporters, quarterly Top 40 Container lines, Trans-Pacific and Trans-Atlantic Maritime Forecasts and Top Container Ports and Terminals. Market-sector supplements, including Breakbulk, Cool Cargoes, 3PL, JOC Guide to Trucking and others, ensure all modes are comprehensively covered.  

About UBM Global Trade - UBM Global Trade is the leading provider of proprietary data, news, business intelligence and analytical content supporting commercial maritime, rail, trucking, warehousing and logistics industries worldwide. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print and interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of Commerce, Breakbulk, RailResource, PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions and an array of international trade and transportation databases and directories. UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, is headquartered in Newark, NJ, with offices throughout the United States. For more information, explore www.ubmglobaltrade.com or call 800-223-0243 (+1-973-848-7250 outside the U.S. or Canada).

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iMagicLab, a technology leader in automobile retailing, today announced the submission to Apple of the world's first automobile-dealership CRM app for use in the iPhone and iPod Touch.  DealerCRM for iPhone is the first release in an aggressive move for iMagicLab into the mobile technology space, plus the company has apps for Android, Blackberry and iPad currently nearing release.  

"Imagine for a moment that the power of your desktop computer is now in the palm of your hand," said Richard Keith Latman, Chief Executive Officer of iMagicLab.  "Using DealerCRM for iPhone, car salespeople can, for the first time, cut the cord and have their complete customer profiles, their total inventory and the award-winning DealerCRM anywhere they are. It's never been easier to stay connected, engaged and responsive to the ever-increasing demands of today's tech-savvy car buyer. Essentially we've turned the iPhone into the iCRM and the bottom line is that every user will make more money than they did the day before they installed it."

In 2004, iMagicLab was the first dealer technology company to offer mobile-enabled lite versions of their automobile-dealer CRM, and now DealerCRM for iPhone raises the bar to a whole new level.  Using the full power of the iOS 4 operating system and of Apple's revolutionary multi-tasking engine, DealerCRM for iPhone delivers real-time leads, active alerts, tracked outbound-calling, full email-template support, enhanced duplicate-checking and much, much more.

iMagicLab expects the app to be available in iTunes and the mobile App Store the first week of August 2010.

About iMagicLab

iMagicLab is one of the fastest-growing customer relationship management software companies in America.   They exclusively serve the automobile-retailing marketplace and are an approved solution for most of the major automobile manufacturers in the United States.  iMagicLab creates customer relationship software, Internet lead management solutions, inventory management systems, service scheduling and  retention, lead generation, DealerCRM for iPhone, websites, DeskLog, AutoPencil and eBay auction services specifically for the automobile-retailing industry.

Visit the company's website at http://www.imagiclab.com for further information on iMagicLab or dial 888-304-2525.

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Berry Plastics is pleased to announce the distribution of its new "Pom-Pom Ropes" and "Sorbent Booms," manufactured under the brand name of X-Sorbs. The Pom-Pom Ropes and Sorbent Booms were developed in response to the urgent need and high demand for an effective means of achieving oil remediation in the Gulf region. Berry Plastics, a leading manufacturer of polypropylene products, also provides a full range of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) that can be used in combination with remediation to contain the Pom-Pom Ropes and Sorbent Booms, as well as any item saturated with or dirtied by crude oil.

The X-Sorbs Pom-Pom Ropes and Sorbent Booms are made of polypropylene, an attractant for the oil, and act as adsorbent rather than absorbent products. Each X-Sorbs Pom-Pom Rope is 50-feet long and specially designed to adsorb 15 to 20 times its own weight in crude oil. Thirty 8-ounce, evenly spaced, 22-inch-long pom-poms are attached to each rope, beginning 18 inches from each end of the rope. The X-Sorbs Sorbent Boom is constructed with a durable polypropylene exterior and is filled with polypropylene filament tapes. Measuring 8-inches in diameter by 10-feet in length, the lightweight Sorbent Boom is ideal for harder-to-reach inlets of water - or can be linked together to cover larger areas.

Berry Plastics' lined FIBCs are made of rugged woven polypropylene and can serve as a containment receptacle for 3,300 pounds of items saturated with or dirtied by crude oil. Super-sized FIBCs are also available, which can be a repository for smaller FIBCs or other items containing oil-dirtied items.

X-Sorbs and FIBCs are manufactured at Berry's wholly owned polypropylene facility located in Atlacomulco, Mexico. The Atlacomulco plant is ISO 9001:2008 certified and recently received an achievement rating of "excellent" from AIB International, thus ensuring the latest and most stringent quality standard adherence.

"With Berry Plastics' ISO 9001:2008 manufacturing facility conveniently located in North America, customers can depend on responsive and flexible delivery of the highest quality X-Sorbs Pom-Pom Ropes, Sorbent Booms, and FIBC products," says Mr. Ernie Giordano, Director of Sales and Marketing, FIBC for Berry Plastics Tapes, Bags, and Coatings Division.

For further information please contact Ernie Giordano at erniegiordano@berryplastics.com or by calling 508.918.1684.

About Berry Plastics

Berry Plastics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products, including open top and closed top packaging, polyethylene and PVC based plastic films, industrial tapes, medical specialties, packaging, heat-shrinkable coatings, specialty laminates, and FIBCs. The company's 13,000 plus customers range from large multinational corporations to small local businesses. Based in Evansville, Indiana, the company has 80 manufacturing facilities worldwide and over 16,000 employees.

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IBERIABANK (www.iberiabank.com), the 123-year-old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation (Nasdaq: IBKC), is pleased to announce the launch of IBERIA Wealth Advisors, a team focused on building the Company's trust and asset management business.

Leading the team is Jason H. Waters, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of IBERIA Wealth Advisors. The team currently consists of two primary managers. Jimmy D. Crocker joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Director of Trust. Kevin P. Reed will serve as Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Management.  

"With the formation of this business, we can offer our clients competitive wealth management solutions," says Jefferson G. Parker, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Brokerage, Trust and Wealth Management for IBERIABANK Corporation. "We are making a significant investment in this area starting with the recruitment of the best talent in the business. Each of these leaders – Jason, Jimmy and Kevin – brings profound depth and experience. I am confident that this business will be a significant part of our Company very soon and am very excited about the opportunities ahead."

Waters joins IBERIABANK with over 17 years in the financial services industry. Most recently he served as Senior Portfolio Manager for Regions Bank (formerly AmSouth Bank) in Birmingham, Alabama where he managed the largest asset management investment portfolio for the corporation, as well as served on the asset allocation, investment strategy and mutual fund due diligence committees.

He earned a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University with a concentration in Finance. He also earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University where he was a member of Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honorary Society. Waters attained a Charted Financial Analyst designation (CFA), is a member of CFA Society of Alabama and maintains a Series 65 license.

He is very involved in the Birmingham community. He served as United Way Loaned Executive, is currently serving on the Vestavia Youth Baseball Board, and was recognized as Junior Achievement Volunteer of the Year (2007). He also serves as a Little League baseball coach and youth soccer coach.

Crocker joins IBERIABANK with over 17 years in the financial services industry. Most recently, he served as Vice President and Trust Advisor for Regions Bank (formerly AmSouth Bank) in Birmingham, Alabama.  Crocker's extensive financial experience includes serving as Trust Administrator managing large asset portfolios as well as having served as a Private Banker Group Vice President and Regional Banking Manager throughout his career.

He earned a Master of Science in Financial Planning from the University of Alabama and also a Juris Doctor from Birmingham School of Law. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi.

Crocker has also taught Wills and Trust for the last seven years at Birmingham School of Law. He was named Professor of the Year three times by the graduating 3rd year class. He is a member of Mountain Brook Baptist Church, is involved in the Civil Air Patrol as a flight crew member, a member of a Ground Search and Rescue Team and is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham.

Reed joins IBERIABANK with 25 years of experience in the fields of asset management, trust administration and client development.  

He spent the last 12 years at Whitney National Bank where he served as Division Executive for Trust, Asset Management and Brokerage. He was responsible for all aspects of Whitney's Trust and Investment Management Division across a five state area. Prior to Whitney, Reed was with First National Bank of Commerce in the Trust and Investment Management Division.

Reed earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. His speaking engagements have included SEI's Invest 3000 User's Conferences, KPMG's seminar on Louisiana State Subdivisions – Permitted Investments, Derivatives, and Mark to Market Rules, New Orleans Estate Planning Council – IRA Rules & Regulations, New Orleans Estate Planning Council, Estate Planning Day– Death, Taxes and Trusts, Louisiana Society of CPA's, Asset Allocation and Portfolio Analysis and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal.

His community and professional service includes his role as President, the New Orleans Estate Planning Council, Past President, CFA Society of Louisiana, member of the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR) and Fixed Income Analysts Society, New York.

IBERIABANK Corporation is the second largest financial holding company headquartered in Louisiana.  With assets of $10.4 billion (as of June 30, 2010), the Company offers 214 offices, including 140 bank branches in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, and Florida, 26 title insurance offices in Arkansas and Louisiana, and mortgage representatives in 54 locations in 12 states.

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MedImmune announced today that it has begun shipping FluMist® (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal) to influenza vaccine distributors who service health care providers throughout the United States.

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MedImmune expects to provide approximately 15 million doses of its trivalent (three-strain) nasal spray flu vaccine for the 2010-2011 influenza season through a variety of private health care practices, public health departments, school-located vaccination programs, military bases, and other venues.  

Earlier this year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel of immunization experts advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the recommendations for annual influenza vaccination to include all people aged six months and older. Please refer to the specific prescribing information for each manufacturers' influenza vaccines as not all vaccines are indicated for all ages.

The CDC also recommends that flu vaccine be administered to eligible recipients every year as soon as the vaccine becomes available.  A MedImmune analysis looking at pediatric populations suggests that starting influenza vaccination in August and September -- months earlier than the typical influenza vaccination season -- may help reach an additional 10.5 million children at already-scheduled healthcare provider visits.

Global public health authorities have determined that this season's vaccine will include the 2009 H1N1 pandemic strain among the three vaccine strains. Additionally, the ACIP voted in June 2010 to recommend that children younger than nine years who did not receive at least one dose of the H1N1 monovalent vaccine in the 2009-2010 season should receive two doses of the 2010-2011 trivalent seasonal vaccine.  

"MedImmune is committed to supporting public health efforts to initiate seasonal influenza vaccination as early as possible each year, greatly widening the window of opportunity for vaccination," said Alex Zukiwski, MD, MedImmune's Executive Vice President, Clinical Research & Chief Medical Officer. "The public can be reassured that influenza vaccination with FluMist in the late summer helps protect against influenza throughout the influenza season, even into the late spring."

FluMist is available in every state, except South Dakota, through the federally funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children.  Based on a nationally-representative sample of private insurance claims from approximately 50 percent of US patients, FluMist accounted for 34 percent of seasonal influenza vaccinations given to children two through 18 years of age during the 2009-2010 season. FluMist is covered by approximately 99 percent of private health plans which offer immunization benefits.

FluMist is now available on the Vaccine for Adults contract allowing state and local immunization programs to access the vaccine at the public-sector price for community vaccination programs focused on young adults and immunization of first-responders and healthcare workers.

Important Safety and Eligibility Information for FluMist

Who may be eligible for FluMist® (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal)?

FluMist is a vaccine approved for the prevention of certain types of influenza disease in children, adolescents and adults 2-49 years of age. FluMist may not protect everyone who gets it. FluMist is for intranasal administration only.

Who may not be able to get FluMist?

FluMist is not right for everyone. FluMist must not be given to: people with history of hypersensitivity to eggs, egg proteins, gentamicin, gelatin or arginine; people with life-threatening reactions to previous influenza vaccinations; and children and adolescents receiving aspirin or aspirin-containing therapy.  Children less than 24 months of age are not eligible for FluMist.

The following people may not be able to get FluMist or may be able to get it only in certain situations: people with asthma or active wheezing, or children less than five years of age with recurrent wheezing; people with a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome; people with a weakened immune system; people with long-term medical conditions including heart disease, kidney disease, and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes; and pregnant women.

If you or your child falls into one of these groups, their healthcare provider will decide if FluMist is right for you or your child.

What are the most common side effects of FluMist?

Most common side effects included runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, and fever. For a full list of side effects, please see section 6.1 in the following product information.

Please see the complete product information, including patient information at www.medimmune.com.

For more information, please visit www.FluMist.com.

About MedImmune

MedImmune, the worldwide biologics unit for AstraZeneca PLC (LSE: AZN.L, NYSE: AZN), has approximately 3,300 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With an advancing pipeline of promising drug candidates, MedImmune strives to deliver life-changing products, a rewarding career to our employees and a tireless commitment to improving patient health. For more information, visit MedImmune's website at www.medimmune.com.

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General Motors has announced that it will convert the air conditioning systems in its entire fleet of Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GM models from using high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants to a new refrigerant with a much lower climate impact.  The HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerant currently used in virtually every American model car and truck, HFC-134a has a global warming potential (GWP) of 1400 compared to the new refrigerant's (HFC-1234yf) GWP of 4.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from mobile air conditioning account for approximately 40% of all annual US HFC emissions.  Introduced as replacements for ozone depleting substances, HFCs do not damage the ozone layer but are potent global warming agents and considered 'super' greenhouse gases.

Widely used as refrigerants, aerosol propellants and in foam blowing applications, scientific studies have indicated that soaring worldwide demand for HFCs could sabotage efforts to combat climate change.  This threat and the opportunity to replace HFCs with low impact alternative refrigerants has prompted efforts by environmentalists and the Obama Administration to eliminate HFCs' and their growing contribution to global warming.

"GM's decision to eliminate HFCs heralds the beginning of the end for an entire class of greenhouse gases," said Alexander von Bismarck, Executive Director of the Environmental Investigation Agency.  "We should expect other automakers and manufacturing sectors to follow GM's lead, and for the transition to alternative and natural refrigerants to accelerate dramatically."

GM's announcement is also expected to have profound impacts in developing countries that represent the largest area of growth for HFC production and use.  The recent effort by Canada, Mexico and the US to secure an international agreement to phase out HFCs under the Montreal Protocol should also benefit as it becomes apparent that the world's largest consumer and import markets are moving away from HFCs.  

"Consumers and producers alike need to recognize that HFCs are no longer part of the solution but part of the problem and one that we can solve," added Mr. Bismarck.  

For more information To view EIA's reports on climate and atmosphere visit:

http://www.eia-global.org/global_climate/global_climate_reports.html

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand its service between the United States and Brazil, which would allow increased flights between its Detroit hub and Sao Paulo.

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Delta has received approval to begin twice-weekly service between Detroit and Sao Paulo Oct 21. If approved, the new flights will allow that service to be operated five days per week.

Detroit-Sao Paulo is an important business route for the industrial Midwest. Business customers require regular and frequent service, and Delta's proposed five weekly flights approach the daily service Delta would like to eventually provide. The three additional frequencies Delta has requested will significantly enhance the consumer benefits and competitiveness of the Detroit gateway.

Delta's service will create a new gateway to Brazil in the Midwest region, and continue Detroit's expansion as an international hub. In recent months, Delta has added service from Detroit to Seoul-Incheon and Hong Kong and expanded service to Shanghai. In January 2011, Delta will begin nonstop service from Detroit to Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

"This new service will enable us to connect Sao Paulo, South America's largest business market, and Delta's major international hub in Detroit five days each week," said Andrea Fischer Newman, senior vice president – Government Affairs. "Our expanded service will further strengthen business and trade opportunities and boost economic activity in both Detroit and Sao Paulo, while increasing competition by providing more options for U.S. travelers in the Midwest."

The flights will be operated with 216-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, with 35 BusinessElite seats and 181 seats in Economy Class.

Delta's proposed Detroit-Sao Paulo winter schedule*:

* Includes two frequencies already approved by DOT and three frequencies pending government approval

In its application, Delta requested permission for three additional flight authorities between the U.S. and Brazil, specifically for service between Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro. If approved, Delta would shift three of its existing Rio de Janeiro authorities from Atlanta to Detroit for the expanded Sao Paulo service.

Delta's current service between Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro would be unaffected. The shift in flights from Atlanta to Detroit is necessary because the authorities Delta is using to operate its Atlanta-Rio de Janeiro service can be used between any cities in the U.S. and Brazil, while the new authorities cannot be used for service to Sao Paulo until that airport completes infrastructure improvements.

