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Beverly Hills 90210 Star, Jennie Garth, Wowed by Baby Gifts From KooKoo Bear Kids

The Ultimate Insiders Guide to the USA Hit Television Show 'MONK' and Its Two-Time Emmy Award-Winning Character, With Commentary From the Creators, Writers, and Actors Who Make It Happen

GSN, The Network for Games is Going Hollywood With 'STARFACE' Danny Bonaduce Set to Host His First Game Show

Columbia Records Set to Release U.S. Edition of 'Smile... It Confuses People,' the Debut Album From Scottish Singer-Songwriter Sandi Thom Sandi's Album Debuts at #1 On U.K. Charts In Stateside Stores Tuesday, September 12 To Commemorate 100 Years of Broadcasting: Tivoli Audio Introduces Its Songbook Radio in Bronze

IMAX signs and opens theatre with SKYCITY Cinemas in Auckland, New Zealand IMAX(R) Theatre to Open in Time for Day and Date Release of Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience

Global Peace Project Launches at Pink Floyd Concert in Israel Humanitarian Initiative Announced at Joint Israel/Arab Rock Concert

QVC Awarded From The European Logistics Association for Innovative Logistics Solution

MSN and Disneyland Resort to Webcast the 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' Red Carpet World Premiere LIVE from Southern California MSN and Disney Will Give Fans Around the World an Opportunity to Watch the Celebrity Arrivals and Red Carpet Interviews From the World Premiere Small World Toys Closes Deal on Prestigious Dr. Seuss License

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Beverly Hills 90210 Star, Jennie Garth, Wowed by Baby Gifts From KooKoo Bear Kids

KooKoo Bear Kids, Inc., an online, catalog, and retail store marketer of designer rooms and exceptional gifts, announces that Hollywood star Jennie Garth received numerous gift items from KooKoo Bear Kids -- and loved them! Naptime will be a lot more fun for Baby Garth with the fuzzy velour knit Buddy Blanket by Barefoot Dreams with huggable monkey "buddy" inside the front pocket. Other gifts included a hooded Monogram Zipper Sac of washable, cuddly chenille for wrapping baby up after a bath, a cuddly bear puppet for playtime, and an ultra soft chenille blanket in cream and chocolate to keep baby warm. KooKoo Bear Kid's exclusive zippered, suede booties with warm fleece lining will ensure the baby is never cold. For Mom and Dad, a frame with bow applique and hand painted "The Gang" was included.

"Kids are the greatest gifts in the world," said Tara Mediate, president of KooKoo Bear Kids and mother of three. "That's why celebrities love to pamper their new arrivals with designer items and top quality products like we offer at KooKoo Bear."

Jennie Garth is best known for her role as Kelly Taylor in the television series Beverly Hills 90210. She is currently starring in the sitcom "What I Like About You." She is married to actor Peter Facinelli, with whom she has two daughters. The couple is expecting their third child in early October.

About KooKoo Bear Kids, Inc.

KooKoo Bear Kids offers designer rooms and exceptional gifts available via the web site, catalog, or retail store. From themed beds with matching bedding of fresh colors and designer fabrics to timeless classics like quilts with hand applied beadwork and embroidery, KooKoo Bear Kids offers hundreds of rugs, curtains, blankets, bedding, and furniture for a totally custom look. Hollywood stars, such as Mira Sorvino, seek out the exceptional designer items such as Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic luxurious bedding, Fleurville Diaper Jam Bags for Dads (and Moms), Boxy Backpacks and Toddle Totes by Petunia Pickle Bottom, and whimsical pillows from Traditions by Pamela Kline. Custom designed specialties by KooKoo Bear Kids include timeless wooden furniture, snuggly blankets for infants, and zippered booties made of suede and fleece. Gifts for the new mother include soft loungewear, spa slippers, and other items that offer rest and relaxation. KooKoo Bear Kids' gifts feature a signature yellow box with matching grosgrain ribbon bow and handwritten card that indicates the arrival of something special. For more information, visit http://www.kookoobearkids.com/

Source: KooKoo Bear Kids, Inc.

MONK, the critically acclaimed USA Network television series, is currently in its fifth season and continues to top the cable ratings with well over five million viewers (Nielsen ratings, January 23-29, 2006). The Chicago Tribune calls the show, "Fresh, exciting and utterly original" and The Wall Street Journal notes its "interesting plots and witty writing."

MONK, the critically acclaimed original series starring Emmy(R), Golden Globe(R) and SAG award winner Tony Shalhoub, returns for season five with all-new episodes on USA Network on Friday, July 7, 2006 in its NEW timeslot at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

MONK: The Official Episode Guide (St. Martin's Griffin/ Trade Paperback Original/ July 2006/ $19.95/ 0-312-35461-4) is the ultimate and only fully authorized guide for Monk fans, including an afterword from Tony Shalhoub -- who plays Adrian Monk -- and an exclusive introduction from Andy Breckman, the show's creator and executive producer:

" ... I began thinking about the superstitions I had as a child, obsessive-compulsive stuff. And I thought, 'What if someone who was wracked with phobias and anxieties also was a brilliant detective. Someone who had trouble leaving his home, much less going out into the world and solving cases, but somehow he managed to every day.'" (Andy Breckman, Inside MONK)

MONK features an in-depth look at all four seasons of the hit show. Find out behind-the-scenes secrets about the famous defective detective, Adrian Monk, how he came up with some of his most brilliant deductions, and what makes some of his tics tick. Inside:

* How the show was created: the concept, cast, network, and location

* Adrian Monk: the modern day Sherlock Holmes

* A summary of each episode followed by an in-depth analysis

* What it was like on the set with guest stars such as John Turturro,

Sarah Silverman, Larry Miller, Jason Alexander, and Jon Favreau

* How the very successful fourth season premiere, "Mr. Monk and the Other

Detective," was inspired by an article that appeared in The New York

Times

* Photos from the show

About the Authors:

Terry J. Erdmann is the author and/or co-author of numerous books about the entertainment industry, including The Last Samurai Official Companion, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, and Star Trek: Action! Terry J. Erdmann is a native of Los Angeles and currently lives with his wife in Southern California. Paula M. Block is the co-author of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion and Star Trek: Action!, and is co-editor of the short story series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. She has been a columnist for the Chicago Sun Times and for the past sixteen years, she has overseen licensed publishing for a major Hollywood studio. She lives near Los Angeles with her husband.

MONK

The Official Episode Guide

By Terry J. Erdmann and Paula M. Block

Publication Date: July 6, 2006

"Mr. Monk and the 12th Man"

The Quotable Monk: "He's brilliant, but he's Monk. He's lost in

Monkland." --Stottlemeyer

The Weirdest Clue: Monk notices that the serial numbers on the $10 bill

used by the perpetrator of the theater murder are just one digit off from

the bill given to the dead tollbooth operator.

Idiosyncrasy of the Week: Monk is compelled to roll Sharona's car

backward and forward until he advances her odometer from 99,999.9 to

100,000.0

The Clue that Breaks the Case: Mrs. Ling's unique stitching on the button

of the perp's shirtsleeve.

"Mr. Monk and the Three Pies"

The Quotable Monk: "I don't understand. Usually when he does that whole

summation thing, it's all over ... we get to go home." --Disher

The Weirdest Clue: The yellow acorns in the back of Van Ranken's truck

reveal where he buried his wife.

Idiosyncrasy of the Week: Apparently the rest of the Monk family was as

dysfunctional as Adrian. Ambrose's agoraphobia keeps him a prisoner in

his own home. No one in the family liked to touch. Mom numbered all the

coffee mugs so they could be put back into the cupboard in order. And

Dad ... well, we're not sure if he was being quirky or if he was

attempting to salvage his sanity when he went out for Chinese food and

never came back.

The Clue that Breaks the Case: Bingo chips flipping through the air

remind Monk of bullet shells being ejected from a gun-and Monk realizes

what Van Ranken's been looking for.

"Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist"

The Quotable Monk: "I can't even discuss it. I can't even think about

discussing it. I can't even talk about thinking about discussing it."

--Monk

The Weirdest Clue: The bruises on Jardeen's body are ten inches apart --

and so are the roots on the big plastic tooth in Dr. Bloom's office.

Idiosyncrasy of the Week: Monk describes his fear of dentists as a

"super-mega-phobia," ranking wa-a-ay above his fears of germs, snakes and

everything else.

The Clue that Breaks the Case: Being kidnapped by a killer dentist is a

pretty big give-away.

GSN has begun production on STARFACE, a new photo pop culture game series hosted by Danny Bonaduce that is scheduled to premiere Tuesday, August 1 (9:30 -- 10:00 PM, ET), it was announced by Rich Cronin, President and CEO of GSN, the network for games. STARFACE was created by Jeff Rothberg and executive produced by Pat Finn, Brennan Huntington and Rothberg, under Finn's Rubicon Entertainment banner.

