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Jimmy Smits to Serve As Master of Ceremonies at American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala
Nintendo Introduces the Next Leap in Video Games Bold, Disruptive Approach Attracts New Players, Expands the Industry
DICE Electronics Products Are Now Shipping
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Disney/Pixar's 'CARS' Premiere at Lowe's Motor Speedway Is a Complete Sell-Out Nearly One Month Before the Event ... Over 30,000 Fans Race to Buy Tickets for May 26th Launch
Nokia Unveils First Range of Next Generation Mobile Games Six Games Titles for Nokia's New Mobile Gaming Platform Debut at E3 2006
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Fantasia to Perform at American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala
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STMicroelectronics Drives Gaming Revolution with Nintendo's Wii(TM)
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Wii Will Offer Unprecedented Video Game Experiences for Everyone Nintendo's Console Takes the Next Leap in Video Games Nintendo DS Continues to Set a New Course for Portable Gaming DS Lite, 100+ New Games Expand the Popularity of Nintendo DS in 2006
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Jimmy Smits to Serve As Master of Ceremonies at American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala

Emmy award and Golden Globe-winning actor, Jimmy Smits, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala being held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

The 125th Anniversary Gala is a grand tribute to the organization, their employees and volunteers, and their partners, for their countless sacrifices and dedication to assuring that the Red Cross will always be there in our time of need.

The Gala will feature a special performance by 2004 American Idol winner, Fantasia, and will also include Jane Seymour, a Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet Member, who will highlight the historical significance of the American Red Cross. More than 1,300 Governors, Members of Congress, Corporate Executives, Philanthropists, Washington dignitaries, and Red Cross leaders and friends will be on hand to celebrate the American Red Cross' commitment for the past 125 years.

Jimmy Smits, a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, has established himself as one of the most gifted and versatile actors working in film, television and on the stage. He is one of the few actors who can move effortlessly from television to film to stage and back again.

After an influential and successful role in the critically-acclaimed ABC series "NYPD Blue," Smits has returned to television, once again in a powerful role on NBC's "The West Wing" playing Matt Santos, the President-Elect.

After visiting Hurricane Katrina disaster victims Jimmy Smits said; "It is heartbreaking to see so many that have lost so much. However, it is heartwarming to see so many that have left the comfort of their homes, and loved ones to help others in need."

The American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala will be an inspirational evening honoring the invaluable service the American Red Cross has provided over the past 125 years.

The American Red Cross mobilizes people to help their neighbors during emergencies, across the street, across the country, and across the world. Each year, victims of over 70,000 disasters turn to the nearly 1 million volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross for assistance.

Through more than 800 locally supported chapters, 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities, and the world. Nearly four million people give blood, the gift of life, through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by military duty stay connected. To achieve its mission, the Red Cross, a non-government agency, relies on the public's generous donations of time, money, and blood.

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Nintendo Introduces the Next Leap in Video Games Bold, Disruptive Approach Attracts New Players, Expands the Industry

Anyone can tell you how video games look. Nintendo wants you to experience how they can feel.

Today Nintendo unveils the next leap in gaming by demonstrating its upcoming Wii(TM) home console, which lets users manipulate action on their television screens through the precise, life-like motion of the Wii Remote.

Continuing Nintendo's long tradition of developing highly innovative products that redefine the standards for the industry, Wii (pronounced "we") will allow players to "feel" games in a way never known before: the adrenaline of a tennis match, the thrill of making an airplane bank or the rush of gripping the wheel of a speeding truck. The control scheme is simple enough that everyone, no matter what their prior gaming experience, can use it with ease and will want to try it.

"Not only is Wii compelling to current game players, but it also will entice new players with new experiences," explains Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. "To expand the total number of game players, we must make our experience both friendlier and more compelling. With Wii, it is."

Iwata made his comments during Nintendo's annual media briefing in Los Angeles prior to the start of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) global video game trade show. Thanks to Nintendo's leadership in innovation, Wii will challenge conventional thinking and will be a disruptive element in the video game industry.

Players manipulate their games through the motion of the remote control-like Wii Remote, which also includes a built-in speaker. In a four-player tennis game shown during Nintendo's media briefing, the Wii Remote became a virtual tennis racket, from the vibration of the hit to the sound of the ball. The Wii Remote's sensors are delicate enough to enable players to hit straight, add slice or put top spin on the ball.

Depending on the game, the Wii Remote could be a weapon, a baseball bat or an airplane. The applications are limited only by imagination. The Nunchuk controller attachment also includes a motion sensor, a development that suggests additional creative possibilities for this dual control system: Games could involve the use of a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. Or a clamp and a scalpel. Or a pair of boxing gloves.

A new, immersive playing experience represents the most important factor to keep the industry healthy and growing. For more than a year, Nintendo has demonstrated living examples of how this strategy continues to work to the benefit of players, Nintendo and the marketplace. New interfaces can change the gaming landscape almost overnight, as evidenced by the success of the hand-held Nintendo DS(TM) system. To date, more than 16 million units have sold through to gamers of all types. Between now and the end of 2006, more than 100 new, envelope-pushing games will launch for the system to continue the tremendous momentum it enjoys worldwide.

Wii will be available in the fourth quarter of 2006 and priced affordably for the mass market. It will feature a very quick startup, silent operation and low power consumption. These elements make the "sleepless" WiiConnect24 experience possible. Users never need to turn it off. The combination of the new interface, including the Wii Remote, the Virtual Console and WiiConnect24 (which takes advantage of the console's low power consumption) represents a true leap forward in gaming.

Games in development for the Wii console include a third chapter in the Metroid(R) Prime series, a new Mario(TM) game and The Legend of Zelda(R): Twilight Princess. Additionally, dozens of developers worldwide are working to bring new experiences to the Wii console. Nintendo will expand the gaming circle to as many types of people as possible, including lapsed gamers and people who have never played before.

Along with Wii Sports, which includes the tennis game, the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will launch at the same time as Wii and thrill gamers with its captivating storyline, stunning game play and gorgeous look. The game makes use of the unique Wii Remote functions for elements like fishing and special sword attacks. The game also will be playable on Nintendo GameCube(TM), but without the widescreen format or special controller functions.

The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo DS(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance and Nintendo GameCube(TM) systems, and upcoming Wii(TM) console. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games and more than 360 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(R), Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.

DICE Electronics Products Are Now Shipping

DICE Electronics, LLC. has recently announced that it is now shipping its hard-wired DICE iPod interfaces.

The first products to hit the market support interconnection between dock connector compatible Apple iPods and selected AUDI, VW, HONDA and MAZDA vehicles. More to come will be interfaces for selected BMW, Toyota and GM vehicles that are expected to ship later this month.

"We are also pleased to announce that DICE Electronics products are distributed thru Dension USA, Inc.," said Laszlo Barabas, CEO of DICE Electronics, LLC.

The DICE interface was designed to create a seamless interconnection between the iPod and the entertainment control of the vehicle. Users can use the controls on the iPod as well as buttons on the radio to navigate between playlists, albums or songs.

While the DICE interface was designed to provide the ultimate experience for iPod vehicle integration, it also features an auxiliary jack making an external satellite radio or DVD player connection very easy.

"The modular DICE architecture was designed to integrate multiple digital entertainment technologies into the vehicle," said Michael Fong, Project Engineer of DICE Electronics, LLC. A lot of great products will come this year from DICE Electronics. With a U.S. based engineering, development and design team -- we are proud to make the best Digital In Car Entertainment products for our customers.

For more information regarding DICE ELECTRONICS check out their website at www.diceelectronics.com or write to DICE Electronics at P.O. Box 4470 Lake Tahoe,

Corona Extra Is Smooth and Steady Loungin' With Playboy Magazine

Corona Extra is partnering with Playboy this summer to take its "Linen & Lime" concept to the next level. Targeted to the urban market, the six-week long summer promotion through radio and print ads in Playboy will position the number one selling import* as the beer of choice with an upscale appeal.

"The eye-catching POS and appealing sweepstakes will maintain Corona Extra's position as a premium brand and continue the product's momentum with the urban market," said Don Mann, Marketing Group General Manager for The Gambrinus Company.

Corona Extra and Playboy will introduce the sweepstakes in June 2006. The winner receives a luxury home for the weekend, invitation for three guests and a private party including a Playboy Playmate. Consumers can enter the sweepstakes via forms on retail displays, in the July issue of Playboy or at local radio remotes. With such traffic-driving incentives, everyone is a winner during the "Linen & Lime" summer months.

Corona Extra provides retailers with all the tools to attract the urban market with on-premise and off-premise displays like dimensional danglers, table tents, banner and vertical banners, all of which will set the mood for summer and white linen. On-premise accounts can expect the hottest Corona "White Linen Parties," which will be promoted on local urban radio stations and through merchandise and new POS. "Linen & Lime," developed by multicultural agency GlobalHue, will be supported with a new print campaign featuring the urban lifestyle launched in February in Vibe, Playboy, Smooth, King, Maxim, Stuff and on ESPN the magazine and continues through summer.

San Antonio-based The Gambrinus Company imports Modelo's Corona Extra, Corona Light, Coronita Extra, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo and Pacifico Clara beers to 25 eastern states, the District of Columbia and the Caribbean

Disney/Pixar's 'CARS' Premiere at Lowe's Motor Speedway Is a Complete Sell-Out Nearly One Month Before the Event ... Over 30,000 Fans Race to Buy Tickets for May 26th Launch

The World Premiere of Disney/Pixar's exciting new computer-animated feature, "CARS," on Friday, May 26th at Lowe's Motor Speedway at Charlotte, is a complete sell-out nearly one month before the event, with more than 30,000 fans racing to buy tickets, it was announced today (5/9/06) by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.

Proceeds from the Premiere, which is sponsored by Kodak, will benefit Speedway Children's Charities, and Association of Hole in the Wall Camps. Disney CEO Bob Iger, Paul Newman (voice of Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet), "CARS" director John Lasseter, and racing legend Richard Petty (who voices a 1970 Plymouth Superbird called "The King" in the film), will be on hand for a special presentation to the two charities. Other voice talent from "CARS," including Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, and Larry the Cable Guy, along with some of the greatest names in racing history will also join in the festivities.

"CARS," directed by Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker John Lasseter, will be shown on four giant custom-built outdoor movie screens (115-feet wide and 50-feet tall) at Turn #2 of the famed superspeedway. With the first-ever multi-screen outdoor digital projection, utilizing twelve DLP Cinema(R) projectors from Barco, Christie and NEC, and state-of-the-art sound, the film will look and sound its very best. The Disney/Pixar film "CARS" is set to open at theatres everywhere on June 9th.

Commenting on the announcement, Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, said, "We're delighted with the overwhelming response to this event, and the fact that the Premiere will benefit both the Speedway Children's Charities and the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps makes it even more meaningful. 'CARS' is another amazing film from John Lasseter, and we know that May 26th is going to be a wonderful and entertaining night for everyone. We're very grateful to our friends at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and Kodak, for their generous support and contributions."

After taking moviegoers magically into the realm of toys, bugs, monsters, fish, and superheroes, the masterful storytellers and technical wizards at Pixar Animation Studios ("The Incredibles," "Finding Nemo," "Monsters, Inc."), and Academy Award(R)-winning director John Lasseter ("Toy Story," "Toy Story 2," "A Bug's Life"), hit the road with a fast-paced comedy adventure set inside the world of cars. Disney/Pixar's "CARS" is a high octane delight for moviegoers of all ages, fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama, and amazing new technical feats.

Lightning McQueen (voiced by OWEN WILSON), a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters -- including Doc Hudson (voiced by PAUL NEWMAN), Sally (a snazzy 2002 Porsche voiced by BONNIE HUNT), and Mater (a rusty but trusty tow truck voiced by LARRY THE CABLE GUY) -- who help him realize that there are more important things than trophies, fame and sponsorship.

The all-star vocal cast also includes free-wheeling performances by Tony Shalhoub, Michael Keaton, Cheech Marin, George Carlin, Katherine Helmond, and John Ratzenberger. Delivering more fun and authenticity to the cast for "CARS" are vocal performances from some of the all-time greatest names from the racing world including the legendary Richard Petty, plus "drive-on" roles by Mario Andretti, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Darrell Waltrip (who holds the record for five-wins at the NASCAR Coca Cola 600), and Michael Schumacher, the ace German Formula 1 racing legend, who is a seven-times world champion, and is widely considered to be the best Grand Prix racing driver of all-time.

Affordable tickets for all other May NASCAR events at Lowe's Motor Speedway are still available and can be obtained by calling 1-800-455-FANS or online at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.

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Nokia Unveils First Range of Next Generation Mobile Games Six Games Titles for Nokia's New Mobile Gaming Platform Debut at E3 2006

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) showcases its first range of next generation mobile games at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Visitors to the Nokia N-Gage booth are the first to experience demos of the new games coming to a range of Nokia Nseries multimedia computers and other Nokia S60 devices, including: Creatures of the Deep, ONE, Pocket Aces, Pro Series Golf, Space Impact and System Rush: Evolution.

"Nokia is redefining current mobile games benchmarks by offering top quality games on a range of devices," says Gregg Sauter, director of games publishing, Nokia. "Whether you have a few seconds to make a catch in Creatures of the Deep or a few minutes to fight to the top in ONE, we make it easy and convenient to get and play great quality games on your Nokia device."

All Nokia N-Gage games for the next generation platform have been designed specifically for mobile devices, where multiplayer gaming and community gaming features via the N-Gage Arena come as standard.

In addition to showcasing the first set of next generation mobile games on a range of Nokia devices, the Nokia N-Gage booth will feature previously announced games such as Mile High Pinball, Habbo Islands and Shadow-Born. The new games line-up includes:

Creatures of the Deep

Creatures of the Deep takes you on a fishing adventure like no other. Travel through some of the world's most exotic angler destinations, cast your line and catch boatloads of fish, sea creatures, and underwater items to store in your virtual live-well. The single player career mode will challenge you with dozens of quests as you freely roam the expansive fantasy and real-world fishing destinations. Sense the subtle bites on your lure with vibration feedback. Also, E3 visitors are invited to take part in the "Catch the N-Gage Fish" contest for the chance to win a 6-night/4-day fishing package for two at the Crocodile Bay Resort in Costa Rica.

ONE - Who's Next?

In 2004, ONE set the standard for graphics performance in mobile games. Developed by Digital Legends Entertainment, ONE now brings the global fighting community and Nokia Nseries multimedia computers together. The sequel shown at E3 2006 features more advanced graphics, including real-time reflections, light glow and game play at 30 frames per second. Controls and playability are also pushing the boundaries, including adaptable controls and all new scenarios, some designed for landscape mode gaming. The graphics are best appreciated live at the Nokia N-Gage stand, booth #900 in the South Hall.

Pocket Aces: Texas Hold'em

Nokia ups the ante with a mobile version of this Sin City staple - Pocket Aces: Texas Hold'em. This poker game in your pocket lets you wager, raise the stakes and bluff your way to the top, or hit rock bottom - against friends and strangers alike. Single player and multiplayer Pocket Aces offers online tournaments, online head-to-head match ups, and rankings. Winnings in Pocket Aces have real value; players create their own gambler identity and use their winnings to customize their fully 3D avatar. In addition, the avatar learns the user's poker strategies, and eventually becomes capable of playing on it's own!

Pro Series Golf

Do you have what it takes to compete on Pinehurst No. 2? Want to tee up alongside the historic views at the links of Doonbeg? Play Pro Series Golf, the most expansive multiplayer-mobile professional golf game ever, where you can challenge your friends or golfers around the world via the N-Gage Arena. Play as one of six professional golfers including Sergio Garcia, KJ Choi, Retief Goosen, Annika Sorenstam, Colin Montgomerie and Casey Wittenberg, and drive your way to victory.

Space Impact

This addictive Nokia arcade franchise flies to the next generation. You can customize your fighter with various weapons and battle more than 30 unique enemies, including explosive ballistic cannons and deadly energy leeches, while navigating across 10 action-packed levels. Dodge enemy projectiles to increase your power meter, or unleash devastating combo attacks. Win the missions to earn money and buy upgrades between battles. More than 30 different ship parts can be used to trick out your Skyblade. Collect extra upgrades by completing missions, or acquire exclusive power-ups from the N-Gage Arena.

System Rush: Evolution

Chase, shoot and fly your way to freedom in Nokia's most distinctive futuristic interactive 3D racing game sequel. System Rush: Evolution - the latest and most visually stunning racing game to appear on a mobile device takes place in an authoritarian planet-wide "lock down", where players are pitted against new network defenses and hacker bosses. The player possesses a new form of experimental technology to shatter the 10 newly installed network "firewalls" and prove to the corrupt governments that the flow of information will never be halted. Our hero is 'hardwired' into the system, effectively becoming a part of the network.

Visit the Nokia N-Gage stand, situated in the South Hall, booth #900 to be the first to experience the new games available. Also, for more information about the Nokia N-Gage presence at E3, please visit www.n-gage.com/e3.

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About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Speak at the CIBC Media, Internet & elecommunications Conference

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced that David Frear, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is expected to participate in a question and answer session at the CIBC Media, Internet & Telecommunications Conference in Boston, MA on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website sirius.com on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at 9.30 a.m. ET.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS delivers more than 125 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 67 music channels available nationwide. SIRIUS also delivers 61 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NBA and NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA and NHL. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at http://shop.sirius.com/.

SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln-Mercury, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country.

Click on http://www.sirius.com/ to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Toyota and NBC Team Up on NFL Sunday Night Football New Toyota Tundra to Play Starring Role

The National Football League's annual draft is now complete, and one of the season's biggest signings has emerged: Toyota is the exclusive sponsor of the Sunday Night Football Halftime Show. The "Toyota Halftime Report," will feature a wrap-up of the day's games -- along with the all-new full-size Tundra pickup truck.

"The launch of the all-new Tundra pickup this fall is the most important new model launch in Toyota history," said James Farley, vice president of Toyota marketing at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "The new Tundra is a true American truck aimed at true truckers. Pro football delivers the key truck buyers that will be critical to Tundra's success."

The NFL on NBC returns to the network after a nine year absence, debuting in primetime at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on Sunday, August 6 at 8 PM (ET). Toyota is continuing their association with Sunday Night Football with this exclusive sponsorship throughout the entire 2006-2007 season.

"Sunday night is the most-watched night on TV and Sunday Night Football on NBC will literally be the only game in town," Farley said. "With the flexible schedule at the end of the season, fans will have an opportunity to see the best game of the day on Sunday night. Plus John Madden is synonymous with primetime football and another reason we expect the game to be a huge draw."

About Toyota

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the United States, marketing products and services through a network of 1,422 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers in 49 states. Established in 1957, TMS and its subsidiaries also are involved in distribution logistics, motorsports, R&D and general aviation. The company's main Web site is www.toyota.com.

Fantasia to Perform at American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala

J Records, award-winning and multi- platinum recording artist and 2004 American Idol winner, Fantasia, will perform at the American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala being held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Fantasia will kick-off the evening by performing the National Anthem for an audience that will include Jimmy Smits, who is serving as Master of Ceremonies, Jane Seymour, who will highlight the historical significance of the American Red Cross, and more than 1,300 Governors, Members of Congress, Corporate Executives, Philanthropists, Washington dignitaries, and Red Cross leaders and friends.

Fantasia will also perform her critically acclaimed debut single, "I Believe" which made her the first artist in the history of Billboard's Hot 100 Chart to debut at #1 with her first solo record. Since the release of her debut album, FREE YOURSELF, she has received 20 award nominations including 4 Grammy nominations as well as recognition from the American Music Awards, BET, Vibe, Teen Choice, Soul Train, NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train "Lady of Soul," and the Billboard Awards. With incredible radio, sales and critical acclaim, Fantasia has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting new artists in music. She is currently in the studio recording her sophomore album to be released later this year.

American Idol has partnered with the American Red Cross by donating a portion of their profits on American Idol single CD's and digital downloads. RCA and 19 Entertainment donated to the American Red Cross $.50 for every CD sold and $.21 for every digital download sold.

In 2003, the finalists' version of "God Bless the U.S.A.," ultimately raised $155,000 for Red Cross programs and services, while their version of Burt Bacharach's 1967 classic, "What the World Needs Now Is Love," raised a total of $30,000 for the American Red Cross International Response Fund. In 2004, the finalists released "When You Tell Me That You Love Me", bringing the total revenue raised to more than $250,000.

The American Red Cross 125th Anniversary Gala will be an inspirational evening honoring the invaluable service the American Red Cross has provided over the past 125 years.

Target is the Presenting Sponsor of the American Red Cross' 125th Anniversary Gala. Target has a long-standing partnership with the American Red Cross on disaster relief, most recently in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As part of the relief effort, Target donated $1.5 million to the Red Cross, with $500,000 going for immediate relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, and an additional $1 million for ongoing disaster relief and preparedness. In addition to cash contributions, Target offered much-needed real estate in Louisiana to the Red Cross for a central command center supporting the most heavily impacted areas of the storm. Target also partners with the Red Cross on a First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Starter Kit, with $10 from the sale of each kit going back to the Red Cross.

Source: American Red Cross

MediaScrape(TM) - A Global Internet TV News Network in 100% Video Format

MediaScrape(TM), the first global information network using web technology to deliver free, all-video broadcast news clips, launches live today at http://www.mediascrape.com/. MediaScrape is the first Internet TV News Network to digitize analog TV broadcasts in a format that is 100 percent high quality video, on-demand, translated on location, interactive, free, searchable and archived.

"This is a breakthrough in news information as MediaScrape delivers all foreign clips from the Americas, Africa, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific in their original format and language, providing a virtual platform for multi perspectives on single issues and unbiased top world and regional stories," said Tyler N. Cavell, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of MediaScrape.

Updated every 30 minutes, 24-hours a day, MediaScrape gives users full control on the way they receive their news. The play-all function enables viewers to watch 10-12 minutes of top world and regional story clips; play an hour and a half loop of daily news video clips; or use on-demand, where clips are drilled down by region and country.

"Because MediaScrape will be fully sponsored by advertisements we are able to offer its Internet video services free of charge to the public," said Cavell. "MediaScrape strives to improve information flow between people, catering to the young cyber population, immigrant populations as well as the Bloomberg generation interested in live foreign investment breaking news, interactivity and global trade."

Unlike other news sites, MediaScrape features all three interactive capabilities -- message boards, blogs and user-submitted content, including video, photos, text and audio.

MediaScrape has signed agreements with leading national and international video news agencies and wholesalers, including Associated Press, Canadian Press and Dogan News Agency (81 bureaus worldwide). MediaScrape has so far signed partnerships with local television broadcasters from Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia and expects to sign on more than a hundred countries over the next year. Presently subtitled in English, the news clips will soon be available in other languages.

Headquartered in Montreal with bureaus in Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey, MediaScrape was developed by Tyler N. Cavell, who felt that there was an information deficit in current broadcast and developed http://www.mediascrape.com/ to meet the needs for a global high-quality Internet information network.

Source: MediaScrape

Mellon Jazz To Bring Jazz Greats David Sanborn, Harold Betters, and Brian Auger to Allegheny County Concert Series This Summer

The Allegheny County Parks Department and Mellon Jazz today announced an exciting series of Mellon Jazz-sponsored events to be presented as part of the 2006 County Parks series, with Harold Betters to present a noontime concert on Friday, July 21, in the courtyard of the Allegheny County Courthouse; renowned keyboardist Brian Auger bringing his Oblivion Express band to the newly renovated South Park Amphitheater stage on Friday, July 28 at 8 p.m.; and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn entertaining at Hartwood Acres on Sunday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.

"Great musical artistry in free-to-the-public settings perfect for outdoor concerts has always been the hallmark of Mellon Jazz-sponsored events in the County parks," said Rose M. Gabbianelli, Mellon executive vice president and director of corporate affairs. "Thanks to the fine work being done by the County's Office of Special Events, 2006 promises to be another year of great jazz events at the Courthouse, South Park, and Hartwood Acres."

"Allegheny County is fortunate to have Mellon Jazz support the summer concert series by attracting nationally known performers and encouraging hometown talent to participate, " said Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato. "The County's concerts have given residents the opportunity to experience a variety of artists and musical genres. I'm pleased that Mellon Jazz has once again taken a lead role in helping us continue this summertime tradition."

One of the most celebrated saxophonists in contemporary music, David Sanborn was born in 1945 in Tampa, Fla., and has achieved musical preeminence despite a bout with polio during his childhood in Missouri. Recipient of six Grammy awards, Sanborn has recorded more than 20 albums, treating audiences to a repertoire that moves effortlessly between pop and jazz. Sanborn-lead bands have performed some of the most danceable music of our time, and Sanborn has collaborated with a long list of contemporary music giants, including Albert King, Gil Evans, Paul Butterfield, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Sonny Rollins.

The global reach of Brian Auger's acclaim as a jazz and rock keyboardist reflects his international background - born in Bahir, India in 1939 and a leading figure on the British musical scene during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Auger moved to San Francisco in the mid-1970s, and has toured extensively since the early 2000s with the latest edition of his band "Oblivion Express." Unchanged since the days of disco, his band's tongue-in- cheek name belies the lasting contribution this gifted keyboardist has made to pop, rock and jazz music. Prominent among his collaborators are Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page, legendary blues harmonica player Sonny Boy Williamson, blues bandleader Long John Baldry and his featured vocalist Rod Stewart, and jazz songstress Julie Tippetts.

Who better to bring the sounds of jazz to the courtyard of the County Courthouse - scene of so many great Steeler rallies during this Super Bowl winning season -than the great Steeler game day trombonist Harold Betters. A native of Connellsville, Pa., and son of parents who owned a landmark jazz spot, Betters has kept the tradition of live club performance alive throughout his long and distinguished career, headlining engagements at major nightspots throughout the tri-state area and at venues as far away as Palo Alto, Calif. Trained in music at Ithaca College and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Betters has been saluted by the Playboy Jazz Poll as one of the best trombonists in the country, and has played alongside a long list of legendary jazz performers, including Ray Charles, Al Hirt, Ramsey Lewis and Urbie Green.

To learn more or for the full schedule of summer concerts presented by Allegheny County, please visit www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks or call 412-350-2528. Mellon Financial Corporation's year-round celebration of jazz music, Mellon Jazz supports non-profit organizations engaged in live jazz performances and jazz education, and recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to each city's rich jazz tradition. More information on Mellon Jazz activities is available via the Mellon Jazz link at www.mellon.com.

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Gabby Reece Hosts 'Life's A Beach' Memorial Day Weekend Programming Festival On LIFETIME Television Saturday, May 27 From 11AM-5PM (ET/PT) During Special Encore of Acclaimed Drama Series 'Beach Girls' Starring Rob Lowe and Julia Ormond

Beach volleyball legend and fitness expert Gabby Reece (recently named new health editor at Yahoo) kicks off Summer 2006 on LIFETIME Television when she hosts a special Memorial Day weekend programming festival highlighted by an encore presentation of the network's smash hit "Beach Girls."

As on-air host Saturday, May 27 during the "Beach Girls" marathon (airing 11AM-5PM, ET/PT), Reece provides beachgoers with a wide variety of health, beauty and fitness tips, such as yoga positions which can be used while never leaving the sanctity of a beach blanket; myths about getting in shape; which moisturizers work the best; the truth about sun block; the trick to diving into the ocean without getting crushed in a wave, and how to play beach volleyball.

To accompany the stunt, Lifetimetv.com offers a week-long online menu of diet and fitness tips along with a picture of Reece, her bio and links to her personal web site GoToGabby.com.

The six-part, critically-acclaimed "Beach Girls," which starred Rob Lowe, Julia Ormond and Cloris Leachman, chronicled the intertwining lives and loves of summer visitors and residents of the coastal town of Hubbard's Point. When "Beach Girls" premiered on Lifetime last July, it became the network's most watched original drama premiere ever.

Lifetime's Memorial Day weekend programming continues on Sunday, May 28 at 5PM (ET/PT) when Cybill Shepherd and Annabeth Gish star in "Arthur Hailey's Detective, " about a battle of wits between a Catholic priest, who now investigates for the police, and a convicted serial killer. The following night on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 9PM (ET/PT), Poppy Montgomery stars in "Between," where a woman plunges into the shadowy world of Tijuana's underground in a desperate attempt to find her missing sister.

The weekend also features Laura Harris ("The Dead Zone") in "The Calling" on Friday, May 26 at 9PM (ET/PT) and Marcia Cross ("Desperate Housewives") in the Basic Cable Premiere of "Always Say Goodbye" on Saturday, May 27 at 9PM (ET/PT).

