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Katharine McPhee Signs With 19 Recordings Limited/RCA Records; 'American Idol' Runner-Up's First Single Released June 27

- Document on the Family and Human Procreation

- Other Pontifical Acts

Just three months after Interscope records announced its joint venture with music industry veteran Jordan Schur and his new label Suretone Records, Suretone /Geffen's first release, Angels and Airwaves' "We Don't Need To Whisper" lands at #4 on the Billboard U.S. Top 200 Chart, scanning 127K units. Taking precedence internationally as well, the album has achieved Gold status in Canada and Silver in the UK debuting at #6 and in Australia at #8.

Tom DeLonge (formerly of blink-182), teaming up with band mates David Kennedy (Box Car Racer), Ryan Sinn (Distillers) and Atom Willard (Offspring/Rocket from the Crypt), deliver a critically acclaimed record that has seen it's first single, "The Adventure," sprint to the top of the Modern Rock Chart as well as receive a tremendous amount of support from MTV, MTV2, Fuse and VH1. Online, the album is powered by a #2 album chart position on iTunes, a MySpace.com Album Preview that streamed over 300,000 times in 5 days, and strong support from Yahoo Music with a Top 10 Rock Chart position for "The Adventure" video and inclusion in Yahoo's Pepsi Smash program.

Leading the pack of summer tours, Angels and Airwaves will hit the road with Taking Back Sunday on a 24 city run kicking off June 22nd, in Jackson, NJ and wrapping up in their home town of San Diego, CA on July 23 (go to www.angelsandairwaves.com for a complete list of dates).

Alongside Angels and Airwaves, Suretone releases for the remainder of the year include The Pink Spiders' debut album "Teenage Grafitti" (produced by Ric Ocasek) which will hit stores on August 1st. You can catch the Pink Spiders on this summer's Warped Tour. Next is Rooney's sophomore album due out in early September. Rooney will join Kelly Clarkson as her main support for her summer tour. New Found Glory follows Rooney with an album due out on October 10th. Look for them to start a massive headlining tour in September. Later in the year Suretone will release Weezer's greatest hits that will feature several new tracks. On October 31st, Halloween, Suretone plans to release a new studio album by The Cure.

In 2007, Suretone's calendar features the release of debut albums from its artists Headway, Eastern Conference Champions and Manic.

Source: Suretone Records; Geffen Records

Dance hall ruler BEENIE MAN has completed his forthcoming "UNDISPUTED" album, currently set for August 29, 2006 release on Virgin, and fans will get an insider's look at the album and the artist on Tempo cable television, this Wednesday, June 7th. The featured track in the Tempo segment, "Girls," is a collaboration between BEENIE MAN and Akon, also an international chartbuster with the 2004 worldwide hit "Lonely."

TEMPO, the new cable television network and ultimate destination for all things Caribbean, continues to bring viewers the best that the Caribbean has to offer in musical arts, culture, and programming.

"UNDISPUTED" was also previewed by a track leaked earlier this year to the club and radio underground, "Hmm Hmm," which was produced by Tony Kelly, who previously created such worldwide smashes as Sean Paul's "Like Glue" and "Deport Them," and Sasha's "Dat Sexy Body." Also producing on "UNDISPUTED" are Tony Kelly's brother Dave, producer of BEENIE MAN's 2004 worldwide smash "Dude"; Donovan "Don Corleone" Bennett (Sean Paul, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel) and hip-hop mega-hit magician Scott Storch (Beyonce, Eve, Chris Brown, Nelly, The Roots). Album step-out guests besides Akon include Virgin labelmate Brooke Valentine and reggaeton hit-maker Voltio.

BEENIE MAN, who first performed professionally at age 8, is one of the UNDISPUTED architects of modern dance hall, especially for his thrilling string of battle-rhyme exchanges with the star Bounty Killer in the Nineties. Since then, his many international crossover hits, including the pop Top 40/Urban Top 15 "Who Am I (Sim Simma)," and "Girls Dem Sugar," featuring urban songstress Mya, have made dance hall a staple sound in the hip-hop and pop playlist. He was most recently in the pop top 30 with "Feel It Boy," featuring Virgin labelmate Janet Jackson, and the all-time classic "Dude," featuring Ms. Thing. BEENIE MAN's Virgin album "Art and Life" won the 2000 Grammy for Best Reggae Album, and he has been nominated two more times in the category.

About TEMPO

TEMPO brings the Caribbean vibe to Viacom's roster of popular and highly targeted cable networks which includes MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, and Spike TV, by representing every island in all its glory. TEMPO brings to life all the richness and influence that the Caribbean has to offer. Connect with TEMPO at www.gottempo.com. TEMPO is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

SOURCE: Virgin Records

Paramount Pictures has moved the release date for the upcoming animated comedy "Barnyard," directed by Steve Oedekerk ("Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius"), to August 4, 2006.

From Steve Oedekerk and Nickelodeon Movies, two of the co-creators of "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius," and filmed entirely in CGI, comes this hilarious look at what really happens in a barnyard when the farmer's back is turned. "Barnyard" is a lighthearted tale centering around Otis (voiced by Kevin James), a carefree party cow, who enjoys singing, dancing and playing tricks on humans. Unlike his father Ben (voiced by Sam Elliott), the respected patriarch of the farm, and Miles, the wise old mule (voiced by Danny Glover), Otis is unconcerned about keeping the animals' humanlike talents a secret. But when suddenly put in the position of responsibility, the "udderly" irresponsible cow finds the courage to be a leader.

Paramount Pictures presents in association with Nickelodeon Movies an O Entertainment production, a Steve Oedekerk film, "Barnyard." Written and directed by Steve Oedekerk, the film is produced by Steve Oedekerk and Paul Marshal. The executive producers are Julia Pistor and Aaron Parry. Animation production is by Omation Animation Studios. The film is rated PG for some mild peril and rude humor.

Paramount Pictures is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom Inc., one of the leading global entertainment content companies, with prominent and respected brands in focused demographics across virtually all media.

Fortuna Classical Music has teamed up with Naxos to release the most comprehensive library of classical music ever created. The Cornerstone Collection digitally bundles together nearly 5,000 of the greatest works ever written, from the dawn of the Renaissance to the shattering first decades of the 20th century.

Director of Sales and Marketing for Fortuna, Chad Frisque says, "Selling classical music in packages is not a new concept. What makes the Cornerstone Collection unique other then its sheer size, is that the library will only be sold digitally. Classical music sales account for less then 5% of physical media sales, but make up nearly 12% of digital music sales."

The music along with high-resolution scans of the original CD booklets and liner notes comes preloaded on Fortuna's high-fidelity home theater device called Maestro. Even with Maestro the Cornerstone Collection costs about one third of what it would under traditional digital music models of $0.99 per track.

Fortuna's Director of Music and Media, Steven Carlson says, "The goal of the Cornerstone Collection is to offer classical music lovers an instant library of foundational classical music repertoire, in one package. It would normally take years to carefully assemble a vast library of essential classics such as this."

About Fortuna Classical Music

Fortuna Classical Music is a privately held, San Diego based company dedicated to the technological and social advancement of classical music. Co-founders Evan Schumacher and Ross Stensrud met as engineering students at the University of California at San Diego and began the company to address the unique challenges faced by classical music collectors sidelined by technology designed for the pop music majority.

DAZ, credited for over a decade as one of the prime creative forces in the rise of West Coast hip-hop as a producer and rapper, is making his return to the national spotlight with the So So Def/Virgin album "SO SO GANGSTA," scheduled for release on September 12, 2006.

The album features the signature lyrical street stories that DAZ is known for, with deep, melodic rhythm tracks produced by So So Def label head Jermaine Dupri, in-house co-producers L-Roc and No ID, hitmaker Scott Storch, and Daz himself. Guests in the studio have so far included Miami breakout artist Rick Ross (of Trick Daddy's Slip-N-Slide circle), who was recently signed to Island/DefJam by Jay-Z, and So So Def labelmates, including platinum R&B group Jagged Edge, and songwriter/artist Johnta Austin (co-writer of Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You").

DAZ has charted no fewer than seven albums independently since 2000, but "SO SO GANGSTA" is his first album since the late Nineties to be launched with a major national promotional platform. Virgin Urban Music President Jermaine Dupri, producer of the majority of the album's tracks, said, "I signed Daz because I thought he was one of rap's most talented -- but he didn't get the right look from the market. The world wasn't connecting him to the classic hits he was doing." Dupri continued: "I didn't want to change Daz' sound at all -- I just made him go back to things that I know we all loved when we listened to 'Doggystyle,' 'Dogg Food,' and everything else we heard him on. Daz and his crew, Tha Dogg Pound, took the West Coast gangster rap to the next level. Our vision is to pick that ball up and get it bouncing again."

Daz guested with T-Rock on "I'm Hot," by Young Capone, the opening track on last year's So So Def/Virgin collection "Jermaine Dupri Presents...Young, Fly and Flashy, Vol. 1," which spawned Dem Franchize Boyz' breakout smash, "I Think They Like Me."

DAZ, born Delmar Arnaud, came to prominence as one half of the duo Tha Dogg Pound, with former partner Kurupt, and with a string of classic production and vocal collaborations with Tupac Shakur ("All Eyez on Me"), Daz's cousin Snoop Dogg ("Doggystyle," "The Doggfather," "Murder Was the Case") and Dr. Dre ("The Chronic," "The Chronic 2001"). He released the Billboard Top 200 No. 1 album "Dogg Food" with Tha Dogg Pound in 1995, and the Billboard No. 8 Daz solo album "Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back" in 1998.

SOURCE: Virgin Records

Panasonic Battery Corp. of America today announced Neuter Your Bunny (http://www.neuteryourbunny.com/), a public awareness effort dedicated to promoting bunny neutering. Neuter Your Bunny follows Easter's bunny purchasing season and will educate pet owners on the benefits of neutering their bunnies. Panasonic is promoting the cause through its Oxyride Extreme Power batteries by underwriting neuters and donating $10,000 to the House Rabbit Society (HRS), an international nonprofit animal rescue and education organization.

Rabbits can live for as long as ten years, but sadly many of them don't even live to see a year. Thousands of them, many given as Easter gifts, are abandoned. One of the key reasons is because they develop behavioral issues, and families don't know how to care for them. An adolescent rabbit may become territorial and have hormone driven behaviors like lunging, mounting, and even boxing. Fortunately, neutering your rabbits can resolve behavior problems, and it also prevents uterine cancer in female rabbits.

"Panasonic is pleased to help improve the lives of real bunnies and their owners through Neuter Your Bunny," said Brian Kimberlin, Director, Consumer Marketing, Panasonic Battery Corporation of America. "With this effort, we hope to raise awareness for the health benefits of bunny neutering and the performance benefits of using Panasonic Oxyride batteries. When using Oxyride batteries in your digital camera, bunny owners can take twice as many pictures of their pets than they could with Energizer Max."

As part of the initiative, Panasonic will hold Neuter Your Bunny Day on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 in New York City where selected bunny owners will have the opportunity to neuter their bunnies for free, courtesy of Panasonic Oxyride batteries. At this time, Panasonic will also present their donation to the House Rabbit Society, which will be used to further support the cause. Please visit www.neuteryourbunny.com for information on bunny neutering and Panasonic's commitment to the cause.

For additional information on HRS and their mission to rescue and re-home abandoned rabbits, and to improve rabbits' lives, please visit www.rabbit.org.

For more information on Oxyride batteries, please visit www.oxyrideme.com.

SOURCE: Panasonic

According to the NRF 2006 Father's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, spending on Father's Day this year is anticipated to reach $9.0 billion, up from last year's $8.2 billion.

When it comes to spending on gifts for Dad:

The average person is expected to spend $88.80, compared to the $122.16 spent this year on Mom

Last year 36.8% of consumers bought from big box stores

This year 32% are planning on hitting department stores

30.6% specialty stores

Only 29.7% buying from discounters

6% heading for specialty clothing stores

15% buying online

3% placing catalog orders

NRF President and CEO, Tracy Mullin, said("In spite of higher gas prices, lower consumer confidence, and inflation concerns, shoppers are still opening their wallets for what's really important. Because retailers across all channels and formats have something to gain from Father's Day spending, we expect the holiday to be quite promotional this year." ((

Almost 69 percent of consumers are expected to purchase at least one card for Father's Day. Other favorites for Dad this year are:

Gift certificates 27%

Special meals or outings 38.1%

Clothing 32.0%

Books or CDs 22.3%

Electronics or computer-related accessories 15%

Home improvement or gardening tools 10.9%

Sporting goods or leisure items 9.1%

Tools or appliances 11.2%

Women are the lead spenders for this holiday, with average per-person spending anticipated to reach $90.41, about the same as 2005. Men will spend approximately $87.07 for dad this year, slightly higher than the $79.42 last year. ((

Pee-wee's Playhouse Makes TV Return on Adult Swim July 10; Emmy-Winning Series Returns to Air Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET, PT) 20 Years after its Debut

ATLANTA --(Business Wire)-- June 5, 2006 Pee-wee's Playhouse, the winner of an astounding 22 Emmy Awards and a pop culture touchstone nearly 20 years after its debut, returns to TV joining the Adult Swim lineup beginning Monday, July 10. The acclaimed series, which has been largely absent from the airwaves for nearly 15 years, stars Paul Reubens as his alter-ego Pee-wee Herman, and features a rich cast of characters who drop by "the place where anything can happen."

Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late night sister network featuring animation and other programming aimed at adults 18-34, will air the groundbreaking series Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET, PT), airing all 45 original half-hour episodes of the series and the rarely-seen Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special. Many of the episodes have not been seen on TV since the original Saturday-morning run of Pee-wee's Playhouse.

In the series, Pee-wee, dressed in his too-small grey suit and red bow tie, welcomes a cavalcade of characters to his playhouse, including the King of Cartoons, Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, Pteri the Pterodactyl, Randy (the resident trouble-starter), Captain Carl, Jambi the genie, nosey neighbor Mrs. Rene, and Reba the mail lady. Other inhabitants of Pee-wee's Playhouse include Pee-wee's talking chair, Chairry, Globey the Globe, Magic Screen, Conky the Robot, hipster-beatniks Chickie Baby, Cool Cat and Dirty Dog, Cowntess the cow and the family of miniature dinosaurs that live in a mouse hole inside a wall. Each fast-paced episode blends live-action, puppets and all different types of animation including vintage cartoons, stop-motion Penny segments and Spanish superhero El Hombre. Plus there's always a lesson or two.

Pee-wee's Playhouse originally aired Saturday mornings on CBS, beginning on Sept. 13, 1986. The cast includes Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne, S. Epatha Merkerson and Natasha Lyonne. The series won a remarkable 22 Emmy Awards during its original run. Since then, Pee-wee's Playhouse has attained iconic status. In 2004, TV Guide named the show one of the top-ten cult classics of all time. A hugely successful 2004 DVD release brought all 45 original Saturday morning episodes, including eight "lost" episodes, plus the classic Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special, to new generations of fans. Gary Panter, famed painter, punk rock illustrator and comic book artist won three Emmys for his work as the show's production designer. Musicians who scored episodes of Pee-wee's Playhouse include Mark Mothersbaugh, Dweezil Zappa, George Clinton, Stanley Clark and Danny Elfman.

"I'd say this was a dream come true," said Paul Reubens in Hollywood, California, "but I never dared to dream The Playhouse would join Adult Swim's amazing line-up of cool shows! Well, maybe I did dream of it a couple of times. OK, it's a dream come true!"

"We're all huge fans of Pee-wee's Playhouse and we're really happy that it will be a part of Adult Swim," said Mike Lazzo, Cartoon Network senior vice president of programming and production, responsible for Adult Swim.

Paul Reubens created the Pee-wee Herman character in 1978 while a member of the famed L.A.-based improv group The Groundlings. It rapidly grew into a cultural phenomenon. In 1981, he sold out five consecutive months of performances of The Pee-we Herman Show at the Roxy Theatre in L.A. HBO taped the show for its On Location series and Pee-wee was introduced to a national audience. His sold-out 22-city national tour in 1984 included Carnegie Hall. The 1985 movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure, co-written by Reubens and directed by Tim Burton, was a commercial and critical success, which led to the series Pee-wee's Playhouse and the 1988 movie Big Top Pee-wee.

Since that time, Reubens has acted in film and television, earning an Emmy nomination for his recurring role on TV's Murphy Brown and garnering critical acclaim in Ted Demme's Blow, where he joined a cast including Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz and Franka Potente. He stars with Lukas Haas, James King and Thomas Jane in David Arquette's directorial-debut slasher film, The Tripper, and next can be seen in the upcoming feature Reno 911! Miami. His voice can be heard in many films, including Dr. Dolittle, Teacher's Pet--The Movie, Rugrats and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Pee-wee's Playhouse joins the Adult Swim lineup that already includes top-rated original comedies such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Boondocks, Robot Chicken and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law; acquired series Family Guy, Futurama and American Dad; and action/anime series like InuYasha, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Samurai Champloo. Adult Swim remains the #1 ad-supported basic cable network among young adult viewers, ranking in April 2006 as the top cable network in delivery of its target demos, adults 18-34, adults 18-24, men 18-34 and men 18-24, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.

Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s network offering original and acquired animated comedy and action series for young adults. Airing overnights six days a week for a total of 45 hours weekly, Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, classic and acquired programming for children and families, and is seen in 89 million U.S. homes.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

Inecom Entertainment Company announced today that work has begun on "Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of World War II," its second feature documentary by award winning producer Robert Child. Highlights include interviews with legendary journalists Andy Rooney and Walter Cronkite, who flew into Holland with the 101st Airborne Division in 1944.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, 6,000 daring Americans responded to recruiting slogans like "You too can soar to victory on Silent Wings" volunteering as pilots in the U.S. Glider Corps.

Planned for release this year, "Silent Wings" showcases glider pilot veterans who share the emotional stories of their do-or-die missions during World War II.

According to one General, glider pilots were considered to be "the most uninhibited individuals ever to wear an American uniform," they had no motors, no parachutes, and no second chances. Once they released from the C-47 tow plane, the glider pilot had one chance to guide the unarmed glider and its cargo safely behind enemy lines.

From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy to Germany's final surrender, "Silent Wings" reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. Through rare archival footage and photographs, the film places the audience right at the center of the action in the hazardous world of the American glider pilot.

Robert Child previously produced Inecom's, "Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom," which received a "Special Jury Award" at the 39th Annual WorldFest - Houston Film Festival. His other films include "Gettysburg: Three Days of Destiny" and "Gettysburg: The Boys in Blue and Gray."

About Inecom Entertainment Company

Inecom Entertainment Company finances and distributes independent films by partnering with innovative producers and enlisting celebrated talent such as Ronald F. Maxwell, Richard Dreyfuss, Keith Carradine and Gene Wilder.