"We're thrilled to launch a new game that pokes fun at the tabloid world," said Cronin, "and Danny Bonaduce is the perfect celebrity host. He knows pop culture inside out, he has lived the tabloid celebrity life, and his ad libs are hilarious."

"Of all the people in the world to host a game show, GSN picks me," said Bonaduce. "These guys really do take chances."

STARFACE is a funny, fast-paced plunge into fame's deep end, where contestants put their knowledge of the biggest celebrities in contemporary culture to the test. With a cool, quirky attitude and sharp wit, host Bonaduce adds his uniquely irreverent spin to the comic absurdity of the tabloid universe.

The series pits three contestants against one another to demonstrate their knowledge of everything having to do with the famous and the infamous in four rounds. In round one, Bonaduce unveils a series of unique, provocative celebrity photographs, each with a set of questions having to do with that individual. For each correct answer, the player wins 50 points. Round two is played the same way, but point values are doubled.

In round three, our trio of players becomes instantly famous when they don masks and are all transformed into that day's chosen celebrity. Bonaduce proceeds to ask them questions as if they actually were the celebrity and, in turn, the players must answer in the first person. At the end of this round, the player with the highest point score bids farewell to the other players and moves into the final round.

Round four is a challenge where two photos are shown side by side. The player has 60 seconds to answer a series of either-or questions, i.e. the answer will always be one of the two subjects. If, before the clock runs out, the contestant gets 10 or more correct answers, he/she will win the STARFACE grand prize, a trip for two to an exotic location.

STARFACE will air at 9:30 PM ET on Tuesday through Saturday nights as the second half of an hour block with Michael Davies' CHAIN REACTION as its lead- in. CHAIN REACTION, in which teams of men and women complete phrases after being given the first and last words of a chain, also premieres Tuesday, August 1.

STARFACE's host is perhaps best known to television audiences for his role on "The Partridge Family," but is also star of VH1's highly rated "Breaking Bonaduce," which has recently wrapped production on its second season, set to premiere in the fall. Bonaduce was also host of "The Jamie and Danny Show" on KYSR-FM in Los Angeles and has made appearances on a number of television series, including "That 70s Show," "The Drew Carey Show," "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "Eight is Enough."

The executive producers bring a broad range of experience. Finn has been producing television for over 20 years and hosted several national game shows including "Shop 'Til You Drop" and "Joker's Wild." Rothberg is a writer and producer for television and films and has among his feature film credits "A Simple Wish," "The Amazing Panda Adventure" and "Bogus." Huntington's credits include "Shop 'Til You Drop," "Legends of the Hidden Temple" and "National Lampoon's Funny Money," which aired on GSN.

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

Rubicon Entertainment (formerly In-Finn-Ity Productions) is helmed by Finn. Rubicon has produced numerous projects for networks and for cable, and in the world of games they have produced the series "National Lampoon's Funny Money" and "Instant Comedy with the Groundlings." They also produced an independent feature film, "Soulmates," which premiered on HBO as was also seen on the Starz Network.

-GSN-

Source: GSN

Web site: http://corp.gsn.com/

Columbia Records will release Smile... It Confuses People, the debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom, on Tuesday, September 12.

Released in the U.K. on June 5, 2006, Smile... It Confuses People entered the U.K. album charts at #1, driven in part by the phenomenal success of Sandi's hit single and signature track, "I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)," a #1 U.K. single and a #1 U.K. iTunes download.

Too broke to go on the road on a traditional tour, 24-year-old Sandi Thom became a U.K. sensation when the Internet-savvy singer-songwriter decided to set up a webcam in her South London flat and stage a three week "21 Nights From Tooting" world tour from her basement. Sandi spread the word via Myspace.com and her own site (www.sandithom.com), inviting fans to watch the "tour" live on the web or in person at the truly underground venue of her basement (capacity 10 people). Pulling in a modest audience of 70 on the first night, Sandi had more than 70,000 web viewers, from as far away as the US, Russia, and New Zealand, by the end of her virtual "tour," thanks to the wildfire enthusiasm of fans on the Internet spreading the news.

Less than two weeks after "21 Nights From Tooting," Sandi Thom signed a contract for five albums with RCA Label Group in the U.K. in front of the very same webcam in her Tooting basement, making it the first webcast signing in major record label history.

Drawing on a musical palette that varies from Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley through Carole King and Stevie Nicks to Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, Smile... It Confuses People seamlessly blends folk and soul strains and influences. Sandi takes a similar approach lyrically, bringing together a diverse range of themes and subjects from broken hearts and newborn relationships through musicians and musicianship to the current world's preoccupation with "progress."

Sandi Thom will be touring North America later this summer:

Jul 26 San Francisco, Ca Cafe Du Nord

Jul 27 Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe

Jul 29 San Diego, Ca House Of Blues (small room)

Jul 30 Los Angeles, Ca Hotel Cafe

Aug 1 Boston, Ma Paradise Lounge

Aug 2 New York, NY Joe's Pub

Aug 4 Boulder, Co AAA Convention

Aug 5 Philadelphia, Pa World Cafe (upstairs)

Aug 7 Atlanta, GA Vinyl

Aug 8 Nashville, TN 3rd & Lindsley

Aug 9 Chicago, Il Schubas

Aug 10 Minneapolis, MN Ascot Room @ The Quest

Aug 12 Toronto El Mocambo

Source: Columbia Records

Web site: http://www.sandithom.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sandiofficial
http://www.columbiarecords.com/

One hundred years ago this year, the world received its first broadcast of voice and music giving birth to the age of wireless radio as a form of entertainment and news. As an internationally- acclaimed radio company, Tivoli Audio finds it fitting to pay tribute to a relatively unknown inventor by the name of Reginald Aubrey Fessenden as the "Father of Broadcasting," who produced the world's first transmission of voice and music on December 24, 1906, with its newly introduced 100-year commemorative SongBook clock radio in bronze.

The SongBook is a global travel clock radio that is engineered to offer exceptional sound in any country in the world. The SongBook is Tivoli Audio's first-ever digital radio that incorporates a highly sensitive digital AM/FM tuner for clear and precise reception, as well as an adjustable, telescoping FM antenna and built-in AM antenna. Stations may be tuned manually or via five favorite AM or FM station preset buttons; and for travelers who may not know what local stations are available, the radio also features a "seek" function to automatically search for signals in any country around the world.

"As a 100-year commemorative product, we wanted to offer a global travel clock radio to signify the birth of radio as a format for news and entertainment, just as it was first introduced by Reginald Fessenden on December 24, 1906," says Tom DeVesto, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Tivoli Audio. "The SongBook makes a great travel companion with the same rich sound that consumers and reviewers have come to expect from Tivoli Audio products, but with the 100-year commemorative logo and color for greater appeal to collectors."

Tivoli Audio will be celebrating with its dealers in 40 countries around the world, the wireless radio broadcast revolution that began 100 years ago on December 24, 1906 at 9 PM East Coast time, with Reginald Fessenden's first wireless public radio broadcast of voices and music transmitted live from Brant Rock, Massachusetts, to wireless operators of several US Navy, United Fruit Company and fishing ships in the Atlantic Ocean. What occurred on that historic date was Fessenden's broadcast of his rendition of "Oh Holy Night" on the violin, a recording of Handel's "Largo" played on the Ediphone, and readings from the Bible, before wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. He repeated his gift of broadcast radio again on December 31, 1906, as a New Year's Eve performance -- presenting wireless radio transmission as a form of entertainment -- not just the dots and dashes sent as Morse code messages from point to point that marked the radio reception of that time, but to a multitude of recipients simultaneously. His first broadcast was successfully received by dozens of ships in the Atlantic Ocean as seamen reported back to him on the broadcast transmission, confirming the invention of radio as it is known today.

The SongBook features an "on demand" blue backlit LCD display that shows the station tuning as well as the digital clock, whose functions include alarm and 20-minute sleep timer. Auxiliary input and stereo headphone output are positioned on the side, complete with rubber covers to protect them from the elements, dust and dirt when not in use.

The clock radio operates using six standard AA alkaline batteries or NiMH/NiCad rechargeable batteries with the unit's built-in charger; or listeners can use the included AC adapter or 12V power source. It is sized to be suitcase/briefcase-friendly, measuring just 6-1/8" H x 7-5/16" W x 2-1/16" D, and also has a rear keyhole cut-out for optional wall mounting.