LIFETIME is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, LIFETIME is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. LIFETIME Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women, Lifetime Home Entertainment, and Lifetime Online are part of LIFETIME Entertainment Services, a 50/50 joint venture of The Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

Source: Lifetime Television

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

Godsmack Joins the 'VH1 Rock Honors' Lineup
Performances by Foo Fighters, The All-American Rejects and Paul Rodgers as Well as Honorees KISS, Queen, Def Leppard and Judas Priest
Jaime Pressly Hosts and Riki Rachtman Serves as Backstage Announcer for 'VH1 Rock Honors' Premiering May 31 at 9PM

Godsmack joins previously announced performers Foo Fighters, The All-American Rejects and Paul Rodgers, who has recently joined Queen for tours of Europe and the USA, as they pay tribute to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock with the first annual "VH1 Rock Honors." Hosted by Jaime Pressly of the hit sitcom "My Name Is Earl," this year's celebration will honor the music and influence of KISS, Queen, Def Leppard and Judas Priest.

Premiering on Wednesday, May 31 at 9PM*, "VH1 Rock Honors," will be taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 25. The show will include performances by all of the honorees as well as tribute performances by Godsmack, whose new album, Godsmack IV just debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, Foo Fighters, The All-American Rejects and Paul Rodgers. Riki Rachtman will serve as backstage announcer. Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced as they are confirmed.

The 2-hour tribute will salute the groundbreaking bands of rock, the once in a lifetime events and the influential people who made a lasting mark on the history of hard rock. The influence of these honorees will be felt through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves.

Tickets priced at $60, $125 and $175, not including applicable service charges, are currently on sale via http://www.ticketmaster.com/ and at all Ticketmaster outlets or in Las Vegas by going directly to the Mandalay Bay Box Office or by calling 877-632-7400 or 702-632-7580. For VIP Tickets Contact VH1 Save The Music at 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com.

For more information go to http://www.vh1.com/ and check soon for interactive honoree profiles, exclusive programming, show information and more.

VH1.com is in search for the top air guitarists in the country, challenging all wanna-be rock icons to its "Air to the Throne" air guitar competition. The champion will win a trip to "VH1Rock Honors" in Las Vegas where he or she will perform on the red carpet and be crowned VH1's "Air to the Throne." The champ will also win a coveted spot in the official U.S. Air Guitar Championship Finals in New York. To enter, visit http://air.vh1.com/.

"VH1 Rock Honors" is sponsored by Verizon Wireless, Aquafina, Crest(R) Whitening Plus Scope(R) Extreme, TACO BELL(R), Pantene(R) Pro-V(R), Nationwide Insurance, Degree for Men, Listerine Pocket Mist(R) and Sirius Satellite Radio.

"VH1 Rock Honors" is directed by David Mallet and executive produced by Lee Rolontz and Rick Krim for VH1 and Greg Sills and Paul Flattery for Choe Productions.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 87 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul, VH Uno and VH1 Country. Connect with VH1 at http://www.vh1.com/.

Mandalay Bay Events Center continues its tradition as one of the world's premier entertainment venues in the world. The 12,000-seat multi-purpose Events Center has hosted championship boxing events including De La Hoya vs. Trinidad and Vargas vs. Mosley. The Events Center also has been the home to sold-out concert audiences for such performers as Bette Midler, Kenny Chesney, Van Halen, The Eagles, Britney Spears, Andrea Bocelli and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Live televised events have included the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA), Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Finals and Brian Boitano's Skating Spectacular.

*all times ET/PT

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://air.vh1.com/

STMicroelectronics Drives Gaming Revolution with Nintendo's Wii(TM)
MEMS Technology Puts Players Into the Action

GENSTMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) , one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, today announced that its three-axis acceleration sensors will be used to provide a motion-activated user interface for Nintendo's new home console, Wii.

Expected to dramatically change the way people play games, the Wii controller includes ST's high-performance acceleration sensors that can detect the motion and tilt of a player's hand in all 3 dimensions and convert it into immediate game action.

Driven by ST's Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology -- micron-sized structures that interact with the physical world -- the Wii controller can respond to changes in direction, speed, and acceleration, down to the most delicate movements. Specifically, the controllers use embedded acceleration sensors to enable players' wrist, arm, and hand movements to interact with the games. Tilt measurements allow users to move characters, while the accurate three-axis acceleration sensing easily transforms the controller into a virtual sword, gearshift, or musical instrument.

The acceleration sensor's miniature dimensions (5x5x1.5mm3) significantly contribute to the user-friendly volume and weight of the TV-control-shaped handpiece. Ultra-low power consumption of ST's MEMS devices prolongs the battery life of the controller and the high thermal stability avoids unwanted motion sensing in varying temperature conditions. The robust design of the sensor also provides very high immunity to vibration and a shock resistance up to 10,000g.

"With ST's 3-axis accelerometer, Nintendo is revolutionizing the gaming world by putting players into the action," commented Benedetto Vigna, MEMS Business Unit Director, STMicroelectronics. "This valuable partnership confirms our conviction that MEMS sensors open up fascinating possibilities for intuitive man-machine interaction in consumer applications, which can also allow non-expert players to enjoy the excitement of the game."

"ST's silicon expertise and leadership in micro-machining technologies has enabled the company to deliver a most cost-effective combination of sensor resolution, size, and power characteristics," said Genyo Takeda, Senior Managing Director/General Manager of Integrated Research & Development Division, Nintendo Co., Ltd. "Another key factor in our choice of ST's motion sensors was the company's full ownership of the device manufacturing flow, which guarantees high quality, roadmap continuity, and security of supply."

"We are very pleased to work with Nintendo on developing the innovative game console that represents a real revolution for game players around the world," said Marco Cassis, Corporate Vice President Japan Region, and President of STMicroelectronics K.K. "We believe this partnership, coupled with ST's expertise and leadership in the field, will trigger new business opportunities for ST in the challenging Japanese market."

Additional features

ST's market-unique portfolio of two- and three-axis MEMS accelerometers targets a wide range of low-g applications from motion user interfaces to hard-disk drive protection.

Wii(TM) is a trademark of Nintendo. All other mentioned trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Nintendo

The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo DS(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, Nintendo GameCube(TM) and upcoming Wii(TM) console. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games and more than 360 million hardware units globally, and has created industry icons like Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(R), Metroid(R), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(R). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at http://www.nintendo.com/.

About STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2005, the Company's net revenues were $8.88 billion and net earnings were $266 million. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com/.

Source: STMicroelectronics

Wii Will Offer Unprecedented Video Game Experiences for Everyone Nintendo's Console Takes the Next Leap in Video Games

For more than 20 years, video game players have used body language to "help" them play. With Nintendo's upcoming Wii(TM) console, those movements become a real part of the play. After grabbing the Wii Remote for the first time, hesitation gives way to concentration. Confidence builds. Excitement morphs into pure delight. And everyone watching says the same thing: "Hey -- let me try!"

What drives this phenomenon? A remarkable controller and games that enhance the experience ... realizing that the swing of your arm -- not the movement of your thumb -- causes a baseball to leave the park or a sword to find its mark. The Wii console introduces the next leap in gaming, one where players not only control their characters on the screen, but they also become them.

"The Wii console gives every game developer a tool to create new experiences, not just linear advancement," said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "It will attract all kinds of new players, and thoroughly satisfy the hard-core gamers."

One of Wii's launch titles will be Wii Sports, a new type of product designed to expand the video game experience to everyone, regardless of age, gender or gaming experience. These games will form the bridge that connects current gamers to newcomers. Wii Sports will include a tennis game that lets up to four players swing at, hear and feel the ball. Anyone can pick up the Wii Remote and start hitting straight shots and lobs, with top spin or a slice, using their forehand or backhand, simply by simulating the arm and wrist movements of a real tennis game. In the baseball game, players can hit or pitch a baseball using the Wii Remote as the characters on the screen mimic their movements. And in the golf game, players can drive the fairways or putt for the cup simply by swinging the Wii Remote as if they were swinging a real golf club. Games can be played with small, precise hand movements, but it's likely people will want to immerse themselves physically in the reality of the experience.

The Legend of Zelda(R): Twilight Princess also will launch at the same time as Wii. It will thrill gamers with its captivating storyline, stunning game play and gorgeous look. The game makes use of the unique Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller for elements like fishing and special sword attacks.

Other Wii games in development include Metroid(R) Prime 3: Corruption, which redefines how first-person shooters look and feel. Players use the Wii Remote as their pinpoint-accurate arm cannon, while the Nunchuk attachment can be used to deploy a variety of functions, such as the Grapple Beam. The amazing Super Mario(R) Galaxy represents a crowning achievement for legendary Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and his team. Mario(TM) floats from planet to planet while performing massive zero-gravity jumps in an environment new to gaming fans.

Excite Truck(TM) builds on a classic Nintendo franchise, but features a radical play mechanic in which players hold the Wii Remote sideways like a steering wheel. On jumps, they must balance it to make sure their vehicle lands squarely and earns a turbo boost. Many games make racing look real, but Nintendo also makes it feel real. WarioWare(TM): Smooth Moves contains about 200 microgames that will have players holding the Wii Remote to their hips to do a hula-hoop motion, curling it like a barbell or putting it on their head and doing squats.

The Wii console already enjoys strong third-party support. Nintendo is working with every major publisher worldwide to create fresh intellectual properties and host strong, classic franchises on the console. Gamers can look forward to multiple offerings, including:

* Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam(TM), Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Call of

Duty(R) 3 from Activision

* Sonic and Super Monkey Ball games from SEGA

* DRAGON QUEST SWORDS(TM): The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors(TM)

and CODENAME: FINAL FANTASY(R) CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Crystal Bearers(TM)

from SQUARE ENIX

* Madden NFL from Electronic Arts

* Rayman Raving Rabbids(TM) and Red Steel(TM), the only original

first-person game built from the ground up exclusively for the Wii

launch, from Ubisoft

* and a SpongeBob SquarePants title from THQ.

Gamers also can expect ground-breaking offerings from Atari, Buena Vista Games, Eidos, Konami Digital Entertainment, Majesco, Mastiff, Midway Games, NAMCO BANDAI Games, Atlus and SNK. Nintendo and publishers large and small worldwide will introduce original franchises of all kinds, aimed both at pleasing the hard-core crowd and encouraging new generations and demographics of people to play.

"Once again Nintendo has challenged the status quo and opened new creative landscapes for us," says John Schappert, EA Canada's senior vice president and group studio general manager. "We look forward to creating original experiences for the Wii console while seeing how some of our best sellers play using the extraordinary controllers."

In addition to a healthy selection of new games, Wii will enjoy one of the largest launch libraries in video game history thanks to its built-in Virtual Console and backward compatibility with Nintendo GameCube(TM). The Virtual Console provides downloadable access to Nintendo games from the NES(R), Super NES(R) and Nintendo(R) 64. The Virtual Console also will feature a "best of" selection from Sega Genesis titles and games from the TurboGrafx console (a system jointly developed by NEC and Hudson).

Wii will launch worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2006. Prices and other launch details will be announced at a later date.

Nintendo DS Continues to Set a New Course for Portable Gaming DS Lite, 100+ New Games Expand the Popularity of Nintendo DS in 2006

For 18 months, hundreds of thousands of new players have joined together to disrupt the portable video game market. They proudly identify themselves as owners of Nintendo DS(TM), Nintendo's remarkable hand-held system that continues to overturn traditional thinking. As the movement grows and becomes stronger, developers worldwide have taken notice. Both new and traditional players will be well-served in 2006, as more than 100 new games of all kinds hit the market for Nintendo DS.

On June 11, Nintendo DS itself gets a makeover when Nintendo introduces the lighter, brighter Nintendo DS(TM) Lite in the Americas. The redesigned system features a more compact size and screens with four adjustable brightness levels. The Polar White system will sell as low as $129.99 at retailers nationwide.

"We remain committed to going where others can't -- or won't," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications, during Nintendo's annual media briefing in Los Angeles prior to the start of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) video game trade show. "By grouping our innovative DS games together under the umbrella term 'Touch Generations,' new players will easily be able to identify games designed for them."

To date, Nintendo DS has sold through more than 16 million units worldwide. Nintendo DS demonstrates that marrying improvements to the interface with amazing software results in a dramatic shift in the way that both game makers and the public think of video games. With new ways to play and new categories of software, the success of Nintendo DS is setting the stage for Wii(TM).

More than 100 games will be available for Nintendo DS this year alone from publishers worldwide. Some of the biggest fan favorites will come from Nintendo:

* New Super Mario Bros.(R), a new 2-D Super Mario game that anyone can

enjoy.

* The Legend of Zelda(R): Phantom Hourglass builds on the cel-shaded fun

of The Legend of Zelda(R): The Wind Waker(TM) with touch-screen

controls and wireless competition.

* Chibi-Robo(TM): Park Patrol sends everyone's favorite robotic helper on

a new mission in the great outdoors.

* Elite Beat Agents(TM) brings the cult import hit Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!

to the Americas.

* DK(TM): King of Swing DS sends Donkey Kong(R) on a swinging new

adventure.

* Hotel Dusk: Room 215(TM) turns Nintendo DS into a film noir mystery.

* Pokemon(R) Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team for the first time lets

users play as a Pokemon, speaking and interacting with other characters

in a world populated only by Pokemon.

* Gamers also can anticipate creative new Nintendo DS games featuring

Star Fox(R), Wario(TM) and Kirby(TM), as well as a wild adventure set

on Yoshi's Island(R).

From the start, Nintendo DS challenged convention, and consumers responded en masse. Nintendogs(TM) taught people that they could communicate with simulated puppies -- and with one another. Mario Kart(R) DS, Animal Crossing(TM): Wild World and Metroid(R) Prime Hunters have attracted millions of people around the world to play via Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection. Brain Age(TM): Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day demonstrated that gamers could no longer be defined by age, while both Brain Age and Animal Crossing have expanded the video game market to female customers. The next wave of Nintendo DS games stands ready to capitalize on these triumphs.

Long Island's Town of Oyster Bay Approves Video Franchise for Verizon
Verizon's FiOS TV Will Transform the Market for Cable Competition, Consumer Choice and Value

The town of Oyster Bay brought its residents a major step closer to choice for their cable television services, thanks to the Town Board's vote today (May 9) to award a video franchise to Verizon for its FiOS TV service.

FiOS TV is Verizon's state-of-the-art fiber optic television service, which will be delivered via the company's new, fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network.

The town of Oyster Bay is the fourth Long Island community -- and the seventh in the state -- to grant a cable franchise to Verizon, following the village of Massapequa Park, the town of Hempstead and the village of Cedarhurst. The Rockland County villages of Nyack, South Nyack and Upper Nyack also granted Verizon cable franchises earlier this year. Customers in the town of Oyster Bay join this growing list of New York communities that are paving the way for competition and choice in the television market. As with all local franchise approvals in New York, the agreement between the town of Oyster Bay and Verizon is subject to review by the New York State Public Service Commission.

Verizon has also obtained video franchises for communities in California, Delaware, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as well as a state-issued franchise in Texas, covering more than 1.3 million households.

"This is great news for residents of the town of Oyster Bay, who now will have more choice for their video entertainment," said Monica Azare, Verizon senior vice president for New York. "We applaud the Town Board and Supervisor John Venditto for their dedication to bringing choice and control to their residents. Competition drives innovation, value and service quality, and we will continue to compete aggressively for business on Long Island.

"We look forward to similarly successful negotiations with other towns and villages throughout New York State," said Azare.

Verizon launched FiOS TV Sept. 22, 2005, in Keller, Texas, unveiling a broad collection of all-digital programming with more than 350 channels, nearly two-dozen high-definition channels, video on demand and more.

FiOS TV is designed to be a formidable competitor to cable and satellite. Verizon's fiber network delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses high-speed FiOS Internet service, which is currently available in many New York communities.

Verizon's FTTP network, which is the largest of its kind in the country, has industry-leading quality and reliability. It is currently under construction in more than half of the states where the company offers landline communications services, including more than 150 New York communities.

Although the use of fiber optics is common for long-distance communications throughout the telecommunications industry, Verizon is the first major telecom company that is using it to directly connect homes and businesses to the network on a widespread scale.

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 www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at www.verizon.com/news.

The groundbreaking multi-platinum soul vocal quartet Jagged Edge will meet and greet the group's fans at a very special in-store appearance at Best Buy
(Midtown Atlanta, 1210 Caroline Street NE) on Tuesday, May 9, beginning at 6pm. The Jagged Edge in-store celebrates the May 9 release of Jagged Edge, the group's eagerly-awaited fifth album for Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records.
(Midtown Atlanta, 1210 Caroline Street NE) on Tuesday, May 9, beginning at 6pm. The Jagged Edge in-store celebrates the May 9 release of Jagged Edge, the group's eagerly-awaited fifth album for Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records.

Jagged Edge finds the group's members -- twin brothers Brandon Casey and Brian Casey, Richard Wingo and Kyle Norman -- at the top of their game after four previous gold and platinum albums, keeping alive the R&B traditions of heart-stopping soul ballads and roof-raising block parties.

Jagged Edge first exploded onto the urban contemporary music scene in 1998 with the group's debut album A Jagged Era, which established them as the "Kings of Hip-Hop/Soul." Jagged Edge's breakthrough second album, 2000's J.E. Heartbreak, achieved RIAA double-platinum status, driven in part by the singles "He Can't Love U," "Promise," and the smash "Let's Get Married." A year-and-a-half after its release, the album was still on the Billboard 200 album chart. The group's third album, 2001's platinum-certified Jagged Little Thrill featured the raucous signature hit "Where The Party At" (featuring Nelly) which reached #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jagged Edge's fourth album, Hard, debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart the week of its release in October 2003. Jagged Edge has earned ten gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA for the group's singles, albums and videos.

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Netsize Wins Red Herring 100 Europe Award

- Red Herring Reveals Companies Selected for the 2006 Red Herring 100 Europe

- Award Recognises the 100 "Most Promising" Firms Driving the Future of Technology

Red Herring today announced that Netsize is a recipient of Red Herring 100 Europe, a selection of the 100 private companies based in the EMEA region that play a leading role in innovation and technology.

Netsize operates services in 32 countries covering 2 billion mobile consumers and is a global leader for mobile entertainment and business solutions enabling global wireless services for enterprises and merchants who want to benefit from the mobile channel by delivering services aimed at generating revenues, improving business efficiency and proactively managing relationships with their customers through personalised interaction.

"Market obstacles remain but our list shows that great companies are being created in Europe," said Red Herring editor-in-chief Joel Dreyfuss.

Red Herring's lists of top private companies are an important part of the magazine's tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors as those that would change the way we live and work.

Stanislas Chesnais, Chairman & CEO, Netsize Group commented, "We are delighted to be receiving the Red Herring award and it is recognition of the exponential growth the wireless data services industry represents and our market leading position in this sector. I wish to thank our customers, partners and employees who have helped us in becoming a global leader for enabling wireless solutions for Merchants and Enterprises.

"Netsize has been experiencing rapid growth and recorded revenues of EUR108 million in 2005 which makes us one of the fastest growing technology companies across EMEA based on increase in annual revenues over the last five years. However, we consider our success as a stepping stone and in 2006 we will be moving forward to push further global expansion making us one of the largest and most successful companies in our sector." Stanislas Chesnais concluded.

Red Herring's editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 700 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. For more information visit www.netsize.com or www.redherring.com

Uncertainty Creates "Live For Today" Mantra

According to the BIGresearch April Consumer Intentions and Action Survey with over 8,000 consumers, 31% of consumers agree or strongly agree with the spending philosophy of "I live for today because tomorrow is uncertain." As a consequence, or in spite of this, consumer debt continues to grow.

The Federal Reserve showed that personal savings hit -.07 in January, the lowest point since the Great Depression and the average household credit card debt is between $8,000 and $10,000 says the report, while consumers continue to rack up debt on big-ticket items like cars and electronics.

"The spending philosophy of those consumers who 'live for today' is no surprise... said Joe Pilotta, VP of Research for BIGresearch. "What is surprising are the types of people who actually live this big spending philosophy. While the strongly agreed/agreed response was spread fairly evenly over 18 to 54 year-olds, there was a definite division along income lines."

Pilotta continues, "Those who 'live for today' were more likely to have an interest-free housing loan, and they consistently spent more than their counterparts in all product categories. For example, of all the people who plan on buying a car, those in the strongly agree/agree group plan to spend $2,200 more than those who disagree with the spending philosophy. However, slightly more consumers who strongly agree or agree indicated plans to begin paying down debt (42 vs. 41) and increasing savings (34 vs. 32)."

Celebrate `Be Kind To Animals Week' with the Fun-Filled DVD Original Movie from Fox Home Entertainment: DR. DOLITTLE 3

Fox Home Entertainment/Dr. Dolittle 3:

-- Take A Walk On The Wild Side With The Heartwarming And Hilarious Critter-Comedy, On DVD In Time For The American Humane Association's Annual Week Of Animal Admiration, May 7-13, 2006

-- Kyla Pratt And Kristen Wilson Return As The Dolittles, And Norm MacDonald Reprises His Role As Lucky The Dog

Like father, like daughter! Kyla Pratt (Fat Albert) returns as Maya Dolittle, and she's inherited her father's uncanny ability to talk to animals in Fox Home Entertainment's hilarious family comedy, Dr. Dolittle 3. Now available on DVD, the fun-filled -- and fur-filled -- adventures of Dr. Dolittle's daughter arrive just in time for the American Humane Association's Be Kind To Animals Week(R) which begins May 7. As if it weren't hard enough just being a teenager, Maya struggles to accept her "gift" while constantly dealing with her often embarrassing ability to talk to and understand animals. With more talking animals than ever before including Danny Bonaduce, Gary Busey, Jenna Van Oy, Phil Proctor and Norm MacDonald -- returning as Lucky The Dog -- Dr. Dolittle 3 delivers warm-hearted comedy for the whole family. The latest installment in one of Hollywood's best loved family franchises -- Dr. Dolittle and Dr. Dolittle 2 garnered $250 million at the box office and sold over nine million units on DVD and VHS -- the Dr. Dolittle 3 DVD features both widescreen and full screen versions of the film, as well as two featurettes: "Growing Up Dolittle" and "Making of Dr. Dolittle 3." The Dr. Dolittle 3 DVD is available for a suggested retail price of $26.98 U.S./$37.98 Canada.

Synopsis:

Maya Dolittle (Kyla Pratt) just wants to be a normal teenager, but there's one small problem...She's inherited her father's uncanny ability to talk to animals! Her special talent keeps landing her in the doghouse with her parents, and it's driving her friends completely ape! At a summer dude ranch, Maya tries to hide her unique ability so she can fit in, but when her friends are in trouble, she comes to the rescue as only a Dolittle can -- enlisting the aid of the ranch's uproarious and outrageous talking animals! This hilarious third installment of the wildly popular Dr. Dolittle series is more family fun than a barrel of talking monkeys...and lots easier to clean up after!

DVD Special Features:

The Dr. Dolittle 3 DVD features both widescreen (1.78:1) and full screen (1.33:1) versions of the film, as well as a "Growing Up Dolittle" featurette and a "Making of Dr. Dolittle 3" featurette. The DVD is presented with English Dolby Surround 5.1 and French and Spanish Dolby Surround.

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS and DVD as well as video acquisitions and original productions. Each year the Company introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce -- throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. -0-

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DVD Price: $26.98 U.S./$37.98 Canada

Street Date: April 25, 2006

Total Running Time: 98 minutes

U.S. Rating PG

Canadian Rating: G

Closed Captioned: Yes

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Buena Vista Games Strengthens Self-Publishing Business, Unveils New Video Game Lineup at 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo

Buena Vista Games, Inc.:

-- Portfolio Includes Console and Handheld Titles Based on New Intellectual Properties and Franchises from The Walt Disney Company

-- Spectrobes, Turok and Desperate Housewives: The Game to Make World Premieres

Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), today announced its largest and most diverse lineup ever of console, computer and handheld video game titles to be showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), May 10-12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Booth No. 1024 in the South Hall.

With a broad portfolio of video games that appeals to a wide audience, BVG's portfolio includes titles inspired by major theatrical releases, popular and award-winning television shows and new intellectual properties.

"Buena Vista Games' 2006 portfolio features the most diverse and extensive product mix to date, with titles based on the rich movie and television brands of The Walt Disney Company and new original properties that we look to build into evergreen franchises for the future," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager, Buena Vista Games. "We continue to strengthen our self-publishing business with compelling new games that have broad entertainment appeal across all audiences and all major markets worldwide."

For console game players, BVG will showcase a broad range of titles including Turok, an FPS game set on a mysterious planet that is based on the Classic Media comic book license; Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action, based on the "super hero movie within a movie" of the box office hit film "Chicken Little"; Disney's Meet the Robinsons, inspired by the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures' futuristic computer-animated film; Lumines Plus, the first console extension of the highly popular Lumines puzzle franchise; and Disney's Kim Possible: What's the Switch?, the first console game based on the hit Disney Channel franchise.

For Windows PC users, Desperate Housewives: The Game, based on the award-winning ABC/Touchstone Television series "Desperate Housewives" will be available for game play for the first time.

BVG's strategy for its kids games portfolio is focused on three endeavors in 2006 -- the launch of the Disney on the Go brand; new efforts in handheld preschool learning games with the launch of Disney's Little Einsteins for Game Boy(R) Advance; and migrating handheld franchise hits to the console for sophisticated gameplay in a family-safe environment with Disney's Kim Possible for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system.

BVG will showcase handheld games for all major handheld platforms (the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Nintendo DS(TM) and Game Boy Advance). The company's handheld portfolio will include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, based on the upcoming summer blockbuster movie; Spectrobes, a new original title being developed in Japan; Lumines II, Every Extend Extra and Meteos: Disney Edition, action puzzle games from Q ENTERTAINMENT; and games based on popular Disney Channel properties including "Hannah Montana," "Little Einsteins," "American Dragon," "Phil of the Future," "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," "That's So Raven" and more. Also, BVG will present new titles for young girls based on the Disney Princess franchise including a game based on the upcoming DVD release of "The Little Mermaid."

Along with its self-publishing business, BVG continues to work with its licensing partners on phenomenal games based on Disney and Disney-Pixar properties. THQ Inc. will showcase Disney-Pixar Cars and Bethesda Softworks will show Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow in their respective booths at E3. -0-

Console Games

Turok(a)

Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS game set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet. After the ship is shot down while approaching the planet,Joseph Turok must use his instincts and elite military training to elude an army of well-trained soldiers, and the ravenous, unpredictable creatures that populate the dangerous environment.

Joseph Turok's mission? Survive at all costs.

Platforms: Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from

Microsoft and PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system

Release Date: 2007

Lumines Plus(a)

Lumines Plus is a pulsing new version of the original PSP system game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Lumines Plus includes new skins and a two-player battle mode.

Platform: PlayStation 2

Release Date: Fall 2006

Disney's Meet The Robinsons

Disney's Meet the Robinsons, based on the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film, is a time-traveling action/adventure game.

Players will experience the adventure as Wilbur Robinson, helping him chase the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy and his diabolical robotic hat Doris through multiple timelines in an attempt to thwart their evil plans. The game weaves in and out of the film's plot, expanding the Robinson world and offering an all-new adventure. Wilbur will have a host of gadgets at his disposal as he battles enemies and solves puzzles while pursuing Bowler Hat Guy and trying not to alter the future.

Platforms: Wii(TM), PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance

Release Date: 2007

Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action

Inspired by the "superhero movie within the movie" finale of Walt Disney Pictures' box office hit film "Chicken Little," Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action features Ace, the superhero alter ego of

Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and Fish-Out-of-Water. The crew of the intergalactic Battle Barn faces off against Foxy Loxy and her evil Amazonian sidekick, Goosey Loosey, who have an evil plan to take over Earth. Battle evil alien robots through multiple levels across the solar system and combat your foes in one of three distinct game play modes: Ace on foot as a soldier, Runt as the driver of an armored tank, or Abby as the pilot of a spaceship. The original Chicken Little and his friends Abby, Runt and Fish we know from the film are featured in cut scenes throughout the game.

Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS

Release Date: Fall 2006

Disney's Kim Possible: What's the Switch?

Kim Possible and her perennial nemesis Shego must grudgingly team up to bring everything back to normal when the minds of Dr. Drakken and Ron Stoppable are switched in this action-packed adventure. It's now up to Kim and Shego to save the day -- together.

Platform: PlayStation 2

Release Date: Fall 2006

Windows PC Game

Desperate Housewives: The Game

A lifestyle simulation game for Windows based on the hit ABC/Touchstone Television phenomenon, Desperate Housewives: The Game lets you become the newest housewife on Wisteria Lane, extending the experience from the TV series through new storylines. As a new housewife, you must uncover delicious scandals and reveal some shocking secrets of your own. The gameplay is a story-driven adventure, in which each episode contains unique plot points and secrets for you to uncover.

