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Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced today the signing of Platinum Hip-Hop Artist, Chamillionaire, to an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal.

Following his major-label debut The Sound Of Revenge released on Universal Records, Chamillionaire is poised to take his place among Houston's current hip-hop elite, while the single "Ridin'" produced by Happy P and featuring Krayzie Bone is residing for the second week at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Singles, and Top 10 on Hot Rap Tracks.

The name "Chamillionaire" represents the unique style that defines the talented urban artist, and his ability to change and adapt on the fly, forcing people to respect the true breadth of his talent. And just as this MC moniker exemplifies, Chamillionaire is anything but predictable and most certainly versatile.

The Sound Of Revenge, was the breakthrough story of the holiday season, debuting No. 10 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The Sound Of Revenge is the highest debut week of a new Universal album since 2003.

Chamillionaire's emergence as the hottest new hip-hop artist to explode nationwide was further confirmed by a burst of accolades and activity surrounding the coveted release. A chorus of nationally syndicated tomes such as Rolling Stone are raving about the debut disc -- "the next superstar in Houston," "hip-hop takeover," says the celebrated magazine, and USA Today proclaims: "Chamillionaire proves he's ready for the big time with The Sound Of Revenge."

Managed by Charles Chavez, Chamillionaire joins UMPG's successful R&B/Hip-Hop roster, which includes 50 Cent, G-Unit, Ciara, Chris Brown, Mariah Carey, Ice Cube, Ludacris, Amerie, Ashanti, Mary J. Blige, Printz Board, amongst others.

About Universal Music Publishing Group

With 47 offices in 41 countries worldwide, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is part of the Universal Music Group and one of the industry's largest global music publishing operations. Owning or administering more than 1 million copyrights, UMPG's writers and catalogs include: U2, Elton John, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Ciara, Dave Grohl, Prince, Diana Krall, Ludacris, Godsmack, Ice Cube, Vanessa Carlton, Mary J. Blige, The Corrs, Eve, Musiq, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, No Doubt, Blink-182, 3 Doors Down, Beastie Boys, Anastacia, Fatboy Slim, DMX, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, the catalog of Henry Mancini, among many others. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.

Source: Universal Music Publishing Group

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

SPrincipal photography began in Santa Fe, New Mexico on BURIED ALIVE, the third of four films from Odd Lot Entertainment's genre shingle Dark Lot Entertainment.

SFX wizard, Bob Kurtzman (THE RAGE, WISHMASTER, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN) will direct BURIED ALIVE, the story of a group of college friends, who stage a sorority prank and take two freshman to an abandoned ranch house deep in the deserted plains of a desert canyon. While most in the group think they are there to "initiate" the sorority pledges, one of the guys has a different agenda -- to find a buried treasure he believes his great-grandfather hid in the ranch house. However, when he starts to unearth the ground below the house, he really unearths a ghost with a vengeance. When one of their own turns up dead -- in pieces -- it becomes clear that hunting season isn't over.

Character actor Tobin Bell (SAW) plays Lester, a creepy, secretive grounds keeper at the ranch, who always seems to be lurking about at the most suspicious times. Terence Jay (GREEN STREET HOOLIGANS) plays Zane, the student on probation with a crush on his cousin Rene, played by newcomer Leah Rachel. Zane is the great grandson of the owner of the ranch and is dead set on finding his share of the family fortune.

Steve Sandvoss (NIP/TUCK) plays Danny, Rene's boyfriend, who finds himself caught up in this dark terror as the body count quickly increases.

Even with some subtle tips from the ever observant Lester, things seem to unravel quickly, and what was suppose to be a decadent and adventurous weekend, quickly turns into a terrible nightmare.

With Kurtzman directing from a script by T.Jay O'Brien (SIMPLE JUSTICE) and Art Monterastelli (THE HUNTED) and his prestigious company, Precinct 13, behind him, this unapologetic visceral thrill ride should shock and haunt even those who think they've seen-it-all.

The film is being produced by Deborah Del Prete and Gigi Pritzker (THE WEDDING PLANNER, MEAN CREEK, GREEN STREET HOOLIGANS.) Also producing is David Greathouse (EVEN MONEY.)

Steve Ecclesine serves as executive producer with Linda McDonough coproducing.

BURIED ALIVE is a production of Odd Lot Entertainment's division Dark Lot.

Producer Deborah Del Prete says, "Having Bob Kurtzman's magic on board will allow us to supply horror fans with an incredible feast for the eyes and produce a film not for the faint at heart. We've got a great team of talented film makers and crew, and a superb cast that will hopefully leave audiences wanting more."

Odd Lot Entertainment was founded in 2001 by partners Deborah Del Prete and Gigi Pritzker. The company is currently in various stages of production on a number of feature film projects including TRAP FOR CINDERELLA based on Sebastian Japrisot's novel to be directed by Iain Softley (THE SKELETON KEY); THE VEIL written by Irving Belateche to be produced with Lawrence Bender and Karen Barber; RETURN TO SENDER to be directed by Mimi Leder (PAY IT FORWARD) and written by Morgan Upton Ward (RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS); and LAVENDER HILL MOB which will be directed by Dean Parisot (FUN WITH DICK AND JANE) and is written by David Sussman. BURIED ALIVE will be distributed internationally by M8 Entertainment.

A release date has not been set.

Source: Odd Lot Entertainment

Buena Vista Music Group is celebrating three titles in the Top Ten today. The Billboard Top 200 chart for the week ending June 24, 2006 lists "High School Musical Soundtrack" at #5, "Cars Soundtrack" debuts at #7 and Rascal Flatts' "Me and My Gang" at #8.

Said Buena Vista Music Group Chairman Bob Cavallo, "We are delighted with this news. The continued success of 'High School Musical' is a phenomenon. The #1 debut of 'Cars' the movie played a big part in the debut of our soundtrack. With artists like Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Brad Paisley, James Taylor and original songs and score from Randy Newman, it's a terrific souvenir from the movie. Between Lyric Street and Hollywood Records promotion staffs, Rascal Flatts is getting radio airplay at new formats and helping to widen their tremendous appeal."

This marks the first time The Buena Vista Music Group has held three titles in the Top Ten. The Group also holds the #1 and #2 highest selling albums year to date; "High School Musical" and Rascal Flatts' "Me and My Gang" respectively.

The Buena Vista Music Group encompasses all of the Walt Disney Company's recorded music and music publishing operations, including Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Lyric Street Records, Mammoth Records and Walt Disney Music Publishing.

Source: Buena Vista Music Group

Hugh Jackman, Tony-Award winning actor (The Boy from Oz) and star of the hit movie, X-Men: The Last Stand, and his wife, actress Deborra-Lee Furness Jackman, will emcee the Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO) Second Annual Benefit Gala, Monday, October 16, 2006, 6:00 pm, Cipriani, 55 Wall Street, New York City. The celebrity couple promises an emotionally-charged evening filled with information and entertainment, according to Dr. Jane Aronson, WWO founder and executive medical director.

WWO serves orphaned children worldwide through the direct delivery of humanitarian programs designed to solve specific medical, developmental, emotional and psycho-social needs.

Last year, WWO held its First Annual Benefit Gala and raised $800,000 thanks to corporate, individual and celebrity support, including a moving address by Special Guest, Angelina Jolie, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador.

This year, Tony-Award winning actress Mary-Louise Parker (Proof) will be WWO's Special Guest, and Ms. Parker intends to share her thoughts about WWO with Gala attendees.

WWO's 2006 Honorary Gala Committee is chaired by James Haven. Committee members include Andre Braugher, Ann Hampton Callaway, Christine Ebersole, Cindy Hsu, Liya Kebede, Kathleen Marshall, Donna Murphy, Mary-Louise Parker, Alexandra Postman, Steve Schirripa, and Bill Weir.

Kathleen Marshall, Tony-Award winning choreographer (The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town), will choreograph and direct the performances for the evening.

Andre Braugher, star of TV's Homicide, will narrate a short film about WWO programs.

The mission of Worldwide Orphans Foundation is to identify the immediate and long-term medical, developmental, social and emotional needs of children living in orphanages and to provide direct services to improve their quality of life. Founded in 1997 by renowned adoption medicine specialist, Dr. Jane Aronson, WWO has established humanitarian programs in Ethiopia, Viet Nam, Bulgaria, Serbia/Montenegro, Azerbaijan, and China. For more information, please visit http://www.wwo.org/ .

Source: Worldwide Orphans Foundation

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

Celebrating and honoring women who excel in their professional endeavors, act as role models for others in the industry and help to advance opportunities for women throughout the industry, the D.C. Chapter of Women in Film & Video (WIFV) hosts the 13th annual Women of Vision Awards Gala on Friday, June 23, 2006 at The Capital Hilton Hotel.

This year's Women of Vision Award honorees have strong roots in the Greater Washington Area but their talents are known worldwide. Receiving the Women of Vision award are: Laureen Ong, President of the National Geographic Channel; Diana Ingraham, Co-founder and Managing Director of US Independents; Nina Gilden Seavey, Emmy(R) Award-winning filmmaker and Founder of The Documentary Center at The George Washington University; and Daphne Maxwell Reid, Actress and Co-owner of New Millennium Studios.

The Women of Leadership Award is being presented to Beth Mendelson, Executive Producer and Owner of Mendelson Productions.

Media Central is the recipient of the Guardian Angel Award.

The Women of Vision Gala includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, and awards ceremony. Hundreds of volunteers and companies have donated their time and services to make this star-studded event spectacular, including Women in Film's National Presenting Sponsor: General Motors Corporation, Discovery U.S Networks, Marketing, Interface Media Group, EFX Media, Henninger Media Services, National Geographic Channel, WHUT-TV Howard University Television, and Media Central.

Women in Film & Video of Washington, D.C., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is dedicated to advancing the professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, television, video, multimedia and related disciplines. WIFV supports women in the industry by promoting equal opportunities, encouraging professional development, serving as an information network, and educating the public about women's creative and technical achievements.

Source: Women in Film & Video

When it comes to top entertainment and hot acts, Trump Entertainment Resorts has a summer lineup full of headliners like never before.

This Saturday, classical and pop music superstar Andrea Bocelli will kick off a spectacular summer of entertainment with a one-night-only performance at Boardwalk Hall.

On Monday, Trump opened the summer-long performance of the enchanting and acrobatic Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy at Trump Plaza. Then later this month, on June 23rd, VH1 Classic Decades Rock Live! will return to the Arena at the Taj Mahal for a performance including the classic American rock and roll band Lynyrd Skynyrd & Friends.

During the first week of July, guests will enjoy the Beatles tribute Fab Forever: A Musical History Tour at Trump Marina and a Saturday night show featuring the pop-reggae tunes of Sugar Ray at the Plaza on July 1. Later in July, the platinum-album producing singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow will headline at the Taj Mahal on July 14th with her smash hits "All I Wanna Do" and "Leaving Las Vegas." The very next night, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band will perform at a Saturday night show at the Taj Mahal.

July ends with teen sensation actress and singer Hilary Duff, who is bringing her top-of-the-chart hits to the Taj Mahal for a July 28th show.

In August, the stars will keep rolling in to Trump. On August 17th, the Taj Mahal will host Mariah Carey, who has sold over 120 million albums and singles, becoming the top-selling female performer of all time.

Also in August, the multi-talented Marc Anthony will perform with special guests Marco Antonio Solis and Laura Pausini, bringing his romantic ballads and hot salsa to the Taj Mahal on August 6th. At the Marina on August 12th, Heart will show the world that women can rock, just like they've been doing since the '70s. Then legendary jazz-rock icons Walter Becker and Donald Fagen reunite with a band mate from the '70s when Steely Dan shares the bill with Michael McDonald and his band at the Taj Mahal on August 26th.

As September begins, the bilingual singer-songwriter Shakira will perform at the Taj Mahal with special guest Wyclef Jean. Shakira's September 1 show is already sold out and, due to overwhelming demand, a second performance has been added for Saturday, September 2.

"At Trump Entertainment Resorts, we continue to strive to create the most enjoyable and memorable experiences for our guests," said Mark Juliano, the company's Chief Operating Officer. "From Mariah Carey to Shakira and from Sheryl Crow to Hilary Duff, we have put together a summer lineup that is set to take the entertainment at our properties to a new level."

THE TRUMP SUMMER LINEUP

Date Performer Location

June 12 - Neal Goldberg's Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy Plaza

September 3

June 17 Andrea Bocelli Boardwalk Hall

June 23 VH1 Classic Decades Rock Live! With Taj Mahal

Lynyrd Skynyrd, 3 Doors Down, Bo Bice &

Hank Williams, Jr.

June 30 - Fab Forever: A Musical History Tour Marina

July 4

July 1 Sugar Ray Plaza

July 2 Eddie Money Plaza Beach Bar

July 8 Julie Roberts Marina

July 12 - 16 Rock n' Roll Will Never Die: A Tribute to Marina

Buddy Holly, Richie Valens & The Big Bopper

July 14 Sheryl Crow Taj Mahal

July 15 Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band Taj Mahal

July 22 Average White Band Marina Deck

July 28 Hilary Duff Taj Mahal

July 29 Air Supply Marina

August 4 - 6 Smokey Robinson Taj Mahal

August 6 Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes Plaza Beach Bar

August 6 Marc Anthony with special guests Taj Mahal

Marco Antonio Solis and Laura Pausini

August 12 Heart Marina

August 17 Mariah Carey Taj Mahal

August 18 Jonny Lang Marina

August 19 Kansas Marina

August 19 John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band Marina Deck

August 26 Manhattan Transfer Marina

August 26 Steely Dan & Michael McDonald Marina

August 31 Asia Marina

September 1 Shakira with Wyclef Jean Taj Mahal

& 2

September 3 Sugarhill Gang Plaza Beach Bar

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc owns and operates three properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey: the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino and Trump Marina Hotel Casino. Together, the properties comprise approximately 371,300 square feet of gaming space and 3,180 hotel rooms and suites. For more information, please visit http://www.trumpcasinos.com/.

Source: Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc

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

Parental Alienation Awareness today announced its endorsement of an important new book about Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), entitled, "A Kidnapped Mind," by Pamela Richardson, with foreword by prominent PAS expert Reena Sommer.

Richardson's book highlights the destructive power of PAS by recounting her heartbreaking alienation from her son, Dash, by a manipulative father.

"PAS is an attempt by one parent, through both overt and subtle behaviors, to manipulate a child and interfere with that child's relationship with the other parent," said Robin Denison, co-founder of Parental Alienation Awareness. "We must not sit idly by while parents and children are torn apart by this insidious form of child abuse."

Parental Alienation Syndrome was first coined by the late Dr. Richard Gardner, a prominent child psychiatrist in the early 1980s.

"A Kidnapped Mind" is a memoir of Richardson's often estranged relationship with her son, Dash, as a result of her ex-husband's actions. As Richardson recounts, Dash suffered severe parental alienation at the hands of his father. The author describes personal confrontations with Dash's father, encounters with uncooperative psychologists, attorneys, judges, and educators, who exacerbated the situation, and her own relationship and experiences with her son. In 2001, 16-year-old Dash killed himself by jumping off a Vancouver bridge, bringing his years of depression and alienation to a tragic end.

"We at www.parental-alienation-awareness.com are committed to bringing awareness of Parental Alienation (PA), Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), and Hostile Aggressive Parenting (HAP) to the public and to those professionals who work with children and families," said Denison and fellow Parental Alienation Awareness co-founder Sarvy Emo.

