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MAXIM Magazine Unveils Their 'Hot 100' for 2006
Eva Longoria Crowned #1 for an Unprecedented Second Year in a Row
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MAXIM Magazine Unveils Their 'Hot 100' for 2006
Eva Longoria Crowned #1 for an Unprecedented Second Year in a Row

MAXIM Magazine, the #1 best-selling men's lifestyle magazine in the country and the world, unveils their highly anticipated 7th annual Hot 100 list. "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria makes history by topping the list with the #1 spot for the second year in a row, the first time that Maxim has bestowed the honor back to back. Rounding out the Top 10: MTV Movie Award host, Jessica Alba, (#2); Just My Luck's, Lindsay Lohan, (#3); Mr. and Mrs. Smith's, Angelina Jolie, (#4); "Dancing with The Stars," phenom Stacy Keibler, (#5); The Black Dahlia's, Scarlett Johansson, (#6); Shrek the Third's, Cameron Diaz (#7); Superman Return's, Kate Bosworth (#8); Pirates of the Caribbean's, Keira Knightley (#9) and hit R&B artist and Pulse's, Christina Milian (#10).

The MAXIM Hot 100 continues to be the barometer of Hollywood cool as it celebrates its 7th anniversary. Each year, MAXIM chooses 100 of the most successful women of the year in film, television, music, sports and fashion. All of the women on the list have several things in common, a tremendous amount of buzz surrounding them, undeniable beauty and a promise of greater things to come. Editors are given the daunting task of selecting which of these women will keep people talking throughout the next year. "The MAXIM Hot 100 continues to get hotter, and it is all because of girls like Eva Longoria, who always looks sensational and continues to reach new heights in her career," says Rob Gregory, publisher of MAXIM. "After Eva nearly crashed our website when we blew up her cover in the desert, we realized we had no choice but to make her #1 again!"

Longoria, who has seen her stardom rocket since the premiere of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" says of her back-to-back feat, "I was floored that Maxim named me #1 for the second year in a row! I hope that the San Antonio Spurs follow in my footsteps and repeat also!" She continued, "MAXIM and their readers have been so amazing to me, not only have they made it possible to see me from space, but to choose me out of so many beautiful women for the second time is unbelievably flattering!"

Past #1 picks include, Jessica Simpson (2004), Christina Aguilera (2003), Jennifer Garner (2002) and Jessica Alba (2001). MAXIM selects women for the Hot 100 that they feel will break new ground in the years to come. In 2004, MAXIM first brought Eva Longoria to our attention (#91) before "Desperate Housewives" even existed. #2 Jessica Alba who not only was the first #1 Hot 100 girl, but year after year has continuously been in the Top 10, moving up this year to the #2 spot from #5 last year. Notable omissions on this year's list include Britney Spears, new mom Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek.

Reality stars have a strong presence to this year's MAXIM hot 100 list. Newcomer to the list, debuting in the Top 10, "Dancing with the Stars" long-leg beauty, Stacy Keibler (#5). While season one "Dancing with the Stars" winner, Kelly Monaco, takes her stand at #13. Kristin Cavallari also makes her debut on the list (#23) only weeks after rumors of hooking up with newly-single, Nick Lachey.

Just as they have in the past, women in music also dominate Hot 100 list. Christina Milian (#10), Christina Aguilera (#16), Jessica Simpson (#18), Mariah Carey (#22), Avril Lavigne (#35), and Fergie (#36) are just a few of the successful, female artists that grace this year's list.

The MAXIM Hot 100 supplement will be available with the June issue of MAXIM, featuring Supermodel Veronica Varekova (#32) on the cover. The June issue also features a layout with up and coming 23-year-old pop star, Frankie, and a Q&A with "That 70's Show's" Wilmer Valderrama. Based on the huge success and national appeal of the Hot 100, VH1 will be airing a 1-hour special hosted by "Nip/Tuck" star Kelly Carlson (#63) on May 30th at 10:00 P.M.

MAXIM celebrates its 2006 Hot 100 list by taking over New York City on Wednesday, May 17th. The day begins with pampering as MAXIM and GARNIER FRUCTIS host a Beauty Bar for the elite at the Hotel Gansevoort. Then, the night kicks as MAXIM and PONTIAC present Christina Milian (#10) concert at an undisclosed location. Plus, Maxim hosts the hottest party in New York with the biggest names in film, television, music, sports, and fashion enjoying great music and cocktails courtesy of JOSE CUERVO at the infamous Buddha Bar.

MAXIM is the men's lifestyle magazine published 12 times a year by Dennis Publishing. Editor-in-Chief: Ed Needham. Group Publisher: Robert F. Gregory. Dennis Publishing, Inc. is a media company that publishes the two most successful modern men's lifestyle magazines in America -- MAXIM (2.5 million rate base) and Stuff (1.3 million rate base) -- along with general interest music magazine Blender (Advertising Age's Launch of the Year), and The Week, a distillation of the week's most important news and opinion from the US and international media. MAXIM, Stuff, Blender and The Week are registered trademarks of Felix Dennis. MAXIM Radio is broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio on channel 108.

1. Eva Longoria

2. Jessica Alba

3. Lindsay Lohan

4. Angelina Jolie

5. Stacy Keibler

6. Scarlett Johansson

7. Cameron Diaz

8. Kate Bosworth

9. Keira Knightley

10. Christina Milian

11. Kristen Bell

12. Katherine Heigl

13. Kelly Monaco

14. Rachel Bilson

15. Vanessa Minnilo

16. Christina Aguilera

17. Rachel McAdams

18. Jessica Simpson

19. Jamie-Lynn Sigler

20. Eva Green

21. Mischa Barton

22. Mariah Carey

23. Kristin Cavallari

24. Kate Moss

25. Charlize Theron

26. Cindy Crawford

27. Eva Mendez

28. Mandy Moore

29. Jennifer Love Hewitt

30. Uma Thurman

31. Emmanuelle Vaugier

32. Veronica Varekova

33. Natalie Portman

34. Jamie Pressly

35. Avril Lavigne

36. Fergie

37. Emmanuelle Chriqui

38. Paris Hilton

39. Nadine Velazquesz

40. Alicia Keys

41. Daniella Alonso

42. Sienna Miller

43. Gabrielle Union

44. Kelly Ripa

45. Beyonce Knowles

46. Rebecca Romijn

47. Mila Kunis

48. Nicollette Sheridan

49. Brittany Murphy

50. Sarah Silverman

51. Naomi Watts

52. Sara Foster

53. Moon Bloodgood

54. Heidi Klum

55. Venessa Marcil

56. Jessica Biel

57. Autumn Resser

58. Joss Stone

59. Jordana Brewster

60. Shakira

61. Joanna Krupa

62. Nicky Hilton

63. Kelly Carlson

64. Poppy Montgomery

65. Emilie de Ravin

66. Sarah Shahi

67. Evangeline Lilly

68. Cinthia Moura

69. Kelly Clarkson

70. Leeann Tweeden

71. Roselyn Sanchez

72. Anna Kournikova

73. Teri Hatcher

74. Michele Merkin

75. Maggie Grace

76. April Scott

77. Ciara

78. Bree

79. Halle Berry

80. Rachel Nichols

81. Penelope Cruz

82. Venessa Simmons

83. Rachel Perry

84. Amerie

85. Carmen Electra

86. Aubrey

87. Jennifer Scholle

88. Tila Tequila

89. Tami

90. Chilli

91. Kim Smith

92. Elisha Cuthbert

93. Grace Park

94. Brooke Burke

95. Tricia Helfer

96. Bridget Moynahan

97. FSU Cowgirls

98. Yunjin Kim

99. Jennifer Aniston

100. Natasha Bedingfield

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WORLDSPACE to Share Perspectives on 'The Changing Dynamics of Radio'

Expert Panel to Explore Emerging Technologies,

Evolving Infrastructures and New Content Trends

WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:WRSP) , one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, announced today that it has been invited to discuss "The Changing Dynamics of Radio" at the May 16th Mid- Atlantic chapter meeting of the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI). Tedros Lemma, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at WORLDSPACE, will join executives from National Public Radio (NPR), XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio on a luncheon panel to explore emerging technologies, evolving radio transmission/broadcasting infrastructures and new trends in content and programming.

WHO: Tedros Lemma, VP of Regulatory Affairs, WORLDSPACE

WHAT: Expert luncheon panel to discuss "The Changing Dynamics of Radio"

WHERE: National Public Radio

635 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. - Lobby Level Conference

Washington, D.C.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 16th, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

About Worldspace, Inc.

WORLDSPACE(R) (NASDAQ:WRSP) is the world's only global media and entertainment company positioned to offer a satellite radio experience to consumers in more than 130 countries with five billion people, driving 300 million cars. WORLDSPACE delivers the latest tunes, trends and information from around the world and around the corner. WORLDSPACE subscribers benefit from a unique combination of local programming, original WORLDSPACE content and content from leading brands around the globe including the BBC, CNN, Virgin Radio UK, NDTV and RFI. WORLDSPACE's satellites cover two-thirds of the globe with six beams. Each beam is capable of delivering up to 80 channels of high quality digital audio and multimedia programming directly to WORLDSPACE Satellite Radios anytime and virtually anywhere in its coverage areas. WORLDSPACE is a pioneer of satellite-based digital radio services (DARS) and was instrumental in the development of the technology infrastructure used today by XM Satellite Radio. For more information, visit http://www.worldspace.com/

Web site: http://www.worldspace.com/

Winterthur Museum Launches iPod-based Tours Starring TV's Keno Twins

Visitors to Winterthur Museum & Country Estate will be able to learn more about the extraordinary American antiques collected by museum founder Henry Francis du Pont with the help of a new iPod-based tour narrated by Leigh and Leslie Keno, the stars of PBS's "Antiques Road Show" and "Find!"

The museum offers the iPod audio tours in two ways: visitors who already own an iPod or other MP3 player can download the tour at http://www.winterthur.org/ for free, then bring it with them when they come to the museum (ticket purchase necessary for admission). For those without a listening device, Winterthur will loan iPods already downloaded with the tour to ticket purchasers in exchange for a security deposit of a driver's license or credit card imprint.

"The new iPod tours are yet another way that Winterthur is responding to the changing needs and interests of our audiences," said Winterthur Director and CEO Leslie Greene Bowman. "Audience research has shown that our visitors are interested in more options, more flexibility, and more independence in the museum experience. The iPod tour not only provides these things, but it gives visitors a chance to learn from two people who certainly know how to make learning about antiques fun -- Leigh and Leslie Keno."

Known for their appearances as appraisers on PBS's "Antiques Road Show" and as hosts of their own show, "Find!," the Kenos are both experts in the field of 18th-century American furniture. Leigh runs his own New York-based antiques business, Leigh Keno Antiques, while Leslie is senior vice president and director of business development at Sotheby's.

"American antiques have been a lifelong passion for us," said Leigh. "We started collecting when we were kids and continue to be fascinated by objects from America's past and the stories they tell."

"Every time we visit Winterthur, we learn something new," added Leslie. "There's so much depth and variety in Henry Francis du Pont's phenomenal collection that there's always something to discover. We're excited about sharing these discoveries with the people who visit Winterthur."

The tour focuses on a dozen objects dating from the 17th through the mid- 19th century on display in the museum's first-floor galleries, representing some of the best craftsmanship and design of early America.

For information, including hours and admission fees, call 800.448.3883. Online, go to

Web site: http://www.winterthur.org/

The Sippy Cups' LA Debut - 'Give Peas a Chance' - a Benefit Concert for The Larchmont Charter School

The Knitting Factory L.A. Hosts San Francisco's Rock Sensation for Kids and Families Sunday, June 11th, 2006 at 1:30 pm.

In their Los Angeles debut, critically acclaimed San Francisco kid-rock band The Sippy Cups will perform a benefit concert for The Larchmont Charter School of West Hollywood. Honoring its first anniversary, the free public elementary school is parent-initiated and celebrates the diverse cultures of Los Angeles. The Sippy Cups combine cool pop-rock tunes with comic juggling and playful audience participation that has taken San Francisco by storm.

The show takes place at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 11th at The Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028. An additional public show will occur at 4 p.m.

About The Larchmont Charter School:

Opened in September of 2005 with unanimous approval by LAUSD's Board of Education, and a generous grant from the California Department of Education, The Larchmont Charter School is committed to being a school with socioeconomic diversity. They provide a free hot lunch, free transportation and free after- school care for students living under the poverty level because they believe in the highest quality of education for all children.

"Although we provide a more enriching education for our students, we receive no more money, and in fact less money, than the average public school. Fundraising and grant writing are our only means of offering our students the superior education they deserve. The money from The Sippy Cups concert will be applied to subsidizing our Title I students and to our arts enrichment program," said Alice Horevitz, Larchmont Charter School principal.

About The Sippy Cups:

Created by three dads living in a coastal town just south of San Francisco, The Sippy Cups' first gig was a fundraiser for a community-built playground in their neighborhood. Just two years later, all concerts sell out in advance, their CDs fly off the shelves, and critical acclaim hails from the likes of The San Francisco Chronicle, ABC-TV, The New York Post, and Time Magazine. The powerful formula to The Sippy Cups' early success lies in their equal appeal to parents and children and a play list from The Beatles, Velvet Underground, Bowie, The Ramones and others. To top it off, their imaginative original tunes are climbing the kid radio charts and being sung by kids around the country. The SF Chronicle called them "Every parent's favorite kid rock band and quite possibly the illegitimate offspring of The Cat in the Hat and Joey Ramone."

What: The Sippy Cups LIVE in "Give Peas a Chance", a Benefit Concert

for The Larchmont Charter School

When: Sunday June 11th, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. (additional public concert

at 4 p.m.)

Where: The Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Directions and Information at www.knittingfactory.com

Age: All

Cost: $18 adults, $12 kids, Babes-in-Arms Free;

Advance Tickets through www.ticketweb.com

Source: The Sippy Cups

Web site: http://www.thesippycups.com/
http://www.knittingfactory.com/

Special Discount Tickets for Da Vinci Exhibit Available Until June 30

To coincide with the opening of Sony Pictures' "The Da Vinci Code" this weekend, the Palm Springs Air Museum is offering Southern California residents special advance discount tickets for the Da Vinci Experience exhibit. This premier west coast exhibit will feature more than 60 working replicas of Da Vinci's machines between November 3, 2006 and February 25, 2007. Early bird discount tickets are available until June 30th to the first 1,000 people who apply for them.

According to Godfrey Harris, co-manager of the Da Vinci Experience exhibit, "There is no doubt that interest in Leonardo da Vinci and his unique contribution to our culture has been greatly increased in anticipation of the release of the film. We thought it only appropriate to support this expanding attention to one of the world's most intriguing personalities by offering special early interest discount tickets to the Da Vinci Experience exhibit at the Palm Springs Air Museum."

Residents of Southern California are invited to log onto http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/ for a link to ticketing information about the Da Vinci Exhibit. Alternatively, residents are invited to call the Palm Springs Air Museum at 760-778-6262, ext. 239 to learn how to apply for as many early bird discount tickets as desired while supplies last. Early bird VIP tickets are priced at $15 for adults, $12.50 for seniors (65+), and $10 for students (6-17). Children under 6 are free. The early bird tickets are approximately 15% less than the regularly priced tickets.

The machines in the exhibit are organized around three themes: transportation, military and mechanical. Each model has been built according to Da Vinci's notes and with the materials available in 15th century Italy. Eleven machines are full-size and 25 are interactive. People of all ages will be fascinated by the chance to manipulate these machines to see how Da Vinci intended for them to function. Each replica is displayed with a facsimile of the relevant Da Vinci drawing and an explanatory text.

Questions about the exhibit or the ticket offer can be directed to the Palm Springs Air Museum at 760-778-6262, ext. 239 or e-mailed to davinci@palmspringsairmuseum.com .

Source: Palm Springs Air Museum

Web site: http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/

Tvia's LCD & Plasma TV Reference Designs, Powered by the TrueView(TM) 5600 Digital Display Processor, Are Now Shipping in 4 Major LCD and Plasma TV Manufacturers' Models

Tvia's renowned turnkey LCD-TV & Plasma TV Reference Designs, based on Tvia's TrueView(TM) 5600 digital TV display processor, are now shipping by four major TV OEM manufacturers for global distribution. LCD Bank, Suzhou Industrial Park Centronic Electronic Co., Ltd./QiuTong Electronics Technology, TOBO Digital Electronics, and TaiBao Technology have chosen Tvia exclusively for all of their Flat Panel Display TV products. The Tvia powered TV models shipping are 32" and 42" models for distribution in EU, China, South America and the USA.

Tvia, Inc. (NASDAQ:TVIA) , a leading provider of digital display processors for advanced flat-panel TVs, broadcast digital DVRs, consumer display and monitor products, today announces that four new manufacturers are now shipping Tvia's LCD-TV and Plasma (PDP) system designs with the TrueView 5600 chipset for LCD and PDP (Plasma) TV models. Tvia's TrueView line of digital display processors is used by the world's leading broadcast and consumer electronics companies. These four manufacturers are some of the leading developers and manufacturers of advanced flat panel displays in China for major global markets, including EU, China, South America and the USA.

All four manufactures have chosen Tvia's LCD and Plasma TV reference designs with TrueView 5600 for their new 32" LCD-TV or 42" Plasma TV which are manufactured under contract for major brand names in the consumer TV markets. Each manufacturer needed to provide complete TVs that could be produced quickly in order to win the contracts with named TV brands. Tvia guaranteed that by using their turnkey Tvia LCD and Plasma TV reference designs, with the TrueView 5600 digital display chip, all four manufactures could get to mass production within 45 days or less.

Suzhou Industrial Park Centronic Electronic Co., Ltd./QuiTong Electronics Technology is shipping 32" EU version LCD-TV based on Tvia's EU LCD-TV system design. LCD Bank is using Tvia products exclusively for all of their 32" LCD- TVs which are shipped globally. TOBO Digital Electronics and TaiBao Technology are both shipping 42" Plasma TVs worldwide, based on Tvia's Plasma TV turnkey reference Design with the TrueView 5600 chipset.

"Tvia continues to build their customer base with more manufacturers and major TV brands. Manufacturers turn to Tvia everyday for Tvia's turnkey TV system designs and custom TV design services. Tvia is providing them with the shortest time-to-market, highest possible visual quality, and support for global TV markets and standards, all at the lowest possible bill of material cost in the TV industry today," said Eli Porat, CEO, Tvia Inc. "We continue to focus on being the industry leader in TV System Designs combined with our TrueView line of digital display processors, providing the best full featured TV solutions for the global market today and more advanced digital HDTV systems for tomorrow," said Mr. Porat.

About Tvia: Tvia, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company which designs and develops an extensive line of flexible, high-quality digital display processors for digital LCD, PDP, HD, SD, and progressive-scan TVs, as well as other broadcast and consumer display products. Tvia owns and operates the world's leading independent TV design center providing manufacturers with proven TV system designs, allowing manufacturers to produce and manufacture the highest quality flat-panel television at a significantly lower cost with the shortest time to market. The combination of Tvia's TrueView display processors and leading TV system designs gives Tvia's manufacturing customers the advantage for building the most cost-effective, highest quality display solutions on the market. More information about Tvia is available at www.tvia.com.

About Foshan TOBO Digital Electronics Co., Ltd: TOBO Digital Electronics Co., Ltd. founded in early 1970, is one of the most award winning manufacturers of electronic, digital video & multimedia products companies in China winning over 10 national awards for product excellence including the 3 top awards for excellence in Home Theatre AV products. TOBO Digital Electronics specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and distribution of electronic, broadcast and consumer products specializing in TV, communication equipment, audio equipment and multi-media digital equipment. TOBO's OEM TV clients include JVC, Toshiba, Thomson, and Mitsubishi. TOBO provides complete OEM services for TV manufacturing for CTV, Plasma (PDP) and LCD-TVs. TOBO produces TVs for various CE brands as well as their own brand with widespread distribution worldwide as well as domestically. For more information about TOBO Digital Electronics please visit: www.tobodg.com

About Suzhou Industrial Park Centronic Electronic Co., Ltd./QiuTong Electronics Technology: SIP Centronic Electronic Co., Ltd. located in Suzhou Industrial Park, China, has been designing and manufacturing electronic products for over 30 years. SIP Centronic specializes in manufacturing of TVs and TV related products. SIP Centronic develops and manufactures complete lines of CRT, Projection TV, LCD-TVs and Multifunction TV monitors. Since 1999 SIP Centronic has been working with Philips to produce a full line of TV products including large format projection TVs. SIP Centronic has been producing TVs for famous domestic brands and in recent years has been an OEM/ODM manufacturer for major international brands for distribution in the USA and worldwide. For more information about SIP Centronic visit www.szhcdz.com

About LCD Bank: LCD BANK is a global electronics company based in Korea and China. LCD Bank specializes in the design and manufacturing of LCD-TVs. LCD Bank provides excellent LCD-TV designs and technology which has allowed them to gain market share on an international basis. LCD Bank's primary goal is to become one of the top LCD-TV manufacturers in the world based on leading edge technology, visual quality excellence, superior user features, and a very aggressive pricing structure. LCD Bank's excellent quality and dedication to providing world-class service and support has allowed them to grow significantly with an extensive and growing base of worldwide customers. LCD Bank will focus their efforts on becoming one of the premier manufacturers of LCD-TVs in Korea and China. LCD Bank's current primary markets and distribution channel include China, Korea, as well as the US and expanding into Japan in the near future. For more information about LCD Bank visit: www.LCDBank.tv

About TaiBao Technology: TaiBao Technology located in GuangZhou China, was founded in 2004 and is one of the fastest growing OEM/ODM PDP and LCD-TV manufacturer specializing in the design and contract manufacturing of TVs specifically focused on international brands for foreign markets.

Web site: http://www.tvia.com/

Belle Rock Entertainment Unveils New & Improved Sportsbook

- The Gaming Club Sportsbook's new site is launched to provide the most comprehensive betting opportunities, ranging from the World Cup to Big Brother

Belle Rock Entertainment today announced the launch of The Gaming Club Sportsbook's (http://www.gamingclubsportsbook.com) new site, taking a success and turning it into a phenomenon. Catering to the entire community of live betting fans on the net, the online sportsbook will offer punters the opportunity to wager on virtually everything worth betting on, ranging from major sporting events to reality television. If punters can conceivably place a bet on it, then they can assuredly place a bet on it at The Gaming Club.

Thrill seekers on the Internet will already be familiar with Belle Rock Entertainment's reputation for quality casino and poker play and The Gaming Club's Sportsbook's status as one of the top live betting sites around. That dedication to excellence is being pushed even higher with this new site. The Gaming Club Sportsbook has a simple to navigate interface, competitive odds, and one of the most comprehensive and advanced security systems around, all to ensure that punters have the best possible experience when placing bets.

Additionally, The Gaming Club Sportsbook offers a variety of deposit and withdrawal options to maximise ease and accessibility for each punter. Debit and credit cards including Maestro, Visa and MasterCard along with Electronic Bank Transfers are available for punters as deposit options. For withdrawal options, punters can utilise their Maestro and Visa debits cards, Electronic Bank Transfers, cheques and Visa credit cards. All of this means that if bets are placed in pounds, winners will get paid in pounds, and those winnings can be immediately transferred to the punter's debit account.

"From the number of bets and punters we had previously at The Gaming Club, we knew that we had created a truly great sportsbook. But we also knew that we could do even better," said Tim Johnson, Chairman of Carmen Media Group, owners of The Gaming Club Sportsbook. "This new site pushes the boundaries, bringing our punters the latest in online gaming software."

About Belle Rock Entertainment

Belle Rock Entertainment (http://www.bellerockentertainment.com) is a group of online casinos and poker rooms. It is owned by Carmen Media Group Limited, based in Gibraltar and is one of the most experienced and trusted online gaming operators in the world. Over the past 10 years, the various brands within Belle Rock Entertainment have become synonymous with exciting entertainment, the most advanced games and the biggest promotions. All of the Belle Rock Entertainment's online casinos carry the eCogra Players' Seal of Approval which testifies to fair play and responsible gaming, as well as secure and timely payouts. The group's major brands include River Belle Online Casino and Online Poker (http://www.riverbelle.com), The Gaming Club Online Casino and Online Poker Room (http://www.gamingclub.com), Jackpot City Online Casino (http://www.jackpotcity.com) and Lucky Nugget Online Casino (http://www.luckynugget.com).

Web site: http://www.bellerockentertainment.com

http://www.gamingclubsportsbook.com

http://www.riverbelle.com

http://www.gamingclub.com

http://www.jackpotcity.com

http://www.luckynugget.com

Source: Belle Rock Entertainment

Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Launches Major New Brand Campaign
New Ads Further Differentiate Company from Competitors

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHKR) , the nation's largest chain of double drive- thru restaurants, announces the launch of its new creative brand campaign designed to differentiate Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) from its QSR competitors.

The campaign, which was created by New York-based agency Amalgamated, promotes the brand's key attribute: the quick and efficient Double Drive-thru system. The television campaign kicks off today, May 15th, 2006, with the first in a series of 8 tongue-in-cheek television spots set to run in Checkers/Rally's markets across the country.

"Two is better than one, and that's the philosophy behind Checkers/Rally's double drive-thrus," said Richard S. Turer, Vice President of Marketing for Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. "Our double drive-thrus provide greater convenience to our guests and allow our guests to receive their orders faster, fresher and hotter. Our new 'Double Drive-Thru' campaign demonstrates this key point of difference, while having a little fun along the way."

In the television spots, the left and right side drive-thrus of Checkers/Rally's Double Drive-Thru engage in some "friendly" competition. The ads play up the QSR chain's fast-paced service element while showcasing its high quality, high value food offerings.

"This platform -- a mock battle between the two sides -- allows Checkers/Rally's to play up the retail messaging of great food at a great price while tapping into the fun, irreverent and entertaining personality of the brand," says Charles Rosen, Managing Director at Amalgamated.

About Amalgamated LLC

Amalgamated ( http://www.amalgamatednyc.com/ ) is an independent agency formed in May 2003 and currently has over 30 employees. With offices in New York, Toronto and London, Amalgamated's clients include: Ben & Jerry's (Unilever); New Belgium Brewing Co; Optimum (Cablevision); Svedka Vodka; and was named agency of record for Court TV and Clearblue Easy earlier this year. The Amalgamated team's prior restaurant chain experience includes Little Caesars(R), Hardee's, Sonic and Denny's.

About Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. ( http://www.checkers.com/ ) is the largest double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. The Company develops, owns, operates and franchises quick-service Checkers and Rally's double drive-thru restaurants. In 2005, Checkers/Rally's was awarded two of the industry's most coveted recognitions: Best Drive-Thru in America 2005 in the QSR Drive-Thru Study for Rally's, and Nation's Restaurant News Hot! Again Award for Checkers' sizzling business performance. Checkers/Rally's is the Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR.

Except for historical information, this announcement contains "forward- looking" and "Safe Harbor" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Web site: http://www.checkers.com/

RAYMOND WEIL Uses IC-Agency e-Research to Measure International Advertising Campaign Effectiveness

If someone asked you to keep an eye on a stunningly beautiful and glamorous woman, you would probably jump at the offer. And if the mission involved finding out what people are saying about her free-spirited personality and what kind of people emulate her trend-setting style, that would probably make the mission even more attractive.

The visionaries at RAYMOND WEIL have mandated Geneva-based Internet intelligence firm IC-Agency to take on such a mission. Launching a new advertising campaign featuring Charlize Theron entitled "Shine by RAYMOND WEIL," the luxury watch manufacturer has selected an Oscar-winning actress to showcase its innovative women's line. With the film debut of "North Country", they want to know how increased publicity for this new Brand ambassador will impact their own Brand and product notoriety.

This unprecedented move to harness Internet capabilities to know more about customers as they react to the Brand's marketing efforts shows that RAYMOND WEIL has gone far beyond competing firms in the luxury industry. By partnering with IC-Agency they will not only access precious customer insights, but will also be able to optimize their campaign investment.

To measure and track the evolution of the campaign and response to their Brand ambassador in a very short period of time, the Geneva watchmaker will benefit from both IC-DemandTracker(TM) quantitative research and IC-Insights(TM) qualitative reporting technologies. For Olivier Bernheim, President and CEO: "RAYMOND WEIL is fully committed to exploiting the latest e-research technologies to measure advertising impact and track customer insights. Our key objective is to systematically increase effectiveness and gain customer feedback at the same time."

"We will help RAYMOND WEIL to continually monitor the evolution of Charlize Theron's notoriety in each key market, while measuring demand for specific Shine watch models as well as interest for the Brand" indicates Claudia de Pretto, eLuxury Specialist at IC-Agency. "Our client will be able to know on a country-to-country basis which phases of the campaign generate maximum online response, and those which necessitate increased advertising pressure. This worldwide monitoring is piloted and carried out in our Geneva office with the unique technological expertise of our Canadian R&D team."

Flavio Quaranta, Managing Partner at IC-Agency Canada adds, "We are pleased to see that an independent luxury watch maker like RAYMOND WEIL has chosen to benefit from our FMCG-tested customer insight, media optimization and reputation management innovations."

Web site: http://www.ic-agency.com/

Cavalier's Phones Continue to Help Richmond's Idol

Cavalier Telephone, a leading provider of voice and high speed internet service throughout the mid-Atlantic and one of Richmond's 50 largest employers, announced today that they will continue to provide Richmond area residents with an easy way to support Elliott Yamin's quest to become the next American Idol. Cavalier will again establish phone banks at the Downtown Richmond Bottoms Up location and Melito's restaurant at 8815 Three Chopt Road.

"Last week's events went better than expected and we estimate that over 12,000 calls were placed from the two locations," said Andy Lobred, Cavalier Vice President of Product Management and Marketing. "Melito's and Bottoms Up have been terrific partners and provide excellent opportunities for people to have a fun evening while they are supporting Elliott."

Cavalier sets up a group of phones at each restaurant where customers can cast their votes quickly using the "ELLIOTT" speed dial keys marked on each phone. With so many American Idol fans calling from Richmond during the voting time, Cavalier has engineered its network to allow some calls placed from the phone banks to travel along Cavalier's fiber network to Northern Virginia or Philadelphia before going on to American Idol to help increase the chances of getting calls completed.

Televisions at both locations will be tuned to Fox's Tuesday evening broadcast from 8pm-9pm and voting will begin when the show concludes and last for approximately two hours.

Cavalier Telephone is a facilities-based, full-service local telephone company (CLEC) offering the latest in advanced telecommunications products, including advanced telephone features and high-speed Internet access for business and residential customers.

Web site: http://www.cavtel.com/

With Paint, Brush and Canvas in Hand, Local Artists Take Their Work to Fredericksburg Herb Farm

"Drawing is the root of everything," famous artist Vincent van Gogh wrote, and a first time Herb-n-Art Festival at the Fredericksburg Herb Farm is out to prove it. Herb Farm Founder and Owner Bill Varney and the Fredericksburg Art Guild, along with guests from Die Kunstler von Fredericksburg, The Kerrville Art Club and The Artisans at Rocky Hill will assemble Saturday, May 27, 2006 to capture the blossoms of spring on palette, as well as in fine food and music

The first thing you may notice: Just as the gardens at Fredericksburg Herb Farm have grown over the last twenty years, so too have the number of artists. For many years Fredericksburg boasted an enclave of talented locals, often discovered only by wandering off the town's beaten path. Six blocks off Main Street in 1995, Bill Varney brought to Fredericksburg a new creative voice using plants, soil and sky. Local artists followed as they too began to find their voice with a trek through the Farm's fragrant fair of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

Today the Farm's expanded landscape is abloom. Artists and lovers of art stroll, stand or sit, sniff, eat, sip and listen to the gardens stir with life -- often accompanied by guitar and song. Each piece of art or new artistic style has its own place in the garden to evolve: by a small stream at the back of the property, in rows of organic vegetables used by the Farm's Restaurant, amid the antique rose hedges, up against a windmill at the center of the Farm's enormous Star Garden, at play in the Children's Garden, in the privacy of the Secret Garden, or at peace within the Cross Garden.

Why all the fuss? Mostly to watch art and herbs grow. Art helps us see the extraordinary in the ordinary, but more important, the process not the product is reason to connect and celebrate. Just like gardeners, artists and lovers of art need environments in which to experiment and create. Many pieces of work will be represented at the Festival. Visitors will have a chance to see oils in action, watercolors take new life, pen and ink, and charcoals portray Nature's face. Foodies and fans of all things bling can partake in earth friendly products, select wines and feature dinner dishes designed to reflect the event.

And, if seeing all this handiwork takes root in a home make-over, you're in luck: the Art Guilds and The Herb Farm will sell the natural to futuristic, colorful and no-nonsense art by some of the biggest talents in the Hill Country.

10:00 A.M. -- 5:30 P.M. Vendors, Artists and Musicians will Perform

5:30 P.M. -- 6:30 P.M. Wine Tasting, Music and Raffle benefiting all 3

non-profit art guilds

6:30 P.M. -- 9:00 P.M. 5 Course Artistic Dinner & Music The Herb-n-Art

Festival is at the Fredericksburg Herb Farm 405

Whitney Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Source: Fredericksburg Herb Farm

wvarney@fredericksburgherbfarm.com

Web site: http://www.fredericksburgherbfarm.com/

Studio Movie Grill's First Houston Location Opens to Public on May 19
'Film, Food and Fun' Delivered for Summer Blockbuster Season

Studio Movie Grill, pioneer of the "movie grill" concept -- which combines first-run movies, a state-of-the-art viewing experience and high quality food -- will premiere its first Houston location in Copperfield, on Friday, May 19. Located at the northeast corner of Highway 6 and West Road, Studio Movie Grill will delight Houston moviegoers who expect no compromises in everybody's two favorite entertainment options -- dinner and a movie.

"We are thrilled to finally introduce Houston to Studio Movie Grill's unique combination of quality food, superior sound and projection, and fun, comfortable environment," said Brian Schultz, president of Studio Movie Grill. "Once moviegoers watch the latest summer blockbuster while enjoying a delicious meal and dessert, they'll never go to a traditional theater again."

Located in a former Loews 8-screen theater that has been completely renovated, Studio Movie Grill-Copperfield is the company's first Houston location of a concept that has enjoyed unprecedented success at its Dallas-area theaters. "Over the years we have learned a lot about operating two unique businesses -- theater and a restaurant -- in one location," said Schultz. "What we have learned has enabled us to 'raise the bar' and make Studio Movie Grill an experience unlike any other."

Special details include:

* Online ticketing and onsite kiosks to simplify ticket

purchases

* Individual leather recliners that swivel, roll and tilt

* An extensive food and beverage menu that includes garden

salads; hand-tossed pizzas; rib platters; premium wines and

liquors; domestic and imported beer

* Coaster lights that minimize disruption for surrounding

tables

* Highest THX(TM) standards for sound and projection

"We anticipate Houston being a great market for us, and look forward to announcing other exciting news about our business soon," said Schultz.

Studio Movie Grill-Copperfield is located at 8580 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77095. More information about Studio Movie Grill, including show times, menus, ticket purchasing, special event listings and other details can be found by calling (832) 593-6684 or visiting http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/ .

About Studio Movie Grill

Studio Movie Grill, the pioneer and leader in the move grill concept, currently has three locations in Texas -- Addison, Houston and Plano -- and is expanding to Arlington and Frisco. Studio Movie Grill has spent more than a decade refining its concept, and is now aggressively sought by developers as the perfect 'entertainment anchor' in new and existing retail centers.

Source: Studio Movie Grill

Ringo Starr to Open 4head Garden of Dreams at Chelsea 2006

Rock star legend, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach will officially open THE 4HEAD GARDEN OF DREAMS. Featuring over 7,000 plants, healing herbs and trees, the 4head Garden of Dreams is one of the largest exhibits on Main Avenue at this year's show.

Sponsored by 4head, a natural treatment for headache, without pills, the Garden of Dreams is designed jointly by Gold medallist Marney Hall and Heather Yarrow, who will be making her debut at Chelsea. The 4head Garden provides a haven for wild life, and also features numerous medicinal plants.. It is designed to appeal to the human senses - reflecting the subtle power, possessed by plants, to affect our daily lives, health and wellbeing.

The Garden will be home to native trees - oaks, ash, alders, lime - weighing in at 4.5 tons each. These will form the central structure of the woodland, sheltered by an entwined hedge of hawthorn, wild rose, hazel, dogwood, privet and wayfaring trees - providing nectar, nesting sites and berries for insects, birds and small mammals to feed on.

A babbling brook emerges from the woodland and meanders through a sunlit glade to a pool and an island. This 'Island of Reflection' is home to a dreaming girl - one of the largest living sculptures ever shown at Chelsea. The Eden Project's artistic director, Sue Hill, with her brother Peter, have created the girl - who is over 4 metres long and clothed in a variety of grasses and plants.

Across from the woodland and bordering the pool is a scented lawn, featuring even more plants and herbs renowned for their health properties, including mentha piperita (black peppermint), the herb from which levomenthol is derived from - the main medicinal constituent of 4head. Herbalists have used many of these plants for hundreds, if not thousands of years to help treat common everyday ailments such as headaches, insomnia and pain relief.