Platforms: Windows XP and Windows Vista

Release Date: Fall 2006

Handheld Games

Spectrobes

An original concept and new intellectual property from Buena Vista Games, Spectrobes introduces two junior Interplanetary Patrol officers named Rallen and Jeena who learn of strange, prehistoric creatures called Spectrobes that possess special powers. These Spectrobes hold the key to defeating a vicious and merciless force, known only as the Krawl that threatens to destroy the galaxy.

The two heroes embark on a mission to save their galaxy -- to do so they must excavate, awaken,

train and collect all the Spectrobes they can and battle to defeat the Krawl.

Platform: Nintendo DS

Release Date: To Be Announced

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, based on the upcoming Walt

Disney Pictures' film, is a swashbuckling third-person

action/adventure. Players will engage in game play that reflects the

cunning world of the film franchise -- with an abundance of

disloyalty, humor and revenge. Players embark on a daring adventure

while sword dueling and hunting for hidden treasure in the quest for

the legendary Dead Man's Chest.

Platforms: PSP system, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance

Release Date: June 27, 2006

Lumines II

Lumines II is the highly anticipated sequel to the extremely addictive

puzzle-based video game, Lumines. Gamers control squares made of four

smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a

time to form same-color squares. The vertical "timeline" sweeps across

the playing field from left to right and wipes the same-color squares

from the playing field. Unmatched blocks pile up, and the game ends

when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen. Advance through

many action-packed levels, each with its own musical theme and sound

effects.

Platform: PSP system

Release Date: Fall 2006

Every Extend Extra

Every Extend Extra is a unique "puzzle shooter," brought to the PSP

system by the creators of the critically acclaimed hit Lumines. Every

Extend Extra delivers an addictive gameplay experience through a

fusion of arcade-style shooting action, cutting-edge music and

visuals. Players evade enemy attacks and then use perfect timing to

blast their foes in a colorful display of explosive chain reactions.

The bigger the chain reaction results in the higher the score and the

larger the rewards.

Platform: PSP system

Release Date: Fall 2006

Meteos: Disney Edition

Meteos: Disney Edition is a new version of the popular galactic action

puzzle title Meteos featuring beloved Disney characters.

Platform: Nintendo DS

Release Date: Fall 2006

BVG will also showcase upcoming handheld titles including for the

Nintendo DS:

Disney's American Dragon: Jake Long, Attack of the Dark Dragon

Disney's Kim Possible: Global Gemini

Hannah Montana

That's So Raven: Psychic on the Scene

Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Tipton Trouble

Games for the Game Boy Advance include:

The Cheetah Girls

Phil of the Future

W.I.T.C.H.

Licensed Games

Disney-Pixar Cars

Published by THQ, Cars, the video game, is a high performance

interactive experience in the open world created in the film,

challenging players to relive the excitement created by Lightning

McQueen and his friends. Fans will discover unique characters and

environments inspired by the film with more than 10 playable

characters and 30 races and mini games to choose from. The game

features a fully immersive recreation of all major environments

introduced in the movie, including Radiator Springs and Ornament

Valley, which will offer distinctive racing experiences to players

while maintaining the artistic style of the film.

Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, Xbox(R) video game and

entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(R), Nintendo

DS, PSP system, Game Boy Advance, Windows PC and Mac

Release Date: June 2006; Xbox 360 and Wii versions -- Fall 2006

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow

What's not to love about Captain Jack Sparrow? Play as Jack Sparrow,

Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann as you hack and slash your way

through fully interactive environments, including burning buildings,

wrecked ships, and misty moonlit caves. One minute you are fighting

hordes of enemies and the next you're evading capture by the Royal

Navy. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow is being

published by Bethesda Softworks.

Platforms: PlayStation 2 and Windows PC

Release Date: Summer 2006

About Buena Vista Games

Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company. The division publishes, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. For more information, please log on to http://www.bvg.com.

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Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold separately).

Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Atari Adventures Into Luc Besson's Animated World of 'Arthur and the Minimoys'
- Upcoming Video Game Inspired by the Universe Created by Luc Besson will Coincide with the Film's Theatrical Release in North America -

Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) continues to explore new worlds with the upcoming action-adventure game Arthur and the Minimoys. Directly inspired by world famous film director and writer Luc Besson's upcoming animated film of the same name, the Arthur and the Minimoys game will follow the film's storyline and feature eye-popping graphics and technical innovations. Set to time with the theatrical release of the movie in North America, Arthur and the Minimoys game is currently in development for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Nintendo DS(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, and the Windows platform.

"We are pleased and proud to take part in this international adventure and 'Arthur and the Minimoys' is sure to be an animation blockbuster. Technology will really bring out the sensitivity and energy of the world Luc Besson has created. By working with the film crew from day one, not only have we stayed extremely faithful to the film, but we have also developed parallel adventures specifically for the game, which should be popular with gamers and fans alike," said Atari, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bruno Bonnell.

The game allows players to relive the fantastic adventure of young Arthur and his two pals, princess Selenia and her brother Betameche, in their mission to save the Minimoys' world from destruction. As they move through the various Minimoy lands, players will encounter extraordinary adventures, menacing enemies, rich environments and varying gameplay elements including driving, fighting, flying and puzzle solving. The game offers an intense enactment of Besson's magnificent adventure while incorporating the all of the richness and extraordinary visuals of the film.

"When you make a children's film, your primary intent is to introduce kids to a new world that is both fantastic and exciting. Atari's video game will keep the film's adventure alive by allowing players to step into the characters' shoes to explore and try to save the world of the Minimoys," said Luc Besson, Chairman of EuropaCorp.

Arthur and the Minimoys' unique and innovative structure revolves around the supportive co-op teamwork of the three characters, Arthur, Selenia and Betameche. Players can only progress by cleverly combining the three characters' skills -- Arthur is an acrobat, Selenia a warrior and Betameche a marksman. In solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles, players will realize that anything is possible when you work together.

The PlayStation 2, PSP system and PC versions of the game are being produced by the Lyon-and Paris-based Etranges Libellules, creator of several successful animated games, including Asterix XXL and Kirikou. The Nintendo DS game is developed by Dreamon, and the Nintendo Game Boy Advance version by Mistic.

About Luc Besson

Writer, director and producer Luc Besson was seduced by the inner workings of the French cinema industry at the age of 17. Following a steady climb through the ranks, during which time he continued to write, he eventually directed his first short film starring an actor he had earlier befriended, Jean Reno. The film, "L'avant Dernier", was the genesis of his first full length feature entitled "Le Dernier Combat". The film, a silent French science fiction movie shot entirely in black and white, was lauded at the Avoriaz Festival in 1983 winning the jury Grand Prize and critics prize, proving to be the start of a major career. A string of hit films followed, with Besson taking the role of writer, director, and sometimes producer, on movies including "Subway" (1985), "The Big Blue" (1988), "Nikita" (1990), "Leon" (1995), "Nil by Mouth" (Producer, 1997), "The Fifth Element" (1997), "Taxi" (1998), "Joan of Arc" (1999), and "Kiss of the Dragon" (2000) amongst numerous others. In 2001 Besson co-founded a new independent European film studio, EuropaCorp with an impressive remit. In 2002 Besson completed and published the first book in the "Arthur and the Minimoys" series in France generating sales in excess of 200,000. Successful sequels followed with the books now available across the globe. The animated feature film of the same name is currently in production and represents the first European-made 3D animated feature film produced with a Hollywood budget for global release.

About EuropaCorp

EuropaCorp develops, produces and co-produces movies in France and internationally. It handles distribution and publishing in all forms according to a single vertical model. With more than 40 movie productions and coproductions since 2000, EuropaCorp posted consolidated sales of about € 100 million in the financial year ended 31 March 2005.

About Buf

The "Buf" company, leaded by his managing directing Pierre Buffin, has been part of the TOP 10 of the best CGI effects creators for motion pictures in the last ten years. Luc Besson and Pierre Buffin collaborated on several commercials and music videos, especially "LOVE PROFUSION" for Madonna. Buf had developed a revolutionary animation programme more than five years ago, which enchanted Luc Besson. And no later than 2001, Buf and EuropaCorp joined forces on this fabulous adventure of ARTHUR AND THE MINIMOYS, which might be the first chapter before ARTHUR 2 and ARTHUR 3, adapted from the already published series of books.

About Etranges Libellules

Established in 1994 and based in Lyon, France, video game development studio Etranges Libellules specialises in the adaptation of existing characters to the world of video games. The high quality of its engineers and the exceptional creativity of its designers and graphic artists has led to the development of successful games based on the universes of Kirikou, Pink Panther and Asterix. By proposing fun, intuitive and innovative gameplay, enhanced by a production process which allows for extreme fine tuning of the products, Etranges Libellules is creating games that have all the ingredients to reach the top of the sales charts. The company recently completed the latest Asterix game, Asterix & Obelix XXL2, which is based on captivating gameplay and a highly original scenario. Etranges Libellules has been chosen by Luc Besson to produce the video game based on his forthcoming animated feature film. The team has been installed within the film studio where "Arthur and the Minimoys" is being shot in order to work hand in hand with the movie team. Never before have a game and a movie been developed in such close collaboration.

About Infogrames Entertainment and Atari

Infogrames Entertainment (IESA), the parent company of the Atari Group, is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (ISIN code: FR-0000052573) and has two principal subsidiaries: Atari Europe, a privately-held company, and Atari, Inc., a United States corporation listed on NASDAQ (ATAR). The Atari Group is a major international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for all market segments and in all existing game formats (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) and on CD-ROM for PC. Its games are sold in more than 60 countries. The Atari Group's extensive catalogue of popular games is based on original franchises (Driver, Alone in the Dark, V- Rally, Test Drive, Roller Coaster Tycoon, etc.) and international licenses (Matrix, Dragon Ball Z, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.). For more information: http://www.atari.com/

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Cavalier Adds Melitos to Help Get Out the 'Idol' Vote

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 the addition of a second of their American Idol phone banks to be at Melitos restaurant, 8815 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA.

Richmond's own American Idol contestant, Elliott Yamin, once worked at the popular West End restaurant. Owner Richard Melito added, "Elliott and his family are great patrons for us and we're looking forward to helping make him the next American Idol." Cavalier will set up a phone bank similar to the one at the Bottoms Up that will allow patrons to quickly dial in their vote after the contestant's performance on Tuesday night. There is no charge for the service.

"Last week's event at Bottoms Up was a great success and we're looking forward to having two partners help us make sure all of Richmond can join the party and get out and vote," said Cavalier VP of Marketing, Andy Lobred. Televisions 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/

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Introduces Sportster4 Plug & Play Radio
* New Version of Best Selling Sportster for Car and Home is Smaller, Lighter, Sleeker and Feature-Rich

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced the newest generation of its popular "Plug & Play" radios, the Sportster4.

At just 4.5" x 2.5" x .6" and weighing 4.2 ounces, the Sportster4 is 40 percent smaller than the Sportster Replay, while still maintaining a large, easy-to-read 6-line scrolling display and rotary tuning knob.

With an MSRP of $169.99, the Sportster4 is scheduled to be available later this month.

"The new Sportster4 includes all of the key features that helped make the Sportster series the best selling Plug & Play in satellite radio, only now in a smaller, sleeker package," said Bob Law, Senior Vice President and General Manager Consumer Electronics Division for SIRIUS.

The Sportster4, conveniently transportable between home and car, is very easy to use and comes with a smaller dock for attractive installation. Special features include:

* A replay feature that allows users to pause, rewind and replay up to 44

minutes of live SIRIUS programming, and play back individual selections

from the buffer

* SIRIUS Game Zone(TM) that lets users select favorite teams from each of

the sports leagues, including NFL, NBA and NHL, and view scores on one

screen

* SIRIUS Game Alert(TM) that advises users when their favorite teams begin

playing and when scores change

* MEMO with S-Seek Alert stores names of favorite artists, songs and

programs, and alerts users when playing on any channel

* Program alert that allows users to program the Sportster4 to switch to a

selected channel at a specific time

* One-touch Jump(TM) that takes users to and from their local SIRIUS

traffic and weather broadcast or any favorite SIRIUS music, sports or

talk channel with the touch of a button

* A new vehicle dock with an auxiliary input for MP3 players

Sportster4 also boasts 30 presets, parental controls, a real-time satellite updated clock with 7 times zones, auto shutdown and sleep timer. Sportster4 includes the receiver, remote control, vehicle docking station, suction cup and vent clip mounting options featuring a standard AMPS bolt pattern and auxiliary input for MP3 players, vehicle power adapter and magnetic ultra low profile antenna. A boombox and other new accessories will be available this summer.

As part of its 125 channels of programming, including commercial free music, news, talk and entertainment, SIRIUS broadcasts play-by-play action from more than 350 professional and college teams including coverage of the NFL, NBA, NHL, AFL, Barclays English Premier League soccer, the Wimbledon Championships and live coverage of several of the year's top thoroughbred horse races.

SIRIUS is the only radio service that provides listeners with every NFL game, and airs over 1000 NBA games per season, plus up to 40 NHL games per week. SIRIUS also features programming from ESPN Radio and ESPNews. And, starting in January 2007, SIRIUS becomes the exclusive satellite radio home of all NASCAR races and a 24-7 dedicated NASCAR talk channel.

About SIRIUS

Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

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

Action Sports Legend Tony Hawk and Comic Book Icon Stan Lee Headline Activision's E3 Booth

WHAT: **INTERVIEW OPPS**

* Legendary action sports athlete Tony Hawk

* Film and Television star David Krumholtz ("Numb3rs")

* Comic book icon Stan Lee

* Sound-bites from seasoned video game industry executives

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Tony Hawk interviews

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Vert ramp demo with professional skateboarders

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. David Krumholtz interviews

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. David Krumholtz to announce the winner of

"Chrysler in The Movies: Virtual Film

Competition," followed by a giveaway of a

Chrysler Crossfire

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stan Lee interviews

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Vert ramp demo with Tony Hawk and professional

skateboarders

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stan Lee autographs

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Vert ramp demo with Tony Hawk and professional

skateboarders

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tony Hawk autographs

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 11

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Vert ramp demo with professional skateboarders

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Vert ramp demo with professional skateboarders

1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Stan Lee interviews

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stan Lee autographs

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Vert ramp demo with professional skateboarders

WHERE: Activision Booth

South Hall, #1200

Electronic Entertainment Expo, Los Angeles Convention Center

REAL D and Rave Motion Pictures Theaters Accelerate Digital 3-D Rollout with 20 Screen Deal; REAL D Cinema Now Boasts Largest United States 3-D Cinema Footprint; New Screens Being Added in Time for Summer Premiere of Columbia Pictures' MONSTER HOUSE 3-D

REAL D, the leader in the delivery of premium 3-D experiences, and Rave Motion Pictures Theaters, the Dallas-based, all-stadium theater circuit, today announced that the companies will install 20 more REAL D Cinema systems in Rave theaters nationwide. Upon completion of this rollout effort, Rave theaters will have 29 REAL D Cinema systems -- more than any other circuit.

Rave Motion Pictures Theaters currently boasts nine REAL D Cinemas in select multiplexes and will add 14 new REAL D Cinema screens in time for the highly anticipated release of Columbia Pictures' MONSTER HOUSE 3-D starting July 21, 2006.

This deal underscores exhibitors' commitment to the REAL D Cinema format and continues REAL D's worldwide rollout plan. The addition of new screens at Rave theaters brings the total number of REAL D Cinemas worldwide to 124 and gives REAL D Cinema the largest 3-D cinematic footprint in the United States.

"REAL D Cinema creates a unique and innovative entertainment experience that can only be found in theaters," said Tom Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer, Rave Motion Pictures Theaters. "REAL D Cinema's presentation of Disney's CHICKEN LITTLE was a tremendous success, and we believe the additional REAL D Cinemas will further differentiate Rave theaters and drive attendance."

"We're thrilled to expand our partnership with Rave theaters, an industry leader that is elevating the movie-going experience by embracing new technologies," said Michael V. Lewis, Chairman, REAL D. "Audiences couldn't get enough of CHICKEN LITTLE in REAL D and the addition of more screens means we can amplify that success with the release of MONSTER HOUSE."

Rave Motion Pictures Theaters in the following markets were among the first to offer REAL D Cinema:

-- Chattanooga, TN

-- Columbus, OH

-- Ft. Wayne, IN

-- Hickory Creek, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth)

-- Hoover, AL (Birmingham area)

-- Hurst, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth)

-- Indianapolis, IN

-- Viera, FL (Melbourne area)

-- West Chester, OH (Cincinnati area)

New REAL D Cinema systems will be installed in Rave Motion Pictures Theaters in the following markets for the launch of MONSTER HOUSE in digital 3-D:

-- Baton Rouge, LA

-- Destin, FL

-- Fort Worth, TX

-- Houston, TX

-- Huntsville, AL

-- Little Rock, AR

-- Montgomery, AL

-- Orange Beach, AL (Mobile area)

-- Pensacola, FL

-- Peoria, IL

-- Port St. Lucie, FL

About Rave Motion Pictures

Founded in 1999 by Tom Stephenson, Rave Motion Pictures is a Dallas, TX based company, dedicated to enriching the movie-going experience through unrivaled technology and old-fashioned customer service. With 22 theaters in nine states, Rave is excited to be a top entertainment destination and through ongoing efforts, a good neighbor and corporate citizen.

About REAL D

REAL D is the worldwide inventor and provider of key stereoscopic technologies used in entertainment, marketing, science and other industries. REAL D's mission-critical 3-D visualization technologies are used by organizations such as NASA, Pfizer, BMW, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, SEGA, Boeing and more. For more information, or to locate a REAL D Cinema, visit http://www.REALD.com.

REAL D

Paramount Picked Kodak To Handle Digital Preparation And Distribution For 'Mission: Impossible III'

Paramount and Kodak partner to release on the greatest number of screens ever showing digital cinema feature presentation

Add one more superlative to Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible: III': it is the largest digital release ever, playing on more than 170 digital cinema screens throughout North America. And all digital preparation and distribution to those screens was handled by Kodak Digital Cinema.

Paramount set high standards for the digital release of 'Mission: Impossible: III.' The studio insisted it only be shown in theatres with 2K cinema grade projectors and DCI-level security and they chose Kodak - a company with a legacy in the movie business -- to handle everything.

"We told Kodak we expected the highest quality presentation delivered with complete security, seamlessly and painlessly," says Jim Tharp, Paramount's President of Distribution. "We worked closely with them to make that a reality."

"We're proud that Kodak has been selected to prepare and deliver this movie - and to handle a project of this magnitude for Paramount," says Bob Mayson, general manager, Digital Motion Imaging, Eastman Kodak Company. "We have a long history of serving them with film and now we're pleased to be one of their critical partners in digital."

The movie is playing on more than a third of all digitally equipped screens in North America. This was the largest digital release in Paramount's history and one of the largest releases ever in the industry's history.

"We have great confidence in this franchise," Tharp says. "We knew the movie had everything going for it - a great cast led by the world's reigning superstar, Tom Cruise; incredible effects, and a huge fan base. As the weekend box office proved, this is a movie audiences wanted to see and we gave them a choice of seeing it on film or in digital."

'Mission: Impossible III' is eight reels long, with soundtracks in multiple languages. In its digital release, it needed to be encoded in two different compression formats, packaged for four different server brands, and distributed via hard drive and satellite. The movie was encrypted to prevent piracy, so a unique pair of 'keys' - software codes - for each screen had to be created and sent separately.

"It's a complex undertaking," Mayson says, "but one Kodak is particularly well equipped to handle; we're experienced in the entire process, from digital master to the cinema screen."

Beginning in April, Paramount began delivering the digital masters to Kodak's Laser Pacific facility in Hollywood. Kodak technicians compressed and encrypted each reel and packaged them to play on the different screens. Kodak and Paramount collaborated on final quality control.

"Paramount has high standards and so do we," Mayson says. "At Kodak, our goal is to make digital distribution look simple, so audiences can sit back and enjoy a spectacular new edition of 'Mission: Impossible', delivered and displayed the way the filmmaker intended."

About Eastman Kodak Company:

Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak's innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise.

National CineMedia to Bring Expanded Slate of Music Events to Movie Theatre Network Nationwide; Agreement with Live Nation to Bring More Music Events to AMC, Cinemark, Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres

National CineMedia (NCM), the leader in the distribution and marketing of alternative digital content in movie theatres and Live Nation (NYSE: LYV), the world's largest diversified promoter and producer of live entertainment including music concerts and other special entertainment events, have entered into a non-exclusive content and cross-marketing agreement. The agreement was announced today by Tom Galley, NCM's chief operations and technology officer and Faisel Durrani, president of marketing for Live Nation.

The Live Nation events will be offered across NCM's Digital Content Network (DCN), the world's largest in-theatre digital satellite distribution network. NCM's secure, state-of-the-art DCN reaches approximately 850 movie theatres and 11,000 screens in 49 of the top 50 DMAs at AMC, Cinemark, and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) locations, as well as additional theatres nationwide.

Commenting on the agreement Mr. Galley said, "National CineMedia's state-of-the-art Digital Content Network creates a unique experience for fans to enjoy their favorite entertainers' performances on the big screen in comfortable, conveniently located stadium seating theatres. In-theatre events present a terrific alternative and unrivaled opportunity for fans to enjoy popular acts in an exhilarating atmosphere in their local community."

"We expect to continue developing multiple relationships within the music industry, providing a place for artists to connect with a wider audience beyond traditional performance locations. Our new agreement with Live Nation is an exciting step forward in the growth of NCM's in-theatre events business, creating a winning formula for both performers and fans," he added.

"This relationship will play to the unique strengths of each of our companies while allowing us to provide fans a unique way of connecting with their favorite artists. Finding new product lines that allow music fans greater access to live entertainment is one of our primary goals at Live Nation," said Mr. Durrani in announcing the new arrangement.

National CineMedia has been marketing and distributing music content through its Big Screen Concerts(TM) division since 2002. In addition to distributing events on a pre-recorded basis to its entire network in a variety of formats, including HD with 5.1 audio, NCM can deliver live encrypted HD presentations to more than 120 movie theatres in 78 markets reaching nearly 100,000 seats nationwide. As access to content increases, NCM will continue to expand its live HD capabilities.

Over the past four years, Big Screen Concerts has presented multiple events featuring top music industry names, including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, Bon Jovi, Prince, Phish, Usher, Beyonce, Jimmy Buffett, Aerosmith, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, The Who and Coldplay, among others. Events under the new relationship will be announced in the coming weeks.

About National CineMedia, LLC

National CineMedia, LLC is a venture of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), three of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies. The company develops pre feature entertainment; cinema and lobby advertising products; comprehensive meeting and event services; and alternative forms of entertainment content for distribution across the approximately 13,000 screens operated by its owner theatre circuits and other theatre affiliates. Over 11,000 of these screens are part of NCM's Digital Content Network, the world's largest in-theatre digital distribution network. The network provides content and advertising to 150 markets, including 49 of the top 50, reaching 525 million movie patrons annually.

About Live Nation

Live Nation is a leading live content and venue management company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans. Live Nation owns, operates or has booking rights for 153 venues worldwide and promoted and/or produced over 28,500 events in 2005. Live Nation is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Live Nation is listed on The New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV". For more information regarding Live Nation and its businesses, please visit the company's web site at http://www.livenation.com.

ION Media Networks, Scholastic, NBC Universal, Corus Entertainment, and Classic Media/Big Idea Unite to Launch Groundbreaking Multi-Platform Network for Children

Media Networks (AMEX:ION), Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL), NBC Universal, Corus Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:CJR), Classic Media/Big Idea:

-- Partners to create "Smart Place for Kids" across multiple distribution platforms, including blocks on three national broadcast networks -- ION Media Networks, NBC and Telemundo -- a 24/7 digital broadcast kids channel, video on demand services and a branded website

-- September 2006 launch features bilingual programming for all children

In an unprecedented combination of distribution and content players in children's television, Scholastic, NBC Universal, Corus Entertainment and Classic Media/Big Idea are joining forces with the national TV distribution systems of ION Media Networks, NBC and Telemundo to form a unique new children's network featuring bilingual content for all children.

The partners will combine content and distribution assets to create an unparalleled multi-platform children's network powered by ION's national footprint of 60 broadcast stations, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, the market-leading education, literacy, and creative franchise of Scholastic, as well as the combined content libraries and production capabilities of Classic Media/Big Idea, Corus Entertainment's subsidiary Nelvana, and NBC Universal.

Uniting behind a common mission, championing literacy and values in the children's television category, the partners will launch a "Smart Place for Kids" as a consistently branded destination accessible across multiple media platforms, as well as provide dual-language options to serve both English- and Spanish-speaking children and families.

Platforms for the new network, scheduled to launch the first Saturday in September, with the support of a concerted advertising and marketing campaign, will include: ION Media Network's nationally distributed analog television network, which will incorporate certain blocks of the partnership's children's content into its schedule; NBC, which will dedicate its Saturday morning time periods to the new network, and Telemundo, which does the same starting in October and then adds Sunday mornings in January; an all new, dedicated 24/7 digital broadcast television children's network that will utilize the digital multicasting capacity of the ION Media Network's group of television stations; a branded website and VOD services.

ION Media Networks, whose drive for new programming and partnership approaches led to this coalition, will be the 51% owner of the new network, with the content partners having equal equity interests in the remaining 49%. The venture will be managed by a board consisting of all partners.

The partners will draw on a large portfolio of library and custom-produced programming to jointly develop a compelling cross-platform brand identity for the new network. Multi-platform distribution will provide a unique vehicle for sponsors interested in a high quality, value-enhancing environment for their messages - one that is kid-empowering and parent-friendly.

"We saw an opportunity in the kids category for a strong coalition of committed partners with a vision of making television a trusted destination for children and families," said ION's CEO Brandon Burgess. "As an independent broadcaster, we want to step out in front to make television a better place and be a multi-platform leader. We are fortunate that this vision, backed by our nationwide television network and digital spectrum, has attracted such a high caliber group of partners to make the plan a reality."

"We are excited to be creating a bilingual program service that is centered on literacy and values, and that meets the needs of ALL children. With Scholastic's expertise in education and literacy, we are confident that we can deliver on this promise," stated Deborah Forte, president of Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc.

"By joining with ION, Scholastic, Classic and Corus Entertainment in this new children's programming venture, NBC Universal has accomplished the dual goals of getting back into the business of supplying children's television programming and ensuring that the NBC and Telemundo children's programming blocks are populated with shows that are educational, informative and at the same time entertaining," said Jeff Zucker, Chief Executive Officer, NBC Universal Television Group. "We look forward to working with our partners to create and distribute quality kids and parent-friendly programming that focuses on literacy and values."

"Kids and families are at the core of our business, and we constantly seek innovative ways to provide compelling entertainment experiences for them," said John Cassaday, President and CEO of Corus Entertainment Inc., parent company of Nelvana. "This venture both complements and expands our existing U.S. business while advancing our mission to be everywhere that kids are in the new multi-platform universe."

"This is a milestone for kids and families on commercial television," said Eric Ellenbogen, CEO of Classic Media. "At last there is a network that will deliver Big Idea's hilarious brand of values-based entertainment that teaches timeless lessons like self-esteem and sharing, along with Classic's trusted library of beloved animation and live-action favorites."

The partners will each provide expertise and resources from their organizations to enable the new multi-platform network. Classic Media/Big Idea, Scholastic Media, Corus Entertainment's subsidiary Nelvana and NBC Universal will together contribute more than 1,000 half-hours of children's programming that meets the FCC requirements for broadcast children's content. The arrangement provides that in addition to the library of existing content made available to the network, each partner will also produce one original series per year.

The partners will establish an advisory board of experts in children's content that, together with the deep expertise of the network's own content partners, will help guide the development of programming schedules and commercial standards. Details of programming and scheduling specifics will follow swiftly as the partners advance to finalize branding and identity for their network.

About ION Media Networks

ION Media Networks owns and operates the nation's largest broadcast television station group and the i network, reaching approximately 91 million U.S. television households via its nationwide broadcast television, cable and satellite distribution systems. On February 28, 2006, the company announced that it is changing its corporate name from Paxson Communications Corporation to ION Media Networks, Inc. The company trades under the ticker symbol ION and is currently doing business as ION Media Networks pending approval of the corporate name change by its stockholders at its annual meeting on June 23, 2006. For more information, please visit http://www.ionmedia.tv.