"A Kidnapped Mind" provides an insightful view into the dynamics of PAS and the effects it can have on children and families. "PAS occurs when a child is wrongfully robbed of his right to love and be loved by both parents," writes Reena Sommer, a divorce and custody consultant and expert on PAS, in the foreword of "A Kidnapped Mind."

The Rick Lohstroh case in Houston serves as another example of the tragic consequences of PAS. While sitting in the driver's seat of his car, Lohstroh was shot repeatedly by his then 10-year-old son who was seated behind him. After an examination of court records, it appeared that Lohstroh's ex-wife had actively alienated her sons from their father.

"The Lost Children," an article by John Sedgwick, provides further information about PAS and can be found in the June issue of Best Life Magazine (Rodale Inc.).

The primary goal of "A Kidnapped Mind," Lohstroh's story, Sedgwick's article, and Parental Alienation Awareness is to promote awareness and understanding of PAS and its potentially tragic consequences.

"If more people know about Parental Alienation and Hostile Aggressive Parenting, they'll be able to identify and address the destructive signs," Emo said. "With awareness comes the understanding and power to stop the abuse of innocent children caught in the crossfire of people they love."

For more information about PAS, visit http://www.parental-alienation-awareness.com/.

When Donn Arden's Jubilee! made it's spectacular debut in 1981, not even the savviest of odds-makers could have envisioned the incredible success of the mega show created by the legendary late producer.

Now, thousands of showgirls and millions of rhinestones later, Donn Arden's Jubilee! is celebrating twenty-five years of packed houses at Bally's Las Vegas with a nationwide search for new talent to take this extravagant stage production into its second quarter century.

Producers for the show will be in New York City on June 22nd auditioning performers at the Ripley Grier Studio at 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th). Call for dancers is 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and potential showgirls must excel in jazz, ballet and tap. Ladies must be at least 5'8".

Jubilee! burst onto the Las Vegas scene with an initial production budget of $10 million, more than 1000 dazzling costumes and elaborate feather headdresses, 53 songs and set pieces weighing up to four tons. Today, each performance features 100 dancers plus singers and specialty acts on a gigantic stage half the size of a football field and 15 stories tall.

The show has won virtually every award for excellence in Las Vegas including Best Show, Best Showgirls, Visitors' Choice and Best of Las Vegas six times.

More to the point, Jubilee! continues to pack its 1000-plus seat theater twice nightly six days a week with audiences who can't get enough of the quintessential Vegas extravaganza.

Marilyn Winn, President of Bally's Las Vegas said, "In celebration of our silver anniversary we will be auditioning dancers in America's most exciting cities, including Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and, of course, New York - hoping to discover a whole new generation of amazing showgirls to take the show into its second twenty-five years!"

Source: Night Writer Editorial Services

Five immortal movie mysteries demonstrate the astonishing versatility of an acknowledged master of the American cinema on June 20, 2006, when Universal Studios Home Entertainment presents a selection of Alfred Hitchcock's dexterously crafted stories of suspense and intrigue on DVD. "Rope," "Topaz," "Saboteur," "Frenzy" and "The Trouble with Harry" represent the work of the gifted director Hollywood dubbed "The Master of Suspense" in its infinite variety and ageless durability. Digitally remastered to optimize audio and visual clarity, each DVD comes with an array of unique, behind-the-scenes bonus features that reveal the cinematic secrets of one of Hollywood's most dynamic filmmakers at the height of his talent.

Always unnerving, often frightening and surprisingly humorous, the films of Alfred Hitchcock mix intrigue and murder with mistaken identity, espionage and a bevy of ice-cold blonde goddesses. One of the most influential directors in the history of film, Hitchcock produced and directed 67 films during his more than 50-year career. Nominated for six Academy Awards(R) for Best Director, he received the prestigious Irving B. Thalberg Memorial Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honor a body of work that has continued to influence directors for generations.

Starring a roster of film luminaries including James Stewart, Shirley MacLaine, John Forsythe and more, each of these classic films is priced at $19.98 SRP on DVD. Preorder close is May 16, 2006.

"ROPE"

James Stewart stars with Farley Granger and John Dall in a highly-charged thriller inspired by the real-life Leopold-Loeb murder case. Granger and Dall give riveting performances as two friends who strangle a classmate for intellectual thrills, then proceed to throw a party for the victim's family and friends -- with the body stuffed inside the trunk they use for a buffet table. As the killers turn the conversation to committing the "perfect murder", their former teacher (Stewart) becomes increasingly suspicious. Before the night is over, the professor will discover how brutally his students have turned his academic theories into chilling reality in Hitchcock's spellbinding excursion into the macabre.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: June 20, 2006

Pre-Order Close: May 16, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $19.98 SRP

Selection Number: 28311

Running Time: 1 Hour 21 Minutes

Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Aspect Ratio: Full Screen (1.33:1)

Rating: PG

Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, French Dolby Digital

2.0 Mono, Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, English SDH Subtitles

Bonus Material: "Rope" Unleashed, Production Photographs, Theatrical

Trailer, Production Notes

"SABOTEUR"

Alfred Hitchcock's exciting 1942 wartime thriller stars Robert Cummings as a Los Angeles aircraft factory worker who witnesses his plant's firebombing by a Nazi agent. During the deadly explosion, Cumming's best friend is killed and he, himself, is wrongly accused of sabotage. To clear his name, Cummings begins a relentless cross-country chase that takes him from Boulder Dam to New York's Radio City Music Hall, and finally, to a harrowing confrontation atop the Statue of Liberty.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: June 20, 2006

Pre-Order Close: May 16, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $19.98 SRP

Selection Number: 28312

Running Time: 1 Hour 49 Minutes

Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Aspect Ratio: Full Screen (1.33:1)

Rating: PG

Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, English SDH, French and

Spanish Subtitles

Bonus Material: "Saboteur": A Closer Look, Storyboards, Alfred Hitchcock

Sketches, Production Photographs, Theatrical Trailer, Production Notes

"FRENZY"

In a modern-day London, a sex criminal known as the Necktie Murderer has the police on alert, and in typical Hitchcock fashion, the trail is leading to an innocent man, who must now elude the law and prove his innocence by finding the real murderer. Jon Finch, Alec McCowen and Barry Foster head this British cast in the thriller that alternates suspense scenes with moments of Hitchcock's distinctive black humor. Screenplay by Anthony Shaffer.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: June 20, 2006

Pre-Order Close: May 16, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $19.98 SRP

Selection Number: 28306

Running Time: 1 Hour 56 Minutes

Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Rating: R

Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, French Dolby Digital

2.0 Mono, English and Spanish Subtitles

Bonus Material: The Story of "Frenzy," Production Notes, Production

Photographs, Theatrical Trailer

"TOPAZ"

The Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, brought a best-selling spy novel to the screen with riveting results in this spellbinding espionage thriller. John Forsythe stars as an American CIA agent who hires a French operative named Devereaux (Frederick Stafford) to go to Cuba and check out rumors of Russian missiles and a NATO spy called Topaz. In Havana, Devereaux's investigation becomes dangerous, leaving behind a wake of shaken governments, murder, betrayal and suicide. His mission complete, Devereaux returns to France but as he moves in to expose the double agent, the danger and the suspense builds to a heart-pounding conclusion in this lavish, globe-trotting thriller.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: June 20, 2006

Pre-Order Close: May 16, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $19.98 SRP

Selection Number: 28314

Running Time: 2 Hours 23 Minutes

Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Rating: PG

Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, English SDH, French and

Spanish Subtitles

Bonus Material: "Topaz": An Appreciation by Film Historian and Critic

Leonard Maltin, Alternate Endings, Storyboards: The Mendozas, Production

Photographs, Theatrical Trailer

"THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY"

Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock directs a delightful comedy-mystery set in New England. It stars John Forsythe, Academy Award(R) winner Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick, and little Jerry Mathers. In addition, it marks the noteworthy screen debut of Academy Award(R) -- winner Shirley MacLaine. What is THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY? Well, it's the fact that he's dead, and while no one really minds, everybody thinks they are responsible.

After several unearthings of the corpse, plenty of humor a la Hitchcock, and love affairs between the major characters, the real cause of death is revealed, and Harry troubles no one again. It's a delightful romp and a decidedly different movie from the Master of Suspense.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD

Street Date: June 20, 2006

Pre-Order Close: May 16, 2006

Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Price: $19.98 SRP

Selection Number: 28316

Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes

Layers: DVD-9 (Single Sided)

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Rating: PG

Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono, Spanish Dolby Digital

2.0 Mono, English SDH and French Subtitles

Bonus Material: "The Trouble with Harry" Isn't Over, Production Notes,

Production Photographs, Theatrical Trailer

blinkx, the smartest and largest video search engine on the Web allows users to search over 4,000,000 hours of audio, video and TV through a single search box at www.blinkx.tv.

With just one click, users can explore a collection that is both diverse and deep, covering hours of content from a multitude of sources, including the latest bulletins from Fox News or the BBC, popular music from MTV Networks, snippets from favorite HBO shows or the hottest viral video from sites like Google Video, Revver and YouTube. As the number of places to watch video content online explodes, blinkx.tv is the one-stop destination for retrieving video, delivering more content than Google, Yahoo, or any of the popular user-generated content providers. It is simply the smartest way to search.

blinkx uses advanced speech recognition technology to automatically listen to and understand audio and video content, delivering results that are more accurate and reliable than metadata-based keyword services, such as those offered by Google and Yahoo!. blinkx both spiders free content from the Web, and partners with content publishers in order to access repositories and archives that cover the broadest spectrum of interest. blinkx's over 80 content partners include YouTube, Revver, MTV Networks and the New York Times. Powering www.blinkx.com, www.blinkx.tv and numerous partner sites, blinkx now serves over 3.5 million video search queries a day.

"The last twelve months have seen an explosion of online, user-generated content. Straightforward tools and a cheaper, faster Internet have made it possible for everyone to be a producer, an author, a composer, and most importantly, a publisher," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder, blinkx. "First, podcasting and video-blogs, and now short form user-generated content -- or what I call 'Garage TV' -- have become tremendously popular on the numerous video sharing sites. The volume of this material will soon rival that of online content from the traditional media groups. Just as CNN and the BBC have long been silos of trusted news content, YouTube, Google Video and others are fast-becoming the home for all kinds of Garage TV."

Most video search sites that exist today are silos of content -- you can search for CNN footage on CNN.com, or for ITN video at Google. blinkx.tv is the video search engine that aggregates the widest variety of content for users in a single destination site, and delivers the simplest, smartest mechanism for finding the results you're looking for.

About blinkx

blinkx.tv is the world's largest and most comprehensive video search engine. Today, blinkx.tv has indexed more than 4,000,000 hours of audio, video, viral and TV content, and made it fully searchable and available on demand. blinkx's founders set out to solve a significant challenge -- as TV and Garage video on the web explodes, keyword-based search technologies only scratch the surface. blinkx's patented search technologies listen to -- and even see -- the web, helping users enjoy a breadth and accuracy of search results not available elsewhere. In addition, blinkx powers the video search for many of the world's most frequented sites. blinkx is a privately-held company based in San Francisco and London. More information is available at www.blinkx.tv.

Source: blinkx

Author Ron Butcher is using Amazon's new "Plog" feature in an effort to communicate to the masses regarding his new non-fiction cruise travel guide, "Cruise Control: Your Peace of Mind at Sea."

With AmazonConnect(TM), Butcher will blog valuable information about enjoying the ultimate travel experience while enhancing personal safety. He will answer questions, discuss recent cases and offer his 23-year United States Coast Guard training and experience to Amazon.com users and the readers of his book who want more information.

"Cruise Control: Your Peace of Mind at Sea" is different from the many cruise books written because it:

* Provides a complete "kick-the-tires" explanation on how to select a

charter for that dinner or harbor cruise

* Presents a detailed discussion of those "devilish details" so you can

protect your family and protect your wallet

* Delivers a "fast and easy" roadmap that empowers the reader so they

can relax and enjoy their on the water experience with the quiet

confidence of a seasoned "old salt"

Regarding this new vehicle to interact with readers, Butcher said, "I'm very excited about this new feature. Thanks to Amazon, this platform allows the reader to seek answers to many of those questions born from considering the text. I'm looking forward to communicating with my favorite authors on Amazon."

Readers can also visit the companion web site to "Cruise Control: Your Peace of Mind at Sea" at www.YourSafePlace.com where they can download Vacation Plans, Sail Plans, Emergency Kit Recommendations and emergency contact information to reach the regional offices of the U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Embassy/Consulate to obtain help in the rare event of an emergency.

CRUISE CONTROL: YOUR PEACE OF MIND AT SEA

ISBN: 0-9785357-0-7

NUMBER OF PAGES: 240

PUBLISHER: BLACK WHISKER PUBLISHING

For more information, visit the companion web site to "Cruise Control: Your Peace of Mind at Sea" at www.YourSafePlace.com

Source: Ron Butcher

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

Unbeknownst to most Americans, Mexican wrestling, or Lucha Libre, has been a deep underground phenomenon with a cult- like following in the U.S. for years. San Franciscans turn out in droves for regular Friday night bouts, while many other communities must sate their interest in masked character wrestling through the occasional traveling show or late night cable access oddity. But on June 16, Jack Black will put the sport on the map when he introduces the world to the mysterious life of a Mexican wrestler in his new comedy titled "Nacho Libre."

HowStuffWorks.com, the website best known for its in-depth explanatory articles about everything from science and technology to film and food, is now tackling "How Mexican Wrestling Works" as it examines one of the most extreme, weirdest and coolest cultural practices of our time.

For "Nacho Libre" moviegoers, sports fans, and general knowledge-seekers, HowStuffworks.com provides an opportunity to learn more about the entire history and rules of this intensely nationalistic and theatrical sport including:

* The origins of Lucha Libre

* Cultural meanings of Mexican Wrestling

* Uses of iconography from Aztec warriors, Christian saints, and comic

book superheroes in costume design

* The comparison between the rules and practice of Mexican and U.S. pro

wrestling

* The biggest Lucha Libre stars, including Rey Mysterio, Jr., El Santo,

and Mil Mascara

* Unique moves and holds

"How Mexican Wrestling Works" is just one of thousands of topics explained by HowStuffWorks in a clear, easy-to-understand format that appeals to all age/education levels.

Source: HowStuffWorks.com

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

Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com/), an entertainment destination for creators and consumers of quality content, today announced the following information from The Lycos 50(TM), the 50 most popular Internet search results for the week ending June 10, 2006. For a complete list of The Lycos 50(TM) and for in- depth text of The Lycos 50 Daily Report, go to http://50.lycos.com/. Readers of The Lycos 50 can also share their thoughts on Internet trends and pop culture on The Lycos 50 Blog located at http://lycos50.tripod.com/blog/.

Biggest Movers and Shakers over the Past Week Ending June 10, 2006:

1. Jennifer Syme 415%

2. Jaleel White 408%

3. Google Earth 383%

4. Heather Mills 375%

5. Gardening 366%

6. Disney's "So Hot Summer" 360%

7. ABC's "Lost" 320%

8. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 315%

9. Wedding Favors 311%

10. Elliot Yamin 307%

Notes of Interest:

Actor Jaleel White (#16), forever known as Urkel on TV's "Family Matters," was the subject of a particularly nasty Internet rumor recently. An email hoax about the actor's suicide began circulating on the net in December of 2005, and the same fake news story began flooding inboxes again last week. It turns out the actor is alive and doing quite well, and public concern over Jaleel generated enough search queries to land the actor his first-ever appearance on this week's list. One celebrity death in the news this week that's sadly not a rumor is that of Jennifer Syme (#17), one time girlfriend of actor and musician Keanu Reeves. Syme also makes her first appearance on The Lycos 50 following a recent interview Reeves gave to Parade magazine, where he expressed the profound sadness surrounding his relationship with Syme. Keanu and Jennifer went through some difficult times in 1999 when the couple's first child was stillborn. Two years later, Syme was killed in a car crash, leaving Keanu heartbroken. "Grief changes shape, but it never ends," he said.