The Garden features a choice of paths - the woodland walk or the scented lawn. Both offer the visitor a chance to experience a sensory journey of relaxation. At the end of the woodland walk, an ancient stumpery, made of intertwined driftwood tree roots, stands at three metres (10ft) high and over two and half metres wide. Providing shelter and with a carpet of soft bracken, the stumpery invites visitors to rest, relax and dream.

A high resolution photograph accompanying this release is available to the media free of charge via PA Photowire or visit www.mediapoint.press.net or www.prnewswire.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

4head - THE FACTS...

4head is applied directly to the forehead by gently gliding the dispenser across the forehead to leave an invisible and non-greasy application. 4head is thought to provide pain relief by relaxing local blood vessels and causing a sensation of coldness, or tingling. This is followed by an analgesic (pain relief) effect.

4head is ideal for anyone who dislikes, or has difficulty swallowing tablets, pills, caplets etc - and avoids the inconvenience of having to swallow them with food or drink. Using 4head can also help to avoid the prospect of side-effects that can be associated with painkillers taken orally such as the possibility of stomach irritation with aspirin. 4head is an ideal headache treatment to carry around, whether at the office or out and about. 4head is suitable for adults, children and the elderly.

At just GBP5.95 for a convenient, pocket-sized dispenser - providing well over 100 applications - not only does 4head provide effective, natural relief from headaches, but also great value for money.

Contains levomenthol. Always read the label.

- 4head has teamed up with children's charity, "POD". This is a registered charity, which provides magic and laughter for children in hospital.

Pod magicians, puppeteers, musicians and clowns give regular monthly shows in hundreds of hospitals throughout Britain.

www.podcharity.org.uk

- New clinical trial results, just released, demonstrate that the effects of 4head, a natural, plant-based licensed medicine, can be felt beginning to work within just two minutes - without having to pop a pill.

- Watch the 4head garden being created on webcams www.4headgarden.co.uk

Ringo Starr and his wife, together with garden designers, Marney Hall and Heather Yarrow, will be available for photos and comment from the 4head Garden, situated at MA17 FROM 11am on the 22nd May. Prior to 11am or post 11.30am and after the 22nd May, Garden designers Marney Hall and Heather Yarrow will be available.

New Original Ringtones by Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and The All-American Rejects Now Available Exclusively Through the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones Promotion
Pepsi and Motorola Offering More Than 150 Original Ringtones
Yahoo! to Introduce First Full-Length Music Videos Created for Ringtones

Cell phone rings will never be the same, thanks to the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion, which begins today. For the first time ever in a large-scale national promotion, music fans can download* new ringtones written and recorded by today's top artists specifically for the ringtone format, a length of 40 seconds or less.

Pepsi and Motorola are teaming up to offer access to an unprecedented 150 original music and voice ringtones by Grammy Award-winning artists and producers. Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, The All-American Rejects and renowned producers Scott Storch and Luny Tunes are a few of the artists who have produced new ringtones that will only be available through the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion.

The Pepsi Cool Tones and Motorola Phones Promotion

Pepsi could award more than 260 million ringtones. There will be approximately 800 million Pepsi packages participating in the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion. One in three codes found under the caps of the Pepsi products will be good for a ringtone at pepsismash.com. Yahoo!, the exclusive online partner of the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion, developed and is powering the program site, http://www.pepsismash.com/.

Here's how the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones sweepstakes works:

* Look for a unique code printed under the cap of specially-marked Pepsi

products: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Sierra

Mist and Sierra Mist Free.

* Enter the code online at http://www.pepsismash.com/ to learn instantly if

you will receive a ringtone.

* Select a ringtone from a catalog of more than 150 selections located on

a custom ringtone store built on the recently launched Yahoo! Tones

destination, where consumers can find the latest ringtones, games,

wallpapers and more to personalize their mobile phones.

* Each Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones code is automatically entered

into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a Motorola RAZR(TM), Motorola

SLVR(TM) or Motorola ROKR(TM) phone. More than 12,000 phones will be

awarded during the promotion.

Ringtones Music Videos on Yahoo! Music

In support of the promotion, Pepsi and Yahoo! developed the idea to create one of the first full-length music videos ever produced specifically for ringtones. Mary J. Blige and The All-American Rejects star in two separate videos that feature the original ringtones they wrote and recorded exclusively for the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion. The music videos, which include a medley of several of the artists' ringtones, will premiere exclusively on Yahoo! Music at smash.yahoo.com. Blige's video is currently featured on the site and The All-American Rejects' video will be up later this month. In addition, Yahoo! is promoting the sweepstakes on their Front Page and across the Yahoo! Properties, including, Yahoo! Music, Yahoo! Games, Yahoo! Mobile and Yahoo! Mail.

Mariah Carey Television Commercial

A television commercial starring Mariah Carey for the Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones promotion begins airing nationwide today. Set in a trendy restaurant, Carey dramatically appears singing her new ringtone, "Time of Your Life," when a man's phone rings. Carey's performance literally brings down the house. The commercial was directed by Paul Hunter, who has won several awards for directing music videos and commercials, and produced by BBDO, New York, Pepsi's longtime agency. Radio and internet advertising will also run the length of the promotion from May 15 through August 6.

Motorola StudioMoto Mobile Tour

In order to bring the promotion to life for consumers, Motorola and Pepsi will hit the road with the Motorola StudioMoto Mobile Tour, a 12-week mobile music experience that allows consumers to "Live Their Music" at beaches, festivals and more. The mobile music studio will have interactive displays that allow visitors to create music, content and messages for their mobile phone. Additionally, guests are invited to visit the VIP lounge to enjoy cool, refreshing Pepsi products before visiting the DJ stage where they can log onto http://www.pepsismash.com/ to enter for a chance to win a ringtone, phones and more!

"Ringtones are a great form of expression and we're giving fans the chance to win original music created specifically for this format," said Ralph Santana, VP of marketplace initiative development for Pepsi-Cola North America. "We've been fortunate to work with very talented artists and to collaborate with Motorola and Yahoo!, who have truly helped bring this groundbreaking promotion to life."

"As a company dedicated to delivering self-expression through innovation and design, we are thrilled to team up with Pepsi-Cola North America and Yahoo to create an unprecedented entertainment experience for consumers," said Kathleen Finato, vice president of marketing, Motorola, Inc. "By offering consumers interactive environments dedicated to creating music, content and messages for true mobile phone personalization, this revolutionary promotion takes self-expression to the next level."

"These are new ringtones and ringtones videos from top artists that consumers won't be able to find anywhere else," said Dave Goldberg, Head of Yahoo! Music. "We are bringing together the power of Pepsi, Motorola and Yahoo! to give a voracious audience of fans the hottest content they want from the biggest acts in music."

Pepsi has a long history in music, having featured the top recording artists and a diverse range of hit songs in marketing campaigns, concerts and commercials. Recent associations have included superstars Kanye West, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Green Day. West and Stefani headlined the 2005 Pepsi Smash concerts.

Las Vegas-based MEGA, INC., Pepsi's music marketing agency, facilitated the partnership with the musical artists. Tracy Locke is Pepsi's promotional agency of record and they developed the promotional concepts.

About Pepsi

Purchase, N.Y.-based Pepsi-Cola North America (http://www.pepsi.com/) is the refreshment beverage unit of PepsiCo Inc. in the United States and Canada. Its U.S. brands include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi ONE, Wild Cherry Pepsi, Diet Pepsi Vanilla, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Mountain Dew Code Red, Mountain Dew LiveWire, Sierra Mist, Sierra Mist Free, Mug, Tropicana Soda, Aquafina, Aquafina FlavorSplash, Aquafina Sparkling, Quaker Milk Chillers, Dole single-serve juices, Tropicana Juice Drinks and SoBe. The company also makes and markets North America's best-selling ready-to-drink iced teas and coffees, respectively, via joint ventures with Lipton and Starbucks.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

About Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! seeks to provide online products and services essential to users' lives, and offers a full range of tools and marketing solutions for businesses to connect with Internet users around the world. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

* Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.

World-Class Documentary Photographer Chris Rainier Featured on Kingston's Icons of Photography Web Site Ansel Adams Protege Provides Helpful Tips When Shooting on Location

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced that internationally-acclaimed and award-winning documentary photographer, Chris Rainier, is the featured photographer on Kingston's Icons of Photography Web site beginning today. Recognized for his study and pictorial documentation of indigenous cultures and tribes around the world, Chris Rainier is considered one of the premier Master Photo Printers in the world. His love and appreciation for black-and-white photography can be traced back to his days as an assistant to Ansel Adams. Today, Chris Rainier continues his documentary photography of disappearing cultures around the world and is the director of Cultures on the Edge, a Web site which is part of National Geographic's Cultures Initiative.

Kingston's Icons of Photography program and Web site has quickly become one of the most popular online locations for photo enthusiasts and professional photographers to learn tips and techniques from some of the world's most respected photographers. Each month, Kingston(R) spotlights a new "Icon of Photography" who provides interesting advice and anecdotes for taking better pictures while sharing their unique approach to digital imaging, storage, and workflow.

As this month's Icons of Photography spotlight photographer, Chris Rainier will share a number of travel-related tips that have helped him navigate even the most remote parts of the world. His tips will also help readers capture the beauty and character in their own part of the world. Whether photographing in New Guinea or New England, readers will take away information that can be applied to their own photography and workflow.

"While I still have a love and passion for black-and-white film, my use of digital photography has allowed me to grow professionally and look at my subjects from a new and fascinating perspective," said Chris Rainier. "My use of Kingston media cards has given me the confidence to experiment with my work and literally create a whole new dimension to what I've been doing. In my world, film and digital are cohabitating in a way I never thought possible," Chris added.

"Photographers continue to rely on Kingston products to perform flawlessly in even the most extreme circumstances," says Wendy Lecot, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston. "The combination of speed and reliability has made Kingston a leader in the memory business. We will continue to provide photographers with products that give them the confidence to concentrate more on their photography and less on technology," added Lecot.

Chris Rainier has published three photography books -- Ancient Marks: The Sacred Origins of Tattoos and Body Markings, recently published in paperback by Insight Editions (www.insighteditions.com) following a hardcover edition published in late 2004; Keepers of The Spirit and Where Masks Still Dance, New Guinea.

Kingston will introduce a new photographer with his or her featured photographic tip, gallery of images, calendar of events and biography around the 15th of each month. Photographers and consumers can read the latest tips and view images by visiting www.kingston.com/digitalmedia/iop. Other Kingston Icons of Photography include: Barbara Bordnick, Colin Finlay, Douglas Kirkland, Gerd Ludwig, Peter Read Miller, and Harry Benson.

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Russia, Australia, Taiwan, China, and Latin America.

Thought Leaders From Hottest Interactive Media Companies Added to Digital Marketing Conference Speaker Lineup

CNET Signs On as Platinum Sponsor to Second Annual DMC

Ross Levinsohn, President of Fox Interactive Media, and CNET Networks CEO and President Shelby Bonnie have been named keynote speakers for the second annual Digital Marketing Conference held June 8-9 at New York City's Marriott Marquis Hotel.

This year's Digital Marketing Conference boasts attendance and participation from thought leaders from the hottest interactive media companies in the industry, including this year's Platinum and General Session sponsor, CNET Networks, the global media company.

Additional speakers recently added to the program include: Barry Wacksman, Executive VP and Chief Growth Officer, R/GA; Louis Gump, VP, Mobile, The Weather Channel Interactive; John Styers, Director of Data Communications Services, Sprint; Leslie Reiser, Senior Manager, Relationship and Interactive Marketing, IBM - Americas, Small and Medium Business; Branden Berger, Senior Strategist - Digital Innovation, OgilvyInteractive Worldwide; Jonathan Epstein, Co-head, Gaming & Interactive Group, United Talent Agency; Simon Assaad, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Heavy, Inc.; Adam Gerber, VP, Ad Products and Strategy, Brightcove; Dan Goodman, Senior Partner, Executive Director, OgilvyInteractive; Marc Landsberg, President, Arc Worldwide; and Dave Madden, Executive VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development, WildTangent.

"Attendees will benefit from a wide range of presentations and panel discussions on today's latest digital and interactive marketing opportunities," said Wright Ferguson Jr., Executive Vice President, Sales and Publisher, Adweek Magazines. "These innovators will provide pivotal insights on the state of today's interactive media marketplace."

For more information about the Digital Marketing Conference, and to register, visit www.DigitalMarketingConference.com or contact Dana Gerber, 646-654-5167. For information on the pre-conference programming presented by the Mobile Marketing Association, please visit www.MobileMarketingForum.com.

About CNET Networks, Inc.

CNET Networks is a global media company with some of the most important and valuable brands on the Web targeting passionate audiences. The company's brands -- including CNET, GameSpot, TV.com, MP3.com, Webshots, BNET and ZDNet -- serve the technology, games and entertainment, business and community categories. CNET Networks was founded in 1993 and prides itself as "a different kind of media company" creating engaging media experiences through a combination of world-class content and technology infrastructure.

About Adweek Magazines

Adweek Magazines are published by VNU Business Publications USA, a part of VNU Business Media. VNU Business Publications USA publishes 45 b-to-b titles in the entertainment, media, marketing, performance, travel and design industries. Its portfolio also includes The Hollywood Reporter, Adweek, National Jeweler and Successful Meetings.

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Artprice Announces Upcoming Launch of Artprice Decorative Arts

Artprice turned itself within a year into the world's leading marketplace for fine art, with nearly 34,000 works offered for sale every day and 90,000 daily visitors, up by 93% between October 2005 and April 2006.

Artprice's popularity, and its new Artpricing estimate service, have also revealed massive demand for trading and for pricing data in Furniture and the Decorative arts, particularly among its clients.

To meet this demand, together with a number of partners including Serveur group, Artprice has over the last 18 months developed a standardised classification covering all aspects of antique furniture including design. The target market for decorative arts/furniture in Europe and North America has transaction volumes twelve times higher than the fine art market, Artprice's current speciality.

With its universal classification of Antiques and Decorative Arts, Artprice will be competing directly with eBay's Antiques segment, while also offering antique furniture professionals simple tools for offering their goods to national and international buyers. It will also enjoy the major competitive advantage that the antique Furniture and Decorative Arts market has historically been based in France.

Artprice's globally unique archive of 270,000 catalogues and manuscripts dating from the 17th century to the present day is also the leading source of information on furniture: 80% of the catalogued auctions in its archive are listed as offering both "furniture and paintings". Artprice has nearly finished digitising its 18 million illustrated pages of furniture. A data base of around 90 million auction sales built around Artprice's records is due to go online in September 2006.

By providing its clients with standard classification criteria for Furniture and Decorative Arts, Artprice can, at no extra cost, generate fresh data bases of market prices. Its offer will also include the services it already offers in the art world: monitoring of future auctions, auction results, documentary searches, price indices and the Artpricing estimates service.

Artprice, the world leader in art market information, lists over 21 million auction prices and indices covering over 342,000 artists collected from 2,900 international auction houses. Artprice daily serves the main financial press titles and agencies with the art market trends. Artprice provides its 900,000 members (member log in), with its standardised classified ads that has become the world leading market place for buying and selling Art works (source artprice)

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Tabblo Announces the Beta Release of a Powerful New Tool for Collaborative Online Photo Sharing

-- Tabblo Inc. today announced the beta release of its new online photo sharing service, available at http://www.tabblo.com/. This new free service allows members to upload unlimited numbers of photos, choose a creative design, customize the layout, add text, and invite others to view their creation and contribute their own commentary. The resulting "tabblo" is far more than a typical online album or slideshow, but rather a rich visual story combining pictures and words in an elegant, professional-looking design. Tabblos can be shared online, printed, or published to blogs or web pages.

"People love to express themselves, and the ubiquity of digital photography has made everyone into a potential Ansel Adams," said founder and CEO Antonio Rodriguez. "Yet it is a shame that most photo-related sites out there focus on either hawking you prints and mugs or serving as the online version of a one-way digital shoebox -- you put your pictures in and you can never get them out again. We started Tabblo because we wanted to offer people a collaborative tool that would bring together photos, commentary, and art direction in a browser-based application that is easy-to-use, plays well with the rest of the online ecosystem, and advances the personal publishing revolution that blogs and wikis started."

Tabblo also offers members the unique ability to create poster versions of their online albums, known as "tabblos." These collages can be purchased for less than $10 each, plus shipping and handling.

Tabblo offers a unique set of features, providing members with:

* Total Creative Control: Tabblo members use the site's stylistic, highly

customizable layouts to arrange the photos the way they want and to add

as much text as they'd like, letting them tell their stories with

unprecedented flexibility and control. Built-in design rules ensure an

attractive end result. No more bland grids of photos. No more

advertisements splashed across your family album. Tabblo's members can

drag and drop images and text to design their own web pages, using

powerful photo editing and web page design tools.

* A Solution to the "Multiple Photographer" Problem: Tabblo allows

multiple members to contribute images and text to the same online

design, allowing groups of friends and family members to tell the

"whole story" of weddings, vacations, and other events by combining the

photos and words of everyone who was there in a single, attractive web

site.

* An "Open Data" policy: At Tabblo, our members' photos are theirs to

keep. People can always download the original, high-resolution

versions of their photos at any time, and we'll never delete them.

Members can also give friends and family access to their photos to use

in their own tabblos.

* Unmatched Ease of Use: Tabblo is a 100% browser-based application;

members do not need to download special software to take advantage of

its photo editing or web design features. The software also includes

features that will appeal to more experienced users such as the ability

to import photos from Flickr, iPhoto and Picasa and to publish their

tabblos to blogs.

For more information about Tabblo -- or to build a "tabblo" of your own -- visit http://www.tabblo.com/.

Examples of how someone might use Tabblo:

* Friends and family who want an easy way to create a web site that

aggregates photos of reunions, vacations, or other events.

* Parents who want to preserve and memorialize their children's athletic

or social events, and to create a poster collage for team members at

the season's end.

* College students who want to create a common place where friends can

post and exchange pictures of last weekend's parties.

* Couples who want to capture the entire wedding event, including the

photos taken by friends and the snippets of well wishers to accompany

the memories.

* Travelers who want to keep track of their adventures with images of

their favorite places combined with a journal about their exploits.

* New parents who want to share their baby memories with friends and

family.

* Artists, interior designers, or photographers who want to create a

visually appealing and low-cost online portfolio of their work.

* Business managers who want a way for employees to remember corporate

retreats or special events

How do I use Tabblo?

1. Visit http://www.tabblo.com/ and register on the site to create a

tabblo.

2. Upload your photos from your desktop and choose a layout and

background. Now you can design it however you choose, using a variety

of point and click tools to easily edit, rotate, apply special

effects, and add commentary to your photos.

3. After creating and designing your Tabblo, set the privacy level

(totally private, my "circle" only, invitees only, or available to the

entire Tabblo community).

4. You can then share the Tabblo with others and invite them to

collaborate by adding their own photos and text. You can also publish

your Tabblo to a blog or order a high-quality poster print.

About Tabblo Inc.

Tabblo Inc. is the creator of Tabblo.com, a next-generation online photo-sharing site that provides professional quality templates and powerful editing tools to create online albums, or tabblos, from photos taken by you, your friends and family to share online, turn into print products, or contribute to blogs and websites. Founded in 2005, Tabblo is based in Cambridge, Mass., and is led by experienced technologist and entrepreneur Antonio Rodriguez.

Hollywood’s Hottest Latino Celebrities Sign Children’s Books at Alma Awards to Benefit Verizon & NCLR Literacy Campaign

Eva Longoria, Andy Garcia, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paulina Rubio and and many others sign books to benefit Hispanic literacy charities

In support of Verizon Communications and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Hispanics literacy efforts, Latino celebrities signed children’s books at this year’s Alma Awards in Los Angeles on May 7th to raise money for local literacy programs. Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) served as host and producer of this year’s NCLR Alma Awards, which will air as an all-new 90-minute, prime-time special on Monday, June 5 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET/PT), from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., on the ABC Television Network

Basic literacy is among Verizon’s major priorities due to its enormous impact on education, health, economic development and the digital divide. Since 2004, the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, has provided more than $24 million to programs and organizations that support the Hispanic community.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos represent almost 20% of the U.S. population under the age of 18 -- the largest minority segment of the nation’s student population. Currently, Hispanic achievement rates in all levels of education remain low. Only 14 percent of Latino fourth graders and nine percent of eight graders can read at or above basic or advanced skill levels.

“Teaming up with the NCLR Alma Awards goes beyond entertainment,” said Patrick Gaston, president of the Verizon Foundation. “It’s an opportunity to support Latinos making a difference in Hollywood and leverage the celebrity status of some of today’s most talented Latino stars to raise awareness of Hispanic literacy rates.”

“Through the collaboration and generous support from the Verizon Foundation, many Hispanic children will have the necessary tools to improve their literacy rates,” said NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía. “We applaud Verizon for being a literacy champion in the Hispanic community.”

Verizon has been a long-time supporter of the Hispanic community and most recently joined the National Council of La Raza and Scholastic, Inc. to launch Lee y Serás(R) (Read and You Will Be), http://www.leeyseras.net, a national Latino early literacy initiative that engages parents and communities in the literacy development of their children.

As a proud sponsor of the NCLR Alma Awards, which recognizes Latinos making a positive difference in the entertainment industry, Verizon is raising literacy awareness on the national stage so that communities can champion this issue to help shape a stronger, more empowered Hispanic community.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), a Dow 30 company, is a leader in delivering broadband and other communication innovations to wireline and wireless customers. Verizon operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million customers nationwide; one of the most expansive wholly-owned global IP networks; and one of the nation’s premier wireline networks, serving mass market and wholesale customers. Based in New York, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 250,000 and generates annual consolidated operating revenues of approximately $90 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/espanol.

Google to Sell TV Ads? Search Giant's Willing to Try Co-Founder Sergey Brin Looking Beyond Web

Google is the latest entity interested in trying its hand at changing the way TV ads are bought and sold. Google co-founder Sergey Brin said this week that the company is looking to expand its auction-based model for Web advertising to TV and other media platforms.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin said the search giant is developing an online auction model for advertising sales.

Photo Credit: AP

During a question and answer session at a press day on the company's Mountain View campus, Mr. Brin said Google has already experimented with radio and magazine auctions, so TV is a logical next step.

"We're going to continue to try out different media," he said. "I'm certain that we can bring something to the table in these different areas, and hopefully it's enough to make a big difference and we can make each of those markets more efficient," he said. "But certainly we can't be sure of that. We're going to continue to try."

Earlier this week, Julie Roehm, senior VP-marketing communications, Wal-Mart Stores USA, proposed an auction-type system hosted by eBay for buying and selling TV advertising. Her comments came at the Association of National Advertisers' Financial Management Conference in Naples, Fla. She called on marketers to pitch in $50 million for a test of an online auction system.

In its proposal, eBay envisioned a trading system that would be owned and controlled by the ad market; eBay would likely take a small slice of transactions as a fee. But media outlets would decide how much of their inventory to offer on the system.

Not that Google is trying to diversify because it sees its Web and search ad revenue drying up any time soon. Google's Adsense model will be in demand as long as entities put pages up on the Web, Mr. Brin said. As for marketers, he said, demand is flourishing. "With the ROI advertising systems we have been able to develop, many of our advertisers will take as much inventory as we can send their way." If inventory doubled in the immediate future, "advertisers would be happy to go ahead and double their orders," he said.

During the session, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the search giant also has its sights on mobile-search revenue. Mr. Schmidt noted there are three times more mobile phones in use today than personal computers. Mobile search will have to be tailored to fit on a mobile screen, he said, because its small size does not lend itself to the long lists currently presented on the PC screen. Mr. Schmidt also tempered Mr. Brin's suggestion that Google is looking at TV, saying that more likely an ad auction system would apply to Internet video ahead of broadcast.

Google is currently running a trial for mobile search in Japan. That test includes location-based services -- that is, finding the location of a phone and linking marketers with the consumer. But Mr. Schmidt envisions mobile searches going beyond simple functions, like finding the number to a local pizza shop. Eventually, the company wants to integrate mobile search with a phone's camera function, enabling users to snap a photo and use mobile search to identify the person or object photographed.

Mr. Schmidt, however, during a question-and-answer session, said his company does not plan to enter the telecommunications business, either by rolling out Google's planned San Francisco Wi-Fi service to other locations or by becoming a wireless-service provider. "We're busy," he said dismissively.

Interestingly, as the company faces more competition from Yahoo, Microsoft and others, Google expects to get paid higher advertising rates. There is a "surprising at least, if not bizarre, aspect in many cases" that more competition in an auction can cause the price to rise, Mr. Schmidt said. "More search, more users, more advertisers, more innovation," he said. The model was built to grow without limits, he said. "I'm sure there are limits," he said. "But we don't see them today."

When asked whether Google will add advertising to Google News, Google co-founder Larry Page said it's probably on a company to-do list, but it's not a priority and he doesn't know when it will happen.

Google used the annual event to announce four new products, one of which -- Google Trends -- could be useful to marketers and advertising agencies. Google Trends shows graphs of search patterns for various terms or products, allowing users to quickly see what items are on people's minds. Dave Luhr, CEO, Wieden & Kennedy, said the tool would be good for planners, especially if it can be done in real time.

Google executives cautioned, however, that Google Trends is still a test product and it's only being updated monthly. One project developer at the session noted the disclaimer currently on the product: "Google Trends aims to provide insights into broad search patterns. It is based upon just a portion of our searches, and several approximations are used when computing your results. Please keep this in mind when using it."

Jampro VHF Slot Antennas Selected to Rebuild Afghanistan National Television Network

Jampro Antenna/RF Systems Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Afghanistan's Wizara-e-Mukhaberat (Ministry of Communications) for 24 of its top-mount VHF Prostar series slot antennas. The Jampro purchase is part of a national government effort to rebuild the country's television infrastructure, much of which was damaged or destroyed during the 2001 war. The government-run national network, People's Radio and TV Afghanistan, is headquartered and broadcasts from Kabul, and also currently runs regional stations in nine of Afghanistan's 32 provinces, many of which today operate on reduced schedules.

In making the announcement, Alex Perchevitch, Jampro president said, "The selection of our VHF Prostar slot series is an endorsement of our product, technology, and capabilities. Our Prostar slot series of antennas have a very well established record and we are very pleased to be able to provide such an integrated system for the rebuilding of the Afghan TV Network."

Jampro's Prostar series VHF slot antennas satisfied the range of requirements specified by Afghani broadcast engineers for PAL low, medium and high powered antennas. The units’ ability to be combined for HDTV and NTSC broadcasting at various power levels was also a determining feature in the selection process. Key factors additionally included the equipment’s proven reliability to withstand the brutal weather of a cold, mountainous country.

Jampro Antennas / RF Systems Inc., established to answer the need for quality broadcast systems at a reasonable price, is a leading supplier of antennas, combiners & filters and RF components for every application in the broadcast industry. Reputed for innovation and customization, Jampro builds each system to the specifications of the individual broadcaster. From the first system delivered in 1954 to those installed today, the Company is committed to consistent performance and quality founded on solid engineering. Today, over 15,000 broadcasters worldwide benefit from the quality and performance provided by Jampro systems.

Additional information on JAMPRO can be obtained at www.jampro.com.

AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC. ANNOUNCES NOTES EXCHANGE OFFER

AMC Entertainment Inc. (the "Company") announced today that it has commenced an offer to exchange up to $325.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 11% Series B Senior Secured Notes due 2016, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for a like principal amount of its outstanding 11% Series A Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016. The new notes have substantially identical terms as the original notes, except that the new notes have been registered under the federal securities laws and will not bear any restrictions on transfer. The Company will accept for exchange any and all of the outstanding Series A notes validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on June 13, 2006 (the "Expiration Date"), unless extended. Tenders of the outstanding Series A notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the Expiration Date. The terms of the exchange offer and other information relating to the Company are set forth in the prospectus dated May 12, 2006. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from HSBC Bank USA, National Association, which is serving as the exchange agent in connection with this exchange offer. HSBC Bank USA, National Association 's address, telephone number and facsimile number are as follows: HSBC Bank USA, National Association Corporate Trust & Loan Agency--Client Services Two Hanson Place, 14th Floor Brooklyn, New York 11217-1409 Attention: Paulette Shaw By Facsimile Transmission: (718) 488-4488 Confirm by Telephone: (800) 662-9844 . The Company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Additional information is available online at the Company's website at www.amctheatres.com

TiVo Signs First Upfront Deal With Major Advertising Holding Company
Agreement Provides Preferred Pricing for Clients of Interpublic Media's Agencies
Interpublic Media To Contribute To Development of New TiVo Interactive Advertising Products

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO) , the creator and leader in advertising solutions and television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced an upfront, multi-million dollar advertising agreement with Interpublic Media, which oversees the media services operations of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) , including Initiative, MAGNA Global, Universal McCann and a number of leading specialist media agencies.

"TiVo is pleased to have Interpublic Media as the first major advertising holding company to sign an upfront deal. This agreement further validates our commitment to the advertising industry and presents an opportunity for all of Interpublic's clients to leverage TiVo's DVR advertising to reach an attractive demographic," said Tom Rogers, President and CEO of TiVo. "TiVo offers an interactive advertising solution that enables the consumer to pause television and engage in a branded advertising experience, without missing even a second of the TV show a viewer is watching. We are excited to expand our long-standing relationship with Interpublic and look forward to capitalizing on their intellectual capital, experience and relationships in the future."

"Interpublic Media is committed to seeking out new opportunities to deliver maximum results for our clients, with return on investment for their media choices," said Mark Rosenthal, Chairman and CEO, Interpublic Media. "Signing an upfront commitment with TiVo not only provides our clients with preferred pricing, but also provides us the opportunity to participate in the development and rollout of new advertising products."

The agreement was handled through Interpublic Media's recently launched Emerging Media Lab. The Emerging Media Lab provides Interpublic's clients with better understanding of new developments in emerging media and new technologies. Interpublic Media and its agencies will have the opportunity to offer any new clients or non-TiVo advertising clients preferred pricing for the term of the agreement.

About TiVo Inc.

Founded in 1997, TiVo pioneered a brand new category of products with the development of the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its full set of DVR service features into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease of use, with such features as Season Pass(TM) recordings and WishList(R) searches, has elevated its popularity among consumers and has created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and photos. With innovative features, such as TiVoToGo(TM) and online scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV your way.(R)" The TiVo(R) service is also at the forefront of providing innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique platform for advertisers and audience measurement research. The company is based in Alviso, Calif.

About Interpublic Media

Interpublic Media oversees Interpublic's worldwide media operations, including Initiative, MAGNA Global, Universal McCann, and a number of leading media specialist agencies, with capabilities that range from programming and content development to interactive, retail and media barter. Interpublic Media aligns the holding company's media assets and maximizes the benefits they deliver to clients. The unit also works closely with Interpublic's assets in sports, entertainment and event marketing to deliver powerful media solutions for marketers.

About the Interpublic Emerging Media Lab

A center for marketing innovation, the Emerging Media Lab provides all Interpublic companies and their clients with a physical and virtual space in which to experience the trends and technologies that are shaping the consumer media experience, today and in the future.

NOTE: TiVo, Series2, 'TiVo, TV your way.' Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide.

Web site: http://www.tivo.com/

Vivid Entertainment Uses ICRA Labeling to Help Make the Internet Safer for Children

Leading Provider of Adult Content Supports Internet Content Rating Association's Self-Regulatory Efforts

Vivid Entertainment Group, the leading adult film studio, said today it will support the Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA) by adopting self-regulatory labeling and other steps to prevent access by children to online adult entertainment. Vivid will use ICRA's self-labeling technology to label all Vivid Web sites, and will carry an ICRA label on all of its Web pages that contain its new, downloadable movies. ICRA is a non-profit organization that exists to protect children from potentially objectionable material while preserving free speech on the Internet. Vivid joins other major Internet and communications companies in supporting one of the world's leading self-regulatory efforts on the Web.

Vivid's move comes on the heels of a decision by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to withdraw its preliminary approval for creation of a ".xxx" domain name for voluntary use by the adult-entertainment industry.

"We are taking this step to back the ICRA effort to protect kids from unwanted exposure to online material intended for viewing by adults only," said Steven Hirsch, co-chairman of Vivid Entertainment. "As an industry leader, Vivid takes seriously its responsibility to help provide tools that enable parents to monitor what is seen on home computers by their children. Our work with ICRA will label not just our Web site, but the Web pages that contain all downloadable content produced by our company."

Mr. Hirsch said Vivid is also supporting ICRA with a financial contribution and has agreed to participate in ICRA/Progress & Freedom Foundation-sponsored roundtable discussions on adult content rating in Brussels, Belgium June 14; Mr. Hirsch will be a panelist in a similar roundtable in New York City September 13, 2006. Vivid will also begin affixing the ICRA logo to its Web site.

"We commend Vivid for taking the initiative to protect children from adult content online, and we hope that other adult content providers will follow in their footsteps," said Stephen Balkam, CEO of ICRA. "Now that the .xxx domain has been rejected, it's more important than ever for providers of adult content to take the necessary steps to ensure their material can be accessed only by suitable users."

The ICRA label will alert content filters and other blocking devices that the material is not suitable for young viewers. In addition to using ICRA labels, Vivid plans to print a visual label on the packaging of its DVDs sold and rented in stores.

Mr. Hirsch said that Vivid's self-regulatory labeling program was a follow-up to last month's announcement of its "Burn to DVD" program under which consumers can download Vivid films directly to their computers to create their own DVDs.

Noting this new development, Mr. Balkam said that the Vivid step was particularly important in light of the changing nature and complexity of Web sites and digital content delivery, as well as the new devices, particularly mobile devices, that people now use to access the Internet. "ICRA's new vocabulary and technology were designed with these innovations in mind, to enhance our efforts in protecting children from accessing online adult entertainment."

About Vivid:

The Vivid Entertainment Group is the world's leading adult film company. Founded in 1984, Vivid pioneered the "Vivid Girl" concept, under which top adult film stars are signed to exclusive agreements that are styled on the old Hollywood contract star system. Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment for the couples market. It has created wide brand-name awareness through its films and through extensive licensing and marketing programs. The company is known for its innovative technological advances such as full function DVDs, a fast growing wireless program that is already active in 20 countries, its Burn-to-DVD technology and its popular website vivid.com. Vivid is a major supplier of content for pay-per-view networks in North America and internationally. For more information, contact rm@vivid.com.

About ICRA

The Internet Content Rating Association is a non-profit organization that exists to protect children from potentially harmful material while preserving free speech on the Internet. ICRA is supported by many of the leading Internet industry players: AOL, AT&T, British Telecom, CompTIA, Microsoft, T-Online, and Verizon. For more information, please visit www.icra.org.

Bill Gates' Cascade Looks To Compete With Televisa In Bid For Univision by Wayne Friedman, Monday, May 15, 2006 8:00 AM EST

A DAY AFTER IT WAS revealed that a Grupo Televisa-led group of investors made a bid for Univision, now comes word that a group led by none other than Bill Gates' investment company is also in the hunt.

Gates, the chairman of Microsoft Corp., manages private investments through Cascade Investment.

Cascade looks to compete with a Televisa group, which has pooled its resources with four buyout concerns--Bain Capital Partners LLC, Blackstone Management Associates V LLC, Carlyle Investment Management LLC, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.--and Venezuelan billionaire Gustavo Cisneros.

After Univision put itself up for sale in early February, bids for the company initially came in at a slow pace.

Many traditional media companies--Walt Disney Co., Time Warner, CBS--openly balked at the high-cash-flow multiple the company wants. At its current stock price, Univision's total price tag would mean a price just south of $11 billion. Univision is looking for as much as $14 billion, or north of $40 a share. Univision shares rose slightly on Friday, up 0.8 percent to $35.92.

Univision, based in Los Angeles, gets a third of its programming from Televisa, which holds a 16.5 percent stake in the company as of April. Federal rules bar Mexico City-based Televisa from owning more than 25 percent of a U.S. broadcaster.

Univision Communications' first-quarter profit rose 21 percent to $53.9 million. Its Univision and TeleFutura broadcast networks account for about 80 percent of the Spanish-speaking television audience.

Univision's prime-time audience--among the key groups of viewers 18-49--grew 17 percent in 2005, much more than ABC, NBC, CBS, or Fox, the company reported in March.

Starting in a few weeks, Univision--as well as other Spanish-language networks--will for the first time be part of the upfront buying season, in which advertisers will buy commercial time derived from Nielsen Media Research's Nielsen Television Index--the main measurement of TV viewers for the traditional English-language networks. Univision executives expect that the network, along with its impressive viewership gains, will ink big advertising revenues as a result.

Sony Rewrites Syndie Deal, Extends Barter Ad Reach To Station Websites by Wayne Friedman, Friday, May 12, 2006 8:30 AM EST

CBS, GM Strike Free VOD Deal For Comcast Digital Customers by Wayne Friedman

CBS HAS OFFERED UP A special promotion as part of its Comcast Video-On-Demand deal--free showings of CBS' "Survivor Finale" and "Survivor Reunion," sponsored by General Motors.

The deal is only for Comcast Digital Cable customers in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia, and will be available from May 15 through August 31. CBS' original deal with Comcast's On Demand service calls for a 99-cent charge to consumers--shows that also include advertising.