Delta currently serves 147 destinations from its Detroit hub, including 20 international destinations. Delta customers flying at Detroit Metropolitan Airport enjoy service at the state-of-the-art, 120-gate terminal designed specifically for international connections. Detroit's airport was recently ranked No. 1 among large airports in overall customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates.

Delta currently offers service between Atlanta and Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Manaus; and service between New York-JFK and Sao Paulo.  In December, Delta became the first U.S. airline to offer nonstop service to Brazil's capital city, with nonstop service between Atlanta and Brasilia.

Delta Air Lines serves more than 160 million customers each year. With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 369 destinations in 67 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 70,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. A founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Delta participates in the industry's leading trans-Atlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 13,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. The airline's service includes the SkyMiles frequent flier program, the world's largest airline loyalty program; the award-winning BusinessElite service; and more than 45 Delta Sky Clubs in airports worldwide. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and review flight status at delta.com.

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General Motors has announced that it will convert the air conditioning systems in its entire fleet of Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GM models from using high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants to a new refrigerant with a much lower climate impact.  The HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerant currently used in virtually every American model car and truck, HFC-134a has a global warming potential (GWP) of 1400 compared to the new refrigerant's (HFC-1234yf) GWP of 4.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from mobile air conditioning account for approximately 40% of all annual US HFC emissions.  Introduced as replacements for ozone depleting substances, HFCs do not damage the ozone layer but are potent global warming agents and considered 'super' greenhouse gases.

Widely used as refrigerants, aerosol propellants and in foam blowing applications, scientific studies have indicated that soaring worldwide demand for HFCs could sabotage efforts to combat climate change.  This threat and the opportunity to replace HFCs with low impact alternative refrigerants has prompted efforts by environmentalists and the Obama Administration to eliminate HFCs' and their growing contribution to global warming.

"GM's decision to eliminate HFCs heralds the beginning of the end for an entire class of greenhouse gases," said Alexander von Bismarck, Executive Director of the Environmental Investigation Agency.  "We should expect other automakers and manufacturing sectors to follow GM's lead, and for the transition to alternative and natural refrigerants to accelerate dramatically."

GM's announcement is also expected to have profound impacts in developing countries that represent the largest area of growth for HFC production and use.  The recent effort by Canada, Mexico and the US to secure an international agreement to phase out HFCs under the Montreal Protocol should also benefit as it becomes apparent that the world's largest consumer and import markets are moving away from HFCs.  

"Consumers and producers alike need to recognize that HFCs are no longer part of the solution but part of the problem and one that we can solve," added Mr. Bismarck.  

For more information To view EIA's reports on climate and atmosphere visit:

http://www.eia-global.org/global_climate/global_climate_reports.html

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Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced that the Samsung Haven™ is available for order today.  The Samsung Haven has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and is ideal for customers who want an easy-to-use wireless phone packed with features.

Color: Charcoal Grey

Key features and specifications:

• Slim form factor
• 2.2-inch internal screen
• Large, easy-to-read display
• Full menu readout for improved accessibility
• Text messaging capable
• 56-note polyphonic ringtones
• Adjustable font size
• Dedicated keys for one-touch quick access to Emergency 911 (E911), speakerphone, voicemail, voice commands, In Case of Emergency (ICE), and My Pictures
• Customers can program the ICE button with up to three personalized contacts that first responders can easily find in the event of an emergency

Lifestyle features:

• Well-Being and Health Tools – A reminder alarm with up to five alarms, a fitness trainer that offers 15 unique stretching techniques, four different healing music selections to help relieve stress, and a medical information application that lets users make medical notes and stores their information such as allergies and medications
• Personal Organizer and Tools – Calendar and scheduling assistant, calculator with currency converter, world clock, and stop watch

Price and availability:

• The Samsung Haven is available for order today and will be available on July 29 at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $39.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.  
• For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 92 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 79,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.  

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

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Global X Funds, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds, launched today the world's first Lithium ETF (NYSE Arca: LIT).  This is the first ETF to offer investors targeted access to a resource industry critical for the renewable energy and green movement.

"The Global X Lithium ETF is an efficient way to invest in what we refer to as a 'green' commodity because of its direct correlation to the renewable energy market such as electric cars and energy storage," said Bruno del Ama, CEO of Global X Funds.

The ETF tracks the Solactive Global Lithium Index, which is designed to reflect performance of the largest and most liquid lithium battery producing and mining and refining companies in the world.  As of July 13, 2010, the three largest components of the ETF are lithium producers SQM from Chile, and FMC Corporation and Rockwood Holdings from the US.

The basket of lithium-related equities will give investors access to the complete lithium value chain, from mining and refining through lithium battery production.  As of July 13, 2010, 51% of the index includes lithium battery manufacturers, while 49% of the index consists of lithium mining and refining companies.  

"Lithium is the lightest metal," said Jose C. Gonzalez, COO of Global X Funds. "When processed it has the capacity to store electric energy more efficiently than any other material.  Efficient electric energy storage is necessary for all green energy products and the computer systems that control them – like electric cars, solar, wind and water power."

About Global X Funds

Global X Funds is one of the most innovative and fastest growing family of exchange traded funds. Funds include a suite of Brazil and China sector-specific ETFs and Silver and Copper Miners ETFs, among others. Global X Funds will continue to bring innovative tools to investors, as indicated by its recent filings with the SEC, which include Uranium and Aluminum ETFs.

Disclosure

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. International investing may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuations in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or from economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. There are additional risks associated with investing in metals as well as their respective mining industries. Narrowly focused investments may be subject to higher volatility.

Structured Solutions AG Indexes have been licensed for use by Global X Management Company, LLC. Global X Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by Structured Solutions AG, nor does this company make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in the Global X Funds.

Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Funds' prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-888-GX-FUND-1 (1.888.493.8631), or by visiting www.globalxfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Global X Management Company, LLC serves as an advisor to the Global X Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co., which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company or any of its affiliates.

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(Job-Applications.com) – Job-Applications.com the leading free job application enablement site for first-time and entry-level jobs announced that their site www.job-applications.com is now aggregating and providing access to more than 1,000+ companies, all of which are hiring right now. By using job-applications.com, anyone can quickly apply to over 1,000+ of the nation's largest full-time and part-time positions for free.

"We have reached a landmark in our efforts to help people find their next job by radically expanding the number of companies to which you can quickly apply and by creating a user experience that helps people prepare for their next job interview with unique insider tips and Q&A for each of the companies on our site," said Doug Crawford, President of Job-Applications.com. "The response of our user community has been incredible with people from all over the country sharing their personal experiences to help employment candidates hone their edge so that they can get the job they need."

The best candidates are  the ones that are well informed, and Job-Applications.com makes sure that you are in-the-know with the latest hiring practices and interview techniques for over a thousand companies. Our site is designed to put you in control and give you the tools you need to aggressively pursue your next job. With Job-Applications.com, you don't have to rely on traditional job boards which may not even carry local postings because it is simply too expensive to post these types of roles. Instead, you can quickly apply to as many companies within your immediate area.

Job-Applications.com makes it easy to apply to retailers like Walmart, Gap, Old Navy, Target, Kmart, BestBuy, Home Depot and Sears as well as restaurants such as Starbucks, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Chili's, Wendy's and many other quick service establishments. With hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of jobs, Job-Applications.com will help you to quickly find your next career.

About Job-Applications.com

Job-Applications.com is the leading employment application site designed to enable job seekers to submit more job applications in less time. The site is known for its depth of company application coverage as well as its specific company interview tips and question sections. All services are provided free of charge.

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Barclaycard joins forces with The Co-operative Food as it becomes the UK's first major grocery retailer to introduce contactless payment in its stores nationwide.

The contactless roll-out will begin with a pilot in 100 Co-operative food stores next year after an agreement was signed with Barclaycard in partnership with Visa. If the pilot is successful, The Co-operative will roll out the terminals to the majority of its food stores in time for the 2012 Olympics, which is being billed as a contactless event, where visitors are expected to experience the full convenience of contactless payment on transport, tickets and other low value purchases.

Contactless payment allows customers to make purchases of 15 pounds Sterling or less, without the need to enter a PIN or insert their card into a payment terminal. Once the card has been held over the contactless terminal, the secure transaction uses the tried and tested Chip and PIN technology to automatically add the purchase to the customer's credit card or debit it from their current account.

Contactless payment, which is already commonplace and proving popular in the USA and Asia, is ideal for transactions where speed is essential, especially at supermarkets and petrol stations. Roll-out of contactless payment in the UK began in 2007 and there are now over nine million contactless enabled cards in circulation.

Sean Toal, commercial director, Food Retail, The Co-operative Group, said: "This is a great opportunity for The Co-operative to work in partnership with Barclaycard to become the first major food retailer in the UK to roll-out this unique payment method. It has received an excellent reception from both customers and retailers where it has been launched overseas and is ideal for our store portfolio."

Mark Hale, director of Food IS, The Co-operative Group, added: "Contactless payment has huge benefits for our customers. In essence, this innovative technology will mean increased customer choice and faster transaction speed, which will vastly improve the customer experience."

Contactless payment will also increase throughput as research has shown that a large number of customers will walk out of a shop if they see an excessive queue length.

Stuart Neal, head of UK Payment Acceptance at Barclaycard, said: "We're absolutely delighted that The Co-operative is joining forces with Barclaycard to roll out contactless payments across all of its stores. For a household name such as The Co-operative to commit to the technology really shows that it is the future of payments, and we are looking forward to working with them to further enhance the in-store experience for their customers."

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About Barclaycard:

Barclaycard, part of Barclays Global Retail Banking division, is a leading global payment business which helps consumers, retailers and businesses to make and accept payments flexibly, and to access low interest rate credit cards, build credit and provides its own customer rewards scheme.

Barclays and Barclaycard are leading the way in introducing contactless and there are now over eight million contactless-enabled Barclaycards and Barclays debit cards, helping retailers reduce queuing and cut the cost of card transactions. In line with its history of providing customers with innovative payment forms, Barclaycard also intends to make payments by mobile phone available to the mass market by 2012.

Barclays and Barclaycard are the leading providers of contactless terminals in the UK with 25,000 live and accepting payment throughout the country for retailers including Pret A Manger, Subway, Yo! Sushi and EAT.  

About The Co-operative Group

The Co-operative Group stands apart from other major retailers in the UK as a business which is owned, not by a small group of shareholders, but by more than five million consumers. With core interests in food, financial services, travel, pharmacy, funerals and farms, it has an annual turnover of 14 billion pounds Sterling, employs 123,000 staff and operates over 5,000 retail trading outlets handling more than 20 million weekly transactions.  

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Cheese is one of the world's favorite foods and Sam's Club is adding more than a dozen internationally acclaimed varieties to its fresh department. Some of the finest artisan cheese products from England, France, Ireland, Italy and Spain will begin to arrive in select Sam's Club locations in August, and in the coming months.

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Sam's Club expects to offer the new imported cheeses in more than 150 clubs late this fall. The additional product will include both regular and special seasonal items to complement Sam's Club domestic cheese offering, which includes sliced deli cheese as well as hard and soft cheeses.

"Consumers are hungry for new food products because they are experimenting more with food at home and see it as form of entertainment," said Shawn Baldwin, vice president, Fresh and Deli, Sam's Club. "We have identified some of the highest quality European brands and will be bringing them to the U.S. for the first time. These family owned operations are thrilled to serve Sam's Club members."

Some of the most notable imports include Parmiagiano Reggiano, a prestigious Italian Cheese that is aged for a minimum of two years and the Irish Dairy Board's  Ballyshannon Cheddar.

Many of the imported cheeses at Sam's Club are D.O.P certified (Product Denominazione of Origin) to ensure the quality and production methods meet exact standards, and that the product is developed only in the region specified. In addition to verifying authenticity, by working with its suppliers, Sam's Club can identify the exact production of many of the imported cheeses, bringing greater visibility from the farm, to the manufacturer, to the club, which is another step in ensuring superior quality and consistency.

In an effort to source the best product for its members, Sam's Club buyers visit supplier facilities to inspect the production process. In addition, Sam's Club uses a test kitchen and sensory lab at its home office to sample products, and give suppliers feedback about how to improve them.

According to a study in 2009, Sam's Club was found to save its Members on average 30.4 percent on frequently purchased product categories for home and personal use versus grocery and specialty retailers.  Sam's Club expects to pass on similar savings of 30 to 50 percent on the new imported cheeses when compared to like product sold at other grocery or specialty stores.

Read Lori Lange's blog at www.recipegirl.com about her experience touring Italy with Sam's Club during the cheese selection process. Visit http://www3.samsclub.com/NewsRoom/Press/740 to meet the cheese makers and visit one of the largest food shows in the world, Cibus in Parma, Italy.

About Sam's Club

Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT). The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam's Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, as well as in Brazil, China, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Sam's Club saves its members on average 30.4 percent over grocery and specialty retailers by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for home or work. Saving is made simple at Sam's Club. Visit samsclub.com for more information.

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Four Rivers Software, a leading computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) provider for the healthcare industry announces TMS Anywhere, its mobile solution that works in both connected and disconnected environments.

TMS Anywhere from Four Rivers is designed to allow your technicians to remain mobile regardless of their environment.  Technicians are able to access all of the data in real-time.  When they enter an area that is no longer connected, the application saves your data and allows the technician to continue working.  The data is automatically synchronized when a connection is available allowing your Technicians to remain in the field where they are most productive.

TMS Anywhere combines the functionality of TMS Now Wireless with TMS Mobile and provides your organization with the best possible solution.  TMS Anywhere is available for the TMS Professional applications.

For further information on the TMS Anywhere from Four Rivers please visit our website at www.frsoft.com or contact Four Rivers at 1-800-488-6990

About Four Rivers Software Systems, Inc.

Four Rivers Software Systems, Inc. (www.frsoft.com) is the leading provider of computerized support services solutions for healthcare clinical engineering and facilities departments. The TMS product family includes TMS Enterprise®, TMS® OnLine Professional, TMS® OnSite Professional, and TMS WorkGroup®.

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Borders® today announced the launch of its new "Borders Textbook Marketplace" at borders.com/textbooks. The Marketplace features more than 1.4 million titles including a large selection of used textbooks at savings of up to 90 percent. In addition to saving on their purchases, students can also earn extra cash by utilizing the site's used textbook buyback option.

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"College students spend nearly $1,000 each year on textbooks according to some estimates. That's a sizable financial burden for students and families, especially in this challenging economic climate," said Borders CEO Mike Edwards. "As a retailer that provides education and inspiration to millions of customers on a daily basis, we couldn't be more pleased to offer a huge array of textbooks at great prices to help students advance their education."  

The Marketplace, created in partnership with Alibris, features college, high school, middle and elementary school textbooks as well as other titles often used in classrooms. The site also supports the textbook needs of homeschooled children. Books are quickly and easily searchable by title, author, subject and other criteria.

Borders is committed to supporting the educational interests of its customers. Last year the company launched "Teaching Zones"— special in-store sections that feature a variety of classroom and other resources that support the continuing education and professional needs of teachers, librarians and homeschoolers.  

About Alibris

Alibris is the premier online marketplace for independent sellers of new and used books, music, and movies, as well as rare and out-of-print titles. More information is available at http://www.alibris.com/about.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 19,500 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders® and Waldenbooks® stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.

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President Obama recently helped break ground on a new lithium ion battery cell plant. The plant, in Holland, Michigan, will manufacture cells for electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt.

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Last August, the Obama Administration appointed $2.4 billion in stimulus spending aimed at encouraging development of new battery and electric-vehicle technology. The ninth of nine new factories to start construction, the Compact Power facility is a direct result of significant grants from that fund. Representing the latest step in the country's transition to a new green economy, the plant will create more than 400 construction and manufacturing jobs.

Many of the lithium-ion cells produced at the plant will be shipped across state to a GM plant to be assembled into batteries that will power the Volt. To date, the manufacturer has performed over a million miles of testing on the battery systems and will offer an 8 year/100,000 mile warranty on the Volt this fall.

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AlumniFinder, a division of AccuData Integrated Marketing, today announced the launch of WealthScore, a powerful research tool for development professionals that easily identifies potential donors with the discretionary means and propensity to donate.