The SongBook is housed in a sealed rubber-coated cabinet with rust-proof hardware for weather resistance. In addition to the commemorative bronze color and 100 year logo, the SongBook is also available in light green, pink, black, white, red, blue, yellow, green, and silver. Its suggested retail price is $159.95, and it will be sold nationwide at distinctive retailers, or direct by calling toll-free to 877-297-9479 or logging on to http://www.tivoliaudio.com/.

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), and Village SKYCITY Cinemas, today announced an agreement to open an IMAX(R) theatre in the Village SKYCITY Cinemas, Queen Street in Auckland, New Zealand. Village SKYCITY Cinemas is a joint venture between SKYCITY Leisure - a subsidiary of SKYCITY Entertainment Group, one of Australia's leading entertainment and leisure companies, and Village Roadshow. The theatre is scheduled to open in time to capitalize on the highly anticipated day and date release of Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience on June 28.

The opening of the IMAX theatre will mark the first time that moviegoers in New Zealand will be able to see Hollywood movies that have been transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R).

"The unique combination of big Hollywood movies and The IMAX Experience is getting people out of their homes and back into theatres worldwide," said Joseph Moodabe, Chief Executive Officer of Village SKYCITY Cinemas. "The IMAX theatre will improve bottom-line results for our business by drawing incremental attendance to our multiplex with A-list movies presented in a way that can't be replicated anywhere else in New Zealand."

"Our exciting summer film slate continues to drive exhibitor interest and accelerate the expansion of the IMAX theatre network worldwide," said IMAX Co-Chief Executive Officers Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "Village SKYCITY Cinemas is recognized as a market leader for introducing new technologies and presentation standards into its multiplexes in New Zealand. We are thrilled to enter into a partnership with this innovative exhibitor to offer moviegoers in New Zealand the most powerful and immersive cinematic experience in the world."

The Queen Street IMAX theatre will be an upgraded version of an existing IMAX theatre that was previously operating in the same location until early 2002. Now under the vision and management of a new operator, the theatre will take advantage of an exciting pipeline of digitally re-mastered Hollywood movies in both 2D and IMAX(R) 3D, to serve as THE premiere moviegoing destination in Auckland.

About Village SKYCITY Cinemas

Village SKYCITY Cinemas is a 50/50 joint venture between SKYCITY Leisure, a subsidiary of SKYCITY Entertainment Limited, one of Australasia's leading entertainment and leisure companies; and Village Roadshow - one of the largest exhibitors and distributors of movie titles in Australia.

Village SKYCITY Cinemas opened Gold Class cinemas in Auckland in December 2005, the first cinemas of this type in New Zealand. Village SKYCITY Cinemas currently operate 68 screens throughout New Zealand and are eagerly awaiting the opening of new cinemas in Queensgate (Lower Hutt, Wellington) and Chartwell Square in Hamilton.

About IMAX Corporation

Founded in 1967, IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies and the newest distribution window for Hollywood films. IMAX delivers the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR(R) technology. IMAX DMR (Digital Re- mastering) makes it possible for virtually any 35mm film to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences. As of March 31, 2006, there were 266 IMAX theatres operating in 36 countries.

IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX(R) DMR(R), IMAX(R) MPX(R), and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at www.imax.com.

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include the timing of theatre system deliveries, the mix of theatre systems shipped, the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses on film production and distribution agreements, the performance of films, the viability of new businesses and products, and fluctuations in foreign currency and in the large format and general commercial exhibition market. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and in the subsequent reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the Company's 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, scheduled to be filed on May 9, 2006.

Source: IMAX Corporation

A global peace project called JAMOP (www.jamop.com) - Just A Minute of Peace, will be launched by Israel's David Broza and Palestinian Ebrahim Eid at a Pink Floyd concert taking place in Israel this evening, June 22, 2006.

The sold-out concert is featuring legendary musician Roger Waters.

The event will take place at Neve Shalom, an area where 25 Jewish and 25 Arab families have lived in peaceful coexistence since 1976. The artists will ask the audience to hold out cell phones and lighters and sing together for one minute for the official launch of JAMOP.

JAMOP is a Canadian non-profit humanitarian organization and peace initiative asking the whole world to join together on 07/07/07 to celebrate a minute of peace.

Noble peace prize winner Jose Ramos Horta drafted the JAMOP declaration, and 17 noble laureates have joined including the Dalai Lama, and archbishop Desmond Tutu, in addition to over 75 performers who have agreed to perform at this global event.

JAMOP is a grassroots movement that plans to hold thirty concerts simultaneously and link them together to celebrate a minute of peace. Over the course of this year every president and noble laureate will be asked to sign this declaration as a symbolic gesture of good faith and to demonstrate their genuine desire to live in peace.

About JAMOP

Founded by David Tenenbaum in 1997, Just a Minute of Peace (JAMOP) is a simultaneous, worldwide, humanitarian/entertainment event of unprecedented magnitude. Its mission is to initiate the global voice for peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance peace and human rights, and to promote responsible economic and social development. JAMOP is focused on mobilizing citizens of the world to represent their collective desire for peace, human rights, environmental reform, and sustainability.

About David Tenenbaum

David Tenenbaum is the founding President and CEO of JAMOP and Dove Productions Ltd. As a professional in the area of high-end residential/property management and real estate for more than 12 years, Mr. Tenenbaum has also been a key player in the organization of several non-profit and profit-making music and arts-driven events throughout the world. His work with various high-profile artists and charities led him to establish JAMOP in 1997 and subsequently, its affiliate, Dove Productions Ltd., an organization dedicated to staging large-scale, predominantly music-oriented benefits.

doveproductions@rogers.com

ESPRE Solutions, Inc., a Dallas-based media solutions and video technology company with a revolutionary and patented video compression technology, is pleased to announce that ESPRE's CEO, Pete Ianace, will appear on the Heartbeat of America TV series entitled "Keeping America Strong" and scheduled to begin airing this month. The first viewing for the series will begin at 9AM EST on the AmericanLife Television Network on June 23, 2006. The series highlights U.S. companies that are making a significant contribution to business innovation and security in America in the post-9/11 world.

ESPRE Solutions was selected because of its breakthrough wireless video collaboration solution, eViewLink, which allows first responders, law enforcement and military specialists to collaborate with field personnel and see what they see "live" in order to better assess the situation and coach the field operative through the crisis. ESPRE Solutions first introduced its solution for mobile video collaboration, during the March 2005 CTIA Wireless Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the product was named a Finalist for the 2005 Wireless Widget Award. Since its introduction, eViewLink has been awarded several significant honors, including the SuperQuest Award for Excellence at SuperComm and Product of the Year by Communications Solutions Magazine.

Pete Ianace, ESPRE Solutions CEO states, "This will be the first national TV presence ESPRE has received for its award-winning mobile video collaboration solution, eViewLink. We are very excited to be chosen as a feature in the upcoming Heartbeat of America TV series. Since the release of eViewLink, ESPRE has received very positive feedback as to how the technology can play a key role in crisis situations. This was a very big honor and I was pleased to be part of the production."

The series, which is in an interview format, features a one-on-one conversation between Pete Ianace and the host. In the interview, Pete explains the role that a mobile video solution serves in first responder situations. As Pete describes in the interview, "this technology allows public safety or emergency personnel to wear a headset equipped with a video camera and wirelessly transmit video to a console, while carrying on a two-way conversation with the specialist at the console. An officer restraining a suspect could wear a remote system, transmitting a view of the scene from his perspective back to a dispatcher monitoring the console at the police station. If the suspect collapsed, the dispatcher would see it happen and could quickly use the server console to locate the medical specialist also equipped with a console. Within seconds, the medical specialist could begin receiving the video transmission from the police officer at the scene and quickly advise the officer about how to proceed."

The celebrity host of the Heartbeat of America production is William Shatner, and the interview will be conducted by Doug Llewelyn (The Peoples Court). The Heartbeat of America website can be viewed at http://www.heartbeatofamerica.tv/ .

Prior to the launch of the series, the interview between Llewelyn and Ianace can be viewed at http://www.eviewworld.com/heartbeatofamerica .

About ESPRE Solutions, Inc.:

Plano, Texas-based ESPRE Solutions is a public company and groundbreaking media collaboration solutions provider that fulfills the promise of TV-quality streaming video over the Internet-even at dial-up speeds as low as 28Kbps. ESPRE Solutions intends to be the video applications provider of choice for Internet Service Providers, Fortune 1000 corporations, and institutions worldwide, adding both narrowband and broadband video to traditional voice and data applications. ESPRE Solutions' eView product suite provides an integrated solution for business and personal communications. To learn more about ESPRE Solutions, or to experience the company's pioneering eView technology, visit http://www.espresolutions.com/ .

About Heartbeat of America

Heartbeat of America is a national television program created to showcase companies with emerging technologies. Mega-star William Shatner and famous network news anchors present company stories on national television. Heartbeat of America is broadcast to 10 million homes across the country and is steadily growing.