General Motors has been a long-time sponsor of "Survivor."

In four major markets, both shows will feature three brief commercial messages: one before the show begins, one at the midpoint, and one at the conclusion. Commercials will direct viewers to The GM Showroom, which is featured on the On Demand service. Viewers can get to long-form videos about GM vehicles.

Early this year, CBS and Comcast struck up a partnership in which CBS provides programming through Comcast's On Demand service. As part of that agreement, CBS owned-and-operated television stations in the top 7 markets now offer episodes of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "NCIS," "Survivor," and "The Amazing Race" for 99 cents per episode. These viewings include limited advertising.

Virgin Mobile USA Offers Exclusive 'Killa' Content from Cam'ron
Customers Get 'First Dibs' on Ringtones, Wallpaper
New Top-Up Contest Will Keep Lucky Winner Talking

Virgin Mobile USA and Warner Music Group's (NYSE:WMG) Asylum Records, in association with Diplomatic Man Records, announced today that hip-hop iconoclast Cam'ron is the latest to join Virgin Mobile's popular First Dibs line-up. And in an unprecedented twist on First Dibs, the "Cam'ron Tops You Up For a Year" contest will keep one lucky winner flush with free airtime for months to come.

Virgin Mobile customers can now experience 15 exclusive ringtones like "Get Ya Gun," "He Tried to Play Me" and "Love My Life" -- all part of the artist's latest album and DVD titled "Killa Season."

"Cam'ron has undoubtedly put his own unique stamp on the world of hip-hop," said Dominick Tolli, vice president of product management and development for Virgin Mobile USA. "We expect our customers will see him as another powerful addition to a long list of heavy-hitting First Dibs artists."

Virgin Mobile customers also have access to one non-exclusive ringtone from the album, "Touch it Or Not," as well as five exclusive wallpaper designs, featuring Cam'ron himself.

Top-Up for Summer -- and All Year Long!

In addition to his mobile music content, Cam'ron is bringing a new dimension to the First Dibs program as he looks to keep one lucky winner talking for a long time!

Every time a Virgin Mobile customer purchases a Cam'ron wallpaper or ringtone, he or she will be entered to win the "Cam'ron Tops You Up For a Year" contest, which kicked off last week. One lucky winner will receive $600 in Virgin Mobile top-up cards ($50 / month for a year starting on July 1, 2006). Alternatively, contestants may enter without a purchase by completing an on-line entry form at http://www.asylumrecords.com/virgin.

No purchase is necessary to enter or win the "Cam'ron Tops You Up For a Year" contest. The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Contestants must be 13 years of age or older as of May 2, 2006. Void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules at http://www.asylumrecords.com/virgin

About Virgin Mobile USA, LLC:

Launched nationally in July of 2002, Virgin Mobile USA, LLC is the nation's first wireless network created for and defined by youth. Virgin Mobile is a joint venture between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Sprint Nextel, which operates one of the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless networks in the United States. The country's first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Virgin Mobile's four million customers have access to a service portfolio that includes multiple voice pricing options, a full range of handsets and a broad array of messaging, music and mobile content offerings -- without long-term contracts. In addition, J.D. Power and Associates has recognized Virgin Mobile for providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience" under its Certified Call Center Program.(SM)

Virgin Mobile phones are available at more than 25,000 stores, with Top-Up cards available at more than 80,000 locations nationwide. Virgin Mobile products can also be purchased online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ or by calling Virgin Mobile At

About Asylum

Asylum Records, one of Warner Music Group's newest labels, is designed to provide full promotion, marketing and sales support to urban, independent music labels and artists. Asylum Records is distributed by WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's U.S. sales and marketing company. For more information about Asylum, visit http://www.asylumrecords.com/.

Source: Virgin Mobile USA

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http://www.asylumrecords.com/
http://www.asylumrecords.com/virgin

Prevx Research Indicates New PC Owners at Greater Risk of Infection by State-of-the-Art Malware and Spyware; New Version of Prevx1 Provides Advanced Malware Clean-up Capabilities

Automated Malware Research Company Highlights Risks for Users of New PCs Shipped With Free Versions of "Last Year's" Security Products

Prevx, a leading developer of Automated Malware Research, has spotted a substantial increase in malware and spyware infection rates among new PC owners. In the last two months, a number of malicious malware and spyware entities -- including Spyware Quake, Spy Falcon and Trojan.Taskdir -- have achieved significant penetration into tens of thousands of computers belonging to users of pre-shipped trial security products, particularly those shipped with new PCs.

Spyware Quake, Spy Falcon and Trojan.Taskdir are clear examples of the type of state-of-the-art spyware which has readily evaded detection by older and weaker security products to infect a large number of PCs. These spyware entities infect a PC, display a bogus warning that the PC is infected by a multitude of different pests and then promote themselves as the solution. Many users fall for the scam and part with $30 or more, only to find that the real infection still exists. Once infected the user's PC can be force-fed with just about any spyware, adware or malware infection the organizations behind these products choose. They have complete control of the user's PC and can monitor its use at will, potentially stealing personal and confidential information.

Prevx uses automated research fed by a community of more than 200,000 PC users running their Prevx1 PC Security Product to detect and determine new malware. In the last two months Prevx has recorded a significant increase in the number of new users downloading Prevx1 specifically to remove one or more of these malware infections. Existing users of free and older PC security products comprise a disproportionate majority.

Prevx cites a number of factors which make this scenario significant.

1) These infections have been around for a good while, so there has been

plenty of opportunity for security vendors to study them.

2) Their infection rates have been rising for a long period of time

indicating the security vendors are struggling to identify/or disable them.

3) Users are beginning to notice that they are infected and the security

products are not proving effective, indeed the user forums are packed with

postings about the key programs that make up these infections, namely:

TASKDIR.EXE,

PARAD.RAW.EXE,

DFRGSRV.EXE,

ATMCLK.EXE,

DCOMCFG.EXE,

REGPERF.EXE

4) These are polymorphic entities whose physical form can be changed

dynamically without affecting their functionality. This makes it very hard

for PC security products to identify them using conventional antivirus

signatures.

5) These infections exploit strong "self-survival" techniques which thwart

their removal.

Mel Morris, Prevx CEO stated, "This is a significant scenario. Here we have a group of malware entities that have been around for months and have been able to infect growing numbers of users. I firmly believe this is the tip of the iceberg. Polymorphic malware is putting security research teams under increasing pressure to harvest, quantify and test an ever growing number of suspicious files. Many appear to be struggling to scale. Spyware Quake is a great example of the challenges they face."

Prevx also cites the increased number of postings on vendor specific PC support and security forums looking for solutions to their problems with ATMCLK.EXE and TASKDIR.EXE as a fair measure of the trend.

"New PC users are more at risk due to their use of trial versions of security applications pre-shipped by the PC manufacturer. These security applications are typically last year's version and even after applying numerous updates are not as strong their current replacements. These products are easily defeated by modern malware. The real exposure is then heightened by the user's misplaced confidence when surfing and performing ecommerce activities," Morris added.

Each week Prevx identifies thousands of new malicious files. Samples of these files are then tested weekly against the latest versions of the ten leading PC Security products. On average 95 percent of the samples are detected as malicious by at least one of the products. This demonstrates that the security industry is collectively seeing and determining most of the malware. However, most individual products miss 20 percent or more of the samples.

Today, Prevx announced v.1.2.0.37 of its Prevx1 PC Security product. This features a very powerful malware clean up technology which has been designed to systematically clean infections and restore users' PCs to good health.

Morris added, "Our community intrusion prevention model allows us to see more malware and see it faster than other PC security vendors. This means we can offer better, faster protection. It also allows us to better understand cleanup. The latest version of Prevx1 embodies this learning in what we believe to be the most advanced malware clean up available."

Users concerned about new and prevalent malware infections such as Spyware Quake, Spy Falcon and Trojan.Taskdir and thousands like them can download Prevx1 at http://www.prevx.com. Users of new PCs who do not want to rely on older security products may wish to consider Prevx1 as a state-of-the-art alternative to the products shipped as free trial with their new PCs.

For more information about Prevx and its Prevx1 technology, please visit: http://www.prevx.com.

About Prevx

Prevx Limited is a privately-held, UK-based Internet security company that has developed a revolutionary approach to protecting computers from an ever-escalating assortment of malware for which it recently won the "Cool Vender" award from Gartner Research. Unlike traditional security companies that identify malicious code by its "signature" and then must develop a cure one virus at a time, Prevx's Community Intrusion Prevention (CIP) system identifies malicious code by its "behavior" and is able to neutralize whole classes of malware before it ever has a recognized signature. As the traditional line of computer defense crumbles under the mounting threat of malware, Prevx is able to use intelligence derived from detailed analysis of its rapidly growing community of users to offer more aggressive, comprehensive and effective protection from malware for the world of interconnected computers. More information about Prevx is available at http://www.prevx.com.

SOURCE: Prevx

Vivid Entertainment Launches "Burn to DVD" Service -- Allows Customers to Create Their Own DVD Copies at Home

Vivid Entertainment, the world's leading adult film studio, today launches a new Vivid Burn to DVD service that enables viewers to download the studio's popular adult films directly and burn a personal DVD copy on a home computer.

The burned video discs will play in any standard DVD player, allowing viewers to watch on TV in the same manner as DVDs purchased at retail. Additionally, the downloaded DVD file will play on the computer to which it was originally downloaded.

"All you need to do is go to the All Adult Channel website (alladultchannel.com), click on download and then burn the disk automatically. It's as simple as downloading a song, but you'll have a personal DVD you can take anywhere you want and enjoy anytime you want," said Steven Hirsch, co-chairman of Vivid Entertainment. He said the service will cost about $20 per film.

The distribution platform was developed for Vivid by All Adult Channel, which has long carried Vivid features on its popular website on a pay-per-minute basis. All Adult Channel is owned by CinemaNow and serves as a proving ground for new and innovative video distribution technologies developed by the company.

Copies made on Vivid Burn-to-DVD contain all standard DVD menu features, including chapter navigation, specific scene selection, bloopers, behind-the-scene outtakes and biographical detail. The purchaser can even create a box cover identical to the packaging of the DVD as it is sold in stores.

"The key to this launch has been creation of a complete ecosystem for DVD distribution online," Mr. Hirsch said. "All Adult Channel has developed a strategy that enables us to protect the copyright and yet provide our customers with a service that is easy to use and cost effective. I think this is another example of how the adult industry continues to lead mainstream entertainment sectors in developing a technology that will one day be commonplace, just as we did with the VCR, Internet applications, Video on Demand, full exploitation of DVD technology and most recently mobile TV."

About Vivid: The Vivid Entertainment Group is the world's leading adult film company. Founded in 1984, Vivid pioneered the "Vivid Girl" concept under which top adult film stars are signed to exclusive agreements that are styled on the old Hollywood contract star system. Vivid has always placed strong emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment for the couples market. It has created wide brand-name awareness through its films and through extensive licensing and marketing programs. The company is also known for its innovative technological advances such as full function DVDs, a fast growing wireless program that is active in 20 countries, its use of Burn to DVD technology and its popular website vivid.com. Vivid is a major supplier of content for pay-per-view networks in North America and internationally.

About the All Adult Channel: All Adult Channel (alladultchannel.com) lets you watch thousands of full-length, full screen adult movies with top stars including the latest titles from Vivid, Hustler and many more. AllAdultChannel.com offers pay-per-minute streaming access as well as an unlimited subscription plan. These plans include access to a cutting-edge video player which allows you to save your favorite scenes. Users can also choose to purchase downloads of their favorite videos and All Adult Channel.com has recently added a Burn to DVD option that provides even more ways to enjoy downloads on the PC or TV.

SOURCE: Vivid Entertainment Group

The Subways to Tour the USA This Summer With Taking Back Sunday

The Subways are ready to tour once again and have accepted an offer from labelmates Taking Back Sunday to tour across the USA this June and July. The band were forced to cancel their proposed Spring US tour due to vocalist/guitarist Billy Lunn's vocal chord condition but doctors have given Billy the green light, following treatment and a much needed break from non-stop touring and singing. This has been the first extended break in nearly twelve straight months of constant global touring. Needless to say, the band is excited to return to the US: "We're so excited to tour the States again this summer," says bassist/vocalist Charlotte Cooper. "Billy's feeling a lot better vocally and we're really ready to get back on the road. We're all really looking forward to it, so thank you for all your support and we'll see you all soon."

The debut album by the Subways, "YOUNG FOR ETERNITY," continues to attract overwhelming accolades:

"The Subways debut is packed with the kind of raw energy and brash attitude that comes with youth... it hits you like an express train." -- People Magazine

"The most compelling debut of the year." -- Synthesis Magazine

"The Subways threaten the Arctic Monkeys' position as the hottest band out of the UK." -- Rolling Stone

Fans of the band have been incredibly active online as digital sales of the first single, "Rock & Roll Queen," have now exceeded 200,000 downloads since November resulting in Platinum certification from the RIAA.

The next single from the album will be "Oh Yeah." A brand-new video for the track will be completed shortly but, in the meantime, the track is to hit radio waves this month. The original UK version of the video can be viewed on Yahoo! Music now.

Summer 2006 Tour dates are as follows:

22-Jun Six Flags Jackson, NJ

23-Jun Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY

24-Jun Tweeter Center - parking lot Mansfield, MA

25-Jun Tweeter Center Camden, NJ

26-Jun Lasalle Park Buffalo, NY

27-Jun Chevrolet Amphitheatre Pittsburgh, PA

29-Jun Meadow Brook Rochester Hills, MI

30-Jun Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL

1-Jul The Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI

3-Jul Plain Dealer Pavilion Cleveland, OH

4-Jul Promowest Pavilion Columbus, OH

5-Jul Molson Amphitheatre Toronto, ONT

7-Jul Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD

8-Jul Harbor Center Pavilion Portsmouth, VA

9-Jul Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC

10-Jul Gwinnett Arena Duluth, GA

12-Jul PB Amphitheatre Pompano Beach, FL

13-Jul Coachman Park Clearwater, FL

15-Jul Reliant Arena Houston, TX

16-Jul Nokia Theatre Grand Prairie, TX

18-Jul Mesa Amphitheatre Mesa, AZ

19-Jul Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA

21-Jul San Jose State Event Center San Jose, CA

22-Jul ARCO Arena Sacramento, CA

23-Jul Bayside Concerts San Diego, CA

As always, The Subways will be available for press.

www.thesubways.net

SOURCE: Warner Bros. Records

THE REVOLUTION on The History Channel(R) Premieres Sunday, June 4th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

They were everyday men and women -- farmers and shopkeepers, sailors and traders, seamstresses and silversmiths, brewers and printers -- who came of age in a new world amid a flood of intoxicating new ideas and dared to take on the mightiest empire in the world. THE REVOLUTION, a new 13-part series on The History Channel, tells the story of a remarkable group of ordinary individuals who transformed themselves into architects of the future and built a new nation unlike any that had ever come before. THE REVOLUTION airs Sundays at 10 pm ET/PT beginning June 4th on The History Channel.

From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, victory at Yorktown to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, THE REVOLUTION unfolds this critical era of American history through sweeping cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigation, provocative political, military and economic commentary, and evocative original music. Much of the series is filmed on the locations where history was made, from Fort Ticonderoga in the North to Charleston in the South.

Through re-enactments, the keystone events and the complex relationships among the principal players such as Thomas Paine, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin come to life. THE REVOLUTION also looks at the full range of individuals who shaped the conflict -- unsung heroes including spies, slaves, free Africans, Indian sympathizers, emancipated women and eccentric personalities -- in order to illuminate how the historic ideas and themes drove these people to commit treasonous acts against the British crown because they believed that independence was a cause worth dying for.

Often messy, chaotic and on the brink of failure, the two decades of American history chronicled in THE REVOLUTION demonstrate how a nation built on ideas of freedom took root, and hot it was not a job for the faint of heart.

EPISODES INCLUDE:

BOSTON, BLOODY BOSTON (June 4th at 10pm) -- A look at the controversies and conflicts leading to war, including the Stamp Act riots, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and Lexington and Concord. The key players of the Revolution emerge, including Samuel Adams, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Thomas Hutchinson, as well as England's King George III and British General Thomas Gage.

REBELLION TO FREEDOM (June 11th at 10pm) -- Rebellion escalates into war with the Battle at Bunker Hill. The Continental Congress establishes an army and appoints George Washington as Commander-in-Chief. The army surrounds the British troops that occupy Boston, and Britain sends additional troops and its three best generals -- William Howe, John Burgoyne and Henry Clinton -- to take over command. The Continental assault from Dorchester Heights forces the British and loyalists to evacuate the city.

DECLARING INDEPENDENCE (June 18th at 10pm) -- Noble ideas and dreams of independence ring out as America is born in 1776. However, dark, devastating struggles will quickly challenge these hopes and leave few believing that the glorious cause will survive.

AMERICAN CRISIS (June 25th at 10pm) -- The new nation stares at the stark realization that it could soon be dead. Desperate and determined, General Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.

TOWARD WORLD WAR (July 2nd at 10pm) -- Benjamin Franklin heads to Paris to seduce the French to join the fight against their common enemy, England. British General William Howe delivers a crushing blow to Washington's troops at the Battle of Brandywine, taking Philadelphia. To the North, Horatio Gates defeats British General Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga, a victory that convinces France to enter the fight, turning the American Revolution into a World War.

FORGING AN ARMY (July 9th at 10pm) -- As Washington's losses add up, some in Congress begin to question his leadership. Washington's concern is sustaining and rebuilding his ragged, starving and dwindling army through the frigid winter at Valley Forge. With the help of Baron Von Steuben and Nathanael Greene, the Continental Army becomes a more professional fighting force. Washington rebuilds his reputation by holding back the British at the Battle of Monmouth.

TREASON AND BETRAYAL (July 16th at 10pm) -- General Benedict Arnold turns his back on his cause and country in an act of pride, sealing forever his legacy as a traitor. Washington takes his war to the frontier, burning the Iroquois Indians out of New York State and leaving a wake of destruction and devastation.

THE WAR HEADS SOUTH (July 23rd at 10pm) -- Failing to defeat Washington, the British turn their attention southward. In a last ditch effort to quell the rebellion, they lay siege to Charleston, South Carolina, the third largest city in the colonies. General Benjamin Lincoln, commander of the Southern wing of the Continental Army, braces for the attack but his outnumbered force will fall.

FIGHT FOR THE SOUTH (July 30th at 10pm) -- After the fall of Charleston, the war explodes into the Carolina backcountry. The Americans, under General Gates, suffer a humiliating defeat at Camden, forcing Congress to send Nathanael Greene to lead the southern forces. In an unconventional strategy, Greene and General Daniel Morgan split the army, leading Cornwallis on a harrowing chase, which culminates in the Battle of Guildford Courthouse.

THE END GAME (August 6th at 10pm) -- Washington faces two mutinies, Congress is broke, and the army desperately needs more help from the French. In England, the opposition to the war grows. The French are tired of supporting the war, but Franklin continues to beg for aid. The French finally send their fleet to America. Cornwallis moves his army to Yorktown, and the Allied forces close in for the last major battle of the war.

BECOMING A NATION (August 13th at 10pm) -- The news of the American victory at Yorktown spreads like wildfire around the globe. Patriots celebrate and Loyalists begin evacuating, as Washington awaits the next British move. John Adams joins Benjamin Franklin in France to negotiate the treaty of 1783. The thirteen American states convene a Constitutional Convention to hammer out a new form of government, and urge a reluctant Washington to become American's first President.

LEGACY (August 27th at 10pm) -- As George Washington rides to his inauguration as the first President of the United States, he looks back on the war and its most critical moments, and looks to its meaning for the future.

THE REVOLUTION is produced for The History Channel by Partisan Pictures. Executive producer for The History Channel is Beth Dietrich Segarra.

The History Channel(R) is one of the leading cable television networks featuring compelling original, non-fiction specials and series that bring history to life in a powerful and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. The network provides an inviting place where people experience history in new and exciting ways enabling them to connect their lives today to the great lives and events of the past that provide a blueprint for the future. The History Channel has earned six News and Documentary Emmy(R) Awards and received the prestigious Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network's Save Our History(R) campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. The History Channel reaches more than 89 million Nielsen subscribers. The website is located at http://www.history.com/.

WGBH's Popular 'Arthur' Show Lends Support to Diabetes Awareness
Joslin Patient from Medfield, Mass., Stars in May 17 Premiere in the 'And Now a Word From Us Kids' Live-Action Segment

"And now a word from us kids!" is a familiar line for anyone who has ever seen the popular animated series Arthur produced by WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment that airs daily on PBS KIDS GO! And on May 17, those words will introduce a segment about healthy eating and diabetes management featuring 11-year-old Corinne, a patient with type 1 diabetes at Joslin Diabetes Center.

In the live-action segment following a brand new animated Arthur story "Desert Island Dish," which is about healthy eating habits for children, Corinne tells viewers about glucose monitoring and shows how she uses her insulin pump to manage her type 1 diabetes. She and her friends also whip up some healthy after-school snacks before heading outdoors to shoot some hoops.

"Desert Island Dish" premieres nationwide on May 17, 2006, on PBS KIDS GO! and will repeat regularly as part of the Arthur schedule, including an encore on June 7. The episode will air in the Boston area on WGBH Channel 2 at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time.

Corinne is the oldest of three and lives with her family in Medfield, Mass. Her sister, Juliet, age 9, and brother, Charlie, age 6, are her biggest fans, even before her debut on Arthur. Corinne says, "I check my blood sugar throughout the day, even while I'm at school, before snacks and lunch. I've had diabetes since I was 22 months old, and sometimes I wish that I did not have it. I have my family and my friends and they help me and make sure that I am doing okay, which makes it easier.

"I really enjoy playing outdoor games with my friends, especially soccer, basketball and tennis," Corinne continues. "And that's a good thing, because diabetes is about more than just eating right and taking insulin. Exercise is really good for me and helps my family and me manage my diabetes better."

"We're gratified that the team at WGBH chose to focus the attention of kids, families, teachers, school nurses and after-school providers on diabetes," said Lori Laffel, M.D., M.P.H., Chief of Pediatrics at Joslin Diabetes Center. "We believe applying the popularity of Arthur, which has more than 10 million weekly viewers, to raising awareness of diabetes will help ease the burden that children with diabetes carry, and help us make important strides in reaching kids and families about the need for healthy eating and exercise. "More than 20 million Americans are estimated to have diabetes, and about one-third of them do not know they have the disease. It is a costly disease to society as it is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, amputations and other complications. Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are different diseases. About one million Americans have type 1 diabetes, a chronic auto-immune disease, primarily diagnosed in children, adolescents and young adults but it can occur at any age. Type 1 diabetes is the most common, severe chronic disease of childhood. Those with type I diabetes do not produce insulin and must inject themselves daily or wear an insulin pump to keep themselves alive.

"One of the reasons we are so excited about this show is that we feel it opens up the dialogue about diabetes and helping people to understand the demands of type 1 diabetes, the dangers, the great risk of complications and the enormous cost to our nation," says Corinne's mother, Claire.

Type 2 diabetes, a different but more common form of the disease, is more closely linked to the rising incidence of obesity and sedentary lifestyle. Once considered largely a disease of middle-aged and older adults, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is growing in younger people. Type 2 diabetes is managed through a combination of nutrition, physical activity, oral medications and sometimes insulin.

Celebrating its 10th year in production, Arthur is an animated series that airs daily on PBS KIDS GO! Based on the best-selling books by Marc Brown, Arthur follows the adventures of the world's most famous aardvark, eight-year- old Arthur Read, his four-year-old sister D.W., and their family and friends. In episodes that never moralize or talk down to kids, Arthur and his friends encounter the joys and difficulties that all kids experience-from welcoming a new sibling to facing down a bully-and they manage to handle each situation with imagination, kindness and a lot of humor. Arthur is produced by WGBH Boston and Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. Executive producers are Pierre Valette, Lesley Taylor and Toper Taylor. Marc Brown is executive creative producer.

For viewers of WGBH Boston, in addition to Wednesday's premiere and the encore on June 7, "Desert Island Dish" and Corinne's segment will air again on August 11.

To find airdates nationally, click on the following link for Arthur's TV times in your area: www.pbskids.org/tvschedules/airdates.html?edit_st=y&station=WGBH&title_id=ARUR

Hooray for Health!

Joslin Diabetes Center's efforts to reach parents, kids, and care providers with information about diabetes are being complemented by WGBH Boston with not only the Arthur episode, but also through a program to reach caregivers. WGBH will create a booklet on diabetes as part of its well- respected Hooray for Health! series of curriculum units that focus on pediatric health issues. The materials will be designed for use by teachers, school nurses and after-school providers across the country. Dr. Laffel will be on the medical advisory panel for the booklet. For more on the Hooray for Health! series, see: http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/health/.

About WGBH

WGBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcasting producer, the source of fully one-third of PBS's prime-time lineup, along with some of public television's best-known lifestyle shows and children's programs: Arthur, Between the Lions, Postcards from Buster, and ZOOM. Under the leadership of Vice President Brigid Sullivan, the WGBH children's lineup leads the field in educational multimedia (including the Web, broadband and interactive television) and in technologies and services that make media accessible to people with disabilities. WGBH's current children's series have been recognized with some of the world's most prestigious awards, including thirteen Emmys, the George Foster Peabody award, three Prix Jeunesse awards, a BAFTA, and more than half a dozen Parents' Choice awards. For more information, visit http://wgbh.org/.

About Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center, dedicated to conquering diabetes in all of its forms, is the global leader in diabetes research, care and education. Founded in 1898, Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Joslin Research is a team of more than 300 people at the forefront of discovery aimed at preventing and curing diabetes. Joslin Clinic, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the nationwide network of Joslin Affiliated Programs, and the hundreds of Joslin educational programs offered each year for clinicians, researchers and patients, enable Joslin to develop, implement and share innovations that immeasurably improve the lives of people with diabetes. As a nonprofit, Joslin benefits from the generosity of donors in advancing its mission.

Web site: http://www.joslin.org/

Jazz Saxophonist Andre Delano Releases New Single Off His Debut Album, 'Full Circle'

'Why Not' Is a Perfect Summer Hit!

-- Hot on the heels of his last single, awe-inspiring Jazz artist Andre Delano, the new face of smooth jazz, releases new single 'Why Not' from his debut album, "Full Circle" on 7th Note Entertainment today, May 15, 2006. This captivating infectious track takes listeners on a musical freedom ride and features noted Smooth Jazz Pianist/Composer Kevin Toney.

With this silky smooth, honey velvet sounds wrapped around a jazzy blue composition on 'Why Not', Andre has teamed up with long-time radio promoter Roger Lifeset of Peer Pressure Promotion. "'Why Not' is an exceptional tune that smooth jazz fans and radio will gravitate to worldwide," says Roger who has worked on successful projects for Nils, Mindi Abair, Bob James and Larry Carlton.

Andre shined in the spotlight after several years touring with well-known artists such as Maxwell, Jeff Lorber and Doc Powell. Andre has also recorded and performed with some of music's biggest stars taking him to audiences around the world. Artists include Stevie Wonder, Usher, Bobby Womack, Chielli Municci, Peter White and Bobby Lyle.

Andre also has performed with Maxwell on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Showtime at the Apollo, Soul Train, and BET among many others.

Andre's first solo album, entitled "Full Circle", reflects a diverse mixture of jazz, blues and funk. The album is especially significant to Andre because it explains his struggle as an artist who just wants to break free. The album was recently released on the new, independent label, 7th Note Entertainment, Inc.

His last single, 'Footsteps' is currently receiving major spin on radio stations across the country.

For more information on Andre's groundbreaking solo album, log on to www.andredelano.com.

No on 82 Campaign Releases First TV Ad Ad Begins Airing Statewide Tuesday

The No on 82 Campaign released its first television ad today. The ad will air statewide beginning Tuesday, May 16, and calls attention to the fact that Prop. 82 will create a massive new $2.4 billion preschool bureaucracy that will only increase preschool enrollment by a mere 4 percent. The ad also points out that California has other pressing needs such as fixing K-12 schools, and lists some of the things that $2.4 billion annually could fund if that money were available to K-12 schools. Finally, the ad highlights that Prop. 82 contains a provision that allows the legislature to enact a new "parent tax" if revenues don't cover the cost of the new preschool program.

"Prop. 82 isn't a question about whether preschool is good or bad. Rather, the issue is whether Californians want to spend $2.4 billion annually on a new preschool bureaucracy that will only increase enrollment by 4 or 5 percent," said Pamela Zell Rigg, president, California Montessori Council. "Particularly at a time when California has so many other needs, like fixing our K-12 schools, even those who support expanding preschool opportunities see Prop. 82 as a wasteful and inappropriate new expense for California."

The ad can be viewed online at www.NoProp82.com. For Beta or DVD copies, please contact Kathy Fairbanks at 916-443-0872.

1. INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY

We open with an early 50's man walking briskly through a crowded school hallway. He wears jeans and a tie and sport jacket. He holds a clip board and a file folder in one hand. He appears to us to be the principal of the school in which he is walking. He speaks directly to camera.

TOP LETTERBOX: Paid for by Stop the Reiner Initiative - No on 82, a coalition of educators, business and taxpayer organizations, Baron Real Estate, Inc. and William K. Bowes, Jr.

PRINCIPAL

So now the politicians want to create a two point

four billion dollar pre-school bureaucracy?

2. INT. CLASSROOM

We cut to the interior of a crowded classroom. Our POV is a raised shot from the back, corner of the classroom. In front of us are 35 students crowded into a small room. A female teacher stands at the front of the room and looks up and speaks directly to camera.

FEMALE TEACHER

If that were available for K-12 schools we could

hire sixty-nine thousand new teachers.

3. INT. CLASSROOM

We cut to a 3/4 front angle of a female middle school-aged student sitting at a small desk near a window covered with a grating. She's pushed close to the wall. We peer past other students to see our student look-up and speak direct to camera.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT

Or modernize more than thirteen thousand

out-of-date classrooms.

4. EXT. SCHOOL

We cut to a parent helping a second grader get out of their minivan seat. We peer through the open sliding door and through the car. The child is unbuckling their car seat and sits on a booster car seat. The mother is opening the door on the other side of the minivan. Behind her we see a busy school starting the day.

TOP LETTERBOX: Read it yourself at NoProp82.org

PARENT

But I would not create an expensive new preschool bureaucracy.

5. INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY

We return to our principal from the opening shot. He is making his way around a hallway corner as he completes his sentence. He turns over his shoulder and speaks directly to the tracking camera.

TOP LETTERBOX: Read it yourself at NoProp82.org

PRINCIPAL

Not when it would only increase enrollment four percent.

6. EXT. SCHOOL

We return to our mother at the minivan. The kid is out of the car and now putting on their backpack and walking away from the van. The mother turns from looking at her child and looks back to camera. She closes the door as she finishes her sentence.

TOP LETTERBOX: Read it yourself at NoProp82.org

CG: Parent Tax(1)

PARENT

Not when politicians could impose a 'parent tax' to

cover cost over-runs.

7. INT. CLASSROOM

We return to our teacher from the second shot. She is now speaking to camera as we peer in through the classroom door. She delivers her line with a frazzled disgust and closes the door. A vote no on Prop 82 poster (the stop sign) is on the door and clearly visible to us.

TOP LETTERBOX: Read it yourself at NoProp82.org

CG: It's the Wrong Solution

TEACHER

Preschool yes, but 82, NO -- it's the wrong solution.

(1) SOURCE: Section 14132(d)(2)

Source: No on Prop. 82, Fix K-12 First

CONTACT: Kathy Fairbanks, +1-916-443-0872, for No on Prop. 82, Fix K-12
First

Web Site: http://www.noprop82.com/

Web Site: http://noprop82.org/

Missy's Back... And This Time She's Bringing Her Band

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Missy Higgins will finally bring her band to the US for a handful of shows in June.

Missy has done over 100 shows across the US in the last year including stints supporting fellow troubadours like Ray LaMontagne, Howie Day, Gavin DeGraw and Jason Mraz. However, her previous tours have all been in solo or duo mode, so these will be her first ever US shows with the full band that has made her one of Australia's most popular live performers.

Like British singer/songwriters James Blunt and KT Tunstall, Missy Higgins has enjoyed phenomenal success in her homeland lately, and that story is now starting to spread stateside. Her critically lauded debut album, "SOUND OF WHITE," was Australia's highest selling album last year and its lead single, "Scar," is currently scaling the US airplay charts.

Missy has built her Aussie audience on touring and her concerts there attract crowds of 10,000 to 20,000 people. Her US dates will, of course, see her performing in much more intimate settings.

"I'm really looking forward to these shows," says Missy. "Even though I've done a lot of US gigs recently, I feel like people have only seen me doing the solo thing, and that's totally different from playing with your band. It will be fun for us to get back into some small clubs too."

Dates for Missy and her band are as follows:

Thu June 8 Canal Room New York, NY

Fri June 9 Club Passim Cambridge, MA

Sun June 11 The Alice Summerthing (Golden Gate Park) San Francisco, CA

Tue June 13 Roseland Grill Portland, OR

Wed June 14 Crocodile Café Seattle, WA

Sat June 17 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Telluride, CO

Mon June 19 The Roxy Los Angeles, CA

Prior to these shows Missy will also perform some solo dates in the Midwest including a headlining show at Martyrs in Chicago on Tuesday, June 6th.

www.missyhiggins.com

SOURCE: Warner Bros. Records

Jumpcut, the Internet's first fully featured video editor (at www.jumpcut.com), today announced that it will power the first online movie trailer mashup contest to determine the best remix

remake, or recut of the film trailer for the upcoming Richard Linklater feature film, A Scanner Darkly, based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, which opens on Friday, July 7^th, 2006. The winner will receive a trip for two to the film’s U.S. premiere and a Microsoft Windows professional video editing workstation. RES Magazine is sponsoring the contest with Warner Independent Pictures and Microsoft.

The full press release appears below.

Contestants can use Jumpcut’s online video editor, or their own software, to submit entries. Information on how to submit entries, and the complete contest rules are available at scanner.res.com. The deadline for entries is June 7^th, 2006. Winners will be announced by mid-June.

The film’s creative team will choose one winner and one runner-up, and Web site visitors will vote on an additional audience award. The Grand Prize winner will receive two tickets to the U.S. Premiere of A Scanner Darkly in Los Angeles, including roundtrip airfare, hotel, and transportation, and a Microsoft Windows 64-bit powered professional video editing workstation with Adobe Production Studio Premium featuring Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and more. Runner-up and Audience Award winners will both receive XBOX360 video game consoles, Adobe Production Studio Standard software and an autographed A Scanner Darkly movie poster.

RES Magazine Announces A Scanner Darkly Remix Contest
Win Tickets to the U.S. Premiere in Los Angeles

RES Magazine has teamed up with Warner Independent Pictures, Microsoft, and Jumpcut.com to produce A Scanner Darkly Remix Contest. RES Magazine is announcing its call for entries for contestants to recut, remix or remake the film trailer for the upcoming Richard Linklater feature film A Scanner Darkly, based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, opening July 7^th, 2006. The winner will receive trip for two to the film’s U.S. Premiere and a Microsoft Windows professional video editing workstation.

The film’s creative team will choose one winner and one runner-up. Web site visitors will vote on an additional audience award. Contestants can use Jumpcut.com’s online video editor or their own software. Deadline for entries is June 7^th, 2006. Winners will be announced mid-June. The Grand Prize winner will receive two tickets to the U.S. Premiere of A Scanner Darkly in Los Angeles including roundtrip airfare, hotel, and transportation, and a Microsoft Windows 64-bit powered professional video editing workstation with Adobe Production Studio Premium featuring Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and more. Runner-up and Audience Award winners will both receive XBOX360 video game consoles, Adobe Production Studio Standard software and an autographed A Scanner Darkly movie poster.

For information on how to submit and complete contest rules visit scanner.res.com

Based on legendary science fiction author Philip K. Dick’s own experiences, A Scanner Darkly tells the darkly comedic, caustic and deeply tragic tale of drug use in the modern world. The film plays like a graphic novel come to life with live-action photography overlaid with an advanced animation process—a method known as interpolated rotoscoping, first employed in writer/director Richard Linklater’s 2001 film "Waking Life" — to create a haunting version of America, seven years from now. A Scanner Darkly stars Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder and Rory Cochrane.

RES Media Group (RMG) is a global media company dedicated to the innovative creative community in the areas of film, music, art, design and culture. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, and London, the ten-year-old company is internationally recognized as a leader in its field. RMG produces RESFEST, the acclaimed film festival; RES magazine, a bi-monthly publication for the emerging creative lifestyle; regular retail and promotional DVDs featuring original content; a monthly screen series; and RESLAB, a marketing services division providing integrated solutions for a broad range of clients. For more information RES Magazine visit res.com
(RMG) is a global media company dedicated to the innovative creative community in the areas of film, music, art, design and culture. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, and London, the ten-year-old company is internationally recognized as a leader in its field. RMG produces RESFEST, the acclaimed film festival; magazine, a bi-monthly publication for the emerging creative lifestyle; regular retail and promotional DVDs featuring original content; a monthly screen series; and RESLAB, a marketing services division providing integrated solutions for a broad range of clients. For more information RES Magazine visit Jumpcut.com is the Internet's first fully featured video editor, letting users make movies completely online. Jumpcut.com users can upload their own media, grab shared media from other users, make amazing movies and publish instantly. Since everything is online, when Jumpcut.com users update their movies, changes are applied instantly to all published copies. Jumpcut.com also lets users remix other people's public movies, enabling real-time video collaboration within online communities. Jumpcut.com makes the internet a creative playground.
is the Internet's first fully featured video editor, letting users make movies completely online. Jumpcut.com users can upload their own media, grab shared media from other users, make amazing movies and publish instantly. Since everything is online, when Jumpcut.com users update their movies, changes are applied instantly to all published copies. Jumpcut.com also lets users remix other people's public movies, enabling real-time video collaboration within online communities. Jumpcut.com makes the internet a creative playground.