Other Notes of Interest:

With the World Cup (#18) tournament is in full swing, the sport of futbol has jolted search activity for both the World Cup and Soccer (#23). For an entertaining first-hand look at the mayhem surrounding this year's World Cup in Germany, check out all the craziness and none of the scores with over-the- top video on Lycos TV at http://worldcup.lycos.com/. Meanwhile, another story of celebrity hard times involves Heather Mills (#30), the soon-to-be-former Mrs. Paul McCartney. Heather Mills and the ex-Beatle have recently split up, and the notoriously nosy British tabloids are having a field day, helping to catapult Mills to her first-ever appearance on this week's list.

The Lycos 50(TM) Top 10 Search Terms for the Week Ending June 10, 2006:

1) Paris Hilton 6) Spyware

2) Poker 7) Britney Spears

3) Pamela Anderson 8) Golf

4) RuneScape 9) Pokemon

5) MySpace 10) Naruto

About Lycos, Inc.

Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com/) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daum Communications Corp., a leading Internet portal and e-commerce destination in Korea with a growing presence throughout the Asian markets. Lycos, Inc. creates and operates search, community and technology lifestyle sites including Lycos.com, Hotbot.com, Wired.com, Tripod.com and Angelfire.com. Other Lycos products and sites include Lycos Mail, Lycos Games, Lycos Planet, Lycos Phone and GetRelevant. Lycos was acquired by Korean Daum Communications Corp. in October 2004 and has its U.S. headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts. Daum Communications Corp. is traded on the KOSDAQ: 035720, http://www.daum.net/.

Lycos(R) is a registered trademark of Lycos, Inc. All other product or service marks mentioned herein are those of Daum Communications Corp., Lycos, Inc. or their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Source: Lycos, Inc.

Web site: http://www.lycos.com/
http://50.lycos.com/
http://lycos50.tripod.com/blog
http://worldcup.lycos.com/
http://www.daum.net/

A stellar lineup of directors has been confirmed for the second season of Showtime's critically-acclaimed anthology series Masters of Horror. Thirteen new one-hour episodes will debut this October on SHOWTIME.

Taking the directorial reins this season are Brad Anderson (Session Nine, The Machinist), Ernest Dickerson (Bones, Demon Knight), and Tom Holland (Fright Night, Child's Play). Returning for a second outing are directors Dario Argento (Suspira, Terror at the Opera), John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing), Joe Dante (The Howling, Gremlins), Mick Garris (Riding the Bullet, The Stand), Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator), Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist) and John Landis (American Werewolf in London). Masters of Horror grew out of an informal bi-monthly dinner attended by many of the horror genre's most highly regarded directors. The critically-acclaimed first season marked the first time that these prominent directors had joined forces to produce a series of new original horror films for television. Director Mick Garris transformed their collective desire to work together into reality, and will once again serve as the series Showrunner.

Stars include Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints, The Dead Zone), Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Meat Loaf (Fight Club), Michael Ironside (Scanners, Total Recall), Marisa Coughlan (Boston Legal, Teaching Mrs. Tingle), George Wendt (Cheers), John Saxon (From Dusk till Dawn, A Nightmare on Elm Street), Ted Raimi (Spider-Man), Meredith Monroe (Dawson's Creek) and Matt Keeslar (Waiting for Guffman, Art School Confidential).

The following episodes have been confirmed:

Family, directed by John Landis and written by Brent Hanley, tells the story of a young married couple (Meredith Monroe and Matt Keeslar) that moves into a new home in a new city and finds out that their neighbor (George Wendt) is not what he seems.

Pelts, directed by Dario Argento, teleplay by Matt Venne, is an erotic tale about stolen raccoon pelts that violently turn against those that covet them in this Giallo-style adaptation of F. Paul Wilson's short story. Meat Loaf and John Saxon star.

The Damned Thing, directed by Tobe Hooper, inspired by Ambrose Bierce's classic short-story and written by Richard Christian Matheson, is the apocalyptic tale of a monstrous force that devastates Sheriff Kevin Reddle's family and his small Texas town. Sean Patrick Flanery, Marisa Coughlan and Ted Raimi star.

Pro-Life, directed by John Carpenter, written by Drew McWeeny & Scott Swan, tells the story of a young girl trapped inside a clinic, who discovers the only thing more dangerous than her pursuers is the demonic secret that she carries within her. Ron Perlman, Mark Feuerstein, Emannuelle Vaugiere and Caitlin Wachs star.

The V Word, a vampire film directed by Ernest Dickerson and written by Mick Garris, reveals the punishment visited upon two teenage boys who make the very poor decision to break into a mortuary. Michael Ironside, Arjay Smith and Brandon Nadon star.

Sounds Like, directed by Brad Anderson, who also wrote the teleplay adapted from a short-story by Mike O'Driscoll, tells the story of Larry Pearce -- an ordinary man blessed with a gift of extraordinary supernatural hearing that drives him to the brink of insanity and forces him to take violent action to silence the horrific cacophony in his head.

The Screwfly Solution, directed by Joe Dante, teleplay by Sam Hamm and adapted from the Raccoona Sheldon short-story, is about a nightmare virus infecting our nation, transforming men into psychotic killers who attack every woman who crosses their paths.

Valerie On The Stairs, directed and written by Mick Garris from a Clive Barker original screen story, tells the tale of a novelist who discovers there are fates worse than literary anonymity in this sexually-charged tale of terror.

We Scream For Ice Cream, directed by Tom Holland from David J. Schow's adaptation of John Farris' short-story, depicts a local ice cream man who, in this case, is turning sweet-toothed children against their parents.

The Black Cat, directed by Stuart Gordon and written by Dennis Paoli & Stuart Gordon, has the great Poe, out of ideas and short on cash, tormented by a black cat that will either destroy his life or inspire him to write one of his most famous stories.

The executive producers of Masters of Horror are IDT Entertainment's Steve Brown, Morris Berger and John W. Hyde; Industry Entertainment's Andrew Deane & Keith Addis; and Nice Guy Productions' Mick Garris. Reunion Pictures' Lisa Richardson and Tom Rowe are producers. Industry's Adam Goldworm and Ben Browning are co-producers and will continue to serve as production executives on the series. IDT Entertainment Sales provides worldwide distribution of the series and Anchor Bay Entertainment, IDT Entertainment's home entertainment company, handles DVD and video releases.

IDT Entertainment is a vertically integrated entertainment company that develops, produces, and distributes proprietary and licensed entertainment content. IDT Entertainment is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation, an international telecom, entertainment, and technology company.

Industry Entertainment Partners, a leading talent management and production company, has produced award-winning films including sex, lies and videotape, Drugstore Cowboy, The Player, Requiem for a Dream, and Quills.

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL(TM) and FLIX(R), as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME(R) TOO(TM), SHOWTIME(R) SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME(R), SHOWTIME BEYOND(R), SHOWTIME NEXT(R), SHOWTIME WOMEN(R), SHOWTIME FAMILYZONE(R) and TMC XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD(R), THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD(TM), SHOWTIME ON DEMAND(TM) and THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND(TM). SNI also is an owner of the premium television network SUNDANCE CHANNEL(R), which is a venture between NBC Universal, Robert Redford, and Showtime Networks Inc. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME(R) PPV. Additionally, the advertiser-supported television network SHOWTIME is available in Turkey through a joint venture with UK-based Zone Vision.

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

Red Elk Enterprises/Blatz Music today announced that Red Feather Woman (aka Rose Red Elk) won a "Nammy" at the Eighth Annual Native American Music Awards in the Spoken Word category. Her recording, The Keepers of the Earth, was selected from five finalists and announced at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, FL. The Nammy awards were established in 1998 to help promote and preserve Native American music throughout the United States and around the world. The organizers of the Native American Music Awards helped establish a Native music category in the Grammys in 2000.

The Keepers of the Earth includes four Native American traditional stories and four original songs inspired by these ancient tales. It includes special guest Native American Flutist and 2003 Grammy winner Mary Youngblood and was recorded and produced by internationally known producer-solo artist Doug Haywood. Haywood is a former member of Jackson Browne's band (1972-1992), and has worked with many pop music giants, including Linda Ronstadt and Bobbie Gentry.

Internationally acclaimed and an independent artist, Red Feather Woman is one of the leading Native American storytellers, singers, songwriters and authors. She was born on the Fort Peck Reservation in Poplar, Montana, and is an enrolled member of the Sioux/Assiniboine tribes. Rose has captivated audiences for more than 20 years, singing and telling traditional stories to children and adults of all ages.

Red Feather Woman is dedicated to keeping the Native American culture alive, and is the recipient of numerous awards for panel speaking, contemporary music, speeches and storytelling about traditional and modern Indian culture. Her audiences include schools, churches, corporations, museums, theaters, music festivals and universities throughout the United States and Europe.

Red Feather Woman's soon to be released album is a very special combination of the past and present, blending traditional stories, Native instruments and traditional musical themes with contemporary folk and rock sounds. "Distant Drums" is due to be completed in the summer of 2006. CDs can be ordered at: www.redfeatherwoman.com , as can the Nammy winning CD, "The Keepers Of The Earth." Red Feather Woman will appear in September in Milwaukee at The Indian Summer Festival. For bookings, contact Kathy Link 414-744-1437

Source: Red Elk Enterprises/Blatz Music

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

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) , the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, today announced that eBay will use its Intelligent Messaging Network to deliver mobile alerts within the United States so users can stay active in auction-style listings when away from their computers.

The VeriSign(R) Intelligent Messaging Network (VIMN) will power short message system (SMS) alerts to mobile devices enabling users to monitor eBay items during crucial end-of-listing periods and receive outbid notifications regardless of location.

eBay users are a diverse and passionate community of individuals and small businesses that trade millions of items each day. Responding quickly to timely information is a crucial component of the marketplace. As people become more mobile, wireless communications provide a way to respond quickly to critical information.

"eBay is committed to providing consumers with tools and services that allow them to succeed in the marketplace. These time-critical mobile alerts can improve response time to listings that are ending soon," said Eric Shoup, group product manager, eBay Wireless. "By using VeriSign's Intelligent Messaging Network to deliver mobile alerts, our customers can enhance their experience by having key bidding information regardless of location and device."

eBay users can register for alerts on the items pages on eBay. The two types of alerts being offered are outbid notifications and end-of-auction alerts. The outbid alerts are interactive and allow users to re-bid directly from mobile handsets. Once a new bid is received and processed by eBay, a confirmation message gets sent to the user confirming they are the current highest bidder.

"VeriSign is excited to be enabling eBay to introduce a valuable service that will help create a compelling, loyalty-building experience for its users," said Bill Wolfe, senior vice president, VeriSign Communications Services. "By combining VeriSign's expertise in intelligent infrastructure services with eBay's auction-style listing expertise, we can create a more dynamic marketplace for consumers on the go."

The VeriSign Intelligent Messaging Network helps eBay deliver time- critical, application-specific messages across all major domestic wireless operators in the United States. The network can handle diverse wireless technologies, carrier integration and mobile device complexities to help businesses mobilize communications, collaboration and workflow applications.

VeriSign is a leading provider of SMS messages, delivering more than three billion SMS messages each month.

About VeriSign

VeriSign, Inc., operates intelligent infrastructure services that help enable and protect billions of interactions every day across the world's voice and data networks. Additional news and information about the company is available at www.verisign.com.

Trademarks

VeriSign and other trademarks, service marks and logos are registered or unregistered marks of VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States and in foreign countries. Copyright (C) 2006 VeriSign, Inc. All rights reserved.

Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause VeriSign's actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainty of future revenue and profitability and potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results due to such factors as the inability of VeriSign to successfully develop and market new products and services and customer acceptance of any new products or services, including VeriSign's Intelligent Messaging Network Service; the possibility that VeriSign's announced new services may not result in additional customers, profits or revenues; and increased competition and pricing pressures. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in VeriSign's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. VeriSign undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.

Source: VeriSign, Inc.

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

Azteca America, the fastest-growing Hispanic television network in the United States, is pleased to announce that its broadcast affiliate group Una Vez Mas has successfully secured carriage of its Dallas station KODF on DirecTV's local broadcast package.

The signal will be carried on DirecTV's channel 26, which is the same as KODF's over-the-air signal.

"The Una Vez Mas affiliate station in Dallas has been one of the most active in our network," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Azteca America. "The addition of DirecTV carriage adds a key distribution component to a very strategic top-ten Hispanic market."

Azteca America has coverage in 48 designated market areas (DMAs), representing 86% of the U.S. Hispanic population, including all of the top 20 Hispanic markets in the country.

"We're very pleased with this landmark event for our Dallas station," said Una Vez Mas CEO Terry Crosby. "Satellite service in Dallas accounts for about one quarter of Hispanic television households, and this should be an important boost to coverage."

About Azteca America

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the U.S. The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 48 Hispanic markets, including: Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, San Antonio, Phoenix, Brownsville-McAllen, Albuquerque, San Diego, Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, El Paso, Fresno-Visalia, Denver, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Orlando, Tampa, Austin, Tucson, Corpus Christi, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Hartford, Monterey-Salinas, Bakersfield, Portland, West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, Salt Lake City, Laredo, Colorado Springs, Odessa, Santa Barbara, Lubbock, Amarillo, Palm Springs, Naples- Ft. Myers, Yakima, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Reno, Boise, Omaha, Victoria, Chattanooga and Charleston.

Visit: http://www.aztecaamerica.com/

About Una Vez Mas

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Dallas, Una Vez Mas is Azteca America's largest affiliate group currently with stations in Albuquerque (KQDF 25), Austin (KADF 20), Amarillo (KTXD 43), Corpus Christi (KYDF 64), Dallas (KODF 26), McAllen-Brownsville (KNDF 57-KBDF 64), Las Vegas (KHDF 19), Phoenix (KPDF 41), San Antonio (KVDF 31), Santa Barbara (KZDF 8), Tampa (WXAX 26) and Tucson (KUDF 14). The company's current station line-up delivers over 20% of the total U.S. Hispanic buying power.

Visit: http://www.uvmtv.net/

Source: Azteca America

Kate Jeffers, a psychic and former police officer, joins with partners to solve the mysterious, high-society kidnapping of a young boy in Elizabeth Rea's new book, Closure (now available through AuthorHouse). Set in the Buckhead and Midtown areas of Atlanta, the novel is a mix of thriller and comedy as Kate leads a team in the complex investigation and the development of their love lives.

Now 25, Kate was raised by her affluent grandmothers after her parents were killed in a car accident when Kate was 12. She now freelances her psychic skills from her loft apartment. The Atlanta Metro Police call her to assist in the investigation of a strange kidnapping, and soon Kate, her friend Gloria, their bad boyfriend Ronnie and co-workers, detectives Carlos and Amy, search for the youngster and closure in the case.

As the case moves along, Kate, Gloria and Kate's superior office, Lt. Whitaker, are trying to make sense of their respective love lives. Kate's visions unfortunately do not extend to her love interests, and she's involved with three men in this story. Gloria has a history of wild one-night stands and the lieutenant is a widower coming to terms with his wife's absence.