Traditionally, educational and non-profit development professionals have relied on data profiles based largely on hard assets. In contrast, WealthScore is based principally on measuring liquid assets, which unlike hard assets are more accessible and available as a source of cash for donations. WealthScore also provides a variety of appends including income, net worth, real estate holdings, age, presence of children and known philanthropic giving.  Additionally, there is no annual purchase commitment, subscription to a website or other software required.  

"Years ago real estate and other hard assets were a great way to figure out how much a person might be worth, but in the current economy liquid assets comprise almost 80 percent of a high net worth person's total portfolio. We created WealthScore because we knew our clients needed a better way to figure out what a donor's propensity or capacity might be," said David Manuel, senior vice president of sales for AlumniFinder. "The value of wealth data is only as good as the accuracy of the matching technology it uses. WealthScore is based on AlumniFinder's industry-leading, data-matching technology, which ensures that alumni are correctly identified and matched to the right financial data."

While WealthScore is clearly beneficial for educational development officers to identify Alumni with the capacity and propensity to give, it can help a multitude of other non-profit organizations boost their fundraising efforts as well.

ABOUT ALUMNIFINDER

AlumniFinder, a division of AccuData Integrated Marketing™ is the most widely used locate-and-research service available for K-12 schools, colleges and universities in the United Sates.   AlumniFinder serves over 1,500 universities and colleges nationwide including 100 of the top 100.  Clients use AlumniFinder's online and offline tools to locate lost alumni, acquire and update key alumni contact information including emails addresses, phone and cell phone numbers, screen for deceased persons and score alumni by wealth.

ABOUT ACCUDATA INTEGRATED MARKETING

A leader in database marketing services, AccuData Integrated Marketing^™ uses a full range of data resources, powerful marketing analytics and database technology to accurately target qualified buyers and increase ROI.  For nearly 20 years, AccuData's industry experts have been dedicated to helping clients develop lead generation strategies and implement customized marketing solutions. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, AccuData delivers results to more than 5,000 clients across the printing, agency, energy/utilities, travel/hospitality, financial services, healthcare, ecommerce, and retail and telecom industries. For more information, visit www.AccuData.com or call 800.732.3440.

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Cobra Electronics Corporation (Nasdaq: COBR), the market leader in Citizens Band radios, today announced the launch of its 50th Anniversary Limited Edition CB Radio. The new 29 LX LE CB Radio will feature a revolutionary new design with a selectable four-color LCD display and ergonomic microphone, along with a new weather alert scan and the industry's first Radio Check Diagnostic. The 50th anniversary CB is being shown for the first time in the Cobra booth, #16074, at the upcoming Great American Trucking Show, August 26-28, 2010 in Dallas, TX.

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"For 50 years Cobra has provided the highest quality products to meet the needs of the professional driver," said Tony Mirabelli, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Cobra. "After extensive product testing and customer feedback, the 29 LX LE is a culmination of performance, style and innovation in Citizens Band Radios."

On the outside, the 50th Anniversary CB features a completely redesigned, modern look with selectable LCD display that can be red, green, blue or amber to match the interior of a cab.  The display also has customizable night and day settings to enhance readability in both very bright and very dark conditions.  The 29 LX LE's large center scroll knob provides simple one-touch programming of the unit for easy setup and channel changes.  Lastly, the 29 LX LE includes a redesigned ergonomic microphone for easy and comfortable use.

Internally, the 29 LX LE is based on the classic 29 LTD with some new added features.  The new weather alert scan automatically advances to the next clear NOAA weather channel when driving cross- country, ensuring the driver is always getting the latest weather alerts and warnings. Also new in the 29 LX LE is the industry's first and only Radio Check Diagnostic.  Now drivers can monitor continuously their radio's RF output, SWR setting, and battery voltage. Like previous Cobra 29 models, the 29 LX LE includes 4 Watts AM RF power output, the maximum allowed by law, instant access to emergency channel 9 and information channel 19, as well as Delta Tune to clarify incoming signals and adjustable Dynamike® boost, which increases the microphone's sensitivity for increased voice clarity.

The 50th Anniversary Limited Edition 29 LX LE CB Radio will be available at travel centers, CB shops and truck dealers nationwide for $149.95 in September 2010.  For more information on this and other Cobra products, visit www.cobra.com or stop by booth #16074 at the Great American Trucking Show, August 26-28, 2010 in Dallas, TX.

About Cobra Electronics

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at www.cobra.com.  Follow Cobra on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic or become a fan at www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics.

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Guava Family today announced the launch of the GoCrib (www.guavafamily.com), a revolutionary, standard-size portable crib that packs into an accompanying backpack. Its rigid-inflatable-airframe technology creates a light-weight, yet strong and safe environment for children. The total weight of the crib and backpack is 10.5 pounds. Its side door allows the crib to morph from a safe and secure place to a fun play area as your child grows.

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The GoCrib is designed to set up quickly, and the included dual-action pump inflates the crib in less than a minute. The pressure gauge tells when it is ready to use. The valves lock open to make deflation fast and easy, and the GoCrib can be stuffed into its backpack like a sleeping bag. The self-inflating, insulating mattress sets itself up and protects children from the ground.  

"Designed for parents sick of their bulky port-a-cribs, the GoCrib finally corrects the obvious flaws in portable crib design families have dealt with for years and addresses the need to create a fun and safe place for your baby and preschooler at home, while traveling, and everywhere in between," said Guava Family President Scott Crumrine.

The safety features of the crib include:

• PVC Free, Phthalate Free, AZO dye free, and Lead Free non-toxic materials and paints.
• Curved sidewalls eliminate hard edges and corners to prevent unintended bonks and bumps.
• Breathable ClearView Mesh allows for full airflow and an unobstructed view of the child, even when the side is zipped up.
• 2 independent air struts fill each leg for strength and redundancy.
• Dual-seal valves for extra safety also make inflation a snap. The air stays in while pumping.
• Anti-Puncture materials improve strength, stiffness, and prevent leaks.

The GoCrib weighs 8.5 pounds, and packs into a backpack weighing 10.5 pounds, including the pump. The MSRP is $249.99, and features a 1-year limited warranty. The product is available for shipping in the US through www.guavafamily.com and in select retailers.  

ABOUT GUAVA FAMILY

Founded in 2009, Guava Family designs, markets, and sells life-improving travel products for families.  

Guava Family is centered on the principles of safe, smart, user-centric design. For more information about Guava Family and the GoCrib please visit www.guavafamily.com.

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/Havalon Knives/ – Havalon Knives is proud to announce the official release of their "Quik-Change" fillet knife: the Havalon Baracuta.  In 2005, Havalon Knives introduced the Piranta series of replaceable blade skinning knives.  The surgically-sharp, replaceable blades eliminate the need to carry a whetstone or sharpening tools.  The Piranta series has been so popular, that fishing enthusiasts have asked Havalon repeatedly to produce a longer replaceable blade.  In the tradition of offering exceptional products, Havalon Knives was happy to comply.

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"Since the launch of our Piranta knives, we've had requests for a fishing fillet knife that featured our replaceable blade technology," says Patrick Carrothers, president and CEO of Havalon Knives.  "We feel we've created a knife that meets a big need for both sporting and commercial fishing."

Designed with filleting in mind, the Havalon Baracuta will be the coolest knife on the boat.  It also comes in handy when deboning big game, so the Havalon Piranta finally has some competition.  Anglers and hunters alike will find the Baracuta to be a useful tool worth showing off to their friends.  

The Baracuta comes in two distinct styles: the Baracuta-Edge and the Baracuta-Z.    Both feature black military-grade Zytel plastic handles.  The Baracuta-Edge has blaze orange rubber inserts, while the Baracuta-Z has grey rubber inserts.  The open frame, dishwasher safe construction makes thorough cleaning easy.  The pocket clip is removeable and the thumb studs are ambidextrous.   Each knife measures 11" in overall length.  The "Quik-Change" blade is 5" long and made from micro-honed Japanese stainless steel.  Same great Havalon quality – this time with a little more length.

About Havalon Knives

Havalon Knives originated in 2005 as a division of Havel's Incorporated. Since 1981, Havel's has provided the longest-lasting surgical blades available for a variety of uses in medicine, taxidermy, industry, sign making, graphics and crafting. Havalon Knives is dedicated to the tradition of continuous quality improvement in blades and knives for professional hunters, guides and taxidermists as well as individuals who value the highest quality in their sporting knives.

www.havalon.com

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BIG Entertainment & Media Group ("BIG") announced today that Snoop Dogg, the Grammy-nominated artist, will be the headline musical performer at its second-annual Fantasy Football SUPERDRAFT™ at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Snoop Dogg will perform at the outdoor SUPERDRAFT Tailgate Party on Friday, August 27, and the concert will be exclusively available for SUPERDRAFT attendees only. Passes for the SUPERDRAFT weekend are on sale now at http://www.fantasysuperdraft.com.

"This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in a very unique setting," said Eric Simon, CEO of BIG. "Imagine going to a great tailgate party at the hottest hotel in Las Vegas with Snoop Dogg performing 30 feet away from you and your friends. It's the perfect way to kick off football season."

The Tailgate Party and concert is just one part of the Fantasy Football SUPERDRAFT, which is being hosted at the Palms after a successful debut in 2009. SUPERDRAFT is the premier live entertainment celebration to kick off the 2010 football season for fantasy football participants and casual football fans alike. SUPERDRAFT attracts fantasy leagues from around the country to conduct their drafts in an affordable, one-of-a-kind party environment. SUPERDRAFT also provides an unmatched atmosphere of music, events hosted by Stacy Keibler and other celebrities, and VIP access for all football fans to enjoy.

The 2010 SUPERDRAFT at the Palms will feature the Ultimate Draft Room, an environment that allows attendees to use whatever draft structure they choose (whether live or online), including their choice of online fantasy football service provider. The room will include everything necessary to make an unforgettable draft experience, including food and beverage specials, Wi-Fi availability, roaming fantasy football experts, athlete appearances and SUPERDRAFT models.

The 2010 SUPERDRAFT will also feature the SUPERDRAFT Model Search, a contest to determine the Model Team that will represent the SUPERDRAFT brand for the 2010-11 season in national marketing and media appearances and promotional materials. A casting call for participants will take place at the Palms, with winners chosen at an event during SUPERDRAFT weekend.  Winners will receive cash prizes and will be featured on www.FantasySuperdraft.com.

SUPERDRAFT will also include celebrity-hosted VIP parties at Vegas' top nightclubs, poolside festivities throughout the weekend and a live webcast of the Katalyst-produced show "Fantasy Football Live!", hosted by Ashton Kutcher and fantasy expert Nathan Zegura of TheFantasyConsultant.com.

Tickets for the 2010 SUPERDRAFT are just $125 and provide access to the entire three-day event, which includes:

• VIP Party on Thursday, August 26
• Tailgate Party and Concert with Snoop Dogg on Friday, August 27
• Celebrity-hosted VIP Party with host Stacy Keibler on Friday, August 27
• SUPERDRAFT Ultimate Draft Room on Saturday, August 28
• The opportunity to upgrade to a SUPERDRAFT Private Draft Suite at the Palms Casino Resort
• VIP Party on Saturday, August 28
• "Overtime" pool festivities on Sunday, August 29 at the Palms Casino Resort

About SUPERDRAFT

SUPERDRAFT will be held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The Palms' SUPERDRAFT package will include exclusive promotional rates, VIP parties, live concerts, exclusive access to entertainment venues at the Palms and a custom-designed draft room. Go to www.fantasysuperdraft.com for all details.

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Freddie Mac (OTC Bulletin Board: FMCC),  real estate auction specialist REDC, and New Vista today announced plans to auction 135 HomeSteps^® REO homes to individual homebuyers at the Phoenix Convention Center on August 7, 2010. Almost a third of the homes are being set-aside for an auction to first-time borrowers participating in the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).  

HomeSteps is the real estate sales unit of Freddie Mac and markets a nationwide selection of Freddie Mac-owned homes.

"The August 7 community homebuyer auction will provide first-time buyers and other Phoenix home shoppers with an outstanding opportunity to buy affordable homes to live in at a time when mortgage rates are at a 50-year low," said Chris Bowden, Vice President of HomeSteps. "Working with New Vista underscores Freddie Mac's commitment to manage its REO inventory in ways intended to help stabilize communities, foster homeownership opportunities, and responsibly safeguard tax dollars."

The Neighborhood Stabilization Program was designed to help eligible first-time homebuyers purchase foreclosed or abandoned homes in designated areas by providing closing cost and down payment assistance. NSP funds supporting the August 7 Freddie Mac auctions are being provided through the State of Arizona Department of Housing.

Freddie Mac held similar community auctions in Las Vegas and Riverside/San Bernardino Counties in April that drew thousands of bidders and sold 207 HomeSteps homes to first time buyers and other owner-occupants.  

Auction, Open House and Counseling Schedules for Phoenix Homebuyers

On August 7 two separate morning and afternoon auction sessions will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center.

• Morning Session: 9:30 am – 11:00 am for first-time homebuyers who are pre-approved for NSP assistance. Up to 40 homes will be available for sale. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
• Afternoon Session: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 pm for first-time homebuyers who are pre-approved for a mortgage by any lender but do not necessarily have NSP funding. Up to 100 homes will be available for sale.  Registration for the afternoon session starts at noon.

Homebuyers at both sessions will also benefit from HomeSteps' existing SmartBuy^® program.  Under SmartBuy, HomeSteps will pay up to 3 percent of the buyer's actual closing costs and offer a two-year HomeProtect© limited home warranty on homes sold as primary residence to eligible buyers when the purchase price is equal to or greater than $25,000. The limited warranty, provided through Cross Country Home Services, covers electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, ductwork, and major appliances.  (See homesteps.com and homeprotect.org for details.)  

Freddie Mac's network of listing brokers will coordinate open houses on July 24 and 31 and August 1 in Phoenix so interested buyers can tour the HomeSteps homes before the auction. The HomeSteps homes that will be auctioned have been removed from the market, inspected, repaired, and are ready for sale in "as is" condition.  Potential buyers can also find property descriptions at www.auction.com/phoenix.  

New Vista is also scheduling consumer homebuying seminars for interested bidders to better prepare them for homeownership and will work with HomeSteps to ensure the homes are in good condition.  

A Consumer Education Seminar has also been scheduled for July 20, 27 and August 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix (NHS) 1405 E. McDowell Road, #100 Phoenix, AZ 85006, (602) 258-1659. The seminar focuses on how homebuyers can buy homes using NSP funds.

Auctions That Build New Opportunities for New Homeowners

"Owner-occupants are the key to strengthening neighborhoods in the Phoenix market," said Jim Park, CEO of New Vista. "Working with Freddie Mac, REDC and the National Community Stabilization Trust, New Vista has created a one day homebuyer event that gives NSP and owner occupant buyers an exclusive opportunity to purchase HomeSteps homes.  By working with all the local stakeholders, we will help to revitalize these communities that have been hard hit by foreclosures."  

Jeffrey Frieden, CEO of REDC, says, "For families looking to buy a home in Phoenix, this special auction event will be an amazing opportunity. There will be more than 100 homes that are ready to move in, and borrowers may be able to qualify for conventional or FHA financing, allowing buyers to purchase homes with low down payments and nominal closing costs. We've had great success this year putting families into homes and we expect this event will be a great boost to the local communities."

The August 7 auction is also supported by the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST),  a nonprofit organization created to revitalize neighborhoods hit by the foreclosure crisis, and the Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix (NHS), which is dedicated to the revitalization of Phoenix neighborhoods by providing a full range of programs and services that encourage, create and support homeownership.

For more information about HomeSteps homes visit www.HomeSteps.com.

About Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac was established by Congress in 1970 to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the nation's residential mortgage markets. Freddie Mac supports communities across the nation by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Over the years, Freddie Mac has made home possible for one in six homebuyers and more than five million renters.

About New Vista

Established in 2007, New Vista was founded by two multicultural real estate leaders: Gary Acosta and Jim Park.  With the largest national network of multicultural real estate brokers, New Vista provides a full service REO marketing and asset management services that supports community stabilization and owner occupancy execution for many of the top mortgage providers in the nation.  