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

MobileMonday Global Peer Awarded to ComVu
Mobile Industry Leaders Choose ComVu as Favorite for B2C Product/Service Category

ComVu, a leading company in the personal mobile video broadcasting industry, was awarded the top prize in the business-to-consumer category of the MobileMonday Global Peer Award held in Helsinki, Finland. Canadian ComVu was selected by the 15-country jury, out of 21 finalists from around the world, for its PocketCaster, a live video broadcasting solution from a mobile phone to a global audience.

ComVu president, Olaf Lohmann demonstrated PocketCaster to the judges table, and the Award was later presented to ComVu by event sponsor, Nokia. The award is based on nominations and judging done by peers who are at the center of mobile business development around the world: MobileMonday chapter founders and organizers. The Peer Awards nominees truly represent the best products/services from global mobile business hotspots in two categories: business-to-consumer (B2C), and business-to-business (B2B). Each chapter nominates one product/service for each of the categories.

The 2nd annual MobileMonday Global Summit brought together mobile business leaders and over fifteen hundred participants from around the globe. The event conference sessions focused on mobile trends and visions, as well as profitability for businesses and fun for consumers. Illustrative of the global nature of MobileMonday Global Peer Award, Norwegian-made Opera 8 Mobile Browser, nominated by MobileMonday Japan, won the business-to-business category.

"We feel honored that the leading technical innovators and business leaders from the mobile world chose PocketCaster as the winner of the global peer B2C Award. This strong validation illustrates to consumers and operators, that ComVu has enabled a truly innovative, useful and entertaining service," says William Mutual, ComVu CEO. "We'd particularly like to thank MobileMonday Vancouver chapter for nominating us for this award; it's an exciting time for all of us to be a part of this rapidly evolving mobile industry."

ComVu sits at the forefront of converging developments in wireless and entertainment, where mobile phones are gaining high-end cameras and powerful processors, and where everyday people are creating and sharing their own content. With the push of a button on a camera phone, now bloggers, citizen reporters, families, friends and corporate professionals can broadcast events live to a worldwide audience.

About ComVu

ComVu Media, Inc. offers the first service for broadcasting live video from a mobile device to a global audience. Viewers can watch real-time video streams on mobile devices or desktop computers. In creating a personal broadcasting service, ComVu has pioneered two fields: transmission from a mobile device and the world's first ''do-it-yourself" streaming video network. ComVu's mobile service integrates: "one button" live video streaming capabilities, automated video archiving on ComVu's servers, and a secure broadcast video blog. For more information please visit www.comvu.com.

SOURCE: ComVu

Motorola Launches opensource.motorola.com
New Web program to feature code contributions, open source projects, information and idea exchange

Motorola (NYSE:MOT) today announced the launch of http://opensource.motorola.com/, a new resource aimed at sharing source code, original open source projects and new ideas and information with open source developers around the world.

Affiliated with the newly announced Motorola MOTODEV developer support program, http://opensource.motorola.com/ is aimed at giving developers easier access to world-class code, applications and IP by creating an open but simplified working channel with Motorola across the broader Linux(R), Java(R) and mobile communities. Providing code in an open source environment will not only speed application development on the Motorola platform but drive innovation and adoption of new mobile services and features across the value chain.

A key part of Motorola's ongoing commitment to open source, opensource.motorola.com features source code -- including kernel and drivers - - for Motorola's Linux-based devices including the A1200/MING and A780/E680. It also features Java technology including Java test frameworks, sample test cases, and -- coming soon -- code, documents, and specifications for Motorola- lead JSRs (Java Specification Requests) such as MIDP 3.0 (Mobile Information Device Profile) (see related press announcement).

In addition, the site will house new projects and Motorola contributions across its IP portfolio including Linux and Java related code.

"The foundation of any open source community is based on the supported exchange of information and ideas," said Mark VandenBrink, Senior Director and Chief Platform Architect, Motorola Mobile Devices. "By making code freely available through opensource.motorola.com, Motorola hopes to accelerate that exchange and contribute to the open mobile development effort by providing a catalyst for greater mobile adoption."

By sharing source code and projects and opening up a clear channel for exchange, Motorola also hopes to encourage its allies in the mobile industry to work more closely with the open source community to speed the development and deployment of open source applications for the mobile industry.

About MOTODEV

MOTODEV is a new integrated developer program combining Motorola-wide resources, tools and technical support to enable greater developer success, foster a stronger community for innovation and extend the company's Seamless Mobility vision. Additional information about MOTODEV can be found at http://www.motorola.com/developer.

About Motorola

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Web site: http://opensource.motorola.com/
http://www.motorola.com/

Bush and Madonna First Man and Woman on the Web

The USA Internet List of Fame has been released today by The POP List (www.thepoplist.com). This new website measures the popularity or presence of more than 100,000 top personalities on the web.

As a summary of the information gathered in the USA list:

- George W. Bush is number 1, appearing on 315 million pages. Bill Gates,

George Washington and John F. Kennedy follow next.

- First woman is Madonna on 5th position, followed by Britney Spears and

Paris Hilton on 9th and 13th position.

- Men get 78% of popularity while Women 22%. New York is the most popular

State, Cinema the most popular category and Cancer the first horoscope.

- USA is the first country in the world followed by far by UK, Germany

and France.

The USA List of Fame can be downloaded at: http://thepoplist.com/usa_may2006_poplist.pdf

Detailed explanation of the List generation process together with some graphical statistics are included in the document.

The USA Top 10 Personalities and their internet popularity are:

1. George W. Bush: 315 M (million of web pages)

2. Bill Gates: 117 M

3. George Washington: 97 M

4. John F. Kennedy: 82 M

5. Madonna: 66 M

6. Bill Clinton: 60 M

7. Eminem: 55 M

8. Ronald Reagan: 54 M

9. Britney Spears: 53 M

10. Thomas Jefferson: 47 M

The USA Top 10 Categories and the most popular in each category are:

1. Cinema Tom Cruise

2. Music Madonna

3. Politics George W. Bush

4. Sports Tiger Woods

5. TV, Radio & Press George Clooney

6. Literature Stephen King

7. Business Bill Gates

8. Art Andy Warhol

9. Science & Engineering Bill Gates

10. Fashion Ralph Lauren

The USA Top 10 States and the most popular in each State are:

1. New York Paris Hilton

2. California Angelina Jolie

3. Texas Kelly Clarkson

4. Illinois Ronald Reagan

5. Connecticut George W. Bush

6. Massachusetts John F. Kennedy

7. Virginia George Washington

8. New Jersey Bruce Springsteen

9. Ohio Steven Spielberg

10. Michigan Madonna

Most popular Horoscopes and their first personality are:

1. Cancer George W. Bush

2. Capricorn Elvis Presley

3. Sagittarius Britney Spears

4. Gemini John F. Kennedy

5. Aquarius Ronald Reagan

6. Leo Madonna

7. Aries Thomas Jefferson

8. Scorpio Bill Gates

9. Pisces George Washington

10. Libra Eminem

11. Taurus Kelly Clarkson

12. Virgo Michael Jackson

The POP List will publish a fully browsable webpage as well as new Popularity Lists. The forecasted dates for the new releases are:

- UK, France, Germany Lists 1st of June

- World List 15th of June

- Browsable Web version will be released in July

Press Release Contact Information:

JC Martin

Development Manager

The POP List

+34 649984803

jcmartin@thepoplist.com

This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com/

Source: The POP List

Web site: http://www.thepoplist.com/

Dream Musician Forms Major Industry Alliances Yamaha and Roland sponsor Dream Musician's efforts

Dream Musician, Inc. (www.dreammusician.com) announced today that Yamaha and Roland are sponsoring their efforts to provide musicians with the ultimate experience of playing in their favorite bands. At DreamMusician.com, through a licensing arrangement with Universal Music Group (UMG), musicians can download songs that isolate or exclude the original instrumental track of their choice from the music. Like karaoke for the instrumentalist, Dream Musician enables enthusiasts to live the dream of playing alongside their favorite artists to stand-in for the likes of Rick James, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, and many more.

"Yamaha is proud to sponsor Dream Musician," Athan Billias, director of marketing at Yamaha, states. "Dream Musician's services are unprecedented. Never before has a company enabled any musician to actually play in their favorite band. The songs Dream Musician provides aren't redone. They're the real thing ... the master tracks performed by the original artists. Being a musician myself, it's very exciting."

Dream Musician also provides songs that separate the musician's instrument of choice from the accompaniment of all other instruments in the song. This way, fans can acquire the original master tracks of their favorite musicians to hear exactly how the artist performed their songs when they were first recorded.

"We're thrilled to have the support of Roland and Yamaha," Matt Juall, chief executive officer of Dream Musician, explains. "Their involvement with Dream Musician reinforces the validity our services have with the music industry."

Dream Musician, in cooperation with UMG, has licensed an extensive library of song titles ranging across several genres of music. The songs, downloadable in Windows Media format, are accessible through secure digital downloads priced at $2.00 per individual title.

About Yamaha Corporation of America

The Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) offers a complete line of musical instruments, professional audio products, and innovative technology for the hobbyist, educational and professional music markets. YCA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan, and is the largest of all its global subsidiary companies. For more information, visit: www.yamaha.com.

About Roland Corporation US

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products, and music accessories. For more information, visit: www.RolandUS.com.

About Dream Musician, Inc.

Dream Musician, Inc. provides the ultimate experience in music personalization, creating a revolution in the music industry. Dream Musician has business arrangements with the best content and distribution providers in the industry, including Universal Music Group and Puretracks, Inc. For more information, visit: www.dreammusician.com.

MyNetworkTV and Tribune Broadcasting Close Affiliation Deal for Philadelphia, Atlanta and Seattle

Affiliates in Three Top 15 Markets Increase Clearances to 79% of U.S., Including 26 of the Top 30 Markets

MyNetworkTV and Tribune Broadcasting, a division of Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB) , have closed an affiliation agreement in the key markets of Philadelphia, Atlanta and Seattle for the new primetime general entertainment television network launching on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006. The announcement was jointly made today by Jack Abernethy, CEO of Fox Television Stations, and John Reardon, President/CEO of Tribune Broadcasting.

Stations owned by Tribune Broadcasting set to become MyNetworkTV affiliates include WPHL/Philadelphia (market #4), WATL/Atlanta (#9) and KTWB/Seattle (#13), increasing the network's U.S. clearances to 79% of the country. MyNetworkTV is now cleared in 129 markets, including 26 of the top 30 markets.

"It goes without saying that WPHL, WATL and KTWB are prized affiliates for MyNetworkTV. They are well run by one of the industry's premiere group owners, complement our station-friendly business model and are perfectly situated to deliver MyNetworkTV's programming to these markets," noted Abernethy.

John Reardon said, "We are excited to be affiliating with MyNetworkTV in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Seattle. Each of these stations has a long history providing excellent entertainment programming in their markets," he said. "This affiliation will enable us to continue that tradition, bringing high quality programming to our viewers while also receiving the benefits of this unique network/station model."

MyNetworkTV is the new primetime general entertainment broadcast television network scheduled to launch Tuesday, September 5th, 2006. Targeted to Adults 18-49, MyNetworkTV will provide broadcasters with operational flexibility through a seamless flow of original primetime programming and branded national marketing initiatives that allow stations to maintain and strengthen their localism. Twelve hours of programming will air on MyNetworkTV Monday through Saturday.

Marc Schacher, VP/Programming for Tribune Broadcasting commented, "With this announcement our entire station group now has affiliation agreements in place. MyNetworkTV represents an exciting new programming model," he continued, "which along with the unique content strengths of FOX, The CW and ABC offer our stations important programming platforms, and our local viewers the most popular shows available."

MyNetworkTV will launch with the new scripted primetime drama strips "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions." Produced by Twentieth Television, each of the hour-long programs will feature a 65-episode story arc stripped Monday through Friday over the span of 13 weeks. Every Saturday, re-cap episodes highlighting the two programs' previous week's storylines will air. "Desire," scheduled to air at 8:00pm (Eastern/Pacific)/7:00pm (Central), follows two close brothers on the run from the mafia who both fall in love with, and then passionately battle for, the same woman. Immediately following "Desire" will be "Secret Obsessions," airing at 9:00pm (Eastern/Pacific)/8:00pm (Central). Starring internationally renowned actress and sex symbol Bo Derek, the drama takes an in-depth look at the dreams, successes and tragedies found everyday in the fashion industry.

TRIBUNE (NYSE:TRB) is one of the country's top media companies, operating businesses in publishing and broadcasting. It reaches more than 80 percent of U.S. households and is the only media organization with newspapers, television stations and websites in the nation's top three markets. In publishing, Tribune operates 11 leading daily newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and Newsday, plus a wide range of targeted publications such as Spanish-language Hoy. The company's broadcasting group operates 26 television stations, Superstation WGN on national cable, Chicago's WGN-AM and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Popular news and information websites complement Tribune's print and broadcast properties and extend the company's nationwide audience.

The first all Hi-Definition broadcast network, MyNetworkTV affiliates include WWOR/New York (DMA #1), KCOP/Los Angeles (#2), WPWR/Chicago (#3), WPHL/Philadelphia (#4), KRON/San Francisco (#6), KDFI/Dallas (#7), WDCA/Washington, D.C. (#8), WATL/Atlanta (#9), KTXH/Houston (#10), WDWB/Detroit (#11), WTTA/Tampa (#12), KTWB/Seattle (#13), KUTP/Phoenix (#14), WFTC/Minneapolis (#15), WUAB/Cleveland (#16), WRBW/Orlando (#20), WRBU/St. Louis (#21), WCWB/Pittsburgh (#22), KPDX/Portland, OR (#23), WUTB/Baltimore (#24), WNDY/Indianapolis (#25), XUPN/San Diego (#26), WWWB/Charlotte (#27), WCTX/Hartford & New Haven (#28), WRDC/Raleigh (#29), WUXP/Nashville (#30), KSMO/Kansas City (#31), WCGV/Milwaukee (#33), WSTR/Cincinnati (#34), WBSC/Greenville, SC (#35), KJZZ/Salt Lake City (#36), KRRT/San Antonio (#37), WXSP/Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek (#39), WABM/Birmingham (#40), WTVZ/Norfolk (#42), KASY/Albuquerque (#46), WUPN/Greensboro (#47), KVWB/Las Vegas (#48), WNYO/Buffalo (#49), WFTE/Louisville (#50), KNVA/Austin (#53), WILF/Wilkes-Barre-Scranton (#54), WNYA/Albany (#55), KAIL/Fresno-Visalia (#56), KWBF/Little Rock (#57), WVLT-DT/Knoxville (#58), WFGX/Mobile (#62), WBLU/Lexington (#63), WSAZ-DT/Charleston-Huntington (#64), WNEM-DT/Flint- Saginaw (#65), WDBJ-DT/Roanoke-Lynchburg (#68), WACY/Green Bay-Appleton (#69), KTTU-TV/Tucson (#71), KFVE/Honolulu (#72), KDMI-DT/Des Moines (#73), WPME/Portland-Auburn, ME (#74), KKAZ-KPTM-DT/Omaha (#75), WNYS/Syracuse (#76), KWBM/Springfield, MO (#77), KXLY4-2/Spokane (#78), WBGT/Rochester (#79), WDKA/Paducah (#80), KSHV/Shreveport (#81), WCFN/Champaign-Springfield & Decatur (#82), WBHQ/Columbia, SC (#83), WZDX/Huntsville-Decatur (#84), WISC- DT/Madison (#85), WDSI-DT2/Chattanooga (#86), WMYS/South Bend (#87), KWKB/Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City & Dubuque (#88), WUFX/Jackson (#89), WAPK/Tri Cities, TN (#91), KWKT/Waco-Temple-Bryan (#94), WBQD/Davenport (#95), WBXH/Baton Rouge (#96), WSAV-DT/Savannah (#97), KDBC-DT/El Paso (#99), WTSN- WEVV-DT/Evansville (#100), WMMP/Charleston, SC (#101), KFDF/Ft. Smith (#104), WFXI/Greenville, NC (#105), WISE-DT/Ft. Wayne (#106), WCTV-DT/Tallahassee (#109), WHTV/Lansing, MI (#110), KLPN-KFXK-DT/Tyler-Longview, TX (#111), KAME/Reno (#112), KELO-DT/Sioux Falls (#114), WRDW-DT/Augusta (#115), WRJM/Montgomery-Selma (#116), WAOE/Peoria (#117), KEVU/Eugene (#121), WKBT- DT/LaCrosse-Eau Claire (#123), KLAF-KADN-DT/Lafayette, LA (#124), KTOV/Corpus Christi (#129), KRVU/Chico-Redding (#130), KCPN/Amarillo (#131), WCBI- DT/Columbus-Tupelo-West Point, MS (#132), WTVO-DT/Rockford (#133), WSAW- DT/Wausau (#134), KEJB/Monroe-El Dorado (#135), WIBW-DT/Topeka (#136), KBJR- DT/Duluth-Superior (#137), KZOU/Columbia-Jefferson City (#138), WMYW/Wilmington, NC (#139), KFBI/Medford-Klamath Falls (#141), KPTH-DT/Sioux City (#143), KJBO/Wichita Falls & Lawton (#144), WSWG-WSWG-DT/Albany, GA (#147), KPSE/Palm Springs (#153), KYES/Anchorage (#155), WBPN/Binghampton (#156), WJHG-DT/Panama City (#157), NOSA-DT/Odessa-Midland, TX (#159), KXII- DT/Sherman-Ada (#161), WGFL-DT2/WLCF/Gainesville (#162), KIDZ/Abilene- Sweetwater (#164), WPNY/Utica (#166), WTVY-DT/Dothan (#172), WJKP/Elmira (#173), WNTZ/Alexandria (#176), KKRA/Rapid City (#177), WMQF/Marquette (#180), WHSV-DT/Harrisonburg (#181), WTOK-WTOK-DT/Meridian (#184), KGJT/Grand Junction-Montrose (#187), WTAP-DT/Parkersburg (#190), KUVU/Eureka (#194), KXTS/Victoria, TX (#205) and K17HC/Juneau (#207).

Source: Tribune Company

Web site: http://www.tribune.com/

Narrowstep(TM) and Tourism Massachusetts to Launch the First-Ever U.S. Tourism Internet Channel
First Tourism Internet Channel in US Debuts at 2006 Travel Industry Association Annual Convention
rst Tourism Internet Channel in US Debuts at 2006 Travel Industry Association Annual Convention

Narrowstep(TM) Inc the TV on the Internet Company, in partnership with Tourism Massachusetts, announced that it has developed www.usamass.tv, the first tourism-based Internet channel in the United States. The channel was introduced to the tourism industry on Tuesday, May 9, at the Travel Industry Association's International Pow Wow 2006 in Orlando, FL. Tourism Massachusetts markets Boston and Massachusetts as the Gateway to America for international tourists.

"Massachusetts is the first US destination to use Narrowstep's cutting edge technology of Internet television to promote a destination," said William H. MacDougall, president and CEO of Tourism Massachusetts. "Broadband television is a perfect tool for the tourism industry because it can reach a global audience and it provides a more dynamic, personalized relationship with the consumer. The channel will soon have the functionality of providing viewers with the ability to book a trip directly without having to leave the channel."

The usamass.tv Internet channel is part of an integrated marketing program that ties visual entertainment content with the data content of the new website, www.usamass.com, to be re-launched this summer.

"Staking a piece of broadband television turf is essential. Bill and his team have had the vision to lead the US tourism industry in this endeavor by implementing a proven television on Internet protocol solution," said Carolyn Wall, President, Narrowstep North America. "They realize that a broadband channel will cater to the international consumer who is moving towards the Internet as their primary resource for information, entertainment and travel. We are delighted to work with Tourism Massachusetts and Bill's team to deliver a promotional vehicle that will be a model that we think the industry will follow."

The TIA reported that almost half of all online travel planners use online sites to plan trips. Further, 82 percent of those planners booked travel lodging and package tours online in 2005 -- a jump from 70 percent for the prior year.

Steve Beaumont, Narrowstep CEO, said, "As the largest market in the world for our unique broadband television solutions, the US is our principal target market, and this is but the first of what we expect to be many US-based customer announcements. Further, we believe it lends credence to our expected growth, not only on the top- and bottom-lines, but also in terms of our presence and share."

www.usamass.tv is powered by telvOS(TM), the proprietary Television Operating System(TM) developed by Narrowstep. telvOS is a complete end-to-end operating system controlled via an intuitive web-enabled application that is offered as a turn-key ASP or an enterprise client/server installed solution. The power of telvOS enables organizations to manage, deliver and monetize video content and other assets quickly and easily. It delivers TV-like programming with an electronic guide to any Windows-enabled device at any time, along with searchable content, upload capabilities, and payment facilitation.

About Tourism Massachusetts

Tourism Massachusetts' mission is the economic recovery of the Commonwealth's lost international tourism market share and is responsible for promoting Boston and Massachusetts as the Gateway to America. In addition to their headquarters in Boston, Tourism Massachusetts retains public relations and marketing firms in London, Toronto, Paris, Milan, Frankfurt, Buenos Aires, Sao Paolo, Mexico City, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Visit www.usamass.com/industry for more information.

About Narrowstep(TM) Inc

Narrowstep(TM) Inc (BULLETIN BOARD: NRWS) is a leading provider of Internet-based video-content delivery (TV on IP). Narrowstep's product and service offerings enable customers to distribute channels of video-based content and provide related services over the Internet. The Narrowstep system, telvOS(TM) (Television Operating System), enables comprehensive delivery of video content and television-like programming to mobile, wireless, Internet, broadband and broadcast services. The Narrowstep system enables owners and users of video content to reach audiences by 'narrowcasting' -- targeting delivery of specific content to interested groups. Narrowstep provides services to clients in the United Kingdom, the United States, and various other countries throughout the world, including Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. To learn more, visit www.narrowstep.com.

Sing at the Stadium! Philadelphia Eagles to Host National Anthem Auditions

Open call auditions to sing the National Anthem at selected 2006-07 Eagles home games will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Singers are invited to Lincoln Financial Field to compete for three coveted spots. )

"We welcome performers of all ages," said Bonnie Grant, Eagles director of communications. "Philadelphia and its surrounding region have a rich base of vocal talent. We are excited to provide a showcase for those talented individuals."

The auditions, formerly held in the Lehigh Valley location during training camp, were moved to Lincoln Financial Field in 2004. The first open call will result in 25 finalists who will move forward to the final competition.

"The new location gives each participant an opportunity to sing at the stadium," added Grant.

All interested parties can register on-site for the open call auditions, and enter through the Darien Street gate. No CDs or tapes will be accepted. All participants must be present and perform at the audition on June 4.

The National Anthem auditions are free and open to the public

Web site: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/

Discovery Channel to Capture on Film First-Ever Intentional Sinking of a U.S. Aircraft Carrier

150 People Spent Years Planning Extremely Ambitious Project: Taking Down

Decommissioned Korean War Era Ship

WHAT: he U.S. Navy will detonate C4 explosives to sink the ex-Oriskany Aircraft Carrier on May 17, 2006 -- the first timean aircraft carrier has ever been sunk in a non-military exercise. The explosion, as well as the long, hard years of planning and coordination leading up to it, is being captured on film for the Discovery Channel's one hour special THE SINKING OF AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER (wt) to air later this fall.

The ship will eventually create an artificial reef that will benefit marine life, sport fishing and recreational diving off the coast of the Florida Panhandle and generate an estimated $92 million per year in economic benefits for Escambia County.

The ex-Oriskany, a Korean and Vietnam War era aircraft carrier, weighs in at 32,000 tons and measures 888 feet long.

Upon detonation, the ex-Oriskany will be the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef.

In the days leading up to the sinking, a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will strategically place explosives and detonation equipment on 22 areas of the ship. Today (May 15), the Navy will tow the vessel from Pensacola, Florida to a location 24 miles off shore where, on May 17, the navy will sink the vessel by detonating the explosives on board. The Navy estimates it will take approximately five hours for the ship to sink, ideally landing upright on the ocean floor at a depth of approximately 212 feet.

WHEN/WHERE: Today, May 15, 2006 (weather permitting) -- The ex-Oriskany

Aircraft Carrier will leave from Pensacola to make the day-long 24-mile trip to its final resting place in the Florida Gulf.

May 17, 2006 (weather permitting) -- The explosives aboard the ex-Oriskany will be detonated, thus sinking the vessel which will then become part of the 77 square mile Escambia East Large Area Artificial Reef site.

Source: Discovery Channel

Unwritten Law and Artist To Market Distribution (A2M) Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Upcoming New Album

Artist To Market Distribution (A2M) today announced it has entered into an agreement with punk rock pioneers Unwritten Law, to be the exclusive distributor of their upcoming new album Hit List. The album, scheduled to be released in August, features 17 of Unwritten Law's greatest hits, plus 2 brand new studio tracks. It will carry a suggested retail price of $9.99.

As with A2M's prior agreements, the direct relationship between Unwritten Law and A2M streamlines the supply chain through bypassing the traditional music label infrastructure. This allows the album to be offered at an attractive price to consumers, while enabling retailers to achieve a fair profit margin.

Les Borsai, Manager of Unwritten Law, stated, "Major labels are no longer in the business of band development. They need to break a single quickly, and if that doesn't happen you are left with no attention. You also need to compete with large rosters and limited marketing dollars. The A2M model solves these problems, because it allows more time to work a record. Artists should be able to have a career selling 100,000 units per cycle. The greatest thing about this deal is it allows the artist to retain ownership of their masters, creating a greater motivation to get our music placed."

Paul Ignasinski, General Manager of A2M, commented, "Unwritten Law has built a career and an extremely loyal fan base by always doing things their own way. They're innovators, they challenge convention, and it's that attitude and approach that makes them a perfect fit with A2M. It's exciting to partner with them as they move into the next phase of their career, and help them bring new music to their fans at a very competitive price."

Borsai added, "$10 for 19 songs is an amazing list price for an impulse buyer."

Borsai has assembled a team of music industry veterans to act as a virtual record label. Marketing and promotion will be led by Randy Miller, with publicity by Kymm Britton of 60 Cycle Media. To complement its sales and distribution capabilities, A2M has also partnered with a third party sales consultant firm, Rocket Science LLC, to handle sales solicitation, retail marketing and retail account interaction.

About Artist To Market Distribution

Launched in 2005, Artist To Market Distribution (A2M) is an independent music distributor designed to work directly with branded artists and artists' management to streamline the supply chain, and deliver new music product to the marketplace at a lower cost. A2M Distribution is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Handleman Company (NYSE:HDL) .

About Unwritten Law

With six previous releases, Unwritten Law inhabits the upper echelon of successful punk bands, whose substance and longevity overshadow the countless hordes of imitation, fly-by-night pop-punk operations riding a one-way train to anonymity. In a musical climate where audiences write off and forget hundreds of bands who lack a smidgen of ingenuity, Unwritten Law repeatedly proves that its music connects with, attracts, and inspires loyalty in an ever-growing legion of fans worldwide.

Source: Handleman Company

Web site: http://www.discovery.com/

Univision Radio Ratings Explode Across the Country ‘Recuerdo’ and ‘La Kalle’ Formats Fuel Phenomenal Growth

--Univision Radio, a division of Univision Communications Inc. (NYSE: UVN) and the leading Spanish-language radio broadcaster in the United States, today announced that it has experienced a ratings explosion across the country and in many key markets. Due to its successful “Recuerdo” (Spanish Adult Contemporary) and “La Kalle” (Reggaeton) formats as well as its wildly popular morning talk shows, Univision Radio stations posted significant audience share gains and increased rank positions in Arbitron’s 2006 Winter book.

Univision Radio’s Growth Explosion
Winter 2006 vs. Winter 2005

Demographic Total Average Audience Share Growth
Persons 12+ +11.9%
Adults 18-34 +16.2%
Adults 25-54 +10.9%

Demographic “Recuerdo” Stations’ Average Growth*
Persons 12+ +39.1%
Adults 25-54 +52.7%

Demographic “La Kalle” Stations’ Average Growth**
Persons 12+ +16.4%
Adults 18-34 +26.5%
Persons 12+ +11.9%Adults 18-34 +16.2%Adults 25-54 +10.9%Persons 12+ +39.1%Adults 25-54 +52.7%Persons 12+ +16.4%Adults 18-34 +26.5%

* Includes Recuerdo stations in Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego, Phoenix and Fresno

** Includes La Kalle stations in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas and Fresno

“The tremendous growth of Univision Radio stations across the country despite heightened levels of competition illustrates the appeal of our formats, our unique programming expertise, as well as the benefits we reap from cross promoting our stations on the Univision TV stations,” said Gary Stone, President and Chief Operating Officer, Univision Radio. “Spanish-language radio is a fast-growing market segment characterized by a massive cultural influence that translates into a huge amount of buying power approaching One Trillion Dollars. These Winter ratings increases have positioned our second and third format offerings into the Top-5 or Top-10 ranking of radio stations regardless of language. ”

Univision Radio’s varied formats emerge from the growing Hispanic population’s demand for music and entertainment that defines its diverse and changing lifestyle. From the end of 2005 into 2006, Univision Radio switched programming to its “Recuerdo” format on six stations in six different markets. This music-intensive, adult hits format features favorites from the ‘70s, ‘80s and early ‘90s, targeting Adults 25-49 and complimenting Univision Radio’s other, youth-targeted offerings. In addition, Univision Radio has launched successful “La Kalle” stations, which feature the Reggaeton format derived from a unique mixture of Latin tropical sounds, Jamaican reggae and urban hip-hop, in five major cities, including New York, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Fresno.

In addition to boasting these two popular formats, which increasingly serve as targeted media vehicles and cross-promotional tools with Univision’s television and online properties, Univision Radio is home to some of the leading morning radio celebrities in the country. Piolin, Javier Romero & Osvaldo Vega, Raul Brindis and El Pistolero, who inform and amuse listeners nationally by syndication while broadcasting from their hometowns of Los Angeles, Miami, Houston and Chicago, respectively, contribute to Univision Radio’s unmatched ability to reach over 11 million listeners each week.

Local Highlights

-- In Los Angeles, the #1 radio market in the country, Univision Radio has an impressive three out of the Top 10-ranked stations in the total market among Adults 18-49 in any language, including the #1 and #2 ranked radio stations.

-- In 13 out of the 16 markets in which Univision has radio stations measured by the 2006 Winter Book, Univision Radio has at least one of the Top 5-ranked stations in the total market in Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami, San Diego, Phoenix, San Antonio, Albuquerque, Fresno, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico, among all Adults 18-49.

-- In addition, Univision Radio has at least two of the Top 5-ranked stations in the total market in Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Phoenix, due in large part to the success of the new “Recuerdo”-formatted stations.

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 98% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 86% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S.

Hispanic markets and 4 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle and a 50% interest in Mexico-based Disa Records labels as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S., and a non-voting 14.9% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications is headquartered in Los Angeles with television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

NVIDIA Unveils a New Open Standard Memory Specification Designed to Provide Higher Levels of System Performance

Launch Partner Corsair Will Be the First to Bring Products With New Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) to Market

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) , the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced the results of a collaborative memory development effort called Enhanced Performance Profiles, or EPP, which allows consumers to easily expose new, advanced performance memory settings built into high performance memory DIMMs for even higher levels of overall PC system performance. In addition, NVIDIA also announced today that Corsair Memory, the worldwide leader in design and manufacture of high performance memory, is the first memory vendor to announce support for the new EPP specification, and is expected to have new EPP-based memory DIMMs available in the channel later this month.

"Enhanced Performance Profiles are a significant change in the way overclocking and performance hardware compatibility is defined and sold. The industry now has a new standard on how a performance memory SPD should be written and communicated with the motherboard BIOS," said John Beekley, VP of Applications Engineering at Corsair Memory. "Our expectation is that EPP will be adopted by major motherboard companies, core-logic manufacturers, and other memory companies."

Developed as an extension to the traditional Serial Presence Detect (SPD) found on today's high-performance DIMMS, Enhanced Performance Profiles allow memory manufacturers to integrate additional module performance data in the unused portion of the JEDEC standard SPD, allowing compatible motherboards to read and take advantage of added performance capabilities. Enhanced Performance Profiles were developed as an open standard, and immediate adoption is expected shortly from other motherboard partners and PC memory suppliers.

While memory modules with Enhanced Performance Profiles will work on any motherboard, only motherboards equipped with properly-designed BIOSes, such as those designed for NVIDIA nForce(R) 590 SLI media and communications processors (MCPs), will detect the presence of these new capabilities and prompt the user to set PC boot parameters for guaranteed optimized settings. End users will be able to measure the impact on benchmark performance and verify detailed parametric settings using common system utilities such as Lavalys EVEREST or Microsoft(R) Windows(R)-based performance tools such as NVIDIA nTune(TM).

The new EPP-based Corsair memory modules are part of the certified NVIDIA(R) SLI technology ecosystem that defines a set of interoperable components for enthusiasts, all of which raise the bar for performance and functionality when used together in the same PC platform. All products that are part of the SLI ecosystem can easily be identified at e-tail and retail by the "NVIDIA SLI-Ready" logo prominently featured on the packaging. There are more than 250 SLI-Ready components currently active in the program.

"NVIDIA recognizes Corsair's significant contribution and passion in the enthusiast community, and we have selected them as our official memory partner for the launch of our upcoming NVIDIA nForce 500 family of MCPs," said Drew Henry, general manager of MCP business at NVIDIA. "Corsair understands the overclocking mindset and has done a terrific job in being the first vendor to bring EPP-based memory products to market in record time. Together, we will showcase this winning combination at a variety of industry and community events over the next few months".

For more information on NVIDIA nForce 500 series MCPs and SLI-Ready memory, please visit www.nvidia.com.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.

NOTE: All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, the features, benefits, uses and performance of memory modules with Enhanced Performance Profiles, adoption of Enhanced Performance Profiles by motherboard partners, PC memory suppliers and core-logic manufacturers, the first products with that will incorporate Enhanced Performance Profiles, availability of the NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP, Enhanced Performance Profiles as an open standard, and use of the technology by PC enthusiasts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, software defects, loss in performance when memory modules are integrated with motherboards, delays in ramping new products into production, our reliance on third-party manufacturers, changes in customer preferences or product uses, development of new technologies by our competitors, manufacturing defects, the impact of competitive products and pricing alternatives, and other risks detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2006. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Web site: http://www.nvidia.com/

Infinet Wireless and Commetrex Announce Partnership
Commetrex's Fax Triangle Technology to Be Incorporated With InfiVoX VoIP System From InfiNet Wireless

InfiNet Wireless, a global provider of Broadband Wireless Access and pre-WiMAX equipment for last mile connectivity for private and public networks, and Commetrex, a leading innovator of fax technology, announced today that the companies have formed a partnership to incorporate Commetrex's exclusive Fax Triangle licensed technology with InfiNet's new InfiVoX VoIP media system. The Commetrex Fax Triangle will add the underlying functions required by least-cost-routing and fax terminations for both IP and PSTN faxes to the InfiVoX VoIP media system, which includes gateways that scale from 2-to-24 E1/T1 ports, session border controllers and media switching/routers.

The cost-effective, market-ready, standards-compliant InfiVoX media system is designed for fixed, wireless, broadband-wireless access and fixed-mobile convergence networks in enterprises, ITSPs or smaller locations within carrier networks. With the integration of the Commetrex Fax Triangle, the IP-networked distributed enterprise can use T.38 fax relay to send faxes real time between office fax terminals, without being routed over the PSTN. It also allows the system to terminate faxes between the server for both internal and PSTN-connected fax terminals and uses Commetrex's Terminating T38 to terminate (send-receive) faxes that can be routed over the IP network.

Evgeny Pererva, VoIP marketing director at InfiNet Wireless, explained: "As worldwide VoIP adoption continues to grow, enterprise servers are being designed to support not just PBX functions, but also voice and fax messaging. The availability of integrated products that sustain both legacy and emerging applications is important to help support this growth, while minimizing the technology challenges faced by customers."

A dual-transport-capable system can send-receive faxes from any PSTN-connected fax terminal or any IP gateway. In least-cost-routing applications, the user has the ability to route the fax through the system to a 3G fax terminal located either "behind" the system (on premises) or out to the local PSTN, requiring fax-relay capability. The Fax Triangle supports T.38 (IP) fax send-receive, T.38 fax relay, and PSTN (analog) fax send-receive.

The first member of the InfiVox product line will be the MGC-E1T1-60, universal SIP/H.323 VoIP gateway supporting two E1/T1 ports, slated for release late in the second quarter of 2006.