With both laugh-out-loud moments and suspenseful detective work, Closure is engaging until the end. Not only does Kate crack the case and find the boy, she gets some closure of her own when she discovers the connection between the kidnapping, a South American drug lord and her parents' untimely deaths. Rea takes a serious look at what makes people tick, all while offering a delightful read with a likeable heroine.

Rea is a psychologist, counselor and former teacher. She and her family lived in suburbs of Atlanta for seven years, and she and her husband of 30 years, Robert, currently live in a lakeside home in southern Ohio. Closure is Rea's first Kate Jeffers mystery, and she is busy working on the second in the series.

AuthorHouse is the premier publishing house for emerging authors and new voices in literature. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com/.

Source: AuthorHouse

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

Food Network announced today it will partner with the South Beach Wine & Food Festival to become the festival's title sponsor in 2007. The resulting combination -- the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine magazine, will take place Friday, February 23 - Sunday, February 25, 2007. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU), the festival now in its sixth year, will continue to take South Florida's gastronomic culinary scene to even greater heights with the support of Food Network.

"There is no comparison to an international event like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. All of our chefs are in one place, and consumers can reach out and touch them," said Brooke Johnson, President, Food Network. "The festival allows viewers to experience the network, our stars and most of all, have a great time."

Some of the world's greatest culinary superstars and wine and spirits personalities will again converge in South Beach for three days of non-stop food and wine indulgence. Confirmed Food Network chefs include Michael Chiarello (Easy Entertaining), Giada De Laurentiis (Everyday Italian), George Duran (Ham on the Street), Bobby Flay (Iron Chef America), Emeril Lagasse (Emeril Live), Tyler Florence (Tyler's Ultimate), Dave Lieberman (Good Deal), Rachael Ray (30 Minute Meals), Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh (Party Line with the Hearty Boys). This proven festival provides a unique business opportunity for the network to showcase its talent to advertisers, clients and press.

"Food Network partnering with the South Beach Wine & Food Festival couldn't be a more natural development," said the festival's founder and director, Lee Brian Schrager. "We couldn't be more fortunate than to have the invaluable support of two of the industry's most recognized and well respected names -- presenting sponsor, Food & Wine magazine and now title sponsor, Food Network."

Food Network will also host its first-ever awards show at the festival. The Food Network Awards, held on Saturday, February 24 from 8-10pm, will include categories such as The One Food You Must Eat Before You Die, Best New Food Technology or Gadget, Top Food Lovers Destination, and Food Network Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Award. Food Network stars will present the awards with special live presentations and performances to be confirmed. Following the presentation, the network will host attendees at a sumptuous after party. In addition, the network plans to shoot an All Star BBQ Party show early on the week of the festival.

Other new events for the 2007 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival include the Burger Bash on Sunday featuring an assortment of winning burgers from NBC Today Show's "Best Burger Contest." Plans are also underway to introduce Hollywood and Vine, an event combining film with food and wine with the support of the Miami International Film Festival.

Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Announces Program of Events

On Friday, February 23, Food Network chef, Al Roker (Roker on the Road) will host one of two opening night events of the Festival, the Moet & Chandon BubbleQ held beachside at the chic Delano. That same night, Fontainebleau Resort will present Wine Spectator's Best of the Best, bringing together some of the best wines from around the world accompanied by some of the best cuisine from around the country.

The festival will also offer a diverse selection of wine seminars for both aficionados and novices alike. The Wine Spectator Wine Seminars will feature two, comprehensive packages of wine seminars each led by experts and winemakers from notable properties including Caymus Vineyards, Far Niente Winery, Perrier-Jouet Champagne, Louis Roederer Champagne, Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau Margaux, Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau Cheval Blanc and Maison Louis Latour. Other free standing wine seminars will be headed by Master Sommelier Alpana Singh and wine authority Anthony Giglio as well as a fun, interactive blind tasting led by a panel of Master Sommeliers.

On Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25, the festival's signature event, the Grand Tasting Village will delight guests with a myriad of activities to choose from including wine, spirits and gourmet tastings under two American Express Grand Tasting Tents, and cooking demonstrations and book signings by some of the biggest industry names. Kids will also have the opportunity to share in the fun with the Kidz Kitchen culinary seminars geared towards young aspiring chefs on Saturday and Sunday and led by Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis (Everyday Italian), Bobby Flay (Iron Chef America), Emeril Lagasse (Emeril Live), and Rachael Ray (30 Minute Meals).

On Saturday night, the festival will pay tribute to Michelin three-star chef Eric Ripert and partner Maguy Le Coze of Le Bernardin at a Tribute Dinner prepared by Daniel Boulud (Daniel, New York), Laurent Gras (Formerly of Fifth Floor, San Francisco), Elena Arzak (Restaurante Arzak), Marc Ehrler (Loews Miami Beach), Tony Esnault (Alain Ducasse at the Essex House), and Le Bernardin's own pastry chef Michael Laiskonis. On Sunday at the Tribute Brunch, the Festival will recognize three more industry luminaries for their outstanding contributions and achievements.

All events of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival are supported by the students of FIU's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Each year, more than 500 students volunteer to assist organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, inventory as well as working alongside some of the world's greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. In addition to receiving a first-rate education in one of the country's most diversified hospitality and tourism markets, these students are provided the opportunity to work hands-on with some of the industry's greatest leaders through the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University, the festival benefits the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Teaching Restaurant and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center, both located at FIU. For a complete listing of events and for more information, please visit the Festival website at http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com/ or call 877-762-3933. For more information about FIU visit http://www.fiu.edu/ and for more information about Southern Wine & Spirits visit http://www.southernwine.com/ .

FOOD NETWORK ( http://www.foodnetwork.com/ ) is a unique lifestyle network and website that strive to be way more than cooking. The network is committed to exploring new and different ways to approach food -- through pop culture, competition, adventure, and travel -- while also expanding its repertoire of technique-based information. Food Network is distributed to more than 89 million U.S. households and nine million website users. With headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and Knoxville, Food Network can be seen internationally in Canada, Australia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Monaco, Andorra, Africa, France, and the French-speaking territories in the Caribbean and Polynesia. The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP) , which also owns and operates Home & Garden Television Network (hgtv.com), Do It Yourself (diynetwork.com), and Fine Living (fineliving.com), is the manager and general partner.

Source: South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Web site: http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/
http://www.southernwine.com/
http://www.fiu.edu/

IPITV is pleased to announce its newest episode of the independently produced LifeStyle Television Series for the 2006 season. LifeStyle is a revolutionary, fast-paced series dedicated to getting the most out of life while offering practical solutions to everyday challenges. Enjoy exotic destinations and upcoming fashion trends. Imagine being brought into a world never dreamt of before and customizing a LifeStyle that revolves around your preferences and desires!

Ti Kaye Village Resort -- Welcome to an exquisite vacation experience in the heart of St. Lucia! This quaint resort is located on the serene West Coast of the island and surrounded by all of the Caribbean's breathtaking beauty. Thirty-three ultra exclusive personal cottages have a complete panoramic view of the famous Caribbean Sea that you have to see to believe! http://www.tikaye.com/ / 758-720-3880

Bebina Jeans -- This denim company is committed to staying ahead of the curve. Inspired by customer's LifeStyles, Bebina Jeans has fused their flair for denim fashion with fun and edgy designs to match their client's ever- changing trends. A mixture of the rugged sexiness of nature with the playful attitude of a new generation ... http://www.bebinajeans.com/ / 213-259-2323

STORM Watches and Jewelry -- High quality and trendy watches -- STORM styles are made from the highest grade stainless steel and some of the best movements to ensure quality to go with the great designs. A British-based company, STORM identified a niche in the market for innovative watches at affordable prices. http://www.stormwatches.com/ / 888-922-6522

Jib Hunt -- One of the world's top illustrators and clothing designers influenced by youth culture, action sports, and music, Jib Hunt designs artistic, graphic driven LifeStyle T-Shirts. Jib's artistic t-shirts were created to allow the customer to become their "own" brand. http://www.jibhunt.com/ / 212-734-3114.

Eva Danielle -- The latest fashion designer with the most cutting-edge ideas is leading the way in women's fashions. With her incredibly unique fabrications, Eva brings to the public a touch of color and excitement to every aspect of her clothing line, intriguing everyone from Hollywood to New York and beyond! http://www.evadanielle.com/

Watch LifeStyle June 16th on Bravo @ 9:30 a.m. Visit http://www.ipitv.com/

IPITV is always looking for new guests, see contact info. IPITV is an independent production company specializing in Innovations in Television Production.

Source: IPITV

Web site: http://www.ipitv.com/
http://www.tikaye.com/
http://www.bebinajeans.com/
http://www.stormwatches.com/
http://www.jibhunt.com/
http://www.evadanielle.com/

M-A-C Cosmetics, the leading brand of professional cosmetics, is announced as the Official Makeup Sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) taking place in Dubai, June 2006. This agreement expands M-A-C's involvement as a key participant in leading award shows and film festivals around the world including the World Music Awards, Toronto International Film Festival, Dubai International Film Festival, Deauxville Film Festival, MTV Europe Awards, Sundance Film Festival, Fashion Rocks and many others.

As Official Makeup Sponsor, M.A.C will be the sole cosmetics company backstage at the IIFA ceremony to be hosted at the Dubai Airport Expo. Over 20 M.A.C Artists will provide makeup artistry services to 15 Bollywood Actors and 50 Dancers scheduled to perform at the event. Artists will also be on-hand for touch-ups to the presenters and award winners throughout the ceremony. In addition to backstage services, M.A.C will offer private makeup appointments to the stars in an exclusive M.A.C VIP Lounge where many of India's top actors and actresses will prepare for the ceremony and red carpet appearances.

The IIFA Award for Best Makeup will be sponsored by M.A.C Cosmetics, with the winner receiving a makeup kit full of M.A.C products, worth over US$2,500.

"India's dynamic film and entertainment industry is a source of inspiration for many cultures around the world. The powerful vibe of creativity that emanates from India's talented actors, directors and production artists ties in with M.A.C's commitment to artistry worldwide. Our presence in India allows us to support these industries and collaborate with the culture of creative artists responsible for these ideas. M.A.C is proud to be the Official Makeup sponsor for the 2006 International Indian Film Awards". Peter Lichtenthal, Global General Manager M.A.C Cosmetics

The M.A.C Media Lounge, part of the IIFA Media Center will be a venue where journalists, TV presenters and press will be invited to take time out from their hectic schedule. M-A-C Senior Makeup Artists will be available for press interviews on the latest trends & makeup techniques and to give last minute touch-ups to on-air talent.

In addition to supporting the IIFA Awards, M.A.C will be present backstage at the IIFA Charity Fashion Show to be held the night before the Ceremony. Over 30 of India's leading male and female models will showcase the work of top Fashion Designers. Ten Bollywood Stars will walk in the show to raise money for the IIFA foundation.

Completing M.A.C's comprehensive support of the IIFAs, M-A-C will be the exclusive makeup provider at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, the official Hotel for the IIFA, providing 6 makeup artists for on-call appointments to guests attending the IIFA red carpet events and activities from June 14th - 17th. IIFA guests can book a makeup application appointment in the MAC Suite, or in the privacy of their own room by contacting the private MAC IIFA Hotline number. Makeup artists accompanying stars will also have access to M.A.C's artist and product facilities if required.

"Our participation at events such as the IIFAs is part of M.A.C's positioning as a brand committed to supporting professionals working in film, TV, music and fashion industries around the world. The Indian Film Industry is as powerful as Hollywood and hugely influential across the region in creating and defining trends. M-A-C is proud to be the choice of the Bollywood Film Industry as the world's leading brand of professional makeup products. " Alexis Szabo, M.A.C Regional Director, Middle East, Turkey, Africa and India

Dubai-based M-A-C Senior Makeup Artist, Vimi Joshi, has worked on many international award shows and with several Indian celebrities including Bipasha Basu, Vidya Balan and Sunil Gavashar. Vimi travels the world with the MAC PRO team bringing her artistic skill and global experience back to the Middle East and India to lead local makeup artist teams. This year, M-A-C artists from throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including India, will bring their skills to IIFA and join the Middle East team in support of the award show.

"M-A-C has many talented artists around the globe and it is an amazing experience for me to travel to their regions and take part in the events that take place there. M-A-C's sponsorship of IIFA gives M-A-C the opportunity to invite our artists to Dubai, as well as work with the highly skilled freelance makeup artists who work in the Indian film industry. It's exciting to be part of an event of global resonance, and for M-A-C artists to bring their unique level of creativity and artistic insight into play." Vimi Joshi, M-A-C Senior Artist, Middle East and India

M.A.C (Make-up Art Cosmetics)

M.A.C, the leading brand of professional cosmetics, was created in Toronto, Canada in 1985 and is now part of The Estee Lauder Companies. The company's popularity has grown through a tradition of word-of-mouth endorsement from makeup artists, models, photographers and journalists around the world. M.A.C products are sold in more than 50 countries worldwide. For a M.A.C location or information on our products and services, visit www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Source: M.A.C Cosmetics

Company Also Announces Acquisition of Documentary Series "Creature Features: Greatest Movie Monsters"

Elite Entertainment, one of the leaders in the horror/cult/sci-fi DVD industry, and The Horror Channel, the premier television and internet-based venue for the best horror, terror and suspense programming, have announced their first project to be released on DVD, as part of their recent distribution agreement. "Shadow Falls," the first-ever online horror series, premiering on The Horror Channel this summer, will be released on DVD by Elite Entertainment in the fourth quarter. The announcement was made by Vini Bancalari, President, Elite Entertainment. The company has also announced that it has acquired the DVD distribution rights to the three-part documentary series "Creature Features: Greatest Movie Monsters."

"Shadow Falls represents a breakthrough in the area of broadband entertainment," said Bancalari. "As the horror genre continues its unprecedented popularity in the feature film world, it's a natural extension to have a series created exclusively for the internet. We're fortunate to have this relationship with The Horror Channel, and look forward to more programming of this nature."

"Shadow Falls," from GunnPark Entertainment and writer, producer, director Kendal Sinn, is a 32-episode series (cut into four seasons), and takes place on a date sometime within the last few centuries. Each plot revolves around the small Midwestern town of Shadow Falls, with a population reduced to a prophetically-selected group.

GunnPark Entertainment plans to include a special bonus epilogue that will be available exclusively on the DVD release. A trailer for "Shadow Falls" can be viewed at http://www.horrorchannel.com.

Elite Entertainment has also announced that it has acquired the DVD distribution rights to the three part documentary series "Creature Features: Greatest Movie Monsters." The series explores the most memorable and feared creatures ever to hit the silver screen. Through a powerful and wide-ranging selection of feature film clips, the series will examine the limits of human experience and imagination. The three titles are "The Beasts," "The Machines" and "The Dead," and feature scenes from such classic films as Jaws, The Birds, Alien, Terminator, Star Wars, The Shining, Friday the 13th and Psycho.

Elite Entertainment was founded in 1993. The company is currently one of the leaders in the restoration and distribution of horror, science fiction and cult DVD titles, including "Night of the Living Dead," "Evil Dead," "Tower of Evil" and "I Spit On Your Grave." Other titles include the cult favorite "Horror;" a triple feature on the Masterworks of the German Horror Cinema, including the original silent films "Nosferatu," "Der Golem" and "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari;" the "Drive-In Discs(TM)" series, and the popular Millennium Edition series, including "Night of the Living Dead," "Re-Animator" and "I Spit On Your Grave." Visit http://www.elitedisc.com.