About REDC 

Established in 1990, REDC pioneered the model for modern real estate auctions and has transformed into a comprehensive real estate services company. In addition to being the leading real estate auction marketing firm in the country, the REDC group of companies also provides real estate brokerage services, asset management, short sale facilitation and title insurance. The company has established a dominant position in its industry by selling more than $6.5 billion in real estate assets at auction since 2007. REDC's primary clients are residential and commercial mortgage lenders and home builders. The success of the company is based on the aggregation of real estate assets (residential, commercial, notes) that are marketed and sold in large event-style auctions across the country and in online auctions at www.Auction.com. Information about REDC and a complete list of upcoming auctions are available at www.Auction.com. REDC is based in Irvine, California with additional offices in Dallas and New York.

About Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix (NHS)

Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix (NHS) is dedicated to the revitalization of Phoenix neighborhoods by providing a full range of programs and services that encourage, create and support homeownership. For the past 34 years NHS Phoenix has offered counseling, education, lending and the building and rehab of affordable homes to help hard-working families realize the dream of financially-stable homeownership.

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GWC, one of the largest nationwide providers of service contracts to independent and franchise dealerships, continues to create programs with the Dealer's success and profitability in mind.  GWC recently announced the launch of its new Medium Duty Truck Protection Plan which gives Dealers who have a mix of vehicles on their lots an opportunity to fulfill every customer's needs.  "Medium duty trucks represent a significant growth segment in the industry," according to Rob Glander, GWC's President and CEO.  "We set out to provide a strong protection plan, backed by GWC's unparalleled service level, to help our Dealers meet the needs of this expanding customer base."

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GWC's Medium Duty Truck Protection Plan provides mechanical breakdown coverage on trucks above and beyond what is typically offered in the market today.  The exceptional coverage developed by GWC incorporates many more components than a basic powertrain protection plan and is available for trucks with a GVWR of up to 19,500 pounds.  Straightforward and simple to understand, cost is determined by weight, mileage and fuel type, and is available on a wide range of mid-size vehicles from small dump trucks to refrigerated and box trucks.  And as with all of GWC's Protection Plans, the coverage provided begins "Day One, Mile One."  

Fleet Managers, Commercial Truck Managers and Independent Dealers who sell work vehicles to commercial businesses can now offer a truck protection plan that gives their customers peace of mind knowing their most critical business asset will be protected from costly, unexpected mechanical repairs. And in maintaining GWC's commitment to provide its Dealer partners with programs to maximize the profitability of their dealership, the Medium Duty Truck Protection Plan qualifies for the same participation program benefits offered with the company's Vehicle Protection Plans.  

GWC understands today's Dealer needs.  The Medium Duty Truck Protection Plan program is the latest offering by GWC that fulfills its promise of providing outstanding products designed to enhance the success of its Dealer Partners.  

About GWC

GWC is a leading provider of vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through automotive dealers.  Over the past 15 years, GWC has built one of the few integrated platforms in the industry, providing sales and marketing, state-of-the-art claims administration, and products backed by an A.M. Best "A-Excellent" rated insurance company.  GWC is the trusted partner of over 20,000 franchise and independent car dealerships in 37 states.  GWC is owned by CIVC Partners, a Chicago based private equity firm with over $1.3 Billion under management.  For more information about GWC please visit www.GWCWarranty.com.

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Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, has launched version 5.04.50 of Panda Cloud Office Protection, its cloud-based security solution for business endpoints. This new version includes several new features and improvements providing small and medium sized businesses as well as their service providers with an easier and more effective way to manage malware prevention, detection and remediation in distributed work environments.

One of the version's top features is the new heuristics technology it uses to prevent infections from unknown malware, allowing it to block threats even if the user is offline at the time of detection, or if the malware strain is new. Panda Cloud Office Protection is also now compatible with Office 2010, as well as its capacity to scan email messages stored in Windows Live Mail.

This new heuristic engine not only classifies files as suspicious, but also as malware or goodware, minimizing the risk of false positives. It also contains a small signature file that includes data about active malware every day, making protection more efficient with less impact on the user's PC. In addition, signature file updates are truly automatic requiring no administrative intervention to deploy and implement them across every workstation on the network.

Current clients of Panda Cloud Office Protection will be migrated free to the new version.

Demand for Panda's Cloud Solutions Outpaces Market Average

Panda Security has grown revenues for its cloud-based security solutions well above the market average. In 2009, Panda grew worldwide security-as-a-service/cloud product revenues by 122 percent over 2008, accounting for 20 percent of the company's corporate revenue.

These are the growth numbers by region: United States (100 percent); Latin America (302 percent); Southern Europe, Eastern Europe and Africa (313 percent); Asia/Pacific (119 percent); and Northern and Central Europe (122 percent).

Panda attributes this growth to the proven benefits of its cloud-based security solutions, including:

• Real-time protection via Collective Intelligence, Panda's proprietary cloud-based system for automating the detection and analysis of malware
• Over 50 percent cost reduction since there is no need to invest in infrastructure
• Centralized, granular management of head offices, remote offices and mobile and roaming users with real-time information about the network security status
• Possibility of outsourcing security management, thanks to its ease of implementation, configuration and maintenance

Sales and Distribution

Panda Cloud Office Protection can be sold separately or as part of the Panda Cloud Protection suite, which also includes Panda Cloud Email Protection and Panda Cloud Internet Protection. Combined, the full Panda Cloud Protection suite covers all of the main infection vectors: endpoints and servers; corporate email; and Internet traffic.

For more information and a free product trial, go to http://cloudprotection.pandasecurity.com.

About Panda Security

Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 56 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain.

Panda Security collaborates with Special Olympics, WWF and Invest for Children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.

For more information, go to http://www.pandasecurity.com/.

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA) today unveiled the design for its new facility. The $26.3 million project will be the first major building in the United States—and the first museum—for the internationally acclaimed firm Foreign Office Architects (FOA), London. MOCA anticipates breaking ground in fall/winter 2010.

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The nearly 34,000-square-foot, four-story structure will be forty-four percent larger than the Museum's current facility, and will provide MOCA with street presence for the first time in its forty-plus-year history. Located at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road, it is a flagship project of Cleveland's emerging Uptown district (see below).  

FOA's design—devised for both environmental and fiscal sustainability—is at once technically inventive, visually stunning, and highly practical. It responds ingeniously to its triangular site by creating a building with a hexagonal base that rises to a square roof. From the exterior, the structure will appear as an inventive massing of six geometric facets, some flat, others sloping at various angles, all coming together to create a powerful abstract form.

Clad primarily in mirror-finish black Rimex stainless steel, the facade will reflect its urban surroundings. Window glazing will be tinted to assimilate with the reflective skin, so the building will read as a unified volume during the day, while at night interior lights will create a dynamic pattern on the dark surface.

Three of the building's six facets, one clad in transparent glass, will flank a public plaza. From here, visitors and passersby may look through the transparent section, site of the Museum entrance, into the ground floor. Once inside, they will find themselves in an atrium from which they can visually grasp the dynamic shape and structure of the interior. This space will lead to the Museum's lobby, cafe, and shop, and to a double-height multi-purpose room. From here, visitors may take the staircase—itself a monumental sculptural object—or an elevator to the upper floors.

As a non-collecting institution MOCA did not need to accommodate collection galleries, and FOA was free to design the main exhibition space for maximum flexibility. This has been achieved by placing the main 6,000-square-foot gallery on the top floor, where it will be structurally unencumbered. This level will also contain a gallery for new-media work and a lounge with a view of the city. The second and third floors combine exhibition and programming space with "back of house" and administrative functions.

In addition to FOA, the design team for the new Museum includes executive architects Westlake Reed Leskosky, headquartered in Cleveland and designers of cultural buildings throughout the United States.

The Uptown district, an eight-acre urban-revitalization project, has been undertaken by Case Western Reserve University, developer MRN, Ltd., and other institutions in Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood. The district will be anchored by the new MOCA and the expanded Cleveland Institute of Art (designed by Burt, Hill with MVRDV), and will also provide new commercial space and residential units to be designed by Stanley Saitowitz/Natoma Architects Inc. Designer of the district's public realm is James Corner, principal of the landscape architecture and urban design firm Field Operations.

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TORONTO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ - Imbrium Systems announced today that it signed a formal agreement to have Rinker Materials market its Jellyfish filtration system for fine sediment and SorbtiveFILTER for total phosphorus removal. Rinker Materials has long been the Stormceptor(R) licensee in the United States, with over 5,000 installations throughout New England and over 30,000 installations world wide.

This Jellyfish breakthrough stormwater membrane filtration technology, which is known for its unique high surface area filtration tentacles and its small footprint, is currently operating with great success at a variety of commercial development and redevelopment sites throughout North America.

Since introducing Jellyfish into the marketplace, the membrane filtration system has seen a meteoric rise in popularity among environmentalists, civil engineers, environmental engineers and commercial developers who are committed to protecting the environment.

"The Jellyfish filtration system is the industry leader in capturing fine sediment, and the critical pollutants such as nutrients which inherently attach to fine sediment particles." says Scott Perry, Imbrium System's Group Manager. "The Jellyfish membrane technology, light-weight cartridges, easy maintenance and small footprint means lower overall costs for any project - which is exactly what private developers and municipalities want."

"Rinker Materials is pleased to represent Imbrium Systems' new products - Jellyfish and SorbtiveFILTER - and continue the tremendous success we've achieved with the Stormceptor brand", said Jim Lyons, Rinker Materials Regional Sales Manager. "We believe these innovative stormwater treatment technologies are the practical solutions that site developers, civil engineers, municipalities and architects are clamoring for", added Lyons from Rinker Materials Westfield, Massachusetts plant.

"The SorbtiveFILTER is an industry leading, field-tested solution that phosphorus-impaired watersheds need. Phosphorus-impaired, TMDL communities along the Charles River, like Milford, Franklin and Bellingham, now have a realistic, science-based solution that offers maximum performance to help restore the Charles River", stated Scott Perry, Imbrium Systems' Group Manager.

"SorbtiveFILTER is a stormwater filtration system which uses SorbtiveMEDIA that removes high levels of dissolved phosphorus, resulting in the capture of nearly 80% of Total Phosphorus. Because of its flexible nature and ability to capture high volumes of phosphorus, SorbtiveMEDIA can be utilized in Low Impact Development (LID) applications like bioretention cells, rain gardens and bio swales. SorbtiveMEDIA has been demonstrated as the best field tested filtration media for phosphorus removal applicable to all structural and land-based BMPs and we look forward to serving the New England environmental engineering community." added Perry.

About Imbrium

Imbrium (www.imbriumsystems.com) is a green-tech company that designs and develops stormwater treatment technologies to protect water resources from pollutants. Imbrium has a strong record of environmental innovation in the industry as the creator of the Stormceptor(R) oil and sediment separator, the Jellyfish fine sediment filter, Sorbtive(TM)MEDIA and Sorbtive(TM)FILTER.

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MTV Latin America announced today that rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, are set to perform at MTV World Stage Mexico. The international event will also include performances by rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins. The show will be taped on August 26th at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City and will air Friday, September 24th on MTV Latin America during Mexico's month-long Bicentennial celebration. The show will also air on more than 64 MTV channels in over 155 territories around the globe, date to be confirmed. Additional performers and show details will be announced shortly.

"We're very excited to have Thirty Seconds to Mars join us for MTV World Stage Mexico," commented Marc Zimet, Vice President Music Programming and Talent Relations, MTV Networks and Tr3s. "Having witnessed firsthand how audiences in Mexico, and all over the world, respond to their music is a testament to why they are the perfect band to celebrate this special moment in history with us."

Founded in 1998, Thirty Seconds to Mars reached mainstream fame with their 2002 self-titled album. Their international breakthrough release, A Beautiful Lie (2005) reached multi-platinum status around the world and spawned the hit singles "The Kill", "From Yesterday" and the title track. Their latest release, This is War (2009) features such hits as "Kings and Queens", "This is War", and "Closer to the Edge". Currently, Thirty Seconds to Mars is preparing for a Latin American tour, scheduled for fall 2010.

Band members include Jared Leto (guitar and vocals), Shannon Leto (drums) and Tomo Milicevic (guitar). The band has been nominated for various MTV awards around the world, including a win for "Best International Rock Band" at the 2007 Los Premios MTV. That same year, the band took home a Moonman for "MTV2 Video of the Year" at the MTV VMAs and two MTV Australia VMAs, as well as the "Rock Out" award at the 2007 MTV EMAs.

MTV World Stage invites viewers to some of the world's most exclusive concerts performed in unique locations around the world. Whether in Athens, Rome, London, Brazil, Mexico, Kula Lampur or Tokyo, every Friday night is "live music night" on MTV as fans in 155 countries are transported to front row seats somewhere in the world to experience their favorite recording artists. Since launching in 2009, the high definition series has featured dozens of international recording artists including Shakira, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, Gorillaz, Muse and Arctic Monkeys, among others.

MTV Networks Latin America, US Hispanic & Canada, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), owns and operates the company's portfolio of entertainment brands which include MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon and their respective properties in Spanish speaking Latin America as well as Viacom Networks Brazil. Additionally, the portfolio includes Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas in the US, which targets a broad US Hispanic audience, and MTV Networks International's programming partnerships in Canada with Corus Entertainment for Nickelodeon and CTV Globe Media for MTV, Comedy Central and VH1. The company's emerging multiplatform businesses include MTVNHD and Red Viacom in Latin America as well as VH1HD in Brazil. MTV Networks Latin America, US Hispanic and Canada also serve the growing number of digitally connected consumers via its websites: www.MTVla.com, www.Mundonick.com, www.Vh1la.com, www.Vh1Brasil.com.br, www.mtvtres.com, www.mtv.ca and www.nickcanada.com as well as through its broadband and community sites: www.mtvrevolution.com, www.mundonick.com/nickturbo and www.lazona.com.

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA) today unveiled the design for its new facility. The $26.3 million project will be the first major building in the United States—and the first museum—for the internationally acclaimed firm Foreign Office Architects (FOA), London. MOCA anticipates breaking ground in fall/winter 2010.

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The nearly 34,000-square-foot, four-story structure will be forty-four percent larger than the Museum's current facility, and will provide MOCA with street presence for the first time in its forty-plus-year history. Located at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Mayfield Road, it is a flagship project of Cleveland's emerging Uptown district (see below).  

FOA's design—devised for both environmental and fiscal sustainability—is at once technically inventive, visually stunning, and highly practical. It responds ingeniously to its triangular site by creating a building with a hexagonal base that rises to a square roof. From the exterior, the structure will appear as an inventive massing of six geometric facets, some flat, others sloping at various angles, all coming together to create a powerful abstract form.

Clad primarily in mirror-finish black Rimex stainless steel, the facade will reflect its urban surroundings. Window glazing will be tinted to assimilate with the reflective skin, so the building will read as a unified volume during the day, while at night interior lights will create a dynamic pattern on the dark surface.

Three of the building's six facets, one clad in transparent glass, will flank a public plaza. From here, visitors and passersby may look through the transparent section, site of the Museum entrance, into the ground floor. Once inside, they will find themselves in an atrium from which they can visually grasp the dynamic shape and structure of the interior. This space will lead to the Museum's lobby, cafe, and shop, and to a double-height multi-purpose room. From here, visitors may take the staircase—itself a monumental sculptural object—or an elevator to the upper floors.

As a non-collecting institution MOCA did not need to accommodate collection galleries, and FOA was free to design the main exhibition space for maximum flexibility. This has been achieved by placing the main 6,000-square-foot gallery on the top floor, where it will be structurally unencumbered. This level will also contain a gallery for new-media work and a lounge with a view of the city. The second and third floors combine exhibition and programming space with "back of house" and administrative functions.

In addition to FOA, the design team for the new Museum includes executive architects Westlake Reed Leskosky, headquartered in Cleveland and designers of cultural buildings throughout the United States.

The Uptown district, an eight-acre urban-revitalization project, has been undertaken by Case Western Reserve University, developer MRN, Ltd., and other institutions in Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood. The district will be anchored by the new MOCA and the expanded Cleveland Institute of Art (designed by Burt, Hill with MVRDV), and will also provide new commercial space and residential units to be designed by Stanley Saitowitz/Natoma Architects Inc. Designer of the district's public realm is James Corner, principal of the landscape architecture and urban design firm Field Operations.