SAFE HARBOR

Forward-looking statements made in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provision of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements made by ESPRE Solutions, Inc. are not a guarantee of future performance.

Source: ESPRE Solutions, Inc.

Web site: http://www.heartbeatofamerica.tv/
http://www.eviewworld.com/heartbeatofamerica
http://www.espresolutions.com/

It's ladies' night at the 2006 World Series of Poker (http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/), as ELLE magazine (http://www.elle.com/) heads to Las Vegas with an all-star poker team to raise funds for the American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org/). The ELLE "Queens of Heart" team is captained by last year's WSOP champion Jennifer Tilly, who is joined by actress Shannon Elizabeth and some of the country's top female players.

Sponsored by PartyPoker.net (http://www.partypoker.net/) and ELLE, the "Queens of Heart" will be playing for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign. The team hopes to increase awareness of heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women and will donate a percentage of any winnings to the cause, which will be matched by the team sponsors up to $5,000 each.

The Ladies Event is scheduled for July 9-10, 2006, at the Harrah's Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years. The 2005 event had three times as many women players as 2004, and it is expected that 2006 will be the biggest year yet.

The "Queens of Heart" team will consist of Jennifer Tilly, along with co- captain Lisa Tenner (president of Tenner and Associates, a leading figure in the world of music management, branding and marketing), Shannon Elizabeth (actress), Anne Spinetti (poker pro), Kristy Gazes (poker pro), Alison Worth (model, actress, European pro player), Susan Genard (producer/director of Taking a Shot), Lori Sale (head of global branded entertainment at ICM), Allyn Jaffrey Shulman (corporate counsel for Card Player Media), Hillary Kerr (ELLE), Karina Jett (poker pro), Maureen Feduniak (poker pro), Linda Johnson (current State of California Ladies Champion), Jan Fisher (poker pro), Jennifer Leigh (poker pro), Wendeen Eolis (moonlighting poker pro), Katie Porrello (actress, aspiring poker pro and former poker dealer), Leslie Eichner (real estate developer), and Irina Cornides (Austrian poker pro).

Commenting on the event, team captain Jennifer Tilly said, "I was thrilled to win the Ladies Event at the WSOP 2005 and as such, I am pleased to help bring awareness to a disease that affects so many women globally. Now when I play on the 'Queens of Heart' team to support the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement for this year's ladies event, it will mean so much more to me personally."

"Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America, but we have the power to change this if women take action now to protect their health," said co-captain Lisa Tenner. "Since 2003, The American Heart Association has fostered the Go Red For Women campaign to inspire women to love their hearts, but the battle is not nearly won. Out of all the worthy causes in the world, this is the one that resonated most with our team and particularly with me as my father died from this disease."

Carol Smith, ELLE senior VP/group publisher, said, "Poker requires luck, strategy, style-and brains to spare. I'm sure that ELLE will bring them all to Las Vegas next month, when the 'Queens of Heart' arrive at the World Series of Poker. We have an amazing team, and we thank all the players for coming out to support the fight against heart disease in women. With their help, we'll all be winners."

For more information on the "Queens of Heart" and the World Series of Poker, visit www.elle.com/poker.

About ELLE

ELLE is the largest fashion magazine in the world, with 39 editions on five continents. ELLE is accessible online at elle.com. It is also the foundation of numerous brand extensions, including ELLE Decor (22 editions), ELLE Cuisine (five editions), ELLE Accessories (six editions), ELLE.com (20 websites), and licensed products, including books, footwear, eyewear, and other fashion accessories. Last year, ELLE-branded products generated $1 billion in retail sales worldwide. The U.S. edition reaches an audience of 4.9 million readers, who find in ELLE style and substance with an independent point of view.

About Go Red For Women

In 1997, the American Heart Association launched a campaign directed specifically at women called Take Wellness to Heart. Today, the association continues to lead national efforts to educate women about their risk for their No. 1 killer. This February marked the third year of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement that helps educate women as well as healthcare providers, caregivers and policy makers about heart disease. To date, the American Heart Association has distributed red dress pins, as a wearable reminder of the impact of heart disease on women, to more than 12 million people and has used many other strategies to increase awareness through its Go Red For Women campaign. For more information, please visit www.goredforwomen.org

About PartyPoker

Founded in 1997, PartyGaming Plc is the world's leading online gaming company and owns and operates PartyPoker.net, the world's largest poker school. PartyGaming is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker PRTY.

Source: ELLE

Web site: http://www.elle.com/
http://www.elle.com/poker
http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/
http://www.goredforwomen.org/
http://www.americanheart.org/
http://www.partypoker.net/

Panasonic, the brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known, announced today that it will commence Blu-ray Disc entertainment title (for Blu-ray Disc read-only media, or BD-ROM) authoring service for movie studios at Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) in Universal City, California on July 1. Optical discs, like Blu-ray Disc, or conventional DVDs, need to have their content authored as a step toward physical replication of the disc as an entertainment title.

As Panasonic and other electronics manufacturers plan to introduce Blu-ray Disc players this year, Blu-ray titles from the major movie studios are expected to become increasingly available for consumers. The BD-ROM authoring service launched by Panasonic will facilitate the production of Blu-ray Disc titles, so that consumers can experience High-Definition movie entertainment at home.

Panasonic has been authoring DVDs in the U.S. since 1996 and has accumulated a great deal of know-how in digital content authoring. In order to provide the new service, Panasonic has installed state-of-the-art Blu-ray Disc authoring equipment at PHL.

The equipment installed for this purpose includes a specially developed MPEG-4 Advanced Video Codec (AVC) encoder and a Blu-ray Java authoring system. The combination of the encoder and authoring system enables Blu-ray title creators to reproduce near-original, high-quality video with an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) based on Java.

The new Panasonic encoder and authoring system support the Blu-ray Disc Association's BD-ROM specification, and take advantage of the disc's benefits including very high data compression, interactive menus and highly-advanced copyright protection. The Panasonic MPEG-4 AVC encoder, capable of more than twice the compression of conventional MPEG-2 encoding, maintains the highest- resolution 1080p image quality of the source. The result is a stunning picture which Hollywood studio experts have reckoned comparable to the original.

The BD-Java authoring system offers a variety of interactive features such as pop-up menus, allowing for easy content navigation during playback. For example, users can pop up a table of contents during playback, bookmark favorite scenes, or select any desired item from the menu.

"Our engineers worked closely with Hollywood movie studios to develop the Java-BD authoring system," said Kazuhiro Tsuga, Executive Officer in charge of Digital Network and Software Technologies of Matsushita Electric. "We listened carefully to movie studios to help us create easy-to use and high- quality BD-ROM-based entertainment titles. To make them even better, we want to engage in an ongoing dialog with the Hollywood content providers."

"Panasonic plans to offer Blu-ray Disc authoring-related services to major movie studios and other content providers to accelerate the releases of more Blu-ray titles," said Mr. Tsuga. "The introduction of the Blu-ray authoring services and Blu-ray players completes the creation of an environment in which consumers can enjoy stunning High Definition video on their Panasonic HD plasma TVs at home."

About Panasonic

Best known by its Panasonic brand name, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of US$76.02 billion for the year ended March 31, 2006. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, New York (NYSE:MC) , Euronext Amsterdam and Frankfurt stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.

Source: Panasonic

The WORLD POKER TOUR(R) can go home again! Citing its relationship with three top casinos, the WPT announced today three additional events on its Season V calendar -- at Bellagio, Borgata and Foxwoods -- the second event for each on the WPT calendar. It brings to 18 the number of regular season stops on the Tour, insuring that there will be 20+ new poker millionaires made on the WORLD POKER TOUR in Season V.

The Borgata Poker Classic (January 26 -30, 2007) and the Foxwoods Poker Classic (April 1-4, 2007) were initially played in Season IV and they will repeat for 2006-7 season. At Bellagio, the new Festa Al Lago Tournament (October 15-19, 2006) replaces the North American Poker Championship, which has moved to Niagara Fallsview Resort in Canada.

Please note that dates for eight other WPT events have been changed, so players are encouraged to check the schedule below before booking their travel (Changed dates are bolded in the schedule). The dates for the WPT Celebrity Invitational(TM), which draws more than 75 Hollywood celebrities, have also been changed in order to avoid conflict with the recently announced weekend of the Academy Awards.

Additionally, the dates for three Specials have been confirmed, the hugely popular WPT Ladies Night(TM), set for August 31, 2006 at The Bicycle Casino, another on the day after the WPT World Championship(TM) at Bellagio (April 28, 2007) and a new WPT Bounty Hunters(TM) tournament to be inaugurated at Borgata (Sept 18, 2006).