About InfiNet Wireless:

InfiNet Wireless is a leading global vendor of Last Mile connectivity solutions utilizing Fixed Broadband Wireless Access (FBWA) and emerging WiMAX technologies. InfiNet Wireless' leading-edge routing products represent more than ten years of intense engineering efforts by world-class Russian development laboratories, with extensive field experience in the design and deployment of thousands of wireless carrier-class networks. InfiNet Wireless is a member of the WiMAX Forum™ and is committed to bringing WiMAX-compliant products to market based on the emerging 802.16 standard. InfiNet has earned a clear leadership position in fixed wireless installations in Russia and Eastern Europe and has more than 300 carrier-class wireless networks throughout the world.

About Commetrex:

Commetrex Corporation develops and markets enabling technologies designed to shorten the time to market and reduce the development cost of integrated-media telecommunications equipment. Long known for its market-leading fax and other licensed technologies, Commetrex has recently completed a multi-year development effort to offer the equipment developer middleware software products and a media-stream framework, plus a comprehensive line of PCI and CompactPCI DSP-resource and network-interface boards.

SOURCE: InfiNet Wireless

SPORTS & AUTOS
Dodger Baseball.
Los Angeles 5, Colorado 4 at Coors Field
Los Angeles Record: (20-19)
Colorado Record: (21-18)

Winning pitcher - Brett Tomko (5-1)
Losing pitcher - Ramon Ramirez (2-1)
SV - Takashi Saito (1)
at Coors Field (20-19) (21-18) - Brett Tomko (5-1) - Ramon Ramirez (2-1) - Takashi Saito (1) LAD HR - J. CruzJr. (2)
COL HR - B. Hawpe (9) M. Holliday (11)

Next Los Angeles Game: May 16, 2006 06:35 PM MT vs. Colorado Rockies
J. CruzJr. (2) B. Hawpe (9) M. Holliday (11) May 16, 2006 06:35 PM MT vs. Colorado Rockies
Wetterich wins tournment

Becomes the seventh player in tournament history to capture his first victory at this tournament and second consecutive. The others are Don January (1956), Charles Coody (1964), Mark Hayes (1976), Neal Lancaster (1994), Robert Damron (2001) and Ted Purdy (2005). Collects career-largest payday with his $1,134,000 first-place check, bringing his season earnings on the PGA TOUR to $2,962,649, ranking him second. Earns a trip to the Mercedes Championships in 2007 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. Becomes the ninth player in tournament history to pass the $1-million mark in earnings with $1,138,320 Is just the third player from United States to win the tournament since 2000.

Wetterich in his career

Surpasses the $26-million mark in career earnings, with $26,949,400. The $1,116,000 check is the largest of his career and just $143,723 less than he had earned in his first 80 events on TOUR. Moves to 16th on the 2006 PGA TOUR money list. Is the fifth first-time winner in 2006 - J.B. Holmes (FBR Open), Arron Oberholser (AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am), Aaron Baddeley (Verizon Heritage) and Chris Couch (Zurich Classic of New Orleans). Posts his career-high third top-10 finish in his last four starts - the others were a tie for sixth at the Shell Houston Open and tie for fourth at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Becomes just the third come-from-behind winner of the 2006 season in 19 stroke-play events (joining Tiger Woods at the Buick Invitational and Kirk Triplett at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson). In 2005, there were 11 by this tournament.

Major League Baseball Players, Volunteers of America and Area Youth Step Up to the Plate for Head Start Children in Denver

Pitcher Jason Jennings and outfielder Cory Sullivan of the Colorado Rockies teamed up with Volunteers of America and area high school students today to promote literacy and mentor Head Start children in Denver. The players joined several local members of the Denver Action Team youth volunteer group to highlight the need for literacy programs for low- income children. Jennings and Sullivan also helped the children paint a mural on the Volunteers of America Bright Star Head Start site, and encouraged all Denver youth to get involved in their community by volunteering. Volunteers of America's programs support and empower the area's most vulnerable groups, including at-risk children and youth, as well as low-income seniors, families and people with disabilities.

"It is important for everyone to get involved supporting causes they believe in," said Jennings, a leading member of the Action Team. "The students involved in the Denver Action Team have done a tremendous job throughout Denver this school year encouraging their peers to volunteer with programs such as Head Start. The Action Team has been able to demonstrate that volunteering not only helps our neighbors in need, but it is fun and personally rewarding, too."

The Action Team is an expanding youth volunteer initiative administered by Volunteers of America and the Major League Baseball Players Trust to train the next generation of volunteers. Action Teams of Major League baseball players and area high school students work together to inspire and encourage youth to get involved by helping those in need in their communities. Through the support of Volunteers of America's local offices across the country, Action Teams are currently at work in Boston, Denver, Minnesota and Philadelphia, with plans to expand into New York, Dallas, Detroit, Oakland, Portland (ME), San Francisco and Seattle for the 2006-07 school year.

The Major League Baseball Players Trust has partnered with Volunteers of America since 2002 to promote the nurturing and well being of America's children and their families. The partnership features the personal involvement of Major League baseball players and their families with a variety of programs conducted by Volunteers of America's local offices throughout the United States. For more information about the Major League Baseball Players Trust, visit http://www.mlbplayers.com/.

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that is dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through thousands of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America helps nearly 2 million people in over 400 communities. Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. Our work touches the mind, body, heart -- and ultimately the spirit -- of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. For more information about Volunteers of America, visit http://www.volunteersofamerica.org/.

Source: Volunteers of America

Demographic Groups Rank Most Buzz-Worthy New Vehicles

Domestic Launches Creating Most Buzz, Mercedes-Benz CLS Universally Viewed as Sophisticated

New-vehicle launches creating the most buzz differ greatly by demographic and vehicle consideration groups, according to the 2006 AutoVIBES Demographics reports, now available from online research leaders Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research. The annual AutoVIBES Demographics series of reports provide significant insight into the diverse vehicle shopping preferences and opinions of different age groups, ethnicities and segment consideration groups.

Most Buzz-Worthy New Nameplates Among Demographic/Vehicle Consideration

Groups

Demographic New-Vehicle Nameplate Seen as

Having the Most Buzz

Generation Y (Born from 1977-1986) Chevrolet Cobalt

Generation X (Born from 1965-1976) Hummer H3

Baby Boomers (Born from 1946-1964) Dodge Charger

Pre-Boomers (Born 1945 and earlier) Ford Five Hundred

Hispanic Ford Shelby Cobra GT 500

Asian Lexus 400h

African-American Dodge Charger

Luxury Considerers Mercedes-Benz CLS

Minivan Considerers Ford Freestyle

Truck Considerers Dodge Charger

SUV Considerers Hummer H3

Sporty Car Considerers Ford Shelby Cobra GT 500

Sedan Considerers Ford Five Hundred

Hybrid/Alternative Fuel Considerers Dodge Charger

AutoVIBES examined 49 new-nameplate launches in 2005, 25 of which were domestics. Car-buyers in 14 demographic/vehicle consideration groups rated 12 domestics and only two imports as being the most buzz-worthy.

"Domestic manufacturers have recently introduced some exciting new products that are catching the eye of many consumers," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and market analyst for Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com. "The highly-anticipated Dodge Charger is making waves among buyers in many different demographics."

The new AutoVIBES study also shows vehicle shoppers of all generations see domestic vehicles as the most buzz-worthy, although each generation rates a different domestic vehicle in the top spot. The youngest age-group surveyed, Generation Y, and the oldest age-group surveyed, Pre-Boomers, had only one vehicle in common on their top five buzz list: Dodge Charger.

Different Generations Weigh In: The Top Five New-Vehicle Nameplates with the

Most Buzz

Rank Generation Y Pre-Boomers

(Born from 1977-1986) (Born 1945 and earlier)

1 Chevrolet Cobalt Ford Five Hundred

2 Dodge Charger Buick LaCrosse

3 Ford Shelby Cobra GT 500 Cadillac DTS

4 Hummer H3 Ford Freestyle

5 Pontiac G6 Dodge Charger

While different groups chose a variety of vehicles as most buzz-worthy, there was universal agreement among all that the Mercedes-Benz CLS was the most "sophisticated." In addition, the Pontiac Solstice was rated high by all groups for being "exciting," "youthful" and "imaginative."

The complete set of AutoVIBES Demographic Reports consists of 14 separate reports under three series categories: Ethnicity, Generation and Vehicle Consideration. The Generation series contains reports for Generation Y, Generation X, Baby Boomers and Pre-Boomers. The Vehicle Consideration reports are offered by vehicle segment, including: Hybrid /Alternative Fuel Vehicles, SUV, Sedan, Truck, Minivan, Luxury and Sporty/Performance/Convertible. Custom groups, including make considerers, are available upon request.

"The knowledge gained from these reports provide insight into the various similarities, differences and preferences among vehicle shoppers of all ages, ethnicities and consideration groups," said Rick Wainschel, vice president of marketing research and brand communications for Kelley Blue Book. "As auto manufacturer marketing campaigns become more targeted toward specific demographics, understanding the impact of new-model launches as well as key purchase-decision factors among these groups could prove invaluable."

Each AutoVIBES Report contains detailed analysis of each group's:

* Make ownership, consideration and loyalty

* Vehicle segment ownership and consideration

* Reaction to new model launches: awareness, familiarity, favorability,

consideration, attribute ratings

* Key vehicle purchase decision factors

* Reliance on incentives: effects on timing of purchase, likelihood to

purchase in absence, dependency

* Effects of gas prices on purchase decision

* Hybrid engine attitudes

* Key safety factors

* Financial outlook for upcoming year

* Auto enthusiast level

* Detailed subgroup profile

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About Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com)

Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com is America's most used and trusted vehicle pricing, values and information resource. The top-rated Web site provides the most up-to-date pricing and values for thousands of new and used vehicles, including the New Car Blue Book(R) value, which reveals what people actually are paying for new cars. Since 1926, car buyers and sellers have relied upon Kelley Blue Book for authoritative and unbiased information to make well-informed automotive decisions. The company also reports vehicle prices and values via products and services, including the famous Blue Book(R) Official Guide and software products. Kbb.com also has been named the No. 1 automotive information site by Nielsen//NetRatings and J.D. Power and Associates seven years in a row. No other medium reaches more in-market vehicle shoppers than kbb.com; one in every three American car buyers complete their research on kbb.com.

Source: Kelley Blue Book

BMW Launches New Advertising Campaign to Support Certified Pre-Owned Business Campaign Tells Consumers to 'Drive With Their Heart. Buy With Their Head'

Earlier this month, BMW of North America launched a national television, print, radio and Internet marketing campaign for its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program. The "Drive with your heart. Buy with your head" campaign created by Publicis New York communicates to prospective customers that a Certified Pre-Owned BMW is more attainable and better than some new cars.

The underlying message is that a Certified Pre-Owned BMW is better than a brand new compromise. The price has been engineered down to size, but the thrill of The Ultimate Driving Machine(R) is intact.

"BMW Certified Pre-Owned sales for 2006 are up 20 percent over 2005 and we expect that pace to keep BMW clearly ahead of the competition," notes Sergio Carvajal, marketing manager for BMW Certified Pre-Owned Sales. What better way to reward yourself, than with a BMW. Our Certified Pre-Owned program makes the most dynamic sports luxury vehicles attainable to everyone. Add the peace of mind provided by the CPO program's protection plan, and a Certified Pre-Owned BMW is the best vehicle for anyone who does not want to compromise on anything."

The campaign will have a national reach, running in national and regional media throughout the US. It includes three TV spots, four radio spots, four print ads and Internet banner advertisement. The print campaign will run in publications including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Auto Week, Money Select Edition, Sports Illustrated Select Edition, Time Top Management, Time Global Business and Roundel. Internet banners will be featured on Autotrader.com, KBB.com and Google.com.

Each of the three "Drive with your heart. Buy with your head" television executions features a unique setting and communicates a message that clearly differentiates the BMW CPO program. The ads highlight the BMW vehicle, making it clear that it is the heart of the CPO program. The campaign tagline appears in bold typeface alongside the footage of the vehicle during the last seconds of the commercial. There is also a corresponding message that communicates the BMW Certified Pre-Owned program's 6 year / 100,000 mile coverage.

The television spots include the following:

"Inspection:"

The viewer sees footage of a vehicle being inspected in a service center. A lot of car companies rigorously inspect their pre-owned vehicles. But no matter how hard they look, the one thing they'll never find is this ... and the camera focuses on the Roundel and reveals that the Roundel they are looking at is on the back of a BMW Certified Pre-Owned 5 Series. The BMW shoots off the line accompanied by some running footage.

"Dealerships:"

The viewer sees a BMW 3 Series driving down a road on which there are various "any-town' USA car dealerships. But they notice that all these dealerships have a funny name and a generic "stick figure like" set up. In between shots of these mock dealerships, they return to beautiful shots of a silver CPO 3 Series BMW driving. The voiceover asks "Why would you settle for a new ... whatever, when, for the same investment, you can drive a Certified Pre-Owned BMW?" The BMW passes the dealership strip and then takes off at a quick pace and the camera follows. Drive with your heart. Buy with your head.

"No Brainer:"

The viewer sees beautiful X5 footage ... Aggressive driving, blistering straight-aways, etc. It seems much like standard running footage, except that there is a noticeable division on the road in front of the car. To the right, the road is animated with various non-traditional graphics that one would never see on a road. To the left, the viewer sees tasteful graphics that indicate the rational side of BMW Certified Pre-Owned. Charts and schematics explain why the BMW CPO brings peace of mind to a consumer. Up to 6 year / 100,000 mile coverage ... Inspected by BMW technicians." The VO asks, "Is it right brain? Is it left brain?" "It's a no brainer." Drive with your heart. Buy with your head.

BMW Group In America

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the ROLLS-ROYCE brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 339 BMW passenger car centers, 334 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 143 BMW motorcycle retailers, 80 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30 ROLLS-ROYCE Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

http://www.bmwgroupna.com/

http://www.bmwusa.com/

http://www.bmwmotorradusa.com/

http://www.miniusa.com/

http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/

Source: BMW of North America, LLC

YMCAs Invite New Swimmers to Splash Into Health and Fun
Olympic Gold Medalist Crissy Perham Joins Y Experts at Select YMCA Splash Events

With summer fast approaching, children's thoughts turn naturally to swimming and, for parents of young children, that means finding a program where kids are safe, well-supervised and expertly instructed and, of course -- where it all adds up to fun. Mom and Dad will find that where America has always learned to swim and where very many Olympic champions like Crissy Perham got their start -- at their neighborhood YMCA.

Some 600 YMCAs are about to welcome new swimmers into YMCA Splash, the Y's ever-popular aquatics orientation and safety program, offering instruction on swimming skills and basic water safety and this year involving an appearance by Crissy Ahmann-Perham. Perham is 1992 Olympic Swim Team Captain, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and one-time Olympic Silver Medalist. She will be making an appearance at the Houston YMCAs under this year's national program theme, Splash into Health. The program is sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., marketers of FLOXIN(R) Otic (ofloxacin otic) solution 0.3%.

Swimming is the second most popular form of exercise in the United States, with nearly 370 million annual visits to swimming pools. YMCAs have been offering the Y Splash program annually over the last 10 years. The nearly- week long events offer water familiarization, swim lessons, and often pool games, contests and parent education sessions at a nominal fee.

"Swimming has been an important part of my life since I was a child and now, as a parent of two active swimmers and as a swim coach, I know how important it is to begin with expert instruction. I know that YMCA Splash means fun and great instruction while it sets a parent's mind at ease over safety and supervision," said Perham. YMCA Splash into Health is a way to educate children and their parents on the best ways to keep kids safe, happy and healthy this summer.

YMCA Celebrates 100 Years of Swimming

"This marks the hundredth year that YMCAs across America have offered group swimming lessons," said Kay Smiley, who directs YMCA of the USA's Department of Aquatics. "Generations of this country's Olympic swimmers learned to swim and started at the Y. Not only is swimming great fun and great exercise but by learning basic swimming skills and water safety, it becomes an activity that families can enjoy together."

"For so many reasons, swimming is a great activity," says Alan R. Greene, M.D., noted pediatric expert. "It uses and conditions more of your body's muscles simultaneously than almost any other form of exercise and with its non-impact, low-stress nature, it has wonderful therapeutic qualities for the elderly and for those suffering from injuries, arthritis, asthma and chronic pain. Parents would do well to enroll their children in a multi-faceted swim and safety program like YMCA Splash, where they themselves can learn to keep their children healthy and safe in many water environments."

For a list of YMCAs participating in YSplash, visit http://www.ymca.net/ . Visit http://www.splashintohealth.com/ for tips on safe and healthy swimming.

About the YMCAs

YMCAs build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's 2,594 YMCAs, collectively the nation's largest not-for-profit community service organization, serving more than 20 million people of all faiths, races, ages and incomes, including more than 9 million children. YMCAs offer a broad range of programs including youth leadership and volunteerism and are collectively the nation's largest providers of quality child care and after school programs. Visit http://ymca.net/ .

Avoiding Swimmer's Ear This Summer

Swimmer's ear -- most common in children but can also affect adults -- is often caused by an infection of the external ear canal that can cause intense ear pain, itching and redness. If there is a break in the skin's normal barrier, bacteria can slip inside the skin, causing an infection. The best way to avoid swimmer's ear is to dry your ears thoroughly after swimming. Parents need to learn to recognize signs and symptoms so they can seek appropriate treatment; usually antibiotic ear drops are necessary to clear up the infection.

About Daiichi Sankyo

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. was established on April 3, 2006 as the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. The company was formed by the merger of U.S. entities Sankyo Pharma Inc., Daiichi Pharmaceutical Corporation and Daiichi Medical Research. Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, the company's strategic focus is on cardiovascular diseases. Research and development of new therapies is also focused in the areas of glucose metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, cancer, immunology and bone and joint diseases. For more information, please visit http://www.daiichisankyo-us.com/ .

About FLOXIN(R) Otic

FLOXIN(R) Otic (ofloxacin otic) solution 0.3% is indicated for in the treatment of otitis externa (OE) in adults and pediatric patients, 6 months and older greater than or equal to 6 months of age, due to certain types of bacteria, namely Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

The most common reported adverse reactions in 3 clinical trials [n=799] in OE patients treated once daily with FLOXIN Otic were application site reaction [discomfort upon application] [0.6%-16.8%], pruritus [itching] [1%-1.2%], earache [0.6%-0.8%], dizziness [0.0%-0.6%], and headache [0.2%-0.3%]. In 2 of these clinical studies [n=310], the higher application site reaction rate resulted from the specific questioning of subjects.

FLOXIN Otic and FLOXIN Otic SINGLES [a topical quinolone antibiotic] must not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity [allergy] to ofloxacin, other quinolones [a class of antibiotics], or other ingredients of the medication. Serious and occasionally fatal allergic reactions [anaphylaxis] have been reported in patients given quinolone medications either orally or by vein. At the first sign of allergic reaction, stop taking the drug. Patients who have not improved after one week of treatment should be evaluated by their healthcare provider. If you or your child is allergic to any medication, be sure to discuss those allergies with your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. Please also see patient information/full prescribing information. For additional information, please visit http://www.floxinotic.com/ .

Source: YMCA of the USA

Mastro Auctions, NFL Great Jerry Kramer Make Announcement On Stolen Super Bowl Ring

WHAT: Jerry Kramer, a member of Vince Lombardi's World Champion Green

Bay Packers teams, will be presented with his Super Bowl I ring

at a ceremony at Lambeau Field. The ring is being returned to him

by Doug Allen, president and COO of Mastro Auctions, who after

learning during the company's April auction that the ring was

actually stolen, pulled it from the sale and secured its safe

return to Kramer. This event marks the end of a 25-year search by

the 70-year-old offensive lineman for his historic possession.

Jerry Kramer will also make a special announcement regarding his

Super Bowl I replica ring, which he purchased after the original

went missing.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 16

WHERE: Lambeau Field - 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay

At the Vince Lombardi Statue

In case of inclement weather, the event will take place inside

The Atrium

WHO: Jerry Kramer, former NFL offensive lineman

Doug Allen, Mastro Auctions

VISUALS: Kramer receiving his original Super Bowl I ring

Kramer will also display his replica ring for a special

announcement

***The public is welcome to attend this event***

A.S.O. Selects Active Athlete Media for Online Promotion of Tour de France
France's Premier Cycling Event To Leverage Active Athlete(TM) Media's Online Advertising Expertise

-- Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), organizer of the Tour de France, has selected Active Athlete Media, Inc. (AAM), a leading interactive media services company, to be responsible for sales and ad operations for the English version of the official Tour de France web site. For 2006, the official web site, www.letour.com, becomes the newest addition to the Active Athlete(TM) Advertising Network.

"The Tour de France is one of the country's most prestigious events. For over a century it has been the premier cycling event captivating audiences worldwide," said Gael Colloc'h, head of TV and New Media department by ASO. "It was important for us to select a partner who has the online media expertise and the industry knowledge but also someone who could best represent the passion and the history of such an event. We are excited to have a partner in Active Athlete Media."

The Tour de France, a 21-day bicycle race covering more than 3,600 kilometers throughout France, is attended by 15 million people each July and viewed through television networks by millions of people per day. In addition, there are 200 million page views on the Internet making it the most globally publicized and watched event in the cycling world. The partnership between A.S.O. and AAM presents a compelling opportunity for advertisers trying to reach millions of fans in the Active Athlete(TM) market.

Robert Tas, CEO of Active Athlete Media enthusiastically welcomed the opportunity to partner with A.S.O. "It is a privilege to have the opportunity to partner with A.S.O and represent a historic event like the Tour de France. As a result of Lance Armstrong's success, the Tour de France is a huge opportunity for our advertiser clients to leverage."

This partnership will also provide Active Athlete Media with the unique opportunity to offer marketing and branding solutions that tie the Tour de France together with their innovative search platform www.velo-search.com and their existing partners, such as www.procycling.com, www.spokepost.com and others.

Active Athlete Media, Inc. (www.activeathletemedia.com) is a leading interactive media and marketing company that connects advertisers with Active Athletes(TM) en masse via a host of online properties. The company provides branding, direct marketing and sponsorship solutions to online and offline clients. The term Active Athlete(TM) embodies one of the most desirable demographics advertisers seek. This group represents people who are active, affluent, sports enthusiasts who share a passion for athletics and competition.

Source: Active Athlete Media, Inc.

Sybase to Title Sponsor Sybase Classic LPGA Event for Sixth Consecutive Year
Serves as Official Wireless Software Provider of the LPGA

, Inc. (NYSE:SY) , a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, continues its support of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) as the title sponsor of the Sybase(R) Classic for the sixth consecutive year and the official wireless software provider of the LPGA. The Sybase Classic runs May 18-21 at the historic Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, New York.

"Sybase is proud to continue its support of the LPGA and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the official tournament charity. The Sybase Classic has grown into one of the premier international golf tournaments on the LPGA Tour with 144 players from 23 countries competing for a $1.3 million purse," said Marty Beard, senior vice president of corporate development and marketing for Sybase.

"The LPGA players and staff are excited to once again return to the Sybase Classic, which is one of the most popular tournaments on the Tour's schedule, as demonstrated by the incredibly talented and internationally diverse field this year," said LPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens. "We are proud to partner with Sybase, an industry leader and committed sponsor of the LPGA and its New York-based event, and are pleased that fans across the globe can access real-time tournament information through Sybase's AvantGo service."

Top LPGA players have committed to play in this year's tournament, including Annika Sorenstam, 2005 defending champion Paula Creamer, Lorena Ochoa, Juli Inkster, Ai Miyazato, Mi Hyun Kim, Jeong Jang, Natalie Gulbis, and Catriona Matthew. ESPN will televise the first and second rounds live from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, May 18th and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (EDT) Friday, May 19th. ESPN2 will feature a live broadcast of the third and fourth rounds of the tournament from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (EDT) Saturday, May 20th and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on Sunday, May 21st.

Seventy-five percent of the tournament proceeds will support The Greater New York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the official tournament charity, with the other twenty-five percent of proceeds designated for nationwide cancer research.

As the official wireless software provider of the LPGA, Sybase iAnywhere is providing a special Sybase Classic channel on its AvantGo(R) mobile Internet service that enables fans worldwide to follow the leader board and access up-to-the-minute player and tournament news via their smart phones and PDAs. Sybase has also partnered with Intel Corporation to provide Wi-Fi access on the course so that fans attending the event can access the AvantGo channel. Mobile users can subscribe to the Sybase Classic AvantGo channel by visiting www.sybase.com/sbac. Intel Corporation and SAP are clubhouse sponsors at the Sybase Classic.

About Sybase, Inc.

Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information, visit the Sybase Web site: http://www.sybase.com/.

About AvantGo

AvantGo is a free service from Sybase iAnywhere that delivers rich, personalized mobile websites to smartphones and PDAs. Today, hundreds of major brands, including BMW, CNET, HP, Jeep, Microsoft, The New York Times and Rolling Stone leverage AvantGo to target a highly desirable demographic of millions of registered users. AvantGo offers the convenience of anywhere, anytime access, seamlessly supporting both wireless and "sync and go" connectivity. To learn more about AvantGo visit www.avantgo.com.

NOTE: Sybase, AvantGo, the AvantGo logo, iAnywhere Solutions and iAnywhere are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. (R) indicates registration in the United States of America. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

Source: Sybase, Inc.

Web site: http://www.sybase.com/

Toyota's Calty Design Supports Mobile Living Exhibition/Conference in New York

Calty Design Research, a Toyota design studio, announces its support as title sponsor of Mobile Living, an educational exhibition/conference in New York City during New York Design Week, May 21-23, 2006. Calty will feature two recent advanced concept vehicles created by Calty: Toyota F3R and Scion FUSE.

The exhibition features various forms of futuristic mobile living concepts, including Airstream travel trailers, Adam Kalkin's uniquely prefabricated Push Button House, and a vintage Buckminster Fuller Fly's Eye dome.

Co-organized by two New York based not-for-profit cultural institutions, Exhibitions International and International Design Network Foundation, the exhibition offers unique presentations of a new mobile society utilizing art, design and technology. A conference and panel discussion with top curators, designers and artists who work with mobile subject matter will discuss their projects. At least 6,000 tastemakers and design professionals, including architects, designers, retailers, hotel and restaurant designers, as well as press, students, and the general public are expected to attend.

"The desire for mobility is something that people are born with," says Kevin Hunter, Calty vice president of design and studio operations. "The human race has invented a wide range of technologies in order to satisfy this desire. Now that mobile technologies have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, including work, transportation, communication and leisure, people's interests are shifting more to the experience and questions that accompany the mobility itself."

Merging technology with innovative ideas, Calty aims to pave the way to a new nomadic way of life. The Calty creations provide a glimpse of its aspirations to offer endless possibilities and insight toward the coming era of "mobile living" in the form of the Toyota F3R and the Scion FUSE.

The Toyota F3R is a three-row concept car with a roomy lounge interior, designed to accommodate the needs of the younger generation which perceives the car as a sophisticated extension of the home. In the lounge mode, the right and center sections of the second-row seats fold into the floor and the left-hand seat reclines fully to form, with the third, rearmost row, an avant-garde sofa built around the conversation area, such as one might find in an upscale home.

"It's a living room away from home," says Alan Schneider, project chief designer for the F3R's interior. The car also emphasizes environmentally-sensitive materials, such as the floor panels made from Ecoresin, which is a specially formulated recyclable resin, and a skin-friendly simulated leather seating material called Mythos that, unlike most plastics, does not produce harmful chemical dioxin when burned.

The Scion FUSE is a versatile sports coupe that combines entertainment, digital technology and versatility that transforms the car into a venue for social gatherings. The interior concept is referred to as "one plus stuff" and offers three interior arrangements: video, driving and cargo configurations. In the video mode, the front passenger seat folds flat and serves as a table or footrest. Occupants can utilize video screens to watch movies and play video games or take advantage of wireless fidelity connectivity and instant message their friends. When the car is parked, the tailgate drops down into a curb-high bench for additional seating outdoors. It is paired with rear foldout speakers for an unexpected social environment.

Kevin Hunter, Calty vice president of design and studio operations and Bob Mochizuki, Calty designer will give brief presentations at a press conference at Skylight Studios, 275 Hudson St. (at Spring St.) on Monday, May 22, at 2:30 pm. (http://www.mobile-living.com/)

About Calty Design Research

Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Calty designs innovative Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicle concepts for the North American market. It was founded in 1973 in Southern California by Toyota, the first automotive company to recognize the importance of "California car culture" and its powerful influence on national trends. Recently, Calty has been credited with design contributions on the production versions of the Toyota Matrix, Avalon, Celica, FJ Cruiser and the 2007 Tundra. Calty has also created numerous motorshow concept vehicles, most recently the Toyota F3R, Scion FUSE, and t2B, Toyota FT-SX, and the Lexus LF-C sports coupe.

Web site: http://www.mobile-living.com/

Checker Schuck's Kragen Racing's 'Madman Murray' Funny Car Will Debut in Columbus at NHRA Pontiac Performance Nationals

CSK Auto, Inc. (NYSE:CAO) announced today that its Checker Schuck's Kragen Racing team will roll out a special "Madman Murray" themed Nitro Funny Car body in several upcoming NHRA Powerade Series(R) drag races. The new Chevy Monte Carlo body, resplendent in red and yellow flame graphics with a huge smiling picture of Murray's Discount Auto Stores' "Madman Murray" character on the hood, shields a 7000 hp nitromethane powered funny car driven by Phil Burkart, veteran wing-man to CSK's lead driver Del Worsham. The new design commemorates CSK's recent acquisition of the 112-store Murray's Discount Auto chain based in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana.

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The new car will compete in the following NHRA Powerade Series(R) events:

* Pontiac Performance Nationals, Columbus, OH, May 18 - 21

* Carquest Auto Parts Nationals, Chicago, IL, June 8 - 11

* O'Reilly Mid-South Nationals, Memphis, TN, Aug 18 - 20

* Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Indianapolis, IN, Aug 30 thru Sept 4

As the newest member of the Checker, Schuck's, Kragen family of auto parts store brands, Murray's Discount Auto Stores will also carry the designation, "Official Auto Parts Stores of the NHRA."

CSK President Martin Fraser says the company is excited to bring "Madman Murray" to the starting line in the NHRA. "The car has a bright, fun look to it, and we're proud to bring it to the track. Even more than that, we're proud to be welcoming all the Murray's customers and associates to CSK Auto, and we think this is a great way to do it."

CSK Auto is the largest specialty automotive parts and accessories retailer in the Western United States, with 1273 stores doing business as Checker Auto Parts in Hawaii and the Southwestern, Rocky Mountain, and Northern Plains states; Schuck's Auto Supply in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska; Kragen Auto Parts in California; and Murray's Discount Auto Stores in the Midwest.

Source: CSK Auto, Inc.

NBA 2006 Finals Trophy Tour Stops at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Courtesy of Toyota and the USO

The NBA and Toyota, in conjunction with the USO, are sending NBA Legend Daryl Dawkins and Atlanta Hawks player Tyronn Lue to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., May 19 on the NBA's 2006 Finals Trophy Tour. This is the second stop on a five-base tour, which includes one-day interactive festivals at the military bases in the heartland of the United States. At each base, the NBA and Toyota will bring a fleet of NBA finals- themed vehicles, including the specially designed Toyota Tundra "Trophy Mobile," the Larry O'Brien Trophy and an interactive NBA-themed activity center. The festivals will feature contests, shooting games, and a variety of activities for children of military personnel.

"The NBA is proud to partner with Toyota and the USO on executing the tour as a way to thank and honor military personnel and their families for their service to our country," said Heidi Ueberroth, Executive Vice President Global Media Properties and Marketing Partnerships for the NBA. "Toyota and the NBA focus on creating memorable experiences for NBA fans through unique vehicles and basketball interaction, so we are pleased to deliver the NBA experience and the Larry O'Brien Trophy to these military bases."

"Our military men and women face some of life's most difficult situations in service to our country," said Don Esmond, Toyota's Senior Vice President and also a Marine Corps helicopter pilot in Vietnam, where he earned a Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart. "We appreciate their dedication and commitment, and we're glad we can help bring some fun and excitement to everyone through the NBA experience."

"The USO is pleased to support the NBA and Toyota in bringing the tour to military bases in the United States," said Edward A. Powell, USO President and CEO. "The NBA has a long history of support for service members, and NBA players and Legends participated on the USO's first tour to Baghdad in 2003."

The other stops on the 2006 NBA Finals Trophy Tour are: June 1 at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas; June 24 at Fort Riley North, Kan.; and July 3 at Fort Carson, Colo. The tour kicked off at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 13.

This tour continues the USO tradition of bringing professional athletes to troops serving far from home. NFL players Bryce Fisher, Patrick Kerney and Max Starks recently returned from a USO tour marking the 40th anniversary of the NFL-USO partnership. Last year, NBA Legends Artis Gilmore and Darryl Dawkins visited military personnel serving in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, and Gilmore, Gail Goodrich, Spencer Haywood and Dan Roundfield brought the Larry O'Brien Trophy to troops in Kuwait. AT&T, Inc. is the official telecommunications sponsor of USO entertainment tours.

About the USO

For more than 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T, Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Military Channel, S&K Sales Co. and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit http://www.uso.org/.

Web site: http://www.uso.org/

DOD
'LINGO' Hosts Service Men and Women From All Five Branches of the United States' Armed Forces for Memorial Day

GSN Kicks the Week-Long Event Off With an Eight-Hour Marathon on Memorial Day

LINGO will host men and women from all five branches of the United States' armed forces starting on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 on GSN, the network for games. Hosted by Chuck Woolery and Shandi Finnessey, the five-day tribute will kick off with an eight-hour LINGO marathon that Monday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, ET with the first of the five armed forces episodes airing at 7:30 - 8:00 PM, ET. The episodes will run in the following order:

Monday, May 29

Marathon from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, ET featuring 16 LINGO repeats from current season

7:30 - 8:00 PM, ET LINGO hosts service men and women from the Marines.

Tuesday, May 30

7:30 - 8:00 PM, ET LINGO hosts service men and women from the Coast Guard.

Wednesday, May 31

7:30 - 8:00 PM, ET LINGO hosts service men and women from the Army.

Thursday, June 1

7:30 - 8:00 PM, ET LINGO hosts service men and women from the Navy.

Friday, June 2

7:30 - 8:00 PM, ET LINGO hosts service men and women from the Air Force.

During the first two rounds of LINGO, two teams of two contestants compete to see who can guess the most mystery five-letter words. When a team guesses a word correctly, they earn points toward the right to blindly select two numbered balls out of the 24 balls whose numbers match those on the team's bingo-style LINGO board.

When the team succeeds in getting five numbers in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally), they achieve "LINGO" and win additional points. The goal of the game during the first two rounds is to earn points -- the higher-scoring team moves onto the final round where they attempt to correctly identify as many words as they can in two minutes. They earn $100 and the right to pick one LINGO ball for each word they guess correctly. If the team achieves LINGO with their earned balls, they win $5,000. If they achieve LINGO with the first ball pulled, they win $10,000 plus any amount in the progressive jackpot.

LINGO is produced by Laurelwood Entertainment. Phil Gurin ("The Weakest Link") and Marc Jansen serve as executive producers.

GSN, the Network for Games, is the only U.S. television network dedicated to game-related programming and interactive game playing. The network features game shows, reality series, documentaries and casino games. As the industry leader in interactivity, GSN features over 133 hours per week of interactive programming, which allows viewers a chance to win prizes by playing along with GSN's televised games via GSN.com. Now reaching more than 60 million Nielsen homes, GSN is distributed in the U.S. through all major cable systems and satellite providers. The network is jointly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation. For further media information, visit GSN's press website at corp.gsn.com.

Laurelwood Entertainment is a full service production company with credits, including reality, game, variety, holiday specials, magazine shows and documentaries. Owner Phil Gurin recently produced a New Year's Eve special hosted by Regis Philbin and he is in his fourth year as executive producer of the high-profile "Miss Universe," "Miss USA" and "Miss Teen USA" pageants for Donald Trump and NBC. He also produced NBC's "Weakest Link," "Twenty One" and the "United States Olympic Hall of Fame 2006" special. Gurin's credits also include "Test the Nation" reality specials, a new version of the classic reality show "Queen for a Day" and Lifetime's 5th Anniversary Special.