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As part of a multi-tiered programming, digital and marketing campaign custom-designed for the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, SHOWTIME announced the launch of DEXTER GAME ON (DexterGameOn.com), an interactive promotional game that will take place simultaneously at San Diego Comic-Con and in five other major cities across the U.S. from Wednesday, July 21 to Sunday, July 25. SHOWTIME has worked with SCVNGR – an iPhone and Android-based application that is all about going places, doing challenges and earning points – to build DEXTER™-themed challenges for the game. The collaboration marks the first time that a television network has teamed up with SCVNGR.

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Players of DEXTER GAME ON are asked to step into Dexter's mind to unlock exclusive content from the series' upcoming fifth season and for a chance to pick up DEXTER-themed merchandise, including season four DVDs. Devoted fans of the series know that all of Dexter's victims are marked with a small incision on their right cheek, and at Comic-Con, those fans can show their love for the series by sporting a DEXTER "cheek slash" tattoo. SHOWTIME will hand out over 100,000 lick-'n-stick tattoos during all four days of Comic-Con. Tattoos will be available throughout the convention floor, at the SHOWTIME booth (#4129), and will be distributed by street teams outside the convention center.

Fans are encouraged to take pictures of themselves sporting their tattoos at various locations around the convention and upload them to the DEXTER GAME ON site (DexterGameOn.com). At Comic-Con, players will explore San Diego through the check-in-based DEXTER-themed Trek on SCVNGR (scvngr.com) – venues will range from the SHOWTIME booth, to an innocent coffee shop nearby, and will culminate in a "crime scene" location to be revealed near the convention center. As gamers complete the trek, they will have the opportunity to earn limited edition SCVNGR badges that can be redeemed for DEXTER merchandise, including the early release of 250 copies of the DEXTER season four DVD.

Fans that are unable to join SHOWTIME at Comic-Con can actively play in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle and Atlanta with SCVNGR treks custom designed locally for their area.  SHOWTIME has also created a new "cheek-slash-yourself" Facebook application, where fans can upload tattoos directly to their online profile photos on Facebook. Fans playing DEXTER GAME ON across the country will work as a hive – each challenge completed at Comic-Con, in the five participating cities, and via Facebook gets tallied on the official counter on DexterGameOn.com. Once the DEXTER community amasses 100,000 completed challenges, a never-before-seen sneak peek of the series' upcoming fifth season will be unlocked and available for all fans to see.

"At SHOWTIME, we pride ourselves for being at the cutting edge of technology and are excited to be the first television network to join forces with SCVNGR," said Robert Hayes, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Digital Media, Showtime Networks Inc. "Comic-Con is the perfect venue to further engage our loyal fans with this robust interactive social media game, while providing added value to our over three million DEXTER fans on Facebook."

"The DEXTER challenges on SCVNGR are truly killer," said Seth Priebatsch, Chief Ninja of SCVNGR. "Fans should grab the SCVNGR app and play DEXTER GAME ON at Comic-Con, and all across the country to help unlock an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming fifth season of DEXTER."

As previously announced, SHOWTIME will headline the opening day of San Diego Comic-Con hosting two panels on Thursday, July, 22 in Ballroom 20. THE ANTI-HEROES OF SHOWTIME (4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.) will feature series creators, showrunners and actors who have helped define the network's programming line-up. Featured panelists include Michael C. Hall and DEXTER showrunner Chip Johannessen, David Duchovny and executive producer and creator Tom Kapinos of CALIFORNICATION, Mary-Louise Parker and executive producer and creator Jenji Kohan of WEEDS, along with Linda Wallem, executive producer, writer and one of the creators of NURSE JACKIE and series star Paul Schulze.

Then, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Comic-Con will once again welcome America's favorite serial killer with a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of DEXTER that will include an exclusive first-look trailer of the highly anticipated season five premiere.  Featured panelists include series star/executive producer Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, and executive producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Chip Johannessen and Manny Coto. The fifth season of DEXTER premieres September 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on SHOWTIME.

SHO.com will launch a dedicated Comic-Con microsite that will bring the convention experience to the fans that are not able to attend. The site will host the highly anticipated season five DEXTER trailer and content from the Anti-Hero panel, to be showcased immediately after the Comic-Con panels.

About SCVNGR:

SCVNGR is a game. Playing is simple: Go places. Do challenges. Earn points! SCVNGR is played via a free iPhone/Android app. Any individual or enterprise can also build on SCVNGR by adding challenges at their favorite locations. SCVNGR is funded by Google Ventures and Highland Capital Partners. Visit www.scvngr.com to learn more.

About Showtime Networks Inc.:

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™  XTRA.  SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD™, SHOWTIME 2 HD™, THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD™, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND™ and FLIX ON DEMAND®.  SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks™, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution which recently launched SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™.  All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.

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Imagine feeling great all the time; never feeling run down and never having to take a week off from the gym to recover from strain or injury. This isn't a utopian vision of some far-off future – this is reality for the tens of thousands who have discovered the first and only health food that balances the body's immune system naturally: i26 by Legacy for Life.

The $50 Million Egg And The Million Dollar Question: How Does It Work?

Our immune systems are in a constant battle with foreign invaders to keep our bodies healthy. Outside forces like pollution, poor nutrition and new strains of disease keep our immune systems at an overly boosted or inflamed state, which affects energy levels, body and emotional health and overall quality of life. Through inflammatory immune cells, our bodies fight to defend us from this onslaught. Too few of these cells can result in illness, while too many could lead to a high immune response, resulting in heightened inflammation and collateral damage to the body's once-healthy tissues.

While many products seek to tackle just the resulting symptoms of this inflammation and damage, only one health food is patented and proven to balance the immune system by supplying it with the bioactive elements it needs to help the body present the proper immune inflammatory response – naturally – and that's i26, the hyperimmune egg. Derived from whole eggs, i26 is an all-natural product designed to balance immune system functions and responses. Based on the body's first dose of immunity when a mother passes immune components to her newborn, i26 took more than $50 million to create and is based on over 30 years of research on hyperimmune foods and the principle of passive transfer of nutrients, growth factors and immunity.  Not only has i26 been clinically proven to work with the body to support joint, cardiovascular and digestive health, it has also been shown to significantly increase energy and improve sports recovery and performance all by working the bodies immune system – and a daily serving costs just $1.66 a day.

Backed By Science – From Harvard To The US Military

i26 has been repeatedly validated through the collaborative efforts of several of the nation's foremost scientists from various disciplines. Pre-clinical and clinical trials at renowned research institutions — such as Harvard Medical School, New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery and the United States Military — support the effectiveness of the product. It is also cited in the Physicians' Desk Reference for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements and Herbs, a premier reference for health practitioners and pharmacists alike. The results of many of these studies can be found in peer-reviewed scientific journals – just search for 'hyperimmune egg.'

In accordance with the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Volume 21, section 170.30, i26 has been self-affirmed by a special panel of scientific experts, as being GRAS "generally recognized as safe." 

The report and findings of this panel were submitted to the FDA and the report was issued a Food Additive Master File Number.

However information about i26 Hyperimmune Egg is not meant to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any condition, illness, or disease.

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After a conversation with his dad about wanting to do something about the oil spill, teenager Matt Pierce started a non-profit called "Teenagers Care" to fundraise for animals suffering from this disaster. This one spark of an idea has spread in such a short time that, in less than two weeks, the organization has raised almost $5,000.

The spill just seems to get worse every day. It's the hope of Matt, and other teenagers who care, that their efforts will help a little with the cleanup of the animals and beaches.

Where are you from, Matt?

I'm from Bradenton, Florida, and we live in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, in the summers. I attend Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey. I'm a very lucky teenager and really want to give back.

We have a local Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor where my brother Kevin has volunteered and we see a lot of wildlife and really felt we needed to do something about the oil-sickened animals in the Gulf. We get turtles in our yard all the time and see incredible birds and dolphins in Stone Harbor. Sarasota Bay near our house in Bradenton is an amazing place with pelicans, dolphins, and many other animals.

How do you feel about the Gulf oil spill?

It should have never happened. It's a shame that the wildlife in the Gulf have to pay the price for BP's carelessness. I can't imagine oil on our beaches in Florida and Stone Harbor. When I see what has happened in the Gulf it makes me really wonder what we should be doing to help with our country's energy problem. My generation has now seen the result of what can happen from off-shore drilling and why we need to find alternative energy sources.

What is your reaction when you see photos of birds covered in oil?

It's hard to see majestic animals, such as the Brown Pelican, in such a state of distress and not do anything. I hope that through my fundraising efforts and by raising awareness with teens and adults that we can save the lives of many animals.

What kind of fundraisers have you been doing?

We have received some nice donations through our website and people have responded really well to our t-shirts (www.TeenagersCare.org/id17.html). Some of the kids in Stone Harbor even had a lemonade stand yesterday and raised $127 in just 2 hours. They handed out free Teenagers Care/Help Clean Up The Spill wristbands. People have been very generous. I hope to raise a significant amount throughout the summer.

We love the pelican T-shirt. Who designed it?

I initially designed a t-shirt and my dad's old company offered to enhance it for free. The response to the t-shirt has been very positive.

What has the response been to your idea to create Teenagers Care?

With Teenagers Care just starting up in the last two weeks the response has been amazing. I have learned an incredible amount in a very short time. This all started with a conversation my dad and I had driving on a trip to Washington, DC. I really wanted to do something about the oil spill and so far my friends and their friends have responded with great support.

How are you getting your friends to help?

My friends have been helping to sell and ship the t-shirts, solicit donations, send people to our Facebook page and the TeenagersCare.org website. They also have helped with brainstorming ideas for Teenagers Care. This weekend they will be helping at 4th of July events and throughout the summer to raise money for wildlife in the Gulf area.

How are you getting the word out about your organization?

Facebook has been a great resource. In just 10 days we have over 300 fans and 156,000 impressions. Our website has received 25,637 hits from over 11 countries in 2 weeks. It's amazing how easy Register.com and Facebook are to work with. We also have been handing out free helpcleanupthespill.com and TeenagersCare.org wristbands driving people to the website.

How much have you collected so far?

In just under two weeks we have raised close to $5,000. Friends from around the country have offered to solicit donations. I would like to raise as much as $100,000 in the next few months.

Which animals are benefiting from your collection drive?

Initially we will be helping the Brown Pelican, through donations to local wildlife rehabilitation organizations. We also know that dolphins are in distress and plan to support grassroots groups that are saving them from the spill. We are in the midst of finalizing the first round of donations and groups benefiting from the effort.

What would you say to BP?

The oil rig should have never been placed into the Gulf if there were not functional fail-safe systems in place. It's their responsibility to clean up the crisis that they have created and they should be held accountable for their actions. But, in the meantime, we as citizens must help wherever possible to save wildlife and clean up their habitat. BP just won't be able to handle it all and people need to realize that fact. Louisiana alone has around 7000 miles of very jagged coastline not to mention the Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida coastlands. BP will need the help of local organizations to find animals and nature in distress.

About Teenagers Care:  Teenagers Care is a nonprofit organization started in 2010 by Matt Pierce of Stone Harbor, NJ in response to the Gulf oil spill. The mission of Teenagers Care is to demonstrate to the world that teenagers care about the environment, each other and world peace through fund raising and other philanthropic efforts.  Teenagers Care oil spill donations will be made directly to grassroots groups and organizations that treat and save wildlife, preserve and clean wetlands, clean beaches and help other areas and families impacted.  For more information, visit www.teenagerscare.org.

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Blue Square - Israel Ltd. (NYSE: BSI) ("Company") announced that, following the approval by the Company's shareholders at the general meeting held on June 28, 2010 and approval by the Israeli Registrar of Companies, the name of the Company has been changed to "Alon Holdings Blue Square - Israel Ltd." It is anticipated that the name change will be effected on the records of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, July 16, 2010.

The Company's ticker symbol will not change. The CUSIP number on the Company's ordinary shares will change from 096055 to 02051Q 106.

Alon Holdings Blue Square - Israel Ltd. is a leading retailer in Israel. A pioneer of modern food retailing in the region, Alon Holdings Blue Square - Israel Ltd. currently operates 207 supermarkets under different formats, each offering varying levels of service and pricing.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, plans or projections about our business and our future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements may be, but are not necessarily, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," and words and terms of similar substance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events, results, performance, circumstance and achievements to be materially different from any future events, results, performance, circumstance and achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to compete effectively against low-priced supermarkets and other competitors; the effect of the recession in Israel on the sales in our stores and on our profitability; quarterly fluctuations in our operating results that may cause volatility of our ADS and share price; risks associated with our dependence on a limited number of key suppliers for products that we sell in our stores; the effect of an increase in minimum wage in Israel on our operating results; the effect of any actions taken by the Israeli Antitrust Authority on our ability to execute our business strategy and on our profitability; the effect of increases in oil, raw material and product prices in recent years; the effects of damage to our reputation or to the reputation to our store brands due to reports in the media or otherwise; and other risks, uncertainties and factors disclosed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, but not limited to, risks, uncertainties and factors identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2009. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

    Contact:
    Alon Holdings Blue Square - Israel Ltd.
    Elli Levinson-Sela
    General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
    Telephone: +972-3-9282670
    Fax: +972-3-9282498
    Email: ellils@bsi.co.il

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As demand continues to grow for smaller dimensions and extra functions in mobile devices such as smartphones and other portable devices, a new integrated circuit (IC) from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in protection and filtering devices, reduces the total space required to embed microphones for a variety of functions.

Consumer-electronic applications requiring a microphone are increasing, as users expect to use their PCs for voice calls, use voice commands to control devices such as GPS receivers and automotive systems, and record audio directly onto portable media devices. In addition, mobile devices such as cellphones that have traditionally featured one microphone are now adding extra microphones to support active noise cancellation for improved user experience.

Although demand for embedded microphones is increasing, little extra space – if any – is available inside the enclosure. Designers need solutions that make the microphone smaller and allow the essential interface circuitry to be mounted on the printed circuit board. ST's EMIF02-MIC07F3 is a next-generation device integrating the complete noise filtering, ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection and biasing for one microphone in a single IC occupying only 1.37mm2. The single chip replaces multiple discrete components that consume at least 20.8mm2.

The EMIF02-MIC07F3 also enhances performance by using ST's advanced PZT (Lead Zirconium Titanate) process, which allows high capacitance values within ultra-miniature dimensions. This gives designers extra freedom to optimize the filter characteristics. In addition, as all of the interface components are fabricated on a single chip, close matching between the capacitor and resistor values produces more repeatable performance than is possible with discrete components. This enhances the quality of the end product.

Major features of the EMIF02-MIC07F3:

• 1.17 x 1.17mm ST IPAD™ (Integrated Passive and Active Devices) package
• IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD protection
• High capacitance-density PZT technology: 45nF per mm2
• Single-chip solution enables:
  • Simplified design
  • Faster time to market
  • Enhanced reliability
  • Efficient supply-chain management

Samples of the EMIF02-MIC07F3 are available now, in 8-bump lead-free flip-chip IPAD package. The device will be priced at $0.25 in quantities of 5000. Additional pricing options are available for larger quantities.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2009, the Company's net revenues were $8.51 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com. 

IPAD is a trademark of STMicroelectronics.

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Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KYNP), ("Keyuan" or "the Company"), a leading independent manufacturer and supplier of various petrochemical products in China, announced today that it has completed and placed in service, effective July 1, 2010, a new desulfurization process at its current refining facility for BTX aromatics. By reducing the sulfur content, the Company will be able to realize higher selling prices and improved margins on certain of its BTX aromatics.

More specifically, the new process is being applied to Keyuan's BTX light aromatics, which account for 200,000 metric tons (MT) of the Company's total BTX aromatic production capacity of 345,000 MT a year. At the Company's current utilization rate of 100%, the higher pricing on BTX light aromatics could generate approximately $2.9 million in additional net profit per year. The total investment made in adding the desulfurization process totaled about $4.4 million and is expected to be recovered within 1.5 years. BTX Aromatic products include benzene, toluene, xylene and other chemical components for further processing into oil resin, gasoline and solvent materials used in paint, ink, construction coating and pesticides.