Since 2001, Inecom has released eight feature documentaries and multiple instructional films for USA and international distribution including "EXPO - Magic of the White City" narrated by Gene Wilder, "Gettysburg and Stories of Valor" narrated by Keith Carradine, "Johnstown Flood" narrated by Richard Dreyfuss and Horses of Gettysburg narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell. Inecom's upcoming productions include "Winters of War," "The Clara Barton Story" and "World War 1 - American Legacy."

While Porsches are accustomed to being stars of the road, the newest virtual Porsche model may very well become a star of the silver screen this summer.

Disney-Pixar and Academy Award(R)-winning director John Lasseter have become virtual car engineers of sorts and have taken Porsche's flagship model, the Porsche 911, and created a sporty leading lady called "Sally Carrera," who is one of the stars of the fast-paced animated adventure CARS that premieres in theaters nationwide June 9, 2006.

Even though Sally Carrera isn't a real car, she is the result of several years of research and engineering by Pixar, a process that rivals that of Porsche's famous automotive development.

CARS tells the story of a hotshot rookie racecar driven to succeed who discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, where the town's offbeat characters help him realize that there are more important things than trophies, fame and sponsorship.

"Sally is the one modern car in the town of Radiator Springs," says John Lasseter, the director of CARS and chief creative officer of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios. "She's a Porsche 911 and she's beautiful, beautiful." Adds Lasseter, "It's interesting that people mostly think of a Porsche as powerful and a guy's car, but the lines on a Porsche are so beautiful that it fits perfectly for the character of Sally."

While the virtual Porsche is the only contemporary car appearing in a leading role, Sally Carrera's selection was not a case of corporate product placement. The model's unique attributes of being high-performance, yet stylish and sophisticated, led the film's creators to cast Sally as a Porsche.

"When we found the Porsche, it fit perfectly," said Bob Pauley, one of two production designers for the movie. "Director John Lasseter liked the idea of pairing the leading man, `Lightning McQueen,' with a performance car that was tough and strong, yet also sweet, attractive and had a 'nice silhouette.'"

"We're excited John Lasseter chose to cast a Porsche in this wonderful Disney-Pixar adventure," said Peter Schwarzenbauer, president and chief executive officer of Porsche Cars North America. "Having one of our most beloved vehicles featured in CARS gives us a unique opportunity to reach today's customers and tomorrow's aspiring owners in a new and compelling way."

Ever since Pixar requested that the film's leading lady be a Porsche 911, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has been working with the film-makers to support the creative process to help bring the character to life, as well as other promotional activities to help raise awareness of the unique universal appeal of the film.

Bringing "Sally" to Life

While an actual Porsche 911 has 320 horsepower, and can go from 0-60 in less than five seconds, the development of the virtual "Sally" and the movie took more than five years, and paralleled many of the same stages used in the creation of an automobile.

Beginning in 2002, Porsche Cars North America provided a 911 to the Pixar Animation Studios during the course of production so that animators, designers, sculptors and story-tellers could see, hear and feel a real Carrera first-hand, and then take that reality and translate it into the animated character of Sally Carrera, voiced by actress Bonnie Hunt.

Similar to the creation of a new vehicle, after initial sketches were done, Pixar created prototypes of their visions with clay models. With a real life-size Porsche 911 at Pixar, artists closely studied the vehicle's design, movement, and dimensions. Lasseter's mandate was that the CARS cast of characters must appear as real as possible, and he insisted on what he called "truth in materials," which meant that the animation could not stretch or squash the cars in a way that would be inconsistent with their solid metal frames.

Just as Porsche engineers complete miles and miles of testing on tracks and on public roads around the world to make sure Porsche vehicles behave in predictable, safe and yet entertaining ways, Pixar animators performed extensive virtual "road testing" to get their car characters to behave in mechanically-believable yet entertainingly-personable ways.

For example, one of the aspects of the car that was studied by the studio's artists was precisely how much of the suspension is revealed as the car's front wheels turn.

On the Road

In addition to supporting the creative process, Porsche also provided an actual 911 that was custom-made into a life-size version of Sally Carrera, which is now touring with her co-stars, Lightning McQueen, Mater and Mack, across the country with stops in over 40 cities, and highlighted by an appearance at the film's world premiere in Charlotte, NC at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Porsche also partnered with Disney-Pixar to help tell the story of CARS to different audiences and media outlets by co-hosting a "virtual car launch" press event at Pixar's studios in Northern California - complete with a screening and a special behind-the-scenes look into the making of the film - attended by members of the leading automotive industry media. This program has helped generate coverage in automotive publications like Road and Track, which do not normally cover a film release, in-turn promoting the film to car enthusiasts everywhere.

Porsche is also hosting a special screening of the film for its employees and families so they can experience the film together, and will be introducing programs for its dealerships across the country, as well as implementing a number of other marketing and public relations programs. Additionally, Porsche plans to develop programs surrounding the DVD release of CARS later this year.

In addition, earlier this year Porsche co-sponsored Pixar: 20 Years of Animation at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to pay homage to the institution that reinvented the art of animation.

About Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne(R) sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 213 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

About Disney-Pixar's CARS

CARS tells the story of Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie racecar driven to succeed, who discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters who help him realize that there are more important things than trophies, fame and sponsorship. The all-star vocal cast includes free-wheeling performances by Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt and Larry the Cable Guy, along with Tony Shalhoub, Michael Keaton, George Carlin, Katherine Helmond, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Paul Dooley, Michael Wallis, Darrell Waltrip, racing legend Richard Petty, Jenifer Lewis and Jeremy Piven. Fueled with plenty of humor, action, heartfelt drama, and amazing new technical feats, CARS races into theaters on June 9th.

Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2006 CFDA Fashion Awards in the Celeste Bartos Forum of The New York Public Library. Top honors went to Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein for Womenswear Designer of the Year, Thom Browne for Menswear Designer of the Year, and Tom Binns for Accessory Designer of the Year. Doo-Ri Chung won Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Womenswear, Jeff Halmos, Josia Lamberto-Egan, Sam Shipley & John Whitledge for Trovata won the Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Menswear, and Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Accessory Design went to Devi Kroell.

In the honoree awards category, designer and CFDA President Stan Herman was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Olivier Theyskens of Rochas received the International Award; photographer Bruce Weber was honored with the Eugenia Sheppard Award; former Neiman Marcus Senior Vice President and Fashion Director Joan Kaner received the Eleanor Lambert Award; and fashion designer Stephen Burrows was the recipient of the Board of Directors' Special Tribute.

The presentation was hosted by actor Jeremy Piven, who delighted the audience with his signature liveliness and sense of humor. He shared the stage with presenters Harry Connick, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Alicia Keys, Jessica Lange, Karl Lagerfeld, Lindsay Lohan, John Legend and Bernadette Peters. A roster of the most influential names in American fashion design were joined by celebrity guests Amanda Bynes, P. Diddy, Terence Howard, Janet Jackson, Heidi Klum, Sandra Oh, Rihanna, Chloe Sevigny, Jessica Simpson, Kerry Washington.

Of the ceremony, CFDA Executive Director Steven Kolb said, "This night is special not only because we celebrate the best of American fashion, but because we come together as an industry and a community to do so. This year's group of nominees, honorees and winners represent the continuity and evolution of fashion in this country. We are in a phase of unprecedented influence by both established houses and relative newcomers, and I can think of no better advertisement for American fashion as a dynamic, growing institution with a rich history than the CFDA Fashion Awards."

"Seeing Doo-Ri Chung, Trovata, and Devi Kroell win the Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award was such an exciting moment, said Nadja Swarovski. "We are delighted to continue our role as a patron of emerging talent and feel privileged to be associated so closely with this very important step in their young careers. The exceptional talents honored at this year's CFDA Fashion Awards are a testament to the artistry and vitality of the American fashion industry."

For the first time, this year's celebration incorporated "Upstairs at the Library Hosted by Swarovski" a lounge-like space from which a larger group of fashion designers, editors and other industry supporters watched a live simulcast of the awards and listened to music by DJ Cassidy. The sold-out event featured a committee that included designers Nak Armstrong and Anthony Camargo of Anthony Nak, Dean Harris, Johnson Hartig and Cindy Greene of Libertine, Derek Lam, Jane Mayle, Rafe Totengco; editors Brian Coats of GQ, Treena Lombardo of W, Sylvana Soto-Ward of Vogue; models Gabriel Aubry and Mariacarla Boscono; and fashionable women Lauren Davis, Allison Sarofim and Victoria Traina.

The CFDA is also proud to announce that for the first time, highlights of the event will be podcast on iTunes beginning today and a link to the site also will be accessible at http://www.cfda.com/.

The CFDA Fashion Awards are generously underwritten by Swarovski, which commissioned a crystal-covered arch and decorative accents by internationally renowned artist Tord Boontje for this year's event. The evening's spring theme was expressed in a palette of garden hues and flower motifs, and its festive atmosphere was enhanced by the musical selections of DJ Tony Okungbowa. KCD produced the event, and the journal and graphics were designed by Lloyd + (Co).

Nominees, honorees, and winners were determined by a selection committee comprised of CFDA members, leading fashion journalists, and top retail executives. Ernst & Young LLP was the official accounting firm of the Awards.

Additionally, the CFDA would like to acknowledge the companies that added to the success of this year's event: W Hotels Worldwide -- official hotel; Continental Airlines -- official airline; website designer: Primary & Co; Champagne Taittinger; Bernard's Salon and Spa, L'Oreal Professionnel, and MAC Pro Team and MAC Cosmetics.

The winners and honorees of the 2006 CFDA Fashion Awards:

Womenswear Designer of the Year

Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein

Menswear Designer of the Year

Thom Browne

Accessory Designer of the Year

Tom Binns

Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent Womenswear

Doo-Ri Chung

Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent Menswear

Jeff Halmos, Josia Lamberto-Egan, Sam Shipley & John Whitledge for Trovata

Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design

Devi Kroell

Lifetime Achievement Award

Stan Herman

International Award

Olivier Theyskens for Rochas

Eugenia Sheppard Award for Fashion Journalism

Bruce Weber

Eleanor Lambert Award

Joan Kaner former Senior Vice President and Fashion Director,

Neiman Marcus

Board of Director's Special Tribute

Stephen Burrows

Source: The Council of Fashion Designers of America

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

The Mobile Digital TV Alliance (MDTV Alliance) today announced the addition of six new Contributor level members: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Harris Corporation, Mediaphy Corporation, MobiTV, Royal Philips Electronics, and Silicon & Software Systems (S3). LSI Logic Corporation also joins, at the Associate level.

"The alliance's rapid growth is a testament to the global momentum of DVB-H and the overall interest in seeing open standards and interoperability when it comes to digital TV on mobile handsets and other handhelds," said Yoram Solomon, president of the Mobile DTV Alliance, and Director of Strategic Marketing and Industry Relations for Mobile Connectivity Solutions, Texas Instruments. "Joining other key industry players in the alliance, these latest members add a new perspective and credibility to our focus on accelerating the adoption of DVB-H in North America."

Since its founding earlier this year, the MDTV Alliance has been supported by corporations across the globe, with the aim to promote best practices and open standards that deliver premium-quality digital broadcast television to mobile devices. The addition of these new members is proof of support for the adoption of DVB-H across North America.

About the DVB-H Standard

DVB-H is an open procedure standard developed by the DVB Project and enjoys broad industry support with more than 100 companies working on DVB-H components, devices and services today. The open approach of the DVB-H standard nurtures flexibility of business models, competition and sales opportunities for the value chain. The DVB-H standard incorporates OFDM air interface technology with good spectral efficiency, immunity to multi-path fading and good mobile performance.

About the Mobile DTV Alliance

The Mobile DTV Alliance is an open industry consortium that focuses on promoting the best practices and open standards to deliver premium-quality broadcast television to mobile devices in North America. The Alliance includes leading companies from across the mobile business system and entertainment value chain. Promoter members include Intel, Microsoft, Modeo, Motorola, Nokia and Texas Instruments. For additional information on the Mobile DTV Alliance, please visit: http://www.mdtvalliance.org.

Mobile Digital TV Alliance New Member Quotes:

Freescale Semiconductor

"Freescale has long been a champion of open standards. Our participation in the Mobile Digital TV Alliance is a testament to our continued focus on this goal. We support the Alliance in its efforts to unite the mobile telecom industry under a common standard that will provide cost savings and move the mobile industry forward."

- Kent Heath, Director of Radio Products Division, Freescale Semiconductor

Harris Corporation

"As broadcast television is delivered to an increasingly complex array of hardware platforms, universal standards for digital TV on mobile platforms becomes ever more important. The Mobile Digital TV Alliance supports such a standard with DVB-H, and Harris Corporation is pleased to be working with them."

- David Glidden, Director of TV Strategy and Mobile TV Initiative

LSI Logic Corporation

"As a pioneer in media processing for the consumer electronics industry, LSI fully supports the proliferation of best practices and open standards. As a new member of the Mobile Digital TV Alliance, we're pleased to support the Alliance's goal to enhance interoperability for the growth of the mobile industry."

- Melvin Hirata, Director of Marketing for Custom Solutions, Consumer Products Group

Mediaphy Corporation

"Companies in the industry are looking to open standards as the catalyst for broader use of broadcast technologies. Mediaphy Corporation is very pleased to be joining such industry leaders who are committed to developing an ecosystem that goes beyond the mobile phone."

- Afshin Shaybani, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing

MobiTV

"Gathering the strongest players from all areas in the market is a prerequisite to creating a strong and widely adopted standard and the Mobile DTV Alliance has certainly accomplished that. We are honored to be part of the alliance and look forward to sharing our years of hands-on mobile television experience with the alliance in its efforts to better understand the market landscape."

- Kay Johansson, Chief Technology Officer

Royal Philips Electronics

"By joining the Mobile DTV Alliance and offering DVB-H TV-on-mobile solutions for the North American market, Philips has further emphasized its commitment and support for the TV-on-mobile market development globally. Industry collaboration is critical to the realization of the TV-on-mobile market potential, to ensuring an optimal customer experience and to drive new revenue streams for handset manufacturers, carriers and all involved in the mobile TV ecosystem."

- Kees Joosse, Senior Director, Business Development and Personal Entertainment Solutions, Philips Semiconductors

Silicon & Software Systems Ltd. (S3)

"S3 welcomes the opportunity to participate in the newly formed Mobile Digital TV Alliance. As a leading provider of DVB-H client solutions, we strongly support the alliance's goal to define an open standard, end-to-end mobile broadcast solution for TV, Radio and IP data services. From our perspective, this unified approach is vital to the success of Mobile Digital TV in North America."

Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: RVMO) is pleased to announce that its "Gina D's Cuddle Bug Christmas"(R) DVD will be ready for distribution to buyers ahead of schedule for the Christmas selling season. The Christmas special, which is becoming a holiday tradition, will air on the same broadcast television stations that carry GINA D's KIDS CLUB(R). Buyers of the DVD containing the entire holiday special and bonus material not seen on television will also receive the lovable "Christmas Cuddle Bug"(R) plush toy. GINA D'S KIDS CLUB (R) programs can now be seen on 231 televisions stations or in approximately 81% of the U.S. television markets.

"It's remarkable how this program has grown from one station to 231 stations in just 18 months and we expect the response to the Christmas DVD with its colorful packaging to be well received during the Christmas selling season," stated Len Koch, Chairman of ROLE Entertainment.

"Chairman Len Koch and President Bob Silberberg of ROLE Entertainment have been instrumental in widening our coverage to a network of ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, WB, UPN and public television stations. They, along with their team of professionals located in the Northeast, the Midwest, the South and the West, will be working closely with our public broadcasting flagship station WPBT-Miami to enhance our coverage to public television stations for the new fall season in September," stated Joey DiFrancesco, Chairman and CEO of Raven Moon Entertainment.

Company executives along with Janice Hamlin and Chris Devine Dailey of Hamlin Marketing will be attending key meetings at the International Licensing Show in New York June 20 through June 23 to discuss distribution plans of the "Gina D's Cuddle Bug Christmas" DVD and the "Christmas Cuddle Bug" plush toy.

Raven Moon has engaged the Hamlin Marketing Group for licensing. Hamlin's President Janice Hamlin has been building brands and helping companies achieve their sales goals for 20 years. At Mattel Toys, she created never-out-of-stock conditions through innovative positioning of business segment with buyers and consumers. She increased sales from $70MM to $240MM at wholesale in three years while increasing profits by 1.5 points on the Barbie brand.

For Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc., Orlando

ScreenPlay Inc., a Seattle-based provider of customized audiovisual environments for businesses, announced today it has completed the design and production of a motion media advertising campaign to promote MTV Networks' latest film, "All You've Got."

Using ScreenPlay's AD/NET advertising service, the in-store video programming is designed to entertain audiences and influence customer buying patterns.

"MTV is a network powerhouse that embodies all that is fresh, trendy, and new -- our creative teams are looking forward to matching the level of innovation the MTV brand has set," said Derek Phillips, ScreenPlay's senior director of advertising and promotions.

The contract for MTV's "All You've Got" was signed in early April and is the latest among similar campaigns MTV has contracted to ScreenPlay, including the DVD release of "Laguna Beach; Complete First Season" and "Beavis and Butthead: Mike Judge Collection, Volume One."

Shooting for the multi-segment in-store video program was complete in mid- April, with ScreenPlay handling all post-production and editing duties. The program will be hosted by MTV VJ Vanessa Minnello, and will feature exclusive content, clips from the movie, and music videos.

The "All You've Got" media campaign is slated to run in at least 1,800 retail locations with expected foot traffic to reach an estimated ten million viewers per month. The in-store video programming will play in BrandsMart, F.Y.E., Fred Meyer, Hastings, Sam Goody, and Suncoast stores through June 2006. Additional title exposure via the movie trailer and associated music videos will be gained through the 25,000 retail programs ScreenPlay services monthly.

The movie, "All You've Got," tells the real-life experiences of four female high school volleyball players from wealthy families who are forced to transfer to a rival school in the barrio after their private school burns down.

The film stars Ciara, Adrienne Bailon (3LW), Efren Ramirez ("Napoleon Dynamite"), Faizon Love, Sarah Mason ("The Loop"), Jennifer Pena, Laila Ali, Daniella Alonso ("One Tree Hill"), and Michael Copon. It is being produced by Pat Faulstich, Karen Firestone and Max Wong ("Bring It On" and "Tuck Everlasting"). It has been available for purchase in retail stores since May 23.

About ScreenPlay Inc.

Founded in 1989, ScreenPlay Inc. (www.screenplayinc.com) designs customized audiovisual environments that support integrated brand strategies for clients in the retail, hospitality, and business services markets, and for online content providers. By creating motion media programs that deliver brand promises and influence customer buying patterns, ScreenPlay enables businesses to deliver the right media content to the most receptive audience, whether it is online, in-store or across portable wireless devices.