The Horror Channel is the premier television and internet-based venue for the best Horror, Terror and Suspense programming. By licensing classic and contemporary movies, specials and series from the libraries of established distributors, as well as introducing original series, miniseries and films by top Horror filmmakers, The Horror Channel will become the network of choice for Horror fans, filmmakers, authors and actors. Visit http://www.horrorchannel.com.

Davidson Communications

Delivering the first comprehensive mobile phone service specifically developed to meet the needs of parents and their kids, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) today launched Disney Mobile (http://www.disneymobile.com) in the U.S. with innovative features that, for the first time, allow parents to directly manage their family's wireless experience. The company also announced pricing plans and sales channels.

"Families have clearly told us that they have different needs than the average mobile phone user," said George Grobar, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Mobile. "We built a complete mobile experience that is specifically designed to meet their needs and is uniquely Disney from end-to-end. Disney Mobile will allow parents to manage their family's phone use and help teach kids responsible use."

At the core of Disney Mobile's family plans are the Family Center(TM) features, which allow parents to:

-- set spending allowances and track usage for voice minutes, text messaging, picture messaging and downloadable content, receiving alerts when allowances have been reached;

-- determine the hours of the day and days of the week when kids can use their phones;

-- program restricted and always-on phone numbers to manage with whom kids may communicate;

-- prioritize important family messages; and

-- locate kids' phones with GPS capabilities.

"Parents and young people have both been looking for more control in their mobile phone service," noted Parry Aftab, a leading Internet security and privacy lawyer, and founder of WiredSafety.org. "After seeking control over such things as who can call or text them, unexpected charges and high-monthly bills, and access to content, they now have the answer in Disney Mobile, which has delivered on all of these desired features."

Disney Mobile offers consumers a range of competitive individual and family plans. Individual plans start at $39.99 per month and range up to $169.99 per month. Family plans, all inclusive of two lines, start at $59.99 per month and range up to $249.99 per month. Additional lines can be added to any Family Plan for $9.99 per month. All plans include Disney Mobile's innovative Family Center features, a bundle of daytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends (Mon - Thurs: 9pm-5:59am and Fri 9pm-Mon 5:59am), unlimited nationwide long distance and unlimited mobile-to-mobile family calling. The plan benefits apply only on the Disney Mobile network and may not be available while roaming. Beyond the Family Center features, Disney Mobile will offer wireless voice service, text and picture messaging, and a broad range of entertainment and content that will appeal to Disney fans of all ages. Handset pricing will start at $59.99, when purchased with a two-year service agreement.

"Since we know that many parents may already be under contract with another carrier, we are making it easy for them to sign up their children for Disney Mobile and, as the Family Manager, use all of the Family Center features from the web at disneymobile.com," noted Grobar. "This enables them to enjoy the benefits and ease of use of managing their family's mobile phone experience online from home or office."

Consumers can purchase Disney Mobile by going to http://www.disneymobile.com or calling 1-866-DISNEY2.

As part of a phased retail roll-out, freestanding kiosks managed by authorized Disney Mobile dealers are planned to open in shopping malls across the country. Co-branded with Mobile ESPN, the first kiosks are open in the following locations:

-- Roosevelt Field, Garden City, NY

-- Crystal Mall, Waterford, CT

-- Auburn Mall, Auburn, MA

-- The Hanover Mall, Hanover, MA

-- Meriden Mall, Meriden, CT

-- Stonebriar Centre, Frisco, TX

-- Mall of Georgia, Buford, GA

-- Tuttle Crossing, Dublin, OH

"Our retail footprint will continue to expand rapidly over the summer," noted Grobar. "Our goal is to make it easy and simple for consumers to sign up for Disney Mobile at places that are convenient and already a part of their daily lives."

The centerpiece of the Disney Mobile experience is its innovative Family Center features, which include:

Family Monitor(TM)

Disney Mobile's Family Monitor feature can help make surprise cell phone bills a thing of the past by giving parents the ability to manage their kids' cell phone use real-time. A parent can set monthly allowances for each kid for key aspects of cell phone use, including voice minutes, text and picture messages, and downloadable content such as ringtones, wallpapers and background themes. Summary usage for the entire family and each kid's individual usage can be tracked, and once a monthly allowance is reached, both the parent and the kid receive an alert on their phone. The parent can then decide whether to increase the allowance to receive an alert at a higher allowance, ignore the alert, or restrict the phone's functionality through Call Control. The Family Monitor feature is accessible through Disney Mobile phones and http://www.disneymobile.com with unlimited use included in all Disney Mobile calling plans.

Call Control

Disney Mobile's Call Control feature allows the Family Manager to use an online tool to designate when kids can use their cell phones, as well as whom they can and cannot call. The Family Manager can choose the day of week or even the time of day they will allow their kids to use their phones, eliminating use at inappropriate times such as during school hours or late at night. Call Control also gives the Family Manger the flexibility of programming "Always On" and prohibited numbers for added peace of mind. Even when phone use is restricted, kids will be able to call with family members on the same Disney Mobile family plan and "Always On" numbers and make emergency calls to 911. Unlimited use of Call Control is included in all Disney Mobile calling plans.

Family Locator(TM)

The Family Locator feature allows parents to locate their kids' phones using advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Parents can access the Family Locator feature from their phones or from http://www.disneymobile.com by entering a PIN which each parent personally selects. Once access is authorized, parents can locate their kid's phone by selecting "locate" through the feature. When the phone's location has been found, the location and a map of the location including an indication of accuracy are available.

Parents can use this feature at those times when it is inconvenient to call or when they know the child will be unable to answer their phone - such as during school hours or sports practices. Five shared Family Locator searches are included in every Disney Mobile calling plans each month, and subscribers can upgrade to unlimited Family Locator searches for an additional fee.

Family Alert!

Family Alert! allows family members on the same Disney Mobile family plan to send each other prioritized messages so the messages are less likely to be missed. Family Alert! messages prominently appear on the handset screen whenever the phone is idle, causing family members to acknowledge messages before using the phone for other services. For instance, at the end of a school day, parents can send a quick alert about a change of plans that will appear as soon as kids open their phones. Family Alert! can either be sent to an individual family member or all family members concurrently.

Disney Mobile has also simplified messaging for parents by offering a menu of preset, common family messages such as "Where RU?" and "Running late. Be there soon!" Of course, family members can also create their own unique messages. Unlimited intra-family messaging is included with the service.

ENTERTAINMENT

In addition to its Family Center features, Disney Mobile will also offer parents, tweens and Disney fans of all ages a wide variety of Disney and other family-appropriate content to personalize and customize their Disney Mobile phones. The "Theme-It" function will allow multiple screens of the phone to be re-themed with a selection of related content chosen by the subscriber.

Given Disney's rich entertainment heritage, Disney Mobile subscribers will enjoy a broad offering of Disney content. The Disney Zone(TM) includes exclusive Vault Disney(TM) content only available to Disney Mobile subscribers and applications that will extend many of the online and offline worlds of Disney. At launch it will include a Radio Disney application that will allow direct interaction with Radio Disney itself as well as Trivial Pursuit(R) Disney Mobile Edition, where players can test their Disney trivia knowledge or compete against other Disney Mobile players across the country. They can even track their progress and ranking through multiple skill levels on a real-time leader board.

There also will be a broad assortment of general entertainment content to complement the service's Disney offerings.

Disney Mobile will operate as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) utilizing the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Family Center Features may not function when roaming or as a result of other network or system limitations. Kids can access the Family Monitor and Family Alert! features on their Disney Mobile phones. Online access by kids to these features will be available soon.

About Disney Mobile

Disney Mobile is the first national wireless phone service built to meet the unique communication needs of today's family. It provides wireless voice and data services and custom handsets. In addition, Disney Mobile offers a package of features and applications tailored to meet the unique communication needs of families. The Family Center(TM) suite, with four innovative services, enables parents to directly manage their families' wireless experience, including controlling when and how often kids use their phones; locating kids' handsets using GPS technology; helping to protect their kids from unwanted calls and messages; and sending priority text messages to all Disney Mobile family plan members simultaneously. Disney Mobile offers an array of content that parents trust and kids enjoy drawn from the rich entertainment heritage of Disney.

George Grobar is senior vice president and general manager of Disney Mobile, part of the Walt Disney Internet Group, which is headquartered in North Hollywood.

Disney Mobile

(Stand D30--International Film & TV Market); (Stand C001-C002--International Broadcasting Equipment Market)

New Medium Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB:NMEN) (NME) will feature their High Definition (HD) content on HD VMD at the two "markets" of the Shanghai Film Festival in China from June 18th to June 20th, 2006.

As the largest content distribution show in Asia, the Shanghai Film Festival will create new distribution opportunities through HD VMD adoption for distributors, both content and electronic, and further OEM education/production.

Indeed, NME chose to be represented at both trade fairs that happen during the Shanghai Fest: the International Film & TV Market, where HD VMD's presentation and goals will be similar to the Cannes Film Market, and the International Broadcasting Equipment Market, where NME will be able to source additional partnerships and JVs through Chinese OEM presence.

"We at NME want to replicate in Asia the same successes HD VMD has had at our two latest trade fairs: CeBIT in March and the Cannes Film Festival in May. Now, these two Chinese markets are ideal places of business where we can grow on our existing Chinese and Asian Content & Electronic Distributor, and OEM bases," quoted Alexander Bolker-Hagerty, Executive VP, Business Development.

NME welcomes all exhibitors and visitors to experience the only low-cost HD solution at their two Stands C001-002 and D30.

About New Medium Enterprises, Inc. (NME)

New Medium Enterprises, Inc. headquartered in London, UK developed and has begun manufacturing its flagship product, VMD (Versatile MultiLayer Disc), a proprietary high definition DVD which provides the world's first low-cost true High Definition solution utilizing today's red laser DVD Technology and its industrial infrastructure. The VMD platform is ideal for 1920X1080i/p High Definition format up to 40 Mb/s bitrate playback using its 20 GB - 40 GB red laser optical discs. VMD players & burners, stand alone and computer embedded, are inherently backward compatible with DVD and CD. This is the only low-cost high-end offering to the discerning consumer comparable to contemporary DVD market prices.

For additional information about NME, please consult the Company's website at http://www.nmeinc.com.

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The 'Press Release' contains forward-looking statements as defined by the federal securities laws which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements may discuss our future expectations, contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial position, or state other forward-looking information. However, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or control. Forward-looking statements are only predictions that relate to future events or our future performance and are subject to substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause actual results, outcomes, levels of activity, performance, developments, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, outcomes, levels of activity, performance, developments, or achievements expressed, anticipated, or implied by these forward-looking statements. As a result, we cannot guarantee future results, outcomes, levels of activity, performance, developments, or achievements, and there can be no assurance that our expectations, intentions, anticipations, beliefs, or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. In summary, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

As anticipation continues to build toward the summer release of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Superman Returns," the Studio announced today that it has moved up the release date to Wednesday, June 28, 2006. The new motion picture, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey, was previously set to open on Friday, June 30. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

"Superman is an iconic figure known the world over, and Bryan has made an outstanding film that pays tribute to this character's integrity and broad appeal," said Fellman. "The film will have a wide, simultaneous North American release in conventional and IMAX(R) theaters."

A special groundbreaking version of the film - "Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience" - will also play in IMAX theaters worldwide beginning in June. "Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience" will be the world's first live action feature to include select segments converted from 2D into IMAX(R)3D. Using IMAX's revolutionary live action 2D to 3D conversion technology, approximately 20 minutes of the motion picture will be converted into 3D. The entire film will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience through the proprietary IMAX DMR(R) (digital re-mastering) technology.

"Superman Returns" was originally shot in 2D, meaning it only existed as a single view-point. To convert the film into IMAX 3D, a second view-point, or "second eye" had to be created. The IMAX 3D Experience is recognized around the world as the highest-quality, most immersive cinematic experience ever created. With crystal clear, larger than life 3D images, complemented by up to 14,000 watts of digital surround sound, audiences feel as though they are actually IN the movie, flying alongside the man of steel.

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure "Superman Returns," a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman (Brandon Routh) faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth), has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.

Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures, presents a Jon Peters Production in association with Bad Hat Harry Productions, a Bryan Singer film, "Superman Returns," starring newcomer Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth ("Beyond the Sea," "Blue Crush"), James Marsden ("X2: X-Men United," "The Notebook"), Frank Langella (HBO's 'Unscripted'), Academy Award-winner Eva Marie Saint ("North By Northwest"), Parker Posey ("Best in Show"), Kal Penn ("Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle"), Sam Huntington ("Detroit Rock City"), and Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey ("Beyond the Sea," "American Beauty," "The Usual Suspects"). Directed by Bryan Singer ("X2: X-Men United," "X-Men," "The Usual Suspects"), the film is produced by Jon Peters, Bryan Singer and Gilbert Adler. The executive producer is Chris Lee. The screenplay is by Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris, and the story is by Bryan Singer & Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris. The director of photography is Newton Thomas Sigel A.S.C.; the production designer is Guy Hendrix Dyas; the film is edited by John Ottman and Elliot Graham; the costume designer is Louise Mingenbach; and the music is by John Ottman. The film is based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics.

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 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 DMR(R) and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at http://www.imax.com.

About DC Comics

DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC super heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics' Web site is located at (http://www.dccomics.com).

SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (C) DC Comics.

Warner Bros. Pictures

CinemaNow Inc., a leading Internet provider of premium on-demand movies, today announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Fox Entertainment Group (FEG) to offer select movies and television content on a download-to-own basis through its Web site (http://www.cinemanow.com). In addition to movies from Twentieth Century Fox, television content from Fox Broadcasting Co., FX, FUEL TV, SPEED, and the Twentieth Century Fox television library will be available for download-to-own.

This is the first time CinemaNow will offer content from multiple television networks on its service.

Beginning today, CinemaNow customers will be able to choose from a wide selection of Twentieth Century Fox movies, increasing the site's ever-expanding library of content that can be securely downloaded for permanent retention. Television product will be available beginning in July.

"We are thrilled to have the Fox family of movies and TV shows available on CinemaNow for download-to-own," said Bruce Eisen, President of CinemaNow. "The addition of Fox to our roster of content partners is an important step for us, adding depth and strength to our customer offering."

Movies initially offered on a download-to-own basis will include recent hits such as "The Ringer" and "Cheaper By The Dozen 2". Television content initially offered on a download-to-own basis will include hit shows such as the first season of "24", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Firefly" and "Lost in Space". In addition, the deal will include FX's "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia", FUEL TV'S "First Hand", and SPEED's "Pinks". New Fox movie releases, catalog favorites, and older titles will be available for prices ranging from $9.95 to $19.95, while television shows will be available for purchase at $1.99 per episode.

"Our goal is to accommodate our customers wherever they are, and CinemaNow is helping us to do just that," said Peter Levinsohn, President, Fox Digital Media. "Making our content available across a variety of platforms ensures that we'll engage new audiences as well."

Customers can purchase and download a legal, permanent copy of a Twentieth Century Fox movie or Fox television show for unlimited playback on up to three Microsoft Windows Media-compatible devices, utilizing Microsoft's Digital Rights Management technology.