"Keyuan strives to use technological capability to enhance our product offerings to better meet our customers' demands for more value-added, refined products," stated Mr. Chunfeng Tao, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the Company. "By adding this desulfurization process, we will be able to realize higher average selling prices for our light aromatics, further enhance our margins and improve the return on our installed asset base. In addition to this process improvement, as previously announced, we are also expanding our overall production and facility capacity in order to capitalize on China's growing demand for refined petrochemical products."

Growing demand driven by China's robust economic growth, coupled with under-developed domestic production capacity, has led to an imbalance in supply and demand for refined petrochemical products that is likely to persist for many years. Due to the supply-demand imbalance that exists in China, Keyuan's customer order requests for 2010 have exceeded its current annual production capacity. At March 31, 2010, Keyuan had annual petrochemical manufacturing capacity of 550,000 MT of a variety of petrochemical products, including BTX aromatics. In order to grow its business to meet its backlog and increasing customer demand, Keyuan plans to expand its petrochemical manufacturing capacity to 600,000 MT in 2011. The Company also plans to double its storage capacity to 200,000 MT by the end of 2011, and to add a new raw material pre-treatment facility and an asphalt production facility in 2012.

About Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc.

Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc., established in 2007 and operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Keyuan Plastics, Co. Ltd., is located in Ningbo, China and is a leading independent manufacturer and supplier of various petrochemical products. Having commenced production in October 2009, Keyuan's operations include an annual petrochemical manufacturing capacity of 550,000 MT of a variety of petrochemical products, with facilities for the storage and loading of raw materials and finished goods, and a technology that supports the manufacturing process with low raw material costs and high utilization and yields. In order to meet increasing market demand, Keyuan plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to include a raw material pre-treatment facility, additional storage capacity and an asphalt production facility.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the impact of the proceeds from the private placement on the Company's short term business and operations, the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives, including the ability of the Company to sustain growth; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov ). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward looking statements.

    For more information, please contact:

    Investor Relations:
     HC International, Inc.
     Ted Haberfield
     Executive VP
     Tel:   +1-760-755-2716
     Email: thaberfield@hcinternational.net

     Mr. Andrew Haag, Managing Partner, USA
     Hampton Growth, LLC
     Tel:   +1-877-368-3566
     Email: andrew@hamptongrowth.com
     Web:   http://www.hamptongrowth.com

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• On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep® vehicles
• Consumers can experience the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the iconic Jeep Wrangler and the entire Jeep brand vehicle lineup

The Jeep® brand is bringing the "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour," an on- and off-road driving experience, to consumers in at least 11 cities across the country starting July 16 in Syracuse, N.Y.

The tour provides the ultimate on- and off-road driving test for attendees at air shows and auto shows, fairs and festivals all over the country. The program is free to those who pre-register at www.jeep.com/rocksandroadtour and bring a copy of their confirmation receipt. Typically generating an enthusiastic response, early registration is highly encouraged for those interested in attending in order to ensure a quick and seamless entry. The "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour" is open to the public and features obstacle courses that demonstrate Jeep Trail Rated® capabilities. Current Jeep owners are extended the opportunity to drive their own vehicle on a Jeep Owner's Playground. The entire Jeep brand lineup, including the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, will be on site to test drive.

"We have created the 'Jeep Rocks & Road Tour' to provide our current and potential customers with an adventurous experience that is exclusive to the Jeep brand," said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "We are partnering with various venues across the country to reach out to our loyal Jeep consumers, while branching out to those with new interest in the one-of-a-kind Jeep brand. This tour provides an ideal venue to experience the countless features and legendary capability offered in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as the other vehicles in the Jeep brand family."

The "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour" courses consist of several obstacles that simulate some of the rigorous testing that Jeep vehicles endure before customers get behind the wheel. Courses include elements that demonstrate the Trail Rated capabilities of Jeep vehicles for articulation, ground clearance, maneuverability and traction.

Jeep brand vehicles will be on-hand for participants to drive over a variety of surfaces. Attendees will learn to navigate off-road challenges, such as steep grades, rocky trails and log crossings, under the guidance of a trained instructor.

The "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour" features a number of interactive activities, including informative product displays. The family-friendly event offers children the opportunity to take part in the Jeep brand experience as well. Jeep kids can drive "Power Wheels" mini-Jeep vehicles, climb a rock wall and more.

The tour travels cross-country as it kicks off in Syracuse on July 16 and concludes in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 31.

The "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour" is one of several owner-loyalty programs created by the Jeep brand. Jeep Jamborees, which began in the 1950s, are the original off-highway vacation. The success of Jeep Jamborees spawned Camp Jeep, an annual outdoor lifestyle vacation experience launched more than 15 years ago. The enthusiastic response to Camp Jeep and Jeep 101 led to the spin-off "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour."

About the Jeep Brand

Built on nearly 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup includes the Commander, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all seven Jeep models are sold outside North America – and all are available in right-hand drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.

Follow Jeep and Chrysler Group LLC news and video on:

Chrysler Connect blog: http://blog.chryslergroupllc.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chrysler 

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/pentastarvideo 

Streetfire: http://members.streetfire.net/profile/ChryslerVideo.htm

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Orbel's Hi-Flex™ Fabric over Foam Gaskets are manufactured from a resilient open cell urethane foam core and wrapped with a durable high performance copper-nickel plated conductive fabric. These flexible metalized gaskets are lightweight, self-terminating when cut and exhibit low compression forces making them ideal for shielding seams, doors and access panels. Orbel Provides:

• A Variety of Profiles - Rectangles, Squares, D-Shapes, Bell Shapes, Knife Shapes and P-Shapes.

• Short Lead Times - Most standard profiles can be shipped within 24 hours. Custom profiles can be created in less than 3 weeks.

• Value Added Operations - Orbel cuts to length, kiss-cuts, clearance notches, and miter cuts for custom frame style gaskets.

• Customization - I/O Backplane and D-subminiature gaskets fabricated to meet your specific applications.

For more information, visit www.orbel.com or call us for a copy of our New Selection Guide (610) 829-5000.

Contact: Dave Robson (919) 463-7780, drobson@orbel.com

ORBEL CORPORATION

2 Danforth Drive / Easton, PA 18045

610-829-5000 / Fax 610-829-5050 / www.orbel.com

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This back-to-school season, Target® (NYSE: TGT) offers affordable, one-stop shopping for students and parents from school supplies and dorm decor to fashionable clothing and the latest gadgets.

Target highlights great savings on a variety of must-have products like the Epson all-in-one printer, scanner and copier, only $29.99, and the sporty USB 4GB Action Sports Tony Hawk Skate-drive or Burton Snow-drive available for only $13.99 each, to hip graphic print backpacks like the Trans by Jansport Supermax backpack under $30.

"The weeks just before school and college begin are busy for parents and students," says Kathee Tesija, executive vice president, merchandising, Target.  "Target saves families time and money by providing all the essentials in one store and at great prices."

Regardless of age, Target offers great design across multiple categories. A faux crocodile-finish storage trunk from Room Essentials® doubles as an occasional table, the Emerson 2.8 cu. ft. mini-fridge with dry erase door for $89 is perfect for sharing messages with roommates, and back-to-school basics include the Paul Frank for Target® notebooks and folders for $1.50.

In August, Target introduces Disney's D-Signed for Target, a new line of apparel and accessories for tween girls, available in sizes 4 to 16. Based on the fashions worn by Disney Channel characters from shows like Sonny with a Chance and Witches of Waverly Place, the collection is trend-forward and age appropriate.

School fashion is important to male and female students alike. This season, young men will find style and comfort with the Shaun White collection of graphic tees, plaid shirts and denim, and C9 by Champion® moisture-wicking training shirts, shorts and pants in a range of styles and colors.  Most items are priced under $20. And the girls can afford trend-right fashion from Mossimo Supply Co., available exclusively at Target, with skinny denim, vintage woven tops and gold ballet flats.

Keep It Social

Every new college student faces challenges—from living with strangers to eating on a budget.  Enter "College Memory Theater," a tongue-in-cheek series of ads developed by Target with MTV.com and ComedyCentral.com that offers solutions in entertaining format. Also available on the "College" tab of Facebook.com/Target is access to coupons, college checklists and a Roommates by Target application that allows students to set up a roommate group, so they can plan their shopping list, IM,  manage bills, divide chores with roommates and more.

Take Charge of Education

Target paves a path to graduation and helps K-12 students reach their full potential by participating in a variety of charitable education programs. The company's innovative Take Charge of Education® school fundraising program provides real dollars for real needs in schools nationwide. Here's how it works:

1. Guests apply for the Target REDcard(SM)
2. They then enroll in Take Charge of Education and designate a K-12 school of their choice
3. Target tracks purchases made by participating REDcard holders and sends a no-strings-attached donation check directly to the school's principal.*

These funds can be used for whatever schools need most, from books and school supplies to classroom technology. 

*Subject to Take Charge of Education program rules. See Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 for details.  REDcard(SM): Target® Visa® Credit Card, Target Credit Card(SM) and Target Check Card(SM). Subject to application approval.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,740 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.

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On June 3, 2010, iSkysoft Studio's DVD ripping and video conversion applications added support for the iPhone 4, enabling iPhone 4 users to easily convert DVD movies and format almost any videos for the iPhone 4. The default iPhone 4 preset saves you the trouble of figuring out the best settings and resolution for the iPhone 4.

iSkysfoft is now launching iPhone 4 Video Converter (iPhone Video Converter for Windows and Mac) Giveaway for two weeks, running from 13th July, 2010 to 26th July, 2010. Learn more>>

Enjoy DVDs and Videos on iPhone 4

Run DVD movies and any videos in your pocket and enjoy them on the go. You can rip commercial DVD movies to iPhone 4, play AVI on iPhone 4, convert MKV to iPhone 4, import WMV to iPhone 4, etc., which greatly enriches your digital life with the iPhone 4.

iPhone 4 Compatible Applications

iSkysoft has done extensive testing to provide optimized settings for the iPhone 4, and the result is quite satisfying: high conversion speed and excellent output quality. Video Converter for Mac (Windows), DVD Ripper for Mac (Windows), iMedia Converter for Mac (Windows), DVD to iPhone Converter for Mac (Windows), and iPhone Video Converter for Mac (Windows) offers iPhone 4 presets and the output video looks good on the iPhone 4's screen.

Pricing and System Requirement

iSkysoft offers a FREE upgrade to the latest version of the applications you purchased before. All DVD Rippers and Video Converters for Mac are perfectly compatible with Snow Leopard, and the Windows version of these applications fully support Windows 7.

About iSkysoft Studio

iSkysoft Studio is a leading developer of multimedia conversion and DVD backup tools for Mac users. iSkysoft products generally fall into four multimedia product lines, including Video Conversion Tools, DVD Ripping Tools, Stream Media Recorder & iPod Transfer and DVD Copy & Burner Tools. For more details, please visit http://www.iskysoft.com.

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Dr. Miracle's, a leader in the ethnic personal care industry, continues to expand its distinctive line of hair care products with the introduction of its new Follicle Healer™ Collection. Consisting of 4 cutting-edge SKUs, this line will focus its new Energizing Complex formulation on giving continued life and vitality to the damaged, dormant scalp follicles by infusing the anti-oxidants and vitamins necessary to enhance the growth of strong and healthy hair.

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Why Follicle Healer™? The concerns of our consumers are our motivation. We've been listening to their requests for new products, with a milder more pleasant fragrance, and even more nourishing ingredients. Attention has also been paid to the creative independence that women of color today have declared — with renewed pride in their hairstyles as an official statement of their individual style and comfort. We've delivered, on both fronts, in the form of Follicle Healer, a line formulated to go beyond the scalp to penetrate the roots of all hair types, and priced to accommodate the everyday 'budgetnista.' With the introduction of the Energizing Complex, the collection combats the issues experienced by ethnic women by infusing the robust all-natural nutrients and vitamins that provide the healthy building blocks of strong hair. Each product contains key components which hydrate the scalp, prevent hair loss or breakage, and increase blood circulation to the scalp as well as collagen and elasticity of the strands. Inspired by you, Dr. Miracle's proudly presents the Follicle Healer™ Collection:

Dr. Miracle's Follicle Healer POMADE- Fortified with tea tree, almond, coconut, and safflower oil and shea butter, rebuilding and nourishing the follicle for optimum growth. ($4.99)

Dr. Miracle's Follicle Healer CREME- Fortified with shea butter, vitamins A, E, C & B3 plus tea tree and jojoba oil for deep follicle conditioning producing super soft hair and a healthy scalp. ($3.99)

Dr. Miracle's Follicle Healer HYDRATING OIL- Fortified with tea tree, jojoba, and castor oil. Also contains shea butter and soy protein to condition and strengthen the follicle. Leaves hair healthy look with super shine. ($4.99)

Dr. Miracle's Follicle Healer DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT- Fortified with tea tree oil, aloe vera gel, soy protein and vitamins E, B3 and C which boosts follicle and scalp health leading to beautiful, soft, shiny hair. ($1.59)

Available at beauty supply and major drug chains July 2010.

ABOUT DR. MIRACLE'S

Dr. Miracle's, America's fastest growing ethnic beauty brand, markets more than 25 hair care products under the Dr. Miracle's Original Collection, Dr. Miracle's Hair Meds Collection, and Dr. Miracle's Styling Meds Collection brands. Celebrating 6 years in the industry, 2008 marked their launch into the ethnic skin care category with the WWD Beauty Biz award-winning My Goodbye Acne System. Available nationwide at local beauty and barber stores, national chains including Target, Wal*Mart, Kmart, Sally's Beauty Supply, CVS, Walgreens and Rite-Aid; and online at major drug chains websites and www.DrMiracles.com.

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- Play for Free Each Thursday in July with Rake Break and Win IPO Tickets, Added Cash, Tokens, and Trophy with Mini World Series at Boylepoker this Month

Boylepoker.com today launches its Rake Break promotion which will see players who opt in to participate pay no rake on Thursday July 15, July 22, and July 29 between midnight and midnight.

All players have to do is send their poker nickname to rakebreak@boylepoker.com and get playing for free for the next three Thursdays.

Rake and fees will be added to players' accounts in the form of bonus dollars.

Boylepoker.com is also running a series of value added tournaments to whet players' appetites this month as the big action in Las Vegas nears its final table.

The Mini World Series runs from Monday July 19 to Friday July 23 featuring five events including a main event.

The main event winner will take down a Boylepoker.com International Poker Open 2010 ticket worth EUR200 and an exclusive Boylepoker.com engraved glass trophy as well as the prize money to which Boylepoker will add a variety of extras.

The Mini World Series schedule is:

July 19: Day 1 - 100 VIP Points buy-in, main event token for top 5 finishers

July 20: Day 2 - $5 + $0.50 buy-in, $100 added and main event token to winner

July 21: Day 3 - $2 + $0.20 buy-in with rebuy/add on, $100 added and main event token to winner

July 22: Day 4 - $10 + $1 buy-in, $100 added and main event token to winner

July 23: World Series Main Event - $20 + $2, $500 added and IPO token for winner

About Boylepoker

Boylepoker is part of the biggest European poker network - iPoker. Players have access to a huge range of tournaments running around the clock with massive guaranteed prize pools and the opportunity to qualify for prestigious live events. The company does not accept players from the U.S.

For further information contact brendan.murray@pokermediaconsulting.com or +353863057469

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LeCroy Corporation (Nasdaq: LCRY), a leading supplier of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement solutions, today announced the launch of its latest USB 3.0 protocol analyzer, the Advisor T3, designed to significantly lower the cost of testing SuperSpeed USB devices.  The low-cost USB 3.0 analyzer integrates LeCroy's proven 5Gps serial data analysis capabilities into a highly portable unit with full support for troubleshooting USB 3.0 and 2.0 issues.

"Orders for LeCroy's protocol solution products have been steadily increasing in recent quarters, primarily driven by the deployment of new standards like USB 3.0 and PCI Express Gen3 for storage and consumer electronics applications," said LeCroy President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Reslewic.  "The portable Advisor T3 protocol analyzer is a powerful and affordable USB 3.0 solution that enables users to test and verify USB 3.0 speeds for a reasonable cost."