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology and children's media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials and toys. Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc., is a leading producer of quality, family-oriented feature films, television programming, videos, interactive media and web sites and is a major developer and marketer of children's brands worldwide. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet site, http://www.scholastic.com.

About Classic Media/Big Idea

Classic Media is America's largest private owner of kids and family entertainment. Classic's library includes more than 4,000 popular and award-winning movie, TV, book and comic titles. The company's rich content library includes some of the world's most trusted names in literary and values-based entertainment, including Golden Books (The Poky Little Puppy, pat the bunny), Dr. Seuss' Gerald McBoing Boing (currently airing on the Cartoon Network), Little Lulu (HBO Family), Lassie (Discovery Networks) and Big Idea's VeggieTales, among many others. Classic's Big Idea is recognized as the leading producer and creator of values-based product in the family entertainment industry. Best known for its award-winning VeggieTales animated series, which has sold more than 47 million videos since 1993, Big Idea is committed to providing entertaining stories that help families teach children important life lessons in a delightfully wacky way.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in both specialty TV and Radio. Corus also owns Nelvana Limited, a leading international producer and distributor of children's programming and products. The Company's other interests include publishing, television broadcasting and advertising services. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.NV.B) and New York (CJR) Exchanges. Corus' website can be found at http://www.corusent.com.

About NBC Universal

NBC Television Network and Telemundo are units of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.

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Prince with Special Guest Tamar to Per4m at 3121 in Las Vegas; Per4mance Marks Debut of 3121 Nightclub

PRINCE with special guest Tamar will per4m Saturday and Sunday, May 27th and 28th at the new 3121 location in Las Vegas at 3765 Las Vegas Blvd. South, an intimate concert venue and nightclub at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

This is Prince's first per4mance in Las Vegas in over 2 years and marks the live premiere of songs from his recent #1 chart-debuting CD 3121. It also marks the premiere of the new location of Prince's 3121 nightclub and per4mance venue hosted at the Empire Ballroom on the Las Vegas Strip. Prince's 3121 parties in Los Angeles have already attracted the reputation 4 being a music-lovers paradise as Hollywood celebs and musical royalty have witnessed stunning live per4mances from Prince and the talented new artist Tamar, whose CD debuts next month, bringing 2 life a wide range of material from brand-new tracks fresh out of the studio to classic jams everyone knows and loves. Now Prince brings his amazing 3121 concert experience 2 the entertainment capital of Las Vegas and sets up shop in an intimate concert venue we're calling 3121 Las Vegas while Prince is in the house. Don't u dare miss what will surely be the start of an historic run of concerts music-lovers will be talking about 4 years 2 come. 3121...that's where the party be.

There will be a 2 ticket limit. The tickets will cost $312.01 each and are general admission. The show is 21 & over and doors open 2 the public at 6 PM the night of the show on Saturday and 8 PM on Sunday. Tickets will go on sale at Ticketmaster on Wednesday, May 10th, check Ticketmaster.com 4 times.

Warner Home Video Rolls out Two More HD DVD Titles; 'Full Metal Jacket' and 'Unforgiven' Debut May 16

Warner Home Video (WHV) has announced the release of the next batch of HD DVD titles: "Full Metal Jacket" and "Unforgiven" debuting May 16. Both titles will be available for $28.99 SRP.

"Full Metal Jacket" is Stanley Kubrick's definitive film about the Vietnam War which follows an 18-year-old marine recruit -- from boot camp to heavy fighting during the 1968 Tet Offensive; "Unforgiven" is Clint Eastwood's classic Western which won 4 Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture.

All bonus materials on the Standard Definition versions of each of the two titles will be included on the HD DVD versions.

Warner Home Video HD DVDs offer resolution six times higher than standard definition DVDs, extraordinarily vibrant contrast and color in addition to beautifully crisp sound. HD DVD also provides a new level of interactivity, giving instant access to extra features with the debut of a seamless menu bar that allows viewers to enjoy features and settings without leaving or interrupting the film.

About Warner Home Video

With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

Bob Newhart, Comedy Legend, to Headline BEA's Annual Book Industry Foundation Benefit; Paula Poundstone to Perform Opening Act!

BookExpo America (BEA) convention officials are pleased to announce that both Bob Newhart and Paula Poundstone will take the stage on behalf of the convention's annual fund-raising event for the Book Industry Foundation. The comedians will entertain BEA's audience of booksellers and book industry professionals in an exclusive performance on Saturday, May 20 at 9pm in Ballroom A at the Washington DC Convention Center. The Book Industry Foundation is comprised of the American Booksellers Foundation For Free Expression (ABFFE) and the Association of American Publishers Get Caught Reading Campaign.

Bob Newhart, long running star of "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" and recently featured on PBS' "American Masters," is a comedy legend who has been entertaining the English-speaking world for nearly a half-century. His classic comedy routines, honed to perfection since he was an accountant in Chicago years ago, remain on full display through concerts and TV acting turns. After more than a year of archiving his event-filled story, he's just finished work on his book, due out this fall from Hyperion. Newhart is also hitting the road, as he has for years, with a stepped up itinerary of live concert dates, stretching from Seattle to Brooklyn. "I started out doing stand-up and it's my first love," notes Newhart.

Paula Poundstone began her career as a stand-up comedian in Boston and then relocated to California, where she became very successful with her stand-up act and began appearing frequently on talk shows. In 1989 she won the American Comedy Award for "Best Female Stand-Up Comic" and in 1990 she wrote and starred in an HBO special "Cats, Cops and Stuff." Poundstone also worked as a political correspondent for the "Tonight Show" during the 1992 Presidential campaign and did the same for "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" in 1996. She has won two Cable Ace Awards in her career and she also wrote a column "Hey, Paula!" for Mother Jones which lasted for five years.

"I am delighted that these performers have agreed to share a stage for this important fund-raising event," notes Courtney Muller, Group Vice President at Reed Exhibitions, which operates BEA. "Like so many of us, I have grown up watching Bob Newhart on television and so I am very anxious to see him in person, as I am to see Paula Poundstone, too! I am grateful to both of these comedians for lending their time as well as their considerable talents to making our evening a success. I know our audience will enjoy their distinct and unique acts."

Bob Newhart's new book, to be titled "I SHOULDN'T EVEN BE DOING THIS," will be published by Hyperion in September '06, and will include stories and anecdotes from throughout Newhart's life and career, from his beginnings as an accountant to the groundbreaking successes of "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart." He will also deliver wry observations on life, and provide a comedic twist to a multitude of topics, including: comedians, accounting, drinking, his hometown of Chicago, family vacations, and air travel, as well as other more painful topics like golf, religion and dentistry.

Paula Poundstone's book, which is titled "THERE IS NOTHING IN THIS BOOK THAT I MEANT TO SAY," is part memoir and part monologue, and will be published by Harmony Books in December '06. Poundstone will use details from the lives of legendary historical figures to introduce and illuminate stories from her own life. Mining gold from the lives of Abraham Lincoln, Helen Keller, Charles Dickens, Joan of Arc and Beethoven, among others, the eccentric and utterly unique mind of Paula Poundstone will dissect, observe and comment on the successes and failures of her own life with spot-on comedic timing.

Bob Newhart's network TV series, "Newhart," was recently chosen as the scene of TV's number one most unexpected moment over a 50-year span from over 100 other shows, according to TV Guide and co-sponsor of the survey, TV Land, which last year gave Newhart its "Icon" Award. The veteran television star and recipient of the prestigious "Mark Twain Award" for humor has also begun a recurring role as "Morty" on the runaway hit, "Desperate Housewives" and has also appeared in 14 feature films, including "Elf" and "Legally Blonde." In December, he co-stars with Noah Wylie in TNT's original film, "The Librarian II." His first album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," based on his original stand-up act, became the first comedy album to go to #1 on the charts and turned him into an immediate sell-out in nightclubs and theater stages all over America.

Paula Poundstone currently performs her stand-up act regularly and she is also a panelist on "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!," a radio game show produced by NPR.

BookExpo America (BEA) is a trade only event.

http://www.bookexpoamerica.com.

BookExpo America (BEA) is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association and the Association of American Publishers, and is managed by Reed Exhibitions (RX), a division of Reed Elsevier plc. Reed Exhibitions is the world's largest organizer of business-to-business events. Each year Reed events assemble about 156,000 suppliers and over a million buyers from around the world. Today, Reed events are held in 35 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia/Pacific, and are organized by 30 fully staffed offices. Reed's portfolio of events serves 49 industries in 12 key sectors. BEA is one of many Reed Elsevier properties within the Reed Global Book Publishing Network, whose trade events include the Asia International Book Fair, London International Book Fair, Salon du Livre: Paris Book Fair, Tokyo International Book Fair and BookExpo Canada, and whose Reed Business Information (RBI) properties include Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, and Variety Magazine. As a member of the Reed Elsevier plc group, a world-leading business and information provider, Reed offers integrated market access programs covering exhibitions, trade publications, direct marketing and the Internet over a database of more than 9 million.

DIRECTV, IGN Entertainment and Key Partners Join Forces to Create New Video Gaming Professional Sports League

Microsoft's Xbox, Mountain Dew, Fox and Best Buy Round-out New Consortium to Launch the Championship Gaming Series in 2007; Three Gaming Tournaments to Be Broadcast Exclusively on DIRECTV in 2006

Today, professional gaming took a giant leap forward. DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading digital service provider, and key partners are taking the professional gaming industry to the next level with the creation of a new video gaming professional sports league that will be the standard for the industry and redefine the consumer gaming experience.

Beginning in 2007, DIRECTV, in conjunction with IGN Entertainment, Microsoft's Xbox, Mountain Dew, Fox Interactive Media (FIM) and Best Buy, will launch The Championship Gaming Series (CGS), a new, professional video gaming league that will rollout televised league play using new technology that takes viewers inside the actual game competitions. The CGS concept is unique to the industry because it consists of an on-going series of competitions as opposed to the scattered gaming events that are currently available today. Throughout the season, teams across the country will battle each other for the coveted "Dew Cup." Details about the Dew Cup will be unveiled by DIRECTV and Mountain Dew later this year, along with information about the unprecedented prize money that will be up for grabs in CGS tournaments.

Through broadcast and online media, the CGS will be available to the gaming community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round. The CGS will leverage IGN Entertainment's media assets, online video game tournament technology, as well as IGN's close relationship with their more than 35 million gamers per month.

The CGS consortium will be led by DIRECTV President of Entertainment, David Hill, well-known for his broadcasting innovations at Fox Sports. The new group will also provide support for the development of the first of three DIRECTV gaming tournaments to be broadcast in July 2006, to DIRECTV's more than 15 million customers nationwide.

"Today, we are making a commitment to the world of E-Sports that will bring the phenomenon of competitive gaming to a critical mass," said Hill. "After researching the current state of E-Sports and identifying a great need for unity throughout the industry, we have gathered together an elite group of consumer, technology and media companies to create and televise the best gaming experience available in the country."

Hill and his team, including Eric Shanks, executive vice president, DIRECTV Entertainment, and Steven Roberts, vice president and general manager, DIRECTV Entertainment, will oversee the development of the CGS tournament that will place virtual cameras within the video games themselves and allow DIRECTV customers to experience video games in much the same manner as other professional sports. CGS tournaments will be broadcast nationwide exclusively on DIRECTV.

"This league will be unrivaled," added Dale Strang, executive vice president and general manager of IGN Entertainment. "In short, the CGS will treat its players in the same manner as traditional sports: huge prize money, instant payouts and massive media coverage using traditional and new media."

The three tournaments this year are considered a warm-up for the start of CGS league play in 2007, will also be covered on IGN's web site, which will offer 24/7 exposure of the events. The first tournament will take place on July 21, 2006.

About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. is the nation's leading digital television service provider with more than 15 million customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV (NYSE:DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel television entertainment. DIRECTV is approximately 37 percent owned by News Corporation.

About IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment, a unit of Fox Interactive Media, Inc., is a leading Internet media and services provider focused on the videogame and entertainment enthusiast markets.

Collectively, IGN's properties reached more than 35 million unique users worldwide in the month of March 2006, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore Media Metrix.(a) IGN's network of videogame-related properties (IGN.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, TeamXbox, Direct2Drive and others), is the web's number one videogame information destination and attracts one of the largest concentrated audiences of young males on the Internet. IGN also owns and operates the popular movie-related website, Rotten Tomatoes, and one of the leading male lifestyle websites, AskMen.com. In addition, IGN provides technology for online game play in videogames. IGN is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices throughout the U.S. and in Montreal.

About Fox Interactive Media

Fox Interactive Media manages the Internet assets from all News Corp. divisions, including the highly trafficked Foxsports.com, Americanidol.com and Fox.com. News Corporation has quickly ascended to the top echelon of Internet properties with the 2005 acquisitions of Intermix Media (the parent company of MySpace.com), Scout Media and IGN Entertainment.

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Activision Announces Next-Generation Console Lineup; In Fiscal Year 2007 Company to Release 10 Next-Gen Titles; Company Also Announces Game Slate for 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) today confirmed that the company is currently in development on three launch titles for both the PlayStation(R) 3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) (formerly code named Revolution) platforms. The company has been working closely with both Sony Computer Entertainment America and Nintendo on the development of "Call of Duty(R) 3" and "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance," which will be released on both next-generation systems, as well as on the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Activision also is developing two completely different games based on the Tony Hawk franchise -- "Tony Hawk's Project 8(TM)" for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and "Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam(TM)" for the Nintendo's new Wii system. In fiscal 2007, the company will release 10 games for the three next-generation platforms, including the titles listed above, as well as "X-Men: The Official Game" for the Xbox 360.

Additionally, at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo, Activision will unveil a sneak peak from its highly anticipated "Spider-Man 3(TM)" video game that demonstrates the in-game model of the renowned Super Hero and the power of next-generation technology. Activision's Windows PC lineup is led by id Software's "Enemy Territory(TM): QUAKE Wars," the highly-anticipated online team-based first-person action game.

These announcements underscore Activision's commitment to being a leader on all of the next-generation gaming systems. The company established an early leadership position on the Xbox 360 and, according to the NPD Group, has the #1 Xbox 360 game with "Call of Duty(R) 2." Activision's next-generation slate is anchored by well-established, recognizable brands that the company owns or controls.

Activision also announced its game lineup for the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 10-12, 2006. The company's slate showcases games for both next-and current-generation consoles and Windows PC platforms.

"Activision will showcase a diverse and well-rounded game slate at this year's E3 convention," said Mike Griffith, President and CEO, Activision Publishing, Inc. "We expect that our well-established brands and multi-platform development strategy should continue to provide us with an advantage in the new console era. The next-generation console systems feature significant visual and audio enhancements that will continue making video games more accessible to audiences worldwide."

Next-Generation Launch Titles:

Activision's PlayStation 3 system launch lineup will take advantage of the hardware's multi-core processing to deliver smoother, faster gaming experiences that will closely resemble feature film quality values. The company's launch games for Nintendo's Wii system will fully utilize the Wii's revolutionary freehand-style controller by offering more immersive gameplay.

"Call of Duty 3," the follow-up to the #1 next-generation game, delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowing campaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout. Through a seamless narrative, "Call of Duty 3" delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action of the Allied offensive that changed the fate of the world. (PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

"Marvel: Ultimate Alliance" is an all-new action/RPG that features over 140 Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains and the largest roster of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players get to create their Super Hero team from over 20 playable characters, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, and through their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and the Marvel Universe, which is revealed in one of several epilogues. (PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Windows PC; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

Designed and built exclusively for Nintendo's next-generation and handheld systems, "Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam" delivers a totally innovative and unique skateboard experience focused on head-to-head racing. The game allows players to feel the breakneck speed of downhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrains while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locations as San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong. Taking on the role of Tony Hawk or one of nine characters, players compete in time-based challenges in one of three gameplay modes, including race, trick and slalom. (Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

Reengineered from the ground up for the PlayStation 3 system and Microsoft's Xbox 360, "Tony Hawk's Project 8" immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail. The game challenges players to experience the intensity and pressure of skating against some of the world's top pros in true to life competitions as they aim to become the #1 skater. (PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP system; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

Powerhouse E3 Lineup:

Set to redefine online action gaming, id Software's "Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars" is the ultimate team- and objective-based multiplayer experience. Developed by Splash Damage and executive produced by id Software, the first person strategic action game is set within the epic "QUAKE(R)" universe in the year 2065 and pits the Allied troops of the Global Defense Force (GDF) against a new Axis of Evil -- the barbaric and technologically advanced Strogg. Built on id Software's new MegaTexture(TM) rendering technology and featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles, "Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars" transports players to the frontlines of an epic new war for Earth. (Windows PC; not yet rated by the ESRB)

Building on "The Movies(TM)'" critically acclaimed gameplay, "The Movies: Stunts & Effects(TM) Expansion Pack" ups the ante on movie production with the addition of stuntmen, death-defying stunts and new stunt double characters; a new particle effects engine that lets players enhance their scenes with incredible visual effects, including fireball explosions, shattering glass, smoke and steam; an all-new "Freecam Mode" that allows players to adjust the camera location, angle, field of view and path to create truly unique movies; and the addition of new miniature sets that let players create dramatic sweeping angles. (Windows PC; summer; Rated "T" (Teen -- Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Tobacco Violence) by the ESRB)

Based on DreamWorks Animation's upcoming film, "Over the Hedge(TM)" takes players on an all-new adventure beyond the movie as they assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground. (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and the PC have been rated E10+; Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS have been rated E by the ESRB; available on North American retail shelves May 9)

"X-Men: The Official Game" catapults players into an original storyline that serves as a prelude to Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Studios' upcoming film, "X-Men: The Last Stand," and allows them to command the distinct powers of Wolverine, Nightcrawler and Iceman as they face off against formidable enemies, battle through massive environments and embark on an epic quest to save mutant-kind. (Rated "T" (Teen -- violence) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and PC by the ESRB; Rated "E-10+" (Everyone 10 and older -- fantasy violence) for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance) by the ESRB; available on North American retail shelves May 16)

Building on last year's #1 poker title and the #1 brand in poker, "World Series of Poker(R): Tournament of Champions" takes a story-based approach, putting players on the Pro Circuit as a new pro and protege of Chris "Jesus" Ferguson. Players test their skills at the premier Circuit Events in hopes of qualifying for the winner-take-all, invitation-only Tournament of Champions at the Rio Resort in Las Vegas. Along the way, they face-off against more top pros than ever before, including Joseph Hachem, the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion, and Jennifer Tilly, the Academy Award-nominated actress and World Series of Poker bracelet holder, among others in hopes of bringing home the Tournament of Champions trophy. (Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PC, PSP system; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

New Online Content:

Further expanding the experience of the #1 title for the Xbox 360, Activision will release four all new "Call of Duty 2" Xbox 360 multiplayer maps at E3 that unleash a blistering barrage of battle for gamers. The four maps will be available via Xbox Live(R) online game network. The Bonus Pack features two maps set in Germany and will be released for free, while the Skirmish Pack contains two additional maps set in Russia and France and will be sold for 400 Microsoft Points(TM) through Xbox Live(R) Marketplace.

Video taped comments from Activision's CEO, Robert Kotick, concerning E3, the PlayStation 3 system.

About id Software

id -- Freud's primal part of the human psyche and one of the hottest game shops on Earth -- has been rocking the gaming world from Mesquite, Texas since 1991. As a renowned leader in the industry, id Software forged such frenetic titles as "Wolfenstein 3D(R)," "DOOM(R)," "DOOM II(R)," "QUAKE(R)," "QUAKE II(R)," "QUAKE III Arena(R)," "QUAKE 4(R)," "Return to Castle Wolfenstein(R)," "DOOM 3(R)" and "Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars(TM)." With intense graphics and mind-blowing action, id's games have helped redefine the modern video game, continually setting industry standards for technology and gameplay. Check out more about id Software at http://www.idsoftware.com.

About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

With a library of over 5,000 characters, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis include feature films, DVD/home video, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Rooted in the creative success of over sixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel's strategy is to leverage its character franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world. More information about Marvel can be found at http://www.marvel.com.

About Wii

Nintendo's next system, Wii (formally code-named Nintendo Revolution), will feature a controller designed to be used with either one hand or two -- a first in the videogame industry. When picked up and pointed at the screen, the controller gives a lightning-quick element of interaction, sensing motion, depth, positioning and targeting dictated by movement of the controller itself.

About Activision, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at http://www.activision.com.

TM, (R), Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS and Wii are trademarks of Nintendo.

Activision is a registered trademark of Activision, Inc. and its affiliates. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Marvel, X-Men, Spider-Man and all related character names and likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. (C) 2006 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.marvel.com. Super Hero(es) and Super Villains are co-owned registered trademarks.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Lionhead, the Lionhead logo, The Movies, The Movies Stunts & Effects and The Movies logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lionhead Studios Ltd.

Tony Hawk is a registered trademark of Tony Hawk, Inc.

Activision and Call of Duty are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.

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Turbine to Showcase Highly Anticipated The Lord of the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM) at E3 2006

Leading MMO Publisher to Offer Playable Demos at Booth #2900 in the West Hall

Turbine, Inc., a premier developer, publisher and operator of online subscription entertainment, today announced its line-up for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), a trade event exclusively dedicated to showcasing the best in interactive entertainment and software. Turbine will unveil a playable version of The Lord of the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM), the world's first and only massively multiplayer online (MMO) role-playing game based upon the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Additionally, the company will demonstrate new content in DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE(TM): Stormreach(TM), the hit game that has quickly become one of the fastest-growing MMOs in North America. Both will be showcased in Turbine's booth at the event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 10-12th, in Booth #2900 in the West Hall.

"Turbine has come a long way since starting as a small development studio nearly 12 years ago," said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "E3 2006 serves as a milestone for the company as we have evolved into one of the largest publishers of MMO games in the industry. We can't wait to show off our latest titles."

The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (LOTRO) allows players to explore the most famous fantasy world of all time, fight the evil minions of the Dark Lord Sauron, and advance their heroes by adventuring through the vast reaches of Middle-earth(TM). Turbine will also begin the registration process for its Beta Program for LOTRO and offer a playable version of the Weathertop experience in its booth.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach was released in February 2006 to critical acclaim and quickly became one of the fastest-growing MMOs in North America. Following on the heels of the Dragon's Vault module, which released in April, Turbine will also be announcing a range of expanded player features and content scheduled to be released later this year.

Executives and members of the development teams from Turbine will be on hand in the company's booth (#2900) located in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The latest community news and images from The Lord of the Rings Online and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach can be found at http://www.thelordoftheringsonline.com and http://www.ddo.com, respectively. Visitors can join the rapidly growing communities for each game, interact with the developers, get detailed game information and receive ongoing first looks at exclusive content. The Lord of the Rings Online is being co-published in North America by Turbine and Midway Home Entertainment Inc. (a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. NYSE: MWY). The game will be co-published by Turbine and Codemasters in Europe. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach is published by Atari, Inc. in the U.S. and Europe.

About Turbine

Turbine, Inc. is a premier developer, publisher and operator of online subscription entertainment and is headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts. The company is one of the largest privately-held online games company in North America. Turbine's catalogue includes some of the most famous online entertainment brands, including Asheron's Call(R), DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE(TM): Stormreach(TM), and The Lord of the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM). For more information on Turbine and its services, please visit http://www.turbine.com.

About Midway

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices throughout the world, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for major videogame systems and personal computers. More information about Midway and its products can be found at http://www.midway.com.

About Codemasters

Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience on current and future gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company's dominant brands include Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, LMA Manager, Brian Lara Cricket and Operation Flashpoint. The company is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire UK and maintains European operations in Germany, France, Spain, and Benelux. The company has its US headquarters in New York. More information about the company and its products is available online at http://www.codemasters.com.

About Atari

New York-based Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) develops interactive games for all platforms and is one of the largest third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company's 1,000+ titles include hard-core, genre-defining franchises such as DRIVER(TM), The Matrix(TM) (Enter The Matrix and The Matrix: Path of Neo), Stuntman(TM) and Test Drive(R); and mass-market and children's franchises such as Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues(TM) and Dora the Explorer(TM), and Dragon Ball Z(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext - ISIN: FR-0000052573), the largest interactive games publisher in Europe.

About The HASBRO PROPERTIES GROUP

The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.

About Tolkien Enterprises

The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises is the holder of worldwide motion picture, legitimate stage, merchandising, and other rights in J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien Enterprises has been producing and licensing films, stage productions and merchandise based on Tolkien's works for almost 30 years. Its headquarters are in Berkeley, California, and its website may be found at http://www.tolkien-ent.com.

"The Lord of the Rings Online," "Shadows of Angmar," "Middle-earth," "The Lord of the Rings," and the names of the characters, events, items and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises under license to Turbine, Inc. Turbine and the Turbine logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Turbine, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE, STORMREACH and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wizards of the Coast Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions, and are used with permission. Hasbro and its logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions, and are used with permission. Atari and the Atari logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc. Turbine and the Turbine logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Turbine, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Eidos Sign Videogame Distribution Agreement for Tom and Jerry Tales; North American and European Distribution for Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance Portable Systems in Fall 2006

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a premier developer and licensor of entertainment content in the interactive space, and Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, have signed an agreement for the North American and European distribution of Tom and Jerry Tales(TM) for Nintendo DS(TM) system and Game Boy(R) Advance system, launching in Fall 2006.

In Tom and Jerry Tales, vast and colorful environments allow players to experience the struggle between cat and mouse fans have enjoyed for decades. The game features the classic high jinks of Tom and Jerry along with an original art style. Gamers take on the role of Jerry, whose antics lead the housecat Tom into trouble. With Tom hot on his trail, the gamer relies on both sharp reflexes and strategy as Jerry to avoid booby traps and achieve each level's goal to return to the mouse hole safely.

About Sensory Sweep Studios

Sensory Sweep, well known for its cross platform technology, is one of the industry's leading independent video game developers. Having worked with publishers such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, EA, Capcom, 2K, and D3, Sensory Sweep remains one of most sought after development studios and is among the largest independently owned and operated.

About Eidos Interactive Ltd

Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. Following the acquisition of EIDOS Plc in May 2005, the Group has a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider: Legend, Conflict: Global Storm, Hitman: Blood Money, Championship Manager, Just Cause, Battlestations: Midway, Urban Chaos: Riot Response and the interactive rights to Reservoir Dogs and Highlander.

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc., a Warner Bros Entertainment Company, is a premier licensor and a developer of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including consoles, PC-based gaming and wireless applications.

TOM AND JERRY and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C) Turner Entertainment Co.

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NBA Offers 2006 NBA Playoffs on the iTunes Music Store; NBA Fans Can Now Download NBA Playoffs and The Finals to iPod

The NBA has teamed up with Apple to bring the 2006 Playoffs to the iTunes(R) Music Store (http://www.itunes.com) providing basketball fans the ability to download full game recaps of every remaining NBA Playoffs and Finals game broadcast by all NBA networks including ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBATV to their computer or iPod(R) within 24 hours after games conclude.

In addition to the 15 to 20 minute full game recaps available for each 2006 Playoffs game, during The Finals, fans will also be able to purchase complete game replays of every Finals game the day after they air on ABC.

ABC, ESPN and TNT Sports join the NBA in the launch of the service. TNT Sports will provide more than 15 episodes of the Emmy Award-winning studio show, Inside the NBA on TNT that will feature exclusive off-camera footage and interaction between Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson. Episodes will also include guest appearances by TNT analysts Reggie Miller and Magic Johnson and the host of NBA players and legends who visit the set throughout the Playoffs.

The "2006 NBA Playoffs on iTunes" content will be promoted across ESPN and ESPN.com, TNT and NBA TV and will provide fans with an unprecedented new way of following the NBA Playoffs leading up to and throughout The Finals on ABC starting on June 8.

Fans will be able to access the NBA content on iTunes through several download options including a first of its kind "Follow Your Team" package which provides fans to receive automatic downloads of each of their favorite team's games.

Fans can choose from the following options:

2006 NBA Playoffs: Follow Your Team

Fans who purchase the "Follow You Team" option to one of the league's eight Conference Semfinal Playoff teams will receive full game recaps of every game the team plays from the Conference Semifinals through The Finals and a season recap video for $8.99.

Inside the NBA on TNT

Fans who purchase this service will receive every episode of Inside the NBA on TNT from the Conference Semifinals through the Conference Finals including exclusive bonus segments for $8.99.

The Finals

Fans who purchase a special Finals package will receive complete game replays of every game of The Finals on ABC for $5.99.

Individual Games or Episodes

Fans can also select any 15 to 20 minute full game recap, complete game replay of The Finals or Inside the NBA on TNT a la carte for $1.99. All will be available on iTunes within 24 hours after games conclude.