ScreenPlay offers video solutions including motion media design, advertising, interactive media, and content licensing to more than 25,000 business locations throughout North America. More than 300 million viewers watch ScreenPlay programming every month.

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

The American Tango Institute of Chicago proudly announces the 2006 International Chicago Tango Fest, August 24-27, 2006, at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E. Walton. This special event promises to be one of the hottest festivals Chicago has ever seen.

This festival will feature eleven internationally-renowned professional tango dancers and instructors who will captivate audiences and students alike with their passion, drama and ability to create magic. In addition, Chicago's own seven-piece tango orchestra, Orquesta Bohemia de Chicago, will perform throughout the festival. "Festivals such as these take place regularly all over the world and Chicago promises to make its mark with a powerhouse of talent lined up for the first European style tango festival in the Midwest," stated Netza C. Roldan, president and founder of the American Tango Institute.

Structured as a teaching venue for students, as well as a performance opportunity for the professional dancers, the different instructors will hold seminars daily where students will be able to fine tune their tango skills. No prior experience in dancing tango is necessary; classes range from beginners to teachers' level. An interest in tango is all that is required. After a day of workshops students will have a chance to unwind and practice what they've learned at each evening's "milonga", the term for tango social dancing around the world.

The impressive roster of international dancers include the following professionals from Argentina, Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo Nancy Louzan and Damian Esell, Andrea Misse and Javier Rodriguez and Lorena Gasse and Ariel Barrionuevo; from Brazil, Paulo Araujo; and from Sweden and Greece, Pino Dangiola and Natalie Brateli.

A gala dinner show to celebrate the 181st anniversary of Uruguay's independence will be held on Friday, August 25th. Uruguay was one of the two countries where tango was created. On Saturday, August 26th, there will be a theater performance with all eleven tango professionals and the Orquesta Bohemia de Chicago, which will be an event never seen before in our Windy City.

For information on tickets and classes, please contact Babette Klein at 312-771-1226 or visit our website at http://www.americantangoinsitute.com

Web site: http://www.americantangoinstitute.com/
http://www.chicagotangofest.com/

Six Flags (NYSE:SIX) announced today a relationship with Razor & Tie to launch CLUB KIDZ BOP, a live interactive concert based on the best-selling children's music series, this summer at all Six Flags parks in the U.S. The tour will begin on June 7th.

KIDZ BOP, which features today's most popular songs performed by kids for kids, has sold over 7 million CDs -- and garnered seven gold albums -- since its debut in 2001. The CLUB KIDZ BOP show at Six Flags will feature two performers, who will lead the show, and involve groups of local children who will join in to sing kid-friendly versions of popular hit songs. The whole audience is invited to participate in the CLUB KIDZ BOP show via voting, singing along and learning dance moves. The show, which will take place three times daily, is free with paid admission to the parks.

The Six Flags announcement comes on the heels of the launch of a full- scale KIDZ BOP show in select Northeast cities that sold out in April.

"KIDZ BOP is a trusted and established brand that resonates with both kids and their parents, and presenting the exclusive CLUB KIDZ BOP tour at Six Flags reinforces our commitment to offering entertainment that every member of the family can enjoy," said Mike Antinoro, Six Flags Executive Vice President of Entertainment and Marketing.

Razor & Tie Co-Owners Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam commented, "We are very excited to work with Six Flags on this project. It will be a great show for families. We are expanding KIDZ BOP in a variety of ways and are honored that Six Flags has chosen to work with us."

New York-based Razor & Tie is one of the fastest-growing independent entertainment companies in the United States. Founded by co-owners Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam, Razor & Tie is a vertically-integrated company that encompasses a record label with major label distribution, a home video company, a media buying company, an experienced marketing, promotion and sales team, a direct marketing operation and a growing database of entertainment consumers.

Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Founded in 1961, Six Flags is celebrating its 45th Anniversary in 2006. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in New York City.

TOUR DATES:

June 7-11 Six Flags Over Texas

June 14-18 Six Flags Fiesta Texas

June 21-25 Six Flags St. Louis

June 28-July 2 Six Flags America

July 5-9 Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

July 12-16 Six Flags Over Georgia

July 19-23 Six Flags Great Adventure

July 26-30 Six Flags New England

August 2-6 Six Flags Darien Lake

August 9-13 The Great Escape

August 16-20 Six Flags Elitch Gardens

August 23-27 Six Flags Great America

Aug 30 - Sept 3 Six Flags Magic Mountain

For more information visit http://www.sixflags.com/

Source: Six Flags, Inc.

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

Paramount Classics, Participant Productions, and NativeEnergy have joined forces to offset 100% of the carbon dioxide emissions from air and ground transportation and hotels for production and promotional activities associated with the documentary "AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" making the film the first carbon-neutral documentary ever. The announcement was made today by John Lesher, President of Paramount Vantage and Paramount Classics.

"AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH," is a riveting documentary that weaves the science of global warming with former Vice President Al Gore's personal history and longtime commitment to communicating the need to reverse the effects of global climate change. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, "AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" was produced by Laurie David, Lawrence Bender and Scott Z. Burns. Jeff Skoll, Davis Guggenheim, Diane Weyermann, Ricky Strauss and Jeff Ivers are the executive producers and the co-producer is Lesley Chilcott. The film opened on May 24, to rave reviews and record-breaking per screen grosses in New York and Los Angeles and will expand to every major market across the country.

"We are so excited by the opening weekend response to 'AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH' in New York and Los Angeles," said Division President, John Lesher. "We think that the promotional activities were essential to getting people to turn out in these numbers and we are grateful that NativeEnergy has created a way for us and Participant Productions to compensate for any negative impact caused by these efforts."

NativeEnergy, which works with individuals and organizations to help them compensate for their contributions to global warming, calculated the "carbon footprint" from producing "AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH," including all travel, office, and accommodations related emissions. The company then offset emissions through renewable energy credits or "green tags" from new renewable energy projects. Paramount Classics and Participant will split the cost of these tags; the funds will go towards helping build new Native American, Alaskan Native Village, and farmer-owned renewable energy projects, creating sustainable economies for communities in need and diversifying our energy supply.

"It only seemed right to try to counteract the pollution we created in our production and promotion of 'AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH.' It would be ironic, not to mention wrong, if we added to the global warming that Al Gore warns about in his film," says Participant founder Jeff Skoll. "Plus, these renewable energy projects offer options that will decrease our demand for fossil fuels and otherwise would likely not happen without these kinds of investments. So we are happy to be a part of this for all these reasons."

"As a company, our mandate is to create projects that not only entertain but inspire audiences to take action," adds Participant president Ricky Strauss. "In the case of 'AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH,' this partnership with NativeEnergy illustrates just one way of doing this."

"This film is generating tremendous awareness and understanding about the climate crisis, and so many people and organizations now see how easy it is to participate in change by helping build new renewable energy projects," says NativeEnergy president & CEO Tom Boucher.

This partnership between "AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" and NativeEnergy will bring critical revenues to these renewable energy endeavors, directly aiding their development and construction through the purchase of shares of the offsets the projects are estimated to generate over their operating lives. Renewable energy sources such as wind and farm methane provide clean electricity and reduce pollution that would otherwise have to come from fossil fuels. Simultaneously, these projects help Native American tribes and family farms operate sustainable businesses in balance with the earth.

Participant, NativeEnergy and Warner Bros. partnered in a similar way on Stephen Gaghan's provocative thriller about the global oil industry, Syriana. As a result, Syriana became the first "climate neutral" major motion picture, as 100% of the carbon dioxide emissions generated by the production were translated into investments into renewable energy.

ABOUT PARAMOUNT VANTAGE AND PARAMOUNT CLASSICS

Paramount Classics and Paramount Vantage are the two labels that comprise the specialty film division of Paramount Pictures, which is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIAB) , a leading global entertainment content company, with prominent and respected brands in focused demographics.

ABOUT PARTICIPANT PRODUCTIONS

Participant Productions is a Los Angeles-based production company that focuses on compelling entertainment that highlights important social issues in order to awaken, inspire and empower audiences to make a difference. The company was founded in January 2004 by philanthropist Jeff Skoll and is headed by Skoll and President Ricky Strauss. Participant's recent films have included Good Night, and Good Luck, Syriana, North Country and Murderball, which received a total of 11 Academy Award nominations in 2005. Coming soon from Participant Productions is the documentary, The World According to Sesame Street by Linda Goldstein Knowlton and Linda Hawkins Costigan. In cooperation with "Sesame Street Workshop" the film explores the drama and complexities behind producing international versions of the world's most-watched children's television program. It airs on PBS on October 24, 2006. Also from Participant is Richard Linklater's Fast Food Nation, which debuted at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, to be released in North America by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Fast Food Nation, a fictional, dramatic feature, based on Eric Schlosser's best-selling book, reveals the shocking and Byzantine nature of the billion dollar fast food industry through intersecting yet disparate storylines involving characters from all segments of society.

ABOUT NativeENERGY

American Indian majority-owned, NativeEnergy is a leading national marketer of renewable energy credits (RECs) or "green tags," offering individuals and organizations a means to compensate for their global warming pollution, or to effectively power their homes and businesses with renewable energy. NativeEnergy's patent-pending Future RECs bring upfront payment to renewable projects for their future REC output, enabling its customers to help finance the construction of new wind farms and other renewable energy projects, such as tribal wind projects and methane digesters on family dairy farms. NativeEnergy also offers Green-e certified RECs from operating wind farms and Climate Neutral Network certified offsets from a variety of CO2 mitigation projects. Online at: www.nativeenergy.com.

Contacts:

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

Drawing on the soaring popularity of poker, The Tug McGraw Foundation is gathering an all-star team of entertainment and sports celebrities to challenge their guests playing Texas Hold 'Em at the Foundation's annual gala event, "An Evening with Tim McGraw & Friends: Honoring Those Who Make a Difference," on November 3rd, 2006, at The Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Guests will be playing for a trip to Las Vegas and a seat at the table in the World Series of Poker.

"This is shaping up to be a very special evening, one that will both entertain and inspire people," said Tim McGraw, the Grammy-winning country singer whose father, Tug McGraw, the famed Phillies and Mets relief pitcher, died from brain cancer in 2004. "In addition to trying their hand at poker, guests will enjoy a live stage show, live and silent auctions, and an awards ceremony honoring people who have helped to improve the quality of life for brain tumor patients and their families."

Returning as Master of Ceremonies, legendary baseball analyst and commentator, Bob Costas, will recognize this year's honorees: Chicago White Sox First Baseman, Jim Thome; one of the leading brain tumor researchers in the world, Dr. Darrel Bigner; President of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tom Muldoon; and Chairman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Bill Giles.

The celebrity poker players include former Chicago Bear Super Bowl winning quarterback, Jim McMahon. "I was a huge fan of Tug McGraw's and was inspired by his tremendous courage. I'm happy to raise funds for research that helps brain tumor patients live better," said McMahon.

Last year, approximately 400 guests attended the gala, which was held at Gotham Hall in New York City. George Bodenheimer, President of ESPN, Inc. and ABC Sports, accepted an award on behalf of ESPN, Inc. for its work to support brain tumor research. Awards were also given to Rusty Staub, Tug's friend and teammate with the New York Mets, and Tim McGraw, the Tug McGraw Foundation's Honorary Chairman. McGraw's band, the Dancehall Doctors, performed along with Hot Apple Pie and the Warren Brothers.

For more information about "An Evening with Tim McGraw & Friends," to purchase tickets, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.tugmcgraw.org.

The Tug McGraw Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization based in Napa, California. It was founded by former major league baseball player Tug McGraw in 2003 to help brain tumor survivors and their families live well by funding quality of life research and raising public awareness about brain tumors. The Foundation has established the Tug McGraw Center for Quality of Life and Supportive Care Research in Neuro-Oncology at Duke University, provides grants for brain tumor research, and awards scholarships to college students who exemplify Tug's "Ya Gotta Believe" attitude.

Source: Tug McGraw Foundation

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

WHAT: On what would have been her 84th birthday, the U.S. Postal

Service honors legendary entertainer Judy Garland with a 39-

cent First-Class commemorative postage stamp. The stamp will

debut only in New York on June 10. It will be available

nationwide June 11.

WHO: Lorna Luft, Daughter of Judy Garland, professional singer

Joe Luft, Son of Judy Garland

Robert Osborne, film historian, host of TV's Turner Classic

Movies

Michael Feinstein, Professional singer and pianist

Rufus Wainwright, Singer, songwriter, and performer

Jane Powell, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer actress and colleague of

Judy Garland

Dick Cavett, television host, moderator, and author

Terrance McNally, American Playwright

Anita Bizzotto, USPS Chief Marketing Officer and Executive

Vice President

WHEN: June 10, 2006

7:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets will be

available at the Carnegie Hall box office beginning at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Carnegie Hall (Zankel Hall)

57th Street & 7th Avenue

New York, NY 10019-3210

BACKGROUND: The 39-cent Judy Garland stamp is the 12th in the "Legends of

Hollywood" series, and the first in the program to be debuted

anywhere other than Los Angeles. Art director Ethel Kessler

designed the stamp using a portrait of Garland by Brooklyn

artist Tim O'Brien, based on a publicity photo for A Star Is

Born. Garland's signature appears at the bottom of the

stamp, and the photo on the selvage shows her in her

signature role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

Carnegie Hall was the venue for Garland's legendary 1961

concert, heralded as "the greatest night in show business

history."

Source: U.S. Postal Service

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

Author-turned-film producer Lia Scott Price has just completed her second film based on her novel "The Guardian" (iuniverse.com). Price is the author of a series of novels, which feature her vampire and supernatural serial killer characters in a disturbing and controversial form: Guardian Angels.

An aspiring indie-minded filmmaker determined to turn her novels into films, Price first experimented with filmmaking by producing film shorts based on scenes from her novels and airing them on Cable TV. Price moved on to producing and financing full-length feature films through her company, Lia Scott Price Productions.

"I had to revise my novels for the screenplay versions to fit the budget and locations I had," says Price. Price participates in all aspects of her productions. In her first film "Dominion", which was based on her novel of the same name, Price wrote the screenplay, worked as crew and did background acting. "Dominion" is a sci-fi film about a Vampire Guardian Angel(TM) who finds his victims through their prayers of despair and was recently released on DVD by DarkAngel Film Distributors. The DVD is available on www.customflix.com/208472.

Price also decided to try acting and stars in her second soon-to-be released film "The Guardian", a supernatural thriller based on her novel of the same name. In the novel version, an evil force is unleashed by praying in despair to a Guardian Angel. "The Guardian" also features Price's own music and original music by composer Mike Naz.

To view the trailer for "The Guardian," visit www.liascottprice.com.

Source: Lia Scott Price Productions

Web site: http://www.liascottprice.com/
http://www.customflix.com/208472

The Action Pursuit Group (APG), an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC, today announced the launch of http://www.driftingmag.com/, a fully interactive digital extension of the print version of

APG's Drifting magazine.

Drifting magazine provides expert coverage on the growing phenomenon known as drifting, a driving technique utilizing a difference in slip angle between the front and rear tires of a car. When the rear wheels are slipping at a greater angle than the front wheels, the car is drifting, or over-steering. Although the sport is relatively new in the U.S., it is extremely popular in Japan. Interest in drifting as a sport is expected to increase with the premiere of Universal Pictures' "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" (http://www.thefastandthefurious.com/), in theaters June 16.

"The launch of driftingmag.com represents the first of a succession of websites operated by APG that will be launched or re-launched over the next 90 days," said Craig Nickerson, CEO of APG. "This is a great extension of the brand equity we've built in Drag Racer, Drifting, Diesel World, Drive!, StreetTrucks and eight other enthusiast publications, and we see strong growth potential in digital media in the future."

The Action Pursuit Group

The Action Pursuit Group (APG) is an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC. APG, which is based in Orange County, California, operates publications including Drag Racer, Drifting, Diesel World, Drive! and StreetTrucks in the automotive segment; Bow & Arrow Hunting, Gun World and Knives Illustrated in the outdoor sports segment; Victorian Homes and Romantic Homes in the shelter segment; and Action Pursuit Games, Ultimate Grappling and Inside Kung-Fu in the action enthusiast segment. Apprise Enthusiast Media is a strategic platform of Apprise Media LLC

(http://www.apprisemedia.com/), a leading investor in niche media.

Source: The Action Pursuit Group

Web site: http://www.driftingmag.com/
http://www.thefastandthefurious.com/
http://www.apprisemedia.com/

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. ("Trump") announced today that they will give away 30 cars in 3 days during the $1,000,000 Mega Car Giveaway. Taking place over one incredible weekend, July 7-9, 2006, the company-wide promotion is open to players at the Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza and Trump Marina.

In true Trump style, the Mega Car Giveaway is one of the largest car promotions of its kind. Players with Trump player cards can start earning entries immediately on slot and table play.

"The Mega Car Giveaway is the ultimate car lovers dream," said Doug Burkhalter, Vice President of Brand Marketing for Trump Entertainment Resorts. "From luxury sedans to exciting sports cars, at Trump we have a great selection of brand new cars that we can't wait to give to our players."

Cars to be awarded include some of today's most sought after vehicles from Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, Hummer, Chrysler, BMW and Lexus. During the promotion, Trump Card holders will receive free parking at Trump casinos. For more information, visit www.TrumpCasinos.com.

About Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.:

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading gaming company that owns and operates three properties. The Company's properties include Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Trump Marina Hotel Casino, located in Atlantic City's Marina District. Together, the properties comprise approximately 371,300 square feet of gaming space and 3,180 hotel rooms and suites. The Company is the sole vehicle through which Donald J. Trump, the Company's Chairman and largest stockholder, conducts gaming activities and strives to provide customers with outstanding casino resort and entertainment experiences consistent with the Donald J. Trump standard of excellence. Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is separate and distinct from Mr. Trump's real estate and other holdings.

Source: Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.

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

The Video Access Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of independent, emerging, and minority networks, will host a Diversity and Program Issues Forum and Luncheon to discuss the importance of video choice.

Randal Pinkett, winner of NBC's "The Apprentice, 2005 with Donald Trump," will moderate this forum and members of the Video Access Alliance will showcase the variety of content offerings that independent networks provide to consumers.

PARTICIPANTS:

* Julia Johnson, chairperson of the Video Access Alliance

* Randal Pinkett, President and CEO of BCT Partners; Winner

of NBC's "The Apprentice, 2005 with Donald Trump"

* Black Education Network

* The Tennis Channel

* The America Channel

EVENT: Forum to discuss the importance of video choice and

diversity programming

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 12 Noon

***Brown Bag Lunches will be served

LOCATION: The Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 562

About the Video Access Alliance

The Video Access Alliance is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving as an advocacy and advisory group for independent, emerging and minority networks, video programmers, application and content creators, and other industry participants. We will work to:

* Pursue public policies to accelerate competitive entry of alternative

video distribution platforms and expand the options for reaching

audiences that are open to independent, emerging and minority networks,

film and TV producers and other application and content creators.