As LeCroy's value-priced analyzer solution, the Advisor T3 will enable developers to accelerate the time-to-market for SuperSpeed USB products.  The Advisor T3 is based on LeCroy's Voyager USB 3.0 verification system -- the world's most widely used SuperSpeed USB analyzer -- and delivers the same renowned accuracy and reliability in a small compact form factor for use outside the lab environment.

In addition, the Advisor T3 simplifies debugging of bridge environments by seamlessly synchronizing with LeCroy's new low-cost STX-M6-1 SATA analyzers. Bridging SATA storage devices to USB 3.0 has become a key application area for SuperSpeed USB development. Together, the Advisor T3 and the STX-M6-1 provide a true multiprotocol monitoring solution.    

About LeCroy Corporation

LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing and verifying complex electronic signals.  The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer, semiconductor and consumer electronics, data storage, automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets.  LeCroy's 45-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in "WaveShape Analysis" - capturing, viewing and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies.  LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York.  Company information is available at www.LeCroy.com.

Safe Harbor

This release contains forward-looking statements, including those pertaining to orders for protocol solutions, LeCroy's Advisor T3 USB 3.0 protocol analyzer, its characteristics, capacities, technology, design, performance, effectiveness and usefulness, the size of the market for such products, the likely cost range and whether that is competitively priced, and the effectiveness of third-party distribution channels. There can be no assurance that actual results will not materially differ from expectations. Actual performance and results of operations may differ materially from those projected or suggested in the forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, volume and timing of orders received, changes in the mix of products sold, competitive pricing pressure, the Company's ability to anticipate changes in the market, the availability and timing of funding for the Company's current products, the development of future products and the Company's ability to use intellectual property and protect its patent portfolio. LeCroy undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information on potential factors that could affect LeCroy Corporation's business is described in the Company's reports on file with the SEC.

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Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile, today announced that its analog mobile TV receiver, the TLG1121, has won the International Stevie® Award for Best New Product or Service of the Year in Telecommunications, at the seventh annual International Business Awards(SM).  

The TLG1121 is the world's first single-chip analog mobile TV receiver based on 65nm CMOS process technology, delivering worldwide support for free-to-air analog TV and FM broadcast reception on mobile devices, enabling consumers to enjoy live television programming while on the go.  The TLG1121 reduces package size by 25 percent when compared to the previous generation product while consuming 25 percent less power from the battery.  The smaller package size provides manufacturers with greater flexibility in PCB layout, enabling smaller, sleeker handset designs.  Reduction in power consumption translates to longer continuous viewing time for consumers of their favorite live broadcast programs.

"Telegent is committed to continually enhancing our mobile TV solutions to increase ease of design for manufacturers and to deliver the best user experience to consumers," said Ford Tamer, chief executive offer of Telegent Systems. "Telegent has now shipped more than 80 million chips globally, expanding access to broadcast television, including regions of developing markets where conventional television sets may be a luxury shared across households.  The International Business Award recognizes Telegent's achievement in providing free-to-air mobile TV to the masses, and we are honored to be named the best product or service in Telecommunications for 2010."

The International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business. Recipients of International Stevie Award trophies were selected from more than 1,700 entries received from organizations and individuals in more than 40 countries. Honorees were selected through two rounds of judging by business professionals worldwide.

Nicknamed the Stevie® for the Greek word "crowned," the awards will be presented to winners at a gala dinner on Monday, 27 September in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey.

Complete lists of honorees and other details are available at www.stevieawards.com/iba.

About Telegent Systems, Inc.

Telegent Systems is a fabless semiconductor company that enables the reception of live, free-to-air analog and digital broadcast television in mobile handsets and other portable consumer devices. Telegent's television-on-a-chip solutions solve the long-standing technical challenges that have precluded mobile reception of analog broadcast TV, enabling manufacturers and operators to benefit from the convergence of broadcast TV with mobile and portable devices. Telegent's products are the most widely sold broadcast television solutions for mobile handsets in the world. For more information, visit www.telegent.com.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

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The Tres Petite Concours: An Exhibition of Micro & Minicars is a display of small cars from Chicago collections – a museum on wheels – that seeks to enlighten and entertain.

For the July 17-18 event along the 900 block of West Armitage Avenue, in Chicago's Lincoln Park, visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite car…and their vote makes them eligible for a raffle drawing to take place at 4pm on Sunday, July 18th. The raffle prize is a driver and microcar for 4-6 hours. The winner selects the microcar from eight different cars. Imagine arriving at your next event in a microcar or having one parked in front of your home for a special event you're hosting!  

In addition to presenting 15-20 microcars and minicars circa 1950s & 1960s, The Tres Petite Concours will also exhibit current small cars – Smart Car and Mini Cooper – and a car of the future, an electric small car called the X-Car. Cars can be viewed around-the-clock beginning Friday evening (a sneak preview beginning at 6pm) through Sunday afternoon (4pm).

The Tres Petite Concours is sponsored by The LeMay – AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM (presenting sponsor, Tacoma, WA – www.lemaymuseum.org), Vintage Microcar Club (promoting sponsor, Evanston, IL – www.microcar.org) and Clean Tools (product sponsor, Westmont, IL – www.cleantools.net).

This is a free, public event that takes place side-by-side with two time-honored festivals – The 12th Annual Armitage Sidewalk Sale and The 42nd Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival.

About Teeny Tiny Productions, Producer of The Tres Petite Concours www.teenytinyproductions.com

Teeny Tiny Productions is a motorsports event planning company with extensive experience producing and hosting car and motorcycle events. The company is especially committed to the presentation and conservation of very small cars. Microcars are passenger cars with 500cc or smaller engines and Minicars are 501cc to 999cc. Some of the cars that will be displayed include Citroen Deux Chevaux, BMW Isetta and Fiat Cinquecento, which is reminiscent of Luigi in the animated film Cars. All visitors are invited to vote for their favorite car, resulting in People's Choice Awards on Saturday and Sunday as well as a grand, overall winner.

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The performance of crystalline silicon – widely considered a reliable solar module construction –  declines amid rising temperatures of rooftop modules, according to studies performed by TUV Rheinland PTL, LLC, a member of the world's largest solar and photovoltaic testing network.  

Most photovoltaic modules made with crystalline silicon are known to decrease by 0.5 percent per Celsius degree as the temperature increases. Dr. Govindasamy Tamizhmani, president of TUV Rheinland PTL, and Mr. Joseph Kuitche, Operations Section Head of TUV Rheinland PTL, plan to show the link among module temperatures and weather conditions. The results of the study conducted at Arizona State University and TUV Rheinland PTL have the potential to impact the type of module set-ups homeowners and businesses choose to install in the future.

The presentation will cover the types of weather conditions influencing the module's operating temperature and the thermal models developed to predict the temperatures of open-rack and rooftop crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules.  

The 20-minute presentation will happen during Intersolar North America's "Crystalline Silicon II – Modules & Systems" session on July 14 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Intercontinental Hotel, 888 Howard Ave., San Francisco, Calif. For information or to register, visit Intersolar North America at www.intersolar.us.

Intersolar North America 2010 takes place from July 12 – 15 in San Francisco, and focuses on photovoltaics and solar thermal technology. This year about 550 international exhibitors, 20,000 trade visitors and 1,600 conference participants are expected to attend.

Based in Tempe, Ariz., TUV Rheinland PTL is a leading provider of safety and performance testing, and market certification serving every sector of the photovoltaic and solar thermal marketplace, from the supply chain through to installation.

TUV Rheinland PTL is a unique partnership between Arizona State University, an institution with more than 50 years of research on solar energy and extensive solar testing know-how, and TUVRheinland®, a $1.5 billion global provider of independent testing, assessment, and certification services. With an international network across six continents, TUVRheinland® maintains the largest network of Solar Energy Laboratories worldwide, with five major laboratories on three continents.

For more information, visit www.tuvptl.com or call TUVRheinland® at 1-TUV-RHEINLAND (888-743-4652). TUV Rheinland PTL will be exhibiting at Intersolar North America 2010 in San Francisco's Moscone Center West Hall from July 13-15, booth number 9431.

About TUVRheinland®

TUVRheinland® delivers premier independent testing, assessment, and certification services to help companies gain access into global markets. Boasting an international network across six continents, the company's in-country experts ease the path to compliance with cost-effective pricing and quick turnaround times. The $1.5 billion corporation is comprised of an international network of more than 13,300 employees in 61 countries and serves most industry sectors and markets worldwide. For more information, visit www.tuv.com.

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Point of Common Coupling Interface (PCCI) - simple and standardized connection of renewable sources into network

KRANJ, Slovenia, July 10 /PRNewswire/ - PCCI is used for a simple, standardized connection of micro and small generation of electricity from renewable energy sources to network. It enables monitoring of energy generation and ensures safe disconnection from network. All types of electric energy from renewable sources or energy from photovoltaic, wind power stations, cogeneration, hydropower stations as well as "classical" small power stations can be connected. Completely safe and supervised energy generation is possible using PCCI. At each and every moment a responsible person can remote control and monitor what is happening at her/his PV modules, wind turbines, hydroelectric power station, etc.  PCCI is provided with a simple communication with the control center via Ethernet. You can get data about the consumption and connect to the network within the same cabinet, which decreases your costs. Small compensation devices can be easily added to the system. Various protection functions (voltage, frequency, island operation, etc.) or a combination of them are available. A cabinet is compliant with the requirements of electric utilities and with the regulations on connection of small power stations to the network.

MiSmart software will also be presented at our stand. MiSmart is an integrated solution used for storing and analyzing data on the consumption of energy products in industry, business buildings, dwellings, at the production of energy, etc. It is based on the modern program solutions, enables monitoring of a large number of metering points and is completely adaptable to your needs. It functions as a capable energy advisor.

We invite all designers of small power stations, investors in small power stations, electric utilities, owners, operators of business buildings and those who are interested in our solution to get further information and see the solution at our stand.

Iskra MIS, d. d. will be exhibiting at Intersolar North America 2010 in San Francisco's Moscone Center West Hall from July 13-15, booth number 9846.

About Iskra MIS, d. d.

Iskra MIS, d. d. is Slovenian, EU company that provides products, services and develops innovative system solutions that ensure efficient and user-friendly energy management in the fields of quality of electric power networks, distributed sources control, smart metering (AMM), smart usage of energy, demand side management and smart installations. It is a member of the Iskra group, which is the owner of the Iskra trademark. The  Iskra trademark is registered and protected in 54 countries worldwide and is the first Slovene trademark registered in EU.

More information about Iskra MIS can be found on the internet at http://www.iskra-mis.si/ or at

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The Neighborhood SHOcase, a national homebuyer auction series designed for working families was launched by Fulton County Chairman John Eaves and DeKalb County Board of Commissioner's Presiding Officer Larry Johnson, APD Solutions, Hudson & Marshall, and a coalition including lenders, real estate professionals, consumer and housing groups.

The Neighborhood SHOcase is a Special Homeownership Opportunity (SHO) event where working families can purchase real estate for an affordable price, at an auction marketplace, in the neighborhoods they desire to live without competition from investors.  The first stop of this national tour will be in Metro Atlanta with the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County and Fulton County neighborhoods as the target. These areas have seen major increases in foreclosures over the past few years.  National projections indicate as many as 11 million new foreclosures over the next 18 months.

"Fulton County neighborhoods are heavily impacted by foreclosures.  Our goal is to provide a marketplace for families to purchase and occupy homes without competition from investors.  We support the Neighborhood SHOcase as a vital way of reviving metro Atlanta neighborhoods.  We salute the efforts of APD Solutions to reduce vacancy rates and help sustain healthy neighborhoods," said John Eaves, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

Many consumers are interested and capable of buying foreclosed homes but are confused by conflicting information and discouraging messages. Too often in today's market when a family is able to walk down the path to homeownership the home they want is purchased by an investor through portfolio purchase or auction. The Atlanta collaborative has down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible families and access to flexible financing including interest rates of below 5%.

"We are trying to create a marketplace for homebuyers that is empowering and presents an opportunity to purchase their new home at a real value," said Vaughn D. Irons, CEO of APD Solutions.  "Working families deserve a chance to get a high level of support in their desire to own a home and have the same pricing advantages and convenience as investors in buying real estate."

The History of the SHOcase and Source of Assets

APDS is launching a local SHOcase collaborative in 12 major communities across the nation, including Dallas, Washington, DC, West Palm Beach, and San Francisco Bay Area. Formerly called the Hope for Homes Auction and Affordable Housing Opportunity Event, the SHOcase was created by APD in the early 90's as a part of its work with the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) and FDIC. The SHOcase was a successful disposition strategy used to liquidate vacant and abandon real estate to owner occupants. Recognizing similar conditions and trends as the Savings & Loan challenges, APDS decided to reintroduce the concept as a creative option for saving foreclosure ravaged neighborhoods. Partnering with APDS on those early homebuyer auction events was Hudson & Marshall.

"We started the homeowner auction with APD 20 years ago, right here in Atlanta and I'm excited to be doing these auctions again.  We do auctions all day every day, but what makes these auctions unique is the involvement of community and municipal partners; the assembly of the home purchase subsidies is also key," said Monty Marshall, Chief Auctioneer, Hudson and Marshall.  "My Dad, may he rest in peace, always enjoyed the homeowner auctions more because families are excited to buy their home versus investors that buy homes as a business transaction, looking for a specific return on investment," he added.

The sources of assets for sale were provided by servicers, nonprofits, institutional investors, local governments and home builders. Most homes are fully renovated including half of the properties being from the Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The other private sector properties were assembled by APDS in the same areas as the NSP homes in an effort to create more concentration and impact. Builders and developers hurt by the real estate downturn have found this a viable option for disposing of their inventory and having a positive impact on families and neighborhoods.

Chris Burke, VP of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders shared. "The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association fully supports APD Solutions Neighborhood SHOcase.  Through this program APD Solutions utilizes its resources and vast experience as a conduit between builders and consumers to providing excellent housing choices for qualified buyers to stabilize these communities.   APD Solutions is providing a vehicle towards neighborhood stabilization that improves everyone's quality of life." 

How to Get Involved in SHOcase

One of the unique aspects of the Neighborhood SHOcase is the extensive effort to qualify families for financing, connect them to down payment assistance and prepare them for the auction experience.

"I support this endeavor one hundred percent. We need to find creative ways to get families back into homes," said Larry Johnson, Presiding Officer, DeKalb County Board of Commissioners.  "We not only need to look at the number of foreclosures, but remember that these are displaced families.  With the right amount of knowledge and preparation, they will be able to purchase affordable homes and stay in them.  By doing this we can improve our communities one home at a time."

Interested families can go to www.HomebyRequest.com to view the nearly 60 homes and to review the 4 simple SHOcase steps. To help those attracted to the homes APDS, in conjunction with nonprofits D&E Group, Greenforest CDC, and HomeFree USA will host a series of nearly 50 home-buyer preparation seminars to adequately prepare potential buyers on what to expect at the auction and to ensure homeownership readiness. Beginning today, interested families can go to the website to register for a free 1-hour seminar being held at locations throughout the community.

About APD Solutions:

APD Solutions, LLC is a national Neighborhood Revitalization Firm created to provide community development consulting and comprehensive real estate services to public and private sector clients. Our goal is to Restore credibility in the housing industry, Rebuild challenged neighborhoods and Renew the lives of impacted families. APD Solutions has a talented staff with over 200 years of combined relevant housing industry and real estate experience. We have offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Jacksonville and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.APDSolutions.com.

About Hudson & Marshall

H&M is America's Premier Auction Authority. Our 40-year history combined with our continued process enhancements and innovative systems have allowed us to become one of the largest and most respected real estate auction firms in the United States. H&M has set the standard as a full service auction company and continues to consistently raise the bar for our industry. Our number one priority is to provide top-quality service to our customers. H&M has assisted clients ranging from individuals to large, medium, and small corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions. Since 1999, H&M has sold over 70,000 homes throughout the country. We have offices in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia and Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.hudsonmarshall.com.

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The performance of crystalline silicon – widely considered a reliable solar module construction –  declines amid rising temperatures of rooftop modules, according to studies performed by TUV Rheinland PTL, LLC, a member of the world's largest solar and photovoltaic testing network.  