"The NBA Playoffs and The Finals showcase the best athletes in the world competing for the ultimate prize and now fans can catch up and relive the excitement by downloading every remaining game and series through iTunes," said Brenda Spoonemore, Senior Vice President of Interactive Services, NBA Entertainment. "Tech-savvy NBA fans want more ways to experience the passion of the NBA and together with our television partners, we're happy to make this first ever playoff download package available."

"We're thrilled to be offering basketball fans this unique opportunity to follow NBA Playoffs on iTunes," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "With the new 'Follow Your Team' feature, fans automatically receive full game recaps of every game their favorite team plays from the Conference Semifinals through The Finals."

The NBA has long been a leader in unveiling groundbreaking features that utilize the latest technologies enhancing the overall NBA game experience for fans. The NBA was the first major professional sports league to feature a live Webcast of a game in streaming video (April 2001 on NBA.com), launch a 24-hour television channel (NBA TV in November 1999) and unveil language-specific international destinations on the Internet (NBA.com/japan in June 1999).

About the NBA

The NBA, founded in 1946, is a global sports and entertainment brand that features 30 teams in the United States and Canada. During the 2005-06 season, the NBA will distribute 44,000 hours of programming to 215 countries and territories in 43 languages. The league's worldwide reach can also be seen with 82 international players on NBA rosters. Domestically, the NBA will broadcast 142 games on national television this season on ABC, TNT, ESPN and ESPN2, and is on pace to eclipse attendance records for the third consecutive season.

NBA Entertainment, the league's award-winning production and programming division, produces NBA TV, a 24-hour television network, and exclusive content for each of the NBA's team web sites, and the league's official sites, NBA.com, WNBA.com and NBADLEAGUE.com. The NBA is also an established leader in sports marketing, currently maintaining its longest list of fully integrated domestic and global marketing partnerships with the most recognizable brands in the world, including the leading Internet content and technology providers that bring the game even closer to fans around the world.

As fans witness tremendous performances on the court, some of the NBA's most significant efforts occur off the court. This past year, the league launched its most ambitious community outreach endeavor, NBA Cares. Over a five-year span, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than one million hours of volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 educational and athletic facilities where children can learn and play. For more information on the NBA, visit NBA.com.

The ANT Commandos Release Three Amazing New Game Controllers

The ANT Commandos (TAC) today announced the release of their advanced Shredder Guitar Controller, specifically designed for use with Guitar Hero for Sony PlayStation2. TAC is also introducing the Super Arena Pad for use with hand-to-hand combat games and the Soccer Arena Soccer Pad, which is fully compatible with FIFA Soccer games.

The Shredder Guitar Controller allows Guitar Hero players to upgrade to a better controller with a host of design improvements, including a re-configured button cluster, which prevents players from accidentally pausing the game, and its sleek body style is reminiscent of the famous single-coil guitar models played by artists like Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones.

The Shredder Guitar Controller is the only alternative guitar controller available for Red Octane's runaway bestseller, Guitar Hero, which took the Best of Show prize during its debut at E3 2005 and promises to be among the top 10 titles of the decade.

"We felt the game deserved an amazing controller," said Raymond Yow, director of marketing at TAC. "The buttons have been redesigned to eliminate the pausing problem, and users say they love the tighter response of the whammy bar; we shortened the overall length to reduce fatigue during extended play, and the Star Power feature no longer requires a full vertical tilt."

In addition to the Shredder Guitar Controller, TAC has combined infrared ray emission and multi-channel wireless emission technologies to create two breakthrough controllers for complete physical interaction with combat and soccer games. Instead of traditional finger play, all four limbs are employed to jump, kick, punch, shoot, block and more. Above an extremely healthy cardiovascular benefit, these exciting controllers deliver a level of adrenaline-pumping realism, which players could only dream about in the past. The Soccer Arena Soccer Pad has been designed for use with FIFA Soccer 2006 and other FIFA games; the Super Arena Pad is compatible with all hand-to-hand combat games.

The ANT Commandos (TAC), headquartered in Chino, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative peripherals and accessories for the interactive entertainment industry.

PS2 and PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Guitar Hero is a trademark of RedOctane Inc.

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Top Singers to Compete in 's-Hertogenbosch / The Netherlands

The 46th International Vocal Competition (IVC) in 's-Hertogenbosch will be held from the 11 to 25 September 2006. It will be the first time that the preselection, competition as well as related events will happen in one event. Top young singers from all over the world will come to the historical city of 's-Hertogenbosch.

IVC is the only international singing competition in the Netherlands, and many top classical singers launched their careers there. An IVC winner is assured of an international career. Winners in recent years were the Dutch talents Margriet van Reisen, Cora Burggraaf and Lenneke Ruiten, who now cause an international sensation. Some well known past winners include Jard van Nes, Robert Holl, Nelly Miricioiu, Elly Ameling, Thomas Hampson, Ileana Cotrubas. Many winners have since returned to 's-Hertogenbosch offering their experience and services to IVC. For example, bass singer Robert Holl (winner 1st price 1971) will be present this year as jury member, leader of a masterclass and singer in a symphonic concert.

A few young Dutch singers who took part in national pre-selections are assured of participation in the competition. All others must give proof of their capabilities in the International Pre-selections during the first week. These will be held in the 'Toonzaal', formerly a synagogue where several Jewish elements are still present.

The contest in the second week (First Round, Semi-Final and Final), will be held in the 'Theater aan de Parade'. Some members of the juries are the singers Roberta Alexander, Robert Holl and Christa Ludwig, pianist Rudolf Jansen and conductor Kenneth Montgomery.

During the event Christa Ludwig, Rudolf Jansen and others will give a masterclass.

In the Final on Sunday 24 September, a symphony orchestra ('Het Brabants Orkest') will accompany.

A total amount of over 40,000 euros is available as cash prizes; the first prize is 10,000 euros.

Contestants in the Semi-Final and Final must sing a mandatory song, created by the Dutch composer Robin de Raaff. Several arrangements of the song have been created which are suitable for all kinds of voices and various accompaniments.

Applying for the Competition is still possible. More information is available at www.ivc.nu or on request via e-mail address info@ivc.nu

Source: International Vocal Competition

OpenTV Powers High Definition Television for TPS

French Satellite Provider Delivers HD in France, including the World Cup HD Experience on TF1 and M6 Channels.

OpenTV Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTV), a leading provider of enabling technologies for advanced digital television services, today announced that TPS, a leading French digital television company, has launched high definition television service in France using OpenTV advanced digital television solutions.

In 2005, TPS selected OpenTV as its technology partner for the development and deployment of its advanced set-top box platform on which TPS launched its high definition television (HDTV)/MPEG4 satellite services based on Thomson ST7100 set-top boxes. TPS began deploying its HD-capable set-top boxes to commercial customers on April 28, 2006. HD channels currently available through the TPS service include TPS Star, TF1, and M6. The World Cup is expected to be broadcast in HD on TF1 and M6.

"The launch of TPS HD service is an important milestone in our relationship," said Regis Saint Girons, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Europe at OpenTV. "We're proud that OpenTV Core 2.0(TM) Middleware technology was chosen by TPS to help it deliver the ultimate HD viewing experience to its subscribers. The solution also provides compatibility with existing interactive TV services. We look forward to further supporting TPS' goals by continuing to deliver compelling and revolutionary offerings quickly and cost-effectively."

"We're thrilled to be bringing the first-ever World Cup viewing experience in HD to France, on TF1 and M6, delivering an unmatched TV picture and sound quality," said Denis Minoux, CTO of TPS. "OpenTV's market leadership, expertise, and superior technology are furthering our mission in delivering a richer and more compelling television experience for all of our subscribers across France."

About OpenTV

OpenTV is one of the world's leading providers of technologies and services enabling the delivery of digital and interactive television. The company's software has been integrated in over 63 million digital set-top-boxes in 96 countries. The software enables enhanced television, interactive shopping, interactive and addressable advertising, games and gaming, personal video recording, and a variety of consumer care and communication applications. For more information, please visit www.opentv.com.

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

Source: OpenTV Corp.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Launches 'Greatest Hits' Program for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) System Five First-Party Titles Represent the First-Ever Selection of PSP 'Greatest Hits'; Additional Third-Party Titles to Follow

Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the launch of the first "Greatest Hits" for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system. The initial selection includes five first-party titles -- Ape Escape(R): On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury(R): Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf(R): Open Tee, Twisted Metal(TM): Head On, and Wipeout(R)Pure -- that will be available for $19.99 SRP on July 25. Nearly 15 third-party games will be added to the "Greatest Hits" roster in the future. The launch of the inaugural PSP "Greatest Hits" comes at a time when the PSP system continues to lead the market as the ultimate in portable gaming and entertainment.

"The PSP is our fastest growing format ever, and with the introduction of this 'Greatest Hits' selection, consumers can check out some of the best-selling titles that have made the system such a success," said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "As the library of PSP games continues to grow, the 'Greatest Hits' offer a variety of titles ideal for gaming on the go -- all at a great value."

About the "Greatest Hits" Titles:

-- Ape Escape: On The Loose is the introduction of the popular Ape

Escape(R) series onto the PSP system. Entertaining for gamers of all

types, Ape Escape: On The Loose features multiplayer functionality and

a wide variety of mini-games for players of all ages. This imaginative

game provides players the challenge of capturing more than 200 monkeys

in eight vibrant worlds spanning more than 20 levels in order to

prevent them from changing history! Rating: "E" for Everyone

-- ATV Offroad Fury Blazin' Trails is an intense, free-roaming, off-road

racing game that players can take anytime, anywhere. Supporting up to

four players via wireless multiplayer connectivity, riders can choose

from more than 24 highly detailed ATVs as they tear it up on more than

30 unique environments with six distinct terrain types including snow,

dirt, mud, ice, water and grass. ATV Offroad Fury(R) Blazin' Trails

provides gamers several gameplay options including a training course,

and competitions in several race modes such as race, freestyle, career

or any of the various mini-games. Rating: "E" for Everyone

-- Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, part of the multimillion-unit-selling Hot

Shots Golf franchise, features six all-new courses and an all-new

character customization feature that includes over 250 customizable

body parts, accessories, clubs and balls. Also, as virtual golfers

spend more time on the greens, they will improve their character's

experience and abilities. Now, with the advent of wireless multiplayer

connectivity, gamers can get their virtual tee times and play anywhere,

anytime, including two-person matches, eight-person tournaments and

two-person miniature golf rounds. Rating: "E 10+" for Everyone, ages

10 and up

-- Twisted Metal: Head-On, built from the ground up by Incognito

Entertainment, the pioneers of the car-combat genre, allows gamers to

take destruction anywhere, anytime. Supporting up to six players via

wireless multiplayer connectivity, gamers can go head-to-head or

compete against AI vehicles and deliver the devastation as they strap

themselves into one of 14 lethal machines on wheels equipped with

machine guns, turbo boosts and special attacks unique to each vehicle.

Once a vehicle is selected, gamers can take their road rage out on

opponents in 12 unworldly destructible arenas. Rating: "T" for Teen

-- Wipeout Pure provides an intense, combat racing experience as players

choose from five different speed classes and race relentlessly around

16 futuristic, racing tracks. Supporting up to eight players via a

Wi-Fi link for multiplayer gameplay, gamers will be able to take on

their friends and attempt to blast enemy ships to pieces in a fierce

competition for top racing honors. Fresh downloadable content,

including new tracks, ships, skins, and music, can be downloaded to a

Memory Stick Duo(TM) to expand the racing experience and allow for

personalization of the game. Rating: "E" for Everyone

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(TM) game console, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and the upcoming, much-anticipated PLAYSTATION(R)3 system.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Visit us on the Web at www.us.playstation.com.

Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

CONTACT: Al de Leon, +1-650-655-7348, or al_deleon@playstation.sony.com,
or Jennifer Clark, +1-650-655-5994, or Jennifer_clark@playstation.sony.com,
both of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

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

Parlour Boys 'Lovers' and More Now Available on V CAST Music From Verizon Wireless ,Verizon Wireless Releases Full-Track Music Downloads, Ring Tones and Ring Back Tones From the 'Calling All Bands' Winner
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Verizon Wireless, the nation's premier wireless service provider, announced today that V CAST Music songs, ring tones, ring back tones (a song that is played for callers instead of the traditional ring) from Parlour Boys are now available to Verizon Wireless customers. Parlour Boys won the "Calling All Bands" contest and Verizon Wireless has made the winning song, "Lovers," as well as "Vicious" and "Sick Friends," available in three different forms so that fans from coast to coast can enjoy their favorite music the way they want it.

John Buckman of Parlour Boys said, "We can hardly believe that, through their cell phones, millions of Verizon Wireless subscribers can listen to the music we create from almost anywhere in the United States! In addition to this honor, we are solidifying the plans to record our first music video, sponsored by the great people at Myspace.com. This opportunity is one of many crucial steps in introducing the world to the Parlour Boys sound, experience and art."

In addition to the forthcoming music video, the band is also planning a summer concert tour that kicks off later this month. The Kentucky-bred Parlour Boys have a large following of dedicated fans and a reputation for exciting shows. Formed in 2005, the band's music is described as being energetic and dynamic. Their self-titled debut EP was released in January 2006.

Verizon Wireless and MySpace introduced the Parlour Boys to the mobile world when the companies announced the band and their song "Lovers" as the winner of the "Calling All Bands" contest at the end of March. The Parlour Boys were selected from more than 4,000 entries to be the first unsigned band to launch their career on V CAST Music, the most comprehensive mobile music service in the country.

V CAST Music lets customers play music on their wireless phones - the same device they have come to rely upon for entertainment, information and mobile communication. V CAST Music lets customers browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones over Verizon Wireless' broadband network - the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation - or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store.

"Lovers," "Vicious" and "Sick Friends" are now available on V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless as full song downloads. V CAST Music songs cost $0.99 if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone. For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/music.

Verizon Wireless customers can also purchase ring tones of "Lovers," "Vicious" and "Sick Friends" on select Get It Now(R)-enabled phones for $2.99 through VZW Tones in the getTONES shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled handset and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.

Ring back tones of the three songs are available for purchase for $1.99 each, which provides unlimited use for one year, plus $0.99 monthly access. Verizon Wireless customers can visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ringback for more information or for instructions on how to sign up for ring back tones right from their TXT Messaging-capable phones.

Customers can learn more about VCAST Music from Verizon Wireless, Get It Now and ring back tones at Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations throughout the country and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 53 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD).

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

ESI Entertainment Systems launches on-line auction service PlayFare(TM)

ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. (TSX: ESY) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, PlayLine Inc., has launched PlayFare(TM) (www.playfare.ca), a patent-pending on-line auction service that allows electronic wallet holders to instantly, safely, and anonymously buy and sell e-money at market-driven prices from an international base of consumers.

"We believe that PlayFare(TM) revolutionizes payment privacy on the Internet while utilizing the power of a global economy," said Michael Meeks, President of ESI. "By leveraging and extending auction services and person-to- person payments, we have eliminated the requirement for Citadel Commerce Corp., our payment processing company, to retain local bank processing capabilities, thereby ensuring Citadel's continued ability to provide payment services to its customers."

PlayFare(TM) addresses two major concerns for Internet consumers:

- Privacy and Purchasing Rights: It allows consumers to purchase

e-money from other consumers, who may be located in other

jurisdictions, for use in their electronic wallet accounts, while

protecting their privacy and purchasing rights;

- Conversion of e-money into Local Funds: It allows consumers with

e-money in their wallets to sell it to other consumers in order to

convert e-money into local funds.

PlayFare(TM) supports myCitadel Wallet, a leading e-money solution from Citadel Commerce Corp., an ESI subsidiary, and aligns buyers and sellers with complimentary intentions (i.e. consumers wanting to make deposits and consumers wanting to make withdrawals). When a successful bid completes, payment is separately and independently arranged between the buyer and the seller using traditional auction payment services. After confirmation of receipt of funds by the seller, escrowed e-money is instantly released by PlayFare(TM) to the buyer's myCitadel Wallet account.

PlayFare(TM) allows a consumer to move e-money into or out of their electronic wallet without having to provide personal banking details to an out-of-country payment processor; this protects the consumer's financial information and spending history.

About ESI Entertainment Systems Inc.

ESI Entertainment Systems Inc. ("ESI") (TSX: ESY) provides products and services to the international gaming industry through its three principal subsidiaries, Citadel Commerce Corp., ESI Integrity Inc. and PlayLine Inc. ESI's products and services, which primarily consist of payment processing, transaction monitoring and turnkey gaming platforms, are deployed in the on-line and land based gaming markets.

For further information please contact:

ESI Entertainment Systems Inc.

Peter Falk to Receive Legend Award at VSDA's Home Entertainment 2006
Iconic Actor Lauded for Contributions to Home Entertainment Industry

Actor Peter Falk will receive the Legend Award at VSDA's Home Entertainment 2006, organizers of the show announced today. The award will be presented during the Home Entertainment Awards show on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"Peter Falk is an entertainment icon who typifies VSDA's Legend Award," said VSDA President Bo Andersen. "It is with great joy that we announce the presentation of this award to Mr. Falk, a uniquely talented and distinguished actor who has the rare ability to shine in both leading and supporting roles."

Although best known for his portrayals of raincoat-wearing Detective Columbo on television, Peter Falk is also an accomplished and celebrated screen actor as evidenced by his Academy Award nominations for the films "Murder, Inc." "and Pocketful Of Miracles." Born in New York City in 1927, Peter Falk made his television debut in 1957 on "Robert Montgomery Presents." The following year he made his silver screen debut in the 1958 picture "Wind Across The Everglades." Falk has since made memorable contributions to family favorites "The Princess Bride" and "Shark Tale." Earlier this year he co-starred with Paul Reiser in the film "The Thing About My Folks."

Falk can be seen next in "Checking Out," in theaters this summer and debuting on DVD November 7, 2006 from Allumination FilmWorks. This heart-warming comedy also features Laura San Giacomo, David Paymer, and Judge Reinhold. Peter Falk stars as Morris Applebaum, a feisty retired thespian. On the eve of his 90th birthday, Morris invites his three middle-aged children back to his apartment for the party of a lifetime. As a postscript, Morris informs his children that after the party he plans to bring the curtain down on himself and make his "final exit." Flying in from all parts of the country, his children converge on their father's home to try and convince him that his final scenes are yet to be written and that life is still worth living.

For more information about VSDA and Home Entertainment 2006, see: http://www.homeentertainmentevents.com/.

Source: VSDA

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

VH1 Launches Its Online Games Hub Featuring VH1 Original Games Like 'Escape the Paparazzi' and the 'VH1 Classic Arcade' With Old-School Favorites Like 'Spy Hunter(R)'

VH1 Games Features Online Games, Downloadable Games for Purchase, and a Dedicated Gaming Blog

VH1 today announced the launch of VH1 Games (http://games.vh1.com/) -- the ultimate online gaming destination for gamers, puzzle experts, and pop culture fans. In addition to a broad collection of word games, action games and puzzles, the VH1 Games hub offers original games from VH1, top downloadable games, and popular classic arcade games from the 70's, 80's and 90's -- decades VH1 celebrates through its on- air and broadband programming. VH1 Games also provides gaming news and commentary through its dedicated blog, "VH1 Game Break."

VH1 Classic Arcade & VH1 Games Originals

VH1 Games introduces the "VH1 Classic Arcade" -- a collection of authentic online versions of old-school arcade classics like Spy Hunter, Joust(R), Defender(R), and Rampage(R). VH1 has obtained a license from Midway to provide nostalgic games offered in the classic arcade section of the site. The games will be packaged together with editorial content relevant to the time when these games were originally released.

VH1 Games also offers original games based on VH1's hit TV shows and pop culture, as well as classic-inspired games including VH1's new mini-game compilation, "The Arcade Strikes Back." VH1's original games include titles such as "Escape the Paparazzi," "Sudoku Fortunes," and "I Love Toys."

"We have created a gaming site that extends the VH1 brand by playing off of VH1's distinct programming," said Tina Imm, Vice President, Digital Media, VH1. "Our original games and 'VH1 Classic Arcade' give our viewers and the enormous numbers of casual online gamers a great mix of old and new games, editorial content, and industry news."

In addition to the classic and original online games, VH1 has partnered with Big Fish Games to offer over 100 of the Web's most popular downloadable games in a variety of genres including puzzles, word games, Mahjong games, and action games. Players can download one hour trials of the games, or purchase the full versions for $19.99.

"VH1 Game Break" and Community Features

VH1 Games has also launched a new blog, "VH1 Game Break"

(http://gamebreak.vh1.com/), which spans both the PC/online and console video game worlds with an in-depth focus on classic arcade games, independent games, and innovation in the games industry. "VH1 Game Break" offers news and features as well as reviews and recommendations.

Additional VH1 Games features, such as leader boards, send-to-a-friend capabilities, and gamer profiles gives users ample opportunity to learn more about the games they love and to connect with others who share the same interests.

VH1 has allied with industry leaders Big Fish Games, a game developer and distributor and Midway, a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer to provide VH1 Games. Big Fish Games has been tapped for their expertise in the downloadable game market, game publishing, and merchandising. Through its licensing agreement with VH1, Midway is providing authentic arcade classic games to the hub.

For more information on VH1 Games visit http://games.vh1.com/.

VH1 Coverage From E3

As in prior years, VH1 will cover the E3 gaming and entertainment event editorially. Hosted by VH1's Aamer Haleem, in-depth coverage will appear on- air through VH1 News segments, on VSPOT -- VH1's broadband channel, and on VH1 Mobile. Coverage will provide VH1 viewers with an insiders' look at this premiere gaming event. Visit http://vspot.vh1.com/ the week of May 22 to watch VH1's coverage of E3.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 87 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array for digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul, VH Uno and VH1 Country. Connect with VH1 at http://www.vh1.com/.

VSPOT at VH1.com (http://vspot.vh1.com/) -- VH1's broadband channel -- brings viewers the richest music and pop-culture video content while it's happening: live events, series sneak peeks, exclusive celeb Q&A's, movie trailers, in-studio performances and original series, not to mention thousands of music videos, customizable play lists and artist interviews.

VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

SPY HUNTER, DEFENDER, JOUST and RAMPAGE are registered trademarks of Midway Amusement Games, LCC used under license.

Web site: http://games.vh1.com/
http://gamebreak.vh1.com/
http://vspot.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1.com/

Eric Clapton's Landmark Debut Solo Album Remastered and Expanded to Include Never-Before-Released Alternate Mix of the Entire Album, Session Outtakes and More

Eric Clapton is the most admired and honored guitarist of the rock era. By the time he recorded his 1970 solo debut, he was already a superstar thanks to his work in the Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream and Blind Faith. Today, the 17-time Grammy winner is the only three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- with the Yardbirds, Cream and solo. Revisiting his debut album, ERIC CLAPTON - DELUXE EDITION (Polydor/UMe), to be released May 23, 2006, explores the landmark recording by expanding the album to two CDs with a remastered version of the original, a previously unreleased mix of the entire album, session outtakes, and related singles recordings.

The guitarist became a genuinely well-rounded recording artist with ERIC CLAPTON. Yet he was reticent to launch a solo career and so he surrounded himself with the artists he had been touring with, notably Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett and Friends, including keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle, drummer Jim Gordon, percussionist Tex Johnson, backup singer Rita Coolidge and horn players Jim Price and Bobby Keys as well as Leon Russell and Sonny Curtis. Embracing an organic rock/country/R&B/gospel rootsy vibe, the album set a tone that has distinguished Clapton ever since.

ERIC CLAPTON was mixed by renowned producer/engineer Tom Dowd, who had previously worked on the Cream classics DISRAELI GEARS and WHEELS OF FIRE. The album hit #13 on the charts and featured Clapton's Top 20 pop cover of J.J. Cale's "After Midnight" plus "Let It Rain," which guested Stephen Stills, and favorites "I've Told You For The Last Time" and "Don't Know Why." The DELUXE EDITION adds "Blues In 'A,'" "Teasin'" and a previously unreleased early version of "Let It Rain", entitled "She Rides."

But there was also a second, distinctive mix of the album, prepared by album producer/co-writer/arranger Delaney Bramlett -- a mix preferred by many who have heard both. On Disc Two of ERIC CLAPTON - DELUXE EDITION that mix is issued for the first time. Also making debuts are previously unreleased studio takes on "Don't Know Why" and "I've Told You For The Last Time." Added too are singles "Comin' Home" and "Groupie (Superstar)," both from Delaney & Bonnie and Friends featuring Eric Clapton.

Even before the album was released, Clapton exited the solo spotlight to form Derek and the Dominos with Whitlock, Radle and Gordon. But a few years later he would return to continue one of rock's most enduring careers.

Source: Universal Music Enterprises

10th Annual Webby Awards Unveil Year's Best Web Sites; MySpace Founders, Thomas Friedman, The Gorillaz, Marc Cuban, Internet Co-Inventor Dr. Bob Kahn, and Webby Winners To Be Honored at June 12th Ceremony in New York
http://www.webbyawards.com

The winners of the 10th Annual Webby Awards will be saluted alongside an remarkable slate of Special Achievement honorees, including the founders of MySpace.com, Thomas Friedman, Mark Cuban, The Gorillaz, and Internet co-inventor Dr. Robert Kahn, at the June 12th gala in New York City, the International Academy of the Digital Arts and Sciences announced today.

Webby Awards winners were revealed today in 69 business, consumer and culture categories - from favorites like Community, Fashion, Film and Politics to new categories making their debut this year such as Podcasts, Best Visual Design, Business Blog and Best Use of Video or Moving Image. The 10th Annual Webby Awards received a record 5,500 entries from over 40 countries around the world.

In addition, over 300,000 votes were cast by people around the world speaking out for their favorite sites as part of the People's Voice Awards. A full list of Webby Award and People's Voice Award winners - and the people behind them - can be found at http://www.webbyawards.com/.

Organizers also announced recipients of this year's Webby Special Achievement awards, including:

-- Webby Breakout of the Year: social networking sensation MySpace.com

and its founders Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe.

-- Webby Artist of the Year: The Gorillaz, the world's most successful

virtual band and a pioneer in fusing music and animation.

-- Webby Entrepreneur of the Year: Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas

Mavericks and HDNet and evangelist for the power of technology to

drive change.

-- Webby Person of the Year: Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist

and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The World is Flat: A Brief

History of The 21st Century.

-- Webby Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Robert Kahn, co-inventor of the

TCP/IP protocols, the technology used to transmit information on

today's Internet.

Proclaimed "the online equivalent of an Oscar" by the New York Times (June 21, 2005), The Webby Awards is the leading international honor for Web sites and the innovators behind them. The Webby Awards is presented by the Academy, a global organization with over 500 members including musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, and fashion designer Max Azria.

Over 600 winners, industry leaders, and celebrities will attend the June 12th ceremony at New York City's landmark Cipriani Wall Street. For the second year in a row, Rob Corddry of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will emcee the evening's festivities.

In keeping with Webby tradition, all winners and Webby Special Achievement honorees will be limited to five-word acceptance speeches. Last year's Webby Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Al Gore made worldwide headlines with his speech - "Please don't recount this vote."

"The winners of the 10th Annual Webby Awards reflect the web's incredible diversity and the vital role it plays in all aspects of our daily lives," said Tiffany Shlain, Webby founder and ambassador. "We're proud to salute the people and organizations whose groundbreaking ideas are reshaping how we experience our world."

Highlights of the 10th Annual Winners include:

-- Winners ranged from new and up-and-coming sites like The Huffington

Post (Political Blog), Style Wars (Best Visual Design) and

FabChannel.com (Music) to powerhouses like Paypal (Financial

Services), ESPN (Sports), Expedia (Travel), and Bank of America

(Banking/Bill Paying).

-- Reflecting the past year's news, trends, and ideas, winners include

The Katrina Help Center (Charitable Organization), San Francisco's

disaster preparedness site 72Hours (Government) and hybrid vehicle

guide UCS HybridCenter (Guides).

-- Sites winning in more than one category include BBC for BBC

Cumbria/Digital Lives (Community) and BBC News (News); Google for

Google Earth (Best Visual Design/Function and Broadband) and Google

Maps (Services); and Flickr (Best Navigation/Structure and Best

Practices).

-- People's Voice winners included established sites like BabyCenter

(Kids/Parenting), MyYahoo! (Best Home/Welcome Page), Library of

Congress (Cultural Institution), and CNET (Guides/Reviews/Ratings), as

well as popular favorites like TripAdvisor (Community), CuteOverload

(Cultural/Personal Blog), and Bebo (Social Networking).