* Ensure more platforms with more capacity are deployed to carry our

programming. This is essential to enabling our independent voices to be

heard.

* Promote the unique offerings of independent networks, application and

other content creators.

* Educate the public policy makers on the important role that independent

emerging and minority networks, independent programmers, film and TV

producers, and other content creators play in content development.

* Enable new providers who use the latest technology to better organize

and present programming, which also is critical to getting our voices to

be heard.

Source: Video Access Alliance

Dateline's June 4 program "Bitter Pill" has done the nation a tremendous service by exposing the criminal underworld of the counterfeit drug trade. Medicine counterfeiting is a vicious problem that affects the developed world as much as the developing world. These products are not safe and can even be lethal. But consumers need to know that they can do something about the problem.

Counterfeit drugs are posing increasing risk to U.S. consumers, especially when shopping online, according to Tom Kubic, Executive Director of the Pharmaceutical Security Institute. The Institute, which has been working to document this phenomenon, detected a 40.2% increase in counterfeiting worldwide as the incident totals grew from 557 in 2004 to 781 in 2005. Mr. Kubic stated that: "Except a few legitimate U.S. internet pharmacies, there is little or no effective control over drugs purchased over the internet. In contrast, there's substantial regulation over drugs in the legitimate supply chain. It's like night and day, and U.S. consumers need to know the risks before they go online."

University of Texas College of Pharmacy Professor Marv Shepherd, Ph.D warns that these counterfeit drugs are not mere "lookalikes," but pose serious health risks. "Bitter Pill" demonstrated that counterfeiters are mixing pills with gypsum and highway paint. "Counterfeit drugs kill. They kill when they lack an active ingredient you need for your health, and they kill when they're laced with toxic substances," said Shepherd. "No one should ever gamble with their health on a false promise of a fake medicine."

Consumers can minimize their risks by becoming informed and active, according to Bryan Liang, Ph.D., M.D., J.D. The Partnership for Safe Medicines offers a SAFEDRUG guide for consumers to detect counterfeits, a free email alert system called the SafeMeds Alert System, and links to legal online pharmacies in the U.S. on safemedicines.org. "Patients are the last barrier to harm against counterfeit drugs. Everyone can take simple, practical steps to protect against counterfeiters by using the resources available at safemedicines.org," Liang said.

About the Partnership

The Partnership for Safe Medicines is a coalition of patient, physician, pharmacist, university, industry and other professional organizations committed to protecting the public from counterfeit or contraband medicines.

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

Infrant Technologies, a leader in network-based storage for home and small business use, today announced an agreement with Slim Devices, the makers of Squeezebox(TM) -- a wireless streaming audio player for consumers. With this partnership, Infrant's ReadyNAS(TM) becomes the first commercially available Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device to come pre-loaded with the SlimServer software, offering a best of breed distributed streaming home audio solution that can hold up to 200,000 songs (based on current hard-drive capacities) without a computer or CD player.

"This partnership between Infrant and Slim Devices comes at an ideal time for the consumer market and is a perfect pairing of two very compelling technologies for use in the home," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst for the Enderle Group. "Consumers can now enjoy wireless streaming audio throughout the home, as well as back up precious digital photos and documents or any type of data in a cost-effective and efficient manner."

Infrant's ReadyNAS NV is the most-advanced consumer-level NAS on the market today. Thanks to Infrant's built-in and patent-pending X-RAID technology, users will no longer have to worry about losing their audio files and data, even if one of the hard drives fails. Additionally, the multi-drive ReadyNAS provides headroom to safely expand a user's music collection -- even for 'lossless' music connoisseurs who store large digital files. The ReadyNAS NV also boasts class-leading performance and provides an uninterrupted listening experience even when using multiple Squeezeboxes in the home.

Slim Devices' easy-to-use and set-up Squeezebox lets users access any song in their music collections, from any room in their home. It delivers pure digital sound, in all of today's leading and emerging formats (e.g. FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, MP3 and AAC), without the hassle of shuffling through CDs. From its simple remote control, Squeezebox gives instant access to any music on the ReadyNAS or computer, plus hundreds of crystal-clear Internet radio stations. Additionally, the Squeezebox has built-in support for 802.11g, giving users the range they need for wireless streaming audio, regardless of the size of their home.

"At Slim Devices, we aim to give our customers choices in their digital music, from the stereo equipment they use, right through to the file formats and location of their stored music," said Patrick Cosson, vice president of sales and marketing at Slim Devices. "Infrant's ReadyNAS systems offer the high capacity and secure storage that more of our customers are looking at to house their growing digital music collections. The ReadyNAS products are also very stylish additions to the home and very easy to use, making them a great fit with the Squeezebox."

"Infrant has always been committed to driving innovation in the network- attached storage space and delivering added features that our customers have been clamoring for, and this partnership with Slim Devices delivers on that commitment," said Paul Tien, president and CEO at Infrant Technologies. "With SlimServer now being pre-installed on all ReadyNAS devices, digital audio users can rest assured that their valuable music collections will have constant availability, even without a PC, and are protected from data loss."

Customers wishing to learn more about the integration of Infrant ReadyNAS and Slim Devices Squeezebox or simply wanting to purchase a complete system at a promotional price should go to http://www.slimdevices.com/readynas.

About Slim Devices

Slim Devices, founded in 2001, is the worldwide pioneer of network entertainment products for users of personal computers and the Internet. Slim Devices' innovative hardware and Open Source software are setting the standard for an exciting new product category. The Slim Devices logo and Squeezebox are trademarks or registered trademarks of Slim Devices, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

About Infrant Technologies

Infrant Technologies is dedicated to bringing enterprise-level storage technology to the masses at affordable prices. The company offers a host of network-attached storage (NAS) products and technologies for small businesses, consumers and makers of storage appliances. Infrant's offerings range from the world's first network storage processor (NSP) to a family of ReadyNAS(TM) appliances ideal for small business and home use.

Web site: http://www.infrant.com/
http://www.slimdevices.com/

Erotic art by leading artists will be displayed during the 16th Annual Sensual & Erotic Art Exhibition. Titled The Fetish Image, it will be part of EROTICA LA, June 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This highly provocative exhibit premiered at The XART Gallery in Los Angeles where it met with critical acclaim and quickly became the most sought-after assemblage of erotica in the nation.

The exhibition, organized by The XART Gallery in Los Angeles and sponsored by The Lifestyles Organization of Anaheim, features artists Carlos Batts, Dujuna Blackman, David Bloksberg, Peter Bodner, Photos by Corwin, Lord Tim Hudson, Jasmine, Karynna, Terry Kennedy, Tom O'Hara, Pornotopia.com, Joe Pardice, Robyn Raggio, Liezel Rubin, Sagemonn, Craig Scoffone, Brian Soucy, Martin Tellez, Frank Venades, Alejandro Zenker and others.

"Erotic artwork is the clearest and most accurate mirror of a given society," said XART Gallery Director Luis De La Cruz. "Sometimes critics find difficulty distinguishing between pornography and art. Even though both types of images use sex, the combination of artistic or erotic qualities and subtle pornography are the prime reason the artwork receives such critical acclaim."

"We are proud to hold such a magnificent and respected annual exhibition at our show," said Chad Beecher, Vice President of Marketing & Operations for EROTICA LA. "We believe the exhibit will have a large impact on our attendees and is sure to inspire more people to embrace their freedom of expression."

The non-profit XART Foundation, organized to foster the efforts of contemporary erotic artists, will award its first major prize of $10,000 to Rogilio Cuellar for his extraordinary body of work. Joined by dignitaries from both the United States and Mexico, fellow artist and patron David Bloksberg will make the on-stage presentation Saturday, June 24th, at 6:30.

Highlights of this year's exhibit include BODY & MIND: a celebration of the aesthetic genius of R.C. Horsch and, for the first time in the United States, LATIN VISIONS: the Sensual & Erotic Art of Latin artists. In addition, the show will feature photographs from celebrated photographer Donna Ferrato's new book LOVE & LUST.

Source: XART Foundation

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the 10th Annual Great American Scrapbook Convention, beginning on June 8th in Arlington, Texas. Attracting an estimated 10,000 scrapbooking enthusiasts, it's the largest scrapbooking event in the US. Estimates say that one in four U.S. households have someone that creates some form of a scrapbook.

As the show's platinum sponsor, the company will help raise visibility of the convention as well as the overall scrapbooking community, including support of a new resource web site, www.scrappingtips.com, for photo and craft hobbyists who are looking to advance their scrapbooking skills.

"Scrapbooking is growing in interest because it captures the creativity in each of us, while providing a social interaction," noted Jeanne Wines-Reed, Founder and Editorial Director of Scrapbook Retailer magazine and Group Publisher and Editorial Director of Memory Maker magazine. "Scrapbooking is about sharing personal stories in a visual way, whether you are a mom in the grocery store, a working executive traveling the world or an athlete chronicling your successes." Wines-Reed is co-author of two in a series of Scrapbooking for Dummies books, and also notes that scrapbooking is unique in its ability to cross all socio-economic and cultural boundaries.

One independent filmmaker now understands this power. Wes Thomsen is a motorcycle-riding, thirty-something from Minnesota with body art and biker gear - not quite the stereotype of a scrapbooker. But he is making waves in the scrapbooking community with his offbeat documentary on the scrapbooking craze, called "Scrapped," which is due for release in August.

Wes will appear at the convention and tell how a simple dare from a friend to attend a scrapbook retreat led to his vision for a film to capture the passion, creativity, enthusiasm and social interaction shared by millions of people around the world. He will show a trailer from his film during a cropping party scheduled for Thursday, June 8th from 6:00 PM to midnight at the Arlington Convention Center.

"Scrapbooking has been around for a long time - and now the industry is benefiting from the technology available to make it easier and more fun," said Joellyn Gray, Director of Marketing, Consumer Digital Solutions, Fujifilm USA. "The popularity, dedication and amazing creativity generated at these events is evidence that people understand and appreciate the power of the printed image. We're very excited about this opportunity to help the industry grow by creating an online resource for attendees at ScrappingTips.com."

You can find more information about the Great American Scrapbook Convention, Wes Thomsen's film "Scrapped" and some scrapbooking resources at www.scrappingtips.com.

About Fujifilm

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and delivers technology solutions to meet the imaging and information needs of retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers. As a global leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm pioneered the development of digital medical systems, and today is the leader in digital minilab systems. The company was ranked number 15 for U.S. patents granted during 2004, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and in the year ending March 31, 2006, had global revenues of $22.8 billion.

In the United States, Fujifilm is a leader in delivering high quality, easy-to-use imaging and information solutions in the following categories: Digital Imaging Systems, Film and Imaging Systems, Recording/Storage Media, Motion Picture Film, Graphic Arts and Printing Systems and Medical Imaging and Diagnostics Systems. Fujifilm is an environmentally friendly, humane enterprise and an exemplary corporate citizen.

For more information on Fujifilm products, consumers can call 800-800-FUJI or access the Fujifilm USA Web site at www.fujifilmusa.com.

Consumers also can receive news and information direct from Fujifilm USA via RSS. Subscription is free at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.

Web site: http://www.scrappingtips.com/
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http://www.fujifilmusa.com/rss

Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) today announced that Dragon Ball(R): Advanced Adventure for the Game Boy(R) Advance has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Expanding on its best-selling Dragon Ball Z(R) brand of interactive games, Atari's release of Dragon Ball(R): Advanced Adventure is the only game on GBA that gives fans the chance to experience the origins of the Dragon Ball universe and Goku's(R) rise to power. Developed by Dimps, the creative team behind past Dragon Ball Z hits including Budokai, Budokai 2, and Budokai 3 for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure is rated 'E10' for Everyone 10 and older.

In Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure, players will have the opportunity to relive all of Goku's childhood adventures through a blend of exciting, authentic gameplay that includes side-scrolling, fighting and flying. In addition to the most exhilarating aspects of DBZ(R) combat are sequences featuring all of Goku's childhood techniques and 18 exciting levels in story mode. Based on the Dragon Ball animated series, this "prequel" to Dragon Ball Z gives players the chance to experience Goku's ascension to one of the greatest superheroes in animation, manga/comic book history.

"Atari's Dragon Ball Z games have succeeded because of their ability to authentically capture the distinct characteristics and exciting action of the series," said Emily Anadu, Atari Product Manager. "We are thrilled to offer fans a new spin on the franchise by allowing them to experience the origins of the DBZ(R) universe and the rise of Goku, one of anime's most beloved characters."

"Not only is Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure the best Dragon Ball game yet released, it's also an enjoyable, good-looking, technique-filled action game ... " says Nintendo Power Magazine in the May 2006 issue.

Atari's lineup of Dragon Ball Z products is the gold standard of anime-based video games, with more than 10 million units sold since May 2002. For additional information about Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure, please visit http://www.atari.com/dragonballz.

About FUNimation Entertainment

FUNimation(R) Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVR) , is a brand management company and one of the nation's leading independent home video entertainment companies. The company's most recent initiative is the FUNimation Channel(SM), a new 24-hour digital network featuring programming from the top anime brands in the United States. FUNimation has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights for most of its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution.

About Atari

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

Atari logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The ESRB rating icons are registered trademarks of the Entertainment Software Association.

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

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Atari, Inc.

Web site: http://www.atari.com/
http://www.atari.com/dragonballz

"Superman Returns," "X3" and "Spider-Man 3" ... with the ever increasing trend of turning comic books into blockbuster films, "Starz The Hollywood Reporter: Comic Books on Film" explores this "super" natural phenomena with a half-hour original special that examines why these films continue to leap off the lot of Hollywood studios landing into movie theaters all over the world. The special includes interviews with Brandon Routh, the new Superman, Christian Bale of "Batman Begins," Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry both of "X-Men: The Last Stand." "Comic Books on Film" premieres on Starz, June 25th at 6:30 p.m. as part of a 24-hour marathon of comic book inspired films.

"It seems that nearly every popular comic book is being made and remade into a cinematic version, from 'Sin City,' 'Hellboy,' 'Batman,' 'Spider-Man,' 'Superman,' to 'The Hulk,'" says Michael Ruggiero, vice president of programming for Starz Entertainment Group. "'Starz The Hollywood Reporter: Comic Books on Film' focuses on the impact and success that these comic books have had by being turned into films."

In addition to the special, Starz will air a marathon of films based on comic book figures: "Hellboy," "Sin City," "Tank Girl," "Steel," "Judge Dredd," "Blade: Trinity" and "Nick Fury: Agent of Shield."

"Starz The Hollywood Reporter" is a weekly half-hour entertainment news program that focuses on the big business of making movies. The program gives Starz viewers news and information about the people and personalities who make the movie experience one of the most loved pastimes the world over. Each week, The Hollywood Reporter lends its entertainment business news expertise and delivers its staff of journalists to discuss current films and major entertainment topics. "Starz The Hollywood Reporter" talks to actors, directors, producers and industry insiders to learn the ins and outs of the filmmaking process. The show also follows trends, changes in the marketplace, domestic and international box-office numbers, marketing strategies and executive news.

Starz Entertainment Group LLC (SEG) is a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. SEG offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz(R) and Encore(R) brands with approximately 14.6 million and 26.4 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment Group airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HDTV, Starz On Demand and Vongo(SM). Starz Entertainment Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation that is attributed to Liberty Capital Group, www.starz.com.

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

The most-talked about female singer of 2006, Katharine McPhee, has signed with Simon Fuller's 19 Recordings Limited and RCA, in conjunction with legendary music industry executive Clive Davis, chairman of BMG U.S. and RCA Records.

McPhee, the runner-up on season five of "American Idol," will have her first single released on June 27. The double-A sided "Over the Rainbow" / "My Destiny" /will be available in stores and as a digital download. McPhee performed both songs on the finale of "American Idol," the third most-watched TV program of the year, after the Superbowl and the Academy Awards. At one point during the live broadcast, 43 million viewers were watching the season finale. "My Destiny" was written by Harry Sommerdahl, Hanne Sorvaag, Tim Baxter and "Over the Rainbow" is the classic song written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. "Yip" Harburg for the motion picture "The Wizard of Oz."

The 22-year-old McPhee lives in Sherman Oaks, Calif. and has been singing since she was two years old. She auditioned for "American Idol" in San Francisco and was sent to Hollywood by judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. She continued to impress the judges week after week, landing in the top 24 and then the top 12. That's when America started voting for contestants, and they quickly fell in love with the talented McPhee.

Now McPhee will join the ranks of "American Idol" finalists with hit records. To date, 20 "Idol" contestants have appeared on the Billboard charts, and McPhee is certain to become the 21st as soon as her single is available.

About 19 Entertainment

The 19 Group of Companies was founded by Simon Fuller in 1985 and to date has been involved in the creation of 109 Number 1 singles and 87 Number 1 albums with an impressive tally of 296 Top 40 albums and 465 Top 40 singles.

Fuller created and managed the Spice Girls, who became a global phenomenon under his guidance, selling over 38 million albums. In 1998, Fuller's 19 launched S Club 7, which has sold over 10 million CDs worldwide, while its four television series were sold to over 100 countries around the world.

In 2001, Simon Fuller's 19TV created and produced the television phenomenon "Pop Idol" and in 2002, "American Idol." "Pop Idol" launched the singing careers of Will Young and Gareth Gates in the UK, while "American Idol" did the same for Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Fantasia, Diana Degarmo, Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood in the United States.

About RCA Music Group

The RCA Music Group includes J Records, Arista Records, RCA Records and RCA Victor. The J Records roster is home to platinum superstars Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, Pearl Jam, Annie Lennox, Luther Vandross, Jamie Foxx, Maroon5, Mario, Gavin DeGraw, Fantasia and Monica among others. The Arista Records family includes all-time superstars Sarah McLachlan, Santana, Dido, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Carrie Underwood, Barry Manilow and Kenny G. RCA Records is home to superstar artists Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Velvet Revolver, Avril Lavigne, Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Heather Headley and more. RCA Victor's roster includes Imogen Heap, Rachael Yamagata, Etta James, Eliane Elias, George Winston, The Chieftains, Larry Carlton and Fourplay. RCA Music Group is part of Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

Source: RCA Records

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

"Many of you in the music press are aware of the ugly situation which has emerged between Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf. Steinman has even taken to attacking me as a producer, despite my numerous efforts to include him. We licensed six of his songs from Universal Music Publishing for Bat Out Of Hell III when direct communication broke down, in order to include him and honor his role in the Bat Out Of Hell tradition.

"Nikki Sixx, who co-wrote the title track with me for Bat 3, The Monster Is Loose, with Manson's John 5 said, 'For Steinman to diminish Desmond's incredible legacy in his mean-spirited comments, after everything Desmond did to include him, just makes me sad. And it makes me realize that a long, long time ago, Steinman attached himself to a superstar who helped him make his songs the biggest thing that he has ever done, and he just can't let go. This just pisses me off.'