-GSN-

Source: GSN

Bush: 6,000 National Guardsmen to Assist Border Patrol in U.S. Southwest

Southwestern border states will deploy up to 6,000 National Guardsmen to provide support to border patrol missions, President Bush said this evening in a nationally televised speech. "For decades the United States has not been in complete control of its borders," Bush said from the White House. He said he intends to see that an additional 6,000 Border Patrol agents are trained to join the existing 12,000 by the end of 2008. The National Guardsmen will act as an immediate stopgap measure in the interim. Bush stressed that National Guardsmen will not be involved in direct law enforcement activities, but will help exclusively in support functions. "The Border Patrol will remain in the lead," he said. "The Guard will assist the Border Patrol by operating surveillance systems, analyzing intelligence, installing fences and vehicle barriers, building patrol roads, and providing training." The initial commitment of Guard troops would last one year, Bush said. "After that, the number of Guard forces will be reduced as new Border Patrol agents and new technologies come online," he added. Bush said today and government officials have said repeatedly over the past several days that the United States is not seeking to militarize its southern border. "Mexico is our neighbor and our friend," the president said. "We will continue to work cooperatively to improve security on both sides of the border, to confront common problems like drug trafficking and crime, and to reduce illegal immigration." In an earlier briefing that was embargoed until after the president's speech, Fran Townsend, the president's assistant for homeland security and counterterrorism issues, explained that the departments of Defense and Homeland Security will work together to determine mission requirements for the National Guard troops, then the National Guard Bureau will help identify units to meet those requirements. "Think of things such as intelligence, surveillance and infrastructure," she said. "There will be a combination of both Guard deployments and contractors to fulfill those mission assignments, depending on the expertise that's required and available." National Guardsmen should begin taking up duties in these missions "sometime in early June," Townsend said. Townsend also noted that officials believe 3,000 Guardsmen will be needed for such missions during the plan's second year.

She said the Guardsmen will be under operational control of the governor in whose state they are operating but that the federal government will pay for the deployments. Having 6,000 National Guardsmen supporting border enforcement efforts for a year should not be construed as deploying 6,000 servicemembers for the year, Townsend said. Instead, officials hope the mission requirements can be fulfilled by carefully managing the two- to three-week annual training requirements for Guardsmen. This would help meet mission needs without assuming additional costs, she said. In all, she said, nearly 160,000 Guardsmen could rotate through southwest border duty in this period. The temporary National Guard deployment is part of a comprehensive plan to deal with the vexing problem of illegal immigration. In addition to deploying Guardsmen and increasing the number of Border Patrol agents, Bush proposed improving administrative procedures to cut the average deportation time for those captured along the border and a guest worker program to reduce the number of people trying to sneak across the border illegally. "All elements of this problem must be addressed together," Bush said, "or none of them will be solved at all." Officials today stressed this mission will not detract from the National Guard's roles in the war on terrorism and in supporting their home governors. "It is important for Americans to know that we have enough Guard forces to win the war on terror, respond to natural disasters, and help secure our border," Bush said in his speech.

Toward the end of the address, Bush also saluted people who came to the United States as immigrants and have worked to better the nation. He specifically lauded Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Guadalupe Denogean, who the president and first lady Laura Bush met at the National Naval Medical Center, in Bethesda, Md. Bush said Denogean came to the United States from Mexico as a boy and spent his summers picking crops with his family before he enlisted in the Marine Corps. "During the liberation of Iraq, Master Gunnery Sergeant Denogean was seriously injured. When asked if he had any requests, he made two: a promotion for the corporal who helped rescue him and the chance to become an American citizen," Bush said. "And when this brave Marine raised his right hand and swore an oath to become a citizen of the country he had defended for more than 26 years, I was honored to stand at his side. "We will always be proud to welcome people like Guadalupe Denogean as fellow Americans."

DoD Releases Names of 759 Current, Former Guantanamo Detainees

Defense officials today released 201 more names of detainees at the U.S. facility at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The list released today includes the names of 759 detainees who are or were held at the U.S. detention facility for war on terrorism detainees. The department first released 558 of these names April 19. Those 558 names were of detainees who had gone through the Combatant Status Review Tribunal process, implemented in July 2004 to give detainees a forum to contest their designation as enemy combatants. "This approximately 200 didn't attend a CSRT because they were released or transferred from Guantanamo either before the CSRT process was established or & before going through the entire CSRT process," Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman told reporters this morning. Today's release of information is the fourth such release brought about by a lawsuit filed under the federal Freedom of Information Act by the Associated Press. In March officials released 5,000 pages of transcripts of the Combatant Status Review Boards and of another procedure, Administrative Review Boards, designed to be held annually to determine if detainees properly classified as enemy combatants still pose a threat to the United States. A month later, on April 3, DoD released another 2,000 pages of Administrative Review Board transcripts and 600 pages of submissions made by private attorneys on behalf of detainees. In total, DoD has released about 7,500 pages of documents pertaining to proceedings concerning detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Today's release is the result of an agreement made between the Associated Press, the courts and the government, not a direct judicial order resulting from the lawsuit, Whitman said. "It is by agreement that we are making this list available now," he said. "It is not part of the original lawsuit." Other information released today includes each detainee's name, internment serial number, country of citizenship, and place and date of birth. Officials did not specify whether this list includes the names of every detainee who is being or has ever been held at Guantanamo Bay.

NEWS & NEWS OF CHINA AND IN SPANISH
National Civil Rights Museum to be Featured on the Memphis Edition of The Real White Pages(R) from BellSouth
- More than 580,000 Directories to be Distributed to Area Residents and Businesses

Memphis' National Civil Rights Museum will be featured on the cover of the new edition of The Real White Pages from BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) . More than 580,000 copies of the directory will be delivered to area homes and businesses beginning this month.

"In selecting a feature image for the cover of Memphis' leading directory, BellSouth wanted to bring a Memphis landmark to the hundreds of thousands of users of The Real White Pages. Our very own National Civil Rights Museum is not just a lasting image, but a statement about the history Memphis has in the civil rights movement," said Bill Ray, Assistant Vice President for BellSouth's Memphis Operations.

"This is an opportunity for the National Civil Rights Museum to gain exposure basically by becoming a part of the families and businesses who are valued customers of BellSouth. We are thrilled for BellSouth to recognize the important role of the Museum and to embrace our mission of educating and inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to continue in the quest for civil and human rights," said Beverly Robertson, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.

In addition to Memphis, the Greater Memphis edition of The Real White Pages includes listings for Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Covington, Germantown, Millington, Moscow, Rosemark, Shelby Forest, Somerville, West Memphis and Marion, Arkansas, as well as Hernando, Byhalia and Olive Branch, Mississippi.

In addition to area business and residential listings, The Real White Pages from BellSouth also includes local, state and federal government listings, as well as emergency and 911 guides. The Memphis edition is available on the Internet at www.realpageslive.com.

"Just as consumers' preference for how they locate local business information has changed, so has BellSouth's tools for finding information. From our print directory, to the Internet, consumers have a choice of how they 'let their fingers do the walking' when searching The Real White Pages," said Ray.

YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth is the Southeast's leading online yellow pages. With more than 3.8 million annual searches for Memphis area businesses, the YELLOWPAGES.COM network, including Yahoo! Yellow Pages, AOL Yellow Pages and Switchboard.com, is another way BellSouth connects savvy business people to consumers looking to make a purchase. Information is available at www.YELLOWPAGES.COM.

About BellSouth Advertising and Publishing

BellSouth Advertising & Publishing Corporation (BAPCO) is the leading provider of print and Internet Yellow Pages products in the southeast. BAPCO publishes 68 million copies of the print Yellow Pages in more than 500 editions in the nine-state BellSouth region. Users referred to The Real Yellow Pages(R) from BellSouth nearly 2 billion times in 2004 and approximately 90 million monthly searches on the YELLOWPAGES.COM network (www.yellowpages.com). The Real Yellow Pages is a powerful information resource, linking buyers and sellers, with approximately 85 percent of consumers who reference the directories' most frequently used headings making a purchase based on their findings.

About the National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chronicles the key episodes of the American civil rights movement and the legacy of this movement to inspire participation in civil and human rights efforts globally, through our collections, exhibitions and educational programs.

The Museum opened in 1991 and completed an expansion that opened in 2002. Approximately 170,000 people visit the Museum annually.

Source: BellSouth Corporation

Katherine Anne Porter Stamp Sails Into Post Offices

Acclaimed writer and Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Anne Porter was honored today by the U.S. Postal Service with the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp. Considered a master prose stylist, Porter taught at many prestigious universities, despite never graduating high school. A first-day-of-issue ceremony was held at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in Kyle, TX. The new stamp is only available in Kyle today and at Post Offices and philatelic centers across the nation tomorrow.

"We're proud to salute the life and extraordinary accomplishments of Katherine Anne Porter," said Carolyn L. Gallagher, a member of the U.S. Postal Service's Presidentially appointed Board of Governors, who dedicated the stamp. "Her literary style still inspires us to search for understanding from our own life experiences."

Joining Gallagher was Dr. Denise M. Trauth, President, Texas State University-San Marcos; Paul Porter, Nephew of Katherine Anne Porter; and George Lopez, Vice President, U.S. Postal Service.

Katherine Anne Porter was born Callie Russell Porter on May 15, 1890, in Indian Creek, TX. After the death of her mother in 1892, Callie and her family went to live with her paternal grandmother, Catharine Ann Porter, in Kyle, TX. At the age of 25, Callie legally changed her name to Katherine Anne Porter, after her grandmother.

Strong-willed, intelligent and gifted, Porter worked as a journalist in Texas and Colorado before moving to New York City in October 1919. There she began writing fiction and became acquainted with Mexican artists whose enthusiasm for their cultural heritage precipitated her four trips to Mexico City between 1920 and 1931. During this period, she wrote essays, reviews and several original pieces of fiction. Set in Mexico, Flowering Judas was the title of Porter's first collection of stories, which she published to critical praise in 1930.

Perhaps the finest collection of her fiction is Pale Horse, Pale Rider (1939), which brought together three short novels. The title work and Old Mortality feature the autobiographical character Miranda. Porter, who frequently used personal experience as inspiration, believed that an artist's job is "to take these handfuls of confusion and disparate things, things that seem to be irreconcilable and put them together in a frame to give them some kind of shape and meaning."

Although skilled in the creation of short fiction, Porter did not achieve significant financial success until the publication of her only full-length novel, Ship of Fools (1962). A best seller that was eventually made into a movie, Ship of Fools drew on a log Porter kept of the sea voyage she made from Veracruz, Mexico, to Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1931 after she won a Guggenheim fellowship.

Despite never having attended college, or even completing a secondary education, Porter occasionally taught literature and writing at a number of universities beginning in the 1940s. She received honorary degrees from several institutions including the University of Maryland, which today counts Porter's papers and personal library among its Special Collections.

Three years before her death, Porter published her final work, The Never- Ending Wrong (1977), a personal memoir of the Sacco-Vanzetti trial of 1921. On September 18, 1980, Porter died at the age of 90 in Silver Spring, MD. She was buried beside her mother in Indian Creek, TX.

Porter's childhood home in Kyle, TX, is now a museum and home for writers- in-residence. On June 13, 2002, the house was dedicated a national literary landmark. That same year the American Academy of Arts and Letters presented the first Katherine Anne Porter Award, which is given every two years to a prose writer of demonstrated achievement and dedication.

Award-winning stamp artist Michael J. Deas of Brooklyn Heights, NY, based his painting of Porter on a 1936 photograph made by George Platt Lynes. By including a ship in the design, Deas links Porter's portrait to the sea voyage that inspired her best-selling novel Ship of Fools and to her assessment of life, which she called, "this brave voyage."

The stamp is 22nd in the Literary Arts series, which also includes Robert Penn Warren (2005), Zora Neale Hurston (2003), Ayn Rand (1999) and Stephen Vincent Benet (1998).

To see the Katherine Anne Porter commemorative postage stamp, visit the online Postal Store at http://www.usps.com/shop. Current U.S. stamps and stationery, as well as a free catalog, are available by calling 1-800-STAMP- 24. In addition, a selection of stamps and other philatelic items are available at the online Postal Store at http://www.usps.com/shop. Custom- framed prints of original stamp art are available at http://www.postalartgallery.com/.

How to Order First-Day-of-Issue Postmark

Customers have 30 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800- STAMP-24, and at The Postal Store(R) Web site at http://www.usps.com/shop. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:

KATHERINE ANN PORTER STAMP

POSTMASTER

KYLE TX 78640-9998

After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by June 14, 2006.

How to Order First-Day Covers

Stamp Fulfillment Services also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:

INFORMATION FULFILLMENT

DEPT 6270

US POSTAL SERVICE

PO BOX 219014

KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014

First-day covers remain on sale for at least one year after the stamp's issuance.

Since 1775, the Postal Service and its predecessor, the Post Office Department, has connected friends, families, neighbors and businesses by mail. It is an independent federal agency that visits 144 million homes and businesses every day, six days a week and is the only service provider delivering to every address in the nation. The Postal Service receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services. With annual revenues of more than $69 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mailing and delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the world. The Postal Service delivers more than half of the world's mail volume - - some 212 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a year -- and serves seven and a half million customers each day at its 37,000 retail locations nationwide. Its website, usps.com, attracts more than 21 million visitors each month.

Source: U.S. Postal Service

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Classroom Teachers to Be Featured in First Television Advertisements for Yes on Prop. 82
English and Spanish Language Spots Highlight Villaraigosa's Support for Preschool

With three weeks until Election Day, Yes on 82 announced the start of its television advertising campaign with the release of two commercials featuring Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a third with teachers. The ads, which highlight key supporters of the Preschool for All initiative, begin airing today in major markets statewide.

This is the first time since Mayor Villaraigosa's historic victory a year ago that he has appeared in political advertising. Villaraigosa, a co-chair of Yes on 82, filmed one ad in English ("Reach Higher") and one in Spanish ("Calidad"). In both, he speaks about the opportunities Prop 82 will provide for all children.

"There is no better representative in California than Mayor Villaraigosa for the idea that education can change a child's life," said Nathan James, spokesperson for Yes on 82. "These advertisements explain the central message of our campaign -- that Prop 82 will strengthen our schools and give all kids the opportunity to succeed."

"Always Tell" features two teachers, Shelbi Wilson, the 2006 California Teacher of the Year, and Ana Valencia, speaking about how teachers can always tell which students have gone to preschool. Prop 82 is supported by the California Teachers Association and the California Federation of Teachers, representing more than 435,000 classroom teachers statewide. In addition, groups representing county school superintendents, school employees, and more than 45,000 early childhood educators have endorsed the initiative.

The thirty-second spots, "Reach Higher," "Calidad," and "Always Tell" were produced by Armour Griffin Media Group. The ads will be available online beginning at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 15, 2006 at: http://www.yeson82.com/. Beta SP and DVD copies are available by request from the campaign.

Studies show that children who go to quality preschool read earlier and learn faster. But only 20% of our children actually go to quality preschools. Prop 82 will provide a free, high-quality preschool education for every four-year old in California. It will provide trained, credentialed teachers in every classroom and more parental involvement. According to the Legislative Analyst, all revenues would be used for the new preschool program, and Prop 82 provides audits and criminal penalties, including possible jail time, for misuse of funds.

Backed by a broad coalition that includes business groups like the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, organized labor, and California's leading elected officials, Prop 82 will strengthen out schools and improve education for all our kids. For more information about Proposition 82, visit: http://www.yeson82.com/.

Source: Yes on 82, Preschool for All

Web site: http://www.yeson82.com/

Al Gore to Reveal An Inconvenient Truth About Climate Crisis at Town Hall Discussion
WIRED Magazine presents Gore, NASA's Dr. James E. Hansen, and producers Lawrence Bender and Laurie David for a conversation about what can be done now to fight global warming

Former Vice President Al Gore, film producers Lawrence Bender and Laurie David, and NASA scientist Dr. James E. Hansen will participate in a panel discussion presented by WIRED Magazine at The Town Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 25th. Gore will open the evening by framing the issues explored in An Inconvenient Truth, his new film that examines the detrimental effects of global warming. WIRED contributor John Hockenberry will then moderate a solutions-focused conversation between Gore, Bender, David, and Hansen on what the public can do to act now in the fight against global warming.

"An Inconvenient Truth strives to educate a mass audience about the climate crisis, and does so in a powerful way," said Chris Anderson, Editor in Chief of WIRED Magazine. "The discussion will pick up where the film leaves off, focusing on the solutions, responsibilities and even controversies that we must face now in order to make a difference."

An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary based on Al Gore's tireless research on global warming and his crusade to raise awareness of this planet- threatening problem. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and will be in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on May 24.

Event Details

Who: Al Gore, Lawrence Bender, Laurie David and Dr. James E. Hansen,

John Hockenberry; introductions by Chris Anderson, editor in

chief of WIRED

What: An Inconvenient Truth: A WIRED Town Hall on the Climate Crisis

When: Thursday, May 25, 2006 | 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. EDT

Where: The Town Hall, New York City [123 West 43rd Street, btw. 6/7th

Avenues]

Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com or at the Town

Hall Box Office. Orchestra seats are $20.00; Balcony seats are

$15.00

About WIRED Magazine

WIRED is the first word on how technology is changing the world. Each month, WIRED delivers a glimpse into the future of business, entertainment, science and culture.

Source: WIRED Magazine

Trust Digital Awarded GSA Contract Schedule 70
Carahsoft Technology Corp. Awarded Five-Year GSA Schedule 70 for Trust Digital PDA and Handheld Device Security Software

Trust Digital, a leading provider of enterprise software solutions targeted at securing handhelds, PDAs, and smartphones, today announced the award of a five-year GSA contract, GS-35F-0131R, providing government customers the ability to conveniently purchase and deploy Trust Digital's mobile security solutions.

Trust Digital's inclusion on the GSA schedule was enabled by an agreement with Carahsoft Technology, a leading government IT solutions provider based in Reston, Va. that specializes in providing technology products and services through its intelligence solutions partners.

"Trust Digital's PDA and handheld security solutions are vitally needed by any agency concerned with preventing proprietary information from entering the public domain," said Craig P. Abod, president of Carahsoft. "We look forward to providing our customers with an easy vehicle to obtain such a solution through our GSA Schedule."

"Trust Digital serves government agencies today and is looking to dramatically expand that Federal sector customer base," said Dave Donovan, EVP, Worldwide Sales. "Carahsoft has a strong record of delivering needed technology solutions to government users and will significantly add to Trust Digital's Federal reach."

Under the terms of this agreement, the GSA has awarded Trust Digital's products and services onto the Carahsoft Technology Corp. GSA schedule effective November 19, 2004, through November 19, 2009. Trust Digital products and services are officially available on the Carahsoft GSA schedule immediately.

About Trust Digital

Trust Digital is the leading provider of mobile security software, securing enterprise data that resides at the edge of the network where handhelds and PDAs have access to corporate information. By implementing Trust Digital's policy-based software solution, corporations eliminate the regulatory and financial risks associated with the accidental or malicious disclosure of data through unsecured PDAs and handhelds. Trust Digital's customer base includes Government organizations, as well as leading Financial Services and Healthcare companies. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.trustdigital.com/ .

About Carahsoft

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is a government IT solutions provider delivering software and support solutions to Federal, State and Local government agencies. The Carahsoft Team has a proven history in helping government agencies find the best possible technology solution, at the best possible value. With a deep understanding of the technologies we provide, as well as thorough knowledge of the government procurement process, Carahsoft offers needs analysis, configuration support, ease of ordering and special government pricing. As a customer-centric organization, Carahsoft values its vendor partners and has worked to build and maintain strong relationships with them. Vendor partners include Symantec, Red Hat, MySQL, Opsware, Pillar Data Systems, Macromedia, Avue Technologies, and Careerbuilder\

'Cheap' Is Good, According to a New Survey From The Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Middle Class Consumers Love to 'Treasure Hunt' and Are Living Better as a Result Americans Say They're Savvy Shoppers and Balancing Their Finances Via Smart Shopping Over 90% Proudly Tell Others When They Find a Good Deal or Pay Below Retail; Survey Conducted in Conjunction With Publication of Treasure Hunt (Portfolio, May 2006)

A new survey commissioned by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) illuminates the increasingly important role that smart shopping and savvy bargain hunting ("treasure hunting") play in Americans' lives.

The findings confirm not only that Americans approach shopping and the quest for low-priced, quality goods -- treasures -- as a sport and an avocation, but also that new patterns of spending and "treasure hunting" enable them to live better, balance their budgets, improve family life and satisfy emotional needs.

The results underscore that these new spending patterns -- and the practice of spending to save -- are, in part, a result of a new crop of manufacturers and retailers that (a) understand the emotional dimensions of spending and (b) are able to deliver what the mainstream of middle-market players (like department stores and American auto manufacturers) don't: quality at significantly low prices.

Among the results of the survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive(R) among 1,042 U.S. adults over 18 with annual household incomes of at least $50,000:

-- Half (50%) of Americans say they enjoy a higher standard of living

because of savvy shopping.

-- On average, Americans say they save over 20% of their discretionary

spending by smart shopping and "treasure hunting."

-- A significant majority -- 64% -- of Americans say there are more places

now than there were five years ago to find real values when shopping.

-- 73.1% of Americans identify themselves as "savvy shoppers."

The survey was fielded in conjunction with the publication of Treasure Hunt: Inside the Mind of the New Consumer (Portfolio, May 2006) by Michael J. Silverstein, a BCG senior vice president and co-author of the best-selling Trading Up: The New American Luxury (Portfolio 2003). Treasure Hunt explores how nearly every middle class consumer is now on a "treasure hunt," intelligently and avidly seeking out good quality products and services in every category -- from clothing and luxuries to food and hotel rooms -- at significantly low prices. The book argues that manufacturers and retailers are no longer in the driver's seat -- unless they're both innovating and cost cutting to deliver more value. According to the book, consumers save over $100 billion per year by "treasure hunting."

New Spending Patterns Contribute to Financial Security; They Don't Erode it

The survey results suggest that the majority of middle-class Americans are confident about their finances and save money:

-- 72% say they're in control of their finances; 67% say they balance

their budgets, and 45% say they're able to save adequately for the

future.

-- More than 70% said they save money. On average, respondents said they

saved about 13% of their total income last year.

-- In terms of the future, 70% say they believe they'll be better off

financially; 71% say they'll have a higher income; 60% say they'll be

able to buy more of what they want, and 58% say they'll have adequate

savings.

Responses to other questions indicate that Americans' approaches to smart spending -- and the increased availability of "treasures," thanks to the new crop of manufacturers and retailers that understand "treasure hunting" -- contribute to their confidence about their finances. For instance:

-- 65% say that it "feels like I'm doing something good" when they

purchase an item because it's a good value. Importantly, 41% say "it

feels like I'm putting money into savings" when they purchase an item

because it's a good value.

-- The majority of Americans (56.3%) say it "feels like I'm contributing

to savings when I invest in home goods and improvements."

-- Nearly two out of five Americans (39.4%) say they "save a lot in some

places and splurge in others."

The Emotional Payback of "Treasure Hunting": It's Significant

Not only do smart, new spending patterns contribute to Americans' feeling of financial control, but savvy shopping and "treasure hunting" also deliver emotional satisfaction:

-- 71% of Americans say "it makes me happy" when they purchase an item

because it's a good value. 59% say "it's exciting," and the majority

(51%) say "it feels like I'm on a treasure hunt.

-- Most Americans (92.3%) say they tell people about it -- and how much

they paid -- when they get a great deal on something special to wear or

for their home.

-- Nearly three-quarters (73.3%) of Americans have purchased an item that

they didn't need at the time -- simply because it was a good value.

-- Three-quarters (75.1%) of Americans say they believe "cheap is good" in

some categories.

The emotional payback of "treasure hunting" may transcend individuals' financial needs and strictures; on average, respondents with higher incomes were the most excited by "treasure hunting."

Where People "Treasure Hunt" -- and for What

Americans say they're most likely to find high-quality bargains online, at discounters or at warehouse clubs, but very rarely at traditional department stores or neighborhood boutiques.

-- 25% say they'll be most likely to find a special treat or treasure on

eBay or another online retailer; 23% say they'll be most likely to find

one at a discounter like Wal-Mart, and 20% say it will be at a

warehouse club like Costco.

-- Only 9% say that bargains will likely be at department stores, and only

5% say bargains will be at a neighborhood boutique.

The treasures that Americans are most likely to find are: electronics; clothing; home décor items; sporting equipment; appliances and liquor, beer or wine.

Said BCG senior vice president and Treasure Hunt author Michael Silverstein, "Today's savvy consumers -- most of them women -- are 'purchasing agents.' They calculate their savings and are proud of them. While they restlessly search for the best deal, they will not compromise on technical or functional benefits. The emotional benefits are what really count. In this era of smart, strategic shopping, companies need to change commodities into treasures, not just bargains. They must create a regular cycle of innovation and also relentlessly drive costs down. The new cheap is not just cheap; it's good."

Survey Methodology:

Harris Interactive(R) conducted the online survey on behalf of BCG between March 27 and April 5, 2006, among 1,042 U.S. adults age 18 and over with household incomes of at least $50,000 per year. The questions in the survey cover the willingness of Americans to trade up (or down) and also take a look at attitudes toward spending and life in general.

Data were weighted to be representative of the total population of U.S. adults with annual household incomes of $50,000 or more on the basis of education, age/gender, ethnicity/race, region and propensity to be online.

In theory, with probability samples of this size, one can say with 95 percent certainty that the overall results have a sampling error of plus or minus 2 percentage points of what they would be if the entire population of U.S. adults with annual household incomes of $50,000 or more had been polled with complete accuracy. This online sample is not a probability sample.

Note: The Boston Consulting Group and Harris Interactive were responsible for the survey design, online data collected and data weighting and BCG was responsible for the data analysis and reporting.

About The Boston Consulting Group:

Since its founding in 1963, The Boston Consulting Group has focused on helping clients achieve competitive advantage. Our firm believes that best practices or benchmarks are rarely enough to create lasting value and that positive change requires new insight into economics, markets, and organizational dynamics. We consider every assignment a unique set of opportunities and constraints for which no standard solution will be adequate. BCG has 61 offices in 36 countries and serves companies in all industries and markets. For further information, please visit our Web site at http://www.bcg.com/.

About Harris Interactive(R)

Harris Interactive Inc. (http://www.harrisinteractive.com/), based in Rochester, New York, is the 13th largest and the fastest-growing market research firm in the world, most widely known for The Harris Poll(R) and for its pioneering leadership in the online market research industry. Long recognized by its clients for delivering insights that enable confident business decisions, the Company blends the science of innovative research with the art of strategic consulting to deliver knowledge that leads to measurable and enduring value.

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Fannie May(R) Candies Announces First-Time Contest for Kids to Design the Most 'Spook-tacular' Halloween Candy Bar Wrapper

Winner Receives $2,500 College Tuition; Shop-wide Distribution of Their Chocolate Bar and 5,000 for Their School, and $250 in Fannie May Gift Cards for Their Family

There's good news for kids looking to show-off their artistic skills this summer. Fannie May(R) Candies is offering sweet inspiration through a first-time contest challenging kids to "Design the Most 'Spook-tacular' Halloween Wrapper" for its 2-ounce Milk Chocolate Candy Bar.

The tri-state contest, which runs from June 1 through July 31, 2006, invites kids ages 6 to 14, who are residents of Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin, to download an entry form, template and official rules, with their parents' permission, from http://www.fanniemay.com/ and design a wrapper. Entries will be judged based on Originality, Creativity, Integration of the Halloween Theme, and Appropriateness to Fannie May's image. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Details will also be available from June 1-30, 2006 on http://www.amazing-kids.org/ , a leading online resource aimed at inspiring creative excellence in children.

"With Halloween being one of the most popular holidays for kids, we're pleased to extend that excitement by offering parents a fun project for their kids this summer in a way that also gives back to the winning student's school, said Alan Petrik, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fannie May Candies. "We hope the contest inspires the artistic spirit in all kids, and look forward to scaring-up a lot of 'spook-tacular' entries in the process!"

The grand prize winner will be decided by Fannie May's panel of judges, and the winning design will be revealed before Halloween on fanniemay.com. The grand prize winner will receive $2,500 college tuition, distribution of their chocolate bar in all Fannie May retail shops for a suggested retail price of $1.19 and 5,000 of the chocolate bars for their school to use as a fundraiser (suggested selling price is $1.00 per bar, for potential sales earnings of $5,000). The grand prize winner's family also will be awarded $250 in Fannie May Gift Cards. A second place winner will receive $1,000 college tuition, and a third place winner will receive $500 college tuition.

Founded in Chicago in 1920 by H. Teller Archibald, Fannie May Candies operates 51 shops in three Midwestern states. The company offers over 80 different kinds of chocolate candies, including best-selling Pixies and hand- pick assortments, as well as pre-packaged selections which are also available at Jewel-Osco, Dominick's, Cub Foods, select Walgreen's retail outlets and other independent retailers, and at http://www.fanniemay.com/. In May 2006, Fannie May Confections was acquired by the leading provider of thoughtful gifts, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) (for more information, visit http://www.1800flowers.com/ ). Fannie May continues to sell their chocolates through their retail shops and partners, as well as through their website and catalogs.

Amazing-Kids.org is the official website of Amazing Kids!, a children's educational, non-profit organization based in Los Angeles. Their mission is to inspire creativity and excellence in children and to help them realize their own amazing potential. The Amazing Kids! Website is the number one website for "kid's contests" and for stories about "amazing kids," based on its Google rankings. The website is also a highly regarded resource for educators, publishers, journalists and other media from around the globe, interested in covering the amazing achievements of children and teens.

Niveles de audiencia de Univision Radio experimentan explosivo aumento

Univision Radio, división de Univision Communications Inc. (NYSE: UVN) y el principal grupo radial en español de los Estados Unidos, anunció en el día de hoy que ha experimentado una verdadera explosión de sus niveles de audiencia en toda la nación, así como en numerosos mercados principales. Debido a sus exitosos formatos “Recuerdo” (Música contemporánea para adultos de habla hispana) y “La Kalle” (Reggaeton), y de sus programas matutinos de conversación, enormemente populares; las emisoras de Univisión Radio han logrado un significativo crecimiento en niveles de audiencia, alcanzando posiciones relevantes en el Libro de Invierno 2006 de Arbitron.

Explosión de crecimiento de Univision Radio
Invierno 2006 vs. Invierno 2005
Segmentos demográficos Crecimiento en audiencia promedio total
Personas 12+ +11.9%
Adultos 18-34+ 16.2%
Adultos 25-54 +10.9%
Personas 12+ +11.9%Adultos 18-34+ 16.2%Adultos 25-54 +10.9%
Segmentos demográficos Crecimiento promedio de emisoras “Recuerdo”*
Personas 12+ +39.1%-
Adultos 25-54 +52.7%-
Personas 12+ +39.1%-Adultos 25-54 +52.7%-
Segmentos demográficos Crecimiento promedio de emisoras “La Kalle” **
Personas 12+ +16.4%
Adultos 18-34 +26.5%
Personas 12+ +16.4%Adultos 18-34 +26.5%

* Incluye emisoras “Recuerdo” en Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego, Phoenix y Fresno.

** Incluye emisoras “La Kalle” en Nueva York, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas y Fresno.

“El tremendo crecimiento de las emisoras de Univision Radio de todo el país, a pesar de mayores niveles de competencia; ilustra el atractivo de nuestros formatos, nuestra pericia insuperable de programación, así como los beneficios que implica para nosotros la promoción de nuestras emisoras en las estaciones televisivas de Univision”, expresó Gary Stone, Presidente y Director de Operaciones de Univision Radio. “La radio en español es un segmento de mercado de rápido crecimiento, caracterizado por una influencia cultural masiva que se traduce en un enorme potencial de poder adquisitivo cercano a un billón de dólares. Estos niveles de audiencia de Invierno han ubicado a nuestras ofertas de segundo y tercer formato entre Las primeras cinco principales y Las primeras diez entre las emisoras radiales, independientemente del idioma”.

Los variados formatos de Univision Radio surgen de la creciente demanda por parte de la población hispana, de música y entretenimiento que refleje su estilo de vida diverso y cambiante. Desde finales del 2005 y principios del 2006, Univision Radio cambió la programación a su formato “Recuerdo” en seis emisoras de seis mercados diferentes. Este formato de música popular e intensiva para adultos, con las canciones favoritas de las décadas de los setenta, ochenta y principios de los noventa; está dirigido a los adultos de 25 a 49 años, y es complemento de las demás ofertas de Univision Radio dirigidas a la juventud. Además, Univision Radio ha lanzado las exitosas emisoras “La Kalle”, que cuentan con un formato Reggaeton, derivado de una combinación única de sonidos tropicales latinos, reggae jamaicano, y hip hop urbano, en cinco ciudades importantes, incluyendo a Nueva York, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco y Fresno.

Además de contar con estos dos formatos populares, que sirven cada vez más como vehículos dirigidos de medios de comunicación y herramientas de promoción integral, conjuntamente con las propiedades televisivas y de Internet de Univision; Univision Radio es la sede de algunas de las principales celebridades de la radio matutina en el país. Piolín, Javier Romero y Osvaldo Vega, Raúl Brindis y El Pistolero, quienes informan y divierten a los oyentes de todo el país gracias a la programación nacional, en transmisiones desde las ciudades sedes de Los Ángeles, Miami, Houston y Chicago, respectivamente; contribuyen a la capacidad insuperable de Univision Radio de llegar cada semana a más de 11 millones de oyentes.

Puntos de interés a destacar

-- En Los Ángeles, el mercado radial #1 del país, Univision Radio posee una impresionante ubicación con tres de las diez emisoras principales en el mercado total de adultos de 18 a 49 años en cualquier idioma, incluyendo las emisoras radiales #1 y #2.

-- En 13 de los 16 mercados en los cuales Univision tiene emisoras radiales evaluadas por el Libro de Invierno 2006, Univision Radio cuenta con al menos una de las 5 emisoras principales en el mercado total de Los Ángeles, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami, San Diego, Phoenix, San Antonio, Albuquerque, Fresno, Las Vegas y Puerto Rico, entre los adultos de 18 a 49 años.

-- Además, Univision Radio cuenta con al menos dos de las 5 emisoras principales en el mercado total de Los Ángeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio y Phoenix, debido en gran parte al éxito de las nuevas emisoras con formato “Recuerdo”.

Univision Communications Inc. es la empresa líder de medios de comunicación de habla hispana en Estados Unidos. Sus operaciones incluyen Univision, la cadena de televisión en español más vista en EE.UU., con cobertura del 98% de los hogares hispanos del país; TeleFutura, la cadena de televisión en español lanzada en 2002, con cobertura del 86% de los hogares hispanos de EE.U.U.; Galavisión, la cadena de televisión por cable en español líder en el país; el Grupo de Televisión Univision, propietario y operador de 62 estaciones de televisión en los principales mercados hispanos de EE.UU. y Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, el principal grupo radial en español, propietario y/u operador de 69 emisoras de radio en 16 de los 25 principales mercados hispanos y de 4 emisoras de radio en Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, que incluye los sellos discográficos Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records y 50% del capital accionario de la empresa mexicana Disa Records, y las empresas editoriales Fonomusic y American Musical Publishing; y Univision Online, el destino de Internet en español más importante de EE.UU. con portal http://www.univision.com. Univision Communications tiene un 50% de participación en TuTv, empresa formada para distribuir en EE.UU los canales de televisión por cable de Televisa, y una participación sin derecho a voto del 14.9% en Entravision Communications Corporation, compañía pública de medios de comunicación en español. Univision Communications tiene su sede principal en Los Ángeles, su centro de operaciones de sus cadenas de televisión en Miami y estaciones y oficinas de ventas de televisión y radio en las principales ciudades de Estados Unidos.

Las más grandes estrellas latinas de Hollywood autografían libros infantiles en los Premios Alma en apoyo a la campaña de alfabetización de Verizon y NCLR
Eva Longoria, Andy García, Gloria y Emilio Estefan, Paulina Rubio y muchos otros firmaron libros en beneficencia de la alfabetización hispana

En apoyo a la campaña de alfabetización hispana de Verizon Communications y el Consejo Nacional de La Raza (National Council of La Raza, NCLR), reconocidas estrellas latinas autografiaron libros infantiles durante la entrega de Premios Alma celebrada el 7 de mayo en Los Ángeles a fin de recaudar fondos para programas locales de alfabetización. Eva Longoria, de la serie televisiva Desperate Housewives fungió como conductora y productora en los Premios Alma de NCLR este año, el cual será televisado en una cobertura especial de 90 minutos el lunes 5 de Junio (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET/PT), desde el Shrine Auditorium en Los Ángeles, California por la cadena de televisión ABC.

La alfabetización básica es una de las prioridades de Verizon debido a su gran impacto en la educación, salud, desarrollo económico y brecha digital. Desde 2004, la Fundación Verizon, la división filantrópica de Verizon Communications, ha otorgado donaciones por más de $24 millones a programas y organizaciones al servicio de la comunidad hispana.

Según la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, casi un 20% de la población menor de 18 años es latina, siendo así el segmento minoritario más grande del estudiantado del país. Actualmente, las tasas de logro académico de los estudiantes hispanos en todos los niveles educativos son muy bajas. Entre los estudiantes latinos, sólo un 14% de los que cursan 4o grado y un 9% de los que cursan 8 pueden leer de forma de cumplir o superar los niveles básico y avanzado.

“Trabajar con los Premios Alma de NCLR va más allá del entretenimiento”, dijo Patrick Gaston, presidente de la Fundación Verizon. “Es una oportunidad de apoyar a los latinos que están sentando precedente en Hollywood y aprovechar la fama de algunas de las estrellas latinas más talentosas para divulgar el problema de los actuales índices de alfabetización hispana”.

“Por medio de la colaboración y apoyo generoso de la Fundación Verizon, muchos niños Hispanos tendrán las herramientas necesarias para mejorar los índices de alfabetización”, dijo Janet Murguía, presidente ejecutiva de NCLR. “Aplaudimos a Verizon por ser un campeón de alfabetismo en la comunidad Hispana”.