-- 19 sites won both a Webby Award and a People's Voice Award including:

Redken Haircolor (Beauty and Cosmetics), Style.com (Fashion), The

Onion (Humor), 2006 Sundance Film Festival (Movie and Film), mediaBOOM

(Professional Services), Above the Influence (Youth) and Google Maps

(Services).

-- International winners of The 10th Annual Webby Awards include: The

United Kingdom's Official Portable PlayStation Site (Consumer

Electronics), The Netherlands' Fabchannel.com (Music), New Zealand's

NewZealand.com/travel (Tourism), and Canada's Big Ideas Come from Big

Pencils (Best Visual Design/Aesthetic).

-- Arnold Worldwide, POKE, Avenue A/Razorfish, Critical Mass, DDB, Big

Spaceship, Second Story Interactive, Framfab, Mullen, and Bloc Media

are among the interactive, advertising, and design agencies behind the

winning sites.

Title Sponsors for The 10th Annual Webby Awards are:

-- The new AOL.com(R), AOL's next generation broadband Web portal, offers

an extensive array of content and features available for free. Web

users can access industry leading communication products; the best

programming from news, sports and personal finance to music, movies,

television and games; as well as an innovative video media experience,

all from one place.

-- The Creative Group, a division of Robert Half International, the

premier staffing company for creative professionals.

For a list of all winners of The 10th Annual Webby Awards, visit http://www.webbyawards.com/

About The Webby Awards:

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards is the leading international honors for Web sites. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 535-member judging organization consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL.com, The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek Magazines; Fortune and FSB; OnRequest Images, IDG; PricewaterhouseCoopers; iStockphoto, American Marketing Association; 2Advanced Studios, 2 Advanced.net; MX Interactive; For more information visit http://www.webbyawards.com/.

About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, business guru and author Tom Peters, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, Simpsons creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. For more information, visit http://www.iadas.net/.

Source: Webby Awards

Nickelodeon and PlayFirst Release SpongeBob SquarePants Diner Dash Nick Arcade Game

Latest Nick Arcade Offering Marks First Nick Partnership with PlayFirst

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has joined forces with PlayFirst, the leading full-service publisher of casual games, to launch a new, downloadable SpongeBob SquarePants(TM) Diner Dash(TM) game. SpongeBob SquarePants Diner Dash launches on game portals all over the U.S. this month, and will also roll out in international markets in the months to come. It is the latest title to join Nick Arcade, Nickelodeon's paid downloadable game service on http://www.nickarcade.com/, and PlayFirst's portfolio of innovative original and licensed casual games.

"Joining one of the top properties for kids -- SpongeBob SquarePants -- with one of the top casual games in the market -- Diner Dash -- is a significant step in the expansion of Nickelodeon's casual gaming business," said Paul Jelinek, vice president, Digital Media Products, Nickelodeon Networks. "PlayFirst has demonstrated that they understand how to tap the exploding mass market interest in interactive entertainment. This launch will continue to grow the kids' demographic for casual downloadable games."

"SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most popular properties in the world, and we are thrilled to bring it into our family of engaging, accessible downloadable games," said Rich Roberts, vice president, sales and business development, PlayFirst. "We joined forces with Nickelodeon to combine the excitement of Diner Dash with the fantastical world of Bikini Bottom to deliver a new experience that all ages will enjoy."

PlayFirst's Diner Dash has become one of the most popular games on the Web with more than 100 million plays worldwide. The original hit game follows Flo as she grows her fledgling diner into a five-star restaurant, satisfying customers of all types along the way. SpongeBob SquarePants Diner Dash will feature the same classic game mechanic and fast-paced fun of the original game with the characters from Bikini Bottom and sponge worthy storylines.

Nick Arcade, available on http://www.nickarcade.com/, has served over 20 million downloads in the past year. Nick Arcade features more than 80 family- friendly games, including popular Nick-content like "Danny Phantom Ghost Frenzy" and "Dora's Carnival Adventure" and non-branded favorites like "Feeding Frenzy" and "Magic Ball 2." All Nick Arcade games are available for download on a try-before-you-buy model, and are priced at an average of twenty dollars to own. A first-ever kids' downloadable games subscription for $7.95 per month -- the "Nick Arcade Pass" -- is also available for Nick Arcade visitors. This pass offers members a new downloadable game of their choice each month that is theirs to keep, a variety of discounts on other games, and discounts on clothing and other items available in the Nick Shop.

Launched in July 1999, the Emmy-nominated series, SpongeBob SquarePants has been the most watched animated series for kids on television for the past six years. SpongeBob SquarePants is consistently one of the top rated kids' shows on television, with the Saturday play of the series ranking as the number one rated program among Kids 2-11. Nearly 69 million viewers tune into the show each month, making it the most watched show on Nickelodeon among Total Viewers (ages two and up) including 24.7 million Kids 2-11, 14.7 million Tweens 9-14 and 33.4 million Adults 18+. (Source: Nielsen Media Research - April 2006). SpongeBob's adult viewers also continue to tune-in and have increased by +66% since the premiere of the show in 1999.

About PlayFirst, Inc.

PlayFirst is the leading publisher of highly-original games made for casual gamers wherever they play. Committed to fostering creativity, PlayFirst works with talented internal and external developers to bring innovative games to multiple platforms, including PC, Mac and mobile. PlayFirst's portfolio of games includes the record-breaking hit Diner Dash(TM) which has more than 100 million plays worldwide. Founded in 2004, PlayFirst is funded by Mayfield Fund, Trinity Ventures and Rustic Canyon Partners. For more information visit http://www.playfirst.com/.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, in its 27th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 89 million households and has been the number- one-rated basic cable network for more than ten consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc.

Gladys Knight Comes to Harlem on Friday, May 12 ,Ashley Stewart Introduces Gladys Knight as the Face of Its 2006 Mother's Day Campaign
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Leading full-figured retailer Ashley Stewart has pegged legendary songstress Gladys Knight as its newest face in its Great Woman of Style campaign.

"Gladys Knight is not only a musical icon; she is also a shrewd businesswoman, wonderful wife and loving mother," said Marla Minns, Ashley Stewart's Vice President and General Merchandise Manager. "She fits our campaign perfectly, because she is a great woman of style in every aspect of her life."

Gladys Knight will be featured in Ashley Stewart's 2006 Mother's Day in-store and web marketing. In addition to the marketing campaign, Ashley Stewart will conduct a special Mother's Day cd promotion. Customers who make a $50 purchase between May 1 and May 14 will receive a free copy of an inspirational cd featuring Gladys Knight (while supplies last).

Gladys Knight will also make a special appearance at Ashley's Stewart's Mother's Day Celebration at its Flagship store in Harlem, NY on Friday, May 12. The 6:00-8:00 p.m. event will include raffle drawings and promotional prizes and is free to the public. One lucky person will also receive a $500 Ashley Stewart Mother's Day Shopping Spree.

For more information on this event or a complete store listing, visit AshleyStewart.com.

Since 1991, Ashley Stewart has continued to provide great styles and accessories for fashion-forward full-figured women. Known for stylish and great-priced apparel Ashley Stewart's clothing reflects its customers' inner- confidence. With 180 stores located in urban areas from New York to Los Angeles, Ashley Stewart is the premier destination for Great Women of Style.

Store location:

Ashley Stewart

216-220 West 125th Street

New York, NY 10027

Mary Carey for Governor

Mary's Platform

Increase money in California

Lower deficit

Bring NFL teams to LA

Increase plastic surgery tax so that you can lower gas prices.

flex-fuel vehicles mandatory in 4-5 years

Bring money back to the teachers

Legalize gay marriages

Help fire fighters and police men

Flood control in sacramento/northern california

Help the over crowded and mis-managed prision system

Make strip clubs full nude with full alchol

Make service industry (bars, clubs, etc) open until 5am

Support Adult Industry since it brings in billions

Porn for pistols

Unemployed serve jury duty

During the 2003 California recall, she was an independent candidate, placing tenth in a field of 135 candidates. She ran on a ten (later expanded to eleven) point platform, promising to:

Legalize same-sex marriage

Tax breast implants

Make lap-dances tax deductible

Wire the California Governor's Mansion with live web-cams

Create a "Porn for Pistols" program to reduce the number of handguns

Be a goodwill ambassador to attract business to the state

Make those drawing unemployment insurance do jury duty for their pay

Fight the attacks on the porn industry by John Ashcroft and the U.S. Department of Justice

Allow bars to stay open until 4:00 A.M.

Address the AIDS epidemic

In April 2005, she was arrested in connection with a Lakewood, Washington cabaret sting operation. She subsequently made a plea agreement and received a 19-month sentence, which was suspended pending her lack of legal problems for one year.

In December 2005 Mary announced she lost 20 pounds, got new teeth and got brand new 36D breasts. The addition of the new breasts lead to a change of her employer, moving from Kick-Ass Pictures to Legend. Mary was also named .2005 Bimbo of the Year. by WorldNetDaily.com.

Political ambitions

In June 2005, Carey announced her bid for Lieutenant Governor of California as an Independent in 2006. She also attended a GOP fund-raiser with the president of the company that produces her porn videos and announced that she is a Republican. Given her previous political record, however, it remains to be seen if Californians will take her candidacy seriously. She would not be the first adult actress to win public office if her future bids are successful, as Italian porn-star Cicciolina was elected to the Italian Parliament.

Many members of the press have forecasted that she could do something inappropriate at the dinner or arrive in inappropriate attire as a publicity stunt; however, she was dressed formally for the occasion and did nothing unusual. Some, including Rev. Donald Wildmon of the American Family Association, believe that her new political affiliation is an organized attempt to embarrass Republicans, by showing a porn actress in the same dining hall with President Bush and her affiliation with the Republican Party.

She has also said that she hopes to run on a major party nomination for President of the United States.

SPORTS & AUTOS
Oakland and Dodger Baseball
Oakland 6, Toronto 5 at Rogers Centre
Oakland Record: (17-15)
Toronto Record: (17-15)

Winning pitcher - Dan Haren (2-3)
Losing pitcher - Josh Towers (0-7)
SV - Huston Street (5)

OAK HR - B. Crosby (5) A. Melhuse (1)
TOR HR - G. Zaun (3)
at Rogers Centre (17-15) (17-15) - Dan Haren (2-3) - Josh Towers (0-7) - Huston Street (5) B. Crosby (5) A. Melhuse (1) G. Zaun (3) Houston 7, Los Angeles 12 at Dodger Stadium
Houston Record: (19-14)
Los Angeles Record: (16-17)

Winning pitcher - Takashi Saito (3-2)
Losing pitcher - Dan Wheeler (0-2)
at Dodger Stadium (19-14) (16-17) - Takashi Saito (3-2) - Dan Wheeler (0-2) HOU HR - M. Ensberg (10) A. Everett (2) J. Lane (8)
LAD HR - J. Drew (7) N. Garciaparra (3) J. Kent (2)
M. Ensberg (10) A. Everett (2) J. Lane (8) J. Drew (7) N. Garciaparra (3) J. Kent (2)

Ford Motor Company and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Honor Ossie Davis, Morgan Freeman, and Woodie King, Jr. in Ford Freedom Award Special Airing Saturday, May 13, on WXYZ-TV

WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 will present a half-hour special honoring the 2006 Ford Freedom Award recipients, the late multi-talented Ossie Davis, Academy-award winning actor Morgan Freeman, and Black theater pioneer Woodie King, Jr. "The Ford Freedom Award: The Groundbreaker and The Captivator" airs Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. on WXYZ- TV/Channel 7. An encore presentation will air on Sunday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m.

Hosted by WXYZ-TV Editorial and Public Affairs Director Chuck Stokes, the special features interviews with actors, producers, civil rights leaders, and close associates of the late Ossie Davis, Morgan Freeman, and Woodie King, Jr. Stokes traveled to Los Angeles, New York and Mississippi, to profile the individual story of each honoree. The interviews include actress/writer Ruby Dee (Ossie Davis' wife), actor Morgan Freeman, Woodie King, Jr. (founder of New York's New Federal Theatre), Rev. Jesse Jackson (founder of the Rainbow Push Coalition), Marc Morial (president of the National Urban League), Janelle Procope (President & CEO of the Apollo Theater), AC Lyles (Paramount Studio Producer), Johnny Grant (Hollywood Mayor) and actor Tommy Redman Hicks.

The Ford Freedom Award was launched in February 1999 to recognize, posthumously, distinguished individuals whose contributions have made a significant impact on improving the African American community and the world at large. The 2006 Ford Freedom Award honors Ossie Davis for his groundbreaking career as an actor, writer, director, producer, and strong voice for artists' rights, human dignity and social justice.

This year's award program includes a lecture by the Ford Freedom Scholar, an individual who has excelled on a national or international level in the field of the Freedom Award recipient. This year, the Ford Freedom Scholar is award-winning movie and theater actor Morgan Freeman. The award program will also include a question and answer session featuring Freeman, Ruby Dee, and Woodie King, Jr.

This year's Ford Freedom Award celebration will take place on Monday, May 15, 2006, at 6 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Tickets to the event are available by calling (313) 494-5885.

WXYZ-TV's telecast is produced in cooperation with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Ford Motor Company. Previous Ford Freedom Award specials have been honored with prestigious broadcast awards, including an Emmy and Best Documentary from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.

WXYZ is owned by the E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP) , a diverse and growing media enterprise with interests in national cable networks, newspaper publishing, broadcast television stations, electronic commerce, interactive media, and licensing and syndication.

The company's portfolio of media properties includes: Scripps Networks, with such brands as HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Great American Country and HGTVPro; daily and community newspapers in 18 markets and the Washington-based Scripps Media Center, home to the Scripps Howard News Service; 10 broadcast TV stations, including six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC affiliates and one independent; United Media, a leading worldwide licensing and syndication company that is the home of PEANUTS, DILBERT and approximately 150 other features and comics; Shop At Home, which markets a growing range of consumer goods directly to television viewers in roughly 55 million U.S. households and online through shopathometv.com; and Shopzilla, the online comparison shopping service that carries an index of more than 30 million products from approximately 65,000 merchants.

Source: WXYZ-TV/Channel 7

Web site: http://detnow.com/

eCOGRA Launches 100 Seals Campaign
SPORTS & AUTOS
- Target of 100 "Play It Safe" Seals by End of 2006 can be Achieved

Hard on the heels of its announcement of 7 new poker room certifications for the "Play It Safe" seal, eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) today unveiled a new campaign to increase the number of online casinos and poker rooms committed to player-safe gaming.

Dubbed the "100 Seals Campaign," the goal is to maintain high standards while boosting the number of certified top-tier venues entitled to display eCOGRA's "Play It Safe" seal from 76 to 100 by December 2006.

The campaign is expected to reach additional audiences at the eighth annual Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo (GIGSE) 2006 in Montreal, Canada. On May 17th at 2.30pm eCOGRA Chairman Michael Hirst will host a panel entitled, 'Self-Regulation: Best Practices to Play It Safe.' Panellists will include industry luminaries such as Roy Cooke, Card Player Magazine, well-known players' advocate Ted Loh, and Andrew Beveridge (CEO eCOGRA). All GIGSE attendees and media are welcome to participate.

"'Play It Safe' online casinos and poker rooms already handle a substantial percentage of the total global online gaming business," said eCOGRA CEO Andrew Beveridge. "We intend to extend the player protection that is built into our international standards by bringing more top-tier online gaming software providers and licensees on board before the year's end."

Right now, more than a dozen casino and poker sites are undergoing eCOGRA's third-party inspection and monitoring process. The "Play It Safe" seal helps to attract and retain players, and tells the world that these sites place players' needs-- trust, honesty and fair gaming, above all else.

Participants in the 100 Seal Campaign receive:

- Cutting edge, player-sensitive standards, together with independent inspection, monitoring, enforcement and infrastructure that is applicable worldwide.

- An independent, London-based "Fair Gaming Advocate" who helps resolve player disputes in just 48-72 hours on average.

- Professional training, services and marketing support to meet best international business practices and responsible gaming standards.

- Expertly designed measures and guidelines to curb underage and problem gambling, backed by personnel training courses.

- One-step-ahead standards to meet future challenges in poker and mobile gaming.

Beveridge extends an invitation to online gambling software providers and their licensees: "If you're ready to meet the 21st century challenges facing the industry, we'd like to invite you to join the 100 Seals Campaign and become one of the most respected 100 online gaming sites in the world."

About eCOGRA

eCOGRA, the independent standards authority for the online gaming industry, is committed to protecting online casino and poker players around the world. The non-profit organization addresses the most important issues to players: fast payouts, fair gaming, responsive and efficient service and responsible operator conduct.

eCOGRA provides an international framework of best operational and player practice requirements enforced through inspections, reviews, and continuous monitoring by independent global audit companies. To date, 76 sites comply with these requirements and have been awarded the coveted "Play It Safe" Seal that identifies to players the safest online gaming sites on the Web. For more information on how eCOGRA is constantly improving standards in online gaming for players everywhere, go to www.ecogra.org.

Source: eCOGRA Ltd

Major League Baseball Players and Volunteers of America Go to Bat for Head Start Children in Denver

Volunteers of America and the Major League Baseball Players Trust are working together to promote literacy and mentor Head Start children in Denver. Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Jennings and outfielder Cory Sullivan will join local high school students who are members of Volunteers of America's Denver Action Team on Monday, May 15 to highlight the need for literacy programs for low-income children, paint a mural on the Volunteers of America Head Start site, and encourage 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.

The Action Team, an expanding youth volunteer initiative administered by Volunteers of America and the Major League Baseball Players Trust, is training 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 affiliates across America, Action Teams are currently at work in Boston, Denver, Minnesota and Philadelphia, with plans to expand into New York, Dallas, Detroit, Portland (ME), Seattle, Oakland and San Francisco for the 2006-07 school year.

What: Volunteers of America Brite Stars Head Start Literacy and

Mural Event

Date: Monday, May 15

Time: 12 noon

Location: 3440 West Louisiana Street, Denver, Colorado 80219

Participating: Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Jennings and

outfielder Cory Sullivan.

The Major League Baseball Players Trust partnered with Volunteers of America in 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/.

CONTACT: Julie Anderson, +1-703-341-5031, or Jim White, +1-720-299-0222, both of Volunteers of America.

Source: Volunteers of America

PinnacleSports.com Posts Odds on Barbaro Winning Triple Crown

After blowing past the field by 6 1/2 lengths in Saturday's 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro is now the only horse with a chance to become the first Triple Crown winner in 28 years. The largest sports and race book on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com today joined in the Triple Crown speculation by posting odds on Barbaro becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win racing's highest honor.

Although the oddsmakers at PinnacleSports.com believe that Barbaro is a serious Triple Crown contender, they still list the undefeated horse as a 9/4 underdog to add the Preakness and Belmont to his Kentucky Derby win. With Seattle Slew as the only undefeated Triple Crown winner in racing history, it's more likely that Barbaro will fall short of accomplishing the feat, currently listed at 2/5 odds. Knowing that the Derby winner has captured the second leg of racing's Triple Crown six times in the past nine years, PinnacleSports.com currently lists Barbaro as a 5/6 favorite to win the Preakness Stakes on May 20.

"Trainer Michael Matz has stuck to the game plan of resting Barbaro for the three Triple Crown races and defied his critics by becoming the first Derby winner in fifty years that didn't run within five weeks of the race," said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. "After winning the Run for the Roses by the largest margin of victory in 60 years, Barbaro appears poised for another visit to the winner's circle at Pimlico, which would set up the seventh Triple Crown attempt in 10 years at June's Belmont Stakes

Current Odds: *All odds subject to change*

Will Barbaro Win the Triple Crown?

No 2/5

Yes 9/4

Will Barbaro Win the Preakness Stakes?

Yes 5/6

No 1/1

For a complete list of horseracing odds, please visit the Pinnacle Race book at http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ .

About PinnacleSports.com

PinnacleSports.com ( http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ ) is the Internet's largest sports betting site, serving customers in more than 80 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry-leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.

Source: PinnacleSports.com

CONTACT: Kyle Fratini, +1-212-979-6010, or kyle@kfratini.com, for
PinnacleSports.com

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

Allianz Extends Global Sponsorship Strategy

Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and financial services providers today officially launched its partnership with the Challenger of Record for the 32nd America's Cup. As main sponsor of the BMW ORACLE Racing team, Allianz is aiming to further strengthen its brand position in markets around the world by extending its global sponsorship strategy into the sport of sailing.

The America's Cup represents the pinnacle of international professional sailing, and brings together the most experienced skippers and the best crews to compete in an environment of high pressure, constant drama and huge excitement. Competed for every few years traditionally in the home of the defending champions - Switzerland, 2007 will see the Cup competed for in Europe for the first time since 1851. The Swiss have selected Valencia, Spain, as the venue for the 32nd America's Cup in 2007. The competition has grown over the years to become a truly international sporting spectacle followed by millions of supporters across the world. The international reach of sailing and in particular the America's Cup provides the Allianz Group with a strong platform from which to raise the awareness of the Group's services. In particular, Asset and Risk Management to audiences within the financial services community.

Joachim Faber, member of the Board of Management of Allianz AG, responsible for Asset Management worldwide and CEO of Allianz Global Investors: "Our sponsorship of BMW ORACLE Racing, currently leading the Louis Vuitton rankings is of special importance for the asset management arm of Allianz (Allianz Global Investors), which is one of the leading asset managers in the world, bundling the competencies of renowned asset management firms like PIMCO, RCM, Nicholas Applegate, dit/dbi, Oppenheimer Capital, NFJ.

Success in sailing depends on performance, both individual performance as well as collective performance. It is the performance of the crews that make the ultimate difference to success. Similarly, performance is a key driver for our asset management business. However, it is about more than just excluding risks - It is a complete offering, allowing our clients to shape their lives and to fulfil their aspirations. This is valid not only for our retail clients, but our institutional clients as well, who manage investments on behalf of individual beneficiaries. Performance comes from a clear strategy, executed by a team of skilled professionals."

The venue for this year's America's Cup provides a fitting setting as Allianz Global Investors unveils its European business strategy following a successful year in 2005. Strategy over the next financial year will involve developing businesses process to take advantage of:

- Europe providing the fastest overall growth in the asset management market

- Further strong growth of cross-border business

- The trend toward a common/single European asset management market

- Strong growth in the European pension market

- Structural shift towards packaged financial solutions

- The opening up of sales channels and the role of open architecture between suppliers and customers

Elizabeth Corley, CEO of Allianz Global Investors Europe said, "Despite our success in developing and growing into emerging markets, Europe remains a significantly untapped profitable opportunity for Allianz Global Investors. As our home region, there is opportunity in Europe to capitalise on existing proprietary distribution channels and take advantage of trends such as guided architecture, whilst still promoting our strong presence in the US. The America's Cup dates back over 152 years - Allianz's history dates back over 116 years to 1890 when they offered transport and accident insurance, both share a European heritage with strong international relationships, and the sponsorship provides us with the perfect platform to communicate with both markets."

About Allianz

Allianz Group is one of the largest and most renowned financial services providers in the world. Representing an international network of strong brands with first-class products, we bring together the expertise of specialists in the fields of property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, asset management and banking. Above all, we are committed to excellence in our daily business - in our relationships with customers, shareholders, employees and society.

Founded in 1890 in Berlin, Allianz is now present in more than 70 countries with over 177,000 employees. At the top of the international group is the holding company, Allianz AG, with its head office in Munich. Allianz Group provides its more than 60 million customers worldwide with a comprehensive range of services in the areas of:

- Property and Casualty Insurance

Allianz offers a wide range of private insurance solutions that can provide private customers with security and peace of mind. Allianz offers property and casualty insurance for all businesses and industries - from small and mid-size companies to large corporations - and from agriculture through service provision to industrial output. In response to today's ever-changing marketplace, Allianz's specialists worldwide are working together to develop the best solutions in insurance and risk management.

- Life and Health Insurance

Allianz invests in private customer's future by providing flexible life insurance policies, pension plans and long-term care products. For health care, Allianz offers a variety of solutions - from complete private health coverage to complementary health insurance - designed to meet the specific needs of one's particular situation. Allianz also offers attractive products for business customers - from general pension funds to solutions for company directors. Allianz offers everything from assistance with complicated pension management issues to health insurance products for the firm and its employees.

- Asset Management and Banking

As a global network of investment experts, Allianz Global Investors offers a wide range of high performance mutual funds and investment solutions developed by Allianz's network of world-class investment specialists. The combination of Allianz and Dresdner Bank creates considerable value added through a wider range of financial products for customers in Germany, broader sales channels, and greater advisory capacity and expertise. It also allows more convenient access to private and company pension products. For multinational clients Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein - the investment bank of Dresdner Bank with international reach - offers a full range of capital markets and advisory services.

For further information on Allianz, please visit http://www.allianz.com .

About BMW ORACLE Racing

BMW ORACLE Racing is the Challenger of Record for the 32nd America's Cup, representing Golden Gate Yacht Club of San Francisco, and the only American entry in the contest for sailing's most prestigious prize and the oldest trophy in international sport. Team owner is American Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation. Partner of the team is German premium car manufacturer BMW. Sponsors include Girard-Perregaux, Swiss manufacturer of high-class mechanical timepieces, and Henri Lloyd, Technology Partner and supplier of team clothing. BMW ORACLE Racing is currently the top-ranked Challenger for the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup, the Challenger Selection Series for the 32nd America's Cup. Eleven teams from nine nations are challenging for the Cup, with the winning Challenger facing the Swiss Defender Team Alinghi in the 32nd America's Cup Match in June 2007 in Valencia.

Photo and video material are available from BMW ORACLE Racing at www.bmor-photo.com and www.bmor-video.com.

About America's Cup

The America's Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport. First contested in 1851, the America's Cup is the most prestigious prize in sailing. Dominated by the Americans with 24 consecutive Defences by the New York Yacht Club, the 132-year winning streak was ended by the Australians in 1983. American Dennis Conner won the Cup back in 1987 and the US defended twice more in San Diego until Team New Zealand won the Cup in 1995. The New Zealanders defended once in 2000 before the Swiss Challenger Alinghi won the trophy in 2003, taking the Cup back to Europe for the first time since 1851. The Swiss have selected Valencia, Spain, as the venue for the 32nd America's Cup in 2007.

Source: Allianz Group

LG Electronics Becomes Title Sponsor of Skins Game

LG Electronics Inc., one of the world's leading electronics companies, signed a three-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the SKINS GAME, one of the most popular golf events of the second season, held during Thanksgiving weekend, ESPN/TWI and IMG jointly announced today. The SKINS GAME will be returning to Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta for the fourth consecutive year.

ABC Sports will televise the $1 million LG SKINS GAME, a joint venture of ESPN Regional Television, Inc., and Trans World International (TWI), for the 16th year. The 24th edition of the event, annually one of the highest rated golf telecasts, will be televised in digital high-definition television (HDTV) on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. (ET) and Sunday, Nov. 26 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. (ET).

"LG Electronics is thrilled to become the title sponsor of one of the most-watched golf telecasts of the year," said Michael Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics North American Headquarters. "Partnering with IMG and ESPN/TWI on this unique sporting event further enhances LG's premium brand positioning in the United States, and we look forward to joining millions of golf enthusiasts enjoying the outstanding golfers who will compete in the LG SKINS GAME over the next three years."

"It is natural for the premier television golf event to be sponsored by the world's premier consumer electronics company," said Pete Derzis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ESPN Regional Television, Inc. "This relationship ensures that the LG SKINS GAME will remain a part of our Thanksgiving viewing menu during the holiday weekend, much as it has been over the last two-plus decades."

"We are delighted to welcome such a world-renowned company as title sponsor of the LG SKINS GAME," said Barry Frank, Vice Chairman of IMG Media. "With today's announcement, the LG SKINS GAME will continue as a staple of Thanksgiving Weekend viewing on ABC for at least another three years, to the continued delight of viewers everywhere."

"Welcoming LG Electronics into the SKINS GAME family marks a great day for the Trilogy Golf Club and the Shea Homes family at Trilogy at La Quinta," said Rick Andreen, president of Shea Homes' Trilogy Communities. "We're thrilled to host the LG SKINS GAME and we know that Trilogy Golf Club will once again provide a beautiful backdrop for some of the world's best golfers."

The $1 million purse makes the LG SKINS GAME one of the richest two-day events in the history of golf. Each of the first six holes (one through six) will be worth $25,000. Each of the second six holes (Seven through 12) will be worth $50,000. Holes 13 through 17 will each be worth $70,000, and the 18th hole, the LG Super Skin, will be worth $200,000. The foursome will play for $300,000 on Saturday and $700,000 on Sunday.

Fred Funk is the defending champion of the LG SKINS GAME, setting numerous event records en route to winning 15 skins and $925,000 last year. As is customary for this event, Funk and the other three players -- who will be named later this year -- will donate 20 percent of their winnings ($200,000) out of the $1 million 2006 LG SKINS GAME purse to their favorite charities.

Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta is located at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, CA. It is the centerpiece of Trilogy at La Quinta, a community built by Shea Homes Inc., America's largest private homebuilder. The course, designed by architect Gary Panks, lends itself to the natural terrain and sweeping views overlooking the Coachella Valley. The par-72 course opened to public play in February 2003.

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $45-billion global force in consumer electronics and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of digital display and digital media products, digital appliances and mobile phones under the company's Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit www.LGusa.com.

ESPN Regional Television (ERT) is the nation's largest producer and distributor of collegiate sports programming, producing over 900 sporting events per year. In addition to event sponsorship, ERT produces 400 events for national, regional and local networks, serves as the exclusive syndication rights-holder for college conferences (Big 12, Big Ten, BIG EAST, Conference USA, and WAC), exclusive marketing rights-holder for select schools (Kansas, Oregon, South Florida), owners and operators of five collegiate post season Bowl Games (Hawaii, Las Vegas, Fort Worth, New Mexico and Birmingham), the ESPN National Golf Challenge and numerous basketball events nationally.

International Management Group (IMG) literally "invented" sports management and marketing more than three decades ago. Today the company is the global leader in the field. From this foundation, their expertise and resources have enabled IMG to become a major force in other entertainment, lifestyle and cultural activities. The current diversity of their endeavors reflects the measure of their success. IMG now represents athletes, performing artists, writers, fashion models, and broadcasters, leading corporations, world-class events, cultural institutions and recreational resorts. All share with IMG one defining characteristic: a mission to excel.

Trilogy is a member of the J.F. Shea family of companies. Over the past century, the J. F. Shea family of companies has accomplished many extraordinary milestones including completing work on the foundation of the landmark Golden Gate Bridge, working on San Francisco Bay Area's Rapid Transit System (BART) and serving as a managing partner for the construction of the Hoover Dam. Yet, our most satisfying achievements continue to revolve around listening to our customer's needs and satisfying those needs by providing an extensive selection of new home floor plans and quality workmanship in the finest neighborhoods and communities available today. For more information please visit our website at www.sheahomes.com.

Source: LG Electronics Inc.

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

adidas Kicks Off a Virtual World Cup in Partnership With Outblaze and Typhoon Games 'Impossible Team Online Game' Free MMOG and Online Community for 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM)

Football fans rejoice: a breakthrough initiative by adidas, official sponsor for the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM), will allow fans to celebrate and compete online for the World Cup this summer. The groundbreaking project, headquartered at www.myplus10.com, will feature the Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) Impossible Team Online, an online community, coverage of the tournament, and various downloads, all of which will be completely free of charge. adidas is building the game and community in partnership with Outblaze, a global provider of hosted messaging and community services, and Typhoon Games, a leading game development and publishing company.

MMOGs are a highly popular form of online entertainment, collectively attracting tens of millions of players. Such games enable large numbers of users to interact in persistent themed environments. Most MMOGs are fantasy- themed; adidas is launching the first ever football-themed MMOG, and the first such game based on the World Cup.

Impossible Team Online Game is set in an immersive virtual World Cup environment where fans assume the role of team manager to recruit, train and strategically configure their teams. Participants will be able to compete against other fans in a tournament ladder system or sign up for non-tournament matches to earn credits that can be used to upgrade team members and sports gear. Ranking tables will be kept, with prizes awarded to the best players. Impossible Team Online will be available on www.adidas.com/football and www.myplus10.com starting in mid-May, and will require no subscription or other charges.

Impossible Team Online immerses players in a branded environment complete with virtual shops stocked with the latest adidas sports gear. Along with upgrading team member skills and abilities, players of the game can enhance team performance by purchasing various adidas sports apparel and equipment. There are several prizes on offer for the top scorers in the game, including a paid trip (airfare and accommodation) to London to meet with English football champions Chelsea FC and attend one of their matches.

"adidas is a leader in sports performance wear as well as the worldwide leader in all things football, and we are continuously identifying innovative marketing platforms to engage consumers," said Marcus Spurrell, Regional New Media Manager at adidas for Asia Pacific. "The massively multiplayer gaming format allows us to share with fans both our passion for football and our long heritage in the game."

"Impossible Team Online is more than a fan site or game, it is a global stadium where people from all over the world can come together to experience and share in all the excitement of the World Cup," said Yat Siu, Chief Executive Officer of Outblaze.

Outblaze provided back-end integration and massively multiplayer scalability for the game. Typhoon Games provided the game engine and game design.

About adidas

adidas is the Official Partner, Official Supplier and Official Licensee of the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM). adidas will supply hundreds of thousands of products for referees, ball boys, stewards, volunteers and flag bearers. In addition, host Germany, Argentina, France, Japan, Spain and Trinidad & Tobago will be wearing adidas apparel. Some of the world's top players such as David Beckham, Michael Ballack, Steven Gerrard, Kaka, Juninho, Nigel de Jong, Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira, Raul, Juan Roman Riquelme, Alessandro Nesta and many more will play in adidas footwear.

About Outblaze

Outblaze Limited, founded in 1998, is a global provider of hosted email and related white label services for registrars, ISPs, enterprises, SMEs, portals, media companies, and the education community. The company manages approximately 40 million mailboxes worldwide, and protects an additional 36 million mailboxes from spam and email viruses. The Outblaze platform offers scalable full-featured email with protection against spam, viruses, and phishing. Other offerings include online scheduling, file sharing, contacts management, and other Messaging, Collaboration, and Messaging Security solutions. Outblaze has won a number of technology awards, including an APICTA for Best Communication Application, two Linux Business Awards, the IT Excellence Award, and the Hong Kong Award for Industries in Technological Achievement. The Company has offices in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Philippines, and India. www.outblaze.com

About Typhoon Games

Typhoon Games Ltd. is a leading publisher, developer and distributor of multi-platform online and offline entertainment software with channel partners in North America and Europe, and distribution in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan. Game titles released by Typhoon Games have won international acclaim from leading game media experts and received some of the industry's top awards. Typhoon Games has published over 100 different game titles. www.typhoongames.com

Source: Outblaze Limited

Web site: http://www.typhoongames.com/
http://www.outblaze.com/
http://www.myplus10.com/
http://www.adidas.com/football

Hot Import Nights Brings Its 2006 Competitive Spirit to Charlotte

Hot new talent flocks to Hot Import Nights event to compete for top honors in categories including custom car design, dancing, DJing, modeling and more

IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- May 8, 2006 Action Media takes XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights (HIN) 2006 to the Charlotte Merchandise Mart on May 13, from 5 p.m. to midnight. HIN is the nation's largest lifestyle custom car show, and this year it is taking the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth culture. Charlotte will host competitions in several burgeoning youth lifestyle scenes, including several types of dance competitions, the search for Miss HIN 2007, DJ competitions and of course, the ultimate custom car contest.

Returning sponsor Valvoline will present Super Street Cars on Tour with the one-of-a-kind Charge Speed STI straight from Japan, the newly designed, wide-body Tein Civic SI, the full carbon fiber chassis C West S2000 and the chameleon color-changing HKS-powered IS300. Show visitors can get up-close and personal with the hottest, trendiest cars in the customized world, straight from the pages of the top tuner magazines. In addition, motocross champion Travis Pastrana will feature his Subaru rally car.

This year's HIN competitions go beyond the hottest cars at the show, with dance, b-boy, poker and Miss HIN competitions running all night. The XM Satellite Radio Stage features these b-boy competitions while the Mazda Nightclub welcomes back Miss Lisa to set the musical mood for the night. The Mazda stage will also host the new Rockstar National Glo-Go Dancer Competition, where Glo-Go dancers show off their go-go skills in city-to-city competitions against local dance teams. Finally, the Bombshell Models are back to challenge anyone willing to take them on at a hand of poker for this year's BombSearch, the poker-playing competition that will test the card skills of local ladies across the nation in the search for the next Bombshell Model.

Rounding out the competitions for the night will be the search for the next Miss HIN. Miss HIN 2007 will truly be the "queen of the scene," as each city crowns their own queen who will then compete for the reigning title of Miss HIN 2007 against other local winners at the show finale in Miami. HIN International Spokesmodel Ursula Mayes, Miss HIN 2005, hosts the Queen of the Scene competition. Ursula can be seen elsewhere this year as one of Maxim's "Sexiest 100" and on the new NBC program, "Deal or No Deal". Miss HIN 2006, Amber Lancaster, will also make a special appearance at the Charlotte show. A former Seattle Seahawk's Sea Gal, Amber was Miss Hawaiian Tropics and last year's Miss Makita.

Those who want to capture all the action of the Charlotte show but cannot attend can now visit HINCity.com for the latest HIN updates and to upload their own profile. The creation of HINCity earlier this month now brings all the live experience of HIN online and combines this content with all the elements of a social networking site like profiles, forums, video and photo sharing.

XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights is presented by returning sponsor Valvoline Synpower, in addition to returning sponsors Dunlop Tires; Meguiar's; Mazda; Circuit City; Chevrolet; Subaru; NGK Sparkplugs; and media sponsors Modified Magazine, Modified Luxury & Exotics, Super Street; Import Tuner; Sport Compact Car; Rides; Performance Auto & Sound Magazine; Road and Track; and Car and Driver magazine. New 2006 sponsors include Rockstar Energy Drink; Shell V-Power; Atomic Loud Speakers; and the National Guard. More information on HIN can be found at

http://www.hotimportnights.com.

About Action Media and Vision Entertainment

Action Media, parent company of Vision Entertainment, is the leading media and event company targeting the Gen X-Y audience, integrating lifestyle events including cars, music, video games and fashion. Producing more than 20 annual events in the top North American markets, Action Media and Vision Entertainment are now one of the leading communities for every positive aspect of youth culture. The current portfolio of Vision Entertainment events includes Hot Import Nights, VIP Auto Fashion Show, Nightshift, the RC Expo (RCX), Fresh Tracks Snow and Skate Expo and Holiday Havoc. Action Media's online assets now include Online Showoff and Model Showoff as well as a partnership with IGN.com. -0-

2006 Hot Import Nights/Night Shift and VIP Schedule

HIN Charlotte Merchandise Mart May 13

HIN Atlantic City AC Convention Center May 20

HIN Indianapolis Indy Convention Center June 17

NS New York Shea Stadium June 24

HIN Orlando OC Convention Center July 8

NS Chicago Soldier Field July 29

HIN Los Angeles Los Angeles Convention Center Aug 19

NS Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium Sept 9

NS San Francisco SBC Park Sept 23

HIN Seattle Qwest Field Sept 30

HIN Dallas Dallas Convention Center Oct 7

NS Phoenix Firebird Intl. Raceway Oct 14

VIP Los Angeles LA Convention Center Nov 18

HIN Honolulu Blaisdell Convention Center Dec 2

HIN Miami Miami Beach Convention Center Dec 16

DOD
DoD Identifies Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died in Baghdad, Iraq on May 5, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their HMMWV during combat operations. Killed were: 1st. Sgt. Carlos N. Saenz, 46, of Las Vegas, Nev. Spc. Teodoro Torres, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev. Sgt. Nathan J. Vacho, 29, of Janesville, Wis. Saenz and Torres were assigned to the Army Reserve's 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, Abilene, Texas. Vacho was assigned to the Army Reserve's 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Knoxville, Tenn. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, all three were attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. Matthew J. Fenton, 24, of Little Ferry, N.J., died May 6 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., from wounds received while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq on April 26. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's Inspector and Instructor Staff, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Fort Devens, Mass.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Gregory A. Wagner, 35, of Mitchell, S.D., died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on May 8, when an improvised fire projectile struck his HMMWV during combat operation. Wagner was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery, Yankton, S.D.

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines, who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lance Cpl. Leon B. Deraps, 19, of Jamestown, Mo., died May 6 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

A coalition soldier was killed in eastern Baghdad yesterday, and the Defense Department has identified two soldiers killed in the past week. The coalition soldier was killed in a roadside-bomb attack in the eastern part of Iraq's capital city. The soldier's name is not being released until family members have been notified. Meanwhile, the Defense Department has announced the identities of two soldiers who died recently while supporting operations in Iraq: - Army Pvt. Alva L. Gaylord, 25, of Carrollton, Mo., died of injuries suffered in Qasr Ar Riyy on May 5, when a roadside bomb detonated near his RG-31 mine-protected vehicle during a combat clearing operation. Gaylord was assigned to the Army National Guard's 110th Engineer Battalion, Kansas City, Mo. - Army Pfc. Benjamin T. Zieske, 20, of Concord, Calif., died of injuries suffered in Kirkuk on May 3, when a roadside bomb detonated during a dismounted combat patrol. Zieske was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

More than 8,000 citizen-soldiers and airmen are ready to assist the state of Florida in fighting wildfires

that have plagued the state for several weeks, Florida National Guard officials announced today. Guard officials said that more than 8,000 acres have burned in Florida, particularly in Volusia, Brevard, Hillsborough and Lee counties. The fires have caused portions of Interstate 95, a widely traveled roadway that links the state to the rest of the East Coast, to close periodically in recent days, and many residences have been destroyed. If the fires persist, they will threaten more homes and businesses, state officials said. Florida Gov. Jeb Bush declared a state of emergency when he signed an executive order yesterday, directing the state's response to the wildfires. The order enables the Florida National Guard to provide emergency support to Florida's Division of Forestry and to the Division of Emergency Management if needed. Florida National Guard officials said aviation personnel are on standby and awaiting orders to deploy to fight the fires if the Florida Division of Emergency Management calls for help.

The aircrews would work under the control of the Division of Forestry. Army Guard helicopters were standing by today for wildfire assistance missions. According to state officials with Florida National Guard Army Aviation, a UH-60L Fire Hawk and two UH-60 Black Hawks are available for fire-suppression missions. Guard officials said from their headquarters in St. Augustine that while the governor's executive order requests the Guard to mobilize for fire duty, full-time aircrews employed by the Guard who manage day-to-day operations at the Brooksville, Fla.-based unit will deploy first. If more aircrews are needed, the Guard will then mobilize more traditional guardsmen -- those who perform duty one weekend per month -- and place them on state active duty.

The Florida Guard has specially equipped Black Hawk helicopters outfitted with buckets that can carry water over blazes. In addition, it has a UH-60L Fire Hawk helicopter that it can deploy to combat the wild fires. The Fire Hawk is a modified version of the UH-60 Black Hawk transport. The Fire Hawk retrieves water through a snorkel and can hold 1,000 gallons in its external tank. Foam can be mixed with the water to make the aircraft more effective in fire-suppression operations. In addition, the Fire Hawk can hold 220 more gallons than Black Hawks equipped with buckets, and Fire Hawks can extract water from water supplies that bucket-equipped helicopters normally cannot use. The aircraft has not yet been deployed to fight fires in Florida since it arrived in 2002. Wildfire seasons in Florida in the past few years, which run from December to June, have not given the Guard cause to utilize the Fire Hawk. However, this year's low precipitation has caused an outbreak of fires, and the aircraft is ready for deployment. Florida National Guard officials said state officials are tracking more than 50 active wildfires throughout the state. According to the Florida Division of Forestry, wildfires peak during May and June in Florida.

Lightning strikes usually cause most of those fires during this period, but law enforcement officials in Florida have said some of this year's fires are linked to arson. More than 1,500 Florida National Guard troops were trained for the wildfires in 1999 and were employed in support of the Division of Forestry around the state that year. The Florida Guard currently has forces deployed around the world in support of the Global War on Terror. Rain is forecasted for the next three days throughout most of central and northern Florida, but the National Weather Service indicates that the dry conditions here are creating wildfire dangers that will persist in the state for the next 90 days. Residents in the fire's path have been asked to evacuate, although mandatory evacuations are not being enforced. The governor's executive order also invokes the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, or EMAC. These agreements exist between Florida and other states and are implemented during times of crisis or disaster. They allow the coordination and allocation of resources from other states similar to the multistate response in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when several states mobilized their National Guard assets and sent them to help the Gulf States. In addition, Florida can now ask the federal government for assistance in combating the wildfires.

Transcontinental Bike Ride Honoring 9/11 Airline Crews Ends at Pentagon

Thirty-three days after pedaling out of Los Angeles, a group of cyclists arrived at the Pentagon today as part of the Airline Ride Across America to honor the 33 airline crewmembers who died during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. "What a glorious day. Here we are, just having completed the 33rd day of the Airline Ride Across America," said cyclist and ride organizer Thomas Heidenberger, a pilot for US Airways and the husband of Michele Heidenberger, a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 77 that crashed into the Pentagon. "It's been a wonderful journey.

It's been a journey to remember the 33. It's been a journey about 3,000 people (who died on 9/11) and their families." The Airline Ride Across America riders left Los Angeles on April 2. Along the way they raised about $100,000 for 9/11 memorials in New York, Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon. Heidenberger described the ride as "a very, very humbling experience." He spoke to a gathered crowd in front of the future home of the Pentagon Memorial, which is in its initial site preparation phase with plans for completion in the fall of 2008. The Pentagon Memorial will be dedicated to the 184 people who died at Pentagon, including airline passengers, crew and Pentagon employees. The memorial will be open to the public. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England were on hand to thank the cyclists for honoring 9/11 victims and for raising memorial money.

The riders' "extraordinary stamina, hard work, and personal determination are fitting tributes to the courageous men and women ... they set out to honor," England said. "Nothing in the world can replace the family members, friends and colleagues that we lost, and nothing can bring them back. But every step taken to honor them keeps their memory alive." Rumsfeld thanked the riders for bringing attention to the memorials. "Thank you for calling attention to Sept. 11, to the memorials in New York, Shanksville and here at the Pentagon," he said. "We appreciate that a great deal." Rumsfeld said it was important to stop terrorists from attacking the U.S. homeland again, and pointed to current military operations as a way to do just that. "The pressure that is being put on (terrorists) by a worldwide coalition of some 80 countries, makes it harder for them to communicate, harder for them to move between countries, harder for them to raise money, and harder for them to purchase weapons," he said. "That pressure is what it will take for free people to continue to do what all of you are blessed and able to do." Some of the other principal organizers and riders were US Airways pilot Tony Asterita, American Airlines pilots Paul Guttenberg and Mark Clark, United Airlines pilot Rob Zettel, and US Airways employee Robert McGee. Sheri Burlingame, an American Airlines flight attendant, drove a support vehicle. Other cyclists joined the ride at various parts of the journey. One of these riders was Bill Gerrish of Chevy Chase, Md., who rode from Shanksville to New York City. Gerrish is a family friend of Heidenberger, and said he rode because he felt "it's important to preserve the memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11. And I really wanted to do something for Tom."

America Supports You: Group Helps to Protect Servicemembers

A nonprofit group founded and organized by a U.S. Navy veteran is protecting troops on the front lines against severe head trauma by mobilizing citizens to support deployed servicemembers. Operation Helmet, led by Dr. Robert Meaders, a former naval flight surgeon, ophthalmologist and dive master, has been providing Kevlar helmet upgrade kits to troops since February 2004, and today the America Supports You member has provided nearly 4,800 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines with the kits. "My grandson, a Marine combat engineer at the time, was told by a gunnery sergeant during training for convoy duty to get the upgrade if they could - just might save their lives," Meaders said. Meaders' grandson called him. and Meaders researched the kits.

He provided his grandson's rifle team with the kits, but soon his grandson's entire company requested the kits. In fact, grandson and team refused to wear the kits unless the whole company had them. "The rest is history," Meaders said. Meaders then created a Web site where deployed military personnel can request a free helmet upgrade kit. The site also has a way for citizens to donate and help the nonprofit group provide kits to the troops. Funding for the kits comes from the donations. Daily, Meaders said, he gets e-mails from U.S. forces requesting the added measure of protection. Meaders said that in addition to providing enhanced blast protection, the helmet upgrades are more comfortable and stable than the strap suspensions issued to personnel. Meaders, whose support to the U.S. military was recognized in a letter from Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, said that Kevlar helmets offer the best protection known from bullets and small shrapnel, the main danger in previous combat engagements.

But now that enemy forces are using improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and other types of explosives extensively, the helmet kits provide additional protection. According to Meaders and military medical research conducted at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, IED blast waves are causing severe head trauma to their victims. But in addition to being injured by the blast wave, many personnel are also injured by shrapnel and because they are thrown from their vehicles or from where they were standing at the time of the explosion. In 2003, doctors with the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center at Walter Reed said casualty assessments suggested servicemembers in Iraq were returning with brain injuries in larger percentages than previous wars. In prior conflicts, traumatic brain injury was present in at least 14 to 20 percent of surviving combat casualties; information from Iraq suggests that this number is now much higher, according to officials at Walter Reed.

In 2003, the Walter Reed center screened 155 patients who had returned from Iraq and were deemed as being at risk for brain injury. Sixty-two percent were identified as having suffered a brain injury. The strap suspension system issued to most deployed personnel allows the helmet to rock on the head, making violent contact with the skull in an area about the size of a ball-peen hammer, Meaders said. The impact, if severe enough, causes skull fractures, intracranial bleeding, and concussions resulting in death or disabling injuries. The helmet kits provided by Meaders' organization provide a shock-absorbing pad suspension system that costs about $100 from commercial providers and can be installed in 15 minutes.

Many troops have told Meaders that lining the helmet with shock-absorbing pads and a better suspension system also keeps the helmet stable when wearing night-vision goggles, when soldiers run, bend over or perform normal rigorous physical actions during their missions. Meaders, a Vietnam War veteran, likened his support of the global war on terror to earlier days in U.S. history when citizens rallied around the soldiers of World War II. All monies donated to Operation Helmet go to the shipment and purchase of helmet kits, Meaders said. "My wife and I have donated between $500 and $1,000 per month," Meaders said. "We can't ask others to help if we don't set an example. ... People are doing what Americans have done since the Revolutionary War -- that is, pitch in and help the government both supply the troops and make their lives a bit easier." Meaders said the Army is now providing padded helmets to its deploying personnel, and the Air Force and Marine Corps are forming study groups to examine the value of the kits. But for now, visitors to Meaders' site keep contributing and helping. Jerry Thoma of Columbus, Ohio, supports Operation Helmet.

He sent a helmet kit to his son in Ramadi, Iraq, via Operation Helmet. Thoma contributed $200 to Operation Helmet to purchase his son's helmet kit. His son, Jeremy, is an infantryman in the Marines. "I sent over one for him and one for a friend," Thoma said. "He wrote back and said he loves it and everyone wants one. He did give the other to a guy in his fire team." Thoma said his son appreciates the helmet kit, especially because he is inspecting and clearing buildings for illicit weapons and insurgents, and he may likely serve as a Humvee gunner in the coming weeks. "I think Operation Helmet is one of the best things I've ever seen done for our troops," Thoma said. "Anything the American public can do to help these kids would be greatly appreciated by me, for one, and any parent who has a child over there," he added.

The French Navy Carrier Air Wing returned to the coalition fight last week

flying their first missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom since November. "Our main mission while we are here is to support troops on the ground and contribute to reconnaissance efforts as well," said Lt. Col. Gerard Brunel, commander of the French detachment at the Combined Air Operations Center. It is Central Command Air Forces policy not to disclose the specific location of its forward headquarters or the CAOC. The French also hope to strengthen cooperation with countries in the Indian Ocean and the Asia-Pacific region and reinforce their operational capacity, he added. "We welcome the return of our French allies to the CAOC," said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Allen Peck, deputy Combined Force Air Component commander. "With continuing rotations of airpower provided by our allies from around the world, the effort to support our troops on the ground is a truly a coalition operation." Peck added that the French delegation at the CAOC plays an important role in the mission, coordinating the French airpower contribution, which includes close-air support, tactical reconnaissance and aerial refueling. "They ensure their assets are used effectively to support Operation Enduring Freedom," he said.

During its last tour in Southwest Asia, the French air force flew more than 400 sorties, logging nearly 2,000 flying hours. These included about 720 hours flying the M-2000 Mirage, 550 hours in the F-1 Mirage and 680 C-135 SR tanker hours. The French air force also enhanced the coalition combat capability during its last tour by performing six successful air strikes using laser-guided bombs against enemy forces. French officials said that though the political choices of France and the United States may sometimes be different, there has always been a good understanding at the technical level between the two nations. "This is not the first time we have joined the fight; the French and Americans have worked together for many years to fight international terrorism, and we will continue in the future," Brunel said. "We are proud to be a part of the coalition effort in Afghanistan."

NEWS & NEWS IN SPANISH

Netsize gana el Premio Red Herring 100 Europa

Red Herring desvela las compañías seleccionadas para los premios Red Herring 100 Europa 2006.

Los galardones reconocen a las 100 Firmas "Más Prometedoras" en la Promoción de la Tecnología Futura.

Red Herring ha anunciado hoy que Netsize es un destinatario de Red Herring 100 Europa, una selección de las 100 compañías privadas con sede en la región EMEA, que juegan un rol líder en innovación y tecnología.

Netsize opera servicios en 32 países con una cobertura de 2.000 millones de consumidores de móviles, es un líder mundial en entretenimiento para móviles y soluciones empresariales, y proporciona servicios inalámbricos en todo el mundo a compañías y comerciantes que buscan beneficiarse del canal móvil mediante el suministro de servicios destinados a generar ingresos, mejorar la eficiencia empresarial y la gestión pro-activa de las relaciones con el cliente a través de la interacción personalizada.

"A pesar de que los obstáculos del mercado persisten, nuestra lista muestra que se están creando grandes compañías en Europa," señaló el editor jefe de Red Herring, Joel Dreyfuss.

Las listas de las compañías privadas líderes de Red Herring son una parte importante de la tradición de la revista de identificar nuevas e innovadoras compañías y empresarios tecnológicos. Compañías como Google, eBay y Skype fueron identificadas desde sus comienzos por los editores de Red Herring como aquellas compañías que cambiarían nuestra manera de vivir y trabajar.

Stanislas Chesnais, presidente y consejero delegado del Grupo Netsize comentó: "Estamos encantados de recibir el premio Red Herring al reconocer el crecimiento exponencial que representa la industria de servicios inalámbricos de transmisión de datos así como nuestra posición líder en el mercado de este sector. Me gustaría agradecer a nuestros clientes, socios y empleados que han contribuido a consolidar la empresa en líder mundial de las soluciones inalámbricas para comerciantes y empresas.

"Netsize ha experimentado un crecimiento rápido y ha registrado ingresos por valor de 108 millones de euros en 2005, lo que nos convierte en una de las empresas tecnológicas de mayor crecimiento con sede en EMEA, según los incrementos de ingresos anuales en los últimos cinco años. De todos modos consideramos que nuestro éxito como piedra angular en 2006 trabajará para impulsar aún más nuestra expansión global, para hacer de nosotros una de las compañías mayores y con más éxito de nuestro sector", concluyó Stanislas Chesnais.

El equipo editorial de Red Herring evaluó de forma rigurosa más de 700 compañías privadas a partir de un análisis en profundidad de datos financieros y criterios subjetivos, incluidos la calidad de gestión, ejecución de la estrategia y la dedicación a la investigación y desarrollo. Para más información, visiten: www.netsize.com o www.redherring.com

Los cantantes más importantes competirán en 's-Hertogenbosch, Países Bajos

La 46 Competición Vocal Internacional (IVC) en 's-Hertogenbosch se celebrará del 11 al 25 de septiembre de 2006. Será la primera vez que la preselección, competición y los eventos relacionados se desarrollen en un único evento. Lo mejores jóvenes cantantes de todo el mundo acudirán a la histórica ciudad de 's-Hertogenbosch.

IVC es la única competición de canción internacional en los Países Bahos y muchos de los mejores cantantes de música clásica lanzaron sus carreras en ella. Un ganador de la IVC tiene garantizada una carrera internacional. Los ganadores de los años recientes fueron los talentos holandeses Margriet van Reisen, Cora Burggraaf y Lenneke Ruiten, que ahora están causando sensación en todo el mundo. Algunos de los conocidos antiguos ganadores son: Jard van Nes, Robert Holl, Nelly Miricioiù, Elly Ameling, Thomas Hampson, Ileana Cotrubas. Muchos ganadores han vuelto después a 's-Hertogenbosch para ofrecer su experiencia y servicios a la IVC. Por ejemplo, el bajo Robert Holl (ganador del primer premio en 1971) actuará este año como miembro del jurado, director de un masterclass y cantante en un concierto sinfónico.

Algunos jóvenes cantantes holandeses que participaron en preselecciones nacionales tienen garantizada la participación en la competición. Los demás deben demostrar sus capacidades en las preselecciones internacionales durante la primera semana. Estas preselecciones se celebrarán en el 'Toonzaal', antigua sinagoga donde aún están presentes varios elementos judíos.