"Steinman made a reference that it's like Francis Ford Coppola being fired before Godfather III. Jim seems to forget that Todd Rundgren produced Bat Out Of Hell I. It's strange that Jim would start to make negative comments when as recently as last week he began sending me complimentary e-mails.

"I've always thought of Jim Steinman as a genius and I still do. Maybe he's getting some bad advice. I think it's tragic that Meat Loaf is being forced to sue a man he has loved and admired for over 30 years.

"As the producer of Bat Out Of Hell III, working with Todd Rundgren, Brian May, Nikki Sixx, Marion Raven, John Shanks, Eric Bazilian and Steve Vai has been the thrill of a lifetime. With fourteen tracks including six new Jim Steinman songs and one of the greatest rock singers alive... I'm in seventh heaven!

"All I can say regarding Jim's comment is at least Mr. Coppola doesn't use sour grapes to make his wine... well in this case 'whine!'"

-- Desmond Child

Hollywood, California

6/6/6

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

Guppy Games, award winning developer and publisher of mobile games, is pleased to announce the international mobile debut of Girls Inc. TeamUp, an innovative puzzle/strategy game designed especially for players new to mobile games and young female gamers.

Based on the award winning PC game by Large Animal Games and Girls Inc., a non-profit youth organization, Girls Inc. TeamUp is a strategy game with over 50 puzzling levels. There are three girl characters in the game, each with her own special ability. The player helps this team of girls work together to find the exit and solve each level. Players can also pick up treasures along the way to unlock a secret surprise, and design their own puzzles to share with other players in our game community!

In addition to the puzzle mode, Girls Inc. TeamUp features a design-a-level mode and the ability to exchange levels with other players through our networked community of mobile game players. The mobile version of Girls Inc. TeamUp is jointly developed by Guppy Games and ZIO Interactive, high profile mobile and pocket PC developer.

"Girls Inc. TeamUp is the perfect title to bring to mobile with its positive message and emphasis on community and cooperation. We think that players will really enjoy the ability to create and share new stages with their friends," said Alex Choe, CEO and president of Guppy Games.

Girls Inc. TeamUp will launch this summer on major carriers in the US and worldwide. Check the Guppy Games website (www.guppygames.com) for availability on your phone and your carrier.

About Guppy Games

Guppy Games Incorporated is a leading international mobile games developer and publisher of innovative BREW and J2ME games. Guppy Games offers a wide variety of single player and multiplayer mobile games such as Andy Roddick Tennis, Bill's Eggcellent Adventure, Kung Fu Academy, World Soccer 2006, Numbolution, Tank Wars, and Stick Fighter Fury, the winner of the prestigious Editor Choice Award by IGN Entertainment. See all of our games at www.guppygames.com.

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Find out more at http://www.girlsinc.org/.

About Large Animal

Large Animal Games develops original, downloadable game titles and also creates games for clients. Their award-winning self-published titles, such as Rocketbowl and AlphaQUEUE, as well as published titles they've developed, such as LEGO: Bricktopia and the Saints & Sinners series, are all available for download at www.largeanimal.com and through most major internet portals.

About ZIO Interactive

ZIO Interactive, Inc. is a leading mobile game developer and publisher based in Seoul, Korea with a focus on providing differentiated digital entertainment. ZIO Interactive has a wide and high-quality portfolio of mobile phone and PDA games, both licensed properties and its own titles. ZIO has successfully provided its own 3D mobile games to major Korean handset manufacturers including Samsung, Pantech & Curitel for the latest 3D game phones.

Web site: http://www.guppygames.com/
http://www.largeanimal.com/
http://www.girlsinc.org/

The British invasion expands as the premier UK music and technology festival and the biggest event on the UK rock calendar, Download, celebrates its fourth year in 2006 with expansion in the US including Tweeter Center, Boston on August 20th and Shoreline Amphitheatre, San Francisco on September 30th.

The Boston artist line up includes 311, Dropkick Murphys, G. Love & Special Sauce, Jurassic 5, The Wailers, Pepper and more. The San Francisco line up is to be announced shortly and will include some of today's biggest breakout bands.

Leading live event and venue company, Live Nation, which owns 27 festivals around the world, is producing Download in the UK, United States and for the first time this year, in Dublin, Ireland.

"Live Nation is a world leader in festival ownership," said Charlie Walker, Live Nation's President of Music. "Our goal is to import the skill set and successful festival brands we currently own in Europe into our venues in the United States. Expanding Download into another market here in the States is a great step in that direction."

Following the successful launch of Download in the US in San Francisco in 2005 with an artist lineup that included top talent featuring The Killers, Modest Mouse, The Arcade Fire, Doves, H.I.M., Mindless Self Indulgence and more, along with innovative technology and media experiences, Download is poised to take the fan experience to another level in 2006 with increased fan and artist interaction and exciting digital content features.

Headlining Download 2006 in Boston is 311 who were formed by five self-described "friends for life" -- singer/guitarist Nick Hexum, singer S.A. Martinez, guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and the bassist known only as P-Nut. An exceptional live band, 311, manages to smartly combine elements of funk, hip-hop, reggae and rock into a contagious sound with a positive message.

Irish punk rock band the Dropkick Murphys will be making their much anticipated, first ever Tweeter Center appearance at Boston's Download this year. The Dropkicks recently sold out an unprecedented 5 shows (10,000 tickets) at Avalon Ballroom in Boston. Known for their raucous, energetic live performances, the Dropkicks are sure to rock the stage!

Also featured in Boston, G. Love & Special Sauce, who sets front man G. Love's blues-laced raps and back-porch vocal stylings to semi-acoustic accompaniment -- a unique fusion that is the perfect theme for summer.

Joining these amazing artists are Jurassic 5 whose innovative old school style hip hop sound is made up of four MC's and two DJ's, the legendary Wailers featuring original members of Bob Marley's band playing all the Bob Marley classics, and Pepper with their mix of Hawaiian dub, reggae, punk, hip hop and rock. With all of these incredible artists and more to come, Download 2006 in Boston is sure to be a mind blowing festival of rock and reggae under the summer sky!

Festival details can be found at www.downloadfestival.com including talent news, mobile features, priority ticket info, special offers and more. Tickets for Boston go on sale Saturday, June 10th at 10AM EST and on Sunday, July 16th at 10AM PST for San Francisco.

About Live Nation

Live Nation is a leading live event, venue and digital distribution company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans. Live Nation owns, operates or has booking rights for 153 venues worldwide and produced more than 29,500 events in 2005. Live Nation operates more than 60 websites globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV." For more information regarding Live Nation and its businesses, please visit the company's website at www.livenation.com.

Source: Live Nation

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

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

Windstar Cruises' three motor sailing yachts -- the 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit and the 308-guest Wind Surf -- have consistently drawn couples looking for a romantic vacation over the years. Honeymoons, weddings and vow renewals are all popular aboard the lines' romantic and elegant sailing ships.

Voted one of the 50 Best Honeymoons by Modern Bride, "Most Romantic Cruise Line" and "Most Romantic Dining Ambience" by Porthole Magazine and "Most Romantic Cruise Line" by CruiseReport.com, Windstar provides the ultimate escape for couples.

Honeymoons

A luxurious cruise on an intimate Windstar ship is often a top choice for honeymooners. Sailing in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama Canal, Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Windstar itineraries are naturally romantic visiting more secluded ports and hidden bays than other lines.

Honeymooners receive special treatment. Upon embarkation, a personal letter signed by the Captain and Hotel Manager welcomes them to their honeymoon cruise. Mid-way through the cruise, the couple will receive a plate of delectable chocolate-covered strawberries and romantic rose petals strewn across the bed at turndown. On the last night, a honeymoon certificate signed by the Captain and Hotel Manager will be delivered to the room as a memento.

A honeymoon celebration package is available to purchase for $148 and includes a bottle of Taittinger Cuvee Prestige Rose, two Windstar champagne glasses, chocolate-dipped strawberries, breakfast in bed, and a Windstar keepsake picture frame.

On board, luxurious staterooms await with new, plush beds outfitted with luxury linens and duvets; flatscreen TVs and DVD players; and spa bathroom amenities by L'Occitane. A romance playlist has been added to the Apple iPod Nanos available at reception. Drop the Nano into the Bose SoundDock speaker installed in every stateroom and love songs create a romantic atmosphere.

On the Wind Spirit and Wind Star, guests may enjoy a romantic dinner for two in their stateroom. Called "Cuisine de l'Amour," the menu offers mood-enhancing food such as spicy grilled shrimp on a pillow of avocado, tango of green asparagus spears veloute flirting with Crispy Prosciutto Confettis, Rack of Lamb under a Blanket of Sun-Dried Love Apples, Fantasy of Fresh Strawberries Caressed by Decadent Chocolate Ganache with Kisses of Chantilly Cream Aroused with Pernod. The menu will be available on the Wind Surf at a later date.

Destination Weddings

The luxurious Windstar ships provide an ideal backdrop for weddings. Couples getting married on a Windstar ship enjoy the ease of a combination wedding and romantic honeymoon. Whether desiring a shoreside wedding in a port of call or a wedding on board the ship, Windstar's professional and friendly crew work to ensure every detail is perfectly executed.

Wedding arrangements are coordinated through Windstar's professional wedding planners at The Wedding Experience. After booking the cruise, guests may call 877-580-3556 or visit www.theweddingexperience.com. A personal wedding planner will assist with all the details for the big day including wedding rehearsal and dinner, reception, flowers, special activities for the wedding party, ordering a cake and other requests.

Windstar has worked with The Wedding Experience on both small and elaborate weddings in locations as varied as beach weddings in the Virgin Islands to on board the ship in Venice, Italy. Wedding guests may either sail with the couple or meet the ship in port and join the festivities for the day.

Vow Renewals

Whether married one year or fifty, more couples are now requesting vow renewal ceremonies. Couples seeking a romantic location find a ceremony officiated on board by the ship's captain a perfect fit. Windstar's sociable captains are happy to oblige.

Usually set on the top deck of the ship, either in port or under sail, panoramic views, blue seas and an elegant sailing ship combine to create a romantic location for the renewal of a lifelong commitment.

A Vow Renewal package is available for $148 and may be purchased on board. The package includes a renewal of vows ceremony by ship's captain, a cake, Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee, two keepsake Windstar champagne glasses and a certificate signed by the captain.

Other romance packages available for purchase include Anniversary, Just for Us and Pure Pampering. Details are online at http://www.windstarcruises.com/WindStarExtras/shopping.asp.

Windstar's elegant motor sailing yachts have recently received a multi- million dollar investment in luxury amenities including new Signature Cuisine menus by acclaimed Chef Joachim Splichal of L.A.'s Patina Group.

Complimentary water sports from the water sports platform include kayaking, wind surfing, boat rides, sailing, water skiing and ski tubing. Water sports activities are itinerary dependent. Snorkeling gear may be checked out for the week. Scuba diving excursions for novice and experienced divers are available for a fee. Spa and salon services are available on all three ships including a couples massage lesson on the Wind Surf. Couples will also enjoy the new hammocks built for two on the top deck of the ships -- a cozy place to cuddle with spectacular views.

About Windstar Cruises

Seattle-based Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations. The luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more information including brochures, rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar Cruises online at www.windstarcruises.com.

World's Leading Cruise Lines

Windstar Cruises is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and the Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) , a worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, and Freescale Semiconductor announced they have collaborated on the design of a reference platform that will allow device manufacturers to develop multimedia-enabled products based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 platform.

The NVIDIA MobileMedia Platform is a complete development kit containing all of the hardware and software components, with examples for delivering everything from smooth Digital TV and video, to incredible 3D graphics for gaming, to high-fidelity audio. By combining the NVIDIA MobileMedia Platform with Freescale's i.MX applications processors, this new solution offers OEMs a rapid shortcut to the development of a new generation of handheld devices.

"The Windows Mobile 5.0 platform represents a turning point in the development of a new generation of converged mobile devices which combines the best characteristics of smart phones and media players," said Berardino Baratta, general manager of multimedia applications division for Freescale Semiconductor. "With our i.MX processors and NVIDIA handheld GPUs, OEMs will be able to rapidly optimize their designs to Microsoft's multimedia-aware operating system and bring to market highly attractive, media-rich handheld devices."

Freescale's i.MX multimedia applications processors are at the heart of the latest cutting-edge mobile phones running Microsoft Windows Mobile operating systems. Beyond the standard features found on cell phones and mobile entertainment devices, i.MX processors have earned the Microsoft PlaysForSure certification.

"Having the right processing resources is key to making this software infrastructure a useful tool. By bringing together NVIDIA handheld GPUs and Freescale's i.MX processors in a pre-integrated, easy-to-implement reference design, OEMs and ODMs can quickly develop a new breed of converged portable devices capable of handling the most demanding multimedia requirements," said Philip Carmack, senior vice president of handheld GPUs at NVIDIA.

For more information on NVIDIA handheld GPUs and Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 platform, visit http://www.nvidia.com/object/mobilemedia_platform.html. For more information in Freescale's i.MX applications processors, visit www.freescale.com/i.mx

NVIDIA Corporation

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

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

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

OMD and MTV Networks (MTVN) have closed a multi-network, multi-platform deal, the first of its kind in this 2006/2007 Upfront season. Under the terms of the agreement, OMD's clients will be the first to receive advertising opportunities across MTVN's diverse portfolio of premier television and online properties. The deal also lays the framework for a joint research partnership.

The expansive deal is the first in the Upfront to encompass all of MTVN's digital assets, as well as the first to comprise the company's many screens, including TV, online broadband, VOD, podcasting and wireless. The deal heralds the next generation in online media planning, enabling OMD to provide custom end-to-end digital marketing opportunities with MTVN's diverse stable of ubiquitous brands. OMD clients will have unprecedented access to MTVN's highly sought-after digital verticals as well as its newly acquired digital brands IFILM, GameTrailers.com, Neopets and Xfire.

In a strategic move, OMD combined linear and digital spending to enable its clients to move into a higher level of digital coverage that is a result of being able to tie new platform spending to television content.

"Our ability to strategically combine resources across platforms and the scope of our relationship with MTV Networks have allowed us to do something that creates a new value proposition for our clients," said Joe Uva, President and CEO, OMD Worldwide. "Through this collaboration, we are able to provide our clients with even greater reach to a broad, yet targeted and highly engaged audience of consumers. Our joint research project will help our clients better understand how the different media platforms work together to deliver better consumer experiences."

"Over the last year, we have positioned our creative groups and sales teams to fully mine the opportunities that the digital space offers, and this deal builds on that strategy," said Michael Wolf, President and COO, MTV Networks. "MTV Networks holds a unique position in the marketplace today because of our ability to make relevant content that connects our trendsetting consumers to advertisers across multiple touchpoints, on all available screens."

"We are excited to be expanding our relationship with OMD and its clients to the multi-platform space in a way we could not have imagined even a year ago," said Hank Close, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales, MTV Networks. "Our audiences are leading the charge toward new media technologies and we look forward to partnering with OMD in understanding these emerging screens and behaviors."

Also in conjunction with the multi-platform deal, MTV Networks and OMD will partner on a joint research project to further study the concepts of engagement and transference, both introduced in an innovative MTVN study released earlier this year. The project will have a particular focus on transference across platforms. Transference refers to the notion that consumers extend the positive feelings they have for media brands to the advertisers that appear in the context of these brands.

The study will have real-world applications for OMD and its clients. OMD will leverage the findings to identify specific transference levels for target customers and measure the impact of a cross-platform media presence. The study can also be used to gauge other brand and category measures for specific campaigns.

"By moving early with us, OMD has secured premium multi-platform opportunities for its clients in a market where viable digital assets are scarce," said Sue Danaher, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales, MTV Networks. "We are thrilled to be working with OMD in this groundbreaking deal where we intend to learn together on behalf of our clients."

"Integration is one of the key aspects that gives OMD more power and flexibility to do interesting things in new areas," said Debbie Richman, Managing Director of National Broadcast, OMD. "By bringing the combined expertise of our TV and Digital investors to this negotiation, we are able to provide clients with unprecedented access to MTVN content that effectively transcends platforms and serves as a dynamic environment for their messages. We were prepared, our clients were receptive, MTVN was the right partner and the timing was right to move into the world of convergence."

Included in the agreement are MTVN channels MTV, MTV2, mtvU, VH1, VH1 Classic, CMT, The N, Comedy Central, Spike TV, Nickelodeon, Nick-at-Nite, TV Land and Logo, as well as online sites mtv.com, vh1.com, cmt.com, comedycentral.com, nick.com, nickjr.com, the-n.com, tvland.com, nickatnite.com, logoonline.com, spiketv.com and the soon-to-launch website, parentsconnect.com. The deal also includes MTVN's newly acquired IFILM, GameTrailers.com, Neopets and Xfire.

OMD (http://www.omd.com/) is the largest and most innovative media communications specialist in the world, with more than 140 offices in 80 countries. Named 2005 Global Media Agency of the Year by Adweek and 2005 Media Agency of the Year in the U.S. by Advertising Age, OMD also had the distinction of winning the most EFFIES in 2006 and more Media Lions than any other media agency at the 2005 Cannes International Advertising Festival. The agency network is a unit of Omnicom Group Inc.

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 120 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 100 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

Source: MTV Networks

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/
http://www.omd.com/

Prior to the 1960's, very few Americans had ever tried drugs. Today, more than 110 million (nearly half of the U.S. adult population) admit to having used an illicit substance at least once in their lifetime. VH1, in association with Sundance Channel,

has produced the original documentary series "The Drug Years," a four-part

look at the rise of illicit drug use and its cultural impact in the second

half of the twentieth century. Based on the book Can't Find My Way Home:

America in the Great Stoned Age, by Martin Torgoff, this latest installment

of the "Rock Doc" franchise, "The Drug Years," premieres on VH1 on June 12

at 9 PM* with encore showings on Sundance Channel beginning June 16 at 8

PM*.

Spanning the 1950's to the present, "The Drug Years" explores the

development of a commercial drug culture in America, using archival footage

and interviews to illustrate how popular culture -- including music,

movies, comedy, and television -- have shaped and reflected public

perceptions of illicit drugs. "The Drug Years" also looks at how drugs

became part of the nation's political landscape, from the youth rebellions

of the 1960's to the War on Drugs and beyond.