WPT Bounty Hunters features six top-notch poker pros starting out with $250,000 in chips and a $5,000 price on their heads. Knock out a fellow pro and win $5,000 instantly -- but when someone succeeds, the bounty on him goes up. Now he's worth $10,000 and may then have become too tempting a target to pass up. There is a seat at the WPT World Championship at stake, bricks of cash on the table and cool-handed pros taking crazy risks to get it all. Prize Pool: $25,500 seat at the WPT World Championship + $50,000 in bounties. The tournament will showcase a Final Table populated by the six Season IV fan favorites, voted on via the Travel Channel's online sweepstakes. The bounty on a "hunter" escalates with each person he or she knocks out.

Poker fans are invited to come watch the filming of all WPT stops, where players compete for millions. The Specials are a great opportunity to watch some of the best poker action, so mark them on the calendar, too!

"We are delighted to confirm these three great new additions to the WPT calendar," said Steve Lipscomb, CEO and founder of WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) . "It's an action-packed lineup with plenty of opportunity for all those who aspire to become WPT champions. The WORLD POKER TOUR continues to make history with our casino partners and our great contingent of regular and incoming new players. Our growth means growth for poker and for all poker players."

The WPT launched the poker phenomenon when it first aired on the Travel Channel on March 30, 2003, and it continues to lead the way in developing poker as a major international sport. Viewers and aspiring tour players can log on to www.worldpokertour.com for ways to improve their game and to get the latest WPT schedules, information and merchandise. The highest rated show ever on The Travel Channel, the WPT is now seen in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. WORLD POKER TOUR(R) airs every Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST/PST on the Travel Channel in the U.S.

World Poker Tour Season V Tournament Schedule

Tournament Name Hosting Casino/Location Date

The Mirage Poker The Mirage, May 14 - 17, 2006

Showdown Las Vegas, NV Final Table : May 17

Mandalay Bay Mandalay Bay, June 4 - 8, 2006

Poker Championship Las Vegas, NV Final Table: June 8

Grand Prix de Paris Aviation Club de France June 12 - 16, 2006

Paris, France Final Table: June 16

Legends of Poker The Bicycle Casino August 26 - 30, 2006

Los Angeles, CA Final Table: August 30

WPT Ladies Night IV The Bicycle Casino August 30 - 31, 2006

Los Angeles, CA Final Table: August 31

Borgata Poker Open The Borgata, September 15 - 19, 2006

Atlantic City, NJ Final Table: September 19

WPT Bounty Hunters The Borgata, Final Table: September 18

Atlantic City, NJ

Festa Al Lago Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV October 15 - 19, 2006

Final Table: October 19

North American Niagara Fallsview October 25 - 29, 2006

Poker Championship Resort Casino Final Table: October 29

Niagara Falls, Canada

World Poker Finals Foxwoods Resort Casino November 12 - 16, 2006

Mashantucket, CT Final Table: November 16

Bellagio Five Diamond Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV December 14 - 19, 2006

World Poker Classic Final Table: December 19

PokerStars.com TBD January 6 - 13, 2007

Caribbean Poker

Adventure

World Poker Open Gold Strike Casino January 21 - 25, 2007

Tunica, MS Final Table: January 25

Borgata Poker Classic The Borgata, January 26 - 30, 2007

Atlantic City, NJ Final Table: January 30

L.A. Poker Classic Commerce Casino February 24 - March 1,

Los Angeles, CA 2007

Final Table: March 1

WPT Celebrity Commerce Casino March 3 - 5, 2007

Invitational Los Angeles, CA Final Table: March 5

Bay 101 Shooting Star Bay 101, San Jose, CA March 12 - 16, 2007

Final Table: March 16

World Poker Challenge Reno Hilton, Reno, NV March 25 - 28, 2007

Foxwoods Poker Classic Foxwoods Resort Casino April 1 - 4, 2007

Mashantucket, CT Final Table: April 4

WPT World Championship Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV April 21 - 27, 2007

TBD SPECIAL Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV April 28, 2007

Tournaments noted in Blue have already been completed.

Shaded tournaments are Invitation-Only.

About WPTE

WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WPTE) is a company engaged in the creation of internationally branded entertainment and consumer products driven by the development, production, and marketing of televised programming based on gaming themes. WPTE is the creator of the World Poker Tour(R), a television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments that airs on the Travel Channel in the United States and more than 150 markets globally. With the WPT in its fifth season, WPTE has launched a second series on the Travel Channel, the Professional Poker Tour(TM), which focuses on the play of poker's leading stars. WPT Enterprises currently licenses its brand to companies in the business of poker equipment and instruction, apparel, publishing, electronic and wireless entertainment, DVD/home entertainment, casino games, and giftware. For show information, tools for improving poker play, and other WPT news, fans may log on to www.worldpokertour.com. The company is also engaged in the sale of corporate sponsorships. WPT Enterprises, Inc. is a majority owned subsidiary of Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:LACO) .

WPTEG

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by WPT Enterprises, Inc.) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to the expansion of WPTE's brand licensing, the development of new television and film projects, the development of WPTE corporate sponsors and other business development activities, as well as statements regarding other capital spending, financing sources and the effects of competition. Such forward- looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of WPTE. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, WPTE's significant dependence on the Travel Channel as a source of revenue; the potential that our television programming will fail to maintain a sufficient audience; the risk that competitors with greater financial resources or marketplace presence might develop television programming that would directly compete with WPTE's television programming; the risk that WPT may not be able to protect its entertainment concepts, current and future brands and other intellectual property rights; risks associated with future expansion into new or complementary businesses; the termination or impairment of WPTE's relationships with key licensing and strategic partners; and WPTE's dependence on its senior management team. For more information, review WPTE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

APremier Exhibitions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRXI) is pleased to announce that it will open BODIES ... The Exhibition along side its blockbuster Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, on Friday June 23rd, at the Tropicana Resort & Casino's new and dynamic 50,000-foot Exhibition Center in Las Vegas. This unprecedented move for Premier is the first time both Exhibitions have been under one roof allowing for tremendous cross promotion opportunities.

"Our design and installation team have done a wonderful job in developing an Exhibition Center to showcase these two important exhibition properties," states Arnie Geller, President and CEO of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. "We are committed to applying our global marketing and media resources to continue to build our presence in Las Vegas and establish a sustained standard of excellence for our visitors."

A massive individual and collective marketing campaign will surround the Exhibitions during these engagements. The unique plan is set to target Las Vegas residents while the Las Vegas bound tourist will be targeted through national marketing opportunities as well as a stunning and on-going Las Vegas tourist initiative.

Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is a major provider of museum quality touring exhibitions throughout the world.

Certain of the statements contained in this press release are forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events, based on the information currently available to it. The forward-looking statements include statements relating to the Company's anticipated financial performance, business prospects, new developments, new strategies and similar matters. Important risk factors relating to the Company and its operations are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10 K for the year ended February 28, 2006, especially in the Risk Factors and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10 Q and its Current Reports on Form 8 K (all of which are available upon request from the Company). The Company disclaims any obligation to update its forward -looking statements.

- Teleshopping Market Leader Receives Second Prize in the European Award for Logistics Excellence 2005

QVC has been awarded the second prize of the "European Award for Logistics Excellence 2005". The European Logistics Association (ELA) thus gave recognition to the innovative comprehensive logistics solution developed by the market leader in teleshopping. The prize was awarded on the occasion of the European Logistic Conference EUROLOG 2006 in Strasbourg.

QVC impressed the jury with its highly flexible logistics solution, which was tailor-made for the specific requirements of teleshopping. "We are very pleased at this recognition at a European level", declared Dr. Ulrich Flatten, CEO at QVC Deutschland GmbH, "and this award is also a vindication of our all-encompassing corporate philosophy." After all, logistics has always been a core competence of QVC and is organised and executed by the company itself as part of its overall corporate strategy. Only in this way can QVC offer its customers a perfect service.

In 2005, QVC managed to increase its net sales revenue by 22 percent to EUR 629 million. With a market share of 58 percent, QVC is by far the leading teleshopping provider in Germany. By the end of 2005, the company had invested EUR 285 million in its four German locations at Düsseldorf, Bochum, Hückelhoven and Kassel. Of this amount, around EUR 130 million went to the company's logistics alone. A further EUR 45 million was invested in developing its state-of-the-art distribution center in 2006.

Customer consultants took a total of 24 million calls in the two QVC call centers over the past year. 13 million packages left the distribution center of the teleshopping broadcaster over the same period. Total QVC staff at the four locations in Düsseldorf, Bochum, Kassel and Hückelhoven now stands at around 3,400. The teleshopping leader created 350 new jobs in 2005 alone, and is thus one of the top job creators in Germany.