Verizon tiene una larga tradición de ayudar a la comunidad hispana y recientemente se ha aliado al Consejo Nacional de La Raza y Scholastic, Inc. para lanzar “Lee y Serás(R)”, http://www.leeyseras.net, una iniciativa nacional de alfabetización temprana dirigida a los hispanos en la que se busca la participación de los padres y las comunidades para alfabetizar a sus niños.

Como patrocinador de los Premios Alma de NCLR, los cuales reconocen a los latinos que están logrando cambios positivos en la industria del entretenimiento, Verizon está aumentando a nivel nacional el conocimiento público sobre la alfabetización con el propósito de que las comunidades aboguen por este tema para formar una generación de hispanos más firme y capacitada.

Para obtener más información en español sobre Verizon, visite http://www.verizon.com/noticias o http://www.verizon.com/espanol. Para asistencia en español, los clientes pueden llamar al 800-743-2483 (Oeste); 800-430-2222 (New England); 800-479-0305 (Pennsylvania y Delaware); 800-560-4652 (New Jersey); 212/718-890-2005 (New York); and (código de área local) + 954-6250 (Maryland y West Virginia).

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), una compañía Dow 30, es una empresa líder en servicios de banda ancha y tecnología innovadora de comunicaciones para usuarios alámbricos e inalámbricos. Verizon opera la red inalámbrica más confiable de los Estados Unidos, prestando servicios a 53 millones de clientes en todo el territorio nacional. Asimismo, constituye una de las mayores redes IP internacionales totalmente controlada y una de las principales redes alámbricas del país, la cual presta servicios a clientes masivos y mayoristas. Con sede en Nueva York, Verizon cuenta con una diversa fuerza laboral de más de 250,000 empleados y genera utilidades operativas consolidadas por casi $90 mil millones anuales. Para obtener más información, visite http://www.verizon.com/espanol.

CENTRO DE NOTICIAS EN LÍNEA DE VERIZON: Para obtener más información de la compañía como comunicados de prensa, discursos y biografías de ejecutivos, contactos de prensa, video e imágenes, visite el Centro de Noticias en Línea de Verizon en http://www.verizon.com/noticias. Para recibir información por correo electrónico, visite el Centro de Noticias e inscríbase para recibir automáticamente los comunicados de prensa de Verizon.

Just in Time for Summer ... New Blemaquit(R) Can Reduce or Eliminate Sunspots Breakthrough Treatment Often Works With One Application

For nearly half the residents of humid regions, the arrival of summer brings a skin condition known as Tinea Versicolor, or sunspots. Brian Penick, who moved from Maine to Miami in 1982, was no exception. After arriving in Florida, he developed unsightly and itchy sunspots caused by the Tinea Versicolor fungus. Seeking relief, Penick visited several dermatologists but learned to his dismay that the only effective medication at the time was known to affect liver function and required a blood test. Not satisfied with available treatments, the resourceful Penick developed a cream that improved his condition. He took his creation to board-certified Palm Beach dermatologist Dr. Layne D. Nisenbaum, who agreed to try it on patients with sunspots. The results were impressive. Penick and Nisenbaum teamed up to transform the invention into a product they could offer to the public - and Blemaquit(R) was born. The patent-pending product is FDA-approved as an over-the-counter (OTC) product for common skin fungus. ABOUT SUNSPOTS Sunspots are unsightly patches of white, brown or light pink flaking skin, usually on the upper body. They may itch and burn. The sunspot fungus exists everywhere, including on the skin. While everyday washing and showering removes dead skin and fungi, when temperatures and humidity are high, fungi may grow more rapidly, the normal skin color changes, and spots appear.

It is not considered contagious. Tanning salon customers and people who move to the sub-tropics from cooler climates are more likely to suffer from sunspots after just one or two summers. ABOUT BLEMAQUIT(R) After a single application of Blemaquit(R), noticeable improvement begins and usually, in about 10 days, affected areas begin to blend in or tan. In non-clinical studies, Blemaquit(R) was also shown to be equally effective on athletes foot (tinea pedis) and jock itch (tinea cruris). The company regularly receives unsolicited positive testimonials from satisfied customers, which can be seen on the website along with before-and-after photos. Recently, Blemaquit(R) has even proved effective in reducing and or eliminating age spots. One 92-year-old patient said Blemaquit(R) significantly reduced all age spots on her arms and left her skin amazingly soft and supple. At an introductory online retail price of $11.95, Penick says this is proof that "the best is not necessarily the most expensive." Blemaquit(R) is currently only available online at http://www.Blemaquit.com

"Bausch & Lomb's top priority is the safety of our customers, and we want them to have complete confidence in our products."

-- Bausch & Lomb Chairman and CEO Ronald L. Zarrella.

Bausch & Lomb (NYSE: BOL) announced today that it is permanently removing its MoistureLoc® contact lens solution from worldwide markets effective immediately.

Health authorities in Hong Kong, Singapore and the United States previously reported that the MoistureLoc formula was used by many of the contact lens wearers treated for a rare eye infection called Fusarium keratitis. Bausch & Lomb immediately launched a massive investigation to determine the root cause of the infections and understand why there appeared to be a disproportionate association with MoistureLoc. Because the product sold in those markets was made in the company's Greenville, S.C. factory, Bausch & Lomb initially removed the MoistureLoc product from markets supplied by that plant.

The FDA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously reported that MoistureLoc solution was disproportionately represented among the confirmed cases of Fusarium keratitis, as compared with other Bausch & Lomb or competitive products.

Bausch & Lomb suggests that former MoistureLoc users switch to ReNu MultiPlus or ReNu Multi-Purpose, the brands more people worldwide have chosen for their contact lens care. Those products each have longstanding unsurpassed records of safety and effectiveness, and each has a formula different from that of MoistureLoc. Manufacturing plants in Greenville, S.C.; Milan, Italy; Beijing, China; and Bhiwadi, India, will shift production from MoistureLoc to the ReNu MultiPlus and ReNu Multi-Purpose formulas.

Bausch & Lomb is working with eye care practitioners to launch new programs that will provide consumers with products and information for better eye health. Eye care practitioners agree that contact lens wearers reduce the risk of infection when they follow proper lens wear and care practices.

Bausch & Lomb introduced the MoistureLoc formula in late 2004. The product contributed approximately $100 million of sales in 2005. The company has not provided revenue or earnings guidance for 2006 and has not estimated the financial impact of this action on its 2006 results.

More information about the Company is on the Bausch & Lomb Web site at www.bausch.com. Copyright Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.

SOURCE: Bausch & Lomb

Dynasty Gaming Advances China Strategy; Signs Prepaid Card Agreement With Leading Chinese Distributor

-- Dynasty Gaming Inc. (TSX-V: DNY), today announced a major advance in the roll-out of its China market strategy by signing a letter of intent with Beijing Junnet Union Science and Technology Limited Company ("Junnet") covering the promotion, marketing and distribution of Mahjong prepaid cards in China. Prepaid cards, similar to telephone calling cards, are widely used by people in China for accessing and playing various online sports and casual games with opportunities for winning reward points redeemable for prizes. It is estimated that prepaid card sales in China total Yuan 4.5 billion or approximately C$640 million annually.

Junnet is China's largest distributor of prepaid cards, accounting for approximately 20% of the country's estimated annual market for prepaid cards. Junnet operates 13 branches across the country and provides over 76,000 distribution outlets, including 70,000 Internet cafes. More than 20 million people spend time in these cafes each and every day, giving rise to millions of prepaid card transactions.

"Our involvement with Junnet represents a giant step forward as a means of accessing the world's largest and fastest growing Internet marketplace and creating a first-to-market footprint for our online Mahjong gaming product in a country where mahjong is acknowledged as China's national sport," said Dynasty's Chief Executive, Albert Barbusci. "Junnet is widely known and recognized as a distributor of quality prepaid cards through retail kiosks and Internet cafes. Its J-cards, which are currently marketed for around 30 different online games, are re-loadable online, and the Company's wide network of promotional websites represents a powerful and effective marketing forum."

It is envisaged that Dynasty will sell quantities of cards directly to Junnet, which in turn, will sell them to sub-agents at each of its distribution points. Each card will contain a pin number and credit for a fixed number of Mahjong games. After all of the game credit has been drawn down, players may either re-load their existing card online or purchase a new card. Retail pricing for the cards will be determined only after Junnet completes market testing over the next three months.

Junnet has strong relationships with many of China's leading sports and casual gaming operators and over the next few months Junnet will secure sites on which Dynasty's Mahjong Mania software will be installed and market-tested through the use of selectively distributed prepaid cards. Junnet and Dynasty are optimistic that retailing of the cards can begin in the final quarter of this year.

The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

About Dynasty Gaming Inc.

Dynasty Gaming Inc. is solidifying a two-phased strategy to secure a lead position in the Chinese market and within the international online gaming sector with its first-to-market software for an aggregate player, cash wager version of Mahjong, the world's most played game. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the company develops, markets, licenses and supports the Mahjong Mania software. Since marketing began in the second half of 2005, a number of license agreements have been signed including a contract with Ladbrokes, the world's largest online sports book (www.Ladbrokes.com) whose site now hosts a customized version of Mahjong Mania. Dynasty has also signed Golden Palace one of the largest on-line casinos operators. Dynasty Gaming's 77.2 million common shares, issued and outstanding, are widely held by Canadian and U.S. investors. Full information on Dynasty Gaming can be found at www.dynastygaming.com.

SOURCE: Dynasty Gaming

Bombardier Signs Italy's Air One for Six CRJ900 Jetliners

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Air One of Rome, Italy, has signed a contract to acquire six 90-passenger Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets. Air One has also taken options on four additional CRJ900 aircraft.

The list price value for the aircraft on firm order is approximately $215 million US.

"We welcome Air One as a new CRJ900 operator," said Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "The CRJ900 jet has excellent performance and passenger comfort and has the best operating economics in its class. In addition, the CRJ900 aircraft is very friendly to the environment with noise and smoke emissions well below those permitted by international agreement."

Air One joins partner airline Lufthansa, Air Nostrum and Atlasjet as European customers for the CRJ900 regional jet. Air One is Italy's second-largest airline and recently placed an order for 30 Airbus A320 aircraft to replace the 30 Boeing 737 currently in service with the airline. It also operates Air One Executive, a charter airline.

Bombardier Aerospace is the world's third-largest manufacturer of civil aircraft with the most modern and comprehensive families of CRJ Series regional jet and Q Series regional turboprop aircraft available on the market. As at January 31, 2006 it has delivered close to 2,100 regional aircraft to airlines around the world.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2006, were $14.7 billion US and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

Bombardier, CRJ, Q Series and CRJ900 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

SOURCE: Bombardier Aerospace

Bombardier firma con Japan Air Commuter para suministrar otro Q400

Bombardier Aerospace anunció hoy que Japan Air Commuter (JAC), miembro del Grupo Japan Airlines (JAL), ha confirmado el pedido del undécimo avión turbopropulsor Bombardier Q400 de gran velocidad.

Con sede en Kagoshima, JAC es la aerolínea regional más grande de Japón y transportó a 1.440.000 personas en el año fiscal de 2005.

"El Bombardier Q400 es con toda seguridad un avión extraordinario y revolucionario", dijo Steven Ridolfi, Presidente de Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "Tiene velocidades cercanas a las del jet y los costes operativos de un turbopropulsor; de hecho, tiene los costes operativos más bajos que cualquier otro avión regional".

"La elevada velocidad del Bombardier Q400 nos da la oportunidad de una gran utilización a la vez que se respetan las restricciones de horario de los aeropuertos en que trabajamos", dijo Takayuki Nagatsuka, Presidente de Japan Air Commuter. "La elevada utilización junto con los bajos costes por viaje y por asiento/milla del avión, constituyen una importante contribución a las economías del aparato. Y nuestros pasajeros aprecian la rapidez, tranquilidad y confort del avión".

El pedido de JAC confirma el resurgimiento del mercado de los turbopropulsores". Hasta el 31 de enero de 2006 se habían entregado 730 aviones de la Serie Q a clientes de todo el mundo.

Acerca de Bombardier

Fabricante y líder mundial en innovadoras soluciones de transporte, desde aeronaves regionales y jets privados hasta equipo de transporte por ferrocarril, Bombardier Inc. tiene su sede central en Canadá. Sus ingresos para el año fiscal que finalizó el 31 de enero de 2006, fueron de US$14.700 millones y sus acciones cotizan en el Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Más información y noticias en www.bombardier.com.

Nota para los editores

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SOURCE: Bombardier Aerospace

Supreme Court Rules for eBay in Patent Case: Expert Lawyer Calls Decision Surprising

In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court overturned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's decision granting patent holder MercExchange an injunction against eBay, unanimously sending the case back for reconsideration. The high court ruled that trial judges should have more discretion whether to issue permanent injunctions -- a hot issue in patent law.

Michael Albert, an intellectual property litigator experienced in Internet cases, can offer expert independent commentary on this landmark case. He heads the litigation department of Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C., an intellectual property law firm in Boston.

Wolf Greenfield in Boston (www.wolfgreenfield.com) is one of the most experienced law firms specializing in intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing and related litigation.

SOURCE: Wolf Greenfield

Metafore Announces Recipients of Inaugural Innovation Awards

Ewire -- Metafore -- a nonprofit that helps align day-to-day business practices so they achieve desired social, environmental and financial results -- has announced the recipients of its inaugural Metafore Innovation Awards.

The awards were presented at Metafore's Forest Leadership Forum, held May 3-6 in Portland, Ore. The Forum convened action-oriented global leaders in business, environment and society to help them align business practices in ways that achieve environmental, social and financial results.

Metafore launched these awards at the Forum in order to recognize organizations that have taken impressive steps to develop outstanding innovations that demonstrate positive social and environmental results. The Metafore Innovation Awards will be awarded annually.

The awards recognized the grand prize winners and finalists in the categories of products and services.

The grand prizes went to:

-- Columbia Forest Products for its product PureBond -- a formulation of

decorative hardwood plywood panels produced using a formaldehyde-free

adhesive system.

PureBond is soy-based, providing superior moisture-resistance over Urea Formaldeyhyde-based panels. In addition, PureBond is a cost-neutral alternative to traditional UF-manufactured plywood.

"We were very honored to receive the grand prize," Columbia Forest Products President and CEO Harry Demorest said. "The development and commercialization of PureBond has been our top priority this past year, and this award is further validation that we've been doing the right thing."

In fact, judges agreed that Columbia Forest Products took the industry lead by offering "a completely new technology and approach -- one that could have a huge impact."

-- Futuro Forestal for its WoodStockInvest program, which offers worldwide investors the opportunity to own a forest, invest in a high yield product and contribute to social and ecological development in Central America.

This group began with an idea that would pair sustainable forestry and investors. It spent the last 10 years developing and refining an innovative model for ecologically and socially sustainable reforestation in the tropics. Its planting of seven mainly native species of fine tropical timber in intensive-use areas and up to 50 native species in protection zones promotes the development of a diverse ecosystem.

Judges said, "This combination of preservation, investment and sustainable forest management is an innovative approach backed by market rewards."

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SOURCE: Metafore

Ushercell Clinical Trial Updates Presented at International Microbicide Conference

Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited (NASDAQ: POLXF) is pleased to provide an update on the status of clinical trials, from abstracts presented at this year's Microbicides 2006 conference, which was held in Cape Town, South Africa.

The conference was attended by nearly 1,300 delegates from around the world and was heralded as an enormous success and championed for being held, for the first time, on the continent of Africa, the epicenter of the HIV / AIDS pandemic.

Polydex Pharmaceuticals was a co-sponsor of the Conference and was prominently recognized in the Conference Programme, on signage throughout the conference where sponsors were recognized, and on the conference website. "We are proud to have supported this prestigious conference in the beautiful host city of Cape Town South Africa, and to have had the opportunity to share in the excitement of emerging science in the microbicide development field," said Polydex CEO and President, George Usher.

Ushercell was recognized as one of five microbicides leading the late-stage development of a microbicide and the only microbicide engaged in Phase III clinical trials in both Africa and India. These trials will evaluate the use of Ushercell in the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Clinical trial updates were presented by Dr. Lut Van Damme of CONRAD, and by Dr. Vera Halpern of Family Health International, USA.

Dr. Van Damme described the status of Phase III clinical trials of Ushercell (cellulose sulphate) ongoing at 6 sites in 5 countries, and confirmed that 738 participants have been enrolled at these sites. 1779 had been screened and pared down to trial protocol specifications. Patients are screened out of eligibility for a number of reasons including pregnancy, pre-existing HIV or other STI, participant's decision to refrain from enrollment and others.

Dr. Halpern described activities at clinical trial sites in Port Harcourt and Lagos, Nigeria. She reported having screened 2452 women and admitting 1102 into the trial, as of January 2006. The women of Port Harcourt have a higher rate of condom use over the Lagos participants. Consideration is being given to opening another site to increase patient enrollment from a wider population base. The enrollment process has also taken longer than expected, in this case the trial began in January of '05 and it was expected to take twelve months. As of January '06, those sites had enrolled just over half the intended number.

The Associated Press included this coverage of Ushercell from the Conference:

"One of the products, cellulose sulphate, has the potential to be a contraceptive and shield against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. It is currently being tested for its efficacy in Nigeria, India, South Africa, Uganda and Benin, having undergone safety trials in the United States."

Henry L. Gabelnick, executive director of the U.S.-based reproductive health organization CONRAD that is managing the trials said, "We're happy with the progress we've made so far and we're particularly pleased that the Phase II trials of Ushercell as a contraceptive were so promising."

In addition to the scientific presentations, panel discussions detailed procedures necessary to move a microbicide through international regulatory procedures, prior to potential marketing of any eventual successful candidate. Several humanitarian organizations have pledged their support to purchase safe and effective first-generation microbicides to facilitate the urgent requirements of HIV ravaged communities around the globe. Distribution systems have also been pledged by international organizations with established clinics and experience in family planning and assistance.

Ushercell has been developed with collaborative support from CONRAD, a cooperating agency of USAID, committed to improving reproductive health by expanding the contraceptive choices of women and men and by helping to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. CONRAD is administered through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk, VA, with the main office located in Arlington, VA. Polydex has entered into agreements with CONRAD for the provision of Ushercell product at a fair price for the public sector and retains exclusive worldwide commercial rights for sales in the private sector. Together, CONRAD and Polydex are working to identify third parties interested in entering into licensing agreements with Polydex.

A copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, including its complete fiscal year end financial statements, is available at the company website at www.Polydex.com.

Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of biotechnology-based products for the human pharmaceutical market, and also manufactures bulk pharmaceutical intermediates for the worldwide veterinary pharmaceutical industry.

Note: This press release may contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited. Actual events or results may differ materially from the Company's expectations, which are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including but not limited to changing market conditions, future actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration or equivalent foreign regulatory authorities as well as results of pending or future clinical trials. Other risk factors discussed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission may also affect the actual results achieved by the Company.

SOURCE: Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited

The Maricor Group Canada, Ltd. Acquires Leading Atlantic Canadian Electrical Engineering Firm

Michael G Gillis, P.Eng, President of The Maricor Group, a subsidiary of Maine & Maritimes Corporation (AMEX: MAM), announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, The Maricor Group, Canada Ltd., has acquired the assets of PACE Engineering, a leading Atlantic Canadian electrical engineering firm. The acquisition is part of The Maricor Group's continuing efforts to expand their service offerings and engineering solutions across the eastern Canadian provinces and into the New England states.

"We are quite pleased with the expanded capabilities and services the PACE acquisition brings to our organization," said Gillis. "By integrating the PACE team into our organization, we become the largest consulting electrical engineering design firm within Atlantic Canada, providing expanded capabilities and the requisite scale to undertake significantly larger projects to meet our clients' growing needs. This strategic combination expands our capabilities making The Maricor Group, Canada Ltd. not only the largest electrical, but the largest mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering company within Atlantic Canada. This, in addition to our energy efficiency, energy asset development and sustainable asset management capabilities, allows us to provide significant value to our clients across the region."

According to Robert Ross, President of PACE Engineering, "We recognize that clients are demanding a broader array of integrated engineering solutions and see that design engineering services must be integrated with additional value-added solutions that bring increased benefits to clients while helping them manage their risks. The opportunity to join with The Maricor Group allows us to expand services for our existing clients, integrating with a premier engineering firm that holds client satisfaction as a cornerstone of their operations."

The Maricor Group is a leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection design engineering firm, also specializing in energy efficiency and engineering solutions, energy asset development, sustainable lifecycle asset management and sustainable building services with an enduring commitment to Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) services. Its focus on sustainability underscores its belief that both the public and private sectors must act to address North America's declining infrastructure, while addressing global warming challenges. The Maricor Group is dedicated to helping customers find engineering and sustainability solutions that deliver immediate and long-term social, environmental, and economic results, an emphasis on the triple bottom-line.

The Maricor Group, Canada Ltd. is part of The Maricor Group ("TMG") with offices in Moncton and Saint John, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Presque Isle and Portland, Maine; and Boston and Hudson, Massachusetts. TMG is a subsidiary of Maine & Maritimes Corporation -- a publicly traded holding company (AMEX: MAM), which is also the parent company of Maricor Technologies, Inc.; Maricor Properties Ltd. and Maine Public Service Company.

SOURCE: Maine & Maritimes Corporation

Froots Smoothies(TM) Offers Free Franchise Fee in Chicagoland Market!

Froots Smoothies, Shakes, Salads & Wraps, one of the fastest growing franchise companies in the country, announced today that it will award a Free Franchise Agreement to a person who attends one of their Business Opportunity Seminars being held on May 18th or May 20th at the Best Western O'Hare in Rosemont, IL.

Froots Smoothies is exploding into the Chicagoland market with its first store in operation located in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stores opening this month in Evanston and Batavia. Additionally, seven more stores are under development throughout Chicagoland in areas such as Plainfield, Gurnee and Taylor St. in Chicago.

Froots Smoothies is passionate about serving great-tasting Smoothies, Shakes, Salads and Wraps for the exploding population interested in a healthier lifestyle. According to Franchise Owner Juan Hernandez, "The reason that I chose Froots was for the variety of products they offer. Smoothies, shakes, fresh squeezed juices, wraps and salads. There is definitely a need for better nutrition in our diets. All of the trends for eating are moving towards the healthier direction."

Froots offers single and multi-site franchise opportunities in the fast growing, $1 billion plus a year smoothie and juice bar industry. Froots provides franchisees with a crowd-pleasing menu of gourmet smoothies, salads and wraps, an experienced franchise management team and a proven business system

SOURCE: Froots Smoothies, Shakes, Salads & Wraps

Consensus by Chinese, US presidents in April sets guidelines for bilateral ties(05/15/06)

The new consensus reached by the presidents of China and the United States in April has set important guidelines for the growth of bilateral relations, Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said in Beijing on May 15.

Tang made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Los Angeles Times headed by Dean Baquet, editor of the newspaper,

During President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States in April as guest of U.S. President George W. Bush, the two sides reached important agreements on advancing bilateral constructive and cooperative relations in the 21st century during their meeting,said Tang, who had accompanied Hu at all his meetings.

"The consensus has set vital guiding principles for the steady growth of Sino-U.S. relations for the present time and a period inthe future," Tang acknowledged.

Tang reiterated Hu's remark during his meeting with Bush that China and the United States should not only be stakeholders, but also constructive cooperators.

The two nations should view and handle their bilateral relations from a strategic, long-term point of view and this will be of great significance to safeguarding and promoting peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large, Tangadded.

He also briefed guests on China's domestic situations, underscoring that China pursues the road of peaceful development and advocates peace, development and cooperation in the international community.

Tang also told the guests of China's views and positions on thecurrent major international and regional issues.

Microsoft launches technology center in Guangzhou(05/15/06)

Microsoft launched a technology center in China's southern coastal city of Guangzhou on May 15 which aims to promote the advance of information technology (IT) in China through cooperation with local software developers.

The center will provide technology services concerning information security, education and training authentication, family digital entertainment and tele-administration.

The center, based in the state-level Tianhe software industrial zone, is expected to turn Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, into a software base for the southern China area, said Shen Bonian, administrative vice mayor of Guangzhou.

The software industry in the city is expected to earn a total income of more than 100 billion yuan (12.5 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of 2010, with an annual increase rate of 35 percent, Shen estimated.

The center will strive to meet the demand of Chinese enterprises and families and achieve joint progress with China's IT sector, according to Chen Yongzheng, chief CEO in charge of Microsoft's business in China.

Microsoft has established technology centers in the provinces of Shandong, Liaoning, and the cities of Chengdu and Hefei.

Trampolines Are Good for You

Super-Fun Sports (2005) Ltd., in partnership with International Internet Advertising Services Inc., is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Super-Fun Trampolines website, www.trampoline.com. The new design makes shopping for a trampoline online easier and more convenient.

"We are proud to offer this new design to our clients while still offering the same great products," said Super-Fun owner Bert Brunia. "It is important for customers to enjoy their trampoline from the moment they start shopping for one. We are committed to customer satisfaction."

Brunia realizes the importance of providing high quality trampolines to consumers. Super-Fun Trampolines are built using only American made materials that are strong and dependable. "We believe trampolines should be enjoyed by the whole family -- kids, teens and adults," Brunia said. "We build our trampolines to be safe and durable no matter who is jumping.

"We have every confidence in our trampolines, which is why we provide a full lifetime warranty on the frame and a 6 year warranty on all other parts. Our 6 year warranty is longer than the lifespan of some box store trampolines."

The performance of Super-Fun's trampolines is also important. "Our time tested springs can outperform multi-stage and twin spring trampolines," Brunia asserts. "We build our trampolines to be the biggest, best jump available." Super-Fun Trampolines also supplies parts, including springs, mats and safety pads, for all makes and models of trampolines.

A recent article in the Calgary Herald explains researchers believe that eating is the new "drug of choice." Areas of the brain stimulated by food can lead to an addiction to eating. The availability of many cheap, high calorie foods makes eating easy and appealing, but these foods can be harmful to people's health. These same researchers believe that weight problems can begin very early in childhood, and must be combated.

Health experts would prefer people to eat healthy foods and spend time exercising. Brunia stresses that trampolines are a great way to exercise and have fun. Children and adults alike will enjoy the hours of fun provided by a trampoline. "Trampolines are good for you. They increase confidence, help you feel better and provide exercise."

Brunia explains that children can use trampolines to exercise their imaginations, spend time with friends and benefit from time spent outdoors while still safely in their yard. Children enjoy using trampolines, which can help prevent childhood obesity, childhood diabetes and other health problems.

Trampolining is also an official Olympic sport. Athletes train hard to perfect routines on trampolines. It builds muscle, increases coordination and flexibility, and teaches teamwork.

As with any sport, such as football or cycling, there are rules and guidelines for safe trampoline use. By following the recommended rules for trampoline use you can enjoy your trampoline and avoid injuries:

* Allow only one person on the trampoline at any time.

* Children should never use a trampoline unsupervised.

* Never allow a safety enclosure to replace adult supervision.

* Ensure your trampoline is properly assembled in a level area, well away from structures, trees, and wires. Keep the area around the

trampoline clear for at least 10 feet on all sides, and at least 20 feet above the trampoline.

* Make sure the ground under the trampoline is completely clear of

children and obstructions.

* Only use a trampoline fitted with safety pads that completely cover the springs, hooks and frame. The pads should be securely attached to the trampoline.

* Never jump off a trampoline, always climb off.

* Keep your bouncing low and under control. Consistently land in the

center of the trampoline.

* Never jump onto a trampoline from a higher place.

* Never use a trampoline as a springboard to other objects.

* Never attempt flips, stunts or tricks without proper training.

* Do not attempt back flips, multiple somersaults or twisting

somersaults on your backyard trampoline

Some experts who consider trampolines to be safe warn that safety nets can give a false sense of security," explains Brunia. "Always supervise children, even with a safety net in use, and do not try stunts you wouldn't perform without a safety net in place."

Super-Fun Sports is a family-owned business that has been manufacturing high quality trampolines for over 25 years. They offer 4 sizes of trampolines that are great for families, including the largest round trampoline available anywhere. "We are confident that our trampolines will last longer than any other trampoline on the market," said Brunia. For more information visit www.trampoline.com.

Source: Super-Fun Sports (2005) Ltd.

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Ecuavisa Internacional Invita a la Comunidad Ecuatoriana de Nueva York a Formar Parte de la Selección Ecuatoriana de Futbol

Ecuavisa Internacional, el canal de la familia ecuatoriana, disponible en los Estados Unidos a través de DirecTV Para Todos en el canal 421, ha iniciado una intensa campaña en la que invita a los ecuatorianos de Nueva York a apoyar a la Selección Ecuatoriana de Fútbol, durante los tres juegos amistosos previos al Mundial Alemania 2006.

La campaña invita a la comunidad a "formar parte de la Tri" y a visitar la página http://www.ecuavisa.com/ y hacer clic en el banner de la Tri, donde de una manera interactiva pueden encontrar toda la información que un verdadero seguidor de la Tricolor debe saber, como el perfil de los jugadores, calendario de juegos, una divertida trivia para medir sus conocimientos, una foto de la selección y en la que podrán pegar su foto con su selección y enviarla a todos sus amigos por correo electrónico o imprimirla. Adicionalmente, Ecuavisa Internacional está sorteando camisetas, balones autografiados y entradas dobles al partido de Ecuador-Colombia en el Giants Stadium el próximo 24 de mayo.

Invitamos a toda la comunidad futbolera ecuatoriana a unirse al júbilo futbolero y a acompañarnos en el booth de Ecuavisa Internacional, donde grandes personalidades como: Charito Cisneros de Inside New York con Charito y Gloria B de Radio Amor nos acompañarán.

La campaña está apoyada en promociónales de TV, anuncios en prensa hispana, posters y postales distribuidas en el Consulado de Ecuador, Restaurantes Ecuatorianos de la zona y Asociaciones Comunitarias de la Región.

"Ecuavisa está junto a la Selección del Ecuador y mantendrá una cobertura informativa permanente sobre sus pasos en Alemania", señaló Xavier Alvarado Robles, Presidente Ejecutivo de Ecuavisa.

Asimismo, Beatriz Bencomo, Directora de Imagen y Comunicación de Ecuavisa, mencionó; "Cuando estamos lejos, nos sentimos aislados de lo que está pasando en nuestro país, especialmente con eventos como el Mundial que son motivo de gran celebración en nuestros países. La clasificación de la Tri nos une a todos los ecuatorianos en un mismo sentimiento, es por eso que decidimos lanzar la campaña y apoyar juntos a la Tricolor".

Acerca de Ecuavisa Internacional:

Ecuavisa Internacional, es un canal de entretenimiento general que ofrece lo mejor de toda la televisión ecuatoriana en un moderno y competitivo canal internacional. Con más de 38 años de experiencia en su mercado local, Ecuavisa Internacional invita a su audiencia a experimentar la programación actual del Ecuador como noticias, deportes, política, acontecimientos sociales, series policíacas, comedia y lo mejor de las telenovelas Ecuatorianas.

Source: Ecuavisa Internacional

Mohegan Sun Now Using Advanced Fuel Cell Technology for Backup Power
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Financed Distributed Energy's Proton Subsidiary to Upgrade System

The Mohegan Sun casino and entertainment complex announced it is now using an advanced system based on fuel cell technology to provide backup power for the Mohegan Energy, Environment, Economics, and Education Center.

The system, designed and developed by the hydrogen technology group of Proton Energy Systems, a subsidiary of Wallingford, CT-based Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (NASDAQ:DESC) , was made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. It supports Mohegan Sun's vision of an environmentally friendly future, and its location at the educational center will help enhance public awareness of fuel cells and the use of hydrogen as a fuel. Distributed Energy is a leader in hydrogen-related technologies and provides electricity-oriented energy services for industrial, commercial and government organizations.

"The Mohegan Tribe has long been proud of our commitment to the environment," said Bruce "Two Dogs" Bozsum, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council. "From our Sachem Uncas to today we continue to look for ways to work harmoniously in our surroundings."

The system is based on Proton's UNIGEN(R) Regenerative Fuel Cell System and includes a high pressure (over 1,000 psi), high-output hydrogen generator. This newly enhanced system can run for a total of 25 hours on the combination of the Unigen system and storage tanks. Additionally, hydrogen stored on-site provides an opportunity in the future for using the hydrogen in other applications on-site, such as powering vehicles.

"Progressive organizations, such as Mohegan Sun, are pointing the way toward a more economical, more secure and more environmentally sound approach to addressing energy needs on a local and national level," said Rob Friedland, senior vice president and head of the Hydrogen Technology Group. "Our organization and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund are grateful to the leadership of Mohegan Sun for embracing the future with a real commitment to the progress this project represents."

"The installation at Mohegan Sun is another example of the increasing recognition that fuel cell technology can meet a broader variety of today's power requirements", said Keith Frame, associate director, new technologies and project management for the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. "Our Operational Demonstration program is available to assist companies with utilizing technologies that will show there is a path to a sustainable clean energy future."

Proton Energy System's Hydrogen Technology Group, part of Distributed Energy Systems Corp., developed its UNIGEN(R) Regenerative Fuel Cell System to meet the backup power needs for the demanding telecommunications and utilities markets. The UNIGEN System delivers a high energy density solution with low maintenance and minimal environmental impact. Please contact the Backup Power Team at 203.678.2351 and online at www.protonenergy.com/company/hyd-tech.html to learn more.

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) was created by the Connecticut General Assembly and is administered and managed by Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public state organization. CCEF's main goals are to create clean energy supply for Connecticut; develop clean energy technologies; and to educate residents about clean energy's importance for the state's energy future. CCEF's funding comes from a surcharge on electric ratepayers' utility bills. More information at www.ctcleanenergy.com .

Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is a federally recognized Indian Tribe with an approximately 505 acre reservation located in Southeastern Connecticut.

Press Briefing on the President's Speech on Immigration

Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building

PARTICIPANTS
Tony Snow, Assistant to the President and Press Secretary
Dan Bartlett, Counselor to the President
Fran Townsend, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism
Joel Kaplan, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

Tony Snow, Assistant to the President and Press Secretary Dan Bartlett, Counselor to the President Fran Townsend, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Joel Kaplan, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

4:24 P.M. EDT

MR. SNOW: Quick note on the ground rules. This is an on-the-record briefing, but it is embargoed until the time of the delivery of the speech.

What we're going to do is Dan is going to give you an outline about how the speech came together and what the President hopes to accomplish; why the speech is being delivered now and the path forward. Fran, of course, will give an overview of border security. Joel, then, will talk about all the comprehensive portions of comprehensive reform, and he'll walk through temporary worker program, interior enforcement and the like.

With that, I'll hand it over to Dan.

MR. BARTLETT: The President decided almost a month ago that, strategically, this was going to be an important speech for him to deliver at the right time in the debate. We've been working on the speech for a couple weeks now. I can recall talking to him and talking to the speech writers during the California trip out West, when the President was out there for that weekend, already looking at language, working on the structure of the speech and looking at different concepts.

What was really the breakthrough, as far as timing, was last week's agreement between the leadership -- the Democrat and Republican leadership in the Senate to have the debate go forward. As you know, that starts this week, so on the eve of this debate we felt it was an important time for the President to articulate to the American people where he stands on the big issues, what are some other steps we can take on the key components of the President's strategy on comprehensive immigration reform.

The speech, itself, is broken down accordingly. First will be discussion about border security, which Fran will go into more detail about. The strategy remains the same, as far as having increased manpower complemented by vast improvements in our technological capability along the border. Like I said, Fran will go into some of the details about our long-term commitment to increasing our presence on the border, and then some immediate steps we're going to take as we build up those capabilities.

Secondly is the interior enforcement. You've heard the President talk considerably about this. This is a critical component of comprehensive reform, and to have effective enforcement. Right now we're putting many businesses in an untenable position to try to be verifiers of documents that are oftentimes forged. What the President will argue tonight and call for is tamper-proof cards and other measures to make sure that we can help employers verify the status of anybody who would be serving in a temporary worker program.

Then the onus not only comes on having a tamper-proof card, but also on -- it becomes incumbent upon employers to meet their requirements on the laws of the land.

Third, the President will argue the need for a temporary worker program. He will talk about how he views this in the context of how it can help better enforce our borders, how it can help bring a more rational system in which we match willing worker with willing employer. He will talk about the benefits that will come from such a plan of having a temporary worker program going forward.

He then will turn to the issue of the current illegal immigration population in our country, the 11 million or 12 million that are here. He will strongly state that he believes that an automatic path to citizenship is amnesty and it's something that he will vigorously oppose.

But he will also talk about really forging a rational middle ground when it comes to the specifics from it being illogical to think that we could massively deport 12 million illegal immigrants at one time; that we ought to have an approach that doesn't look at this as a monolithic population, but one in which there are realities we ought to take into consideration as we forge a piece of legislation to deal with the illegal immigrants that are already here. Fourth -- that is the fourth point.

And then fifth, he will talk about assimilation and the responsibilities of every citizen of our country and those who want to be citizens of our country, and that is basically the fact that you do have to meet the requirements of a citizen. That means learning English, assimilating, be law abiding, and other aspects of what has made America unique and the fact that people from all walks of life can come together under one fabric of the United States of America and do so in a way that we've out-performed any other country in the world when it comes to assimilation. And those are important values and principles that the President will articulate.