* All times ET/PT

This epic recounting of American drug culture is told through dozens of exclusive interviews with actors, musicians, journalists, policy advocates,former drug smugglers, and a retired DEA agent. Exclusive interviews include Peter Coyote, Jackson Browne, Ray Manzarek from The Doors, Ice-T, Liz Phair, Juliette Lewis, Rob Thomas, Tommy Chong, Common, Richard Belzer, ?uestlove, Richard Lewis, Chuck D., Russell Simmons, John Mellencamp, Henry Rollins, legendary Rolling Stone writer Anthony DeCurtis, New York Times and Time Magazine journalist John Leland ("Hip: The History"), and renowned psychiatrist/researcher Dr. Julie Holland (author of "Ecstasy: The Complete Guide").

The episode lineup for "The Drug Years" is as follows:

Episode 1: Break on Through (1950s-1967) -- The role played by drugs in

the rejection of conformist America, a revolt championed by artistic and

social subcultures including the Beats and the Hippies. The rise of

marijuana use as a cultural and political statement, the advent of LSD, and

other psychedelics, hailed by Timothy Leary and Ken Kesey, and embraced by

free-thinkers, musicians and young people eager to expand their

consciousness. This episode premieres on June 12 at 9 PM*.

Episode 2: Feed Your Head (1967-1971) -- Drugs are now part of the

schism between traditional America and the youth-fueled sociopolitical

rebellions of the era, including the antiwar movement and the sexual

revolution. Pot and LSD have arrived in films and on television, and the

psychedelic generation expresses its idealism at Woodstock. By 1971,

however, the psychedelic era has been eclipsed by death, darkness and

Richard Nixon. This episode premieres on June 13 at 9 PM.*

Episode 3: Teenage Wasteland (1972-1979) -- The Nixon administration

continues its battles against the drug culture, linking it to political

subversion. But drugs are part of the mainstream landscape and a rite of

passage for 70's teens. Pot is more popular than ever, with swashbuckling

smugglers, the popularity of High Times magazine, and a new era of drug

humor by comedians like George Carlin and the hugely popular stoner duo

Cheech & Chong. Disco takes over and cocaine becomes the glamour drug,

beloved by celebrities, and spoofed by Woody Allen. This episode premieres

on June 14 at 9 PM*.

Episode 4: Just Say No (1980-present) -- As cocaine culture peaks, the

pendulum begins its swing back to a more censorious perspective on drugs.

High-profile casualties in sports and entertainment -- not to mention the

arrival of crack -- contribute to the momentum for the Reagan

administration's stepped-up drug war. Rap artists and producers deal with

the devastating impact of the crack epidemic. Twelve-step programs are

everywhere, but drugs aren't going away, and new favorites arrive with new

eras: Ecstasy, Oxycontin, and Methamphetamine. This episode premieres on

June 15 at 9 PM*.

"The Drug Years" is the latest installment of the "VH1 Rock Docs"

franchise; an all new slate of high-end feature-length programs. Each of

the documentaries will reveal an untold story in the history of rock and

hip-hop music, combining never-before-seen footage with a unique and

unconventional narrative approach. The documentaries will tell some of the

most unique stories of the artists and music from a wide range of genres,

styles, and musical perspectives.

Viewers can log onto VH1.com for exclusive VSPOT footage and to learn

more about the series.

"The Drug Years" is produced for VH1 and Sundance Channel by Hart Perry

and Dana Heinz Perry of Perry Films Inc. The series is executive produced

by Brad Abramson, Shelly Tatro, and Michael Hirschorn for VH1, and Laura

Michalchyshyn and Lynne Kirby for The Sundance Channel.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter

to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content

and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in over 86 million

households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including

VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul and VH Uno. Connect with VH1 at http://www.VH1.com.

VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom

International Inc. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures,

licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be

seen worldwide.

SOURCE VH1

When Champions Tour professionals tee-off at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA this week they will have an added incentive to shoot low. Bank of America, title sponsor of the 2006 Bank of America Championship, is enticing golfers to score a birdie or better on all par-3 holes (2nd, 8th, 13th and 17th) for Boston's Caddie Scholar Program, a mentoring program that provides Boston-based youth with golf and tutoring opportunities. Through its "Community Birdies" program, Bank of America will donate $100 for every birdie and $1,000 for every hole-in-one made by a Champions Tour professional during the 54-hole competition, with a minimum $20,000 contribution to Black & White on Green, a golf tournament that benefits the Caddie Scholar Program.

"We're proud of our association with the Bank of America Championship and the role it plays in helping our communities to grow and prosper," said Robert E. Gallery, president, Bank of America Massachusetts. "Through the Bank of America Championship and our Community Birdies program, we are able to combine two of our passions - promoting sporting excellence and giving back to the communities we serve."

As part of the Community Birdies program, the tournament will prominently display a scoreboard next to the 17th green to show the number of birdies and holes-in-one made during the three-day competition and the amount of money donated by Bank of America. Participating youth volunteers from Boston's Caddie Scholar Program will oversee the scoreboard on Saturday and Sunday during the tournament to keep it updated.

To understand the potential size of the donation to the youth-serving organization, there were 107 birdies made on the par-3 holes in 2005, 130 in 2004 and 112 in 2003.

This is the 14th-consecutive year that Bank of America has sponsored the Bank of America Championship, which began in 1981. Played at Nashawtuc Country Club since 1984, it is among the top five spectator sporting events in New England, annually drawing more than 70,000 spectators. Over the past 25 years, the Bank of America Championship has donated more than $4 million to more than 40 charitable organizations in Eastern Massachusetts, with a focus on those in the Assabet Valley region.

The 26th annual Bank of America Championship takes place June 5-11, 2006, at Nashawtuc Country Club, where once again some of the game's top players will compete in the oldest 54-hole event on the Champions Tour. Mark McNulty will defend his championship against a field that includes five World Golf Hall of Fame members, five of the Champions Tour's top-ten money leaders so far this season and nine previous Bank of America Championship winners.

Bank of America Championship information and tickets are available at http://www.bankofamericachampionship.com/.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 54 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 5,700 retail banking offices, more than 16,700 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than 19 million active users. Bank of America is the No. 1 overall Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the United States and the No. 1 SBA lender to minority-owned small businesses. The company serves clients in 175 countries and has relationships with 98 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 79 percent of the Global Fortune 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE:BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Web site: http://www.bankofamerica.com/
http://www.bankofamericachampionship.com/

The National Team for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has won the FIFI Wild Cup, sponsored by internet betting portal mybet.com. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is now the unofficial world champion of national championships not recognised by FIFA. Saturday's final saw the team from the Mediterranean island defeat the team from Zanzibar in a dramatic encounter with a 4:1 score after a penalty shoot out (0:0 after the regular match time).

Right from the start, the game was fought out fiercely in front of an enthusiastic crowd in the St. Pauli stadium at the Millerntor. The Turkish Cypriots were handed the victory cup by Elton, the TV presenter, after a performance that proved a pleasant surprise for the many German and international journalists present.

During the semi-final on Wednesday, the subsequent winners of the Wild Cup had broken through to the final with a 2:0 victory over the Gibraltar team. Zanzibar, their opponent in the final, had also won through to the last four with a 2:0 win against the "Republik St. Pauli". The sponsor myBet.com claimed to be very pleased with the way the alternative world cup had gone: "These FIFI Wild Cup days here at St. Pauli have been a complete success", said Christopher Gauci, director of myBet.com, "The teams have played really great games, the spectators have had a great time, media interest has been huge and the organisation went well too. What more could anyone want?"

In spite of this much acclaimed tournament victory, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can't set their hopes on membership of FIFA. The official International Football Association has refused admission, because the country is not recognised by the UN. Nevertheless, their Wild Cup triumph is also an important victory for big brother Turkey, whose football pride has taken a severe knocking, following its failure, by a narrow margin, to qualify for the official World Cup in 2006.

Source: mybet.de

Entering its third decade of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, Gatorade(R) Thirst Quencher today announced Kirsten Shortridge of Keller High School in Keller, Texas as its 2005-06 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year. Shortridge joins University of Texas star pitcher and three-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Cat Osterman as the only native Texans to win the award.

The award, which recognizes athletic achievement as well as the academic performance and overall character of its recipient, distinguishes Shortridge as the nation's best high school softball player. A national advisory board comprised of sportswriters and sport-specific experts from around the country selected Shortridge from the more than 364,000 softball players nationwide. She is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year Award, to be presented at an awards ceremony the afternoon prior to The ESPY Awards in July.

Shortridge went 32-3 in the circle with a 0.23 ERA and 438 strikeouts as a senior, recording 23 shutouts, eight no-hitters and three perfect games -- two of which came in consecutive outings. She led Keller to an overall record of 34-3, its fourth consecutive district title and its second consecutive appearance in the Texas 5A state championship game.

The Baylor University signee capped her prep career with unofficial totals of 112 wins and 1,544 strikeouts, the latter of which would place her atop the all-time list in Texas and No. 9 all-time according to the National High School Sports Record Book (National Federation of State High School Associations). She is a four-time conference MVP, three-time All-State and NFCA All-American, and was this year's Fort Worth Star-Telegram player of the year.

"Kirsten's work ethic and competitiveness are above and beyond any 18-year-old I've ever worked with," says Keller head coach Moe Fritz. "Her dedication and drive inspire her teammates, as well as her coaches."

Shortridge's standard of excellence extends to the classroom, where she maintains a 3.56 GPA and scored 1650 on the SAT. She is an active member of her church and is a Special Olympics volunteer.

"Without question, Kirsten is deserving of recognition as the nation's best high school softball player based on her performance and the tremendous ability she's demonstrated," said Gatorade Senior Vice President of Sports Marketing Tom Fox. "But she is also a shining example to peers and aspiring young players of what a leader and a student-athlete should be. She represents everything we hope for in a Gatorade Player of the Year recipient."

The Gatorade Player of the Year program recognizes one winner in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and awards one National Player of the Year in five boys sports (football, soccer, basketball, baseball, track & field) and five girls sports (volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, track & field). In addition to athletic performance, award criteria include the achievement in the classroom and overall character. Previous Gatorade National Player of the Year award winners include:

-- 2006 Women's College World Series participants Anjelica Selden and

Lisa Dodd (UCLA), Alicia Hollowell (Arizona) and Cat Osterman (Texas)

-- WNBA all-time leading scorer and rebounder Lisa Leslie

-- Beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh

-- Reigning 200-meter world champion Allyson Felix

-- Reigning American League Most Valuable Player Alex Rodriguez

-- NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith

-- Two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Peyton Manning

-- U.S. men's national soccer team captain Claudio Reyna

For more on the Gatorade Player of the Year program, including nomination information and lists of past winners and future announcement dates, visit http://www.gatorade.com/playeroftheyear .

PAST GATORADE NATIONAL SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

Year Name High School Status

2005-06 Kirsten Shortridge Keller/Keller, High School Senior

TX

2004-05 Dani Hofer Palm Harbor LSU

University/

Palm Harbor, FL

2003-04 Anjelica Selden Vanden/Fairfield, UCLA

CA

2002-03 Lisa Dodd University City/ UCLA

San Diego, CA

2001-02 Alicia Hollowell Fairfield/ Univ. of Arizona

Fairfield, CA

2000-01 Cat Osterman Cypress Falls/ Univ. of Texas/

Houston, TX U.S. National Team

1999-00 Tia Bollinger Mater Dei/Santa Univ. of Washington

Ana, CA Graduate

1998-99 Maureen LeCocq Chaminade College Stanford Univ.

Prep/West Hills, Graduate

CA

1997-98 Amanda Freed Pacifica/Garden Texas Thunder/

Grove, CA U.S. National Team

Source: Gatorade

Web site: http://www.gatorade.com/playeroftheyear

- Give Your Dad his Very Own Dream Car...a Radio Controlled Ferrari by Nikko UK

Has Dad always dreamed of owning a Ferrari? Well make his dreams come true, look no further on Father's day than at the radio control Ferrari supercars by Nikko UK, the UK's leading distributor of radio controlled vehicles.

Nikko introduces a range of high performance, highly detailed, adrenalin-pumping radio control Ferrari sports cars which are fast, fun and full of features, combining star quality looks with high tech performance, these cars will go far. Summer is looking so good for life in the fast lane.

Choose from the popular Ferrari 550 GT Maranello, 575 GTC, Ferrari Enzo, F1, F430 and the 'souped-up' 360 GTC - a car that even the most conservative of Dad's will adore.

Ferrari 550 GT Maranello (Evolution)

If Dad is into his racing, then he's bound to love this brand new 550 GT Maranello. This 1:10 scale sports car features a polycarbonate body shell, 4WD, front and rear suspension, differential gear and includes a bonus set of drifting tyres for realistic drift-drive action. Plus this car is available in 6 different bands so if Dad fancies showing off his smooth driving skills, then he and his mates (enemies) can race at the same time, how cool!

Ferrari 575 GTC Giesse (Evolution)

Here's another Ferrari racing car for you to consider for your Dad. Although slightly smaller at 1:18 scale, this sporty number still has the same features, bonus! Plus there's a nice spoiler to show off to the neighbour...

Ferrari Formula 1 (Evolution)

For the ultimate F1 fan, choose this full function Formula Evolution F1 Ferrari that zips and zooms on the road at an impressive speed of 39km/h. With all 1:10 Evolution features bursting out of the seam, your Dad will not want to let this one out of his sight!

Ferrari Enzo (Evolution)

If you love your Dad heaps, then why not check out the popular Enzo model as well, a sleek, sophisticated, and oh-so superior kind of car that looks as good as the real thing.

Available in 1:14 and 1:18 scale, both models feature front and rear suspension, differential gear and digital proportional steering for realistic acceleration. Plus Dad can also race this car with friends, family or even enemies!

Ferrari F430 (Evolution)

If the Enzo is not the car of your Dad's choice, then you can't go wrong with the F430, which is a favourite with all car enthusiasts. You can tempt your Dad with the sleek exterior, prestige alloys, fat tyres, mysterious tinted windows and the superb finish. With all the features of a 1:10 scale Evolution car, although faster, this 1:12 favourite is jam-packed with the best a Dad can get. You'll be your Dad's favourite for a long time!

Ferrari 360 GTC

Finally if Dad likes his 'supped' up cars and takes a keen interest in spoilers, alloys, fast cars and more, then this is one to choose. This winner features turbo, front and rear lights, realistic Ferrari engine sound, loud and proud vibration, front and rear suspension and differential gear. Plus, with this car, Dad won't be hanging around for too long, as this will take him to a maximum of 16km/h. He'll be so impressed that you'll have to bribe him before he will let you have a go on his beauty. You're gonna wish you'd get this to yourself!!

Ferrari 360 GTC

Make sure your Dad lives life in the Ferrari fast lane with this range of Nikko radio controlled supercool cars, you know if you do, he'll be the happiest Dad around and guarantees that you'll be getting your own way for a good while!!

Source: Nikko UK

The biggest sporting event in the world kicks off in Germany on June 9, when teams representing 32 nations vie for the most prestigious trophy in sports, the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The month-long tournament is not only expected to draw over 30 billion viewers, but it is also set to become the most bet sporting event of all time. With fans and bettors anxiously awaiting the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, PinnacleSports.com today released individual odds on all 32 teams winning soccer's biggest prize.

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com currently lists reigning World champions Brazil, featuring two-time World Player of the Year Ronaldinho, as overwhelming 5/2 favorites (i.e., win $5 for every $2 bet) to win for an unprecedented sixth time. Despite uncertainty surrounding the availability of 20-year-old striker Wayne Rooney, Sven-Goran Eriksson's England side is listed with the second best odds to end their 40-year drought on the big stage at 8/1. PinnacleSports.com also lists Germany at 8/1 to become the sixth country to win the month-long tournament on its home soil, while Argentina (8/1) and Italy (19/2) are solid contenders to capture their third and fourth World Cups, respectively.

Led by explosive striker Thierry Henry, France hopes to rebound after being held scoreless in defense of their crown in 2002 and is listed at 14/1 to win a second World Cup for Zinedine Zidane, who'll retire from the National team following the tournament. PinnacleSports.com believes several other countries have a chance at Germany 2006, including: The Netherlands (14/1), Spain (16/1), Portugal (23/1), the Czech Republic (32/1), Mexico (37/1) and Sweden (38/1). Although currently ranked fifth in the world and widely regarded as the most talented U.S. team ever, the United States remain an underdog to win their first World Cup at 40/1. The greatest long shots to survive the 64-match tournament include: Iran (384/1), Saudi Arabia (384/1), Costa Rica (384/1), Togo (384/1), Trinidad and Tobago (384/1) and Angola (402/1).

PinnacleSports.com is offering the most comprehensive menu of World Cup betting options available online with limits of up to $50,000. For each match Pinnacle Sports will offer three-way betting, low-margin Asian handicaps priced to just 1.5%, exact scores and over/under total goals scored. Bettors will also find a wide variety of in-running action on games as well as special bets on everything from how far a team will progress to who'll score the first goal in a match. PinnacleSports.com accepts 16 forms of currency, and, unlike betting exchanges, never charges a commission on winning bets. For a complete list of World Cup odds, please visit the soccer section at http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ .

Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*

Odds To Win 2006 World Cup

Brazil 5/2

England 8/1

Germany 8/1

Argentina 8/1

Italy 19/2

France 14/1

The Netherlands 14/1

Spain 16/1

Portugal 23/1

Czech Republic 32/1

Mexico 37/1

Sweden 38/1

USA 40/1

Ukraine 47/1

Croatia 47/1

Ivory Coast 49/1

Serbia & Montenegro 52/1

Australia 66/1

Switzerland 80/1

Poland 84/1

Ghana 99/1

Paraguay 148/1

Japan 148/1

South Korea 196/1

Ecuador 200/1

Tunisia 200/1

Iran 384/1

Saudi Arabia 384/1

Costa Rica 384/1

Togo 384/1

Trinidad & Tobago 384/1

Angola 402/1

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 sportsbook 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/

For soccer fans in the U.S., the only place to hear live radio broadcasts of the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament in English and Spanish is XM Satellite Radio.

XM will kick off its World Cup play-by-play coverage live from Munich, Germany, on Friday, June 9, with broadcasts of the opening match, Germany versus Costa Rica. XM is the exclusive English radio broadcaster (satellite or terrestrial) of the World Cup in the U.S., as well as the only radio service to offer U.S. fans live play-by-play coverage in both English and Spanish.

XM will feature 31 days of 24-hour coverage of the World Cup, including English broadcasts of 56 live matches and Spanish broadcasts of 50 live games, as well as news updates, analysis and expert commentary.

XM will broadcast World Cup matches in English on its dedicated FIFA World Cup Soccer channel (XM Channel 148) from June 9 through the FIFA World Cup Final in Berlin on July 9. XM's broadcast team includes former U.S. World Cup team players Jeff Agoos, Thomas Dooley, and Christopher Sullivan, as well as renowned soccer play-by-play broadcasters such as Dave Johnson and Phil Schoen.