About CinemaNow

CinemaNow, Inc. (http://www.cinemanow.com) is a global leader in broadband video-on-demand. CinemaNow legally offers content from a library of more than 4,000 new and classic movies, television programs, music concerts and music videos from Twentieth Century Fox, ABC News, Disney, HDNet, Lionsgate, MGM, Miramax, NBC Universal, Sony, Sundance Channel, Warner Bros. Entertainment and more than 250 other licensors for downloading or streaming. Founded in 1999, CinemaNow continues to be an innovator in the video-on-demand industry with the introduction of high-definition content. CinemaNow counts Menlo Ventures, Lionsgate, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and Blockbuster as investors.

About Fox Entertainment Group

Fox Entertainment Group (FEG) is a unit of News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWS.A). It is principally engaged in the development, production and worldwide distribution of feature films and television programs, television broadcasting and cable network programming. The Company's studios, production facilities and film and television library provide high-quality creative content, and the Company's broadcasting and cable networks provide extensive distribution platforms for the Company's programs. Fox Digital Media is a division of FEG dedicated to setting distribution strategy and licensing programming from all FEG divisions to new, digital outlets.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

The Singing Machine Company (AMEX:SMD) announced today that it has signed a two-year licensing agreement with MGA Entertainment to produce and distribute a variety of karaoke products based on MGA's BRATZ(TM) franchise, one of the world's leading toy lines and girls' lifestyle brands, in North America, Europe and Australia. These karaoke products include a TFT DVD karaoke system, sing-a-long cassette players, deluxe microphones, electronic keyboards and an electronic drum.

"BRATZ is one of the biggest-selling toy franchises in the world, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this success," said Y.P. Chan, Interim CEO of The Singing Machine. Mr. Chan said that The Singing Machine will introduce its BRATZ product line immediately.

"As the leader in karaoke, The Singing Machine is the right partner to expand the audience for our BRATZ franchise into a dynamic new market," said MGA founder and CEO Isaac Larian.

About MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company headquartered in Van Nuys, California, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary and licensed products, including toys, games, dolls, consumer electronics, home decor, and stationery and sporting goods. BRATZ, which MGA launched in June 2001, has become one of the world's leading toy lines and girls' lifestyle brands. The BRATZ brand is also noted for having won Family Fun magazine's Toy of the Year Award four years in a row. With over 400 licensees worldwide, the BRATZ brand is distributed in more than 65 countries. For more information please visit: http://www.mgae.com and http://www.bratz.com.

About The Singing Machine

Incorporated in 1982, The Singing Machine Company develops and distributes a full line of consumer-oriented karaoke machines and music as well as other electronic products under The Singing Machine(TM), Motown(TM), MTV(TM), Nickelodeon(TM), Hi-5(TM), Bratz(TM) and other brand names. The first to provide karaoke systems for home entertainment in the United States, The Singing Machine sells its products in North America, Europe and Asia.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by management and include, but are not limited to statements about our financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including but not limited to the risk that the Company may not go into production on specific products in its new product line due to a lack of customer demand. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the risks that our vendors in China may not ship our products on the scheduled basis and that we will have sufficient cash flow to finance our working capital needs in the second and third quarter of this fiscal year. In addition, you should review our risk factors in our SEC filings which are incorporated herein by reference. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

The Singing Machine Company

Fresh on the heels of his American Idol(R) victory, Taylor Hicks will launch a new ad for Ford's model year-end sales event. In the television ad, which debuts on June 15, Hicks sings and dances to a new song, "Possibilities."

"Taylor Hicks is living the American dream and we're excited to be a part of his journey to stardom," said John Felice, Ford brand general marketing manager. "It's a bold move to audition for American Idol and it takes talent, hard work and confidence to win. That's why Taylor is such a great fit for Ford."

"Possibilities has a great vibe, and it's a blast to dance to," said Hicks. "I'm thrilled to be given a chance to perform it as part of the Ford family."

The commercial was created by JWT Detroit and directed by Michael Humboldt of Plum Productions. Print executions featuring Hicks will debut nationally in USA Today and major newsweeklies. The 60- and 30-second television and radio spots will begin airing locally and nationally on June 15.

Ford's "Drive on Us" promotion runs through July 31, and is available in most major markets. The details are as follows:

* "Drive on Us" includes zero percent financing on nearly all 2006 Ford

models, plus customers pay $0 for gas, E-85 or diesel fuel through the

end of the year.

* As part of every sale, Ford will offer customers a pre-paid MasterCard

debit card that can be used to purchase up to $1,000 of gas, E-85 or

diesel -- enough to drive 6,000 miles ($1,100 on select trucks and

SUVs).

* Alternatively, customers can choose bonus cash of $1,000 which can be

taken in cash or applied to the purchase agreement.

* Customer cash of $1,000 - $4,000 is available on several models in lieu

of zero percent financing.

* Ford's most fuel-efficient cars, its technologically advanced Escape

Hybrid and its most capable trucks and SUVs are included.

* The Ford GT and the Ford Mustang GT are not included in the "Drive on

Us" promotion.

During the Idol finale, Hicks and fellow finalist Katharine McPhee both received new Mustang convertibles. Ford has been a proud sponsor of American Idol since its debut season in June of 2002.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) , a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and 108 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive- related services include Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.fordvehicles.com/ .

About American Idol:

American Idol was created by Simon Fuller of 19TV and developed by FremantleMedia. Executive producers are Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe for 19TV and Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick for FremantleMedia North America. 19 also manages such leading musical artists as Annie Lennox, Will Young and Fantasia Barrino. FremantleMedia North America is one of America's foremost producers of reality-based entertainment programming for television, and has produced the Idol format in more than 20 countries worldwide.

Source: Ford Motor Company

Volvo Buses (NASDAQ:VOLV) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) is premiering the new version of the Volvo 7700 city bus in Paris today. The major news is the environmentally adapted and fuel-efficient 9-liter engine.

With the new Volvo 7700, Volvo Buses has a product that can meet most customers' demands for a low-floor bus in city traffic. The Volvo 7700 is available as a 12-meter bus for up to 95 passengers and as an 18-meter articulated bus with space for up to 150 passengers.

The big news for the Volvo 7700 is the shift from a 7-liter engine to Volvo's new 9-liter engine. This makes the bus suitable for all types of city bus environments and combined with an improved transmission the new engine ensures more comfortable and, in particular, more efficient driving in city traffic.

The new engine is available in diesel and gasoline versions and meets the Euro 4 emission standards. Due to Volvo choosing SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology, the company can now already offer its customers an engine that also meets the proposed Euro 5 emission standards, requirements that do not become effective until 2009.

SCR technology also contributes to reducing fuel consumption compared with earlier engine generations. With today's high fuel prices, this is a strong argument, and Volvo Buses has already received orders for nearly 300 of the new Volvo 7700.

Volvo Bus Corporation is the world's second-largest manufacturer of large buses and coaches. The range comprises complete vehicles, chassis, bus bodies, transport system solutions for metropolitan traffic, leasing, financing and service contract maintenance. Volvo Bus Corporation is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service.

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In another powerful display of fan passion, single game tickets to all Eagles home games sold out in minutes this morning. Tickets went on sale at 10:00 a.m. today, via Internet and telephone, in the team's annual effort to make tickets available to as many fans as possible.

Leo Carlin, Philadelphia Eagles director of ticket client relations, said, "With our fans you can count on this overwhelming demand year in and year out. This was one of the quickest sellouts that I can recall."

Fans can visit http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/ for game information and up-to-the-Source: Philadelphia Eagles

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

AVP, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AVPI) , a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach volleyball, today announced completion of a $3 million financing with AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. This second round of financing follows a $2.5 million transaction completed May 4, 2006 with Diker Funds and an individual investor, Edward H. Meyer, bringing total investment in the Company to $5.5 million.

"We believe we now have more than adequate capital to fund our efforts to further leverage the commercial potential and significant revenue generating opportunities from the growing national interest in professional beach volleyball," said Leonard Armato, Chief Executive Officer of AVP. "We remain focused on growing existing and new sponsorship agreements, expanding licensing agreements and marketing programs, and increasing attendance and number of events as part of our accelerated growth plan."

About AVP, Inc.

AVP, Inc. is a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. AVP operates the industry's most prominent volleyball tour in the United States, the AVP Crocs Tour. Featuring more than 200 of the top American men and women competitors in the sport, AVP will hold 16 AVP Crocs Tour events throughout the United States in 2006. In 2004, AVP athletes successfully represented the United States during the Olympics in Athens, Greece, winning gold and bronze medals, the first medals won by U.S. women in professional beach volleyball. For more information, please visit www.avp.com.

All above-mentioned trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: AVP, Inc.

Everyone is looking to save money on their gasoline spending with the cost of commuting, running errands, or vacationing by car rising sharply with higher gasoline prices. With the summer driving season here, there are some easy things consumers can do that will go a long way in helping their cars run more efficiently and use less gasoline.

Automotive expert and certified mechanic Tom Eaton offers a number of simple car care tips that can ease the pain at the pump and improve vehicle performance:

* Change the air filter regularly. A dirty filter can lower gas mileage.

* Maintain the recommended level of air pressure in the tires. Drivers

can lose two percent of fuel economy for every pound of pressure under

the recommended pounds per square inch.

* Drive at 55 mph. Tests have shown that a car driven at 65 mph will use

17 % more fuel than one driven at 55 mph.

* Fill up early in the morning. The afternoon sun can heat and expand the

gas in the station's fuel tank so drivers get less for their money.

* Use only the grade octane listed in the owner's manual. Higher octane

gas does not make a difference in the miles per gallon

There are also a wide range of fuel economy products that have flooded the market since gas prices started to rise -- everything from magnets to gas pills to filter devices.

"Most of these products simply don't work. The only product that I have found effective is MPG-CAP(TM) marketed by Fuel Freedom International," cautions Mr. Eaton. "I'll admit I was skeptical at first, but I've used MPG- CAPs and have seen how they not only significantly reduce emissions, but also improve gas mileage and even reduce knocks and pings in the engine when used properly."

MPG-CAPs are an organic engine conditioner that improves an engine's internal combustion process providing lower emissions, better gas mileage, and better fuel economy. For best results, two MPG-CAPs should be used for the first two tanks of gas (for vehicles with 12-22 gallon tanks) which allows the micro-thin coating to develop. After that one tablet is used to maintain the full benefits of the product. MPG-CAPs are available for $2 per caplet through local distributors. To find a distributor, call 1-800-493-9877.

About Fuel Freedom International

Based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Fuel Freedom International (FFI) is a global company operating in 93 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Croatia. Operations are run by independent distributors located throughout the world, with a global network of nearly 28,000 distributors. For more information, visit http://www.myffi.biz/ or call 1-800-493-9877.

Source: Fuel Freedom International

Web site: http://www.myffi.biz/

Ford Customer Service Division has put Bill Lee's Professional Automotive on the rear quarter panel of the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion for this weekend's 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway. As part of Ford's national "When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes, William "Butch" Gardner of Bill Lee's Professional Automotive, Palmetto, Florida was chosen as the second of four Wild Card winners. Wild Card winners will get the name of their qualified installer business on the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion during a select 2006 race.

This weekend in Brooklyn, Michigan "Bill Lee's Professional Automotive" will appear on the hood of the #21 Ford Fusion thanks to Wild Card winner and Bill Lee's Professional Automotive shop technician Butch Gardner. Gardner and shop owner, Bill Lee felt privileged to be associated with Ford and Wood Brothers, Lee said this was, "Quite a big deal for the whole shop." Lee's "Shop" is a 10 acre facility that includes its own race shop, currently supporting a '96 Ford Mustang in NHRA's Top Sportsman division, but adding the shop's name to Motorcraft's(R) on the Wood Brothers #21 Ford Fusion is truly a thrill for Bill and all of his team.

Ford's "When It Fits, You Win" is a national sweepstakes for independent automotive Mechanical Parts Installers. Eligible participants have a chance to win a 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang and other prizes by entering at http://www.whenitfitsyouwin.com/. The sweepstakes runs until Sept. 30, 2006.

"The When It Fits, You Win" Sweepstakes reinforces the message, "To help keep your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury running at its best, use the parts designed specifically for it -- Genuine Ford and Motorcraft(R) Parts," said Dan Merchak, Ford Customer Service Division Wholesale Channel Manager.

In addition to a chance to win the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, each qualified registrant is also eligible to win prizes such as Snap-On Tools gift cards, Ford Racing Collectibles, Carroll Shelby autographed diecast Shelby Cobra Mustangs, leather racing jackets, and other prizes. Eligible participants can return to http://www.whenitfitsyouwin.com/ each day throughout the sweepstakes for a chance to win a daily instant prize.

The content on the web site features technical and product tips geared toward installers and monthly tips featuring Kenny Schrader - #21 Motorcraft(R) Ford Fusion.

Source: Ford Customer Service Division

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

Eight teams will vie for the national championship when the 60th Men's College World Series gets underway at Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium this week. For only the second time since 1991, seven teams have reached the finals in Omaha in 2006 that were not part of the CWS field last year. A new national champion will also be crowned as 2005 champs Texas were eliminated in the regional. With college baseball's championship tournament set to start this week, PinnacleSports.com has released updated odds on which team will win the 2006 College World Series.

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com has calculated individual odds on the eight remaining teams capturing this year's College World Series title. The Cal St. Fullerton Titans, which sports the nation's best team ERA, have opened as early favorites at 3/1 odds to capture their fifth national championship despite being seeded fifth in the tournament. Pinnaclesports.com lists the 2003 champion and second-seeded Rice Owls with the second-best odds at 16/5, just slightly behind Fullerton. Although they're the top seed in the eight team tournament, the Clemson Tigers have only been listed with the third best odds to win their first CWS at 9/2. Georgia Tech, who'll face their ACC rival Clemson in the tournament's first game, come in at 6/1, while the only team returning to Omaha, Oregon State, is at 7/1. Despite holding the fourth seed in the tournament, North Carolina has been made a 9/1 long shot to win the national championship, while Miami (13/1) and Georgia (14/1) round out the field.

"Pitching is always at a premium in the College World Series, which is why we've made Cal St. Fullerton, Rice and Clemson, three of the nation's top five in team ERA, as the favorites in Omaha," said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. "With five players totaling double-digit homeruns this year and ranking third nationally in runs scored per game, Georgia Tech's offensive firepower could easily propel them to the school's first baseball championship."

In addition to offering odds on which team will win the College World Series, PinnacleSports.com has also created unique betting propositions on the tournament. Despite half of the participants coming from the Atlantic Coast Conference, the odds that an ACC team wins the national championship are a 8/5 underdog. PinnacleSports.com will accept wagers on every game of the CWS including run lines, money lines and totals. For a complete list of odds, please visit http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ .

Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*

Odds To Win 2006 College World Series

Cal State Fullerton 3/1

Rice 16/5

Clemson 9/2

Georgia Tech 6/1

Oregon St. 7/1

North Carolina 9/1

Miami (FL) 13/1

Georgia 14/1

Will An ACC Team Win The CWS?

No 5/9

Yes 8/5

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

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

But most were thrilled their commander in chief made the perilous trip. Bush visited Baghdad to congratulate Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Iraq's new government and to thank the troops for their hard work and dedication. "Baghdad and Iraq is a front in the war on terror. It is a part of our mission to help make sure that the world is a better place. I truly believe the work that you're doing here is laying the foundation of peace for generations to come, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart," Bush said in his address to the troops in a former Saddam Hussein palace.