Most photovoltaic modules made with crystalline silicon are known to decrease by 0.5 percent per Celsius degree as the temperature increases. Dr. Govindasamy Tamizhmani, president of TUV Rheinland PTL, and Mr. Joseph Kuitche, Operations Section Head of TUV Rheinland PTL, plan to show the link among module temperatures and weather conditions. The results of the study conducted at Arizona State University and TUV Rheinland PTL have the potential to impact the type of module set-ups homeowners and businesses choose to install in the future.

The presentation will cover the types of weather conditions influencing the module's operating temperature and the thermal models developed to predict the temperatures of open-rack and rooftop crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules.  

The 20-minute presentation will happen during Intersolar North America's "Crystalline Silicon II – Modules & Systems" session on July 14 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Intercontinental Hotel, 888 Howard Ave., San Francisco, Calif. For information or to register, visit Intersolar North America at www.intersolar.us.

Intersolar North America 2010 takes place from July 12 – 15 in San Francisco, and focuses on photovoltaics and solar thermal technology. This year about 550 international exhibitors, 20,000 trade visitors and 1,600 conference participants are expected to attend.

Based in Tempe, Ariz., TUV Rheinland PTL is a leading provider of safety and performance testing, and market certification serving every sector of the photovoltaic and solar thermal marketplace, from the supply chain through to installation.

TUV Rheinland PTL is a unique partnership between Arizona State University, an institution with more than 50 years of research on solar energy and extensive solar testing know-how, and TUVRheinland®, a $1.5 billion global provider of independent testing, assessment, and certification services. With an international network across six continents, TUVRheinland® maintains the largest network of Solar Energy Laboratories worldwide, with five major laboratories on three continents.

For more information, visit www.tuvptl.com or call TUVRheinland® at 1-TUV-RHEINLAND (888-743-4652). TUV Rheinland PTL will be exhibiting at Intersolar North America 2010 in San Francisco's Moscone Center West Hall from July 13-15, booth number 9431.

About TUVRheinland®

TUVRheinland® delivers premier independent testing, assessment, and certification services to help companies gain access into global markets. Boasting an international network across six continents, the company's in-country experts ease the path to compliance with cost-effective pricing and quick turnaround times. The $1.5 billion corporation is comprised of an international network of more than 13,300 employees in 61 countries and serves most industry sectors and markets worldwide. For more information, visit www.tuv.com.

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Elma Electronic Systems division, a leading supplier of embedded products and systems solutions built on open standards-based platforms like CompactPCI, ATCA, VME and VPX, has released a new two-slot VPX/OpenVPX test and development platform that accommodates both 3U and 6U boards via a shelf divider.  The new E-Frame Series Test Platform can connect multiple backplanes to efficiently simulate various fabric topologies, eliminating the need for costly custom backplanes and allowing high speed signals to be passed from one slot to the next.  

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The new E-Frame Series enables developers to power up one or more VPX blades under test and interconnect the J1 fabric connections to emulate the user's application.  Signals from an external device can also be introduced through the J1 fabric connector or accessed on the J1 fabric connector using the provided SMA and SATA cable headers.  

The use of a standard VPX RTM (rear transition module) plugged into the back provides access to the J0, J2, J3, J4, J5 and J6 connectors, while simultaneously accessing high speed signals in the J1 connector, routed out the side of the backplane.  Each slot's J1 "A" channel is broken out into 16 SMA connectors and the "B", "C" and "D" channels into four SATA2 cable headers (12 total per slot).  

Designed for ease of use, the test platform features a 1.6" card pitch that enables easy cable access to components on either side of the board under test.  A built-in LED voltage monitor provides bus voltage compliance, and VNAs (vector network analyzers) and other probes can be used on the surface of the VPX card under test for enhanced testing capabilities.  

The new E-Frame Series measures 9U x 42 HP (8.4") x 11.73" and weighs only 18 lbs.  Located on the rear of the chassis, power input voltage is 97 VAC to 264 VAC auto-ranging and power input frequency is 47 Hz to 63 Hz. Total power consumption is 580 W.  The test platform operates from 0 degrees C to +50 degrees C at altitudes of up to 6,000 feet.  It withstands shock of up to 10 Gs at 11 ms and vibration to 1 G at 10 Hz to 330 Hz in non-condensing humidity from 5% to 95%.

Optional Elma computing products compatible with the E-Frame Series include 3U and 6U OpenVPX SBCs; secure, rugged, NAS and RAID storage solutions; fabric network switches; and FPGA-configurable I/O solutions.

Pricing for an E-Frame Series Test Platform is $6,200 in single unit quantities. Delivery is two to four weeks through Elma's Express Program.

For more information, please visit Elma's website site, contact Valerie Andrew at sales@elma.com, or call (510) 656-3400.

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About Elma Electronic

The Systems group of Elma Electronic Inc. supplies the widest range of commercial, COTS and rugged electronics packaging as well as a full complement of embedded computing products and services for an extensive variety of applications.

Elma's focus is to leverage proven technology based on VITA and PICMG standard architectures (i.e. VME, VPX, CPCI, ATCA and MicroTCA). With the acquisition of ACT/Technico in January 2009, Elma became a leading supplier of open-standards embedded boards and integrated sub-systems.  Elma's Embedded Computing Products and Services, including single board computers, mass storage, RAID, I/O and networking solutions, RTOS, Linux/Windows and device drivers will continue to be offered under the brand name of ACT/Technico.

Celebrating its 50th year in business, Elma Electronic manages entire projects from initial system architecture to specification, design, manufacturing and test through its worldwide production facilities and sales offices. The company serves the mil/aero, industrial, research, telecom, medical and commercial markets and is certified to ISO 9001.

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A new report from Thomson Reuters released today and shared at the Aspen Ideas Festival cites exponential increases in the volume, frequency and variety of data as a critical risk factor in decision-making, especially in time sensitive situations.

The report led by David Craig, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Peter Jackson, Chief Scientist and Vice President, Thomson Reuters Legal, draws on Thomson Reuters research as well as a joint study with Julian Birkinshaw at the London Business School.  The study indicates that when faced with unsorted, unverified "raw" data, 60% of decision makers will make "intuitive" decisions that can lead to poor outcomes.

Craig, who is speaking at Aspen today, notes, "The solution to data overload is to provide decision makers with what Thomson Reuters calls Intelligent Information: better organized and structured information, rapidly conveyed to the users preferred device."  

Data Overload: The Challenge of Exponential Growth

When data pours in by the millisecond and the mountain of information builds continuously, professionals inevitably cut corners and go with their 'gut' when making decisions that can impact financial markets, medical treatments or any number of time sensitive matters.

To that end, many government regulators have flagged increased financial risk-taking, which can be traced in some degree to imperfectly managed data, as a contributor to the recent financial crisis. Moreover, the world is awash with data -- roughly 800 exabytes -- and the velocity of information is increasing.  For example, the Thomson Reuters financial data network, the largest in the world, carries 750 updates every second.

The challenge is that the staffing and investment needed to ensure that information and information channels are trusted, reliable and useful is not keeping pace.  In fact, it is estimated that the information universe will increase by a factor of 44; the number of managed files by a factor of 67; storage by a factor of 30 but staffing and investment in careful management by a factor of 1.4.

Solution: Satisfying the Users' Hierarchy of Information Needs

Fortunately, as the Thomson Reuters study notes, the same technological revolution that has resulted in the explosion of information also opens the way to new and improved tools for providing intelligent information: better organized and structured information, rapidly conveyed to the user's preferred device.  

"The key is to build information systems around the 'Hierarchy of Information Need (HIN)'," notes Peter Jackson.  HIN is a concept developed by Thomson Reuters and applied to both information systems and the creation of professional digital technologies.

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• Trusted: The most basic need, trust, is enabled by rapidly aggregating the knowledge of professionals in a relevant space to ensure that data is pre-screened, verified and unbiased. It must also be trusted as secure, given today's cyber-risks.

 

• Connected:  Connections are enabled through technologies such as Thomson Reuters CLEAR Service, which intelligently connects and cross references data across internal and external web channels.

 

• Contextualized: Professionals can also contextualize information (is it right for my purposes?) through tools that aggregate the behavior of relevant experts/ professionals, extending knowledge to entire communities of users.

 

While financial markets have gotten the most attention recently, nowhere is the need for context greater than in the legal and regulatory area. This need drove the development of the Thomson Reuters WestlawNext product. This search tool rapidly and intelligently gathers and encapsulates case law and professional opinion from the massive data available across the web at extraordinary speeds.

• Channeled: Once contextual data is fashioned it can be delivered with appropriate speed to people (say every second or half second for a financial trader) or machines (updates in milliseconds).

 

• Knowledge To Act: After the criteria have been satisfied, a decision maker has more than information.  He has actionable knowledge that is trusted, reliable, aligned with his needs and ready to use with a minimal amount of guess work.  This frees him up to apply his intuition to his business, as opposed to verifying the quality and nature of information he receives.

 

"We must use the benefits of the information technology revolution to minimize its risks. This is a joint task that the private sector and governments must closely focus on if we are to avoid systemic crises, in the future, whether we speak of finance, healthcare delivery, international security and a myriad of other areas," comments Craig.

The full report "Intelligence, Intuition and Information" is available at http://thomsonreuters.com/content/corporate/PDF/Intelligence_Intuition_and_Information.pdf.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals.  We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.  With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries.  Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI).  For more information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com.

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International Expeditions is waiving the single supplement fee on its January 7, May 27 and September 30, 2011 Galapagos Islands cruises.  While reaping savings of 25 percent off regular fares, solo travelers enjoy in-depth looks at the archipelago's history, landscapes and singular wildlife on this intimate journey.

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On the 10-day Galapagos cruise, International Expeditions' 32-guest yacht M/V Evolution navigates to nine captivating islands, and unlike larger vessels, is small enough to access outlying Genovesa (Tower) Island.  Genovesa features thousands of red-footed boobies, short-eared owls and storm petrels.  The ship's pangas (landing craft) are used several times a day to go easily ashore.  Onboard, guests sail in comfort with spacious accommodations, fine cuisine and a host of amenities including an observation deck (perfect for whale watching) and canopied bar, plus complimentary snorkeling equipment, wetsuits and kayaks.

While touring, travelers visit Fernandina Island and Tagus Cove on Isabela Island.  Here, guests snorkel in crystal waters with green sea turtles, see marine iguanas and hike uphill for a stunning view of volcanic craters.  Guests also enjoy leisure time in Puerto Ayora, the largest human settlement, with ample time to browse in colorful art galleries and boutiques.

In addition to daily snorkeling and hiking through deserts, rainforests and volcanic terrain, other highlights include visiting the Charles Darwin Research Center, famous for its tortoise breeding programs; an exploration of Santiago Island, a haven for finches, doves and Galapagos hawks; and a sailing to iconic Kicker Rock.

Highly trained Galapagos naturalist guides enhance travelers' experiences by sharing their in-depth knowledge and bringing them within inches of giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins and other animals.

Prices for the Galapagos Islands vacations start at $4,998, and include accommodations, Galapagos tax and transit fees, all excursions, 23 meals, transfers and tips to porters and waiters for included meals.

Celebrating 30 years of engaging travel, International Expeditions specializes in small-group journeys to Earth's most exhilarating destinations. A pioneer of environmentally responsible travel, IE is committed to preserving natural habitats and improving the welfare of the people and communities it visits.

For information or a Galapagos Islands Cruise brochure, contact International Expeditions at 1-800-633-4734, nature@ietravel.com or http://www.IEtravel.com.

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Homeowners can enter to win the kitchen of their dreams as Merillat and the nationally-syndicated television show Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford are partnering for the 'Today's Dream Kitchen Contest.' Participants can enter online at DannyLipford.com now until July 25, 2010, and have the opportunity to win a complete kitchen makeover including cabinets from Merillat, countertops, flooring and appliances.

The theme of the contest is focused on function, and homeowners will be asked to enter a photo of their non-functional kitchen and to write a short essay explaining why they deserve a new kitchen full of Merillat's functional storage accessories.

"We've done extensive research on consumers and how they relate to the kitchen, and one thing we've learned – storage is key," said Susan Dountas, Merillat Brand Director. "We know more than 50 percent of homeowners who have remodeled their kitchens wished they had included more storage features.  This is why we're excited to offer this contest, because the key to a functional kitchen is a well-organized kitchen and with a few storage accessories and some insightful design tips that's easy to achieve."

The kitchen remodel, including the addition of storage accessories, will be featured on an episode of Today's Homeowner, so homeowners from all over the country can learn how to make their own kitchens more functional.  The grand prize winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria including appropriateness to theme and creativity.  The winner will be announced at the end of August.

To enter the contest visit DannyLipford.com.  For more information about Merillat's many beautiful and functional product options visit Merillat.com. For updated tips and trends join Merillat's Facebook page, check out their Round Table Blog or follow them on Twitter.

About Merillat. Based in Adrian, Michigan, and part of Masco Cabinetry, the Merillat® brand has been providing quality cabinetry since 1946. With manufacturing plants located throughout the United States, Merillat has grown to become one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers and the number one builder preferred cabinet. Merillat offers the best selection of stylish, quality products at a variety of price levels, and all Merillat products carry the seal of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association (KCMA). Merillat is leading the industry in consumer research to better understand what new home shoppers are looking for when purchasing a home. Merillat is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of the National Association of Home Builders, Professional Women in Building, a member of the NAHB National Council of the Housing Industry, Color Marketing Institute and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. A leader in environmental stewardship, MBCG has been certified ISO 14001 and granted an Environmental Stewardship Program certificate by the KCMA. www.merillat.com

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KLA-Tencor Corporation® (Nasdaq: KLAC), the world's leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related industries, today announced the 1000th shipment of its automated in-line inspection products for solar wafers and cells. The rapid adoption of these products has been driven by the market's demand for technology to reduce the cost per watt of solar-generated electricity. These tools are currently installed at most of the major solar cell manufacturers around the globe.

"KLA-Tencor is proud to announce this important milestone as it reflects our ongoing commitment to providing solar cell fabrication engineers with more accurate inspection and metrology tools—enabling improved yield and higher cell efficiency and quality," said Jeff Donnelly, group vice president of Growth and Emerging Markets at KLA-Tencor. "We remain firmly dedicated to advancing new technologies for the solar industry and providing reliable products that enable our customers to inspect solar wafers and cells faster and with increased accuracy."

KLA-Tencor's PV inspection portfolio features the ICOS PVI-6™, which was introduced in March 2009 for optical in-line, dual-sided inspection of photovoltaic (PV) wafers and cells. The PVI-6, from KLA-Tencor's ICOS Division, a leader in metrology and inspection solutions for the PV industry, is now widely adopted in the market and installed at leading solar cell manufacturers worldwide. The ICOS PVI-6 offers a number of key technical benefits over the company's previous generation tools, including:

• Higher accuracy and repeatability of measurements, with up to a 4x measurement accuracy improvement, delivering higher yields and improved end-of-line cell classification
• Easier calibration and set-up, with calibration time decreased by approximately 80 percent to enable faster product ramp during initial installation
• Tool matching and central module management, offering consistent and easily attainable results in large production environments across multiple production lines
• Support from a global organization with dedicated solar inspection and metrology engineers

KLA-Tencor's solar process control portfolio will be on display at the 2010 Intersolar North America Tradeshow, which will be held July 13 – 15 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, Calif., at Booth #9327.

About KLA-Tencor:  

KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC), a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions, partners with customers around the world to develop state-of-the-art inspection and metrology technologies. These technologies serve the semiconductor, data storage, compound semiconductor, photovoltaic, and other related nanoelectronics industries. With a portfolio of industry-standard products and a team of world-class engineers and scientists, the company has created superior solutions for its customers for over 30 years. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA-Tencor has dedicated customer operations and service centers around the world. Additional information may be found at www.kla-tencor.com. (KLAC-P)

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Statements in this press release other than historical facts, such as statements regarding KLA-Tencor's ability to successfully develop and market technology and products that will benefit customers in the solar industry, the PVI-6's expected performance, expected uses of the company's solar process control tools by customers, and the anticipated cost, operational and other benefits realizable by users of the PVI-6 and KLA-Tencor's other solar process control tools are forward-looking statements, and are subject to the Safe Harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to various factor