XM's Spanish-language sports channel XM Deportivo (XM Channel 147) will begin airing live play-by-play coverage from Germany on June 9, with legendary soccer announcer Andres Cantor (known for his trademark call of "G-O-O-O-O-O- O-A-L!") and some of the most respected and decorated names in soccer from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and El Salvador.

XM is now broadcasting pre-match coverage, including call-in shows, interviews, and specials, 24 hours a day on XM channels 147 and 148. For the full schedule of World cup matches in English and Spanish, visit http://worldcup.xmradio.com/.

XM is the leader in sports programming for satellite radio with play-by- play coverage for more than 5,000 sporting events in 2006. In addition to the World Cup, XM has Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League (NHL), NBA games on ESPN Radio, NASCAR, the PGA TOUR, the IndyCar Series, the US Open Tennis Championship, and the college sports conferences ACC, Big Ten, BIG EAST and Pac-10. XM also has the most sports talk on satellite radio, including ESPN Radio, ESPNews Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and Sporting News Radio. XM recently launched the weekly sports talk show "60/20," featuring James Carville and Luke Russert, on XM Live (XM Channel 200).

About XM Satellite Radio

XM (NASDAQ:XMSR) is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 6.5 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2006 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and Volkswagen/Audi, is available in more than 130 different vehicle models for 2006. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

Source: XM Satellite Radio

General Motors, the largest direct, corporate user of landfill gas in the United States, is being featured this summer on television programs airing on public and cable television stations throughout the United States and on Voice of America programming internationally. The programs educate viewers about general environmental stewardship topics and also specifically look at how garbage in landfills generates a gas that is used as an energy source at seven GM facilities.

GM will be featured on "The Global Learning Series" education program, distributed this summer on public television stations throughout the United States. John McGuire, Senior Producer of Programming for "The Global Learning Series" says, "We are excited about partnering with GM to educate the public as well as the corporate and environmental community about strong leadership...making the right environmental choice is clearly synonymous with making the right business choice."

"At General Motors, protecting the environment is a very important part of our business strategy," says Beth Lowery, GM vice president, Environment and Energy. "The decision to use landfill gas is a win-win situation. It is good for the environment and also is a good business decision."

If unused, landfill gas is a waste product that is released at the landfill, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. At General Motors facilities, the landfill gas is piped to the plant and combusted in boilers, providing a cost-effective, renewable energy source.

"Renewable energy sources represent a significant portion of GM's energy use," says Lowery. "In fact, we are one of the leading users of renewable energy in the manufacturing sector in North America. Using renewable resources reduces our reliance on fossil fuels like coal and oil."

General Motors has reduced its natural gas consumption by 21 percent since 2000 and is expected to achieve its goal of a 25 percent energy reduction by the end of 2006. The sum of landfill gas capacity at the seven GM operations using the fuel is equivalent to the energy needed to heat over 25,000 households, which represents about 1.6 trillion BTUs per year.

GM's Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant is highlighted on cable television stations and Voice of America by producers for "The Global Learning Series" television program. Other GM facilities using landfill gas are: assembly plants located in Oklahoma City, Okla.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Shreveport, La.; and a powertrain plant located in Toledo, Ohio. Two additional warehouse sites in Grand Blanc and Flint, Mich., utilize landfill gas by purchasing 13 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is generated from a landfill gas-to-electricity program.

About "The Global Learning Series"

"The Global Learning Series" is education focused, issue-oriented and non-commercial, and is independently produced and distributed directly to public television stations around the country. "The Global Learning Series" strictly follows the standards and practices of public television, and is distributed freely to public television stations in all 50 states. "The Global Learning Series" program is not affiliated with PBS.

For Program Information, contact: http://www.thegloballearningseries.tv.

About General Motors Corp.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE:GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2005, 9.17 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM operates one of the world's leading finance companies, GMAC Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and insurance. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at http://www.gm.com.

"The Global Learning Series"

Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO) is teaming up with CBS News' "The Early Show" in their summer travel promotion - the Great American Vacation. Two 2007 Winnebago View motor homes will be provided by Winnebago Industries for the transportation of the Early Show staff as they drive across the country to award 16 unsuspecting lucky viewers with a surprise summer vacation.

Boasting fuel economy of 17-19 miles per gallon, the 2007 Winnebago View provides the ultimate traveling experience with its innovative Dodge Sprinter cutaway chassis and 2.7L 5-cylinder turbo diesel Mercedes Benz engine that delivers excellent power along with great fuel efficiency.

"The Winnebago View is the perfect motor home for CBS News' 'The Early Show' to use for this promotion," said Roger Martin, Winnebago Industries vice president of sales and marketing. "Not only is the View eye catching, but its fuel economy is impressive. We're pleased to be part of this promotion and highlight our exciting View to the American public."

"We are very excited to be taking 'The Early Show' on the road across America this summer," said Steve Friedman, vice president of morning broadcasts for CBS News. "Winnebago is the perfect match for our cross-country tour and we are thrilled to have them on board."

Watch CBS News' "The Early Show" and look for the Winnebago View on Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 5.

About Winnebago Industries

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is the leading U.S. manufacturer of motor homes, self-contained recreation vehicles used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds quality motor homes under the Winnebago and Itasca brand names with state-of-the-art computer-aided design and manufacturing systems on automotive-styled assembly lines. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges and traded under the symbol WGO. Options for the Company's common stock are traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material, to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases or for information on a dollar-based stock investment service for the Company's stock, visit,

Real-Time News, Scores, Interactive Games, and Exclusive Content Bring Soccer Fans Closer to Their Favorite Game Whenever, Wherever

Bolstered by the tremendous growth of soccer in the United States and growing advertiser interest in the sport, Fox Soccer Channel will offer comprehensive news coverage of the World Cup across its television, Internet, broadband and wireless platforms, featuring real-time results, news, analysis and highlights direct from Germany.

"Since re-branding our network as Fox Soccer Channel a little over a year ago, we've played a major role in elevating the profile of soccer in the United States, and our efforts have not gone unnoticed," said David Sternberg, executive vice president and general manager of Fox Soccer Channel. "Our singular mission to offer world-class soccer programming is yielding huge dividends, not only on the distribution front where we've expanded our reach to more than 25 million homes, but also among advertisers who look to Fox Soccer Channel's multiple content platforms as the best way to reach the growing base of soccer fans across the country."

Fox Soccer Channel's Original World Cup News Programming

On Thursday, June 8, Fox Soccer Channel will launch "Ticket to Germany," the channel's original and exclusive daily half-hour program offering in-depth World Cup analysis, features and correspondent reports direct from Germany. The program, to air most nights during the month-long tournament at 8 p.m. ET, will pay special attention to Team USA, England and other European teams as they attempt to bring home the most coveted trophy in soccer. "Ticket to Germany" will be hosted from the network's studios in Los Angeles by Fox Soccer's Max Bretos and Bobby McMahon, alongside MLS superstar and U.S. men's national team appearance leader Cobi Jones. Fox Sports World Report's Michelle Lissel will provide exclusive reporting directly from Germany as she keeps a close eye on Team USA, while Fox Soccer Channel's EPL correspondent Nick Webster will report on England.

Other programming already airing on the network showcases teams, coaches, venues and key players, and includes the original programs "Gillette FIFA World Cup," "All About Germany," "Passport to Germany,'' "The Bosses," "The Superstars," and "2006 FIFA World Cup Focus presented by Hyundai."

Added Sternberg: "During this World Cup season alone we've garnered very strong sponsorship support from the likes of Nike, Adidas, Cingular and Hyundai, and are confident that the best is yet to come as marketers sharpen their focus on the coveted 18-49 male demographic, as well as on the hard-to-reach youth segment of our audience."

Fox Soccer on MSN, America's Premier Online Soccer Destination

FoxSoccer.com on MSN, the Internet programming extension of Fox Soccer Channel and the soccer brand for FOX Sports on MSN, will also be providing soccer enthusiasts with unprecedented access to information and news about the World Cup.

"We're making huge strides among soccer enthusiasts at all levels of the game, particularly among the 'kick generation,' the hundreds of thousands of youth soccer participants and fans across the country," said Ed Derse, director of interactive media for Fox Sports International. "As the leading online soccer destination in the United States, we're not only in an enviable position among our competitors, but have proven time and again that there is a viable, growing and loyal audience for the world's biggest game in the U.S. and advertisers are taking notice in a very big way."

FoxSoccer.com's suite of real-time news and scores, expert analysis, interactive games and mobile content includes:

-- Interactive Map - an educational and entertaining interactive introduction to participating teams and countries for both novices and serious soccer fans alike.

-- MatchTracker - live real-time text play-by-play, statistics and animated graphics depicting all the action on the field.

-- Fox Soccer Live from Germany (presented by Cingular Wireless) - America's voice for the world's favorite game through live blogs from Fox Soccer Channel's expert analysts and commentators, including Jamie Trecker, the most distinctive and challenging voice in American soccer; the insightful and humorous Bobby McMahon from Fox Sports World Report; Nick Webster, the voice of the EPL on Fox Soccer Channel; and a unique German perspective from columnist Oliver Hinz.

-- Podcasts (presented by Cingular Wireless) - a selection of clips from Fox Soccer Channel's "Ticket to Germany," perfect for those on the go.

-- Mobile Video - News and analysis from Fox Soccer Channel's "Ticket to Germany" and Fox Sports World Report delivered through Fox Sports Mobile and its wireless partners.

-- Fox Soccer's Predict the Cup and World Soccer Fantasy 2006 (presented by Hyundai) - perfect for both casual and serious soccer fans, Predict the Cup lets fans, friends and colleagues experience soccer madness during June and July; while World Soccer Fantasy allows fans to manage their own team of international stars in pursuit of the championship.

-- Printable and Flash Brackets (presented by Nike) - offers fans the opportunity to follow all the action and track results from the first whistle to the last goal.

-- Video News and Features (presented by Hyundai) - combines a selection of streaming video from Fox Soccer Channel's "Ticket to Germany," plus Web-exclusive content, including interviews and behind-the-scenes coverage captured by Fox Soccer Channel crews on location.

For a complete schedule of Fox Soccer Channel's World Cup news programming and extensive interactive features, please visit foxsoccer.com.

Fox Soccer Channel is not affiliated with the Federation Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA"). Fox Soccer Channel is providing news coverage and commentary concerning World Cup events taking place in Germany this June and July.

About Fox Soccer Channel

Fox Soccer Channel is affiliated with Fox Sports International, an international sports programming and production entity housed within Fox Networks Group. Fox Networks Group, an operating unit of News Corporation, consists of the FOX Broadcasting Company, Fox Cable Networks, FOX Sports and Fox Networks Engineering & Operations (FNE&O). For more information, visit Fox Soccer Channel online at foxsoccer.com.

Fox Soccer Channel

The opening of the latest EagleRider location in Atlanta, Georgia proves that the dreams of EagleRider enthusiasts never die. In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, Dennis Laborde and Al Gomez, founders of EagleRider New Orleans, decided to take the opportunity, not only to rebuild, but also create a new EagleRider location in Atlanta. The vision and enthusiasm of the two has been a proven formula for success.

Eran Ellerbeck, manager of EagleRider Atlanta said, "I'm very excited to be managing EagleRider Atlanta. I look forward to offering Harley-Davidson motorcycle rentals in the fastest growing hub of the South. We offer an exciting option to tour the many historical attractions and scenic areas of the greater Southeast by motorcycle. As the gateway to the South, Atlanta offers a central point to tour from the Great Smoky Mountains of the Carolinas, to the costal regions of Georgia and Florida."

Dennis Laborde and Al Gomez, founders of EagleRider Atlanta and EagleRider New Orleans share an obvious passion for motorcycle touring. As travelers themselves, they know the value and convenience of being able to rent a motorcycle as opposed to transporting a bike to your destination. They bring with them to Atlanta combined experiences from life in the Big Easy of New Orleans. The operational and marketing experience of both individuals will provide the catalyst to grow the company into one of the most successful EagleRider locations.

About EagleRider

EagleRider pioneered the Harley-Davidson rental and touring concept in 1992, and today operates the world's largest motorcycle and powersport rental fleet from premier manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW, and Polaris. EagleRider's expansion of its franchise rental facilities targets global tourist destinations and currently offers adventure travel enthusiasts the opportunity to experience their dream vacation from rental facilities in the USA, Mexico, Spain, and France.

About EagleRider Atlanta

The new EagleRider location is conveniently located on SR 54, just a few miles off exit 237 from I-75. EagleRider Atlanta is only five miles east of the airport and new International Convention Center, and only a short ten-minute ride from downtown. The store has almost 10,000 square feet of showroom and service area. This new location will initially offer Harley-Davidson rentals and inventory will soon include adventure sport vehicles and boats as well.

Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced a new pilot program that will give customers the ability to rent a mobility scooter and have it waiting in the trunk of their next rental vehicle or delivered to the customer's location. Mobility scooters are four-wheeled, lightweight, battery-operated transportable units that are well suited for travelers up to 250lbs. The program rolls out at two of the nation's most frequented leisure and convention destinations -- Las Vegas and Orlando. Avis is the first rental car company to offer mobility scooters combined with vehicle rentals.

Mobility scooters are most popular with older travelers and those with disabilities and are the latest addition to Avis Access(R), the company's suite of products for travelers with disabilities. Avis Access was launched in 2003 and it debuted as the nation's first comprehensive program for travelers with disabilities. Other components of Avis Access are transfer boards, hand controls, spinner knobs, panoramic mirrors and swivel seats.

"Many people need to use mobility scooters in their everyday activities," said Scott Deaver, executive vice president of marketing for Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, parent company of Avis. "By offering them a fast and easy way to get them when they are traveling, we're able to enhance their whole travel experience. This new service reinforces our commitment to help make travel more accessible for everyone."

"Scootaround is excited about offering yet another unique service to our customers, and we are especially excited to have the opportunity to work with a great company like Avis in providing it," said Scootaround president and CEO Lee Meagher.

The new program was developed with the assistance of Scootaround, an industry leader in supplying mobility equipment for sale and rental nationwide. Beginning today, customers will be able to reserve a mobility scooter when making a vehicle reservation by calling 1-888-TRY-HARDER or contacting Scootaround directly at 1-888-441-7575 or online at http://www.scootaround.com/avis. There is an additional charge of $40.00 per rental day in Las Vegas and $50.00 per rental day in Orlando. Multiple day discounts are also available.

About Scootaround

Scootaround Inc. is North America's only nationwide rental company providing scooter and wheelchairs to business and vacation travelers in more than 500 locations. They also provide Total Mobility Management solutions for conventions and tradeshows through fleet rentals, onsite-programs and assistive staffing. Scootaround can be reached at 1-888-441-7575 or via their web site at http://www.scootaround.com/.

About Avis

Avis Rent A Car System, LLC and its subsidiaries operate one of the world's leading car rental brands, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services at more than 2,000 locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American / Caribbean region. Avis is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty, ranking as the number one car rental company in the 2005 Brand Keys(R) Customer Loyalty Index. The company is part of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, (formerly Cendant Car Rental Group) a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) , a diversified global provider of business and consumer services primarily within the real estate and travel sectors. For more information visit http://www.avis.com/

Source: Avis Rent A Car System, LLC

-- Xtreme Motorsports of California, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: XMMC), a specialty Sandcar and racecar developer and manufacturer, has seen tremendous results since the Company debuted its new production-based Sandcar program at the Extreme Motorsports Expo just over two weeks ago.

"Even before the Expo, we started to make great strides in company sales. We closed several deals during the show, and following the Expo, all of our programs have taken off," said Alan McCaa, President & CEO of Xtreme Motorsports. "We knew it would be exciting, but we didn't realize that consumers would jump on our new programs so quickly. We've quoted over 6 million dollars for Sandcar production within the last 10 work days and we're receiving new orders almost daily," added Mr. McCaa.

The new production based Sandcar program includes what Xtreme Motorsports calls a "SPEC" car. These cars have a list of pre-specified parts, mainly based on what consumers are looking for in a new Sandcar. The customer simply chooses one of the three available engine packages and their color, the Company completes the car, and the client picks up the finished product in approx. 90 working days. In addition to being offered some of the most competitive prices on the market, consumers can immediately see value once the car is completed with a list of available bolt options that can be purchased as well as a proprietary extended warranty program. "The industry has been in need of this for so long. Our clients work hard for their money and we're making changes weekly to accommodate their needs," stated Mr. McCaa.

In most cases sandcars are built to order with car prices ranging from $45,000 to $175,000 depending on the options. Lead times run anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the builder. With a production-based program that focuses on affordable cars ($30,000 - $40,000) and shorter wait times (60 - 90 work days), a large gap within market demand is filled. Xtreme Motorsports is taking the initiative in providing affordable cars to consumers everywhere.

About Xtreme Motorsports of California, Inc.

Xtreme Motorsports is part of the multi-billion dollar off-road recreational and professional racing market. Off-road vehicle ("ORV") racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. According to industry estimates, 49.6 million people have ridden or driven off-road vehicles at least once during the fall 2003/spring 2004 season. This represents almost 23% of the entire U.S. population. For more information, visit the corporate web site www.xtrememotorsports-cm.com or view our corporate profile on www.uptick.com.

SOURCE: Xtreme Motorsports of California, Inc

- Document on the Family and Human Procreation

- Other Pontifical Acts

Yesterday evening in the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of Rome, Benedict XVI inaugurated the diocesan ecclesial congress, which is being held from June 5 to 8 on the theme: "The joy of faith and the education of new generations."

In his remarks, the Pope pointed out how "educating new generations in the faith is a great and fundamentally important task that involves the entire Christian community," one that has become "particularly difficult" today and, hence, is "even more important and urgent."

The "certainty and joy of being loved by God must, in some way, be made palpable and concrete for each of us, and especially for the young generations who are entering the world of faith," he said.

The Holy Father then highlighted the importance of the new generations feeling that the Church "is a company of friends, one that is truly trustworthy and remains close in all the moments and circumstances of life, ... and that will never abandon us even in death, because it carries in itself the promise of eternity."

Young people and adolescents, he went on, "must be disabused of the widespread prejudice that Christianity, with its commandments and its prohibitions, places too many obstacles to the joy of love, and in particular that it prevents the full enjoyment of the happiness that man and woman find in their mutual love. ... The Ten Commandments are not a series of 'nos', but a big 'yes' to love and to life. Human love must be purified, it must mature and go beyond its own limits in order to become truly human, to be the origin of true and lasting joy, to respond to that demand for eternity it carries within itself and which it cannot relinquish without betraying itself. This is the fundamental reason for which love between man and woman is fully realized only in marriage."

Benedict XVI highlighted how the theme of truth "must occupy a central position." In the faith, he said, "we welcome and accept the Truth that our minds cannot fully understand, that they cannot posses." This "enables us to arrive at the Mystery in which we are immersed and to rediscover in God the definitive meaning of our existence."