The surprise visit caught most troops off guard. "Dangit! I bought into it," said Indiana National Guard Spc. Laura Asher referring to the post exchange and several other shops closing prior to the president's arrival. "My friend told me the president is here, and I said, 'No, it's a teleconference,'" said Asher, a 798th Area Support Medical Company combat medic. Bush's publicized schedule had called for a videoteleconference from Camp David, Md., with Iraq's prime minister. "I was so excited," said Asher, a Valparaiso, Ind., native, who immediately called her father following Bush's speech. While many troops were surprised, they also said they admired the president for coming to visit them and Maliki. "This place is pretty 'hot' (because Iraq is a combat zone)," said Army Capt. Christopher Swatty, a Civilian Police Assistance Training Team technical liaison. "It's encouraging to see him come over and say hello." "I think it shows he cares a lot about Iraq, what's going on here," said Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Virgilio, a 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine, rifleman. "His visit shows he cares about us." Many other troops agreed. "Due to the dramatic shift in events -- the final three seats of the new Iraqi government being filled and the death of (terrorist leader Abu Musab) al-Zarqawi -- (Bush's visit) shows Iraq and its government that Bush is standing behind his words," said Army Spc. Tashina Venters, a Coalition Press Information Center coordinator.

The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) , said today it has received early termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino inquiries into the sale of two Philadelphia newspapers. The company also said it has received notice from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting additional information concerning the sale of the San Jose Mercury News and Contra Costa Times in California to MediaNews Group, Inc. (MediaNews) of Denver, CO. All the transactions involve McClatchy's pending acquisition of Knight-Ridder, Inc. (San Jose, CA, NYSE: KRI).

"Early termination" of inquiries by the DOJ into the announced purchase of the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News by Philadelphia Media Holdings, Inc. clears that transaction for antitrust purposes to close following McClatchy's acquisition of Knight Ridder.

The request for additional information extends the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 during which the DOJ is permitted to review a proposed transaction. McClatchy intends to respond promptly to the DOJ request. The DOJ's request does not impact the closing of McClatchy's acquisition of Knight Ridder.

"This decision in Philadelphia allows us to move forward to closing the deal with Philadelphia Media Holdings," said Karole Morgan-Prager, Vice President and General Counsel of McClatchy. "We are moving diligently to provide the requested additional information and are working to close the MediaNews transaction as quickly as possible."

About The McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company, headquartered in Sacramento, CA, is a leading newspaper and internet publisher. It publishes 12 daily and 16 non-daily newspapers located in western coastal states, North and South Carolina, and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. McClatchy has daily circulation of 1.4 million and Sunday circulation of 1.8 million. McClatchy's newspapers include, among others, the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, The Sacramento Bee, The Fresno Bee and The Modesto Bee in California, The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC), The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA), the Anchorage Daily News and Vida en el Valle, a bilingual Spanish weekly newspaper distributed throughout California's Central Valley. McClatchy also operates leading local websites in each of its daily newspaper markets, offering readers information, comprehensive news, advertising, e-commerce and other services, and owns and operates McClatchy Interactive, an interactive operation that provides websites with content, publishing tools and software development. McClatchy is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (MNI).

Background to the Transaction

On March 13, 2006, The McClatchy Company announced a definitive agreement under which McClatchy will acquire Knight-Ridder, Inc. Knight Ridder publishes 32 daily newspapers in 29 U.S. markets, with a circulation of 3.4 million daily and 4.5 million Sunday. Knight Ridder has websites in all of its markets and a variety of investments in internet and technology companies, publishes a growing portfolio of targeted publications and maintains investments in two newsprint companies. Knight Ridder's internet operation develops and manages the company's online properties. It is the founder and operator of Real Cities (http://www.realcities.com/ ), the largest national network of city and regional websites in more than 110 U.S. markets.

As part of that announcement, McClatchy said it planned to sell 11 of the acquired newspapers that do not fit with the company's longstanding operating strategies and acquisition criteria, and to sell the St. Paul Pioneer Press due to anticipated anti-trust concerns involving McClatchy's (Minneapolis) Star Tribune.

After McClatchy's planned divestitures and the close of the Knight Ridder acquisition, The McClatchy Company will become the nation's second-largest newspaper company measured by daily circulation (approximately 3.2 million), with 32 daily newspapers and approximately 50 non-dailies. The expanded McClatchy will own leading newspapers in many of the fastest-growing markets nationwide, with an enhanced portfolio of Internet assets. The transaction is subject to customary terms and conditions, including approval by the Knight Ridder shareholders and is expected to close this summer.

On April 26, 2006, the McClatchy Company announced a definitive agreement with MediaNews Group, Inc. (MediaNews) and The Hearst Corporation (Hearst) under which the companies will pay McClatchy $1.0 billion in cash to acquire four newspapers. MediaNews will purchase two northern California papers, the San Jose Mercury News and Contra Costa Times, and Hearst will acquire the Monterey (CA) Herald, and the St. Paul Pioneer Press in St. Paul, Minnesota.

On May 23, 2006, McClatchy announced a definitive agreement to sell Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. (PNI) to Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC (PMH) in a transaction valued at $562 million. The purchase covers the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News, both daily newspapers, and related media assets including philly.com.

On June 7, 2006, McClatchy announced that it had entered into separate definitive agreements to sell the Akron Beacon Journal to Sound Publishing Holdings, Inc., The News-Sentinel, a 75% stake in the Fort Wayne Joint Operating Agency and certain publications and web sites related to the newspaper to Ogden Newspapers, the Duluth News Tribune and the Grand Forks Herald to Forum Communications Company and the (Aberdeen) American News to Schurz Communications, Inc.

SAFE HARBOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this press release regarding the proposed transactions between McClatchy and each of Knight Ridder, MediaNews, Hearst, Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC, Schurz Communications, Inc., Ogden Newspapers, Forum Communications Company, and Sound Publishing Holdings, Inc., the expected timetable for completing the transactions, future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the transactions, the divestiture plan, future opportunities for the company and any other statements about management's future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," estimates and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: the ability to consummate the transactions, the ability of McClatchy to successfully integrate Knight Ridder's operations and employees; the ability to realize anticipated synergies and cost savings; and the other factors described in McClatchy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2005 and the final Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement contained in McClatchy's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-133321). McClatchy disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION On May 10, 2006, McClatchy filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-133321) containing a final Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement regarding the proposed transaction between McClatchy and Knight Ridder. Investors and security holders of McClatchy and Knight Ridder are urged to read the Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement carefully because it contains important information about McClatchy, Knight Ridder, the transaction and related matters. The Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement is being mailed on or about May 15, 2006 to stockholders of McClatchy and shareholders of Knight Ridder. Investors and security holders can obtain additional free copies of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement and other documents filed with the SEC by McClatchy and Knight Ridder through the web site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov/ . In addition, investors and security holders can obtain additional free copies of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement from McClatchy by contacting Investor Relations at http://www.mcclatchy.com/ , by mail to 2100 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 or by telephone at 916-321-1846 or from Knight Ridder by contacting Investor Relations at http://www.knightridder.com/ , by mail to Suite 1500, 50 W. San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95113 or by telephone at 408-938-7838.

McClatchy and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Knight Ridder in connection with the proposed transaction between McClatchy and Knight Ridder. Information regarding the special interests of these directors and executive officers in the transaction described herein is included in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement described above. Additional information regarding these directors and executive officers is also included in McClatchy's proxy statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on or about March 29, 2006. This document is available free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov/ and from McClatchy by contacting Investor Relations at http://www.mcclatchy.com/, by mail to 2100 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 or by telephone at 916-321-1846.

Knight Ridder and its directors and executive officers also may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Knight Ridder in connection with the proposed transaction between McClatchy and Knight Ridder. Information regarding the special interests of these directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction between McClatchy and Knight Ridder and additional information regarding these directors and executive officers is included in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement/Information Statement described above, which also serves as Knight Ridder's proxy statement for its 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and was filed by Knight Ridder on May 11, 2006. This document is available free of charge at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov/ and from Knight Ridder by contacting Investor Relations at http://www.knightridder.com/ , by mail to Suite 1500, 50 W. San Fernando St., San Jose, Source: The McClatchy Company

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Among Kids Who Read Most, Parents are a Top Source for Book Suggestions

The time kids spend reading for fun declines sharply after age 8 and continues to drop off through the teen years, according to a new national study released today by

Yankelovich, a leader in consumer trends tracking, and Scholastic, the

global children's publishing and media company. While 40% of kids between

the ages of 5-8 years old are high frequency readers (reading for fun every

day), only 29% of kids ages 9-11 years old are high frequency readers and

the percentage continues to decline through age 17. The Kids and Family

Reading Report(TM), a national survey of children ages 5-17 and their

parents, also found that parents can have a direct impact on their kids'

reading attitudes and behaviors, especially by reading more frequently

themselves and by helping kids find books they like.

"Parents excel when it comes to introducing their very young children

to beautiful picture books and bedtime stories, but when their kids start

reading independently, parents need to become more, not less, involved,"

stated Lisa Holton, President Scholastic Book Fairs and Trade Publishing.

"As kids get older, the role parents play changes. We found that not only

do parents need to be reading role models, but that they must play a key

role in helping their older children select books that capture their

imagination and interest."

Almost three-quarters of parents surveyed (74%) say they value reading

as the most important skill for a child to develop -- followed by critical

thinking (49%), math (46%), social (46%) and computer (27%) skills. While

two- thirds of parents agree that strong reading skills are critical to

future success and 80% say it is very important for kids to read books for

fun outside of school, only 21% of parents identify themselves as high

frequency readers (reading every day).

The importance of parents as reading role models is evidenced by the

fact that children of high frequency readers are far more likely to read

for fun every day than children whose parents are not high frequency

readers. The study found that 53% of children whose parents are high

frequency readers are reading books for fun every day; however, among

children whose parents are low frequency readers (reading 2-3 times a month

or less), only 15% read for fun daily. Parents who are high frequency

readers are more likely to see themselves as primarily responsible for

encouraging their children to read than parents who are low-frequency

readers (60% vs. 46%).

Whether or not parents are high frequency readers themselves, they can

positively impact kids' reading habits. Kids who are high frequency readers

are more than twice as likely as low frequency readers to cite their

parents as a top source of ideas for good books to read (21% vs. 8%). Kids

who are low frequency readers are more inclined to rely on their teachers,

friends, librarians and television to help them find books to read than on

their parents.

While nearly all kids surveyed enjoy reading books for fun, kids report

that the number one reason they do not read more is that they cannot find

books they like. Parents, on the other hand, say they think kids,

especially the older ones, are not reading more because of too much

homework.

"With all the media that today's youth are faced with day in and day

out, the truth is kids really do enjoy reading books for fun," stated Dr.

Hal Quinley from Yankelovich. "Parents may be underestimating the

difficulty kids have finding books they like. Although kids value their

independence, they seek guidance from parents and that includes the

suggestion of a great book to read."

The Scholastic Kids and Family Reading Report(TM) is available online

at http://www.scholastic.com/readingreport. A recording of the presentation of the

survey is available from Wednesday, June 14th at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) through

Wednesday, June 21st at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). Dial in number is 877-519-4471

(pin is 7487656).

The following are additional key findings from the survey:

Kids' Relationship with Reading:

- Kids perceive reading as enjoyable and important - 92% of kids enjoy

reading books for fun and 90% say reading books for fun is important.

- Nearly two-thirds of kids surveyed agree that they have to be a strong

reader to get into a good college (64%) and that being a strong reader

will help them get a good job when they are older (63%).

- High frequency readers are more likely to describe themselves as smart

(84% vs. 64% of low frequency readers), a good student (84% vs. 60%),

creative (78% vs. 60%) and well behaved (66% vs. 49%).

- Contrary to popular belief, kids who use technology platforms to read or

listen to books, are more inclined to be high frequency readers (34%),

than those that do not (25%).

Kids' Reading Attitudes Change As They Get Older:

- Almost half of the 15-17 year olds surveyed say they are low frequency

readers compared to 14% of kids ages 5-8.

- Although nearly all kids consider reading for fun somewhat important,

65% of younger kids ages 5-8 think reading for fun is very important

compared to 40% of teens ages 15-17 years old.

- More kids ages 5-8 years old link being a strong reader to getting a

good job (67%), compared to kids ages 15-17 years old (58%).

Boys vs. Girls:

- Boys are less likely than girls to have positive attitudes about

reading. Three times as many boys think that reading for fun is "not at

all" important. Fewer boys than girls say they enjoy reading for fun and

engage in the activity on a regular basis.

Summer Reading:

- Most kids and parents acknowledge the link between reading during the

summer and academic success during the school year.

- 78% of kids who report reading more books for fun during the summer

"agree a lot" that reading during the summer helps them do better in

school, compared to 35% of other kids.

- 71% of 9-17 year olds who report reading more during the summer say that

their parents encourage them to do so, versus 28% of other 9-17 year

olds.

Methodology:

The Kids and Family Reading Report is a national survey of 1000

individuals -- 500 children ages 5 to 17 years old and one parent or

primary guardian per child. Interviews took place through mall-intercepts

in 25 major cities across the country from January 16th through February

8th, 2006. The survey was designed and analyzed by the staffs at Scholastic

and Yankelovich. Quotas for race, gender and child age-group were

established to ensure ample base sizes for analysis purposes. The margin of

error is ± 4.5 percentage points.

About Yankelovich, Inc.

Yankelovich delivers measurable breakthroughs in marketing productivity

for its clients. For over 30 years, the Yankelovich MONITOR has tracked and

forecasted consumer value and lifestyle trends. Since, 1987, the company

has conducted the Youth MONITOR study focusing on kids aged 6-17 and their

parents - research that provides an attitudinal picture of the family

dynamic. Custom research at Yankelovich is carried out through TSC, a

division of Yankelovich. Analysis linking research findings involving

lifestyle choices or buying behavior to database solutions is provided by

Insights Integration Solutions.

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation (Nasdaq: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher

and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology.

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, television

programming, film, videos and toys. 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,

Directly in line with the Dubai ports deal, the Bush Administration bypassed Congress and arbitrarily set a rule that changes long-standing aviation law to allow foreign control of U.S. airlines and their operations. United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), has launched a massive grassroots campaign to protect U.S. aviation. United Master Executive Council (MEC) President Greg Davidowitch made the following statement about the critical call to action to save U.S. aviation:

"Allowing foreign investors to slice up our airline industry is not good for workers, the traveling public or the communities we serve. The Bush plan to carve up our airlines and serve them to foreign interests on a silver platter is one that deserves serious Congressional scrutiny. Congress should be concerned not only about the impact on our safety and security but the viability of our jobs and the communities we support.

"Think about it: if the Bush Administration has its way US airlines could soon be run from board rooms in Saudi Arabia and Shanghai. Airline operations throughout the U.S. could be controlled by executives in Tehran, Tripoli and Timbuktu. That would be a far worse public policy outcome than allowing our allies in Dubai to administer U.S. port operations.

"The cost of allowing foreign control over a vital national interest far outweighs any short-term gains for deal makers and proponents of such an action. Speaker Hastert should be less concerned with United Airlines moving its headquarters out of Illinois and more concerned with those headquarters being moved out of the United States. As a matter of public policy, Congress should reject any plan that includes the sale of vital American interests.

"This arbitrary change in aviation law will likely trigger the long- awaited industry consolidation which could shake out in favor of foreign airlines to the detriment of the American traveling public. Turning over the industry so vital to our nation's commerce will ripple tsunami waves through our corporations, small businesses and communities. We cannot allow foreign capital to determine which American cities will be provided air service and which will be abandoned when they have no intrinsic interest in our well being.