QVC Deutschland, which started broadcasting in December 1996, achieved net sales revenue of EUR 629 million in financial year 2005. This confirms QVC's position as one of the leading mail-order companies and one of the most rapidly growing media corporations in Germany. Parent company QVC Inc. (USA) commenced broadcasting in 1986 and is today one of the world's leading electronic retail companies.

Maxim Magazine's highly anticipated July issue will have a World Series of Poker insert which will feature Full Tilt Poker Pro Clonie Gowen. On stands June 22nd, Maxim's "Guide To The World Series of Poker" will lead with a cover photo of Clonie Gowen as you have never seen her before. In addition to the cover, she is also the subject of a two-page spread. Ms. Gowen is a member of Team Full Tilt, a group of the best and most accomplished poker players in the world, backed by Fulltiltpoker.com.

Clonie Gowen, known to some as one of the sexiest women in poker, burst onto the poker scene by following up her top 10 finish at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Costa Rica Classic with a win at the World Poker Tour Ladies' Night event in 2003. Her victory against world-class players Annie Duke and fellow Full Tilt Poker pro and Team Full Tilt member Jennifer Harman was watched by millions of viewers and was the highest rated WPT show ever.

Ms. Gowen has not only been praised for her stellar game in the poker world, but also for her continued and tireless support of various charities. She constantly lends her name, time and likeness in support of charitable causes throughout the U.S. She is specifically drawn to helping needy children.

On the June 21st edition of Fox Sports Network's Best Damn Sports Show Period, Ms. Gowen challenged Paris Hilton to a $100,000 charity poker tournament. The winner will receive $100,000 (put up by Fulltiltpoker.com) to award to the charity of their choice. "Paris seems to be a great girl, however, she represents everything that I am not, but now that she has stepped into my world (the poker world) I challenge her to put her poker skills to work for charity. $100,000 will go a long way to helping those in need. Paris, are you in?" said Clonie Gowen. Raised in the small town of Kiowa, Oklahoma and born during a Cyclone, Clonie Gowen was named Cycalona.

"Team Full Tilt" is a select group of the world's finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, and Mike Matusow. Full Tilt Poker offers players the unique opportunity to Learn, Chat and Play poker with the best poker pros in the game.

About Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker(TM) software was developed by TiltWare LLC, a software development and licensing company based in Los Angeles, California and licensed to Kolyma Corporation, A.V.V. which is regulated and licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada. "Team Full Tilt," is a select group of the world's finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, Clonie Gowen, John Juanda, and Mike Matusow. With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Users of all skill levels can download the software at www.FullTiltPoker.com and can play for fun or for real money where online games of skill are permitted by law.

Hard Rock International announced today that it is partnering with internationally-acclaimed artist Shakira in the fight to help the child victims of violence in Colombia by presenting a euro 65,000 ($80,000 USD) donation to her Pies Descalzos Foundation. Hard Rock International will honor Shakira by permanently showcasing select memorabilia from her 2005 "Tour of the Mongoose" in select Hard Rock Hotels and Cafes worldwide. In addition, the soon-to-be opened Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, the first Hard Rock-branded hotel in Europe, will be the official sponsor for the Spain portion of Shakira's "Oral Fixation" World Tour. The check presentation is at the venue of her Madrid concerts, Las Ventas, where the artist will play on June 22 and 23.

The five wardrobe pieces donated by Shakira to be featured at various Hard Rock Hotel and Cafe locations worldwide were selected out of a contribution of 25 pieces originally donated by the artist. They include outfits worn by her during her 2005 "Tour of the Mongoose" World Tour and include items worn on the cover of the April 2002 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine, as well as the outfit worn on the cover of her last album, Oral Fixation.

The Pies Descalzos Foundation is a Colombian, non-governmental organization created by world-renowned rock superstar Shakira. The organization is devoted to finding and providing opportunities for children who are victims of the violence in Colombia. It originated in Barranquilla, a city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, and is now reaching other parts of the country.

"It is an honor to be recognized by Hard Rock as a Rock n' Roll symbol and I am grateful for their donation to the Pies Descalzos Foundation," said Shakira. "With Hard Rock's help, we will have taken another step in reaching our goal to improve the education, nutrition and the lives of the thousands of displaced children who are living in perilous conditions because of the violent internal conflict in Colombia."

Hard Rock International's memorabilia collection is comprised of 69,000 items that artists have used in live performances during the recording process, in videos or photo shoots. Instruments and stage clothes are the most popular items that artists donate. Handwritten lyrics, original album art and photographs are also great display items. The ever-growing memorabilia collection allows individual Hard Rock locations to tell the story of rock music and includes pieces from "local" artists, as well as from internationally acclaimed figures.

"Music is a universal language that crosses all sorts of boundaries. It energizes and stimulates, awakens one's senses and reaches the emotional core. Artists today have gone beyond using lyrics to highlight needed change and use their international visibility as a vehicle to increase social awareness. Through their individual foundations and charitable activities, artists, such as Shakira, make valuable contributions to promote social change," said Don Bernstine, Manager of Acquisitions and Artist Relations of Hard Rock International. "Shakira embodies the Hard Rock spirit and we applaud her effort to give back to the local community," concluded Bernstine.

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid began its relationship with the artist this year as a sponsor of her Spanish "Oral Fixation" Tour, which began in Zaragoza last Thursday and will travel to a total of 11 cities over the coming weeks. According to Hard Rock Hotel Madrid's General Manager Alexander Hugot, "Our relationship with Shakira as sponsor of her Spanish portion of her World Tour was a given: she's passionate, sexy, smart and an amazing performer. How could we resist her charms? We're equally enamored by her passion and commitment offstage to Pies Descalzos. We look forward to showcasing a selection of Shakira's Tour memorabilia in the new Hard Rock Hotel Madrid as visible testimony of our support."

George Sharp, Director of Hard Rock Cafe Madrid noted, "Hard Rock first landed in Spain more than a decade ago and since then, has developed a long- term relationship with artists and music lovers alike as the showplace of the best in music and memorabilia. The addition of Shakira's costumes will be a must-see at Hard Rock Cafe -- in Madrid or anywhere else in the world."

Hard Rock International owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which celebrates new and legendary music icons. Authentic pieces of memorabilia are showcased at Hard Rock Cafes, Hard Rock Live! venues and Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos around the world. A full-time staff oversees all aspects of the Hard Rock collection -- from research and initial procurement of an artifact to its cataloging and maiden installation at a Hard Rock location. Among the pieces in the collection are photos, guitars and other instruments, clothing and costumes, platinum and gold LPs, posters and album art and other rare artifacts.

Scheduled to open in late 2006, the Hard Rock Hotel in Madrid will soon rock onto the European scene, bringing renewed vitality to the historic Gran Hotel Reina Victoria, deep in the heart of Spain's capital. The joint venture, managed by Spain's largest hotel group, Sol Melia and the U.S.-based Hard Rock, brings the Hard Rock Hotel brand to Europe for the first time ever, transforming the hotel interior into a sleek and contemporary space while maintaining the architectural integrity of the building's exterior. The 192-room Hard Rock Hotel in Madrid will offer guests a total sensory experience combined with one-of-a-kind service, guaranteed to exceed expectations.

About Hard Rock International

With 121 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes, 11 Hotel & Casinos and two stand- alone Casinos in more than 41 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally-recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by The Rank Group Plc (RNK.L). For more information on Hard Rock, visit http://www.hardrock.com/.

About Pies Descalzos Foundation

The Pies Descalzos Foundation is a Colombian non-governmental organization created by internationally acclaimed artist Shakira. The organization is devoted to finding and providing opportunities for children who are victims of the violence in Colombia. It originated in Barranquilla, a city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, and is now reaching other parts of the country. Our goal is to improve the education, nutrition, and the lives of the thousands of displaced children who are living in perilous conditions because of the violent internal conflict in Colombia.

Source: Hard Rock International

Web site: http://www.hardrock.com/
http://www.fundacionpiesdescalzos.com/

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) and Fangoria Entertainment today announced the launch of Fangoria Radio, the first national horror-themed entertainment radio show. Hosted by renowned Twisted Sister frontman and horror film producer/actor Dee Snider, Fangoria Radio will air Friday nights from 10:00 pm - 1:00 am ET on SIRIUS Stars channel 102. The show will debut on Friday, June 23, 2006.

Fangoria Radio, a live, 3-hour weekly radio show from the creators of the world's most popular and longest running horror publication, Fangoria Magazine, gives horror fans a place on radio to call their own. Listeners will be able to interact and get close to the best and scariest in horror entertainment. The program will feature interviews with celebrities and stars in the horror world, listener call-ins, updates on horror movies, and even on- location visits to the biggest horror films in production. In addition, Fangoria Radio will highlight the latest horror gossip as well as reviews of movies, television shows and video games.