So those are the five components of the speech that he will articulate tonight. Right now we're looking at, roughly, 17 minutes in length. It could be a little more, a little less, but right now that looks about it at the point of delivery.

With that, to talk about some of the immediate long-term measures on the border security and short-term measures, I'll give it to Fran Townsend.

MS. TOWNSEND: Thanks, Dan. I'll break this into component pieces. First I'm going to talk about the Border Patrol. The President will talk about increasing the United States Border Patrol by 6,000 by the end of calendar year '08. Let me give you a little background and then break down those numbers for you.

Since the President took office, when the Border Patrol was roughly 9,000 agents, there's been a 66 percent increase thus far to -- by the end of September 2006, to 12,300, roughly. What this calls for is in fiscal year '07 an additional 2,500 agents; in fiscal year '08 another 3,000 agents; and then in the first quarter of fiscal year '09, which is the last part of the calendar year in '08, another 500. So that's a total increase of another 6,000 Border Patrol agents, which will basically double the size -- nearly double the size of the Border Patrol by the end of calendar year '08.

The National Guard: The President will talk about the deployment of up to 6,000 National Guardsmen to the border for a total of one year. Then over the course of the second year, there will be a scaling down of the number of National Guardsmen at the border as the Border Patrol begins to ramp up and they are able to deploy Border Patrol to the border.

Apprehensions and detention: During the course of the National Guard deployment, apprehensions and detention operations will continue to be conducted by Border Patrol. The National Guardsmen will be looked to for mission assignments, that is, mission assignments by the Department of Homeland Security to the Department of Defense in areas of their expertise. Think of things such as intelligence, surveillance and infrastructure. There will be a combination of both Guard deployments and contractors to fulfill those mission assignments, depending on the expertise that's required and available.

The National Guardsmen will be under the control of the receiving governor in the border state. That will need to be by the agreement of both the sending governor and the receiving governor, and how that -- where the people are pulled from will depend on where the expertise is and what the mission assignment -- what the mission requirement is, as determined by DHS.

The deployment of National Guardsmen will likely begin sometime in early June. The specific mission assignments the Department of Homeland Security is working on now, with their colleagues at DOD. They expect to have the first mission assignments available to DOD by Wednesday, and then DOD will be able to begin to process that and look for those most appropriate to fulfill those mission assignments.

Again, the National Guard forces will be working in coordination with Customs and Border Patrol, which will remain in the lead at the border. One of the byproducts, one of the natural consequences of the deployment of the 6,000 in the first year is -- one of the many -- is a freeing up of about 500 Border Patrol agents from what otherwise would have been administrative or away from the front line jobs, and they will be able to be redeployed to front line positions.

The National Guard Bureau and the state adjutants general will have to closely coordinate with Customs and Border Patrol, just as we've done -- just as they've done over the years in the counter narcotics mission.

Catch and release: The President tonight will be asking Congress for $327 million to help end the policy that's come to be known as catch and release. Most illegal immigrants apprehended at the border are from Mexico and can be returned within 24 hours. This will require additional -- ending of catch and release will require not only additional detention space, but will also require us working with Congress to ensure the appropriate legal authorities.

The President's fiscal year '06 budget funds an additional 1,900 beds for detention facilities in the United States. The supplemental budget request will ask for approximately 4,000 additional beds, which would be a 12 percent increase. The President's fiscal year '07 budget proposes increasing the number of detention beds in facilities by another 32 percent.

Now let me just break down bed numbers for you, because that's confusing enough for me. In fiscal year '05, there were 18,500 beds. Fiscal year '06 adds 2,300, which gives you, by the end of May '06, 20,800. Supplemental will propose 4,000 additional beds, which gives you by the end of fiscal year '06, 24,800. Fiscal year '07 requests an additional 2,700, which means by the end of fiscal year '07, there will be a total of 27,500 beds.

Last year, it took an average of 66 days to process non-Mexican illegal immigrants. The process is a result of the increased use of expedited removal. That process is now only taking 21 days.

Okay, the last segment of this. The President will speak about increasing partnership cooperation and leveraging state and local resources. That falls into two categories. First, what we refer to as 287G -- 287G of the Immigration and Nationality Act authorizes DHS to train state and local law enforcement officials in immigration enforcement so they can identify, process and begin removal proceedings for incarcerated aliens; 287G programs have already been established in Alabama, Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, and California. The 287G program is roughly now about a $5.5 million program. The President will be requesting to raise this to a $50-million annual effort.

There will also be -- the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency will establish task forces to participate in the border enforcement and security task forces, document and benefit fraud task forces, and human trafficking task forces. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is projecting to train approximately 1,500 additional state and local law enforcement officers, using this 287G delegation of authority program.

Stonegarden is the other piece to this leverage in state and local capabilities. On January of 2006, DHS announced the expansion of Operation Stonegarden to give states additional flexibility to strengthen border security, working in coordination with DHS. Approximately $20 million is available for Operation Stonegarden in fiscal year 2006, and we will be seeking $15 million in supplemental funds to expand the Operation Stonegarden as a result of the President's speech.

Operation Stonegarden provides grants for overtime and travel expenses, allowing local, state and tribal law enforcement agencies to increase manpower required for area-specific operations. Again, this would be state and local law enforcement acting in coordination and consultation with Customs and Border Patrol, not independently.

And with that, I'll turn it over to --

MR. BARTLETT: Just to put one point -- to put some of this substance in the context of the speech. The way the President will depict this in the speech is obviously talk about the record of accomplishment of what we have so far: the dramatic increase, 66 percent increase in funding for Border Patrol and border security efforts; the fact that when we increase by an additional 6,000 -- as he proposes tonight -- will have more than doubled the number of agents during his presidency.

But he'll acknowledge in this speech that that hasn't been enough to secure the borders and that these additional steps must be taken. And it's during this interim period of the 6,000 being trained that we're going to use the immediate measures of the Guard and these two provisions of tapping into state and local resources through both the 287G, as well as the Stonegarden operations that have been announced.

So that's how he'll depict it, is the long-term commitment and sustained commitment of border security will be the training up of these additional 6,000 Border agents, and then these two other -- these other provisions are kind of the immediate steps to fill the transition until we get to that strength.

MS. TOWNSEND: Yes, it should be clear that this is not intended as a militarization of the border. We work cooperatively with Mexico; the Department of Homeland Security, in particular, works very well with Mexican enforcement officials. This is intended for us to take additional measures to strengthen our border enforcement effort while we continue to ramp up, frankly, at an unprecedented level the through-put in training Customs and Border Patrol agents.

MR. KAPLAN: The President will go into the elements of the border security portion of a comprehensive immigration proposal at the outset, but he'll also make clear that you have to address all of the aspects of the immigration problem in order to be effective. So after he talks about the steps we're taking on border security, he will move into talking about the second objective, which is to create a temporary worker program. This is particularly important because you need a temporary worker program as an essential steam valve that will relieve pressure on the borders.

America is a rich country and our neighbors are not as well-off, and you've got a large supply of labor that is willing to take extraordinary risks today to come into this country and that puts tremendous pressure on the borders. So a temporary worker program that allows -- that matches willing foreign workers with willing employers for jobs that Americans are not doing is an essential portion of the plan that works in a mutually reinforcing way with the security measures that Fran talked about.

In the temporary worker program, the President will also make clear it is intended to be a temporary worker program. At the end of -- at the conclusion of their stay in this country, the temporary worker programs who come in through the program must return home.

The next element of the comprehensive plan that the President will talk about is the need to hold employers to account for the workers that they hire. Dan talked about the need for a tamper-proof biometric identity card for every legal foreign worker. And the President will also talk about the need to improve the efforts for employers to verify eligibility of workers. So we'll be expanding -- comprehensive immigration reform will expand on the basic pilot in place now to make sure that employers have an efficient way of verifying that the workers that they hire are here as part of the temporary worker program and are not here illegally.

Once we have these systems in place, it will remove an excuse from workers for -- excuse me, an excuse from employers for violating the law. And that's an important part of making sure that we have an effective, comprehensive system in place.

The next element the President will talk about, as Dan mentioned, is facing the reality of the millions of illegal immigrants who are already here in this country. There are some who argue that anything short of a mass deportation of these illegal immigrants is amnesty. The President does not believe that.

At the same time, he does not believe that every illegal immigrant here ought to have an automatic path to citizenship. As Dan mentioned, he believes there's a rational middle ground. That rational middle ground recognizes that there are differences between someone -- an illegal immigrant who showed up very recently, and someone who's been here a long time, has put down roots, has a family, has a job. He also believes that it's important to recognize -- that it's important to make sure that those who apply for citizenship in this country pay a meaningful penalty before they do so, that they pay their taxes, that they learn English, and demonstrate good character and good citizenship.

The last issue, which relates to that good citizenship -- or the character to be a good citizen relates to making sure that our immigration system reflects the important principles of assimilation that have made this country great; that he wants to make sure that our immigration system encourages the principles of a melting pot; that everybody who comes to this country wants to become a fully functioning part of our society, learns English, and supports the principles that have made this country great.

MR. BARTLETT: Do you want to touch generally on the budget process?

MR. KAPLAN: Dan asked if I would touch on the budget process -- he's trying to drag me back into my old job at OMB -- which I'll be happy to do.

There's a supplemental bill, as most of you know, pending in the Congress. The Senate version of the supplemental included $1.9 billion for border security. The border security measures that Fran laid out we expect to work with the Congress to try to direct that $1.9 billion into these measures, which we think are the most effective measures that can be taken in the near-term to dramatically increase our border security.

So we'll be working with the appropriators, the leadership in Congress over the next couple weeks to try to make sure that that supplemental bill, within the top line, $92.2 billion, plus pandemic funding, within that top line accommodates the necessary measures that Fran laid out for border security.

MR. SNOW: Okay, let me make a couple of quick comments about politics, and then we'll do questions, because there's a lot of speculation that the President is doing this simply to mollify the Republican base.

This is an act of leadership. The fact is, the President is going to give a speech that is based on what he thinks is important, and these are his real passions. If he wanted simply to give a speech to mollify any given voting block, it would be a much different kind of speech. Instead what he's -- you've heard him talk about this in the past. He has very strong passions about it.

As far as politics, as I said in the gaggle this morning, good policy is good politics. Leadership is also good politics. When somebody stands up and says, this is what I believe; I'm going to enter the debate now, the debate on which both parties are divided internally, on which both parties have big differences, on which passions run very high, sometimes it might be seen as politically safe to stand aside and let the tempest go by. But instead, what the President has said is, no, I want to have -- I want to tell the American people where I stand on this debate at precisely the moment where it can have an impact. And that is the impact as the Senate gets ready to debate and pass an immigration measure that will move on to conference.

So for those -- this is not a simple political play. Immigration is a whole complex of issues. One other thing is that the President has also rejected the notion, well, do one thing first and then we'll do other things later, because he understands that if you don't do it all at once things fall apart.

Immigration is not one issue, it is a series of issues. It has issues of national security, of the economy, and also what kind of country we are, what we say to people who want to share in the American Dream. The President addresses all of those parts knowing that if you do one, the temptation is going to be to sweep the others under the rug and leave them untouched for one, two, five, 10 years and let pressures build again. As tough as this is, this is a way of addressing all of the points not only of conflict, but also opportunity when it comes to immigration. And that's the reason he's delivering the speech.

Now questions.

Q I have a question about the politics, Tony. If you're talking about leadership, the reality is that this President campaigned on this issue in 2000, talking about a temporary guest worker program. And then fast-forward to tonight, he is, indeed, mollifying conservatives by talking about sending National Guard troops down to the border. That's a huge tactical change, is it not? And does it not reflect the fact that the politics has turned around on this for him?

MR. SNOW: As I said this morning, David -- I know you weren't there, but I think you've read the gaggle notes -- what the President is doing -- one of the things he's done is he listened to people on the issue. It is an issue of enormous passion, as perhaps you've noticed. We have seen this not only with large demonstrations in the streets, we've also seen it with Minutemen. This is an issue that has also changed since the year 2000.

What was for many people sort of a passing concern in 2000 is now the number one concern in the year 2006. It has become a matter of considerable urgency for a lot of people. It is also a time -- in the year 2000, or 2001, upon taking office -- I don't know whether the President could have gotten Congress to act then or not. I just don't know. But it is pretty clear that not only the passions, but the sense of urgency, are considerably different than they were back then, and therefore, the opportunity to do things in a comprehensive manner is far greater than it was then.

MR. BARTLETT: I'd also say, at that time, at looking at his background and history on this issue, when he was governor of Texas and had served in the governor's office with him at the time, there was an emphasis and a priority of this President on border security. I remember traveling with him to El Paso, Texas and witnessing what was called then Operation Hold the Line.

The fact of the matter -- what he'll talk about is a record of accomplishment. We've had a 66 percent increase on border security funding during the course of his tenure. Now that reflects a President who understands that border security is a priority, as well. Obviously, the temporary worker program has always gotten the most attention because it has the controversy and politics around it. But border security has been something that he's been committed to. These additional steps are ones in which, as Tony described, are ones that are based on where we are in the debate and listening to people who feel very passionate and very sincere feelings on border security.

Q Can you break out the numbers with more specificity beyond the $1.9 billion in the Senate sup? Give us -- sort of compartmentalize it, how it's going to break out dollar-wise.

Q And does the Guard come out of that -- the cost come out of that $1.9 billion, for example?

MR. BARTLETT: Yes.

Q It goes to the states, to pay the Guard?

MS. TOWNSEND: By and large, it's our -- well, many of the details of the deployment will have to be worked out based on mission assignments. It's our intention that many of the deployments will be able to be done inside the two or three weeks of the required annual training. And so that should not assume additional costs and should be able to be paid for inside the $1.9 billion.

Do you have a question.

Q A question related to that. Did the 6,000 number come first? Because it sounds like the mission assignments are all going to be married to the number you already predetermined. Which came first? The need or the number?

MS. TOWNSEND: The need. This is -- as Dan noted, this has been an ongoing concern and gotten ongoing attention from the President. There have been -- there's an ongoing dialogue between DHS and DOD and the precise number and timing of those deployments will be based on mission assignments and the requirements. What we're saying is it's up to 6,000 for the first year, and then we will reduce that overall number over the -- after that.

Q Dan, the President, when it came to No Child Left Behind, ridiculed people who judged a program by inputs. He said you must judge a program not by how much money you spend on education, but by what you get out of it. But you're doing exactly this here. You're saying we're spending more on Border Patrol, and what people out at the grassroots are asking is, show us some evidence that what you're doing works. What are you offering as evidence that what you're doing works?

MR. BARTLETT: Well, he will use a very powerful figure in the speech tonight. During his presidency, we've denied 6 million people -- apprehended and returned back 6 million people. That is what our efforts and the increased Border Patrol funding and agents have resulted in. We've also, as Fran pointed out, cut the time it has taken for us to deport those who are what's called OTMs, other than Mexicans, that have to go to other countries. We've cut that administrative time almost in half. So there are tangible benefits and results based on the investments we've made to date.

The question is, or the point that the President will make is, we can and must do more; these additional resources and dollars will get additional results. So it is very similar.

Q But what you're hearing from the grassroots, though, is what you're talking about is the increase is less than it might have been otherwise. But people are still seeing a flood. And what you're hearing from a lot of people and what you see in a lot of in the polling is that people want proof the border is secure before they want to talk about anything else. Why can't you make some kind of proposal like that?

MR. BARTLETT: Well, I think that is the most important point about this debate, is that the idea that they can all be solved just by putting focus on the border is something the President takes issue with. He is making the argument that a temporary worker program is an integral part of solving the border enforcement issue. The more people you have coming across a bridge, through a rational system, that we know who is coming across, the less people that are trying to go over fences or go through the back of an 18 wheeler. It's the very point he's going to make, is that you can't do this piecemeal. The only way you can rationally solve our border enforcement problem is to have a rational guest worker program.

Q On the National Guard, did I hear right, they're going to -- each Guardsman is going to be there for three or four weeks, by training?

MS. TOWNSEND: Their annual training requirement is two to three weeks. And so what you will do is you will, at any one time -- 6,000 represents about 2 percent of the overall strength of the National Guard. It won't be the same 6,000 people there for 12 months, it -- as I said, it will depend on mission assignments. But what you will do is, during -- that 6,000, at any one time, will be comprised of individual Guardsmen doing their annual training requirement.

Q They have two weeks -- are they going to have any special training to do this? I mean, you're going to just -- instead of having their regular training, you're going to send them to the border, and say, hey, do the border now?

MS. TOWNSEND: I'd like you to focus back on what I said in my initial comments, and that is, you're not going to have Guardsmen at the border doing apprehensions, detentions and returns. That's not what they're going there to do. They will go there based on mission assignments like intelligence, surveillance, infrastructure building. That will free up Border Patrol agents, who are the nation's premier experts on apprehensions and detentions to focus on that work. And so what -- you're playing to everybody's strength and expertise. It's not as though they're being -- they're being assigned down to the border in the area in which they are trained and do have expertise.

MR. BARTLETT: I do want to say for the record, of my personal pre-No Child Left Behind schooling, I said 2 percent to 3 percent this morning on the morning shows, which generated a much larger number. Math was never my strong point.

Q Fran, could you explain how -- did you say that states will be asked to provide these folks? The states will be sort of sending governors and receiving governors. How do you pick the sending governors? Do they have to send them? Are they required to send them? And is this all going to be paid for through this $1.9 billion? Will states have any additional costs?

MS. TOWNSEND: The National Guard -- the federal government will pay for it, and they will be Title 32 National Guard troops. It will be an agreement -- the way this is typically handled is between a memorandum of understanding between the sending governor and the receiving governor. The receiving governor then has operational control, just as you would imagine, commander-in-chief within their state.

The sending state retains what we would call administrative control over them. It's sort of the paperwork end of things. And so we will make these -- the National Guard Bureau under General Blum has the best view into where the expertise among the different Guard units are, where their training has been, and what best Guard -- what Guard units best fit the mission requirements set by DHS. And so it's coordination among the National Guard, the governors and the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Defense.

MR. BARTLETT: I would just add -- and I'm not an expert on this, but I play one -- you would think a default approach also would be as the border state governors' National Guard units, if they have those capabilities in the state, we just reimburse New Mexico, Arizona, et cetera. You at first, obviously, look at the proximity issue. But if it gets to an issue of where you're looking at needs versus if you have an engineering unit in another part of the country that can bring to bear resources and expertise, or expertise on high fencing, or building -- or sensors or something like that, then you're going to bring them in.

Q What if the governor in a state like that -- if you identify a unit with the expertise, can the governor say, no, I can't afford to send them?

MR. BARTLETT: Well, we will take the price tag issue off the table for them, and we're also looking at manpower issue to make sure they'll be able to reach their core mission of whether it be their contribution to the war on terror, or preparedness -- or natural disaster preparedness.

Q But can a sending governors say "no"?

MR. BARTLETT: Sure.

MS. TOWNSEND: Yes. This is predicated on the agreement between the sending and the receiving governor.

Q So they're not being federalized?

MS. TOWNSEND: No, that's correct. They are not being federalized.

MR. SNOW: The governors still serve as commanders-in-chief of their own National Guards.

Q What if the receiving governor doesn't want them?

MR. SNOW: The receiving governor has to ask for them.

MR. BARTLETT: We're going to coordinate with those governor's offices. I think many of the concerns we've heard from governors when it comes to having such an arrangement is the price tag, that they didn't want to incur those costs at the state level. By the federal government taking that burden off of them, we believe that they'll be more open to it. But, obviously, there will be a lot of discussions in the days and weeks ahead to work out all the details that -- some of the questions you're asking -- with those respective commanders-in-chiefs of those Guard units.

Q Dan, as the debate began, Harry Reid said the President must denounce the House bill. Is the President prepared to, or does he resent these sort of markers being put down?

MR. BARTLETT: Well, I think what the President has articulated that denouncements and finger-pointing and opposition to has not been his approach on this issue, and if we're going to get something done on this issue it has to build more from consensus. As we have said all along, our legislative strategy is to continue to try to move this process forward. Does that mean that we endorse very crossed T or dotted I either in the House or the Senate legislation that's now moving? No. But what it does say is we want this process -- much like on Medicare and other issues -- to be reconciled in the two chambers so we can get into a conference and try to work out the differences between the two.

Q Do any of these efforts apply to the Canadian border, or is this exclusively the Mexican border we're talking about?

MS. TOWNSEND: The focus of the entire initiative has been the Southwest border, but we remain open, if there are governors interested along the Northern border -- there's no, by necessity, limitation. And we remain open and working with those governors.

Q How much out of the federal treasury is going to pay for the 6,000 Guardsmen? You spoke of it coming out of the $1.9 billion -- how much of that would be Guard?

MR. BARTLETT: Well, there's too many variables at this point. We're talking to Congress right now and including the appropriators; I think it's more appropriate for us to allow those briefings to go forward. We'll have information for you after the President's speech.

MR. KAPLAN: But we do envision the -- it comes out of -- the $1.9 billion will cover the '06 and '07 costs assumed for the National Guard deployment -- fiscal year '06 and fiscal year '07 costs.

Q You're talking about providing legal status to most of the 600,000 or so people who are added to our illegal population every year. Making them legal, though, does not solve the problems at the local level caused by the presence of so many people at the bottom rungs of our economy. Schools, hospitals, neighborhood effect, that sort of thing. Does the President see a larger federal role in that effort, at least in terms of funding for the local entities?

MR. KAPLAN: Well, first of all, for almost all social services that individuals receive, particularly low-income individuals receive, the federal government does have a role, and the federal government will continue to fulfill that role.

MR. BARTLETT: And I'd also argue by having a rational system in place where people are actually paying taxes into the system and being good citizens that are contributing to society, just not from their employment, but also by, like I said, paying taxes, that does ease the burden on local communities, local hospitals, the schools --

MR. KAPLAN: That's true, as well, with Medicare and Social Security. A lot of the people you're talking about who will come through a temporary worker program are younger, able-bodied, working individuals, and that actually helps relieve some pressure on some of the bigger entitlement programs.

Q What is the $1.9 billion currently allocated for?

MR. KAPLAN: This was an amendment that I think was sponsored by Senator Gregg, and largely, it goes towards capital assets. It also includes $600 million for the Coast Guard recapitalization. We think, obviously, that we've got a good approach for how to most effectively spend that money to secure the border and we're going to be working with Senator Gregg and other members of Congress as they proceed through conference on the supplemental.

Q Let me ask you something about that, following up on that. You know, that money, if I remember correctly, was all supposed to be used for things like UAVs, because the only one that they had crashed two weeks ago. And so you're going to have a real competition for the same purpose, right? I mean, have you gotten these appropriators and budget chairmen to agree to this proposed budget that you have?

MR. KAPLAN: We've had some conversations. That's something that we'll -- I mean, they're in conference and we'll work with them on it. There is some overlap and there is -- some of the $1.9 billion that we would propose does include some capital assets and some tactical infrastructure that will help leverage these increased manpower assets. But it's something we're going to work on with the senators and the representatives. And I think at the end of the day they'll agree that the President puts forward a very effective approach to maximizing our security on the border.

Q If these National Guard troops aren't involved in apprehension, will they still be armed?

MS. TOWNSEND: I'm sorry?

Q Will the Guard troops still be armed on the border?

MS. TOWNSEND: The Guard -- again, I come back to, you're not going to see Guardsmen on the border doing apprehensions. Troops who are deployed will be armed, as they normally would be, and will have the right of self defense. But that's not what they're -- if you're on the border, and you're building tactical infrastructure, they will obviously be armed, and they're trained to use those arms, but that is -- the purpose of that is not to do apprehensions and detentions.

Q Why not, because legally they are allowed to, I understand, if they're under state control, is that right?

MS. TOWNSEND: You're getting into the notion of the National Guardsmen who got MP training are able -- are not restricted by posse comitatus?

Q Yes.

MS. TOWNSEND: Yes. The decision was the best use -- this was based on the conversations between DHS and DOD, including the Border Patrol -- the best use of the Guard was to have the Border Patrol focused on apprehensions and detentions, and have the National Guard bring that expertise that they could free more Border Patrol agents up to do that.

MR. BARTLETT: And the President says in the speech that we're not militarizing our border. And that's an important policy point, as well.

MR. SNOW: There's a further point, too, which is if you're trying to do a long-term solution to this, what you do is you train up people who are going to do this for a living, rather than National Guardsmen who will be rotating in and out; therefore you develop a permanent cadre of people whose full-time job it is to do border enforcement.

Q So I'm trying to get an idea of how limited or extensive this National Guard deployment will be. Fran, you said up to 6,000 for the first year, we'll reduce that overall -- the overall numbers after that. So are we saying two, three years down the road then we will no longer need the National Guard on the borders? What is the picture of success at the end, when it comes to just the deployment of the Guard?

MS. TOWNSEND: For planning purposes, what we're looking at is 6,000 in the -- not more than 6,000 for a year, and then not more than 3,000 for the second year, for not more than 12 months. That's the second 12 months. The idea is, by the end of that period of time, you've got the 6,000 additional Border Patrol agents trained and ready to deploy. And so this is a bridge strategy, if you will.

Q Two years only?

MS. TOWNSEND: Right. The notion is -- that's right -- is to have a bridge strategy while you're training up the experts, and the full-time, permanent cadre who will do the enforcement.

Q Fran, you said all 6,000 would be on their training stints, or just some portion of it?

MS. TOWNSEND: The hope is that you can do, by and large, it with the training stints, the annual training obligation of National Guardsmen. Obviously, depending on what expertise is required, it may not be able to do the whole thing that way, but that is the planning assumption going in, is to be able to do most of it that way.

Q But that means you've got people rotating in and out every three weeks.

MR. BARTLETT: Which is something that the Guard does routinely. There's guys who rotate in and out of doing work in the war on terror overseas for three weeks. This is a highly-coordinated, synchronized system. That's one role that the National Guard at the bureau level can help coordinate and play, to rotate people in and out based on need and based on capability.

MR. KAPLAN: There's also a fairly long-standing practice of doing this on the Southern border. I think over the last -- I'm not sure how many -- almost 20 years, they've been doing this in counternarcotic enforcement, working with the Border Patrol. So the Border Patrol is very comfortable with this, and knows how to deploy the National Guard for these purposes.

Q You're making the argument that you've got 6,000 people rotating every two or three weeks, trying to accomplish jobs to assist the Border Patrol? Hello? I mean, can this really work?

MR. BARTLETT: Hello? Yes. (Laughter.) Bill, this is a highly-sophisticated enterprise, but that's what they deploy themselves to do. I mean, we do bombing rotations from Missouri all the way to the Middle East and back. They do have the --

Q For three weeks?

MR. BARTLETT: What?

Q For three weeks?

MR. BARTLETT: They do them on a nightly basis. There is a capacity and a capability, and really the role -- when you talk about, what's the role of the federal government when you have various states doing compacts together, is the Guard, as she said -- that General Blum and those can look at the national assets and help with the logistics to moving rotations in and out on a very routine basis. And it's something that they're very good at doing.

Right now, for example, sometimes annual training done by Texas Guard units, they go to Arkansas, they go to other states. It's something they're familiar with. Now are we increasing the tempo and the scope of it? Yes, but it can be done.

Q So you're talking about 100,000 or more individuals who will rotate through that duty over the course of two years, right?

MS. TOWNSEND: That's right. If you do the math, it works out to be -- if you look at the total strength of the Guard, which is between 440,000 and 450,000, you figure 6,000 people, which is 2 percent of the Guard. If you assume nobody winds up there more than once, it could be a maximum of 156,000 Guardsmen rotating through the southwest border assignment during this period.

Q Has any governor said, not our troops?

MS. TOWNSEND: There have been discussions with the states at a staff level. We're going to have to work with -- and we look forward to working with the governors to make sure that we understand what their needs are --

Q But there have been some objections from governors?

MS. TOWNSEND: No, I didn't say that there have been objections; I'm not aware of them. There have been discussions at a staff level.

MR. KAPLAN: I think people, generally, without knowledge of the facts, have raised concerns about manpower strengths. And I think as we walk them through how these -- how the objectives can be met without straining their capacity to respond to natural disasters and things like that, we believe most governors will be reassured by that.

Q You said the President supports this, sort of, notion that an illegal immigrant who has been here five years should be treated differently than an illegal immigrant who has been here one year. Can you talk about the philosophical underpinnings of basically saying, I stole your car five years ago, but I haven't gotten a speeding ticket since, and I should be treated differently than if I stole it six months ago?

MR. BARTLETT: Well, I don't know where you got five years, but I --

Q The Senate has talked about that, if you --

MR. BARTLETT: They talked --

Q Five years, but he said the longer that someone has been here --

MR. KAPLAN: I assume that the rational middle ground should recognize that there are differences between someone who has been here recently and someone who has been here a long time and who has built a home and a family and has contributed to our society.

MR. SNOW: Let's get to your analogy for a moment, because you said I stole your car five years ago and I did now. You know, this program, number one, the President says there's not going to be amnesty. In other words, for those who have come here illegally, you're going to find you've got some tax obligations, you've got to keep your nose clean, you've got to keep working. It is not simply -- you know, amnesty means, hey, all is forgiven, go about -- go at it as you were.

You've got at least four separate requirements here, and one can say that there is a difference between somebody who has held a job, paid taxes, obeyed the law, contributed to Social Security, and done those for an extended period of time as opposed to somebody who came over two weeks ago. But where you draw the lines, we will -- that's an issue to be decided. But the point is, I think one can make the argument to somebody who has stayed here -- to use a Clintonian phrase -- has worked hard and played by the rules, that is something where people say to themselves, okay, there may be differences.

Q But you said it's not amnesty. If it's not amnesty -- they have to have not done anything illegal, but it is amnesty for the fact they did something illegal --

MR. SNOW: It's a funny kind of amnesty where this is a misdemeanor. This is a misdemeanor where you can get a stiff fine, where you're going to pay taxes, where you're going to go to the back of the line if you want to become a citizen. If you break the law, you're out. You've got to hold a job continuously. That is probably stiffer than any similar set of circumstances one can think of.

Amnesty -- 1986, or whatever -- amnesty is, we forget about it, everybody stay. We'll start all over.

Q But didn't they break the law by coming here?

MR. KAPLAN: And they'll pay their obligation to society.

MR. SNOW: Yes, you pay a fine for breaking the law.

Q You all are making this argument, but as you know there's a good many Republicans who are saying -- who take the argument, but say it's still a question of how long ago did you break the law to come into this country. So I understand the argument you're making, but you're up against -- particularly House Republicans -- who are saying, sorry, no deal here, this is a non-starter. So how do you overcome that? I know the argument.

MR. SNOW: Well, the political process is going to have to work its way out. But I think what the President is trying to do is to insert a little bit of precision in the use of the term amnesty. There is a significant difference. We've already pointed out the benchmarks that people are going to have to surmount if they want to become eligible to be citizens. I mean, this gives them an opportunity to stand in line for, what, a dozen years.

Q Can you be specific about what fine, how long, how many guest workers?

MR. SNOW: No.

MR. BARTLETT: That's part of the negotiations --

Q None of that is going to be laid out tonight?

MR. BARTLETT: The specific level of fines? No.

Q After all, we all have had -- I think every newspaper in this country has had a letter to the editor from someone who said, it's laughable when you talk about $1,000 or $2,000 fine. I paid more than that to come here illegally. Where do I go to get a refund?

MR. BARTLETT: But see, you're also suggesting that that fine is going to pay for citizenship, which is not the case. In fact, they have to go through all of the rigamarole that somebody who did it through the legal process, they're going to have to do that. They don't jump to the front of the line. They don't get special privileges because they paid a fine. That's just to get clean. That's just to get good.

Then they have to step to the back of the line and meet all the requirements for a green card, for citizenship. They're not getting any sort of preferential treatment. In fact, not only do they go to the back of the line, they go to the back of the line with additional penalties in back -- in the taxes, in the fines. And those type of specific elements of how much those fines would be are a part of the negotiation during a conference.

Q Do they have to leave the country?

Q -- penalties are not rough. Why draw a line, then? If it's that tough, shouldn't that be tough enough for those people who have been here less than two years, as well?

MR. BARTLETT: That the --

Q If what you're saying is true, that this is not amnesty that you're doing for those who have been here -- Hagel-Martinez bill, those who've been here five years or two years, depending on which of those categories -- if that's true that that's not amnesty and those penalties are pretty tough on those folks, why draw the line at all? Why not anybody who's here illegally pays those tough --

MR. BARTLETT: There are other requirements we're talking about, what Tony also talked about would be contributing to society, has a job, has those things, has children that are in school here who are probably legal themselves. There's other mitigating factors in addition to that, which you wouldn't find in somebody who had just gotten here in the last six months or so, and somebody who has deep roots here and has been here for 15, 20 years.

Q Just to follow up on the northern border, what, in the speech or in this plan about the Canada-U.S. border?

MR. BARTLETT: This is specific to the southern border, and that's -- this speech will be exclusive to that.

Q -- National Guard troops, would they go regardless of what happens with the immigration bill on the Hill? Other than the supplemental -- obviously, you need the money -- but does he need any congressional authority for this?

MR. BARTLETT: No.

Q So this is going ahead regardless of what happens with the guest worker program?

MS. TOWNSEND: It's the agreement between the governors.

Q What does it mean to end catch and release? What do you do with these people once they're going to be detained in these additional beds? Do you prosecute them? Do you find some other way to deal with them?

MS. TOWNSEND: It depends on the circumstances. I can't answer that as a general matter. You either prosecute them or you return them. We put pressure on countries like China and India to accept back their citizens who have entered here illegally.

Q Can you talk about these Mexicans --

MR. BARTLETT: There are some factors that also have -- there are some legal treaty obligations -- El Salvador, some other things, that have to be -- that's what we're talking about, congressional authority. You have -- there is still a logistical problem of -- it's just -- instead of somebody kind of bused across back, you've got to put them on planes and do that. So that's why it takes so long to deal with them. But if there's -- there are crimes committed, and things like that, it obviously will be --

Q The ones that are being processing in 24-hours now, that come over the border from Mexico, that you were talking about before, what's going to happen instead of being brought back within 24-hours?

MR. KAPLAN: Catch and release doesn't refer to Mexicans, it refers to other than Mexicans.

Q Okay, so does it change what happens to the people from Mexico?

MR. BARTLETT: No. We're moving them -- taking them back on an average in 24-hours.

Q So that continues?

MS. TOWNSEND: Yes.

MR. BARTLETT: Hopefully.

Q The Heritage Foundation analyzed the bill that's on the Senate floor and came up with a statistic that in the next 20 years, you're talking about 100 million illegal immigrants coming into the United States, which would have a profound challenge to assimilation and really change the culture of this country. And I was wondering if the White House has a position as to, you know, what is the ballpark of how many legal immigrants we should be accepting in the next 20 years, 10 years, five years?

MR. KAPLAN: How many legal immigrants?

Q Yes.

MR. KAPLAN: I think that that's also something that needs to be worked out in the context of the conference between the House and Senate, where I think the idea is to let the Senate act. Obviously, they've got some numbers in their bill, but that will be something that we'll want to engage in when it gets into the conference situation.

The Heritage Report, I have not read it. First of all, it's analyzing a bill that's on the Senate floor, which we're not -- we're talking about getting into conference and negotiating a bill, so I'm not sure whether the Senate bill is the right benchmark.

I understand there may be some double counting going on in the analysis in that bill -- excuse me, in that report from Heritage, but again, I have not --

MR. SNOW: We've got some people looking through --

MR. KAPLAN: We've got people looking at it, but it's -- but at the end of the day, you also have to look at the points that Dan made earlier on a similar question, is that these are people who will be paying taxes and contributing as workers in our society, and we'll also be mitigating some of the drains on Social Security and Medicare because they'll be paying in as workers.

MR. SNOW: Okay, I want to do two more people we haven't heard from.

Q Children of guest workers born in the U.S., are they automatic citizens?

MR. BARTLETT: -- get back --

Q It's in the Constitution. They haven't got a choice, it's in the Constitution.

Q This won't affect at all?

MR. BARTLETT: Yes. No it won't affect --

Q You said the President is not going to give specifics on the guest worker program and the legal -- path to legalization. Will he make it clear that his approach is a parallel approach to one that's on the Senate floor? In other words, maybe not give years and fine amounts, but is that the general direction he's going to signal he's going?

MR. KAPLAN: What he's going to signal is that he's for a comprehensive bill and he's going to lay out what constitutes a comprehensive bill. And one of the things is, as I talked about, is recognizing the reality that you're not going to deport 8 million to 12 million illegal immigrants who are currently here. And he's going to lay out what he thinks some of the meaningful distinctions are that you have to look at. And he's going to lay out what it is that he would -- what types of things that these people will need to do before they're eligible to apply for citizenship and stay in this country, because he is not for, as we talked about at length here, he's not for amnesty and just allowing people an automatic path to citizenship. He's not going to negotiate the conference report from the Oval Office -- tonight, anyway.

MR. SNOW: All right. Thank you very much.

END 5:22 P.M. EDT

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