"Aviation law with limits to foreign ownership was debated by Congress and put into place long ago for good reason. There's no way to know the extent of harm in changing these rules because Congress has been usurped by the Bush Administration as it cut off discussion, debate or even Congressional study of the issue."

More than 46,000 Flight Attendants, including the 17,000 Flight Attendants at United, join together to form AFA-CWA, the world's largest Flight Attendant union. AFA-CWA is part of the 700,000 member strong Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO.

Visit us at http://www.unitedafa.org/.

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is disappointed by the lack of news coverage of the Latino community by our nation's leading news magazines, according to a study conducted by Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in conjunction with NAHJ.

NAHJ released the report today during its 24th annual convention in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The report, conducted by ASU's Dr. Dina Gavrilos, examined coverage of Latinos by Time, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report.

The report found that out of 1,547 total stories published in 2005 by these three magazines, only 18 stories (1.2 percent) were predominantly about Latinos. In addition, out of these 18 stories, 12 focused solely on the topic of immigration.

This inaugural study also provided an in-depth analysis of the Latino portrayals found in these magazines. The analysis found that Latino immigrants were often portrayed as a negative and disruptive force in U.S. society.

Even so, the report found six stories about Latinos that portrayed them more positively. For example, these stories examined their growing political power and influence.

Time devoted a cover story to what it deemed the nation's 25 most influential Latinos that included profiles of activists, politicians and entertainers. Meanwhile, Newsweek published a cover story about Antonio Villaraigosa's historic election as the first Latino mayor of Los Angeles in nearly 150 years.

The report also found that out of the 1,547 total stories published, 214 (13.8 percent) mentioned or referenced at least one Latino. Although this number seems encouraging, the participation of Latinos in these stories was often not significant. These references occasionally included a Latino that was quoted as a source, but most often, they were merely passing mentions.

"We are proud to be part of this important study and congratulate Dr. Gavrilos and her team on their work," said Chris Callahan, dean of the Cronkite School at ASU. "We hope this benchmark study will help the news industry better understand and identify some of the issues associated with the coverage of Latinos so that news products are truly reflective of our diverse nation."

NAHJ commissioned this report because it sought to produce a companion to its annual research report on television network news coverage of Latinos (Network Brownout Report). It was the idea of NAHJ vice president of print, Rafael Olmeda, to focus on magazine coverage since these magazines are agenda setters for U.S. public discourse.

NAHJ selected ASU's Cronkite School to conduct the study after a nation- wide search for a research team.

"Some of the results were encouraging. Too many others are disappointing. All of them are important," said Olmeda. "If these magazines help reflect and project an American agenda, they have a way to go before they can honestly say Hispanics are a part of it."

To read the full report, please visit http://www.nahj.org/.

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

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists will hold "A Conversation with Ricardo Alarcon," the president of Cuba's national assembly, via satellite from the Caribbean nation to open the association's 24th Annual Convention and Media & Career Expo to be held June 14-17 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The annual convention will also take on the hot topic of immigration with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, CNN host Lou Dobbs and Jorge Castaneda, the former foreign minister of Mexico, exchanging views on the implications of immigration reform.

Univision anchor Maria Elena Salinas will moderate a discussion with other journalists, academics, activists and radio personality Rafael "El Pistolero" Pulido, who helped mobilize the massive pro-immigration marches in Chicago, to explore the quality of news coverage about immigration reform and its impact on the community.

The unprecedented interview via satellite with Alarcon, president of Cuba's National Assembly of the People's Power and a member of the Communist Party Politburo, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, kicks off the convention's full line-up of hot topics including immigration, attacks against the press in Latin America, the fundamental changes in the news industry, coverage of Latinos in natural disasters, and Latinos in the Iraq War featuring a conscientious objector and a representative of the military.

From CNN's Havana Bureau, Alarcon will be interviewed via satellite by Mirta Ojito, a New York Times contributor and professor of journalism at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. A Cuban exile herself, Ojito will interview Alarcon before hundreds of journalists at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. The audience may also submit questions for Alarcon in writing that evening.

"It's a chance for hundreds of Hispanic journalists from throughout the country to hear directly from a top representative of the Cuban government on many matters that so often factor in to the strained relations between the U.S. and Cuba," said Ivan Roman, NAHJ's executive director. "Part of our mission is to have our journalists hear what newsmakers have to say about a myriad of issues. And whether people know a lot or just a little about Cuba, no one can deny that Cuba is news."

NAHJ has often used this conversation/interview format to kick off the annual convention, most notably in recent years with Mexican President Vicente Fox and the then newly-elected mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa.

With more than 2,000 journalists and media executives expected to be in attendance, the NAHJ convention is the largest annual gathering of Hispanic journalists in the country. Most of the convention activities will take place at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, including on- site registration that will begin on June 14.

With the theme "NAHJ in Fort Lauderdale: Fuente de Diversidad Hispana," the convention will feature programming that highlights the diversity of South Florida's Hispanic community and its unique geographical position to South America and the Caribbean, while also focusing on the overarching themes relating to the future of journalists, diversity and the changing role of the media industry.

Other highlights of this year's convention include:

P. Anthony Ridder, chairman and CEO of Knight Ridder, will join other executives and analysts to discuss the dynamic financial, social and technological changes in the news industry that are affecting how we receive news in our society. Alberto Ibarguen, president and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and former publisher of The Miami Herald will moderate this session titled "Brave New World," the overarching theme of convention workshops and professional development programming.

Journalists from Cuba, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico who have been imprisoned, faced death threats and witnessed atrocities will share their experiences on a panel about the dangers of journalism in Latin America. Participants include Ramon Cantu Deandar, publisher of El Manana newspaper in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, whose newsroom was bombed by a drug cartel a few months ago, and Manuel Vasquez Portal, an exiled Cuban journalist.

Latinos in sports will be highlighted with an interview by the NewsHour's Ray Suarez of Pulitzer-Prize journalist David Maraniss on his new book Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Heir. Also, a super session will focus on whether soccer can became a major U.S. sport as the World Cup takes place in Germany.

National Public Radio will air its Talk of the Nation broadcast live from the convention's expo hall on Thursday, June 15th. Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan will also lead a mini-workshop on Wednesday to discuss being a news talk show host.

For more information about the convention and its programming, go to http://www.nahj.org/.

Questions about this year's convention can be addressed to the NAHJ office at 202-662-7145 or nahj@nahj.org.

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

The following is being issued by National Association of Hispanic Journalists: )

What: Journalists and energy industry executives examine rising global energy prices, especially as relations between the U.S. and Venezuela, a major oil supplier, deteriorate. The Town Hall is being organized by National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

When: Tuesday, June 13, 2006, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where: H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314.

Moderator: Jose Diaz-Balart, national director of community affairs for Telemundo and anchor/managing editor of Telemundo's "Enfoque"

Panelists:

Mike Jackson, CEO, AutoNation Inc.

Rayola Dougher, Manager, Energy Market Issues, American Petroleum

Institute

Susan Glickman, Florida Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council

Bill Reinert, National Alternate Fuel Vehicle Manager, Toyota Motor Sales,

U.S.A., Inc.

Fadi Kabboul, Minister for Petroleum Issues, Ministro Consejero de Asuntos

Petroleros Venezuelan Embassy

Background:

It's bad enough that global competition has energy prices at record highs, but now deteriorating U.S.-Venezuelan diplomacy could affect the critical flow of oil from a major supplier. Gas prices are hovering at $3 per gallon, and analysts say $4 or $5 per gallon is foreseeable, especially if there's a crisis in the Middle East or in our own backyard in Latin America. Panelists will shed light on the myths and realities of the global oil economy, its impact on the United States and zero in on specific public policy measures to ease the crunch in the short term and for the future.

The town hall kicks off the program for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists' (NAHJ) 24th annual convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is the only event open to the public and free of charge.

NAHJ is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the percentage of Latino journalists in newsrooms and to improve news coverage of the Latino community.

NAHJ is the nation's largest professional organization for Latino journalists with more than 2,300 members working in English and Spanish- language print, photo, broadcast and online media.

Source: National Association of Hispanic Journalists

CONTACT: Daniela Montalvo of National Association of Hispanic

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

Lo siguientes puntos fueron emitidos por la National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ - Asociación Nacional de Periodistas Hispanos):

Qué: Periodistas y funcionarios del sector de energía evalúan el alza de precios de la energía global, especialmente a medida que las relaciones entre EE.UU. y Venezuela, un principal proveedor de petróleo, se deteriora. La reunión comunitaria tipo Town Hall es organizada por la National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Cuándo: Martes, 13 de junio de 2006, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dónde: H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314.

Moderador: José Díaz-Balart, director nacional de asuntos comunitarios para Telemundo y presentador/editor administrativo de "Enfoque" de Telemundo.

Panelistas:

* Mike Jackson, CEO, AutoNation Inc.

* Rayola Dougher, Gerente, Asuntos de Mercado de Energía,

American Petroleum Institute

* Susan Glickman, Director de Políticas de Florida,

Natural Resources Defense Council

* Bill Reinert, Gerente Nacional de Vehículos a Combustible Alternativo,

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

* Fadi Kabboul, Ministro de Asuntos Petroleros, Ministro Consejero de

Asuntos Petroleros de la Embajada de Venezuela

Antecedentes:

Es suficientemente negativo que la competencia global tenga los precios de la energía en cifras altas récord, pero ahora, la relación diplomática en deterioro entre EE.UU. y Venezuela puede afectar el flujo de petróleo decisivo de un proveedor principal. Los precios de la gasolina están bordeando los US$3 por galón, y los analistas dicen que es predecible que lleguen a US$4 o US$5 por galón, especialmente de haber una crisis en el Medio Oriente o en nuestros propios terrenos en América Latina. Los panelistas arrojarán luz sobre los mitos y realidades de la economía del petróleo global, su impacto en Estados Unidos y dirigirán la atención hacia las medidas de políticas específicas para facilitar la situación crítica a corto plazo y en el futuro.

La reunión comunitaria inicia el programa de la 24o convención anual de la National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) en Fort Lauderdale, Florida, y es el único evento abierto al público y sin costo.

La NAHJ es una organización no lucrativa, cuya misión es aumentar el porcentaje de periodistas latinos en las salas de prensa y mejorar la cobertura noticiosa de la comunidad latina.

La NAHJ es la mayor organización de profesionales para los periodistas latinos con más de 2,300 miembros dedicados a trabajar en los medios de comunicación de prensa, foto, transmisión televisiva y en línea en inglés y español.

Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) anunció hoy que fue designada en la nómina de las "40 Best Companies for Diversity" (las cuarenta empresas con mejor desempeño en materia de diversidad) de la revista Black Enterprise. Además de figurar en la lista general, también se citó a Pitney Bowes como una de las diez primeras empresas en la categoría de diversidad en la integración de su personal. Black Enterprise evaluó los programas de diversidad, consultó a expertos en este tema y a directivos del área de diversidad empresarial, y llevó a cabo una exhaustiva encuesta entre más de 1,000 empresas estadounidenses que cotizan en bolsa y más de 50 empresas internacionales líderes con actividad considerable en Estados Unidos, para seleccionar su segunda lista anual de las mejores en la esfera de diversidad.

Michael J. Critelli, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de Pitney Bowes señaló: "Estamos orgullosos del reconocimiento que nos otorgó la revista Black Enterprise, el principal recurso empresarial y de inversión para y sobre los líderes y mercados afroamericanos. Creemos que la diversidad es un imperativo empresarial que nos brinda una ventaja competitiva para ofrecer soluciones innovadoras a nuestros mercados internacionales. Nuestro éxito en brindar valor a los clientes y accionistas se ha alimentado de nuestra larga historia en materia de inclusión laboral, que data de la década de 1940".

Para su inserción entre las mejores en diversidad, una empresa debía demostrar una representación significativa de afroamericanos y otras minorías étnicas en cuatro aspectos clave: compras empresariales, participación en la directiva de la empresa, representación en la alta gerencia y totalidad del personal.

El Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de Black Enterprise, Butch Graves, afirmó: "Las 40 mejores empresas en materia de diversidad de verdad comprenden cuán crucial para el éxito de sus actividades es el valor de contar con personal diverso e implementar prácticas empresariales en pos de la inclusión. Estas empresas están fijando los estándares para el sector empresarial estadounidense y nuestra esperanza sincera es que otras seguirán su ejemplo y formarán empresas que reflejen mejor la sociedad en que vivimos".

Pitney Bowes brinda el paquete de software, hardware, servicios y soluciones de flujo de correo y documentación empresarial más integral en el mundo, a fin de ayudar a las empresas a gestionar su movimiento de correo, documentos y paquetes y mejorar la comunicación. Pitney Bowes, que genera ingresos anuales de US$5.5 mil millones, adopta una visión de las actividades de sus clientes que incluye a todos, ayudando a organizaciones de todo porte a disfrutar de la ventaja competitiva derivada de un flujo de correo optimizado. Sus 86 años de liderazgo tecnológico han producido muchas innovaciones importantes en esta materia, y la empresa figura constantemente en la nómina de principales titulares de patentes de Estados Unidos elaborada por la asociación de titulares de propiedad intelectual "Intellectual Property Owners Association". Con unos 34,000 empleados en todo el mundo, Pitney Bowes presta sus servicios a más de dos millones de empresas por medio de actividades directas o a través de intermediarios. Puede encontrarse más información sobre la empresa en el sitio web http://www.pb.com/.

Dallas-based entrepreneur and distinguished author Robert M. Edsel today announced a joint partnership with Military.com, the largest military membership organization, to help find and honor the contributions of a nearly-forgotten group of American World War II heroes, the extraordinary men and women of the War Department's MFAA (Monuments, Fine Arts & Archives) section. These individuals, nicknamed "Monuments Men" by American GI's, rescued tens of thousands of Western Civilization's greatest art masterpieces and monuments from the clutches of Hitler and the Nazis, including some of the most famous works of Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Raphael, Vermeer, Picasso, and Da Vinci.

As part of their combined efforts, Military.com will be offering existing and new members discounted copies of Mr. Edsel's remarkable new photographic book entitled "Rescuing Da Vinci" (Laurel Publishing; 320 pages featuring 460 photographs), which uses many never-before-seen images to vividly tell the story of Hitler's life-long obsession with art, his premeditated theft of thousands of masterpieces, and the amazing effort by America and her allies to locate, identify and return the stolen art to its rightful owners.

Mr. Edsel will be contributing exclusive Podcast interviews, discussions and content on the Military.com website, giving members and new members the opportunity to learn more about the Monuments Men, their achievements, and to become actively involved in honoring these heroes.

"A few hundred servicemen and women were primarily responsible for rescuing some of the greatest art in history and preserving Western Europe's cultural treasures. They deserve to be recognized for their achievement," explains Mr. Edsel. "Military.com is the perfect vehicle to help bring their story to the public and ensure that their contributions and heroic efforts will not be lost in the fog of history."

Military.com will also aide Edsel in his current efforts to locate and identify surviving members of the MFAA and their families by coordinating access to their substantial "Buddy Finder" database, giving all Military.com members the opportunity to interact with Mr. Edsel and assist in identifying all Monuments personnel.

With over 8 million members, Military.com is the largest online military destination, fielding over 7 million unique visitors monthly. Through their "Buddy Finder" system, Military.com members and new members also have access to over 20 million military records.

For more information on the project, Robert M. Edsel, "Rescuing Da Vinci," the "Monuments Men" or the MFAA, please visit www.military.com/davinci or www.rescuingdavinci.com.

Source: Laurel Publishing

Web site: http://www.military.com/davinci

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

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