Host Dee Snider's sidekick will be celebrated 'Scream Queen' and radio veteran Debbie Rochon. Fangoria Radio will be produced by Mike Kostel, an Emmy and Ace award winning producer. Fangoria Magazine editor Tony Timpone will appear frequently on the program to provide his trademark insight and opinions on the latest horror news and happenings.

"Fangoria is the first and most prestigious brand for horror and will deliver for SIRIUS listeners unprecedented access to the best in horror entertainment," said Scott Greenstein, President of Entertainment and Sports, SIRIUS Satellite Radio. "Fangoria Radio is certain to become appointment listening for horror fans nationwide."

"Fangoria Radio transforms every Friday night into Halloween as the show covers all aspects of the world of horror - from the greatest in entertainment to the latest in Goth fashion," said Fangoria Entertainment's Thomas DeFeo. "If it scares, screams or startles, it's on Fangoria Radio. We are extremely delighted to join with Sirius in the launching of Fangoria Radio, which represents an exciting opportunity to expand the Fangoria brand and reach existing fans and new audiences."

The $9 billion dollar horror entertainment industry ranks among the top entertainment categories in film, television, books, video games and associated merchandise. Fangoria Entertainment has served as the genre's leading authority for over 25 years, with the ubiquitous Fangoria Magazine selling in leading bookstores, video retailers, and on military bases throughout the world.

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 shop.sirius.com.

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

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

About FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT

FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT owns and operates the renowned monthly horror publication Fangoria Magazine and the horror genre's #1 online destination Fangoria.com. Both the magazine and the website remain the most sought-after source of movies, videogames, television series, books and toys that comprise the burgeoning world of horror entertainment. Fangoria Entertainment is also a prime producer of horror conventions held throughout the year in major cities nationwide. In addition, the Fangoria video label is home to a collection of contemporary horror film titles in distribution on DVD and VHS.

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MSN(R) Video will broadcast live the world premiere of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" on Saturday, June 24, from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. PT to a worldwide audience on MSN Video at http://movies.msn.com/movies/pirates_webcast. Pirates of the Caribbean, the popular Disney theme park attraction that inspired the movie, is once again brought to the big screen in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." In a unique twist, the movie has now inspired the attraction, which will welcome new characters and elements -- including the crafty Captain Jack Sparrow -- from the blockbuster entertainment franchise as part of a spectacular, star-studded movie premiere. The attraction officially re-opens to guests on June 26 at Disneyland and on July 7 in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida.

The webcast will be hosted by the MSN "Dish Diva" Taylor Johnson along with a Disneyland historian and Disney Imagineer who will go live at remote locations along the red carpet at the premiere. The 90-minute webcast will include interviews from the A-list celebrities on the red carpet along with fun and exciting history of Disney's beloved attraction that inspired the movies.

"We're thrilled to give our worldwide audience exclusive live access to the premiere event for one of this year's most highly anticipated films," said Rob Bennett, general manager of Entertainment and Video Services for MSN. "Our rich catalog of unique video content from leading producers like Disney is what makes MSN the best destination for online entertainment."

Starring a humorous cast of rascals, scoundrels, and villains, the world-famous attraction sends guests of all ages on a voyage through mysterious caverns where "Dead men tell no tales" and then into a colonial era Caribbean seaport under siege by a band of fun-loving pirates. The attraction's jaunty theme song, "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)," sets the show's light tone with its tongue-in-cheek depiction of high seas lawlessness now featuring Captain Jack Sparrow, Barbossa and Davy Jones -- stars from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." Captain Jack Sparrow appears in the attraction on three different occasions. Additionally, the treacherous Barbossa can now be seen as the Captain of the Wicked Wench in the attraction's famous battle scene. An apparition of the ghostly Davy Jones, a prominent character in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," can be seen in the attraction's mysterious grotto labyrinth, materializing via a fantastic waterfall effect.

"The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and movie have brought a lot of enjoyment to kids and adults of all ages and this webcast will continue to bring millions of Internet users worldwide into the magic," said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "Working with MSN and this exciting technology allows people the world over to experience the excitement and fun of a movie premiere at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'."

Disney Imagineers have also enhanced the attraction experience with an all-new dynamic digital sound design, the addition of musical cues from the movie soundtracks, enhanced theatrical lighting designs and an improved battle sequence between a pirate galleon and Spanish fortress.

Featuring more than 120 Audio-Animatronics performers, lavishly decorated sets and special effects, Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most spectacular attractions ever created for Disney Parks. More than 500 million people have experienced the rollicking fun of the immersive adventure in California and Florida during the past 39 years.

About "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST"

Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley reunite in Walt Disney Pictures', in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Films, "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST," an all new epic tale chronicling the further mis-adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow.

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Gore Verbinski from a screenplay written by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio, Captain Jack sets sail on an all new adventure -- filled with more intrigue, more spectacular special effects and more comedy -- in July 2006.

About MSN Video

MSN Video is one of the largest video-only streaming services on the Web, watched by more than 11 million unique users per month. In addition to streaming news, entertainment and sports video clips from more than 45 content partners, MSN Video presents a broad array of live events to online audiences worldwide. More than 50 top advertisers support MSN Video, which is available to consumers at no charge. MSN Video is available on the Web at http://msnvideo.com/ to consumers in the U.S. MSN Video is also live in Australia, Canada and Japan, and in Spanish in the U.S.; the service also is in beta testing in the U.K.

About Microsoft

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

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The good news keeps coming for specialty toy manufacturer, Small World Toys as CEO Debra Fine announces their new licensing agreement with the world-famous Dr. Seuss.

Dr. Seuss, easily one of the most beloved and well-respected children's authors, is partnering up with Small World to create product for practically every U.S. toy, book and gift retailer in 2007. Given its recent success with beloved children's authors, Eric Carle and soon to be released products with Karen Katz, Small World Toys has shown its ability to not only successfully choose high quality licenses but to then create high quality, award-winning products that embody the heart and soul of the brands they license.

"We really took our time finding the right partner to create product with this license," said Susan Brandt, Executive Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. "We looked at all the obvious and some of the not-so-obvious manufacturers. Small World Toys was clearly the best partner for us to develop infant and developmental toys for this category. We are really thrilled to work with Small World Toys on this project."

Small World Toys CEO Debra Fine commented, "Dr. Seuss is a perfect license for our company. Our mission is to create toys that nurture the minds, bodies and spirits of children. Our product development team will create toys that reflect the whimsical nature of Dr. Seuss' characters and stories while being developmentally appropriate for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers."

The planned product line-up includes:

* Hear and Now Cubes

* Touch and Rhyme Block

* Balance Stick

* 1 Fish, 2 Fish Chunky Puzzle

* Family Photo Floor Puzzle

* Deedledude Sneeches

* 3D Cat in the Hat Puzzle

* Seussical Plush Horton

* Yertle the Turtle Plush Stackers

* Green Eggs and Ham Melamine Dinnerware Set

Small World will also create items that are exclusive for various categories of retailers.

Small World Kids Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMWK) , through its wholly owned subsidiary Small World Toys, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes high-quality specialty toys and educational products for children. Its sales categories include infant, preschool, early learning, imaginative and active play, represented by award-winning brand names Ryan's Room(R), Gertie Ball(R), IQ Baby(R), and Neurosmith(R). The company also holds rights in the U.S. for specialty channel distribution for brands such as Tolo(R). Small World Toys' products are sold in over 3,000 locations -- including educational channels, retail chains, Internet sites, catalogues and specialty stores.

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

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- Ready-To-Air Commercials Will Make Video Advertising Fast, Easy and Affordable for Local Businesses Across Europe

Spotzer Media Group, BV today announced plans to launch an online business dedicated to making it fast, easy and affordable for local European businesses to advertise with video on television, websites, narrow casting networks, cell phones and other mobile devices such as mp3 players. The Amsterdam based company made the announcement at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in Cannes, France.

Spotzer intends to pioneer a "ready-to-air" approach to video advertising that will enable clients to rent and run a professionally designed and produced advertisement for as little as Euro 500. Clients will be able to select "off the shelf" a pre-produced video commercial which they can then personalize through the company's state of the art production facilities. Advertisers will also be able to create a complete media plan and purchase air or media time through Spotzer. Clients will be able to complete the entire process online through the group's website (www.spotzer.com) in less than 30 minutes.

Spotzer is led by Thed Lenssen, one of Europe's most highly acclaimed commercial directors, and John Mezzina, former Young & Rubican creative director and co-founder of Mezzina/Brown, a New York based agency. Lenssen has directed commercials for Heineken, Philips, Volkswagen and many others and is the founder of The D-Films and Snoep Films, both based in Amsterdam. He has won numerous awards including three Cannes Lions. Mezzina's former clients included RJR Reynolds, Allied Domecq, Goldman Sachs and Intel. Mezzina also founded FreeRide.com, an innovative Internet advertising company.