La competición en la segunda semana (primera ronda, semifinal y final) se celebrará en el 'Theater aan de Parade'. Algunos miembros del jurado son los cantantes Roberta Alexander, Robert Holl y Christa Ludwig, el pianista Rudolf Jansen y el director Kenneth Montgomery

Durante el evento Christa Ludwig y Rudolf Jansen, entre otros, darán un masterclass.

En la Final, el domingo 24 de septiembre, acompañará la orquesta sinfónica 'Het Brabante Orkest'.

Una cantidad total de más de 40.000 euros está disponible para premios en metálico y el primer premio es de 10.000 euros.

Los participantes en la Semifinal y Final deben cantar una canción obligatoria creada por el compositor holandés Robin de Raaff. Se han hecho varios arreglos a la canción adaptados a todo tipo de voces y varios acompañamientos.

Todavía es posible presentarse a la Competición. Más información disponible en www.ivc.nu o bien solicitándola a través del e-mail info@ivc.nu - correo ordinario.

TELEGRAM FOR DEATH OF ITALIAN SOLDIERS IN KABUL

Given below is the text of the telegram sent by the Holy Father Benedict XVI, through Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, to Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, military ordinary for Italy, regarding the attack on May 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan in which two Italian soldiers lost their lives.

The military ordinary read out the Pope's telegram at the beginning of the funeral Mass, held this morning in the Roman church of St. Mary of the Angels.

"Having learned the news of the ignoble attack on the Italian convoy in Kabul, which caused the death of two soldiers of the Alpine Regiment, the Supreme Pontiff wishes to communicate to parents and relatives an _expression of his personal participation in their profound suffering, and to convey his heartfelt condolences for the grave mourning which has once again struck the entire nation of Italy, and especially the armed forces committed to upholding, with generous self-sacrifice, actions of peace among sorely tried peoples. In giving assurances of his fervent prayers that the Lord may welcome to eternal life the young victims who sacrificed their own lives, His Holiness invokes heavenly comfort upon those weeping their dramatic death and sends out his apostolic blessing, with a special thought for the soldiers wounded in the attack."

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TWO RELIGIOUS TO BE BEATIFIED ON MAY 13 AND 14

VATICAN CITY, MAY 9, 2006 (VIS) - The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff made it known today that two religious will be beatified on May 13 and 14, in separate ceremonies due to be held in Holland and Italy respectively.

Servant of God Maria Teresa di San Giuseppe, nee Anna Maria Tauscher van den Bosch, will be beatified in Roermond, Netherlands on Saturday, May 13. Born to Lutheran parents in 1855 in Sandow, Brandenburg, which is today part of Poland, she was received into the Catholic Church in 1888. In 1891, she founded the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus. She died in Holland in 1938. The decree of the miracle ascribed to her for beatification was made public on December 19, 2005.

Servant of God Maria della Passione di Nostro Signore Gesu Cristo, nee Grazia Tarallo, will be beatified in the cathedral of Naples, Italy on Sunday, May 14. Born in Barra, Italy in 1866, in 1891 she entered the Institute of Crucified Sisters Adorers of the Holy Eucharist. During the last period of her life the Holy Eucharist was her only source of nourishment. She died in 1912. The decree of the miracle ascribed to her for beatification was made public on December 19, 2005.

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NASA AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH INDIA ON LUNAR MISSION NASA

will have two scientific instruments on India's maiden voyage to the moon. Tuesday, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin and his counterpart, Indian Space Research Organization Chairman G. Madhavan Nair, signed two Memoranda of Understanding in Bangalore, India, for cooperation on India's Chandrayaan-1 mission. Griffin is touring Indian Space Research Organization facilities this week. He will visit its satellite development center, launch vehicle production center and launch site. "It is my hope and belief that as we extend the reach of human civilization throughout the solar system, the United States and India will be partners on many more technically challenging and scientifically rewarding projects," Griffin said at a ceremony in Bangalore. "I very much look forward to the opportunity to see first hand India's impressive space facilities, to meet with your scientists and engineers and to learn more about your remarkable work." Chandrayaan-1, a lunar orbiter, is expected to launch in late 2007 or early 2008. It is a truly international mission, with payloads from Europe as well as the United States. NASA's contribution includes the Moon Mineralogy Mapper, a NASA Discovery Program mission of opportunity designed to assess mineral resources of the moon. A second NASA instrument, Mini-SAR, will look for ice deposits in the moon's polar regions. Data from the two instruments will contribute to NASA's increased understanding of the lunar environment as it implements the Vision for Space Exploration, which calls for robotic and human exploration of the moon's surface.

Famosos Cantantes Competirán en 's-Hertogenbosch, Países Bajos

La 46a Internacional Vocal Competition (Concurso Internacional Vocal -- IVC, según sus siglas en inglés) en 's-Hertogenbosch se celebrará desde el 11 hasta el 25 de septiembre de 2006. Será la primera vez que la preselección, competición y eventos relacionados tendrán lugar en un solo evento. Importantes jóvenes cantantes de todo el mundo vendrán a la histórica ciudad de 's-Hertogenbosch.

IVC es la única competición internacional de canto en los Países Bajos, y muchos importantes cantantes clásicos lanzaron sus carreras allí. Un ganador de IVC tiene asegurada una carrera internacional. Los ganadores en años recientes fueron los talentos holandeses Margriet van Reisen, Cora Burggraaf y Lenneke Ruiten, quienes hoy son sensación en todo el mundo. Algunos famosos ganadores del pasado son Jard van Nes, Robert Holl, Nelly Miricioiu, Elly Ameling, Thomas Hampson, Ileana Cotrubas. Muchos ganadores han regresado a 's- Hertogenbosch ofreciendo su experiencia y servicios a IVC. Por ejemplo, el cantante bajo Robert Holl (ganador del primer premio en 1971) estará presente este año como miembro del jurado, a la cabeza de una clase magistral y cantando en un concierto sinfónico.

Unos pocos jóvenes cantantes holandeses que participaron en las preselecciones nacionales participarán en la competición. Todos los demás deben dar prueba de sus habilidades en las preselecciones internacionales durante la primera semana. Estas se harán en la 'Toonzaal', que antes era una sinagoga en la que todavía se encuentran muchos elementos judíos.

La competición en la segunda semana (Primera Ronda, Semifinal y Final), se celebrará en el 'Theater aan de Parade'. Algunos miembros de los jurados son los cantantes Roberta Alexander, Robert Holl y Christa Ludwig, el pianista Rudolf Jansen y el director Kenneth Montgomery.

Durante el evento, Christa Ludwig, Rudolf Jansen y otros darán una clase magistral.

En la Final del domingo 24 de septiembre, una orquesta sinfónica ('Het Brabants Orkest') se unirá al evento.

Hay más de 40.000 euros en premios en efectivo; el primer premio es de 10.000 euros.

Los participantes de la Semifinal y de la Final deben cantar una canción obligatoria, creada por el compositor holandés Robin de Raaff. Se han creado varios arreglos de la canción que son adecuados para todos los tipos de voces y los varios acompañamientos.

eCOGRA startet "100 Seals"-Kampagne

- 100 "Play It Safe"-Gütesiegel bis Ende 2006 sind ein erreichbares Ziel

Kurz nach Bekanntgabe der Zertifizierung von sieben neuen Pokerräumen für das "Play It Safe"-Gütesiegel startet eCOGRA heute eine neue Kampagne, um noch mehr Online-Casinos und Pokerräume für eine sichere Spielumgebung zu gewinnen. eCOGRA steht für "eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance" und bezeichnet eine unabhängige Aufsichtsinstanz für das Online-Glücksspiel.

Neben der Wahrung hoher Standards will die "100 Seals Campaign" weitere führende Gaming-Angebote für das eCOGRA-Gütesiegel "Play It Safe" gewinnen. Bislang sind 76 Spitzenangebote für das Gütesiegel zertifiziert; bis Ende Dezember 2006 sollen es 100 sein.

Die Kampagne soll ein zusätzliches Publikum auf der achten jährlichen Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo (GIGSE) 2006 im kanadischen Montreal erreichen. Am 17. Mai um 14.30 Uhr wird eCOGRA Chairman Michael Hirst als Gastgeber die Podiumsdiskussion "Self-Regulation: Best Practices to Play It Safe" leiten. An der Podiumsdiskussion werden Branchengrössen wie Roy Cooke vom Card Player Magazine, Ted Loh, bekannt für die Vertretung von Spielerinteressen, und Andrew Beveridge, CEO von eCOGRA, teilnehmen. Alle GIGSE-Teilnehmer und Medienvertreter sind herzlich dazu eingeladen.

"'Play It Safe'-Online-Casinos und -Pokerräume besitzen bereits einen erheblichen Anteil am weltweiten Online-Gaming-Geschäft insgesamt", erklärt eCOGRA CEO Andrew Beveridge. "Wir wollen den Schutz für Spieler erweitern, den unsere internationalen Standards bieten. Dafür wollen wir bis Jahresende mehr führende Anbieter von Online-Gaming-Software und deren Lizenznehmer an Bord holen."

Bis dato durchlaufen mehr als ein Dutzend Casino- und Poker-Websites den eCOGRA-Prüfungs- und Kontrollprozess, der durch unabhängige Dritte durchgeführt wird. Das "Play It Safe"-Gütesiegel unterstützt Anbieter bei der Gewinnung und Bindung von Spielern. Zudem ist so für jedermann sichtbar, dass bei diesen Websites die Bedürfnisse der Spieler - Vertrauen, Ehrlichkeit und faire Spielbedingungen - an erster Stelle stehen.

Das erhalten die Teilnehmer der "100 Seal Campaign":

- Spielerorientierte Spitzenstandards, einhergehend mit einer

unabhängigen Prüfung, Überwachung und Umsetzung sowie eine weltweit

verfügbare Infrastruktur.

- Einen unabhängigen, in London ansässigen "Fair Gaming Advocate", der

zur Lösung von Streitigkeiten mit Spielern in durchschnittlich nur 48

bis 72 Stunden beiträgt.

- Professionelle Schulungen, Dienstleistungen und

Marketing-Unterstützung, um optimale internationale Geschäftspraktiken

zu erfüllen und verantwortungsvolle Spielstandards zu gewährleisten.

- Von Experten entwickelte Massnahmen und Richtlinien, um minderjährigen

und problematischen Spielern Einhalt zu gebieten. Für diesen Bereich

finden zudem spezielle Schulungen für Mitarbeiter statt.

- Vorweggreifende Standards, um künftigen Herausforderungen bei Poker-und

mobilen Spielangeboten gerecht zu werden.

Beveridge will auch Anbieter von Online-Gambling-Software und deren Lizenznehmer für die Kampagne gewinnen: "Wenn Sie bereit sind, die Herausforderungen des 21. Jahrhunderts anzugehen, denen die Branche gegenüber steht, würden wir Sie gern einladen, sich der 100 Seals Campaign anzuschliessen und damit zu den renommiertesten 100 Online-Gaming-Websites der Welt zu gehören."

Über eCOGRA

eCOGRA ist die unabhängige Aufsichtseinrichtung für die Online-Glücksspielbranche. Sie hat sich den weltweiten Schutz der Online-Kasino- und Pokerspieler zum Ziel gesetzt. Die Non-Profit-Organisation geht die wichtigsten Probleme der Spieler an: schnelle Auszahlungen, faires Spiel, reaktionsschnelle und effiziente Kundenbetreuung und verantwortungsvolles Verhalten des Betreibers.

eCOGRA schafft einen internationalen Anforderungskatalog für optimale Betriebs- und Spielpraktiken und setzt diesen über Inspektionen, Prüfungen und ständige Überwachung durch unabhängige globale Auditoren durch. Bisher erfüllen 76 Websites diese Anforderungen und sind mit dem angesehenen "Play it Safe"-Siegel ausgezeichnet worden. An diesem Gütesiegel können Spieler sichere Glücksspiel-Websites im Internet erkennen. Weitere Informationen über die kontinuierliche weltweite Verbesserung der Online-Glücksspielnormen durch eCOGRA finden Sie auf unsere Website unter

www.ecogra.org.

Source: eCOGRA Ltd

Allianz amplía su estrategia de patrocinio global

Allianz Group, asegurador y proveedor de servicios financieros líder en el mundo, ha lanzado hoy oficialmente su asociación con el Challenger of Record de la 32 Copa de América. Como principal patrocinador del equipo BMW ORACLE Racing, Allianz pretende fortalecer su posición de marca en los mercados de todo el mundo ampliando su estrategia global de patrocinio en el deporte de la navegación.

La Copa de América representa la cumbre de la navegación profesional internacional, y reúne a los patrones con más experiencia y las mejores tripulaciones para competir en un entorno de alta presión, drama constante y alta excitación. Celebrada cada pocos años tradicionalmente en casa de los campeones, Suiza 2007 verá la Copa en Europa por primera vez desde 1851. Los suizos han seleccionado Valencia (España) como punto de encuentro para la 32 Copa de América 2007. La competición ha crecido a lo largo de los años para convertirse en un espectáculo deportivo realmente internacional seguido por millones de aficionados en todo el mundo. El alcance internacional de la navegación y en concreto de la Copa de América proporciona a Allianz Group una sólida plataforma desde la que aumentar la concienciación de los servicios del Grupo. En particular, la gestión de activos y de riesgos a público de la comunidad de servicios financieros.

Joachim Faber, miembro de la junta administrativa de Allianz AG, responsable de gestión de activos a nivel global y consejero delegado de Allianz Global Investors: Nuestro patrocinio de BMW ORACLE Racing, liderando actualmente los rankings de Louis Vuitton es de especial importancia para el grupo de gestión de activos de Allianz (Allianz Global Investors), uno de los gestores de activos líder en el mundo, que se ocupa de las competencias de reconocidas firmas de gestión de activos como PIMCO, RCM, Nicholas Applegate, dit/dbi, Oppenheimer Capital, NFJ.<0}

El éxito en la navegación depende del rendimiento, tanto individual como colectivo. Es el rendimiento de la tripulación la que al final marca la diferencia hacia el éxito. Igualmente, el rendimiento es el motor de nuestro negocio de gestión de activos. Sin embargo, es más que excluir riesgos: es una oferta completa, que permite a nuestros clientes dar forma a sus vidas y satisfacer sus aspiraciones. Esto sirve no sólo para nuestros clientes minoristas, sino también para nuestros clientes institucionales, que gestionan las inversiones en representación de beneficiarios particulares. El rendimiento proviene de una clara estrategia, ejecutada por un equipo de profesionales preparados"

El punto de encuentro de la Copa de América de este año es un lugar adecuado ya que Allianz Global Investors desvela su estrategia empresarial europea tras un año de éxito en 2005. La estrategia en el próximo año fiscal implicará procesos de negocios en desarrollo para sacar ventaja de:

- Fuerte crecimiento de los negocios internacionales

- La tendencia hacia un mercado europeo único/común de gestión de activos

- Fuerte crecimiento en el mercado europeo de pensiones

- Cambio estructural hacia soluciones financieras empaquetadas

- La apertura de canales de ventas y el papel de la arquitectura abierta entre proveedores y clientes

Elizabeth Corley, consejera delegada de Allianz Global Investors Europe, dijo: "A pesar de nuestro éxito en el desarrollo y crecimiento en mercados emergentes, Europa sigue siendo una oportunidad de rentabilidad significativa para Allianz Global Investors. Como nuestra región de origen, hay oportunidades en Europa para beneficiarnos de los canales de distribución existentes y sacar ventaja de tendencias como la arquitectura guiada, a la vez que promocionamos nuestra sólida presencia en EE.UU. La Copa de América se remonta a hace más de 152 años; la historia de Allianz se remonta a más de 116 años a 1890 cuando ofrecían seguros de transporte y accidente, ambas comparten una herencia europea con sólidas relaciones internacionales, y el patrocinio nos proporciona la plataforma perfecta para comunicarnos con ambos mercados"

Notas a los redactores:

Acerca de Allianz

Allianz Group es uno de los proveedores de servicios financieros más reconocidos del mundo. Representando una red internacional de marcas firmes con productos de primera clase, reunimos la experiencia de especialistas en los campos de los seguros de propiedad y accidente, vida y salud, gestión de activos y banca. Sobre todo, estamos comprometidos con la excelencia de nuestros negocios diarios, en nuestra relación con clientes, accionistas, empleados y sociedad.

Fundada en 1890 en Berlín, Allianz está actualmente presente en más de 70 países con más de 177.000 empleados. En la cima del grupo internacional se encuentra la compañía de holding, Allianz AG, con sede en Munich. Allianz Group proporciona a sus más de 60 millones de clientes en todo el mundo con una completa gama de servicios en las áreas de:<0}

- Seguros de propiedad y accidente

Allianz ofrece una amplia gama de soluciones de seguros que proporcionan a los clientes privados seguridad y tranquilidad. Allianz ofrece seguros de propiedad y accidente para todos los negocios e industrias, desde compañías pequeñas y medianas hasta compañías grandes y desde la agricultura pasando por la provisión de servicios a la producción industrial. En respuesta al variable mercado de hoy en día, los especialistas de Allianz de todo el mundo colaboran para desarrollar las mejores soluciones en la gestión de seguros y riesgos.

- Seguros de vida y salud

Allianz invierte en el futuro de los clientes privados proporcionando políticas de seguros de vida flexibles, planes de pensiones y productos médicos a largo plazo. Para la atención sanitaria, Allianz ofrece una serie de soluciones, desde cobertura sanitaria privada completa hasta seguros sanitarios complementarios, diseñados para satisfacer las necesidades específicas de una situación concreta. Allianz también ofrece atractivos productos para clientes empresariales, desde fondos de pensiones generales hasta soluciones para directores de compañías. Allianz ofrece desde asistencias con complicadas cuestiones de gestión de pensiones hasta productos sanitarios para la compañía y sus empleados.

- Gestión de activos y banca

Como red global de expertos en inversión, Allianz Global Investors ofrece una amplia gama de fondos mutuos de alto rendimiento y soluciones de inversión desarrolladas por la red Allianz de especialistas de inversión de clase mundial. <0} La combinación de Allianz y Dresdner Bank crea un valor añadido considerable mediante una amplia gama de productos financieros para clientes en Alemania, canales de ventas más amplios y una mayor experiencia y capacidad en consultoría. También permite un acceso más conveniente a productos de pensiones privadas y para las compañías. Para clientes multinacionales Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, el banco de inversión de Dresdner Bank con alcance internacional, ofrece una gama completa de mercados de capital y servicios de asesoría.

Para más información sobre Allianz, visite http://www.allianz.com .<0}

Acerca de BMW ORACLE Racing

BMW ORACLE Racing es actualmente el principal "Challenger" para la 32 Copa de América, representando al Golden Gate Yacht Club of San Francisco, y el único participante americano en la competición por el premio de navegación más prestigioso y el trofeo más antiguo en el deporte internacional. El dueño del equipo es el americano Larry Ellison, consejero delegado de Oracle Corporation. Como socio del equipo, el fabricante de coches alemán, BMW. Los patrocinadores son Girard-Perregaux, fabricante suizo de relojes mecánicos de alta gama, y Henri Lloyd, socio tecnológico y proveedor de la vestimenta del equipo. BMW ORACLE Racing es actualmente el principal "Challenger" para la Copa Louis Vuitton 2007, la Serie de selección de aspirantes para la 32 Copa América. Once equipos de nueve países aspiran a la Copa, defendida por el equipo suizo Alinghi en su 32(a) edición, que se celebrará en junio de 2007 en Valencia.<0}

Material fotográfico y de vídeo disponible por BMW ORACLE Racing en www.bmor-photo.com y www.bmor-video.com.<0}

Acerca de la Copa de América

La Copa de América es el trofeo más antiguo en el deporte internacional. La primera competición tuvo lugar en 1851, y se convirtió en el premio más prestigioso de la navegación. Dominada por los americanos con 24 defensas consecutivas por el New York Yacht Club, el año 132 terminó con la victoria de los australianos en 1983. El americano Dennis Conner volvió a ganar la Copa en 1987 y EE.UU. defendió dos veces más en San Diego hasta que Team New Zealand ganó la Copa en 1995. Los New Zealanders defendieron una vez en 2000 hasta que Swiss Challenger Alinghi ganó el trofeo en 2003, devolviendo la Copa a Europa por primera vez desde 1851. Los suizos han seleccionado Valencia (España) como lugar para celebrar la 32 Copa de América en 2007.

Source: Allianz Group

MediaScrape(TM) - una red global de TV por Internet en formato de vídeo 100%

MediaScrape(TM), la primera red global de información que utiliza la tecnología web para desplegar nuevos clips de emisión de videos gratuitos, ha presentado hoy el lanzamiento de http://www.MediaScrape.com. MediaScrape se ha convertido en la primera red de noticias de TV por Internet en digitalizar las emisiones analógicas de TV en un formato que es 100% de vídeo de alta calidad, bajo demanda, y que puede localizarse, ser interactivo, gratuito, y con posibilidad de búsqueda y ser archivado.

"Se trata de una verdadera revolución informativa, ya que MediaScrape desplegará todos los clips extranjeros de América, África, Europa, Oriente Próximo y Asia-Pacífico en el formato original e idioma de emisión, proporcionando una plataforma virtual para múltiples perspectivas en temas únicos y que contará con las mejores historias del mundo y de cada una de las regiones", comentó Tyler N. Cavell, fundador y responsable de operaciones de MediaScrape.

Con actualizaciones cada 30 minutos, las 24 horas del día, MediaScrape proporciona a los usuarios un control completo en lo que respecta a la recepción de sus noticias. La función de reproducción completa permite a los espectadores ver clips de entre 10 y 12 minutos con las principales historias del mundo y de las regiones; reproducir una hora y media de vídeoclips de las noticias diarias o utilizar, bajo demanda, la posibilidad de conocer cuándo se han descargado los clips según región y país.

"Como MediaScrape contará con patrocinios completos con anuncios, podremos ofrecer sus servicios de vídeo por Internet de forma gratuita para todo el mundo", afirmó Cavell. "MediaScrape tiene como finalidad mejorar el flujo de información entre las personas, proporcionando un servicio a la joven ciberpoblación, poblaciones de inmigrantes y generación de Bloomberg interesada en las últimas noticias relacionadas con la inversión extranjera, comercio interactivo y comercio global".

Al contrario que en el resto de nuevos sitios, MediaScrape cuenta con las tres capacidades interactivas - foros de mensaje, blogs y contenido enviado por los usuarios, incluyendo vídeo, fotos, texto y audio.

MediaScrape ha firmado acuerdos con las principales agencias de noticias y mayoristas nacionales e internacionales, incluyendo Associated Press, Canadian Press y Dogan News Agency (81 oficinas en todo el mundo). MediaScrape ha firmado acuerdos de asociación con las emisoras de televisión locales de Georgia, Turquía, Azerbaiyán y Armenia, y espera firmar con más de 100 países el próximo año. Con subtítulos en inglés en la actualidad, los nuevos clips estarán disponibles en breve en otros idiomas.

Con sede central en Montreal y oficinas en Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaiyán y Turquía, MediaScrape se desarrolló a través de Tyler N. Cavell, quién notaba que existía un déficit de información en las emisiones actuales, por lo que desarrolló http://www.mediascrape.com para hacer frente a las necesidades de una red de información global de alta calidad basada en Internet.

Latest Research Suggests Women's Intuition Is Real

New Study Published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological

Sciences Support Chemistry.com's Unique Approach to Personality Assessments

WHO: Dr. Helen Fisher, world-renowned biological anthropologist, best-

selling author and Chief Scientific Advisor for Chemistry.com is

available to comment about the findings of new research published

by the independent scientific academy, the Royal Society. Dr.

Fisher has spent more than 25 years studying the science of human

attraction, and her current book, Why We Love, discusses her

research on the brain physiology of romantic love, love at first

sight, and why we fall in love with one person rather than another.

WHAT: New research published by the Royal Society (May 9, 2006) indicates

that a woman can accurately establish a man's masculinity and his

affinity for children simply by looking at a picture of his face.

Women also made judgments about long-term and short-term

relationships by looking at a man's face.

This study supports the science behind the fastest growing relationship site, Chemistry.com. Chemistry.com uses Dr. Fisher's research in the patent- pending Chemistry Profile(TM) questionnaire, which uses biochemical questions to reveal levels of testosterone, estrogen, dopamine and other chemicals in the brain, to more scientifically match members with potential romantic partners.

Dr. Fisher believes that the Royal Society study supports the Chemistry.com approach, noting that:

* Women and men send and respond to all sorts of biological cues from the

opposite sex and these cues can trigger feelings of attraction.

* Chemistry.com is the only online relationship site that factors in

these biological components when matching our members with potential

romantic partners.

* One example of the Chemistry.com profile questions asks individuals to

look at four photos and choose the one that has the most sincere smile.

People with high levels of estrogen rather than testosterone (typically

women) have better social skills and are better at reading other

people.

Web site: http://www.match.com/
http://www.chemistry.com/

Fire Hydrant blow out

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Business Ethics Magazine has released its annual survey of the “100 Best

Corporate Citizens” in the Spring 2006 issue published today.

The closely-watched survey has

gained national recognition as an indicator of best practices in the area of corporate social

responsibility.

This year’s “100 Best” list is led by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR) of

Waterbury, Vermont, which was cited for its “meticulous attention to corporate social

responsibility,” including its pioneering work in the fair trade movement, which pays coffee

growers stable, fair prices. Green Mountain has been among the top 10 companies on Business

Ethics’ list for four years running.

Now in its seventh year, the list for 2006 is striking because of the dominance of technology

firms among the top 10. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) is enjoying its seventh time in the top

10, while Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) makes its first appearance on the list.

Motorola (NYSE: MOT) is enjoying its third time in the top 10, and Agilent Technologies
(NYSE: MOT) is enjoying its third time in the top 10, and

(NYSE: A) its second time.

Rounding out the top ten this year are The Timberland Company (NYSE: TBL), list newcomer

Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO), Dell (NASDAQ: DELL)
(NYSE: CRM), (NASDAQ: CSCO), (NASDAQ: DELL)

and Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN)).

Why the strong showing by tech? “Surprisingly, it’s not due to financial out-performance,” said

Marjorie Kelly, Editor of Business Ethics, “since none of the top tech companies ranked in the

top 10 in financial returns.” Instead, Kelly noted, most top tech companies do well on

environmental issues. They also tend to be active in their communities and score high in

employee relations, she said. “These firms know that to attract and retain talent, it pays to be

socially enlightened. High- tech seems to be a genuinely socially responsible sector.”

The list saw quite a bit of turnover from 2005, with 33 companies appearing for the first time.

Newcomers Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP)

score particularly high in workforce diversity. Newcomer Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls

(NYSE: JCI) rates high marks because of products that help conserve energy.

The 100 Best Corporate Citizens list puts a numerical rating on service to these various

stakeholders. Environmental, social and governance ratings are drawn from SOCRATESTM, the

online social research database created by KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. in Boston, an

independent research firm serving investment management professionals.

"KLD is proud to have powered the ratings for The 100 Best Corporate Citizens in each of the

seven years since inception," says Peter Kinder, president of KLD. "Our quality is rooted in

independent research and analysis of listed companies for environmental, social and governance

factors. Clearly, The 100 Best Corporate Citizens demonstrates some perform better than others.

The universe of companies considered for the list encompasses U.S. firms in the Russell 1000,

the S&P 500, and KLD's Domini 400 Social Index. These firms are ranked on their performance

in eight stakeholder categories: shareholders, community, governance, diversity, employees,

environment, human rights, and product. Social scores use KLD’s assessment of “strengths” and

“concerns” demonstrated in each category. The shareholder score is based on three-year average

total return (stock appreciation plus dividends) through year-end 2005.

“Being a good corporate citizen requires focus, dedication, and hard work. The companies on our

list are to be congratulated” said Michael Connor, Publisher and Executive

Editor of Business Ethics.

More details regarding the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list are available on the Business Ethics

web site at http://www.business-ethics.com/whats_new/100best.html

Founded in 1987, Business Ethics magazine is the only US-based business magazine focusing on

ethics and corporate social responsibility. Published four times a year with a total distribution to

approximately 10,000 readers, it has a unique position and a unique readership of thought leaders

in business, investing, academia, government and civil society organizations interested in

corporate social responsibility issues.

Business Ethics is owned by New York City-based New Mountain Media. In addition to the
is owned by New York City-based New Mountain Media. In addition to the

magazine, the company sponsors conferences and seminars and produces a one-hour weekly

radio program, Good Company, on LIME/Sirius Satellite Radio.

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