Another dimension of the faith, the Pope went on, "is entrusting oneself to a person: not to any person but to Jesus Christ" Who "fills our hearts, expanding them and imbuing them with joy, spurring our intelligence towards unexplored horizons, offering His decisive standpoint to our freedom, thus raising it up from the straits of egoism and making it capable of authentic love."

"Scientific progress," the Pope went on, "is often presented as opposed to the affirmations of the faith, giving rise to confusion and making it more difficult to accept Christian truth." On this matter he added: "Dialogue between faith and reason, if conducted sincerely and firmly, makes it possible to gain a more effective and convincing vision of the rationality of faith in God - not in any God but in the God Who revealed Himself in Jesus Christ - and to show how the fulfillment of all authentic human aspirations lies in Jesus Christ Himself."

Alongside the experience of faith, there exists a "privileged space in which this meeting [with God] takes place more directly: ... prayer," said the Pope. And he called on all the Church in Rome, especially consecrated people, to be "assiduous in prayer" and to adore "the living Christ in the Eucharist, falling ever more in love with Him, Who is our brother and true friend, the Bridegroom of the Church, the faithful and merciful God Who loved us first. Thus, you young people will be ready and willing to welcome His call, if He wants you totally for Him in the priesthood or in consecrated life."

"The Pope concluded his remarks: "In the extent to which we nourish ourselves from Christ and love Him, we also feel within ourselves the stimulus to bring others to Him. Indeed, we cannot keep the joy of the faith to ourselves, we must transmit it. This need becomes even stronger and more impelling in the presence of that strange forgetfulness of God that exists today in vast areas of the world and, to some extent, even here in Rome."

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The Pontifical Council for the Family, founded 25 years ago by John Paul II with the Motu Proprio "Familia a Deo Instituta," and presided by Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, today published a document entitled: "Family and Human Procreation."

The text, according to an explanatory note written by Fr. Abelardo Lobato O.P., consultor of the pontifical council, "is destined to be an object of study, both for its doctrine and in its pastoral application." The document opens with "an introduction to the theme of the relationship between ... the family and procreation."

This theme is then developed over four chapters covering "procreation; why the family is the only appropriate place for it; what is meant by integral procreation within the family; and what social, juridical, political, economic and cultural aspects does service to the family entail" The fifth chapter presents the theme "from two complementary perspectives: the theological, in that the family is an image of the Trinity; and the pastoral, because the family lies at the foundation of the Church and is a place of evangelization."

"The document," the explanatory note continues, "makes reference above all to Vatican Council II, to Pope John Paul II who dedicated great attention to these matters, and to the recent 'Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.' All this means that the document aims not only to find a doctrinal approach to the problem, but also to open doors to future research on the questions that are the object of discussion today."

The introduction evokes the words of John Paul II in Puebla, Mexico, in 1979, where "he affirmed that the Church possesses the truth about man and at the same time seeks the truth entire. Man is not just a 'rational animal,' he is also familial. The family is connatural to man and was instituted by God. But today man has become a great enigma to himself and lives through the most acute crisis of his history in its family dimension: the family is subject to attack as never before; the new models of the family destroy it; procreation techniques jettison human love; the politics of birth control lead to the current 'demographic winter.' ... Along these paths ... we deviate towards a 'post-human' world. It is necessary to save man."

An understanding of human procreation, the text goes on, may be attained from various perspectives: "the historical," reaffirming the value historically attached to having descendants, "the anthropological, ... and the religious, which places man before God the Creator, Who infuses a soul into each individual and relies on man's cooperation to achieve the fullness of human existence."

The explanatory note continues: "Procreation is the means of transmitting life by the loving union of man and woman," and it "must be truly human." This means that it must be the "fruit of the actions of man," and the "fruit of a human act, free, rational, and responsible for the transmission of life. ... The unitive act of man and woman cannot be separated from its connatural dimension, which is that of procreation and which makes responsible paternity and maternity possible. Only on this personal basis can conjugal morality be understood.

"The Church's doctrinal documents, such as the Encyclical 'Humanae vitae,' and the Apostolic Exhortation 'Familiaris consortio,' refer to the fundamental principle of the dignity of human beings and their ethical dimension." The condemnation of abortion, the inseparable nature of the two dimensions - the unitive and the procreative - and the view of sexuality as a procreative function, "have their foundation in individual beings and their dignity."

"This is the key to the solution: an integral understanding of what is human. Without a 'meta-anthropology' which touches the being, the substance, the spirit, there can be no integral understanding of what is human, because the concepts of person and being are emptied of content. Morals and religion, which are fundamental and decisive values, are reduced to a 'private matter.' The return of metaphysics is vital in order to regain a sense of what is human in man.

"The human being is a familial being," Fr. Lobato's note adds, "and for this reason has the characteristics of a social, political, economic, cultural, juridical and religious being. The family is involved with each of these aspects, which are essential to it. The family requires services, help, protection and constant promotion; and the document indicates how each of these elements should develop. It emphasizes the juridical dimension and recalls that in 1983 the Holy See published the first 'Charter of the Rights of the Family,' which is a solid defense of that institution."

"The doctrine concerning integral human procreation," the note concludes, "is corroborated by the theology of creation and by the mystery of salvation revealed in Jesus Christ and put into effect in the new evangelization. The Creator wished human beings to be two-in-one; the Redeemer assumed the familial condition in Nazareth reminding everyone of the nature of the family since the beginning of the divine plan: two in a single flesh."

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The Holy Father appointed Msgr. Octavio Cisneros of the clergy of the diocese of Brooklyn, U.S.A., rector of the Cathedral Seminary Residence of the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston and secretary for priestly formation; Msgr. Guy Sansaricq of the clergy of the diocese of Brooklyn, pastor of the parish of St. Jerome and national director of the Haitian apostolate; and Msgr. Frank J. Caggiano of the clergy of the diocese of Brooklyn, vicar for evangelization and pastoral life, as auxiliaries of the diocese of Brooklyn (area 466, population 4,698,009, Catholics 1,832,235, priests 771, permanent deacons 152, religious 1,452). Bishop-elect Cisneros was born in Havana, Cuba in 1945 and ordained a priest in 1971. Bishop-elect Sansaricq was born in Jeremie, Haiti in 1934 and ordained a priest in 1960. Bishop-elect Caggiano was born in Brooklyn in 1959 and ordained a priest in 1987.

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WHO: Edy's Grand Ice Cream and The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company

WHEN: Saturday, June 10, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: All Stop & Shop locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode

Island, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey.

WHAT: On Saturday, June 10, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Edy's Grand Ice Cream and Stop & Shop will host "Ice Cream Day," where Edy's will offer a FREE SCOOP of Edy's Grand Ice Cream at all Stop & Shop locations to customers who donate $1 to organizations dedicated to pediatric cancer research and care. Edy's plans to give out 20,000 pounds of ice cream to generous customers.

Customers will have their choice of a scoop of Edy's chocolate or vanilla ice cream, and 100 percent of their donation will go towards fighting childhood cancer. Donations made in Stop & Shop's New England stores will go to The Jimmy Fund, while donations made in its stores in New York and New Jersey will go to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

The event coincides with Stop & Shop's Triple Winner Game, a scratch card promotion in which every ticket is an instant winner of either a free product, a gift card or cash prize up to $10,000. The program allows customers who make a $1 donation in any Stop & Shop store to receive a Triple Winner Game ticket. Triple Winner will raise more than $6.5 million in 2006 to fight pediatric cancer.

To further support Triple Winner, Edy's Grand Ice Cream has manufactured 100,000 cartons of Triple Winner Neapolitan, a new Limited Edition flavor available only at Stop & Shop stores. Edy's will donate $.25 to pediatric cancer charities for each carton of Triple Winner Neapolitan that is sold. Between "Ice Cream Day" and Triple Winner Neapolitan, Edy's hopes to raise $100,000 for pediatric cancer charities.

Source: Edy's Grand Ice Cream; Stop & Shop

Bright summer days and warm weather can tempt you to spend time outdoors with your pet. A game of Frisbee or a short car ride seems inviting in this season, yet they could pose a serious risk to your companion pet when temperatures rise.

Most people recognize pets need ample water and shade during hot months. However, every year companion animals lose their lives to heat exposure when they're left unattended in parked vehicles. On a warm day of 85 degrees, temperatures can soar to 102 degrees inside a vehicle within 10 minutes, even if parked in the shade or with partially opened windows.

"Pets left in vehicles for only a few minutes can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, or even worse, they can die," says Eric Weigand, DVM, president of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).

Hot cars aren't the only danger for pets in the summer. Pets spending time outdoors in any activity should be carefully monitored for overheating. Intense exercise during the hot hours of the day can be especially dangerous.

The CVMA encourages pet owners to take precautions during the summer months to decrease the chances of disaster for companion pets:

-- Never leave a pet unattended in a parked car, not even "for a minute"

or on mild days in spring and fall. Leave pets at home with plenty of

water in a non-tip dish.

-- Limit pet exercise to cooler hours in the morning or evening since

normal body temperature for dogs and cats is higher than for humans. Be

especially sensitive to pets who have heavy coats or are older, very

young, overweight, or ill as well as those with snub noses who cannot

pant efficiently.

-- Stay clear of areas that may have been sprayed with insecticides or

other chemicals. Ingesting just a small amount of plant food,

fertilizers, or insecticides can cause health problems and might even

be fatal for your pet.

-- Carefully consider taking pets to crowded summer events or fairs. Loud

noises and large groups, coupled with heat, can be stressful and

dangerous for pets.

-- Hot weather increases the risk of mosquito, flea, and tick bites, which

can be fatal in cats and dogs. Check with your veterinarian for

heartworm prevention medication and recommendations for a flea and tick

control program.

If your pet shows signs of heatstroke, you must lower its body temperature right away. Move the animal into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to the head, neck, and chest or immerse it in cool, not cold, water. Encourage your pet to drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes, then call your veterinarian immediately.

"Enjoying the warm weather requires pet owners to act responsibly," Dr. Weigand says. "By taking a few precautions, summer with your companion pets can be both safe and enjoyable."

CVMA Media Center in the News Room at www.cvma.net.

The California Veterinary Medical Association is the largest state veterinary medical association in the United States, with more than 5,400 members. Founded in 1888, its mission is to serve its membership and community through innovative leadership and to improve animal and human health in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

Source: California Veterinary Medical Association

Web site: http://www.cvma.net/

El mayor evento deportivo del mundo dará su puntapié inicial el 9 de junio en Alemania, cuando equipos representantes de 32 naciones rivalicen por el trofeo deportivo más prestigioso, la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2006. No sólo se espera que este torneo, de un mes de duración, atraiga a más de 30 mil millones de espectadores, sino que también está preparado para convertirse en el evento deportivo sobre el que se realicen más apuestas de todos los tiempos. Con los aficionados y apostadores ansiosamente esperando la apertura de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2006, PinnacleSports.com dio a conocer el día de hoy las probabilidades individuales de los 32 equipos participantes de ganar el mayor premio del fútbol.

El mayor sitio de apuestas deportivas por Internet, PinnacleSports.com, actualmente incluye en su lista al hoy campeón Brasil (equipo en que figura el dos veces nombrado mejor jugador del mundo, Ronaldinho) como favorito, con una abrumadora cuota de 5/2 (es decir, la posibilidad de ganar 5$ por cada apuesta de 2$), para ganar por sexta vez, lo que no tiene antecedentes. A pesar de la incertidumbre que rodea la disponibilidad del delantero de 20 años, Wayne Rooney, el cuadro inglés de Sven-Goran Eriksson está en el segundo lugar de la lista de candidatos, con probabilidades de poner fin a sus 40 años de ausencia del gran escenario, con una cuota de 8/1. PinnacleSports.com también incluye a Alemania con una cuota de 8/1, con posibilidades de convertirse en el sexto país en ganar el torneo de un mes de duración en su tierra madre, mientras que Argentina (8/1) e Italia (19/2) son sólidos aspirantes a obtener su tercer y cuarta Copa Mundial, respectivamente.

Liderados por el explosivo delantero Thierry Henry, Francia espera recuperarse después de su empate sin goles en defensa de su corona en 2002, y está en la nómina con una cuota de 14/1, correspondiente a sus posibilidades de ganar una segunda Copa Mundial en favor de Zinedine Zidane, quien se retirará del equipo nacional después del torneo. PinnacleSports.com cree que varios otros países tienen posibilidades en Alemania 2006, incluyendo a Países Bajos (14/1), España (16/1), Portugal (23/1), República Checa (32/1), México (37/1) y Suecia (38/1). Aunque actualmente se lo clasifica como quinto en el mundo y generalmente se lo considera como el equipo estadounidense más talentoso de la historia, Estados Unidos sigue ubicado entre quienes tienen menos posibilidades de ganar su primer Copa del Mundo, con 40/1. Los candidatos menos favorecidos para sobrevivir al torneo de 64 partidos incluyen a Irán (384/1), Arabia Saudita (384/1), Costa Rica (384/1), Togo (384/1), Trinidad y Tobago (384/1) y Angola (402/1).

PinnacleSports.com ofrece el menú de opciones de apuestas para la Copa Mundial disponible en línea más exhaustivo, con topes de hasta $50.000. Para cada partido, Pinnacle Sports ofrecerá apuestas combinadas triples, handicaps asiáticos de márgenes bajos con cuotas de sólo 1,5%, para resultados exactos y por encima o debajo del total de goles anotado. Los apostadores también encontrarán una amplia variedad de posibilidades de apostar durante los partidos, así como apuestas especiales sobre todo tipo de aspectos, que pueden ir desde hasta dónde logrará avanzar un equipo, hasta quién marcará el primer gol en un partido. PinnacleSports.com acepta 16 tipos diferentes de divisas y, a diferencia de las casas de intercambio de apuestas, nunca cobra una comisión sobre las apuestas ganadoras. Para obtener una lista completa de las probabilidades de la Copa Mundial, sírvase visitar la sección sobre fútbol en el sitio http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ .

Probabilidades actuales:

*Todas las probabilidades están sujetas a modificación*

Probabilidades de ganar la Copa Mundial de 2006

Brasil 5/2

Inglaterra 8/1

Alemania 8/1

Argentina 8/1

Italia 19/2

Francia 14/1

Países Bajos 14/1

España 16/1

Portugal 23/1

República Checa 32/1

México 37/1

Suecia 38/1

EE.UU. 40/1

Ucrania 47/1

Croacia 47/1

Costa de Marfil 49/1

Serbia y Montenegro 52/1

Australia 66/1

Suiza 80/1

Polonia 84/1

Ghana 99/1

Paraguay 148/1

Japón 148/1

Corea del Sur 196/1

Ecuador 200/1

Túnez 200/1

Irán 384/1

Arabia Saudita 384/1

Costa Rica 384/1

Togo 384/1

Trinidad y Tobago 384/1

Angola 402/1

Acerca de PinnacleSports.com

PinnacleSports.com ( http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ ) es el mayor sitio de apuestas deportivas por Internet y presta sus servicios en más de 80 países en todo el mundo. Fundada en 1998, PinnacleSports.com fue la primera casa de apuestas en introducir apuestas de margen reducido, utilizando un modelo de cuotas -105 que otorga a los apostadores hasta un 50% más de valor sobre las apuestas que los corredores de apuestas tradicionales. Con requisitos mínimos para apostar y los topes más altos de Internet, PinnacleSports.com ha ganado renombre como líder en el sector por proporcionar valor al jugador en forma sistemática, servicios profesionales al cliente y los pagos más rápidos en línea. Totalmente autorizado y regido por las normas de Curaçao, la empresa ofrece un entorno seguro para las apuestas deportivas, carreras y juegos de casino.

Source: PinnacleSports.com

For years the lowly hashbrown potato has been considered to be "just a side dish" by so many. But now, Shari's Family Restaurants have elevated them to a starring role with the debut of NEW Stuffed Hashbrowns! On the outside they're crisp golden-fried hashbrown potatoes, but when you cut open a hot serving of Stuffed Hashbrowns you'll discover a delicious center of cheddar cheese and sour cream.

"This is a unique new twist on a classic breakfast staple," explains Kevin Bechtel, Shari's Senior Vice President of Research & Development. "Developing Stuffed Hashbrowns has been a very rewarding process because it's always a challenge to create new menu items that fit within our customer's breakfast expectations."

Stuffed Hashbrowns are being offered all day every day on a Flat Iron Steak and Eggs platter for only $8.99. Customers may also upgrade their hashbrowns on any breakfast order to Stuffed Hashbrowns for an additional .99 cents.

"Customer response has been tremendous," reports David Archer, Shari's Vice-President of Marketing. "There's one simple reason why the sales are exceeding expectations, and that's their mouth-watering flavor. One taste and you'll never look at hashbrowns the same way again!"

The roll-out is being supported with a broadcast television campaign in Portland, Seattle, Spokane and a few select smaller markets. The television ad features two prospectors panning for gold in a mountain stream who discover that "There's gold in them thar hashbrowns!"

Shari's Stuffed Hashbrowns are being offered as a limited time offer, which will run through the summer at all 98 locations of Shari's Restaurant and Pie Bakery.

About Shari's Restaurants: Shari's (www.sharis.com) is the largest full-service restaurant chain based in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1978 and operated by Shari's Management Corporation of Beaverton, Oregon, Shari's Restaurants provide customers high quality, reasonably-priced meals 24-hours a day in a comfortable surrounding. Shari's menu features a full selection of breakfasts, salads, gourmet sandwiches, hamburgers, dinner entrees, desserts and pies. With nearly 4,500 employees, the chain currently has 98 locations throughout Oregon, Washington, California, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nebraska.

SOURCE: Shari's Restaurants

Henry S. Martin Jr., director asociado de desarrollo de diversidad en proveedores de Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) , ha sido nominado para la mesa directiva de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Michigan (MHCC).

La MHCC es una asociación de membresía sin fines de lucro dedicada a promover el desarrollo económico en la comunidad hispana a través del crecimiento de las empresas con membresía. Establecida en Southfield, Michigan., la MHCC juega un papel en la promoción de legislación comercial y políticas públicas que benefician a toda la comunidad comercial.

En Visteon, Martin es responsable por la administración de crecimiento y desarrollo de la base de proveedores diversos de la empresa, que incluye empresas comerciales de la minoría y empresas propiedad de mujeres. Ha desempeñado varios puestos de compras en más de 25 años de carrera en la industria automotriz.

Visteon Corporation es un proveedor global líder para la industria automotriz que diseña, y manufactura productos innovadoras para el control de clima, interiores, electrónica y de iluminación para fabricantes de automóviles y también produce una gama de productos y servicios para clientes postmercado. Con sus oficinas corporativas en Van Buren Township, Michigan, (Estados Unidos); Shanghai, China; y Kerpen, Alemania; la empresa tiene más de 170 oficinas en 24 países y emplea aproximadamente a 50,000 personas.

Source: Visteon Corporation