"As a result of digital technologies and the rapid proliferation of new media, advertisers across Europe can now buy highly desirable spots on an extremely local basis," explained Lenssen. "The rates are remarkable: for example, a 30 second prime time spot on MTV, running only in the city of Rotterdam, costs as little as Euro 25. However, no matter where you are in Europe, producing a commercial suitable for such a spot today still requires an upfront investment of at least Euro 20,000 and possibly much more."

"Based on our long experience making commercials on a pan European basis, we believe there is a huge opportunity to break the barriers preventing local businesses from harnessing the power of video advertising," Lenssen continued. "The key will be providing a library of modularly designed, pre-produced commercials that advertisers can rent from us and then easily personalize with their specific information or branding materials. Our basic license will cost only a few hundred Euros. It will entitle exclusive use of an ad in a limited geographic area and for a limited period of time. Longer or greater exclusivity will be available but will cost more."

The Spotzer commercial library will include category defining ads which can be customized for use by any particular business of the category targeted. The library will also include more thematic or universal ads which can be customized for use by businesses in a variety of categories.

"By spreading the cost of production over multiple advertisers, in different geographic markets, different industries, and at different points in time," added Mezzina, "we can dramatically lower the cost of advertising for local businesses. We will also greatly increase the ability of local advertisers to experiment with video advertising and with specific messages and medium. The quality of the video ads available to local businesses will improve as well."

"In the same way that companies such as E-Bay and Google have shown that the aggregate spending power of the "little guy" is enormous," said Lenssen, "we expect to tap into significant new resources for video advertising by empowering local businesses, a segment traditionally ignored by advertising agencies." "At the same time," concluded Mezzina, "by developing a self-service process that clients completely control through our website, we expect to capitalize on growing consumer comfort with accessing services and conducting business transactions online."

Spotzer, which is backed by venture capital, is finalizing plans to roll-out its online services starting in the early part of 2007. The group is focused on several of the largest media markets in Europe and in particular on countries having large populations of local businesses as well as an attractive mix of old and new media selling spots on a local basis.

"Though we have been developing in stealth mode," Lenssen added, "we have already been approached by an interesting collection of potential media partners who seem highly motivated to accelerate the sale of media to local businesses. We believe our ready-to-air model, if executed properly, will prove useful to cable companies and broadcasters as well as emerging media such as narrow casting networks and cell phone carriers. We expect to announce shortly our first distribution alliances."

Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) (NYSE:PLA) today announced the acquisition of Club Jenna Inc. (CJI), a multi- media adult entertainment business founded by Jenna Jameson. The acquisition adds a premier and profitable brand to Playboy's Entertainment Group business, with assets including a successful film production business, a library of video content, a network of web sites and a DVD retail distribution deal.

Christie Hefner, chairman and chief executive officer of PEI, said: "As a best-selling author, a personality whose name is among the most-searched on the Internet and the founder of a profitable business, Jenna is a uniquely successful talent. CJI is a very attractive business, which we believe will be both financially accretive and strategically complementary as we continue to execute our multi-platform strategy. This acquisition will allow us to diversify our content offerings in the domestic TV business, while, on the online side, also expanding their existing properties through our network of sites."

"In an increasingly complex and competitive media environment, we know that the Club Jenna brand resonates with consumers. We are looking forward to working with Jenna and her husband, CJI President Jay Grdina, as they help further accelerate the growth of our digital media businesses," Hefner said.

Both Jameson and Grdina have signed personal service agreements with PEI in conjunction with the acquisition.

"This move is very exciting for us," said Jameson. "Jay and I are pleased to be part of the Playboy family and look forward to the potential that this brings to the table."

"With the resources now available to us, we can bring Club Jenna to a level unprecedented in sophisticated entertainment," said Grdina.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:PLA) (NYSE:PLA.A) is a brand-driven, international multimedia entertainment company that publishes editions of Playboy magazine around the world; operates Playboy and Spice television networks and distributes programming globally via DVD and a network of websites including Playboy.com, a leading men's lifestyle and entertainment website; and licenses the Playboy and Spice trademarks internationally for a range of consumer products and services.

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1) Foreign, national, state and local government regulation, actions or

initiatives, including:

a) attempts to limit or otherwise regulate the sale, distribution

or transmission of adult-oriented materials, including print,

television, video, and online materials,

b) limitations on the advertisement of tobacco, alcohol and other

products which are important sources of advertising revenue for

us, or

c) substantive changes in postal regulations or rates which could

increase our postage and distribution costs;

2) Risks associated with our foreign operations, including market

acceptance and demand for our products and the products of our

licensees;

3) Our ability to manage the risk associated with our exposure to

foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;

4) Changes in general economic conditions, consumer spending habits,

viewing patterns, fashion trends or the retail sales environment

which, in each case, could reduce demand for our programming and

products and impact our advertising revenues;

5) Our ability to protect our trademarks, copyrights and other

intellectual property;

6) Risks as a distributor of media content, including our becoming

subject to claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence,

copyright, patent or trademark infringement, and other claims based

on the nature and content of the materials we distribute;

7) The risk our outstanding litigation could result in settlements or

judgments which are material to us;

8) Dilution from any potential issuance of common or convertible

preferred stock or convertible debt in connection with financings or

acquisition activities;

9) Competition for advertisers from other publications, media or online

providers or any decrease in spending by advertisers, either

generally or with respect to the adult male market;

10) Competition in the television, men's magazine, Internet and product

licensing markets;

11) Attempts by consumers or private advocacy groups to exclude our

programming or other products from distribution;

12) Our television, Internet and wireless businesses' reliance on third

parties for technology and distribution, and any changes in that

technology and/or unforeseen delays in its implementation which

might affect our plans and assumptions;

13) Risks associated with losing access to transponders and competition

for transponders and channel space;

14) Failure to maintain our agreements with multiple system operators

and direct-to-home operators on favorable terms, as well as any

decline in our access to, and acceptance by, direct-to-home and/or

cable systems and the possible resulting deterioration in the

terms, cancellation of fee arrangements or pressure on splits with

operators of these systems;

15) Risks that we may not realize the expected increased sales and

profits and other benefits from acquisitions;

16) Any charges or costs we incur in connection with restructuring

measures we may take in the future;

17) Risks associated with the financial condition of Claxson Interactive

Group, Inc., our Playboy TV-Latin America, LLC, joint venture

partner;

18) Increases in paper, printing or postage costs;

19) Risks associated with revenue guarantees under our cable

distribution agreements;

20) Effects of the national consolidation of the single-copy magazine

distribution system; and

21) Risks associated with the viability of our primarily subscription-

and e-commerce-based Internet model.

Source: Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Part history, part technology and part policy analysis, Space Exploration and Astronaut Safety, a new book by Joseph N. Pelton, reviews the history of NASA's space exploration program, its astronaut safety program, the present status of the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, and the options and strategic opportunities that present themselves as NASA enters its next phase of space exploration with Project Constellation.

Written by one of the foremost experts on space policy, Dr. Joseph N. Pelton of the Space and Advanced Communication Research Institute, George Washington University, with Peter Marshall, the book presents in a highly readable format the state of today's space technology, along with the concerns about safety in space exploration as it applies to current and future programs, and whether these issues can be reconciled and translated into a viable future space policy.

Space Exploration and Astronaut Safety thoroughly explores NASA's options and how these options are tempered and influenced by astronaut safety considerations as well as by uncertain congressional funding and complex organizational management issues. It also considers the impact of international participation and the increasing prospect of the privatization of space travel.

Based on a thorough evaluation of past and current history, findings from the Shuttle tragedies, interviews with key experts, surveys, and extensive research on the Shuttle, ISS, and related NASA space safety programs, the author lays out a comprehensive presentation on where space exploration has been, where it stands today, where it is going, and where it has the potential to go.

Decision-makers in government (especially those involved with NASA policy and safety), members of space agencies around the world, aerospace scientists and engineers, space enthusiasts, and academicians will all find Space Exploration and Astronaut Safety an indispensable and enlightening guide.

Space Exploration and Astronaut Safety (ISBN: 1-56347-844-7) is published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It can be ordered for $49.95 online at http://www.aiaa.org/books by calling 800/682-2422. Review copies can be requested from Janice Saylor, janices@aiaa.org.

AIAA advances the state of aerospace science, engineering, and technological leadership. Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., the Institute serves over 35,000 members in 65 regional sections and 79 countries. AIAA membership is drawn from all levels of industry, academia, private research organizations, and government. For more information, visit http://www.aiaa.org/.

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